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Caster Concepts expands manufacturing facility in Albion, Mich.
16,000 square foot expansion is the caster manufacturer's fourth since 1995.

Tuggers, carts & casters work in harmony to fill the labor gap
The typical warehouse applications largely remain the same year after year--receive, replenish, pick, pack, ship. These basic principles haven't changed a whole lot, but the processes and equipment used to support them are always improving.

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. names new president
Mark Lippert becomes just the sixth president in company history

Carts, tuggers, and casters: Keep the warehouse wheels turning
In today’s warehouses and DCs, companies want efficient, reliable equipment that can be operated safely. Here’s how makers of carts, tuggers and casters are responding to those needs.

Tuggers, carts and casters: Evolving the wheel for automation
Providers of casters and automated carts aren’t quite reinventing the wheel, but they are evolving to better support the move toward automation. That means evolution in terms of caster designs that are maintenance free and easy to roll to support high uptime.

Caster Concepts acquires Aerol Co., expanding its services to aerospace and defense
Caster Concepts' acquisition of Aerol adds strength as caster manufacturer for military, aerospace and energy industries

Carts, tuggers and casters: The unsung heroes of the warehouse
Here’s how manufacturers of carts, tuggers and casters are helping companies navigate the complexities of a labor shortage, a global pandemic and the ongoing e-commerce boom.

ICWM announces updates to content, branding
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI announced two updates.

Other Voices: The four ways companies are failing to improve push/pull
Revisiting outdated push/pull measuring practices is essential to reducing injury risk.

ICWM group creates application photo library
The library is currently free and can be utilized to source casters and wheels for a variety of applications in the Industrial, Institutional and Medical categories.

Other Voices: Why ergonomic initiatives fail and how to improve them permanently
Desirable, usable equipment can ensure workers commit to maintaining ergonomic initiatives.

Caster rig improves tire manufacturer’s initial push force
The maintenance-free caster rig features premier ergonomic wheels.

Ergonomics testing reveals workers are injuring themselves quicker than ISO guidelines suggest
Early findings indicate ISO push/pull standards need to be reevaluated and more testing is needed.

CasterDepot acquires Bastian Solutions’ caster and wheel division
Michigan-based caster and wheel supplier expands to Indianapolis by acquiring division of Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics Company.

Blickle opens new manufacturing, distribution, training and test facility
Caster manufacturer’s Atlanta area facility is now fully operational


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