ALBION, Mich. (Feb. 13, 2009) – At the Annual Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony, Caster Concepts Inc. was selected as the Albion Manufacturer of the Year. This an award that is given to a member manufacturing company that best supports the community through job creation, and community involvement.

During the Manufacturer of the Year award presentation Caster Concepts Inc. was cited for the great care that they give to their facility and the excellent impression that it makes as people approach the Albion community on I-94. The business was also cited for the job creation that has occurred in the business through diversification of the business and acquisition of other business units.

Community involvement has always been a priority of Caster Concepts Inc. Through involvement in community projects and local non-profits it dedicates time and resources to the well being of the Albion community. “Swingin at the Shell” has been a project in conjunction with the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce that provides free concerts for the public at the community band shell in Victory Park. Caster Concepts has also spent significant time and resources to keep the band shell in excellent condition.

In accepting this award Bill Dobbins, president of Caster Concepts Inc. reflected on the difficult times facing the business and the community but pointed out that the key to long term success in any business is the quality of the people in the business. “Caster Concepts is blessed to have a tremendous group of employees that show up every day to do they best job possible. Our employees work with passion and dedication in everything they do. This award and our community involvement would not be possible without the great employees at Caster Concepts Inc. and its family of businesses which include Reaction Industries, The Machine Center, Triple E, LLC, Fabricating Concepts, LLC and RapidTypes Engineering”.

Caster Concepts Inc. thanks the Albion Chamber of Commerce for this award.

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Caster Concepts, Inc. is an ISO 9001-2000 certified designer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of industrial casters, ranging from a medium-duty series to a heavy-duty series to meet any application. CCI also manufactures caster wheels to withstand impact, corrosion, temperature extremes and chemicals found in harsh industrial environments. These multi-functional casters and wheels serve a variety of applications in the industrial, automotive, food service, aerospace, material handling and other demanding markets. Learn more about the entire family of Caster Concepts companies – Reaction Industries, LLC, The Machine Center, Fabricating Concepts, LLC, and Triple E Manufacturing, by visiting the most comprehensive web site in the caster industry at: www.casterconcepts.com.

For More Details Contact:

Dr. William Dobbins, President
bdobbins@casterconcepts.com
517-629-8838