Ruedas Alex is a well-known European castor and wheel manufacturer with more than 65 years of experience in the market. The company has two factories in Spain, covering over 4.000 m², and two warehouses with a total area of more than 26.000 m².
Ruedas Alex is focused on supplying the highest quality castors and wheels. They have been members of the European Castors Manufacturers Association for many years, and the main pillars are quality, service, and hard work.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
We manufacture castors and wheels for movement solutions and trolleys. The main applications for our castors are in the logistics area, automotive, aeronautics, internal logistics, containers, hospital equipment, and more. All our products are manufactured in Spain at our expanding factories.
What’s the news about new products/services?
The new products we have developed this year are based on market needs. We have introduced high-load and low-profile wheels, like the LP series, more elegant solutions for commercial equipment like the Black BH series, and more resistant puncture-proof pneumatic wheels. We have also innovated in brake types and directional locks to meet the demands of customers with high-load and industrial trolleys. Nonetheless the excellence and continuous innovation exceeds expectations in our Stainless steel (INOX) series.
What are the ranges of products/services?
We offer over 4.500 castor and wheel references in our catalogue, with an additional 1,000 custom-made for clients. These range from heavy-load castors to industrial and mid-load castors, as well as furniture and decoration models. In addition to the general wheels, we also manufacture temperature-resistant wheels, conductive wheels, and wheels for the hospitality and healthcare sectors. We cover everything from wheels that handle up to 8.000 kg to those for loads as small as 10 kg.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
The castor and wheel market is very interesting nowadays. Due to global events, there has been a shift towards increasing logistics and manufacturing operations in Europe, which has created a higher demand for movement and logistics solutions, an area where we excel. The market has experienced growth after a significant recovery from the pandemic and is currently stable and growing.
What can you tell us about market trends?
In the castor and wheel sector, we are seeing an increasing demand for castors that support higher loads and have a lower profile. There is also a growing trend towards making wheels capable of carrying more weight and operating at a faster pace. Additionally, we are focusing on enhancing the durability and strength of wheels by improving their internal components.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
In our sector, besides higher-load wheels, round-profile wheels are an innovative solution for trolleys pulled by AGVs and robots in internal warehouse logistics. This is an area where we are investing heavily in R&D to provide easier and more comfortable solutions for our clients. Another innovative product we have developed is the speed castor, used in trolley trains inside warehouses, which helps clients increase productivity. Moreover, we are continuously improving brake types and directional locks to make them more resistant and durable against wear and tear.
What estimations do you have for the rest of 2024?
2024 has been a very successful year. We have positioned ourselves as the strongest castor and wheel manufacturer in Spain, with steady growth. We are focusing on export and entering new markets in Europe, America, and Africa. We believe that 2025 will also bring positive prospects, thanks to the innovations and investments we are making in our factories, allowing us to become even more competitive.