Compression Leasing Services, Inc. (CLS) began by manufacturing unique and specialized compressors and other oil and gas compression equipment one order at a time. CLS quickly realized that there was a unique place in the compressor market that greatly needed more attention.

EXPORT CHALLENGE

CLS had a pending $6.4 million sale to Air Drilling Associates of Singapore but needed payment from its customer.

 EXIM SOLUTION

With EXIM Bank’s medium-term insurance product—backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government—Wells Fargo Bank agreed to provide a loan to the buyer, allowing CLS to move forward with the deal. As a bonus, the customer in Singapore received a longer repayment term, which is a perk that can build customer loyalty over time.

RESULTS

Today, CLS has become one of the world leaders in the manufacturing, sales, and rentals of compressors, boosters, and pumps for the energy industry. Its equipment is sold in more than 15 countries worldwide. 

The best part of the story, however, is that the sale created three family-supporting jobs and sustained nine more in Casper, Wyoming. With a mission of supporting American jobs through exports, that transaction is a perfect example of EXIM Bank’s work with exporters in all 50 states.