05/02/2008
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels Is In Position To Satisfy Your Individual Needs
As I’m sure everyone knows, these are difficult and trying times, what with the high cost of energy and steel and the delivery issues from foreign suppliers. E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels has positioned itself to be a global producer with options of using our two domestic factories and/or our two foreign facilities for your caster and wheel needs. E.R. Wagner is capable of supplying standard as well as custom products for your individual application. Please contact E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels for your material handling needs and be sure that you will receive the best possible service available.

02/01/2008
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels Offers Scaffolding Casters
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels is offering a new caster mainly used in the scaffolding industry. This caster has a 5” x 1-3/8” soft rubber wheel with a 240 lbs. load rating and a total-lock braking system, which locks both the wheel and swivel simultaneously. Additional wheel options are also available. There are three popular stems in this offering and they are; 1-1/4” x 4” square stem with a 7/16” hole located 2-1/2” from the top of the caster, 1-1/4” x 2-1/2” round stem with a 7/16” hole located 1” from the top of the caster, and a 1.0475” x 2-3/4” friction ring stem with a 7/16” hole located 1-1/4” from the top of the caster. Contact the Factory or your Sales Rep with your specific requests.

01/14/2008
Casters & Wheels continues to work with No Lost Time Injuries
E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company’s Casters and Wheels Business Unit has reached 4 years of work without a lost time injury! This is achieved through a total commitment by all employees to create and maintain a safe work place.

"One of our core values is people", says Wade Fletcher, Division President. "We care about our people. An important piece of this is providing a safe environment for everyone to work in. The keys to making this happen are safety awareness and people who care. We definitely have people who care. This is an outstanding accomplishment for a manufacturing company. E.R. Wagner is fortunate to have people who are committed to a safe work environment.

12/18/2007
E.R. Wagner helps keep the Green Bay Packers rolling!
There are many people responsible for keeping the Green Bay Packers going on their winning ways. E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels and Badger Case from Saukville, WI. are two of them.

The December 16th St. Louis Ram game marked the first time that the equipment cases were fitted with E.R. Wagner specially color coordinated casters representing our favorite team. These casters are green and gold and have the Packer logo on them. Specifically, the case that held Brett Favre’s football that broke the all time NFL career passing yardage record was stored in one of these cases.

E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels can manufacture casters that are specifically made for any team with their colors and logo.

12/03/2007
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels Is Offering U-Channel Casters
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels is offering a new patented product that has a polypropylene stem specifically designed to fit in a 1-5/8” x 1-5/8” 12 or 14 gauge slotted strut used for the custom design fabrication of mobile products to meet individual institutional needs. Wheel size is 3” x 1-1/4” with self-lubricating bearings. Typical wheel offerings are soft rubber, hard rubber, and polyolefin with load ratings ranging from 155 – 210 lbs. per caster, but other wheels are available to meet individual requests. Swivel and rigid casters include the attaching bolt and washer. Side pinch brakes are available for swivel casters only.

The employees of E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels would like to wish you and yours a joyous holiday and look forward to working with you in the coming year.

08/28/2007
New "Navigator Wheel" Developed
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels has developed a first of it’s kind “obstacle & impact absorbing” wheel appropriately called “Navigator Wheel”. Unlike other standard wheels, these patented wheels have a unique internal suspension. Inside the hub of the wheel are load rated springs that reduce the pushback effect of the wheel as it impacts objects such as doorjambs, cords, and carpet divider strips. The unique suspension allows the cart to transition over the rough terrain with ease, while protecting the load of the cart. The wheel size is 6” x 2” and is available with either a gray thermoplastic rubber or a red polyurethane tread. These wheels carry a load rating of up to 300 lbs. and are equipped for a ½” axle and are interchangeable with most industry standard 2” wide heavy duty casters.

These wheels are used in many markets, including: Food Service Industry, as well as the Healthcare Industry, on Crash Carts, Code Response Carts, Anesthesia Carts, Central Supply Carts, Hospital/Service Carts, Silverware and Tray Carts, and more. This wheel is also being specified in the General Material Handling Industry on products like Mobile Tool Boxes, Utility Warehouse, Carts and Racks, Dollies, Trucks and Hoppers, Platform Carts, and Utility Carts.

