Caster Concepts to debut innovative, patented ergonomic product line at ProMat in Chicago, taking aim at workplace injuries costing employers billions Michigan manufacturer to host a press conference at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 showcasing ergonomic products. Visit booth #5244. Caster Concepts Inc. (www.casterconcepts.com), a leading manufacturer of heavy duty industrial casters and wheels, will unveil its complete line of ergonomic products designed to reduce the leading cause of workplace injuries at ProMat 2015 March 23-26 in Chicago.  Visitors to the Caster Concepts ProMat booth (#5244) will be able to test the company’s innovative line of premier caster wheels, rigs and polyurethane tread that significantly reduce exertion and the risk of injuries from over-exertion such as pushing and pulling.  Over-exertion is the leading cause of workplace injuries in the United States, costing businesses more than $15 billion. The Caster Concepts’ product line also features a noise reduction caster, which targets the second leading cause of employee illness in the U.S. – hearing loss.  “Our clients can move materials efficiently and effectively without fear of injury, which makes employees more effective and productive.” said Dr. William Dobbins, president and CEO of Caster Concepts, and a physician.  “Spending 25 years in family practice with a special interest in Occupational Medicine, I understand the importance of minimizing injuries to workers. When companies are looking for productivity it’s important that they work smarter rather than harder. Generally, harder work leads to increase in the injury rate and increased costs to the company.”   Here’s a look at the Caster Concepts ergonomic and health and safety line of products slated for ProMat:   ErgoMaxx: The newest edition to the Caster Concepts ergonomic line, ErgoMaxx is a rig designed to reduce the amount of push-force required to turn or start rolling when all the […]