What Colson Casters does

Colson Casters, founded in 1885 and headquartered at 2121 Barnhill Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a flagship brand of Colson Group USA and part of Colson Group — the self-described largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products globally, with operations in 14 countries across nine major operating units. The company manufactures a full portfolio of industrial mobility solutions, including its 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 Series casters (load capacities from 145 lbs to 1,500 lbs per caster), the Kingpinless Enforcer and Defender D4 stainless-steel lines for high-impact and corrosive environments, and proprietary wheel technologies including Performa, Trans-Forma, HydroTech, and high-temperature variants. The product catalog exceeds 200,000 standard caster models, supported by what the company claims is the world's largest caster CAD model library with an accompanying iOS/Android app, and manufacturing is anchored at Jonesboro and Monette, Arkansas, with a state-of-the-art facility that reached full capacity in 2022.

The business is a sales-led industrial hardware operation, monetizing through direct caster and wheel product sales across a distributor/reseller network, a direct website with quote-cart configuration, and the Colson Group's global wholesale channel. Customer segmentation is horizontal across industrial/material handling (primary), business machines and IT equipment, food processing and healthcare (stainless steel and NSF-compliant lines), OEM and design firms, and maintenance/repair operations — covering load ranges from 145 to 4,500 lbs per wheel and operating temperatures from -45°F to +500°F. Certifications include ICWM, NSF, RoHS, and ISO 9001, and the company emphasizes a 3-year warranty on branded products and a U.S. manufacturing heritage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-and-specification selling into OEM and industrial channels.

Name

Colson Casters

Legal name

Colson Casters

Website

https://colsoncaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colson Casters is a 130-year-old U.S. manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels, part of Colson Group — the world's largest caster producer. It serves industrial, healthcare, food processing, and OEM customers through a 200,000+ SKU catalog, distributor network, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Caster and Wheel Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of casters and wheels across multiple series (1-6 Series, stainless steel, specialty casters) with over 200,000 different standard caster models plus custom solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colson Casters manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of industrial casters and wheels, offering over 200,000 standard caster models across 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 series with load capacities from 145 to 2,000 lbs per caster. The company produces specialized lines including Kingpinless Enforcer, stainless steel, Performa, Trans-Forma, HydroTech, polyurethane, nylon/metal, and high-temperature wheels for industrial, food processing, healthcare, and OEM applications. Manufacturing is anchored at the Jonesboro, Arkansas headquarters and the Monette, Arkansas wheel plant.

Product overview

Colson Casters offers a comprehensive portfolio of caster and wheel products organized into multiple series and sub-brands. The core product line includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 Series casters in various widths (7/8 to 2 inches) with load capacities ranging from 145 to 1,500 lbs per caster, plus specialized Kingpinless Enforcer series for high-impact applications up to 2,000 lbs. The company provides complete wheel solutions including Performa, Trans-Forma, HydroTech, polyurethane, nylon, metal, and high-temperature variants. The Encore sub-brand offers economy-level casters. All products are backed by a 3-year warranty (1-year for Encore brand). With over 200,000 different standard caster models available, plus custom engineering capabilities, Colson positions itself as both a standard product manufacturer and custom solution provider. The company also offers a full range of accessories including bearings, brakes, bumpers, floor locks, and replacement parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performa: Colson's signature wheel line known for its unrivaled performance characteristics
• Enforcer Kingpinless
• Defender D4
• HydroTech
• Trans-Forma
• Encore
• Mobra
• Heatwave

