ALBION, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2010) – Caster Concepts, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom industrial casters located in Albion, MI, has been selected as the preferred provider for all casters, on carts that handle less than 1500 lbs. at a major automotive manufacturer assembly facility in Brampton, Ontario.

The selection process involved an extensive evaluation of competitive caster products from around the world. The initial evaluation compared the physical characteristics of the casters along with a requirement that the casters provide extended maintenance-free performance.

Following the initial elimination process, the remaining products underwent extensive ergonomic testing. Data released by the auto manufacturer’s ergonomic engineering team demonstrated that the Caster Concepts 57 series of casters performed 25% better than competing casters in straight on, 90 and 180 degree push-pull tests.

“The product performance we are providing for their Ergonomic Team is the result of 25 years of product development and a dedicated continuous improvement culture in our manufacturing process,” said William Dobbins, president of Caster Concepts, Inc.“We are excited by the opportunity to partner with them in this exciting project in Brampton, and we thank them for the faith that they have shown in the Caster Concepts team.”

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Dobbins also commended team members Mike Kulka and Dr. Elmer Lee for their thorough evaluation of the customers needs and for delivering a product design that clearly met the automaker’s expectations. The project in Brampton will ramp up immediately, with a completion date in early 2011.

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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

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