Rite-Hite manufactures loading dock equipment, industrial doors and safety systems to improve safety and productivity in industrial facilities.
Rite-Hite Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA)New on Amplifa
About Rite-Hite
Rite-Hite is a manufacturer and supplier of loading dock and industrial facility equipment: dock levelers, vehicle restraints (dock locks), industrial doors including high-speed doors and cold storage doors, dock seals and shelters, HVLS industrial fans, industrial safety barriers, as well as software and automation solutions for the loading dock. The company became known for the DOK-LOK trailer restraint system, which was developed in 1980 and achieved worldwide distribution. The portfolio also includes service, repair and maintenance of dock levelers, industrial doors and vehicle restraints, planned maintenance programs, on-site assessments, as well as planning and design consulting for loading docks and their automation. Rite-Hite has operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia, and serves customers from logistics and warehousing, the food industry (including FSMA requirements, freezer and cool storage) as well as general industry. In German-speaking regions, support is provided through a network of local sales and service representatives.
- Site
- Milwaukee
- Processes
- Service, repair and maintenance of dock door, dock leveler and vehicle restraint equipment, Loading dock automation design services (planning, construction, design consulting,, On-site assessments and energy & safety assessments, Service, repair and maintenance of dock levelers, Industrial door service and repair (high-speed, cold storage, roll-up and overhead doors), Vehicle restraint service and repair (dock locks), Planned maintenance programs, Product upgrade solutions
- Materials
- Engineering and Design Consulting, Service and Maintenance, Software Solutions
- Industries
- Logistics and warehousing, Food industry, Industrial/production, Food industry (including FSMA requirements, freezer/cool storage)
- 01
Engineering and product design
- 02
Manufacturing of loading dock equipment and industrial doors
- 03
Sales through representative and dealer network
- 04
Service, repair and maintenance
- 05
Planning and automation consulting
Products and Processes
Engineering and Design Consulting
Planning, construction and design consulting for loading docks as well as automation and control integration.
Service and Maintenance
Service, repair and maintenance of dock levelers, industrial doors and vehicle restraints of all brands.
Software Solutions
Software such as Rite-Hite ONE and Dok-Commander Pro for control, analytics and monitoring at the loading dock.
Locations
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECorporate headquarters
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service, repair and maintenance of dock door, dock leveler and vehicle restraint equipmentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Loading dock automation design services (planning, construction, design consulting,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-site assessments and energy & safety assessmentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1980
Development of the DOK-LOK trailer restraint system (rotating hook), which achieved worldwide distribution.
- 1987
Founding of the subsidiary Arbon Equipment Corporation with over 700 employees in the USA, Canada and Australia.
- 1991
Acquisition of Frommelt Industries (industrial doors, cold storage doors, dock seals and shelters).
Acquisition of DuctSox (fabric ductwork, Dubuque, Iowa); acquisition of KE FIBERTEC AS (News Hub, 2026).