ALBION, Mich., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, has introduced multiple casters designed for heavy duty, extra heavy duty and super heavy duty applications. With real-world capacities exceeding 100 tons, these casters are custom designed to provide optimal solutions when massive loads need to be moved safely and efficiently.   "These products offer engineered solutions designed to improve productivity and safety in demanding applications such as moving equipment or heavy materials," Doug Backinger, Vice President of Sales at Caster Concepts, said. "We are working with customers to offer the solution that best matches their material handling and work environment needs."   Designed and produced completely in the US, these products can be quickly manufactured and shipped – and can meet the most stringent industry standards. They are currently used in the manufacturing of heavy machinery spanning multiple industries, including agriculture, marine, aerospace, automotive, asphalt and more. Product grades include:   • Heavy Duty (80 series, 81 series, 85 series, 87 series, 90 series, 91 series) • Extra Heavy-Duty Category (95 series, 97 series, 99 Series) • Super Heavy Duty – 2-99 (82 series and up Kingpin and 2-81 KingPinless and up) - Includes Dual Wheel casters   For additional information, visit www.casterconcepts.com or contact a Caster representative to discuss specific needs.   About Caster Concepts Based in Albion, MI, Caster Concepts designs and builds industrial heavy-duty casters and wheels for virtually any application. Companies rely on Caster Concepts to increase productivity and reduce the risk of worker injury in heavy-duty material handling applications. Our high-capacity casters feature load ratings that range from below 3,000 pounds to over 100,000 pounds. Caster Concepts is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers one of the industry's shortest lead times, making it the premier choice for many industries. The company was awarded the 2022 Corporate Impact Award by the state of Michigan. Visit CasterConcepts.com.   Contact Mike Crisp mike@crisppr.com

ALBION, Mich., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, has further expanded operations at their West Michigan Ave facility in Albion, Michigan to include a 3,000 square foot advanced engineering area. This follows a 16,000 square foot manufacturing expansion in 2023.   "This expansion is all about attracting new engineering talent to the Caster Concepts team," said Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts. "Our engineers will have even more advanced precision machinery and the newest tools needed to meet the unique challenges our customers bring to us every day."   The new area will focus on designing tailored solutions to unique material handling challenges faced by Caster Concepts customers. It will include the space and tools needed to explore solutions using 3D solid modeling, EA Analysis, rapid prototyping, quality assurance testing, such as dynamometer and static load testing) and design review and collaboration.   The facility in Albion focuses on production of the company's core products and includes customized polyurethane fabrication capabilities, as well as other equipment and resources needed to match the right product to specific applications. Used properly, advanced caster technology – developed for the specific material handling challenge – provides up to 3X longer life and reduces push force by more than 70%, addressing major ergonomic and operational challenges.   For more information about Caster Concepts, visit www.casterconcepts.com.   About Caster Concepts Based in Albion, MI, Caster Concepts designs and builds industrial heavy-duty casters and wheels for virtually any application. Companies rely on Caster Concepts to increase productivity and reduce the risk of worker injury in heavy-duty material handling applications. Our high-capacity casters feature load ratings that range from below 3,000 pounds to over 100,000 pounds. Caster Concepts is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers one of the industry's shortest lead times, making it the premier choice for many industries. The company was awarded the 2022 Corporate Impact Award by the state of Michigan. Visit CasterConcepts.com.   Contact Doug Backinger sales@casterconcepts.com

ALBION, Mich., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of industrial heavy-duty casters and wheels, announced today that their innovative TWERGO® ergonomic caster wheel has earned the industry's first Ergonauts ergonomic approval.   The Ergonauts approval confirms that TWERGO® heavy-duty industrial casters have been tested and validated to reduce push forces by 55% compared with traditional cart casters.    "Keeping associates safe is critical to optimizing operations effectiveness," said Steve Davis, CVO, Ergonauts. "Lower push forces help ensure associates avoid back strain and other common industrial ergonomic problems, which are leading causes of lost time and injury costs."   To earn certification by Ergonauts, a product must be tested, and results confirmed by two senior professional ergonomists. The approval confirms that workplace safety can be enhanced as a result of the ergonomic benefits of an approved product.   "We are honored to be the first material handling company to achieve this level of approval. TWERGO casters were designed to minimize back strains and other common issues related to traditional material handling carts'" Doug Backinger, Vice President of Sales at Caster Concepts, explained. "By taking a user first approach with our product development, we design casters that make operations safer and more efficient. We are committed to continuous innovation to improve our customers' safety and productivity."   The TWERGO® caster line is built around patented technology features a multiple-wheel-in-one design. The tapered wheels spin independently and can rotate in either direction and at any rate. The advantages of this unique design include minimized friction and reduced initial and continuous push force, as well as the associate force exerted to turn.   For more information about Caster Concepts and the TWERGO® caster wheel, visit www.casterconcepts.com/featured-brands/twergo-the-ultimate-ergonomic-caster-wheel.   About Caster Concepts Based in Albion, MI, Caster Concepts designs and builds industrial heavy-duty casters and wheels for virtually any application. Companies rely on Caster Concepts to increase productivity and reduce the risk of worker injury in heavy-duty material handling applications. Our high-capacity casters feature load ratings that range from below 3,000 pounds to over 100,000 pounds. Caster Concepts is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers one of the industry's shortest lead times, making it the premier choice for many industries. The company was awarded the 2022 Corporate Impact Award by the state of Michigan. Visit CasterConcepts.com.   About Ergonauts Ergonauts Performance Technologies is a pioneering technology and engineering services development organization, established in 2000. With over two decades of experience, we are composed of a multidisciplinary team of globally recognized experts in the field of Ergonomics. Our dedication to innovation and excellence has positioned us as leaders in providing solutions that enhance human interaction with technology and engineering systems, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across various industries. For more information visit Ergonauts.com/about-us.