What KEITH Manufacturing does

KEITH Manufacturing Co. is a privately held, US-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered in Madras, Oregon, specializing in hydraulically driven horizontal unloading and conveying systems for bulk materials. Its core technology, the WALKING FLOOR® system, uses series of floor slats that move in a four-phase sequence to provide controlled loading and rapid unloading in environments where conventional dump trailers cannot operate, such as inside buildings, under power lines, and on uneven terrain. The product portfolio spans mobile trailer unloaders, stationary storage and conveying bins, multiple drive system variants (RUNNING FLOOR II®, KMD, S-Drive, LeakProof, Workhorse, KFD, KICD), specialized floor systems (V-FLOOR®, V-SWEEP™, Pressure Seal®), and specialty products (Freight Runner®, Pallet Walker®, Ice Storage & Conveying), with the RX2/RX3 "RX Technology" drives scheduled for 2026 launch.

The company monetizes primarily through custom-engineered hardware sales, supplemented by a parts and accessories e-commerce catalog (keithwalkingfloorparts.com) and onsite service and training clinics. Go-to-market is exclusively indirect, executed through a global network of more than 100 certified dealers, installers, parts dealers, and service centers, plus OEM relationships with trailer manufacturers (e.g., TyCrop, Ferguson Farms, Ken's Truck Repair). Pricing is quote-based, reflecting system customization rather than standardized SKUs. End markets include agriculture, waste management, recycling, wood products, aggregate, energy and fuel, paper products, ice distribution, and freight/logistics, with a website localized into six languages and WIPO-registered trademarks supporting international reach.

Name

KEITH Manufacturing

Legal name

KEITH Manufacturing Co.

Website

https://keithwalkingfloor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KEITH Manufacturing Co. is a privately held US industrial manufacturer of hydraulically driven WALKING FLOOR® horizontal unloading and conveying systems for bulk materials, sold globally through 100+ dealers across agriculture, waste, recycling, and wood products industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Material Handling Equipment (Hydraulic Walking Floor / Conveyor Unloader Systems)

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Bulk Trucking (End-Dump/Walking-Floor/Hopper) (TLADAKAC)

Keywords

• Walking floor systems
• Hydraulic conveyor unloaders
• Bulk material handling
• Mobile trailer unloaders
• Storage and conveying bins

Headquarters

HQ city

Madras

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Walking Floor Systems and Components: Sale of hydraulically driven conveyor/unloader systems and their components including drive units, floor slats, frames, and sub-decks. Custom engineered to match specifications with various configurations, components and options.
2. Parts and Accessories: Online parts catalog offering replacement parts, manuals, and accessories for all KEITH product lines. Direct sales through keithwalkingfloorparts.com.
3. Service and Training: Onsite instruction in maintenance, troubleshooting and technical training for Walking Floor systems. Service clinics covering safety, evaluation, hydraulics, component identification, and preventive maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KEITH Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures hydraulically driven WALKING FLOOR® conveyor/unloader systems for bulk material handling. Its product line includes mobile trailer unloaders, stationary storage and conveying bins, drive systems (RUNNING FLOOR II®, KMD, S-Drive, LeakProof, Workhorse, KFD, KICD), specialty floor systems (V-FLOOR®, Pressure Seal®, CleenSweep®), and specialty trailers/conveyors (Freight Runner®, PALLET WALKER®, Ice Storage & Conveying). RX Technology drives (RX2/RX3) are launching in 2026.

