Real Chemistry. Real Partnership.

For more than 50 years, Circle Prosco has delivered high-performance chemical processes that help manufacturers solve real problems, reduce total cost, and keep their lines running smoothly.

Who We Are

From Pretreatment to Process Innovation

Circle Prosco, Inc. (CPI) is a specialty chemical company that manufactures and supplies pretreatment systems, forming lubricants, passivation chemistry, and line monitoring solutions for metal forming and metal finishing operations.

We serve manufacturers across industries including automotive, agriculture, HVAC, heavy equipment, and industrial OEMs. Whether you’re expanding tubes, stamping brackets, or applying high-performance surface finishes, CPI offers products and support that simplify operations and elevate performance.

Circle Prosco Solution Squad

What Sets Us Apart

We Solve the Problems Others Ignore

While other suppliers push products, we focus on real-world outcomes. CPI delivers proven, practical chemistries—backed by the people and expertise to make them work in your environment.

The Cost of
Low-Cost is High

Generic chemistry often leads to more downtime, rework, and compliance headaches. CPI helps you reduce total cost by avoiding hidden risks.

Fast-Track
Innovation

Our team develops and delivers custom chemistry solutions in weeks—not months—so you can respond to customer demands and production challenges fast.

From Chemistry
to Manufacturing


We build solutions around your actual process, not just theoretical specs. Our products are easy to implement, easy to control, and designed for clean, consistent results.

Green Chemistry
Without the Headaches


CPI helps you meet environmental goals without compromising finish quality or introducing complexity into your workflow.

Philosophy

Our Service Philosophy

At the core of CPI’s customer experience is our Solution Squad—a team of technical experts dedicated to helping you solve problems quickly and keep your operations running smoothly.

From implementation support to troubleshooting, they’re hands-on, knowledgeable, and ready to jump in when it matters most.

OUR HISTORY & VALUES

Family-Owned.
Industry-Proven.

Founded in 1971 and proudly based in Bloomington, Indiana, Circle-Prosco has stayed true to its roots while expanding its reach. We’re still family-owned, still focused on manufacturing, and still committed to solving hard problems with smart chemistry.

Our values are simple:

1971
Where It All Started
Founded by Conrad Kuzma in 1971, CPI set out with a different principle: we sell a successful manufacturing process.
1971
1990–2012
The Zirconium Shift
Launching zirconium pretreatments for aluminum and steel flipped the industry playbook.
1990–2012
2013–Today
Redefining the Standard
Steelcote™ 2000 and 2100 cement CPI’s role as the partner manufacturers trust to pass audits and cut waste.
2013–Today

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Leadership That Knows Manufacturing

CPI’s leadership team brings decades of experience in chemical formulation, manufacturing operations, and customer success. Together, they guide our commitment to delivering practical, performance-driven solutions across industries.

Douglas Parker

President

Morgan Fraga

Director of Customer Service & Solutions

Brian Ivey

Director of Operations

Sarah Bauman

Director of Accounting and Finance

Jamison Reynolds

Director of Research & Development

Made in the USA.
Built To Scale.

Our 60,000 sq. ft. headquarters includes full-scale manufacturing, in-house labs, and QA/QC operations. 



We offer:

  • In-house blending and packaging
  • Lab-scale testing and rapid prototyping
  • Responsive customer support
  • Fast turnaround on new formulations and adjustments

In addition to our U.S. operations, we maintain supplier partnerships in Mexico and China to support global customers and ensure flexible sourcing options.

Contact Us

Let’s Solve What’s Slowing You Down

If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all chemistry and generic service, CPI is ready to help.