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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colson Group Holdings Announces Acquisition of ESCO Plastics Oakbrook, IL., June 30, 2025 – Colson Group, the leading global manufacturer of casters and wheels, is announcing the acquisition of ESCO Plastics, a Houston-based leading manufacturer in mission-critical, custom-molded polyurethane parts. “Bringing ESCO Plastics into our organization directly supports our strategy to strengthen U.S.-based manufacturing, streamline logistics, and expand serv …

At our recent town hall meetings, I reflected on both the challenges we’re facing and the strengths that will carry us through. Like many companies, Colson Group has felt the impact of global instability and rising tariffs – slowing demand and introducing uncertainty across several of our key markets. These are difficult conditions, and we’ve been preparing for them. Over the past several years, we’ve invested heavily in strengthening our U.S. manufacturing and distributi …

As we near the end of this year and approach the upcoming holidays, I am grateful for progress we have made together. We have invested in facilities, improved processes, filled key positions, and completed two strategic acquisitions of Parker & Bailey and Forearm Forklift in the retail space. We’re also investing in our Caster sales team with an upcoming on-site workshop with a world-class sales training group. Issue Q3 2024 …