Name

R.M. Industries

Legal name

R.M. Industries, Inc.

Website

https://rmind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine & Fishing Hardware

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Docking, Anchoring & Mooring Equipment Retail (CRAMAIAI), Boat Fishing Accessories & Rigging Retail (Downriggers, Trolling, Rod Holders) (CRAMALAM), Kayak & Paddle Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAF)

Keywords

• Marine hardware
• Fishing accessories
• Sonar transducer mounts
• Dock equipment
• Outdoor products

Headquarters

HQ city

Purdy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Marine, Fishing, Outdoor, Toys): One-time product sales through e-commerce storefront. Wide product catalog including proprietary RITE-HITE Turret systems, fishing accessories, marine hardware, and resold third-party products like Little Buster Toys and K&R dock bumpers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

R.M. Industries, operating as RITE-HITE Marine Products, designs, manufactures, and sells fishing, marine, and outdoor-related products. The company's flagship offering is the RITE-HITE Turret line of motor-driven forward-facing sonar (livescope) transducer holders for kayaks and boats, complemented by a broad catalog of marine hardware (dock bumpers, ladders, propeller wrenches), fishing accessories (fillet tables, rod holders, cleaning boards), and resold third-party products (Little Buster Toys, K&R dock bumpers).

Product overview

R.M. Industries, operating as RITE-HITE Marine Products, is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in fishing, marine, and outdoor-related products for over 50 years. The company offers a diverse portfolio centered around the RITE-HITE Turret system—a line of motor-driven forward-facing sonar (livescope) transducer holders designed for kayak and boat fishing applications. The core Turret products include the Kayak Turret Transducer Holder, Wireless Turret Transducer Holder, and Turret Side Mount, all featuring 12-volt motors with 3RPM or 5RPM speed options and compatibility with major trolling motor brands including Minn Kota, Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird. Supporting accessories include transducer adapters, mounting brackets, cable clips, stabilizers, kickstands, foot controls, and remote controls. The marine product line encompasses dock bumpers (RITE-HITE branded and K&R Manufacturing), dock ladders, propeller wrenches, boat tie-ups, trailer hitch locks, motor carriers, power stations, and cable savers. Fishing accessories include fillet tables, cleaning boards, rod holders, measuring boards, fishing glue, buoys, lure wraps, and protective rod jackets. The company also sells branded apparel including hats, t-shirts, and vinyl decals, as well as toys under the Little Buster Toys brand. Products are shipped from Purdy, Missouri within 24 hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RITE-HITE Turret: Independent shaft motor-driven forward-facing sonar transducer holder system for kayak and boat mounting applications.
• RITE-HITE

