Rite-Way Fencing

What Rite-Way Fencing does

Rite-Way Fencing is a Canadian fence manufacturer, supplier, and installer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1979 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, the company operates 13 branches across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario and self-describes as Canada's largest fence company. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, government/institutional, agricultural, and DIY customers with perimeter security, boundary demarcation, and access-control solutions.

The product portfolio is organized into three core service lines: fencing systems (chain link, ornamental iron, vinyl/PVC, wood, welded mesh, and high-security options including 358 mesh and ClearVu panels), gates (swing, cantilever, rolling, panic, estate, and custom gates), and automation and access control (LiftMaster-powered swing and slide gate operators, barrier arms, keypads, proximity readers, and intercoms). Manufacturing is performed in-house at multiple branches, with capabilities spanning chain link weaving, PVC wire extrusion, barbed wire production, gate and panel welding, and powder coating (via wholly-owned subsidiary Rite-Way Powder Coating). Notable equipment assets include Volumizer mobile concrete-mixing trucks, Edmonton-based screw pile installation rigs, and Redi-Driver portable post pounders used in farm and acreage work. Branch locations also function as material storage yards and counter-sales storefronts for trade contractors.

Rite-Way generates revenue from project-based fence installation services (the primary driver, executed by 50 installation crews), manufactured fence product sales to contractors and DIY customers, recurring Rent-A-Fence temporary panel rentals, and DIY material supply. Distribution occurs through three channels: direct field sales with on-site estimators across the branch network, walk-in counter sales, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store (ritewayonline.ca) launched in 2019. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with a publicly available budget price tool (fencebase.com). The firm holds Alberta COR safety certification at its Calgary head office and is part of The Rite-Way Group, which includes the Rite-Way Powder Coating subsidiary.

Name

Rite-Way Fencing

Legal name

Rite-Way Fencing Inc.

Website

https://ritewayfencing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rite-Way Fencing is Canada's largest fence manufacturer, supplier, and installer, operating 13 branches across four provinces. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, government, and agricultural customers with chain link, ornamental, vinyl, and high-security fencing systems and gate automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fencing Services

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC), Outdoor Railing, Guardrail & Balustrade Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAI), Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Commercial fencing solutions
• Industrial perimeter security
• Gate automation systems
• Temporary fence rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: Full-service installation of residential, commercial, and industrial fence systems. Includes on-site consultation, custom design, professional installation with experienced crews, and post-installation support. Major revenue driver with 50 experienced installation crews across the network.
2. Fence Product Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacturing and distribution of fence products including chain link, ornamental iron, wood, vinyl/PVC fencing, gate automation, access control systems, and privacy fence inserts. Products sold through branches and online store.
3. Rental and Temporary Fencing: Rent-A-Fence temporary fence panels for construction sites and events. Panels manufactured locally in Calgary. Short-term rental model with ongoing revenue from temporary installations.
4. Do-It-Yourself Material Supply: Supply of fence construction packages and materials for DIY enthusiasts. Branches carry inventory and supply materials to trade contractors and self-install customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rite-Way Fencing designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs fence systems for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and government customers across Canada. The company operates 13 branches across 4 provinces with in-house manufacturing capabilities for chain link, ornamental iron, vinyl/PVC, wood, and high-security fencing, supported by 50 experienced installation crews and an online store for direct-to-consumer DIY material sales.

Product overview

Rite-Way Fencing is a fence manufacturing, supply, and installation company operating a multi-branch network across Canada. Their product portfolio centers on physical perimeter security and access control solutions, organized into three core service lines: Residential/Commercial/Industrial Fencing (encompassing chain link, ornamental, vinyl, wood, and welded mesh fence systems), Gate Systems (including swing, cantilever, rolling, panic, and estate gates), and Automation & Access Control (LiftMaster-powered gate operators, barrier arms, keypads, intercoms, and integrated perimeter security systems). The company also offers complementary products including privacy slats, dog runs, guardrails/bollards, sports fences, interior fences, farm/acreage fencing, temporary/semi-permanent fencing, and underground security solutions. Manufacturing capabilities include in-house chain link weaving, gate fabrication, barbed wire production, and powder coating. The 2019 launch of their online store (ritewayonline.ca) enables direct-to-consumer sales of fence materials for DIY installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 experienced installation crews available across network

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiftMastercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized LiftMaster dealer and installer. Supplies and installs full range of LiftMaster swing gate operators, slide gate operators, barrier arms, and access control accessories including keypads, proximity readers, and intercoms.
• Ameristar FencecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Ameristar Fence dealers. Stock Montage range in 4, 5, and 6' heights. Can order other systems, estate gates and fencing systems on request. Ameristar provides extended warranties on products.
• Redi-DriverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian dealers for Redi-Driver portable post pounders, one of the best portable post pounder brands. Offer tools for farm and ranch clients who prefer self-installation.
• ClearVu by CochranecoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh security welded mesh fence product (358 type) used for securing critical infrastructure. ClearVu panels feature very small mesh apertures making them nearly impossible to cut or climb. Provides elegant appearance with maximum visibility.
• PEXCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of privacy slat products for chain link fence applications. PEXCO slats are stocked at Abbotsford branch among other locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ameristar Fence Products: Major US manufacturer of ornamental and high-security fence systems (Montage, Impasse, etc.) and a current Rite-Way supplier; comparable as a vertically integrated fence manufacturer with installer-dealer channels.
• Long Fence: One of the largest fence installation and manufacturing companies in the Mid-Atlantic US, combining in-house manufacturing, rental, and installation across residential, commercial, and government segments — closely analogous to Rite-Way's vertically integrated model in Canada.
• Merchants Metals: Leading North American manufacturer and distributor of residential, commercial, and industrial fence systems with both manufactured products and installer-dealer relationships — analogous operating model to Rite-Way.
• Iron World Manufacturing: Manufacturer and distributor of ornamental iron fence, gates, and access systems serving installer-dealer channels — directly comparable to Rite-Way's estate gates and ornamental fence product lines.
• Specrail: Manufacturer of aluminum pool, residential, and ornamental fence systems sold through fence contractor dealer networks — closely comparable to Rite-Way's ornamental iron and aluminum gate/fence offerings.
• Southwestern Wire: US manufacturer of chain link fence fabric and related products serving wholesale and contractor channels — directly comparable to Rite-Way's in-house chain link weaving manufacturing capability at Calgary.
• Eastern Wholesale Fence: Northeastern US distributor of fence materials and accessories serving contractor and DIY channels — relevant comparable for Rite-Way's branch-based counter sales and online store distribution model.
• Allied Fence: Multi-location fence installer and distributor serving residential, commercial, and government customers — comparable scale and customer mix to Rite-Way's branch network across Western Canada.

Broad incumbents

• Master Halco: North America's largest wholesale distributor of fence materials and a leading installer, with national distribution and a broad product portfolio across chain link, ornamental, vinyl, and access control — directly comparable to Rite-Way's manufacturing + distribution + install mix but at greater US scale.

Regional players

• Viking Fence: Texas-based fence installer and rental provider with strong temporary fencing and commercial/industrial project capabilities — comparable business model but US-South geography rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RWFCalgary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rite-way-fencing-2000-inc-/about
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiteWayFencingInc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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