For companies still sourcing caster components offshore, tariffs, freight hikes, and geopolitical curveballs have made that “bargain” caster anything but. In 2025, layered duties—Section 301, Section 232, and new “reciprocal” tariffs—can drive total import costs up by over 60%. A $100 caster from China may now cost you $160 before you even bolt it on.
At Caster Concepts, we design, build, and test every caster in Albion, Michigan, with more than 98% domestic content. That means zero tariff tax. Zero ocean freight chaos. And Zero surprise surcharges. It’s a higher level of economic certainty and product quality you can count on, regardless of what happens overseas.
Automotive OEMs can’t wait 12 weeks for a replacement caster stuck at sea. Aerospace engineers can’t afford spec uncertainty. MRO teams can’t build maintenance schedules around port delays. When your operation depends on uptime, unpredictability is a threat. At Caster Concepts, our customers never feel that sting. Why?
We don’t rely on offshore components
We don’t pass surprise fees down the chain
We control our costs, timelines, and quality from start to finish
We’re not just saying we make it here. We’re saying we make it better here. American-made means accountability. It means ISO 9001:2015-certified quality and full compliance with U.S. safety and labor standards. Caster Concepts is also one of the few in-house manufacturers to pour our own polyurethane. We also have three separate quality control stations. What does that mean for you? Fewer failures. Safer operations. And a partner who is determined to deliver the caster you want, when you want it.
We just said it, but it bears repeating. While others talk about “custom solutions,” we engineer to the application. From shock-load reduction and noise control to extreme load capacity and ergonomic innovation, our casters are designed to meet your specific needs. If we don’t have the exact caster that fits your requirements, we’ll manufacture one that does. We will never try to sell you a caster from the inventory we have if it isn’t a good fit.
Another part of the performance equation is our vertical integration process. Because of this, we can:
Turn ideas into drawings within 24 hours
Quote in under 48 hours
Complete standard builds in 5 days and custom builds in 10 days or less
Try getting that from an import partner halfway around the globe.
We choose to build here because it gives us tighter control over every phase of production. It ensures faster delivery times and fewer delays. And it supports skilled American workers who make our casters to meet the most demanding standards, from AS9100 aerospace compliance to preventing caster failure on loads of 100,000 lbs.
This isn’t just patriotic — it’s practical. Quality, speed, and trust don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of keeping innovation close to home.
Cheap imports come with hidden expenses:
Broken rigs and downed equipment
Damaged flooring from low-grade wheels
Safety risks for your team
Missed deadlines and angry customers
Why experience tariff turmoil when you can expect trusted delivery of reliable casters from Caster Concepts? Give us a call at 888.972.9861 or contact us today.
