Rite-Hite

Name: Rite-Hite
Address: 195 S. Rite-Hite Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, US
Telephone: +18004560600

Founded in 1965, Rite-Hite is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems and industrial door solutions.

Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility. Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered

dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service. Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.

06/17/2026

Can automation improve loading dock safety?

Yes. The right automation solutions can help reduce human error, create more consistent processes, and improve interactions between people, equipment, and vehicles at the loading dock.

As facilities look to automate operations, many are finding benefits that go beyond productivity. Automation can support safer dock operations, improve process consistency, and help strengthen OSHA compliance efforts by reducing common risks found in one of the most hazardous areas of a facility.

Discover how loading dock automation can help improve safety while supporting operational performance.

https://ow.ly/af5U50Zbkz9

06/16/2026

Is your loading dock supporting your FSMA compliance efforts?

For food and beverage facilities focused on cleanliness, temperature control, and environmental separation, vertical-storing levelers offer important advantages. Yet a gap exists along the pit floor that can expose facilities to dust, debris, moisture, pests, and uncontrolled air infiltration.

Our latest blog explains why sealing the “fourth side” below the leveler is critical for cleaner loading dock conditions and stronger environmental control.

Read the full blog below to see whether your dock design is addressing this gap 👇
https://ow.ly/fKKq50ZbRAr

06/12/2026

Drivers have limited sightlines when backing trailers into docks. Asking workers to enter the drive approach to verify restraint engagement creates unnecessary risk.

Eliminate that exposure by providing real-time HD video of trailer presence and restraint status from inside the facility.

Lok-Vu® Pro paired with Dok-Commander® Pro helps visibility become actionable. The integrated camera automatically captures video tied to safety events and equipment faults, ensuring the footage is there when it’s needed most.

Investigations that once took hours can now be completed in minutes. Patterns of unsafe behavior and recurring equipment issues become easier to identify before they lead to bigger problems.

The dock does not just get safer. It becomes more visible, more connected, and easier to manage.

06/05/2026

Software updates shouldn't require downtime.

Dok-Commander® Pro delivers over-the-air updates without service calls, technician visits or hardware upgrades. No scheduled maintenance windows. No coordinated shutdowns. No throughput lost while waiting for a firmware update cycle.

It's a small shift in how updates work. The operational impact compounds over every update, every quarter, every facility.

05/28/2026

Hotter summers are becoming normal for industrial facilities across the U.S.

Longer heat waves are increasing pressure on warehouse operations, manufacturing environments, and distribution centers. The impact goes beyond higher energy bills.

Excess heat can reduce employee productivity, create unsafe working conditions, increase HVAC strain, and disrupt operational efficiency across the facility.

HVLS (High Volume Low Speed) fans can help you address all these risks. Click the link in the comments to learn what HVLS fan is right for your operation 👇

05/27/2026

Heading to Automate 2026?

Make time to connect with the Rite-Hite machine guarding team at Booth 531. Whether you're evaluating machine safety around robotics and automation systems or looking for smarter ways to help protect employees near hazardous equipment, our experts are ready to talk through your operation’s challenges and goals.

Stop by for a closer look at our latest machine guarding solutions and schedule dedicated time with our team onsite.

📅 June 22-25
📍 McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
📌 Booth 531

Schedule your meeting at the link in the comments 👇

05/26/2026

Your loading dock could be driving up energy costs.

Gaps around the dock can allow outside air into the facility, making it harder to maintain consistent indoor temperatures and putting added strain on HVAC systems.

Our latest blog explores how better dock design and proper sealing solutions can help reduce energy loss, improve environmental control, and support more efficient facility operations.

Read the full article at the link in the comments to learn how solutions like the PitMaster® Vertical Under-Leveler Seal can help protect your facility 👇

05/22/2026

Controls can either help or hurt your safety and uptime at the loading dock. Are your dock controls doing enough to support your operation?

Many facility control systems still function as basic interfaces, relying on lights, push buttons, and interlocks with minimal data visibility or operational insight. As the loading dock becomes a more critical control point for safety, uptime, and workflow optimization, expectations are shifting toward more advanced, data-driven control solutions.

As dock operations grow more complex, control systems are evolving to match. Check out the blog in the comments to help you identify the signs that your dock controls may be holding back safety and uptime and how the latest innovations can help👇

05/19/2026

Our 2026 Dock Operations Benchmark Report analyzed data from 168+ facilities. The bigger question is: what does that data reveal about your operation?

Are docks sitting idle longer than they should?
Are unseen safety overrides occurring?
Are equipment failures becoming too frequent?

Improving dock performance starts with asking better questions and having the visibility to answer them.

The difference comes down to insight, and insight begins with visibility.

Read the report linked in the comments to see how these benchmark insights translate into real operational improvements. 👇

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Rite-Hite Milwaukee office blood drive on May 13! ❤️

Together, we achieved an incredible impact:

🩸 51 appointments
🩸 41 total units collected
🩸 33 successful whole blood donations
🩸 8 successful double red blood units collected
🩸 1 first-time donor

Most importantly, these donations have the potential to impact 123 local patients in need.

We’re grateful to every donor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this event a success. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our community!

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195 S. Rite-Hite Way
Milwaukee, WI
53204

Telephone

+18004560600

Website

http://www.ritehite.com/

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