Thank you to all the customers in the last 25 years who’ve made Scraper Systems™ the best-selling automated rooftop snow removal solution for trailers, buses, and transportation vehicles. While we’re proud of the last quarter century, here’s to always looking ahead at another 25 years—and beyond—of getting truck and transportation drivers out on the road faster and safer!

Rite-Hite cold storage doors ensure food safety while maintaining supply chain integrity. For more information, contact us today!

Coming up with safety meeting topics for your workers can be difficult. Here are the latest safety topics addressing challenges that workers face today.

Are your old doors for cold storage causing energy loss? Learn more about how we can help improve your cold storage energy efficiency today.

It is no secret that there is a lot of traffic at the loading dock, and there’s no doubt that the drive approach is a dangerous place for pedestrians to be. With the need to open trailer doors, chock tires, lower landing gear, place trailer stands and maintain dock equipment, sometimes people find themselves without a choice to put themselves in a dangerous position.

Customizing a loading dock door is rare, but it can be done! We’ll walk you through standard sizes and how you can customize an overhead door for your facility.

Today’s supply chain disruptions pose challenges that directly impact facility operations. Learn more about the importance of prioritizing equipment maintenance.

Operational equipment safety in the workplace is vital to the function of the job. Learn why having a quality dock leveler hinge is so important.

From Snow Removal Machines and Dok-Loks® to HVLS fans and Software Platforms, solutions from Rite-Hite® help make the loading dock safer while improving worker productivity. Learn how incorporating these solutions support smart long-term goals for any type of facility! 

Designed for live loading situations, Rite-Hite Vertical Barrier vehicle restraints’ (VBR) provide solid, dependable upward pressure to rear-impact guards (RIGS). Because the cab of the trailer is connected to the load, the “wrap and hook” design of Rotating Hook Restraints is not necessary as the connected fifth wheel of the truck to trailer helps prevent vertical movement along with the VBR. The exclusive 4.25” high barrier wit...

For Rite-Hite, 2021 was all about focusing on our motto “Always Looking Ahead.” This year, we developed and introduced several timesaving, safety-enhancing products that bring smart technology to the loading dock, allowing facilities to keep pace with the seemingly endless rise in demand. Here is our 2021 new product recap.

Are you running your industrial facility in the most effective way? Here are 5 ways to maximize productivity, safety, and profits through planning.

Deck with self-flex on the loading dock is crucial for the safety of your staff and equipment. Learn more about Rite-Hite's deck flex solutions.

Snow laws vary widely by state and province, and they affect all drivers on the road, not just the drivers licensed in the state that has regulation. Whether your fleet is driving to, through, or from snowy areas, fleet managers and drivers need to know the laws in their geographical footprint to safely keep their trucks and buses on the road after a snowstorm. Keep abreast of legislation in the states and provinces covered by your incoming and outgoing...

Using roof rakes to remove rooftop snow from buses is hard work. It takes a toll on employees and it’s time consuming. FleetPlow™ Model MD-12B is Scraper Systems’ newest machine for automated snow removal. It’s robust, reliable and designed for fast, efficient snow removal from school bus fleets. Foxborough Public Schools Transportation manager, Dennis Fletcher, describes the difference his operation experiences with the Model MD...

Is your logistics team meeting new consumer expectations or do you need to shift your operations? Read this article to learn more about trends in inventory management and the latest technology for warehouses.

Material handling and in-plant equipment is utilized across all types of industries and is available to suit all types of applications and address a variety of needs. At Rite-Hite, we make it our business to help you identify specific challenges, evaluate the options, and provide the products and services that are required to run your operation efficiently. Download any of our essential guides to help you learn best practices for your industry.

Exterior and interior warehouse doors have the potential to reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, and boost productivity for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.

Use our savings calculator to compare the yearly operational costs associated with manual clearing of snow from your fleet vs automated clearing with a FleetPlow. For best information, customize the results by using data from your own operation. Or, if you prefer, use the example data included for truck and bus scenarios.

