Carlton-Bates Company (CBC, also known as Wesco Carlton-Bates) is a company that distributes automation controls and electronic and electromechanical products. It offers batteries, outdoor lighting, sockets and bits, sensors, hand tools, etc. The company also provides design engineering, kitting, supply chain management, computer server configuration and testing, e-procurement, and other services. CBC caters to the medical and pharmaceutical, oil and gas, railway, food and beverage, and surface transportation sectors.