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A flat tire on a small machine rarely happens at a convenient time. A zero-turn mower stops halfway through a route. A utility cart sits in the shop. A piece of turf or ground equipment is awaiting repair, and the crew waits with it. For contractors, facility teams, and fleet managers, tire choice is an uptime decision. For dealers and OEMs, it is a question of what customers will ask for next. Pneumatic tires have been the default for decades. Airless, flat-free wheels are now a serious alterna …

Selecting the right caster starts with understanding how much weight it needs to support. Choosing a caster with insufficient load capacity can lead to premature wear, equipment instability, higher maintenance costs, and even workplace safety concerns. While load capacity is one of the most important factors in caster selection, it's also one of the most misunderstood. Simply dividing the total weight evenly among all casters doesn't tell the full story. Uneven floors, thresholds, and shifting l …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colson Group Holdings Announces Acquisition of Algood Caster Innovations, Expanding North American Manufacturing and Mobility Solutions Expertise Saint Joseph, MI, September 24, 2026 - Colson Group, the expert in mobility solutions, announces the acquisition of Algood Caster Innovations, a leading North American manufacturer of industrial and specialty casters, wheels, and mobility solutions. Founded in 1969, Algood brings more than five decades of caster and wheel experti …