What Albion Industries does

Albion Industries, doing business as Albion Casters, is a U.S.-based industrial caster and wheel manufacturer and a wholly-owned brand of Colson Group, the self-described global leader in casters and wheels. The company is headquartered at 800 North Clark Street in Albion, Michigan, and was founded in 1947, employing between 101 and 250 people. Albion designs and produces more than 30 caster series spanning capacities from 210 lbs to 30,000 lbs per caster, including kingpinless, heavy-duty kingpin, stainless steel, spring-loaded shock-absorbing, dual-wheel, and pneumatic variants, plus proprietary wheel compounds such as the patent-pending CG-MAX polyurethane-on-aluminum wheel.

The company's core technology centers on a precision-machined kingpinless raceway design that eliminates kingpin fatigue, which is identified as the leading cause of caster failure, and on ANSI ICWM-2018-tested wheel formulations that the company claims deliver 2x longer life and a 26% ergonomic reduction in rolling force. Manufacturing is conducted in the United States (Michigan), and the company sells via a quote-based direct model through its website quote cart, CAD model downloads, and phone support, with global distribution reach provided through its Colson Group parent.

Albion serves industrial B2B customers across heavy manufacturing, aviation and aerospace ground support, automotive production and assembly, distribution and warehousing, food processing, marine, and waste management. Sub-brands include Empire (economical kingpinless), Contender (medium-duty kingpinless), Shockmaster (super-duty forged, up to 30,000 lbs), CG-MAX (advanced wheel), and Prevenz (antimicrobial), with custom design capabilities for unique applications. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of configured caster units and replacement wheels, with pricing determined by series, wheel type, bearings, and options rather than published list pricing.

Name

Albion Industries

Legal name

Albion Inc.

Website

https://albioncasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Albion Industries (dba Albion Casters) is a U.S.-based industrial caster and wheel manufacturer, operating as a brand of Colson Group. It designs heavy-duty kingpinless, stainless steel, and spring-loaded casters from 210 to 30,000 lbs capacity for manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and warehousing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Casters and Wheels

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial casters
• Heavy-duty wheels
• Material handling equipment
• Kingpinless casters
• Stainless steel casters

Headquarters

HQ city

Albion

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Caster Sales: Direct sales of industrial casters and wheels including kingpinless, heavy duty, maintenance-free, stainless steel, spring-loaded, pneumatic, and specialty caster series. Products are configured and quoted based on application requirements with custom design capabilities available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Albion Industries manufactures and sells industrial-grade casters and wheels for material handling applications, offering over 30 caster series ranging from 210 lbs to 30,000 lbs capacity per caster. Its portfolio spans kingpinless, heavy duty, maintenance-free, stainless steel, spring-loaded, pneumatic, and dual wheel casters, with proprietary technologies such as the kingpinless raceway design and the CG-MAX Max Efficiency Wheel. The company operates as a brand under Colson Group and sells directly to industrial customers through a quote-based system.

Product overview

Albion Industries (a brand of Colson Group) is a manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels, offering an extensive portfolio of over 30 distinct caster series and multiple wheel types. The product line includes medium duty casters (16, 18, 28, 38, 62, 72 series), heavy duty kingpin casters (81, 90, 94, 95 series), kingpinless casters (110, 120, 170, 310, 410, 600, 610, 700 series), stainless steel casters (120, 330 series), spring-loaded/shock absorbing casters (40, 42, 44, 141, S310, S410, S610 series), and dual wheel casters (115, 315, 415, 615, 850 series). Wheel options span polyurethane (Vulkollan, Poly Iron, Poly Alum, X-treme), rubber (Neoprene, X-tra Soft, Pneumatic), metal (Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Drop Forged Steel), phenolic, nylon, and polypropylene. The company also offers the proprietary CG-MAX Max Efficiency Wheel with advanced ergonomics. Products serve industries including manufacturing, warehousing, automotive, aerospace, marine, food processing, and aviation ground support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Colson Group: Parent company and global leader in casters and wheels
• Empire
• CG-MAX
• Contender
• Shockmaster
• Prevenz