Products and services

• RITE-HITE Kayak Turret Transducer Holder Motor-driven livescope transducer holder designed for kayaks. Features 16" 316 stainless steel tubing shaft, sealed acetron GP black plastic body, 12-volt motor with 3 RPM or 5 RPM speed options, 340-degree rotation, foot control, and 1-year limited warranty. Compatible with Garmin LVS32/34, LVS62, Lowrance Active Target, and Humminbird MegaLive transducers.
• RITE-HITE Turret Side Mount Independent shaft motor-driven livescope transducer holder for boats without the RITE-HITE Turret trolling motor mount. Mounts on rub rail with 316 stainless steel tubing and offset design for clearer sonar reading. Starting at $799.99.
• RITE-HITE Turret Transducer Holder Motor-driven livescope transducer holder compatible with Minn Kota and Garmin trolling motors. Features 12-volt motor and multiple speed options.
• RITE-HITE Wireless Turret Transducer Holder Wireless motor-driven livescope transducer holder with solar charging panel, multi-speed variation (3RPM and 5RPM in one unit), foot control, and remote control with lanyard. Weighs approximately 4 lbs. Includes wall charger.
• Fillet Cleaning Table Heavy duty stainless steel fillet table with 6" deep sink and stainless steel faucet for garden hose connection. Made in USA. Adjustable feet and mounting holes. Dimensions: 44" Wide x 37" Tall x 24" Deep. Available with left or right side sink configuration. Price: $949.99.
• RITE-HITE 3' 2" Post Dock Bumper Dock bumper with structural reinforced corners, copper infusion for environmental protection, and UV stabilization. Dimensions: 5"W x 36"L x 2"D. Price: $28.99.
• Rite-Hite Marine Dock Ladder - 5 Step Aircraft quality aluminum powder-coated dock ladder with counter balance, 5 steps, and 300 lb weight rating. Includes stainless steel hardware and lock lever in stow position. Suitable for pools and fishing/swimming docks. Actual weight: 45 lbs. Price: $999.99.
• Nonion Bar Lightweight metal bar that reacts harmlessly with odor-carrying food oil to remove onion, garlic, fish, seafood, and poultry odors from hands. Developed in USA for professional chefs and food handlers. Palm-sized, non-polluting, never wears out. Price: $8.95.
• Dual Rod Holder Rod holder securing 2 rods and a lantern for night fishing. Sturdy steel construction with rust-proof powder-coated finish. Soft cushions protect rod finish. Stores flat for easy transport. Price: $42.75.
• K&R Manufacturing KR10 3' Flat Vertical Post Boat Dock Bumper Dock bumper made with high molecular weight, high density polyethylene with UV stabilization. Vertical positioning for any size posts, can also be mounted horizontally. Size: 35in X 4.5in X 1.375 in. Available in Black or White. Price: $28.99.
• Little Buster Toys (Farm Animal Figurines) Resold line of toy figurines primarily featuring farm animals such as Black Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves, Charolais, Hereford, and Red Angus, sold individually or as family sets. Price range: $10.95 to $29.99.
• BFE Stabilizer for RITE-HITE Turret Stabilizer designed to prevent damage to the RITE-HITE Turret during travel or rough water by allowing both trolling motor shaft and Turret shaft to spin freely. Compatible with Minn Kota Ultrex, Garmin Force, Lowrance Ghost Gen 2, and Quest. Price: $189.99.
• Perspective Pole Mount Mount designed to attach a secondary transducer to the Turret shaft. Compatible with Garmin LVS32/34, LVS62, and Lowrance Scout Mode transducers. Price: $65.00.
• Avid Angler Solutions Fishing Glue Instant-bond fishing glue for repairing hard or soft plastic lures, securing soft swimbaits to jigheads, and reinforcing braid to fluorocarbon connections. Works in fresh and saltwater, bonds instantly on wet or dry materials. Includes pin in cap for continuous flow. Price: $9.99.
• RITE-HITE Turret Noise Deadening Cable Clips Cable management clips with nano composite and magna shield technology that absorb electrical and magnetic interference for cleaner sonar graph readings. Pack of 4. Price: $34.99.
• Portable Marine Power Station Portable marine power station / jump pack. Price: $69.99.
• Stainless Prop Wrench Stainless steel propeller wrench for marine use. Price: $23.99.
• Poly Fillet-Board High-density polyethylene fillet board with integrated fish clamp for holding catch in place during filleting. Easier cleanup than wood boards, portable for use on water. Price: $19.99.
• Measuring Board Official RITE-HITE branded, lightweight black anodized measuring board with 1-inch increments from 10 to 20 inches. Easy to mount with screw holes. Weight: 1 lb. Price: $26.99.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• K&R ManufacturingminorOthersK&R Manufacturing produces the KR10 3' Flat Vertical Post Boat Dock Bumper which is sold through R.M. Industries' RITE-HITE Marine Products storefront. This is a product resale/fulfillment relationship where R.M. Industries acts as a retailer for K&R's dock bumper products.
• Avid Angler SolutionsminorOthersAvid Angler Solutions manufactures fishing glue products that are sold through R.M. Industries' storefront. The unique formula is approved for fresh and saltwater use and bonds instantly on wet or dry materials.
• Little Buster ToysminorOthersLittle Buster Toys is a toy manufacturer whose products (primarily farm animal figurines) are sold through R.M. Industries' storefront. Products include Black Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves, Charolais, Hereford, and Red Angus figures sold individually or as family sets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RAM Mounts: Industry-leading mounting systems manufacturer with marine, fishing, and electronics applications. Directly comparable to R.M. Industries on the mounting-system architecture for transducers, electronics, and accessories used on boats and kayaks.
• Scotty Fishing Products: Long-established Canadian manufacturer of marine and fishing accessories including downriggers, rod holders, and mounting systems. Closely comparable business model: family-built brand, specialty marine hardware, broad trolling/electronics accessory catalog.
• YakAttack: Specialty manufacturer of kayak fishing accessories and mounting systems. Directly comparable to R.M. Industries' kayak-focused RITE-HITE Turret and broader marine accessory catalog, serving the same kayak angler segment with compatible trolling motor and electronics mounts.
• Frabill: Established fishing accessories brand offering rod holders, tackle storage, bait management, and fish handling gear. Directly comparable to R.M. Industries' fishing catalog (rod holders, fillet boards, cleaning clamps, buoys, rod jackets).

Broad incumbents

• Perko: Century-old marine hardware manufacturer producing navigation lights, hardware, and accessories. Comparable as a heritage marine hardware brand competing for the same dock-and-boat hardware dollars as R.M. Industries' dock bumpers and ladders.
• Plano Molding Company: Large tackle storage and fishing accessories manufacturer. Comparable to R.M. Industries' fishing accessories business (rod holders, lure organization, storage), but operates at much greater scale across multiple retail channels.
• Attwood Marine: Major marine hardware manufacturer supplying OEMs and aftermarket across fuel systems, lighting, seating, and accessories. Comparable on the marine hardware side of R.M. Industries' catalog (dock hardware, fittings, fasteners) but at a much larger scale.
• Sea-Dog Line: Broad-line marine hardware distributor and manufacturer covering thousands of SKUs across docking, anchoring, and rigging categories. Comparable as a marine accessories catalog competitor but with much wider product breadth than R.M. Industries' focused offering.

Emerging players

• Power-Pole: Manufacturer of shallow-water anchors and marine accessories for serious anglers. Comparable as a premium, niche marine accessory brand sold through specialty channels rather than mass retail, with overlap on trolling-motor-related rigging.

Others

• Garmin: OEM manufacturer of Livescope forward-facing sonar systems that the RITE-HITE Turret mounts. Comparable as an ecosystem participant; Garmin is both a key compatibility partner and a potential competitor if it develops first-party transducer mounting solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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