08/22/2007
Quality Remains The Top Priority for E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels
As you may know from recent events, there is a quality concern with products coming out of China. We at E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels want our current and future customers to know that quality is still a major priority, which helps us “Meet or Exceed Expectations”.

The majority of the products sold at E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels are domestically made. These products are subjected to a rigorous quality inspection system. Parts are inspected at the beginning, during and at the end of production runs by both the Inspection Department and the individual operator.

All import products either from our plants, our partners, or approved suppliers are inspected per E.R. Wagner prints. If the product doesn’t comply it is returned or reworked until it is within our standards, and all E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheel products when needed, are RoHS compliant.

Whether our customers buy domestic or import product from E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels, they can rest assured that it will meet or exceed our high standard of customer satisfaction.

06/25/2007
2007 National Sales Meeting
E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels Business Unit concluded their 2007 National Sales Meeting, which ran June 3-5 at the Lake Lawn Lodge Resort in Delavan, WI. Fifteen Rep Organizations totaling 25 sales agents attended the meeting and were introduced to various new products received training and were rewarded for sales figures from the year 2006. There were 4 Agencies that achieved the Million Dollar Club plateau. They were Schneider/Oliver Mfg. Agency, A.S.C Agency, William S. Richards Agency, and D.P. Riggins & Associates.

04/10/2007
WW Grainger recognizes ER Wagner Casters & Wheels with the Partner in Performance Award
On March 14, 2007 ER Wagner Casters & Wheels Business Unit won the prestigious 2006 Partners In Performance Award for a record fifteenth time. This marks the eighth consecutive year that ER Wagner has won this award. To receive the award, a supplier must achieve excellence in several categories, including responsiveness, information integrity, cost control, on time shipping, management commitment and order fulfillment. Approximately 2% of Grainger’s 1,200 suppliers are given this award each year. ER Wagner has twice been awarded the PIP Top Supplier.

02/01/2007
ER Wagner Casters & Wheels Business Unit Introduces a New Spring Wheel Caster
E.R. Wagner is pleased to announce a new Patented Spring Wheel Caster to add to the line of heavy-duty casters presently offered. Unlike conventional shock absorbing casters, the shock absorbing mechanism is in the wheel with the improved design; instead of in the caster rig which allows this design to actually climb over obstacles on a floor, door jams, or materials left on floor surfaces. Current wheel options are Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) and Polyurethane (PU) and are available with a 6” x 2” wheel size. The Thermo Plastic Rubber tread has better gripping tendencies and provides a softer ride and the Polyurethane tread will have a longer life span in high performance applications. Both casters provide a load rating of 200 pounds per caster standard, but can be adjusted using different suspension options. The wheel is sold separately which allows current casters to be retrofitted with this latest development in shock absorbing caster efficiency. This Spring Wheel design is available in both the swivel and rigid rigs and an optional pinch style brake is available for the swivel caster. This caster is an excellent fit for any application where shock absorbing and traversing obstacles are a main issue.

11/03/2006
ER Wagner Casters & Wheels Business Unit Introduces a Medium-Heavy Duty Directional-Lock
We are pleased to announce the addition of a Swivel Directional-Lock caster to the very popular 2” wide Medium-Heavy Duty Series. Now you can have a swivel caster that will transform into a rigid caster with the push of the pedal. Without the lock engaged, your cart is free wheeling and easy to move into tight spaces. If you engage the two back Directional-Lock casters on your cart, you have a much more controllable cart when moving. If you engage all four Directional-Lock casters, your cart will roll in a straight line. This caster compliments the Total-Lock swivel caster that, when engaged, locks both the wheel and swiveling mechanism simultaneously.

09/27/2006
E.R. Wagner Mfg. Co. Casters & Wheels Business Unit Introduces New Products
ER Wagner Casters & Wheels is pleased to introduce a new line of Stainless Steel Drum Dollies. Effective Nov. 1, 2006 the following drum dolly sizes will be available:
· 30 gallon 4-wheel with 3 x 1-1/4” polypropylene casters
· 55 gallon 4-wheel with 3 x 1-1/4” polypropylene casters
· 55 gallon 5-wheel with 3 x 1-1/4” polypropylene casters
· 55 gallon 5-wheel with 5 x 2” polypropylene casters
The 3 x 1-1/4” polypropylene wheel casters will come in 100 % stainless steel for highly corrosive conditions or for food processing and other applications were sanitary material is needed and a zinc finish for other economical applications.

