Like any business, here at Douglas Equipment we’re only successful if our customers are successful. If we sell poor quality casters and material handling equipment, then our success in business is guaranteed – i.e. there will be none of it!
So, we strive to provide the highest level of service for our customers at all times, and that’s why we only work with companies that we know and trust deeply. One of our top providers is Colson Casters, a company that has been supplying wheels and casters to all types of businesses both nationally and internationally since 1885. Would you believe it if we told you that this company manufactures over 200,000 types of casters? It’s true!
One thing that really stands out about Colson Casters is their reliability, but although their casters will give you years of unparalleled service, they’re not going to last forever. Despite being in business for well over 100 years, Colson Casters have yet to perfect the eternally lasting caster, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they’re working on it!
The time will come when you will need to replace your casters, and if you are a large company with the need for a large number of casters, then you might think you’re about to face a hefty bill. Budgetary constraints are an issue for all businesses, no matter how big or how small.
Make Valuable Budget Savings Achieved by Purchasing in Bulk
The best way to overcome these monetary concerns is to buy your casters in bulk, rather than replacing them and buying them on an ‘as needed’ basis. This is particularly useful if your company uses the same type of caster for multiple applications. You may pay more in the short term, but over the long term you’ll find yourself having significant savings.
Even small businesses with tight budgets can make superb savings by purchasing their Colson casters in bulk from Douglas Equipment – just call us up at any time and we’ll fully explain to you how our process of buying in bulk works.
The question you may be asking yourself is, How can Douglas Equipment offer cheaper prices when buying in bulk? Why not charge the same for a single caster as you do per unit for one hundred casters?
The Reasoning Behind Bulk Purchasing
The answer deals with distribution and overhead. Imagine you went to your local library in order to get ten books. This normally involves a short bus ride and takes around 20 minutes of your time. Now, imagine making that trip 10 times to retrieve 10 books. How much time and effort would that take? Surely, it’s easier and more cost-effective to purchase all 10 books at one time!
You’d be saving yourself both time and money by getting all 10 books at once. When it comes to business there’s no truer saying than ‘time is money’, so when it comes to the way that we conduct ourselves, we’re more profitable when buying in bulk. There are a certain number of fixed costs related to material handling equipment, whether you’re purchasing one caster or one thousand. For this reason, the more equipment that you buy from us, the better price we’re able to provide. So buying in bulk is really a win for both our company, but also for our customers as well.
Never Be Without a Colson Caster – Make Sure You Buy in Bulk to Save
Additionally, buying your Colson Casters in bulk means you’ll have a large number of casters on hand whenever a caster breaks or needs replacing due to wear and tear. It will be a simple case of ‘out with the old, in with the new’. If you do not have a ready made supply of suitable casters then you will need to wait days or even weeks before your broken item is made functional again. Having important items of equipment out of commission is of course detrimental to your business, its functionality and its efficiency.
Some customers are unwilling to purchase casters in bulk and they feel that way because they think that they do not have a sizable need for a regular stock of casters – even top-of-the-line casters like those made by Colson Casters. However, as explained above being struck by an unexpected caster shortage will have a detrimental effect on the way your company runs. In these circumstances, it might not cost you much, time wise, to order casters on an as-needed basis, but a one-time purchase to ensure a regular supply of casters is still guaranteed to save you money.
How to Purchase Colson Casters from Douglas Equipment
The first step in purchasing Colson Casters from the team here at Douglas Equipment is to speak directly with one of our expert customer service advisors. Our team has years of experience in providing the right type of Colson Caster for the right application, and we can help you to find the best deal that’s perfectly suited to you and your company.
Remember, Colson Casters manufactures over 200,000 different types of casters, so it’s important that you buy the model of caster that matches your needs perfectly. The aspects of your working environment you will need to consider are:
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Load capacity – How much weight are your casters required to carry? Heavier loads need stronger casters. We’ll advise you about which Colson Caster model will provide the necessary resilience for your requirements.
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Flooring surface and condition – There are different types of casters for different types of floor surfaces. The general rule is the softer the surface, the harder the caster, and vice versa. Rubber floors, vinyl floors, hardwood floors – whatever your floor surface, we’ll advise which type of Colson Caster is likely to work best.
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Environmental issues – perhaps your company deals with very hot environments, or very cold ones? Perhaps hygiene is crucial? Whatever your working environment, we’ll be able to provide your company with crucial advice when it comes to your casters.
To get the ball, or rather the caster rolling, just pick up the phone and give us a call at Douglas Equipment. We can be contacted toll free at 800-451-0030. If you’d prefer, you can leave us a message by using our online contact form as well.
