Released on: March 25, 2008, 3:01 pm

Press Release Author: Caster Concepts, Inc.

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: Doug Backinger, Product Development Engineer at Caster
Concepts, Inc, has been accepted to the University of Michigan College of
Engineering to pursue a degree of Master of Engineering in Manufacturing. Doug has
also been accepted as an endowed fellow in the world renowned Tauber Institute for
Global Operations.

Press Release Body: (Albion, Michigan) - March 26, 2008. Mr. Doug Backinger, Product
Development Engineer at Caster Concepts, Inc, has been accepted to the University of
Michigan College of Engineering to pursue a degree of Master of Engineering in
Manufacturing. Doug has also been accepted as an endowed fellow in the world
renowned Tauber Institute for Global Operations. The Tauber Institute is a
multidisciplinary program between the College of Engineering and the Ross School of
Business that focuses on creating industry leading operations and manufacturing
professionals. Doug will begin his studies and fellowship in August 2008. Doug has
been with Caster Concepts full time since the May of 2006 and has played a key role
in the company\'s ISO 9001-2000 program and the polymer research and development in
Reaction Industries.



\"Doug has been a key individual in the growth of Caster Concepts, Inc\" stated
William Dobbins president of Caster Concepts. \" We are excited for Doug and this
wonderful opportunity. Caster Concepts is dedicated to continuing education and we
look forward to supporting Doug in this new challenge\" explained Dobbins. Doug
stated that while the program would be challenging he was excited about an
opportunity that would continue to build his skills in engineering while rounding
out his educational experience.

Web Site: http://www.casterconcepts.com

Contact Details: Dr. William Dobbins, President
bdobbins@casterconcepts.com
517-629-8838