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This section provides an overview for dock shelters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 dock shelter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dock shelter companies as of December, 2024: 1.Beacon Industries, Inc., 2.NORDOCK INC., 3.Inkema.
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A Dock Shelter refers to an airtight device used when trucks, containers, and similar vehicles enter factories, warehouses, or logistics centers. Its purpose is to close the gap between the loading dock and the truck bed, creating an airtight seal. The name "Dock Shelter" is derived from the visual resemblance of the shelter's form to the entrance of a doghouse.
Through the use of Dock Shelters, it becomes possible to minimize the impact of external factors such as rain, wind, and dust, thereby enhancing cleanliness and improving hygiene management within the facility. It also prevents the occurrence of odors by blocking the flow of external air, providing an odor-resistant effect. Additionally, by controlling the influx of cold and warm air, energy loss is reduced, leading to improved energy efficiency.
Dock Shelters find applications in locations requiring controlled environments, such as warehouses and factories. These are places where greenhouse management is essential, encompassing a wide range of items like food products (including refrigerated and frozen goods), electronic devices, pharmaceuticals, apparel, and more.
There are two main types of Dock Shelters. The first is the Fixed Dock Shelter, characterized by a predetermined height of the loading dock. The second is the Mobile Dock Shelter, allowing adjustment of the loading dock height to match the height of the truck.
Due to the high level of sealing provided by Dock Shelters, preventing air leakage into the external environment, there is an energy-saving effect. This helps reduce operational power consumption in the air conditioning systems associated with Dock Shelters, leading to cost savings.
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Beacon Industries, Inc., established in 1949 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of material handling and loading dock equipment. Their product range includes dock levelers, lift tables, yard ramps, and loading ramps used in industries such as logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution centers. The productivity and safety of many industrial applications are increased thanks to their equipment, which enables safe and effective material handling.
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S., is a manufacturer and global supplier specializing in loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, and more. The company’s product portfolio includes vehicle restraints, loading dock levelers, industrial doors, dock seals and shelters, barrier safety systems, and more. These products are designed to enhance safety, security, energy efficiency, and environmental control across various industries. The company also offers product service, repair and maintenance, as well as product upgrade solutions.With locations in the U.S., China, Brazil, Germany and Poland, Rite-Hite serves clients in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
McGuire, founded in 1952 and operates under Systems LLC, is an American manufacturer based in Germantown, Wisconsin, and Malvern, Arkansas, specializing in loading dock equipment. The company’s lineup includes air-powered, hydraulic, and mechanical loading dock levelers. A range of edge-of-dock and specialty dock levelers are also part of its portfolio. The company also offers automatic and manual vehicle restraints and safety products like dock alerts and safety barriers. The company further develops online loading dock analytics systems, providing loading metrics to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses. These products are utilized in retail, warehousing, and distribution applications.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. is a manufacturer and distributor of material handling equipment, based in Michigan since 1957. The company produces equipment for various industries such as they make floor markers, speed bumps and car stops, etc. for Facilities Maintenance. Their hoists and trollies, drum handling equipment, carts, and dollies, and industrial ladders have applications in the agricultural, manufacturing, construction, and general marketing industries. Other than that scales, casters, wheels, packaging equipment, and similar items have uses in the postal services, hospitals, restaurants, and food production companies. Overall Vestil provides a solution to manage material handling in any department.
Loading Systems is a manufacturer of dock equipment, industrial doors, and related security systems established in 1965 and located in Lelystad, The Netherlands. The company offers industrial doors in different grades for compartmentalization of internal environments, such as sectional or fire doors. It also offers systems for docking operations, such as lifting platforms, retractable bollards, and docking shelters for loading or unloading operations. The company serves clients in the port, transportation, and logistics sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Industries, Inc. |
20.7%
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| 2 | NORDOCK INC. |
12.1%
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| 3 | Inkema |
10.3%
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| 4 | Rite-Hite |
10.3%
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| 5 | Gateway Industrial Products, Inc. |
8.6%
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| 6 | Comfort Tech, Inc. |
6.9%
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| 7 | DoorHan Group |
6.9%
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| 8 | GMA Dock Equipment |
5.2%
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| 9 | McGuire |
5.2%
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| 10 | Loading Systems |
5.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dock shelter page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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United States of America
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