March 8, 2014
Though hardwood floors fell out of style a few decades ago, in recent years they have made a dramatic comeback in both homes and offices. There are probably a few reasons for this, including their aesthetic difference from carpet, their easy maintenance, and the fact that hardwood floors are simply more sustainable over the long-term.…
March 7, 2014
Selling casters since 1955, Douglas Equipment has been the largest provider of casters and material handling equipment in South Florida for quite some time. We are an experienced firm that offers exceptional service and guidance in selecting the caster that’s right for your handling needs. We know our products backwards and forwards and offer a…
March 1, 2014
Douglas Equipment is one of the most knowledgeable designers of casters and material handling equipment. We have been in business for almost sixty years and have managed to stay in business because we are constantly working to refine and redesign our casters. We stay informed of applications and industries that use our products because we…
February 27, 2014
Manufacturing furniture is a very specific business that largely caters to two distinct, and sometimes opposing needs. The first of these is to create a piece of furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and aesthetically uniform, while the second is to create furniture that’s easy to assembly, deliver, maneuver, and put into regular use either…
February 23, 2014
Casters and wheels can be very effective in providing mobility to a variety of things such as office furniture, medical equipment, and much more. The right combination can help you quickly move heavy material from one place to another and stabilize the material wherever you wish. To do this in a safe and efficient manner,…
February 16, 2014
Long before casters became common in industrial or medical settings, early variations were being used with all kinds of antique furniture. Further, many antique restorations eventually add casters to the mix to make this fragile and high-value furniture a bit more durable if it has to be moved around on a regular basis. The good…
February 15, 2014
One of the great things about modern furniture is that it’s actually pretty freeing in terms of adding casters that compliment the existing design and greatly enhance mobility. The same cannot be said of antique furniture, which often has to be equipped with casters that feature special finishes, period-based designs, and other enhancements specifically for…
February 14, 2014
One of the best ways to increase the mobility of industrial or medical equipment, all without damaging more delicate flooring materials, is to choose a caster with a soft rubber coating. These casters come in a number of varieties, but they all have at least one thing in common: Their sturdy underlying materials are protected…
It has to be said that moving is probably the least enjoyable part about expanding a business, buying a home, or simply moving to a more ideal location even for renting. Months in advance, consumers and business owners are apt to regret their decision to move, feeling as if they just don’t have it in…
February 7, 2014
Until you’ve had to sit down and think about it, not many people consider how to move heavy equipment around. Not only do you have to think about what kind of platform or frame is supporting the equipment during the moving process, but the wheels and casters that ensure mobility under an enormous amount of…
