Caster Technology

What Caster Technology does

Caster Technology Corporation is a privately held, B2B industrial caster and wheel distributor headquartered in Garden Grove, California, founded in the mid-1980s and operating for 38+ years. The company functions primarily as a value-added distributor — not a manufacturer — and is the largest distributor for RWM Casters, the originator of the patented Kingpinless™ caster design. It also distributes product lines from seven other manufacturers (Albion, Jarvis, Colson, Darnell-Rose, Hamilton, Foot Master, Algood), giving it access to a catalog of more than 1.25 million part combinations spanning light-duty to ultra-heavy-duty (up to 40,000 lb) applications in materials including zinc-plated steel, stainless steel, urethane, nylon, phenolic, elastomer, and polyolefin. The product line includes standard plate and stem casters as well as specialty products such as high-temperature casters, NSF-listed stainless casters, pneumatic and shock-absorbing casters, V-groove casters, and turntables.

The business serves a diversified mix of commercial and industrial end markets — commercial bakeries, hotels/resorts/casinos, commercial laundry, meat/poultry/seafood processing, correctional facilities, aerospace, healthcare, and entertainment/theatrical — through vertical-specific solution packages (BACO, HOTR, LAUC, MEAP, AERO, CORF). It offers custom-engineered solutions for unique load, environment, and compliance requirements, alongside a comprehensive e-commerce storefront and inside-phone sales (800-475-4242). Pricing is quote-based rather than listed, consistent with engineered B2B distribution.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of caster assemblies, wheels, and related material-handling components, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring-service line visible. Distribution channels are domestic (US), with no evidence of international shipping. The company has 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity. Technical differentiators center on RWM's Kingpinless™ architecture, hardened raceways (minimum 53 Rockwell C), and case-hardening technology — all physical-engineering features, with no software or AI/ML component.

Name

Caster Technology

Legal name

Caster Technology Corporation

Website

https://castertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caster Technology Corporation is a US B2B industrial distributor and value-added reseller of casters, wheels, and material-handling components, serving bakeries, hospitality, food processing, aerospace, healthcare, and correctional facilities with 1.25M+ part combinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Caster and Wheel Product Sales: Sale of industrial casters and wheels across multiple duty ratings (light to ultra heavy duty), various materials (steel, stainless steel, urethane, nylon, phenolic, elastomer), and configurations. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers including RWM, Jarvis, Albion, Algood, Colson, Darnell-Rose, Foot Master, and Hamilton.
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom-engineered solutions tailored to unique requirements with over one million parts in stock, enabling tailored configurations for challenging applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Caster Technology Corporation is a specialized industrial caster and wheel distributor and supplier offering over 1.25 million part combinations across multiple caster and wheel product lines. The company distributes products from leading manufacturers including RWM Casters (the inventor of the Kingpinless caster), Albion, Jarvis, Colson, Darnell-Rose, Hamilton, Foot Master, and Algood. Their core product portfolio includes caster series ranging from light duty (209Z) to ultra heavy duty (960P/RWM 125 Series with up to 40,000 lb capacity), wheel types in various materials (elastomer, forged steel, ductile cast iron, nylon, phenolic, polyolefin, urethane on various cores), and specialty products such as high-temperature casters, stainless steel casters, pneumatic casters, shock absorbing casters, turntables, and V-groove casters. The company serves diverse industries including bakeries (BACO), hotels/resorts/casinos (HOTR), laundries (LAUC), meat/poultry/seafood processing (MEAP), aerospace, and correctional facilities, providing custom-engineered mobility solutions tailored to unique requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom-engineered solutions for unique requirements with over one million parts in stock

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RWM CasterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaster Technology is the largest distributor for RWM casters and wheels. RWM is the inventor of the Kingpinless™ caster and recognized market leader for industrial casters. RWM was founded in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, and manufactures high-quality casters and wheels for industries including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RWM Casters: Manufacturer of Kingpinless™ casters and Caster Technology's flagship supplier. While primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor, RWM directly competes for end-customer relationships and could choose to bypass distribution to sell direct.
• Hamilton Caster: Manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty industrial casters and wheels. Comparable product portfolio (Champion, Maxi-Duty, Ultra Maxi-Duty series) and overlapping target customers in industrial material handling.
• Albion Casters: Manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty casters distributed by Caster Technology. Direct overlap in product lines (16, 28, 95, 110, 310 series) and target customers in industrial material handling.
• Caster Concepts: US-based manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty and ergonomic casters. Comparable focus on industrial applications and direct competition for end-customer relationships in heavy-duty caster categories.
• Tente Casters: Global caster and wheel manufacturer with a strong US presence. Competes in medical, industrial, and institutional caster segments overlapping with Caster Technology's verticals.
• Shepherd Caster: Manufacturer of institutional, industrial, and furniture casters. Overlaps with Caster Technology's light-to-medium duty caster offerings and similar B2B distribution channels.
• Darnell-Rose: Manufacturer of heavy-duty casters (20, 30, 60, 70, 80 series, Stagemaster) distributed by Caster Technology. Direct overlap in product portfolio and end-market applications including entertainment/film production.

Broad incumbents

• Colson Group: Global caster and wheel conglomerate owning multiple brands (Colson, Albion, Jarvis, MedCaster, and previously Shepherd). Competes broadly in industrial caster distribution and could consolidate the market including Caster Technology's suppliers.
• Grainger: Massive industrial MRO distributor carrying a broad caster and wheel catalog. Competes with Caster Technology on selection, digital purchasing, and national footprint for general industrial and institutional customers.
• McMaster-Carr: Dominant industrial supply distributor with an extensive caster and wheel catalog and best-in-class digital purchasing experience. Represents the digitally native competitive threat to traditional caster specialists.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/castertech
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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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