Are you ready? Hurricanes can destroy your business if you are not prepared. Our 5 step list can help you to prepare yourself for hurricane season.

Upgrade your loading dock safety equipment with new technology to help improve communications, prevent accidents, mitigate operator error, and take back control of your warehouse loading docks.

Clearing snow from your fleet is essential after a winter snowstorm. So is protecting your employees and your bottom line. Every minute your team spends using a laborious hand tool like a bus or tractor trailer snow brush or rake puts your team and your company at risk for unwanted injuries and extra costs.

We’re discovering more intelligent and safer ways to operate with new hardware, software and tools at the loading dock and in the warehouse. Here’s 5 New Ways to Increase Productivity at the Loading Dock.

On April 22, 1980, the vehicle restraint industry as we know it was born when Rite-Hite introduced the original Dok-Lok. The product of several years of research and development, the Dok-Lok has paved the way for Rite-Hite to become the industry leader across many product categories. But, do you know how the vehicle restraint industry has evolved over the past 40 years?

Maintenance experts can tell if your equipment needs to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded and, better yet, help predict and prevent breakdowns at the loading dock and inside your warehouse.

Finding the right parts for your loading dock, vehicle restraint, or door repair is crucial to your warehouse running safely, efficiently, and with as little downtime as possible. Is there a difference between Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Aftermarket parts? Branded or knock off replacement parts?  

Businesses that create a comprehensive, capital expenditure budget, set themselves up for success. Learn how to create a more efficient loading dock.

Downtime at the loading dock means delays. If product isn't moving, business and profits are lost. Here are four tips to reduce loading dock downtime.

Vehicle restraints, or trailer restraints, are devices that latch onto trailers to keep them from separating from the dock during loading/unloading. They were first introduced by Rite-Hite in 1980 as a better solution than wheel chocks, which were known to be ineffective. Restraints have been recognized by OSHA since 1981 as an acceptable alternative to wheel chocks.

Due to the make-up of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals, it’s critical they are stored in cold temperatures to ensure their effectiveness. Let’s take a look at how maintaining the cold chain with proper equipment, like high-speed doors, plays a large role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Does your most demanding dock operation require a hydraulic dock leveler or a mechanical dock leveler? Hydraulic dock levelers are operated by controls--the push of a button--and don’t require the operator to use a pull chain.

There are many variables to consider when designing a fan configuration and there is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' HVLS fan plan.

Rite-Hite fan models include the Revolution Fan with a geared motor and the Revolution 25, 75 and 150 Series Fans powered by direct drive technology. Not sure which fan is right for you? We're here to help.

Site surveys can be compared to first-time home inspections. A preliminary site survey can help facilities take stock of any equipment that needs to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded. At the loading dock, this will include a thorough inspection of loading dock levelers, vehicle restraints, dock controls, loading dock seals and shelter, and industrial doors.

When the time comes to build new, update or add-on to an industrial building, warehouse or distribution center, it’s common to shop different vendors for loading dock and in-plant equipment needs. Finding a single source provider can seem impossible, but can be a critical choice to help appropriately address the challenges at all ends of your facility.

The food and beverage industry faced numerous challenges this year. As a facility manager, you might find yourself with questions about the integrity of your products and daily operations that are rippling through the entire supply chain. At Rite- Hite we understand the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry. That’s why we evaluate options and implement effective, compliant solutions for your loading dock and in-plant needs.

Food and beverage is a massive industry made up of many parts. Food manufacturing is one of those parts of the whole, and staying on top of its trends is vital to keeping up with competition and improving your bottom line.

As it becomes more common for cold storage warehouses to build its facilities upward, rather than outward, it’s imperative to make fall protection and other safety initiatives a priority.

Regulations in the Food and Beverage Industry are constantly changing and evolving, and keeping up with regulatory compliance can be a challenge unless you have a strict plan in place.

