News & Press

Founded in 1961, Conveyer & Caster has a long-standing tradition of providing the highest quality casters and conveyor systems to improve material flow for our customers. As a total material handling solutions provider, we offer a wide range of casters, conveyor systems, pallet racking, level mounts and other equipment necessary to facilitate efficient material handling processes. We also provide installation, service, and repair for our conveyor systems, so you’ll never be left in a lurch with equipment that isn’t functioning properly. For the latest casters and conveyor systems news from our company, take a look at some of the stories below.

September 13, 2021

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry has acquired CLD Handling Systems, Inc., a leading material handling solution provider located in central Ohio. All employees from both companies are remaining with the merged firm.

June 27, 2021

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry has been awarded a Top Workplace honor for 2021 by The Plain Dealer. As a first-time winner, the company ranked 18th place among 105 local businesses, nonprofits, and schools in the small business category in Northeast Ohio.

June 2, 2021

GreyOrange, a global leader in AI-enabled software and robotics for modern fulfillment, today announced a strategic partnership with Conveyer & Caster, experts in material handling solutions. Together, the two companies will enable automated robotic fulfillment for their customers’ warehouses and distribution centers, with a focus on intelligent intralogistics.

November 16, 2020

Conveyer & Caster is honored to receive the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) MVP award for the fourth year in a row.

October 28, 2020

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry announced today the promotion of Mike Hudak to Director of Sales. In this new role, Mike will lead, coach and develop our entire salesforce into the future with his commitment, courage, humility and positive attitude.

April 15, 2020

In an effort to improve our impact on the environment while also reducing our expenses, we recently partnered with Green Systems to upgrade the lighting in our warehouse. In switching from fluorescent T5 fixtures to LEDs, we’re not only lowing the number of kilowatt hours (kWHs) we consume, we don’t have to worry about regularly replacing bulbs.  Learn more.

March 3, 2020

Conveyer & Caster is continuing to monitor the status of COVID-19, and is making some changes to our business operations in order to protect our employees and customers. Read more.

January 6, 2020

Conveyer & Caster is honored to receive the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) MVP award for the third year in a row.

April 23, 2019

On March 4, 2019, Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry opened the doors of its new headquarters at 29570 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio.

 

January 25, 2017

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry is excited to announce that Brian Denisty has joined the firm as our Michigan Salesperson.

 

September 15, 2016

Smart Business Network’s Family Business Achievement Awards recognize family and closely-held businesses that best demonstrate innovative business practices that enhance the business dynamic.

 

August 21, 2016

Family matters here at Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry. We truly enjoy the chances we have to celebrate together. This summer, in recognition of our 55th anniversary, the Conveyer & Caster family and their families went to the ball game.

April 30, 2016

The Near West Side of Cleveland is dripping in history. Near our offices, on Church Avenue between 28th and 25th sits St. John’s Episcopal Church. St. John’s was Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad Site.

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March 1, 2016

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry is excited to announce that Shane Hinton has joined our organization as our new Northwest Ohio Salesperson. Shane will be reinforcing our existing efforts in the Toledo, Findlay, and Bowling Green markets.

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June 17, 2014

Colson Group USA has announced that they have expanded their partnership with Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry to help reinforce their mission of being the premier supplier of casters and wheels in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Conveyer & Caster is now one of a select few distributorships with the unique ability to access all Colson Group USA caster brands, these include Albion, Faultless, Shepherd, Jarvis, Bassick, MedCaster, Pemco, and new to Conveyer & Caster, Colson. Colson Group USA’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ken Brom said, “We’re excited to expand our relationship with Conveyer & Caster. They have proven themselves to be an excellent and loyal partner, constantly working with us to ensure mutual growth.”

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April 30, 2013

Two business have merged to form one of the region’s leading material handling firms. Storage Systems Company (SSC), a leading distributor in the Cincinnati area for nearly half a century, has merged with Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry (CC-EFI), based in Cleveland, Ohio. SSC will be the Storage Systems Division of CC-EFI and the key employees from both companies are remaining with the merged firm.

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September 28, 2010

In keeping with their mission to provide storage and handling solutions that improve material flow, Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry has begun stocking MedCaster’s line of Medical and Institutional casters. These casters are designed to provide the ultimate in mobility and design, at an affordable price. The below link has a brochure covering the extent of the product now being stocked; including chrome plated institutional casters, stainless steel institutional casters, dual wheel chrome plated casters, chair casters, IV pole casters and much more.

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January 8, 2010

On Friday, December 4, 2009, Dave Colbert, Coach of the John Marshall High School Boys Basketball Team, passed away unexpectedly. Colbert’s nephew, Alfrado Jackson took the reins and began coaching the team. Jackson is a former employee of Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry. Knowing this, the staff of Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry rallied together and raised money for the team to provide gym bags honoring the memory of Coach Colbert.

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January 8, 2010

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry, a third generation, family-owned, material handling distributor was named to the Weatherhead 100 as one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio for 2008. “To be honored twice with this distinction, it’s amazing,” said Jeff Stohr, President of Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry. He went on to add, “Our customers and suppliers were critical in helping us achieve this level of growth. But without the help of our dedicated staff, this would never have been possible.”

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October 1, 2009

As a result of the community outreach of last week’s Open House, Mayor Frank Jackson was at Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry, a third generation, family-owned Cleveland material handling firm on Thursday, October 1. According to Chris Warren, Chief Economic Development Director, “The Mayor was interested in Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry, as they have managed to navigate these tough times without layoffs or service problems.

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Third Generation Firm Distinguished on Weatherhead 100

December 2, 2008

Conveyer & Caster- Equipment for Industry, a third-generation, Cleveland-based material handling firm, was recently recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.”

 

September 8, 2008

Family business merger benefits customers with expanded product lines, greater service and support. A Cleveland-based material handling distributor has made two major strategic moves to expand its business throughout the region…

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September 8, 2008

Family business merger benefits customers with expanded product lines, greater service, and support. Two family-based businesses have merged to form one of the region’s largest material handling distribution companies…

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November 22, 2006

Merger offers customers a “one stop shop” for their needs.

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November 22, 2006

Newly-merged Conveyer & Caster Equipment for Industry Expands Facilities in Ohio City; New Logo and Identity Adopted: “We Keep Your Business Rolling”

CLEVELAND — Two Cleveland companies with a long and successful heritage in the material handling distribution business have merged and are maintaining their headquarters in the city…

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