ALBION, Michigan — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Caster Concepts Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial heavy duty wheels and castors, announces a 16,000-square-foot, $2 million expansion to its Central Michigan headquarters.
The expansion will accommodate a larger engineering department as well as additional space for product development and testing, as well as recent business acquisitions. Caster Concepts plans to provide additional office space, a truck yard to increase orders and deliveries, and larger manufacturing and employee space.
“We are committed to future growth,” said Bill Dobbins, president of Caster Concepts. “Unlike most companies, we work better in more space. We create unique solutions for our clients that require more testing space. We want to be ready for the next big innovation.”
The expansion follows a strong 2022. The company’s success is partly due to its design solutions, as well as the fastest lead times and best on-time delivery of any competitor. Dobbins attributes the company’s success to a manufacturing process that requires little to no external support.
“Caster Concepts has developed and improved its manufacturing process after years of significant investment,” said Dobbins. “Caster Concepts creates value for all stakeholders by combining on-time delivery, reduced lead times and customer satisfaction.”
What started in 1987 with three employees in a 6,000-square-foot workplace now has 125 employees, multiple machine shops, and four subsidiaries (Aerol, Conceptual Innovations, Reaction Industries, and Fabricating Concepts) under one roof.
The roof will soon cover 90,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. Caster Concepts hired D.H. Roberts Construction of Jonesville, Michigan to build the extension, and Driven Design of Battle Creek to oversee design and engineering. The project is scheduled to be completed in March.
Caster Concepts’ expanding presence is matched by its growing influence in Albion. The company invests in the well-being, education and technology programs of its employees to support youth and rebuild society. In 2022, the company received the 2022 Corporate Impact Award from the State of Michigan.
“Our community initiatives are an important part of our goal of creating excellence among our employees to positively impact their families, communities and customers,” Dobbins said.
Caster Concepts manufactures heavy duty industrial castors and wheels for any application. Caster Concepts is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers some of the fastest lead times in the industry, making it the best choice for many industries.
Caster Concepts Inc., a leading manufacturer of heavy duty wheels and castors, has announced a $2 million expansion of its headquarters by 16,000 square feet.
Post time: Feb-01-2023