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PHOTO GALLERY: Behind the scenes at Conveyer & Caster’s manufacturing facility

Take a step inside Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry’s facility in Westlake, Ohio. This photo gallery showcases the people, products, and processes that drive the company’s material handling solutions, which are available to machine builders as custom or off-the-shelf components.

Read the full story: Evolution of a family business: Conveyer & Caster provides material handling solutions to machine builders

Conveyer & Caster offers polyurethane on iron wheels for OEMs who are looking for high capacity coupled with robust floor protection. The company says that these wheels, when paired with a quality USA-made rig, can hold up under constant weight while maintaining their protective properties for floors.
Conveyer & Caster offers polyurethane on iron wheels for OEMs who are looking for high capacity coupled with robust floor protection. The company says that these wheels, when paired with a quality USA-made rig, can hold up under constant weight while maintaining their protective properties for floors. Source: Sarah Wynn
Hands-on craftsmanship in action: an employee precisely builds a caster at Conveyer & Caster’s 75,000-square-foot warehouse in Westlake, Ohio.
Hands-on craftsmanship in action: an employee precisely builds a caster at Conveyer & Caster’s 75,000-square-foot warehouse in Westlake, Ohio. Source: Sarah Wynn
Fourth-generation family leadership at Conveyer & Caster: Trevor, Jeff, Travis, and Tyler Stohr stand in front of the “Generations of Leadership” mural honoring Albert Stohr Sr. and Albert Stohr Jr.’s family legacy.
Fourth-generation family leadership at Conveyer & Caster: Trevor, Jeff, Travis, and Tyler Stohr stand in front of the “Generations of Leadership” mural honoring Albert Stohr Sr. and Albert Stohr Jr.’s family legacy. Source: Sarah Wynn
This Hytrol-powered conveyor is a living example of Conveyer & Caster’s offerings. It features 3 side-by-side lines and a divert in the middle, all using photo eyes to stop and start each section. It features a wall passthrough.
This Hytrol-powered conveyor is a living example of Conveyer & Caster’s offerings. It features 3 side-by-side lines and a divert in the middle, all using photo eyes to stop and start each section. It features a wall passthrough. Source: Sarah Wynn
Caster assembly area at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake, Ohio, warehouse. The area is designed for the efficient production of material handling components.
Caster assembly area at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake, Ohio, warehouse. The area is designed for the efficient production of material handling components. Source: Sarah Wynn
The AS40 Automation Series Low Profile Conveyor on display at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake facility. This material handling solution is designed for efficient handling and packaging line integration.
The AS40 Automation Series Low Profile Conveyor on display at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake facility. This material handling solution is designed for efficient handling and packaging line integration. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster has offered a variety of wheel options for casters over the years. They have a room in their Westlake, Ohio, facility to show capabilities in the caster space from high-temperature phenolic casters to poly-on-iron and dual wheel easy swivel casters.
Conveyer & Caster has offered a variety of wheel options for casters over the years. They have a room in their Westlake, Ohio, facility to show capabilities in the caster space from high-temperature phenolic casters to poly-on-iron and dual wheel easy swivel casters. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster offers performance rubber casters which allow OEMs to opt for a more ergonomic, softer tread wheel with non-marking rubber and quieter operation. The company says the specialized rubber construction allows these wheels to reject any kind of debris that may be on industrial floors, preventing damage to floor surfaces.
Conveyer & Caster offers performance rubber casters which allow OEMs to opt for a more ergonomic, softer tread wheel with non-marking rubber and quieter operation. The company says the specialized rubber construction allows these wheels to reject any kind of debris that may be on industrial floors, preventing damage to floor surfaces. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster’s stocked warehouse pallet racks at its 75,000 square-foot facility in Westlake, Ohio. The facility is home to 55 employees, who work upstairs, and the warehouse is located in the basement.
Conveyer & Caster’s stocked warehouse pallet racks at its 75,000 square-foot facility in Westlake, Ohio. The facility is home to 55 employees, who work upstairs, and the warehouse is located in the basement. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster’s core values are displayed near the Caster Cafe employee eating area in the Westlake warehouse, serving as a reminder of the company’s Cleveland roots and family culture.