Products and services

• 16 Series Casters 2-inch wide industrial mobility casters manufactured in the United States with zinc plating for corrosion resistance; capacity up to 1,250 lbs per caster. Designed for industrial carts and material handling equipment.
• 18 Series Casters Ergonomically designed casters with sealed precision swivel bearings for quiet, maintenance-free mobility and reduced push/pull force; capacity up to 1,250 lbs.
• 28 Series Maintenance Free Casters Maintenance-free ergonomic casters with extended lead design for ease of movement and quiet mobility; capacity up to 1,500 lbs.
• 38 Series Maintenance Free Casters Heavier duty maintenance-free ergonomic casters with extended lead design for superior maneuverability; capacity up to 2,500 lbs.
• 110 Series Kingpinless Casters Kingpinless casters with precision raceways and fully heat-treated construction for high impact and shock resistance; eliminates kingpin failure; capacity up to 2,000 lbs; 3-year warranty.
• 120 Series Kingpinless Stainless Steel Casters 304 stainless steel kingpinless casters for applications exposed to cleaning agents, wash-downs, caustic solutions, steam, or marine environments; capacity up to 1,200 lbs.
• 310 Series Kingpinless Casters USA-made kingpinless casters constructed from heat-treated AISI 1045 laser-cut steel with precision machined raceway; capacity up to 4,100 lbs.
• 410 Series Kingpinless Casters

Quantifiable outcome

• CG-MAX wheel lasts 2x longer than leading competitors per ANSI ICWM-2018 testing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Colson Groupparent_companyOthersAlbion is a brand of Colson Group, the Global Leader in Casters and Wheels. Colson Group provides global manufacturing and distribution infrastructure, global design and engineering teams, and a portfolio of leading caster brands including Colson, Albion, Shepherd, and Medcaster.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caster Concepts: Caster Concepts is a US manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty and engineered industrial casters. Direct competitor in heavy-duty ergonomic and shock-absorbing caster categories, with comparable focus on industrial automation and material handling customers.
• Tente International: Tente is a leading global manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels with a broad portfolio spanning light to heavy-duty applications. Directly comparable to Albion in product breadth, target customers (industrial OEMs, logistics, healthcare), and engineering-driven differentiation in ergonomic and high-load casters.
• Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. Hamilton Caster is a US-based, family-owned manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels founded in 1907. Direct competitor with overlapping product lines in heavy-duty and stainless steel casters serving similar industrial OEM and end-user customers.
• RWM Casters (Freudenberg): RWM Casters is a US-based manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels, part of Freudenberg. Direct competitor in heavy-duty kingpinless and ergonomic caster categories serving manufacturing, automotive, and logistics customers with comparable product positioning.
• Shepherd Caster (Colson Group): Shepherd Caster is a sister brand within Colson Group, offering institutional and light to medium-duty casters. Comparable product portfolio and parent-company backing, with more emphasis on institutional and light industrial applications versus Albion's heavy-duty industrial focus.
• Darcor (Colson Group): Darcor is a Canadian caster manufacturer also part of Colson Group's portfolio. Sister brand with comparable caster engineering and parent-company backing, primarily serving North American industrial and institutional customers.
• Blickle Räder+Rollen: Blickle is one of Europe's largest caster and wheel manufacturers, offering a comprehensive product portfolio from light-duty furniture casters to heavy-duty industrial wheels. Direct competitor to Albion in heavy-duty industrial applications, with similar emphasis on engineering quality and broad product range.
• MedCaster (Colson Group): MedCaster is a Colson Group brand specializing in medical and institutional casters. Sister brand with overlapping caster engineering and parent-company backing, though focused on healthcare and institutional verticals rather than heavy industrial.

Broad incumbents

• Colson Group: Colson Group is the parent company of Albion and the self-described global leader in casters and wheels. Direct parent and portfolio operator, with overlapping product lines across sister brands (Shepherd, Medcaster) competing in similar industrial caster categories globally.

Regional players

• Jarvis Casters (Jarvis Products): Jarvis is a global caster and wheel manufacturer with strong presence in food processing and industrial markets. Comparable to Albion in stainless steel and heavy-duty caster offerings, with particularly strong overlap in food processing and wash-down applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/albioncasters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/colsongroupusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/albioncaster
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albion-industries

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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