Rite From The Source

Episode 16 of Rite from the Source ft. Norb Hahn, an original Dok-Lok developer, and Brad Stone, the current Director of Engineering at Rite-Hite.  As we celebrate 40 years of Dok-Lok, Norb shares Dok-Lok's cocktail napkin origins and history. Looking ahead, Brad dives into how the engineering team is continuing to evolve to keep trailers, products, and people safe for the next 40 years. 

Episode 15 of Rite from the Source ft. Matt Fleckenstein, a regional vice president at Rite-Hite.  In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt discusses the challenges facility managers are facing right now. From employee sanitation to separation, a suite of solutions and ideas are addressed that managers can consider implementing to keep essential production running smoothly and safely.  🚨 For m...

Episode 14 of Rite from the Source ft. Gerry Timms, vice president and general manager of Arbon.  Gerry covers planned maintenance programs and why facility managers should be utilizing one. From choosing a service provider to the specifics of maintenance plans, Timms shares his expertise.  🚨 For more information, visit  https://www.ritehite.com/ . 

Episode 13 of Rite from the Source ft. Matt Fleckenstein, regional vice president of sales with Rite-Hite.  Matt shares industry tips for how to make cold storage facilities more energy-efficient through equipment-based solutions that help improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. He'll also dive into real-life examples of how cold storage facilities are implementing equipment to become safer an...

Episode 12 of Rite from the Source ft. Joe Ellestad, customer relations representative with Rite-Hite.  Working with facility managers from around the country, Joe dives into the most common loading dock and facility challenges industry pros are talking about today. You'll also learn about the innovative products on the market to address the rising demands your business is facing.  🚨For more info...

Episode 11 of Rite from the Source ft. Gary Borgerding, Engineering Project Manager with Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures.  Gary provides insights for facility managers looking to understand the causes and solutions for loading dock gaps. Breaking down the Eclipse shelter, he'll share the industries that benefit from an advanced dock shelter system and the engineering behind the innovative produ...

Episode #10 of Rite from the Source features Mary Blaser, director of marketing and business development for Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures. Creating a quality seal at the loading dock is essential to product integrity, employee safety, and operational efficiency. Mary shares strategies for optimizing the loading dock environment with innovative seals and shelters. If you enjoyed this episode...

Episode #9 of Rite from the Source features Kyle Justice, product manager at Rite-Hite. The food industry is highly regulated, which means facility managers need solutions at the loading dock and throughout the facility to ensure they are compliant and protect value products.  Kyle shares strategies for implementing fabric curtain walls and enclosures throughout every facility.  If you enjoyed thi...

Episode #8 of Rite from the Source features John Hargarten, regional sales vice president at Rite-Hite. Distribution centers and warehouses are dense with dangers and safety risks (loading docks, blind corners, automated working areas). Yet, facility managers are tasked with increasing productivity and efficiency, while retaining the well-being of employees. That's where safety equipment, training...

Episode #7 of Rite from the Source features Matt Fleckenstein, cold storage specialist and regional vice president of sales at Rite-Hite. Consumers are demanding quick, effecient fulfillment of their refrigerated and frozen products. That means cold storage facilities need to operate effectively in every aspect of temperature control and logistics at the loading dock and throughout the facility. M...

Episode #6 of Rite from the Source features Aaron Weigel, a project engineer at Rite-Hite. You'll learn directly from the engineering team that concepts and designs high-volume, low-speed fans (HVLS) for Rite-Hite's suite of fans found in a variety of industrial facility applications. Discover trends in HVLS fans, including destratification, wireless control, and full building management system in...

Episode #5 of Rite from the Source features Jon Schumacher, director of marketing for Rite-Hite Doors. Jon shares his insights on high speed door applications in cleanroom areas and other cleanroom environments such as frozen food and pharmaceutical facilities. You'll also learn how to pick the best type of door for your specific application to protect your product and employees while increasing e...

Episode #4 of Rite from the Source features Jeff Johnston, business manager at Arbon Equipment. In this episode, Jeff dives into the designs and layouts for the next generation of industrial facilities. As employees interact and work alongside an increasing number of automated machines and equipment, it's essential that facility and safety managers are up-to-date with the latest OSHA regulations,...

Episode #3 of Rite from the Source features John Ritter, product manager at Rite-Hite Doors. In this episode, he shares key OSHA regulations for automated processes that every facility and safety manager should know. Ritter also dives into safety strategies for addressing and mitigating these dangerous processes. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show...

Episode #2 of Rite from the Source features Chad Dillavou, product manager of Rite-Hite Products Corp. He discusses high-tech solutions that facility managers can implement to bring safety to every dock. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite's social media channels. 🚨  ritehite.com

The first episode of Rite From The Source features Walt Swietlik, the director of customer relations and sales support for Rite-Hite. As the head of the Fly-In program in Milwaukee, Walt sees hundreds of facility managers every year and understands the biggest challenges they face today. With an eye toward safety, Walt addresses specific solutions that can increase efficiency and improve the well-...