About us

Push & Pull loads of 8KG to 8,000KG, safely, reliably and with ease

Specialist Wheels & Castors are the New Zealand home of Fallshaw castors, Kenda specialty tyres & tubes and Primo non marking healthcare & wheelchair tyres.

Specialist Wheels & Castors (SWC) supplies castors, replacement wheels, material handling equipment, tyres and inner tubes throughout New Zealand. From lightweight furniture and trolleys to heavy-duty industrial equipment, we help customers find the right wheels and castors for the job.

We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with decades of experience in wheels, castors and material handling. Our approach is simple: provide practical advice, quality products and reliable service. Whether you need a single replacement wheel or a complete set of castors for a new trolley, we can help you choose a solution suited to the load, floor surface, environment and application.

We source products from established manufacturers and suppliers, including Fallshaw, an Australian manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience producing wheels and castors. Our range covers everything from economical light-duty castors to heavy industrial wheels and specialised solutions for demanding environments.

We Supply

- Swivel, fixed and braked castors for light-duty through to heavy industrial applications

- Replacement wheels in nylon, rubber,polyurethane, thermoplastic and other materials,

- Material handling equipment including trolleys, pallet trucks and platform trucks,

- Tyres and inner tubes for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, strollers, wheelbarrows, trailers, carts and other equipment,

- Specialised wheels and castors for healthcare, industrial, commercial and other applications.

- Advice on load capacity, wheel material, mounting, floor surfaces and application requirements.

Formerly the industrial division of Sheppards World of Wheels (Sheppard Industries), SWC continues that long history of product knowledge and practical experience in wheels and castors.

Industries We Serve

Our products are used across a wide range of applications, including:

Warehousing & Logistics – Pallet trucks, trolleys, dollies, racking and material handling equipment.

Healthcare & Medical – Hospital beds, medical trolleys, IV stands and specialist equipment, including stainless steel castors for wash-down environments.

Retail – Display units, shelving, stock carts and mobile storage.

Hospitality & Catering – Food service trolleys, banquet tables, luggage carts and mobile kitchen equipment.

Manufacturing & Industrial – Machinery, workbenches, production equipment and mobile plant.

Construction – Heavy-duty wheels and castors for equipment and tools.

Education – Furniture, AV trolleys, whiteboards and mobile equipment.

Events & Entertainment – Staging, lighting, props and mobile equipment.

Automotive & Aerospace – Parts transport, tool storage and production equipment.

Recreation & Personal Transport – Tyres and inner tubes for wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, kayak carts and more.

Waste Management – Wheels and castors for bins, waste carts and recycling equipment.

No matter your industry or mobility challenge, SWC delivers dependable, fit-for-purpose solutions to keep your operation moving.

Need Help Choosing the Right Wheel?

Choosing the right wheel or castor depends on more than load capacity. Floor surface, environment, wheel material, mounting height, manoeuvrability and frequency of use can all affect performance. Our team can help you work through these requirements and find a practical solution.

Whether you need a replacement wheel, new castors for a trolley or a complete material handling solution, talk to SWC.

Specialist Wheels & Castors – helping New Zealand roll with control.

We're proud to be 100% locally owned and operated & supplying quality wheels that will be an asset to your business and last a lifetime.

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Push & Pull loads of 8KG to 8,000KG, safely, reliably and with ease

Specialist Wheels & Castors are the New Zealand home of Fallshaw castors, Kenda specialty tyres & tubes and Primo non marking healthcare & wheelchair tyres.