Products and services

• 1 Series Casters Light duty 7/8 inch wide single-wheel caster handling working loads up to 145 lbs per caster. Features thicker steel than competitors, zinc finish, full double ball hardened raceways, and pre-lubricated with Colson 45 multi-temp grease. Targeted at light-duty cart, rack, or cabinet applications.
• 2 Series Casters Popular industrial 1-1/4 inch wide caster handling working loads up to 325 lbs per caster. Features zinc plating, full double ball hardened raceways, and 3-year warranty for light/medium duty cart, rack, or cabinet applications.
• 3 Series Casters Industrial 1.5 inch wide caster handling working loads up to 400 lbs per caster. Features zinc plating, full double ball hardened raceways, and pre-lubricated with Colson 45 multi-temp grease.
• 4 Series Casters Most popular 2 inch wide industrial caster handling working loads up to 1,250 lbs per caster. Features zinc plating, hollow axles with grease fittings, and grease zerk on swivel raceways for easy maintenance. Manufactured in USA.
• 6 Series Casters Heavy-duty 2 inch wide caster with larger top plate than 4 series, featuring heat treated 3/4 inch diameter kingpin bolt. Handles working loads up to 1,500 lbs per caster with zinc plating finish.
• 4 Series Kingpinless Enforcer Casters Kingpinless design eliminating kingpin failure. Features sealed precision-manufactured single ball hardened raceway for high-impact shock loading. Handles working loads up to 2,000 lbs per caster.
• 6 Series Kingpinless Enforcer Casters Kingpinless design for 2 inch wide caster needs. Handles working loads up to 2,000 lbs per caster with sealed precision single ball hardened raceway for rugged terrain operation.
• 2 Series Stainless Steel Casters Stainless steel caster for rust prevention, handling working loads up to 325 lbs per caster. Polished 304 grade stainless steel construction with all component parts including spanner bushing, axle, and raceway bearings in stainless steel.
• 2 Series Stainless Steel Precision Casters Quiet and ergonomic stainless caster handling working loads up to 300 lbs per caster. Features sealed stainless steel precision bearing raceway, maintenance free with no grease required, withstands multiple wash-downs.
• Defender D4 Series Stainless Steel Casters Strongest 2 inch wide stainless steel kingpin caster with robust 3/4 inch kingpin construction. Outlasts traditional 5/8 inch kingpin rigs by up to 2x in internal durability testing for corrosive environments.
• Business Machine Casters Low profile caster solution for data center racks, vending machines, computer racks, server cabinets. Features corrosion-resistant zinc plating, double ball raceways, and glass-filled nylon wheels.
• Convertible Hand Truck Casters Multi-task mobility solution for convertible hand trucks. Round stem with cross-drilled mounting hole compatible with nationally branded convertible hand trucks. Zinc plating finish.
• 2 Series LoPro Casters Low-profile design handling working loads up to 250 lbs per caster. Ideal for business machines, stock picking carts, warehouse dollies, and housekeeping carts with quick swivel response.
• 4 Series 800 Capacity Casters Narrower 1-1/2 inch wide version of 4 series casters handling working loads up to 800 lbs per caster. Designed for narrow flooring tracks or smaller footprint applications.
• Trans-Forma Wheels
• HydroTech Wheels TPE wheel designed to stay outside and withstand moisture. Fusion bonded tread prevents separation, 40D durometer, excellent abrasion resistance. Built for outdoor and wash-down environments.
• TPE Hi-Temp Wheels High temperature wheel with heat resistant thermoplastic elastomer tread chemically bonded to polyolefin core. Designed for moderate to high temperature and washing/steaming environments including medical and food processing.
• Polyurethane Wheels Complete line including Polyurethane Hi-Tech, Polyurethane Aluminum core, and Polyurethane Cast Iron core variants plus Endura. High performance urethane treads for demanding applications.
• Nylon and Metal Wheels Wheel line including Nylon on Aluminum, Maxim, Cast Iron, Forged Steel, and V-Groove variants. Metal core wheels for heavy duty industrial applications.
• High Temperature Wheels Specialty wheels for high temperature applications including TPE Hi-Temp, Thermotech, and Thermo variants. Designed for extreme heat environments.
• Encore Caster Line Economy line of quality casters including Ecopoly wheels, Glass-Filled Nylon wheels, Hand Truck wheels, and Dolly Casters. Entry-level pricing with reliable performance.
• M2 Series Casters M2 Series Mega Mite casters, listed in Colson's caster inventory as part of the company's standard caster product portfolio.
• Mobra Air Cargo Casters Mobra casters designed for air cargo applications, providing a specialized mobility solution for the air cargo industry.
• Caster Accessories Full range of caster accessories including multiple bearing types (Delrin, Annular Ball, Precision Sealed Ball, Pedestal Precision Ball, Plain and Sleeve, Bronze, Roller, Torrington-Style), brakes (Side Lock, Top Lock, Tread Lock, Tech Lock, Total Lock, Directional Lock, Swivel Lock), bumpers, floor locks, thread guards, and replacement parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2x durability improvement with Defender D4 3/4 inch kingpin vs traditional 5/8 inch kingpin rigs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HytrolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 201250-year partnership celebration marked in 2012. Long-standing strategic relationship in material handling equipment integration.
• City Water and Light (CWL) of JonesborominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2009Energy savings partnership program nicknamed 'Yes, We Can!' resulting in 25% energy savings and improved operational efficiency at manufacturing facility.
• Arkansas Industrial MachineryminorOthers · 14 September 2009Equipment vendor that assisted with air compressor replacement project, providing on-site tests and recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blickle: Blickle is a German-based global manufacturer of casters and wheels serving industrial, medical, and material handling markets. It is one of the most direct competitors to Colson in the premium caster/wheel category, with comparable engineering depth and global distribution.
• Tente Casters: Tente is a European manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels serving healthcare, logistics, and industrial equipment OEMs. It is a direct competitor to Colson in both generic industrial and specialty stainless-steel caster segments, with similar global footprint and product breadth.
• RWM Casters: RWM Casters (US) manufactures heavy-duty industrial casters and wheels for material handling, automotive, and aerospace applications. It directly competes with Colson's 4 and 6 Series casters and Kingpinless Enforcer offerings in the heavy-duty industrial segment.
• Hamilton Caster: Hamilton Caster is a US-based manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels with a broad catalog of heavy-duty and specialty casters. It is a direct competitor to Colson in the North American industrial caster market, particularly in heavy-duty and stainless-steel segments.
• Caster Concepts: Caster Concepts is a US manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty and custom engineered casters and wheels for industrial, automotive, and material handling applications. It competes directly with Colson's Enforcer Kingpinless series and custom caster solutions.
• Darcor Casters: Darcor is a Canadian manufacturer of ergonomic casters and wheels for institutional, healthcare, and industrial applications. It directly competes with Colson in the institutional and light-industrial caster segments, including stainless-steel and ergonomic offerings.
• Revvo Caster: Revvo Caster (UK) manufactures industrial and stainless-steel casters for material handling, food processing, and pharmaceutical applications. It competes with Colson in European and global markets, particularly in the stainless-steel and hygienic caster categories.
• Payson Casters: Payson Casters is a US manufacturer of casters and wheels for industrial, retail, and institutional markets. It competes with Colson in the mid-duty and light-industrial caster segments, including shopping cart and institutional casters.

Emerging players

• Albion Industries: Albion Industries is a sister brand within Colson Group, manufacturing casters and engineered polymer products. While under the same corporate umbrella as Colson Casters, it is a separate brand portfolio with overlapping product lines and acts as a sibling competitor in some segments.
• MedCaster: MedCaster is a Colson Group brand focused on medical-grade casters and wheels for healthcare and institutional applications. It is a sibling brand to Colson Casters within the same parent group, serving overlapping but distinct healthcare-focused segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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