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COLSON CASTER PERFORMA WHEEL PRODUCTS GET NEW iSHOES ROLLING IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING


Cool 20-MPH ‘Green' Commuting Application from Young Inventor


Jonesboro, Arkansas, December 4, 2007 – Colson Caster Corporation, the world's leading   manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, today announced  that its Performa Rubber Wheels product models are being used in a new and unique commuting product. iShoes, created by Ilya Kaganovich, a young inventor and graduate from the University of Minnesota, are strap-on, battery-driven rolling shoes that can top out at 20  miles per hour for economical and convenient scooting around the city or the campus. But then, unlike the much larger and more expensive Segway product, the iShoes can be tossed into a case or a backpack upon arrival at work or class.


"We know there are thousands of new and interesting applications involving our products," said Chuck Bub, general manager of Colson. "But the potential for fun with the iShoes, along with  the realities of designing a viable method of economical and green commuting really caught our imagination."


After testing many wheel products, Kaganovich selected the Colson Performa Wheels for their durability in all weather and road conditions. The Performa products are designed with resistance to chemical agents and water, which ensured they could handle the punishment and temperatures of the road as well as its material makeup. The Colson wheels also provide the iShoes a maximum hard-tread surface but with the cushion ride of soft rubber, all in silent-running motion. Available in colors, the Performa line allows flexibility for future iShoes style changes and customization.


"The Performa Wheel collection is a one-stop shop for our iShoe designs," said Kaganovich.  "We are able, through tests and trials, to make adjustments to our platform and frame and are always assured of finding a wheel in the Performa group that fits our new specs."


Powered by a fully rechargeable, on-board Nano battery, the iShoes have a unique recharging braking technology that further extends the ride. At only $499, the iShoes are available now just in time for holiday gift giving. For more information on iShoes, visit www.theishoes.com.


About Colson Caster Corporation

For more than a century, Colson Caster Corporation has been providing the world with the highest quality and largest selection of premier caster and wheel products. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas for the last 50 years, and with more than 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, Colson designs and produces the industry's largest selection of casters and wheel products, caster options, and accessories. The company is the leader in caster innovation and builds exclusive caster products for all of the world's markets.

For more information, visit www.colsoncaster.com.


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