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3 Steps to Prevent Downtime at the Loading Dock

3 Steps to Prevent Downtime at the Loading Dock

Taking a proactive approach at the loading dock with regard to maintenance is essential for a company to keep operations and productivity at a high level. Downtime at a loading dock position may cause operations to slow down or come to a stop. This could be the result...

The Benefit of HVLS Fans in Winter

The Benefit of HVLS Fans in Winter

High Volume Low-Speed Fans, also known as HVLS Fans, can improve heating efficiency in the winter and lower the energy bills in an industrial facility. The process of air stratification is when warm air rises and creates layers of different temperatures from floor to...

3 Reasons Your Facility Exists

3 Reasons Your Facility Exists

Whether you own one, work in one, or are responsible for keeping one going, your facility exists for three basic reasons: To Receive Product To Make/Store Product To Ship Product All the products you receive, store, manufacture, and ship back out roll across, pass by,...

Connect with Your Local RDC Rep

Connect with Your Local RDC Rep

At, Robert Dietrick Company, we endeavor to give our customers a fast, easy, and digital experience to stay connected with us as your Industrial Solutions Provider. Whether you are requesting service, contacting accounting, or connecting with our sales rep for the...

RDC and Rite-Hite Hit the Road

RDC and Rite-Hite Hit the Road

Robert Dietrick Company is a proud representative of Rite-Hite manufactured products and, in thanks to this partnership, we are bringing material handling solutions on the road! The Rite-Hite Road Show is a mobile presentation vehicle in which we bring represented...

Industry Challenges, RDC Solutions

Industry Challenges, RDC Solutions

Few industries have been immune to the economic challenges that 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis presented to American manufacturing. Currently, the loading dock manufacturing industry faces several challenges in 2021, stemming from shortages in raw materials (i.e.,...

Follow-Up Steps on a PMP, or Planned Maintenance Program, Visit

Follow-Up Steps on a PMP, or Planned Maintenance Program, Visit

The goal of a PM Program is to keep loading dock equipment running smoothly, achieve documented life span, and keep a pulse on any problems that can be detected as early as possible. Following a PM visit, a good maintenance team needs to consider several options when...

How to be SMART with Door Maintenance

How to be SMART with Door Maintenance

The goals of excellent door maintenance are to keep production running smoothly, eliminate downtimes, and fix doors that need to be repaired. With a lack of maintenance, a facility must have in-house staff attempt to make repairs, which pulls them off of jobs that are essential.

The Wisdom of a Planned Maintenance Program, or PMP

The Wisdom of a Planned Maintenance Program, or PMP

The best loading dock equipment properly applied cannot take the daily beating of forklift traffic and tractor-trailers without some type of proper maintenance. Planned Maintenance Programs have a number of benefits to consider:   Safety This should always be at...