Why do loading docks need vehicle restraint systems? Read more and see how loading dock safety has changed through the years.

Vehicle restraints are a requirement for total dock safety, but all restraints aren’t equal. Here we look at dock locks versus wheel chocks.

Maintaining loading dock levelers can reduce the likelihood of breakdowns while ensuring safety on the dock, front and center. So…how do you know when a dock leveler needs to be serviced or repaired?

There's no doubt about it, today's warehouses are bigger and taller than they were two decades ago. With that change, a variety of other shifts in warehouse and distribution center design trends have taken place. Read our blog to learn more.

Every industry has its own set of organizations that oversee regulations and codes to ensure safety. The rules generally encapsulate safety for the employees working in the industry; the consumers of the products developed, processed or stored in these facilities, and; the transporters that comprise its supply chain. Here is a list of key regulatory bodies you should follow to help keep you up to date on new or changing regulations.

Perhaps more than ever, product integrity and contamination control are ever-present concerns in any industry. Long before our recent pandemic, cleanrooms and wash-down protocols can play a key role in ensuring both. Removing contaminants from production processes is imperative to meet standards and provide the highest quality products.

Robotic process automation in the manufacturing industry has really taken off, so robots and fully automated systems can be found in new applications and in almost every industry. Every day, robotic integrators are building machines that improve productivity, output and quality controls - is machine safety keeping up, too?

Complete cleanliness of laboratory facilities and pharmaceutical plants is vital. There is the immediate safety of workers to remain safe from chemical hazards at all times, as well as the health and well-being of millions of consumers/patients in the long-term. CFR and ISO have developed a variety of regulations to help with these safety concerns.

Dock Management Software is a paperless system for the management of logistics operations. By replacing spreadsheets, clipboard checks and two-way radios customers like Arctic Cold Storage are connecting with their materials handlers, yard personnel and carriers in real-time

Despite the regular discussion of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), it’s important to remember the wide array of other food safety regulations and initiatives that must be enforced throughout facilities across the country. Here are 7 examples of regulations every food and beverage processor should be aware.

As the name implies, cleanrooms must be clean. In certain industries, it’s imperative that cleanrooms are up to code to not only avoid fines, but to keep consumers safe. Fortunately, there are many tools and equipment options to remain in compliance, ensure product integrity, and improve bottom lines.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a system of collecting machine-to-machine data, and sharing information from sensors to internal networks, so businesses can make smarter decisions and improve their workflows.

Utilizing high-volume, low speed (HVLS) fans allow you to improve your heating efficiency and lower your energy bills during the winter months through a process called destratification.

As the trend in industrial facilities is to build upward not out, fall protection for elevated platforms and mezzanines needs to be addressed with mezzanine safety gates - a must-have for any facility that is looking to expand vertically.

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requires all organisations in Australia to prioritise safety across the supply chain. That means everyone can share the responsibility and liability. These laws hold harsh penalties – fines starting at $300,000 and/or jail time – for any individual or facility that fails to comply.  

Loading dock safety includes many familiar hazards, but dock leveler stump-out is one that you may not know has the potential to negatively impact your entire loading dock operation.

High speed doors function as an optimal solution to your industrial facility’s barrier initiatives. While many are used exclusively for interior use, there are times when high speed doors are needed for exterior applications. When this is the case, Rite-Hite has the exterior high speed door solution for you. 

Enforced in the US by the FDA, cGMP requirements were created for manufacturers to ensure consumers are receiving a safe product. Here, we detail requirements, common violations and technological solutions so you can be better prepared to comply.

We asked... and you answered. Want to know what people in your industry are doing in 2019? Read on to find out!

Safety barriers are a necessary protection for warehouse and industrial environments, but sometimes permanent barriers are restrictive and that’s when retractable safety barriers may fit your needs.

