DL Manufacturing makes loading-dock equipment, having begun in 1996 with its Versa Light, built in the founder’s basement in Kirkville, New York. The North Syracuse company grew its headquarters and manufacturing space over time and reports a workforce of more than 65 employees nationwide. Its stated focus is improving loading-dock safety and productivity through equipment designed and manufactured in-house.
Copperloy by JH Industries, IncFor more than 70 years, Copperloy by JH Industries has manufactured loading dock and material-handling equipment in Twinsburg, Ohio, with portable yard ramps at the center of its work. Its in-house engineering and complete U.S. manufacturing operation allow the company to build custom equipment for demanding applications as well as standard loading solutions. Copperloy also offers factory-certified yard-ramp rentals through a national dealer network.TWINSBURG, OH
GorbelFounded in Western New York in 1977, Gorbel manufactures material-handling and workplace-safety equipment, from overhead cranes and intelligent lifting devices to fall-protection systems and warehouse conveyors. The company has grown from a small local operation into a manufacturer with more than 800 employees and facilities in New York, Alabama, Arizona, and Canada. Gorbel is especially known for its G-Force lifting technology and Destuff-it container-unloading systems, which extend its industrial expertise into ergonomic handling and warehouse work.FISHERS, NY
Buck Equipment IncBuck Equipment Inc. has spent more than five decades developing specialized equipment for automobile loading and unloading. Its Grove City, Ohio manufacturing operation is known for a four-wheel-steering ramp design and also builds custom solutions for unusual, space-constrained facilities.GROVE CITY, OH
Lift-AllSince 1964, Lift-All has manufactured lifting and load-securement equipment in the United States, growing into a company with five manufacturing facilities across the country. Its in-house engineers design custom solutions for difficult lifting requirements, including the patented GripHook forklift attachment, while factory-trained representatives provide sling inspections and on-site safety seminars. Lift-All sells through industrial distributors and contractor supply houses.LANDISVILLE, PA