08/14/2006
New Product at ER Wagner Casters & Wheels
Two of the Core Values at ER Wagner Casters & Wheels are Customer Satisfaction and Exceeding Customer Expectations. Over the coming months, we will be showcasing new products that are a result of listening to our customers requirements and desires.
Our first installment is what is commonly referred to as an Appliance Caster. This caster is mostly used on refrigerators, freezers, and other various large, heavy, bulky type appliances. Simply remove the old glides or levelers and insert the new casters. The appliance will move easier when cleaning floors or relocating the appliance. The leveling stem is used to adjust the height of the appliance in the case of an uneven floor.
This appliance caster design is comprised of two rollers that cover the entire width of the caster and are spaced to the ends of the caster in the other direction to create maximum load distribution. It has a leveling stem that is 5/16” – 18 x 7/8”. The caster includes a leveling nut and is typically sold in packs of six. This caster can also be bulk packed for customers requiring larger quantities.
Due to the mobile lifestyle of today, and the design to update and modernize places like the kitchen, this caster will allow easy movement of those bulky appliances. The unique design also adapts to other uses like, trunks, shelving, plant stands, and racks in homes and garages that need to have mobility with a lower profile. The 250 lb. load rating for each caster makes this product a must for many bulky home and commercial applications. Call your local E.R. Wagner representative for more information.

06/12/2006
Sico Inc. Selects E.R. Wagner as "Best of the Best" Supplier for 15th Straight Year.
Sico America Inc. has once again recognized the Casters and Wheels Business Unit for its 15th year of being the “best of the best” Suppliers in the Sico supply base. Sico Inc. is an Edina MN based manufacturer of folding and portable furniture for markets such as hospitality, educations, food service, entertainment, and residential and commercial applications. This recognition is based on On Time Delivery, Quality, and Value of the products purchased from the business unit by Sico, Inc.

Casters and Wheels was one of a list of only 31 suppliers who are recognized at a Recognition evening and reception held in Edina at a local Country Club. Attending are the recognized supplier representatives along with Sico staff and senior management of Sico who take time to personally meet and thank these suppliers for their outstanding performance the past year in the weighted measures.

E.R. Wagner Mfg. Co. Casters and Wheels employees take great pride in these customer recognized achievements and set goals each year to be invited back to these special events.

06/01/2006
ORS-Nasco partners with E.R. Wagner
E.R. Wagner Co. Casters and Wheels Business Unit has been selected by ORS-Nasco a Tulsa OK based wholsale supplier for the welding, industrial, oilfield, safety, electrical, construction, HVAC, MRO, PVF, plumbing, janitorial and rental markets. ORS-Nasco is a pure wholesaler who sells only to distributors. The partnership with the Caster and Wheels Business Unit represents a new type of partnership for both companies. Casters and Wheels has been a long time supplier to OEM’s and ORS-Nasco has added Casters and Wheels products as the first venture into this product line. The Casters and Wheels team worked closely with the ORS-Nasco team to select products that work-in the ORS-Nasco markets and developed a brochure outlining this new product line for the Material Handling sector of ORS-Nasco catalog. In addition to these specific product offerings ORS-Nasco will have access to the entire Casters and Wheels Business Unit ‘s products along with Haydock Casters products, the sister business unit owned by E.R. Wagner Co.

05/05/2006
Casters & Wheels Receives Grainger Award
The Casters & Wheels Business Unit of the E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company, recently received yet another Partners in Performance award as a Grainger supplier for 2005. Grainger has approximately 1400 suppliers of which 28 received this prestigious award. Grainger presents the award to suppliers based on their performance in areas such as order lead time, shipment of complete orders, cost reduction, management support and on time delivery. This is the 14th time that Casters and Wheels has received this award, more than any other Grainger supplier. This consistent performance by Casters and Wheels exemplifies its commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.