Product overview

KEITH Manufacturing Co. offers the WALKING FLOOR® system as its core product—a hydraulically driven conveyor/unloader using horizontal floor slats that move in a four-phase sequence for smooth, controlled loading and rapid unloading of bulk materials. The product portfolio includes multiple drive system variants (RUNNING FLOOR II® DX/DXE, KMD, S-Drive, LeakProof, Workhorse, KFD 400-425, KICD Container Drive) and specialized floor systems (V-FLOOR®, V-SWEEP™, Pressure Seal®). The company also provides complementary specialty products including CleenSweep® for automated trailer cleaning, Freight Runner® for freight handling, PALLET WALKER® for pallet loading/unloading, and Ice Storage & Conveying systems. Products are offered in both mobile (trailer unloaders) and stationary (storage & conveying bins) configurations. The company is introducing RX Technology in 2026 featuring RX2 and RX3 drives with advanced thermal protection and smarter controls. KEITH serves industries including agriculture, waste management, recycling, wood products, aggregate, paper products, and energy/fuel across global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WALKING FLOOR®: Hydraulically driven conveyor/unloader system using horizontal floor slats for bulk material handling.
• CleenSweep®
• V-FLOOR®
• LeakProof
• Freight Runner®
• PALLET WALKER®
• RUNNING FLOOR II®
• Pressure Seal®
• DrivOn®

Products and services

• WALKING FLOOR® System Core hydraulically driven conveyor/unloader platform using horizontal floor slats in a four-phase sequence for smooth, controlled loading and rapid unloading of bulk materials; serves agriculture, waste, recycling, wood products, aggregate, energy, and paper operations.
• Mobile Unloaders (Trailer Unloaders) Self-unloading trailer systems that allow loading and unloading where dump trucks and dump trailers cannot operate—inside buildings and tunnels, under power lines, and on uneven or unstable ground—using horizontal unloading action safer than tipping.
• Storage & Conveying Bins Stationary systems for receiving, storing, and metering bulk materials, custom engineered to customer specifications with nearly unlimited dimensions, available with multiple bins, walls, roofs, and accessories.
• CleenSweep® Automated Trailer Cleanout System Automated trailer cleanout solution that cleans the floor of the trailer during unloading, eliminating manual sweeping/tarps and reducing cross-contamination of payloads while keeping operators safer.
• V-FLOOR® Floor System Heavy-duty floor system available in V-9 and V-18 (aluminum) variants with steel or aluminum slats, designed for high-temperature and MSW applications requiring durability and leak resistance.
• LeakProof System Locking-slat floor system with front-mounted drive unit that can contain up to 12 inches of liquid, designed for wet-load applications requiring containment.
• Pressure Seal® System Tight load sealing system for fine products, available in aluminum or UHMW materials in Pressure Seal and Pressure Seal Lite variants, designed to contain dust.
• Freight Runner® Conveyor Automated freight-handling conveyor system that loads/unloads a complete trailer in as little as two minutes, automatically indexes cargo, and can move up to 30 tons; reduces labor costs by up to 75% and is compatible with most trailers.
• PALLET WALKER® Trailer Trailer system integrating warehouse and fleet environments with a bidirectional floor for loading/unloading pallets with or without a dock; unique floor movement prevents cargo twisting or binding and eliminates the need for forklifts inside the trailer.
• Ice Storage & Conveying System Stationary FIFO ice rotation storage and conveying system with no residual ice, drive unit located under the floor away from ice, and maintenance performed without removing ice or entering the food zone.
• RX Technology (RX2 / RX3 Walking Floor Drives) Next-generation advanced drive systems for Walking Floor applications featuring thermal protection, cleaner hydraulics, and smarter electronic controls designed for severe-duty bulk-hauling across agriculture, industrial, waste, and recycling sectors.
• KEITH Parts Catalog & Service/Training (Service Clinics) Online parts catalog offering replacement parts, manuals, and accessories for all KEITH product lines, paired with onsite Service Clinics providing maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical training in safety, hydraulics, component identification, and preventive maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces labor costs up to 75% with Freight Runner system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TyCropcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026OEM partner that manufactures trailers equipped with KEITH RX Technology. Displayed RX-equipped trailers at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2026 alongside KEITH booth presence.
• Ferguson FarmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026OEM partner displaying RX-equipped trailers at Mid-America Trucking Show 2026, demonstrating agriculture sector integration with KEITH technology.
• Ken's Truck RepaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026Dealer/service partner displaying RX-equipped trailers at Mid-America Trucking Show 2026, representing the service and repair network for KEITH products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/walkingfloor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KeithMfgCo
• Facebookfacebook.com/walkingfloor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keithmanufacturingcompany

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Valuation estimate

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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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