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Engineering Facilities

Built in 2005, Caster Concepts engineering and testing area is home to the efforts that drive our business. The 2,000-square-foot area, which includes 500 square feet solely for testing purposes, provides an open environment for innovative product design and problem solving.

Features of our engineering area include:

Software-- SolidWorks is the platform of choice for our engineering group. Our engineers also have extensive experience with AutoCAD, ProE and Catia.
Superior Working Area-- The layout of our working area streamlines the design, prototyping and building of all types of casters.
Easy Tool Access-- All the precision gauges and fixtures used in our special and custom work are stored right where we work.
Communication Aids-- A multitude of white boards drive the open expression of ideas and out-of-the-box thinking.

Engineering Team

The Caster Concepts engineering team is a perfect blend of experienced and mature leadership, youthful enthusiasm and a "don't know the word impossible" attitude.

Dr. Elmer Lee, Chief Technology Officer -- With master's and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering and manufacturing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Elmer is known as the Father of CasterShoX. Since his arrival in 2007, Elmer has made an impact on the business far beyond the CasterShoX product line. Elmer greatest asset is that he can tackle the most difficolt technical problem and sort through all the engineering and the math necessary to understand the issues. In the end, though, he can put the problem and the solution in words that all of us can understand. Please contact Elmer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Chris Colyn -- With a B.S. degree in product design engineering from Ferris State University, Chris has proven himself at CCI since 2005 as an outstanding resource for engineering technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. He has an intuitive understanding of all things mechanical. Contact Chris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Denise Kenney -- Possessing a B.S. degree in materials science and engineering from Michigan State University, Denise is responsible for the development and testing of new polymers for demanding applications as well as discovering new applications for polyurethane. She is a key person in our R&D capabilities and in our short-run polyurethane batch operation. Please contact Denise at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Karen Travis -- With an associate degree in computer-aided draft and design from Kellogg Community College, Karen is a key member of the mechanical design team developing fixtures, tooling and other hardware. Karen can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Adam Sherfield -- A graduate of Kellogg Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Adam is the newest member of the Engineering team, working under the guidance of Karen Travis in the design process of casters as well as assisting in the development of special engineering projects. Adam can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it