Conveyer & Caster’s core values are displayed near the Caster Cafe employee eating area in the Westlake, Ohio warehouse, serving as a reminder of the company’s Cleveland roots and family culture. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster’s core values on display in the employee work area. They serve as a living, breathing mission statement for the team to help customers.
Conveyer & Caster’s core values on display in the employee work area. They serve as a living, breathing mission statement for the team to help customers. Source: Sarah Wynn
Fourth-generation leadership at Conveyer & Caster: Travis, Jeff, and Tyler Stohr stand in front of the “Generations of Leadership” mural at their Westlake headquarters.
Fourth-generation leadership at Conveyer & Caster: Travis, Jeff, and Tyler Stohr stand in front of the “Generations of Leadership” mural at their Westlake headquarters. Source: Sarah Wynn
A bay of Conveyer & Casters stock of polyurethane on propylene casters. The company says it’s one of the most popular wheels that it stocks and is popular for OEMs, especially when paired with partial or total lock brake systems to hold machines and equipment in place during operation.
A bay of Conveyer & Casters stock of polyurethane on propylene casters. The company says it’s one of the most popular wheels that it stocks and is popular for OEMs, especially when paired with partial or total lock brake systems to hold machines and equipment in place during operation. Source: Sarah Wynn
Employees assemble casters and fulfill orders at Conveyer & Caster’s warehouse in Westlake, Ohio.
Employees assemble casters and fulfill orders at Conveyer & Caster’s warehouse in Westlake, Ohio. Source: Sarah Wynn
This is an example of the kind of modular or low-profile conveyor with guides and gapping technology that Conveyer & Caster offers.
This is an example of the kind of modular or low-profile conveyor with guides and gapping technology that Conveyer & Caster offers. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster’s Wheels of Fame showcases the company’s tradition of recognizing long-term employment. After two years with the company, each employee is honored with a caster engraved with their name and start date.
Conveyer & Caster’s Wheels of Fame showcases the company’s tradition of recognizing long-term employment. After two years with the company, each employee is honored with a caster engraved with their name and start date. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster honors employees with its Wheels of Fame display. This photo recognizes employees with at least 30 years of service, including Norma Bayness, Trevor Stohr, Craig Goetzmann, Jeff Stohr, Rich Andrews, and Albert Stohr Sr.
Conveyer & Caster honors employees with its Wheels of Fame display. This photo recognizes employees with at least 30 years of service, including Norma Bayness, Trevor Stohr, Craig Goetzmann, Jeff Stohr, Rich Andrews, and Albert Stohr Sr. Source: Sarah Wynn
Honoring over 60 years of Conveyer & Caster’s family-owned material handling business, Trevor and Jeff Stohr’s portraits are part of the historic Cleveland mural marking the company’s founding in 1961.
Honoring over 60 years of Conveyer & Caster’s family-owned material handling business, Trevor and Jeff Stohr’s portraits are part of the historic Cleveland mural marking the company’s founding in 1961. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster honors long-term employees with a caster on its Wheels of Fame display, located in the entryway of its Westlake, Ohio headquarters. After two years of service, each employee gets a caster engraved with their name and start date.
Conveyer & Caster honors long-term employees with a caster on its Wheels of Fame display, located in the entryway of its Westlake, Ohio headquarters. After two years of service, each employee gets a caster engraved with their name and start date. Source: Sarah Wynn
Conveyer & Caster has several awards on display at its Westlake, Ohio, facility. The company says these show the dedication to its clients, employees, and vendor partners.
Conveyer & Caster has several awards on display at its Westlake, Ohio, facility. The company says these show the dedication to its clients, employees, and vendor partners. Source: Sarah Wynn
A variety of casters hanging on the wall at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake warehouse. This is part of their “living, breathing trade show,” showcasing material handling solutions.
A variety of casters hanging on the wall at Conveyer & Caster’s Westlake warehouse. This is part of their “living, breathing trade show,” showcasing material handling solutions. Source: Sarah Wynn
The Conveyer & Caster logo on display at their Westlake warehouse, part of their hands-on, innovative trade show setup.
The Conveyer & Caster logo on display at their Westlake warehouse, part of their hands-on, innovative trade show setup. Source: Sarah Wynn
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Sarah Wynn

Sarah Wynn serves as Senior Editor (Digital) for Packaging OEM. She uses her digital storytelling expertise to highlight packaging machinery, formats, and sustainability. Wynn joined Arrowfly in 2024 with eight years of experience as a digital journalist in local and national news, winning awards for her social media coverage. Email Sarah Wynn at [email protected]