What Colson Group - USA does

Colson Group USA is the North American operating entity of Colson Group, a private global manufacturer of mobility solutions headquartered at 2024 Hawthorne Ave., St. Joseph, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes casters, wheels, powered (motorized) mobility systems, surface protection products, and related accessories for industrial and commercial equipment. Its product portfolio ranges from standard off-the-shelf components to custom-engineered solutions, supported by what the company describes as the industry's largest engineering team and best-in-class manufacturing with regional production sites co-located with customer operations.

The business serves 12+ vertical markets, with healthcare (hospital beds, medical carts, critical equipment) as the primary segment, alongside data centers, robotics, air cargo, aerospace, automotive, food industry, furniture, hospitality, marine, manufacturing, and material handling. The go-to-market combines direct field sales with a quote-based e-commerce storefront (Request a Quote system) and a global distribution network reaching customers in 15+ countries across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Marketing and demand generation are executed through a multi-channel mix including the corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and product literature.

Colson Group's revenue mechanics are anchored in one-time hardware sales of mobility components priced via custom or standard quotes; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company does not publish revenue, headcount, or capital structure information, operates without a public ticker, and is privately held. Its competitive positioning rests on integrated engineering-manufacturing-distribution scale, application-specific engineering depth, and a localized service model enabled by regional production, rather than on software, AI, or data-driven differentiation.

Name

Colson Group - USA

Legal name

Colson Group

Website

https://colsongroupusa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Colson Group USA is a private global manufacturer of casters, wheels, powered mobility systems, and surface protection products, serving industrial and commercial customers across healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, data centers, and more than ten other verticals in 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Illinois City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobility Hardware Sales: One-time product sales of casters, wheels, powered mobility solutions, surface protection products, and accessories to industrial and commercial customers across multiple vertical markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colson Group USA manufactures and sells industrial mobility hardware, including casters, wheels, powered/motorized mobility systems, surface protection products, and related accessories. The company delivers both standard off-the-shelf products and custom-engineered solutions to industrial and commercial customers across verticals such as healthcare, data centers, robotics, air cargo, aerospace, automotive, food service, manufacturing, and material handling. Sales are conducted via a direct quote-based model supported by a global distribution network with regional production facilities.

Product overview

Colson Group USA offers a comprehensive mobility solutions portfolio centered on casters, wheels, powered mobility systems, and surface protection products. The core product lineup includes Casters (wheeled mobility components for equipment and cart movement), Wheels (replacement and OEM wheels for material handling), Powered (motorized mobility solutions for automated movement), Surface Protection (floor protection products), and Accessories (mounting hardware, brakes, and specialized fittings). The company serves diverse industries including Healthcare, Data Centers, Robotics, Air Cargo, Aerospace, Automotive, Food Industry, Furniture, Hospitality, Marine, Manufacturing, and Material Handling. The portfolio ranges from standard off-the-shelf products to custom-engineered solutions, supported by integrated engineering, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casters Wheeled mobility components designed for equipment and cart movement across industrial, commercial, and healthcare applications. Used by OEMs, manufacturers, and institutional buyers to enable reliable movement of equipment.
• Wheels Replacement and OEM wheels for material handling equipment, providing durable rolling solutions for various load capacities and surface conditions. Targeted at manufacturers and material handling operations.
• Powered Mobility Motorized mobility solutions enabling automated or powered movement of heavy equipment and robotic systems. Designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring powered or automated equipment movement.
• Surface Protection Products designed to protect floors and surfaces from damage caused by heavy equipment movement. Used by commercial and industrial facilities to preserve flooring and infrastructure.
• Accessories Supporting components and add-on products for casters and wheels, including mounting hardware, brakes, and specialized fittings. Sold alongside core mobility products.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tente International: German-headquartered global manufacturer of casters, wheels, and mobility solutions serving healthcare, industry, and retail. Directly comparable product portfolio, end-market exposure, and global distribution approach to Colson Group.
• Blickle: Family-owned German manufacturer of casters and wheels with a strong engineering and OEM focus. Directly comparable in product scope, custom engineering emphasis, and European industrial customer base.
• RWM Casters: Spanish manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels distributed globally. Closely comparable product offering across heavy-duty industrial and institutional applications.
• Hamilton Caster: US-based caster and wheel manufacturer headquartered in Ohio with a broad industrial catalog and custom engineering capabilities. Direct US-market competitor with overlapping verticals.
• Caster Concepts: US caster manufacturer focused on heavy-duty industrial and custom-engineered solutions. Comparable in engineering-led differentiation and industrial end-market focus.
• Shepherd Caster: US caster and wheel manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and institutional markets. Highly comparable product range and channel approach.
• Albion Casters: North American caster manufacturer with broad industrial and institutional distribution. Comparable in product breadth and quote-based distribution model.
• Payson Casters: US caster manufacturer serving industrial and retail customers with a mix of standard and custom products. Comparable in mid-market industrial focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wanzl: German global manufacturer of retail, hospitality, and material handling equipment including shopping carts and wheeled solutions. Adjacent overlap with Colson's retail/hospitality/mobility segments.

Others

• Stanley Handler (Colson Group brand family): Caster and wheel manufacturer historically part of the broader Colson Group brand portfolio. Considered an ecosystem participant / related brand rather than an independent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2GDJCCCaRff8pfuDp6BLGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/colsongroupusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-colson-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/colson_group_usa
• Xx.com/colsongroupusa

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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