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OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL., February 8th, 2023- Colson Group, the global leader in caster and wheel product solutions, announces their acquisition of Manner, a Hanko-based caster manufacturer. "We are excited to be joining Colson Group, the largest manufacturer and distributor of caster and wheel products in the world," said Tapio Manner, Chairman of the Board. "Since my family started Manner over 130 years ago, we have grown to become the leading caster manufacturer in the Nordic countries, with a r …

>A lot of people don't think twice about the kind of casters they use as long as they work. However, ergonomics is crucial to many caster and wheel applications. By utilizing ergonomic casters, your business, your workers, and your wallet can benefit tremendously. What Are Ergonomic Casters Ergonomics is defined as the science of designing things that people use to make them as safe and effective as possible. In the case of caster ergonomics, it refers to the force required in pushing and pul …

No one enjoys spending time and money on maintenance. Many businesses can't afford to have downtime when a caster isn't working properly, don't have the ability to perform regular maintenance on equipment, and need a caster that's able to withstand tough work environments. It's in these scenarios maintenance free casters thrive and can provide your business with immense cost saving benefits. In the industrial caster industry, the term "maintenance free" refers to casters that have a sealed preci …