Heat stress and exhaustion in the workplace can be dangerous or even deadly, but it’s preventable. The installation of High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans can be your solution for workplace heat stress in addition to energy savings and more.  

Industrial curtain walls offer a wide range of benefits, one of them being safety, for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and other industrial facilities.

Whether you use roll-up doors, high speed or overhead and dock doors, the appropriate service and maintenance is essential to keeping an efficient business.

Safety isn’t the only concern at the loading dock as security has become an increasingly important aspect of loading dock management.

Efficient loading docks help to eliminate unnecessary delays, keeping customers satisfied, while helping to improve safety and productivity.

The summer months can be brutally hot at times, especially for warehouse and industrial facility workers. Air-conditioning certainly helps, but can be expensive. What are your other options?

When deciding on which type of machine guarding method is best for your specific needs, the choices typically fall into two categories: physical machine guards and light curtains. Find out the benefits of each inside!

Check out the results of this Rite-Hite survey and see how you compare to your industry peers. 

Learn more about the types of maintenance and how you can save money, reduce energy costs and increase the lifespan of your dock equipment with the proper maintenance strategy.

In addition to manufacturing high-quality equipment, Rite-Hite is proud of its exclusive distribution network. Find out why Rite-Hite reps are a step above the rest!

Rite-Hite's 2015 Customer Survey Reesults are in. See what our customers are saying.

See how one company dealt with fire lane restrictions with their outdoor application.

Contamination control is critical in a wide spectrum of industries, none more so than food manufacturing and processing. Several methods can be used to keep particulate in one space from contaminating another, including...

In this blog post we will look at two heat containment applications and how curtain walls worked as an effective solution.

Common machine guarding mistakes include improper maintenance, the intentional removal of the safeguarding devices to increase production and the lack of a formal risk assessment.

When researching HVLS fans, there are four key areas for consideration: 1. Blade Design 2. Hub and Mounting System 3. Safety 4. On-site Consultation

Reducing heat transfer between rooms with freezer and cold storage doors is a key component for improving cold storage operations and keeping the storage space as dry as possible.

See what is to come for the curtain wall industry...

Rite-Hite will be exhibiting at the International Dairy Show November 3-6 held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Rite-Hite fans will keep the players cool as the Pawtucket Red Sox take on the Reno Aces in the Gildan Triple A National Championship.

Rite-Hite exhibited at the industry's newest expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries, MODEX 2012! Read more about our success...

Have a need to control, create, define or reclaim space within your facility, but looking to maximize your purchasing dollars? Consider using industrial curtains. Here are four reasons fabric curtain walls are an affordable solution:

There are 3 certainties in life: Death, Taxes, and Change! For businesses, change can come in many forms. Perhaps the sales force has had a banner year and your company is taking on new accounts; or maybe some other division…

Curtain walls can be used in a variety of different ways.  Read on to see how you might use one in your facility.

You can make the decision in no time at all.  Just answer this one simple question...

What questions should you be asking before you design your loading dock? Part 1

Dust can not only be a nuisance, but also cause serious health risks and impact product quality.  Learn how supplementing your current exhaust system could be the best bet for your business.

See easy and affordable ways to keep your product fresher and maintain your bottom line.

Discover six benefits of using fabric curtain walls instead of rigid panel walls.

American manufacturers represent a huge chunk of the economy.  How can they optimize their processes?

See all the differences in curtain walls, and the services you should expect throughout the buying process.

“So what? Why should I care that Zoneworks is on Twitter? I don’t need my Twitter timeline packed with curtain wall information.” Good points, and I hear what you are saying. However...

Whether you're looking for a high or low humidity solution, curtain walls can be your answer.

Read why you'll never consider clunky metal panel walls again.

Read a detailed take on what happens throughout the installation process.

Learn a few ways to show the benefits of industrial curtain walls.

Do you have a problem at your facility you just can't seem to solve?  So did these managers.  Read how curtain walls might just be your solution.