What Prairie View Industries does

Prairie View Industries, operating as PVI Manufacturing LLC, is a privately held Nebraska-based manufacturer founded in 1991 that produces aluminum wheelchair and mobility ramps and commercial food service equipment out of a nearly 200,000-square-foot facility in Fairbury. Its ramp catalog includes multifold, singlefold, solid, threshold (including bariatric models rated to 800 lbs.), Wheel-a-Bout, Elev8 adjustable, OnTrac semi-permanent, and Modular XP configurations, fabricated primarily from 6005-T5 and 6063-T5 aluminum with anti-slip high-traction surfaces; the Multifold Reach Ramp carries a patented center joint hinge. The food service line provides NSF/ANSI Standard 2-certified stainless steel and aluminum racks, shelving, carts, tables, workstations, dollies, material handling equipment, retractable workstations, and nesting dunnage racks for commercial kitchens. The company also offers a smaller toy hauler / RV accessories line (storage cabinets, fuel jug holders, battery boxes, step stools).

All products are made in the USA and PVI self-describes as the leading global manufacturer of multifold aluminum wheelchair ramps, tested to a 3X safety factor and sold with a limited lifetime warranty (5 years in California). Products ship from a single centralized Fairbury facility, with over 95% of stock shipping same-day or next business day and typical 3-4 day transit to either US coast, providing a structural logistics advantage versus distributed competitors.

PVI generates revenue almost entirely through wholesale hardware sales via a dealer network of more than 255 resellers spanning the United States and Canada, complemented by a Shopify-based direct e-commerce storefront for discounted and clearance items. The company is positioned as a one-stop shop across mobility/accessibility and commercial-kitchen verticals, serving individual consumers, caregivers, mobility equipment dealers, mobility medical supply providers, restaurants, institutional food service (healthcare, schools), and food service equipment distributors. PVI Manufacturing has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the family-owned Dutton-Lainson Company (Hastings, Nebraska, since 1886) since a post-retirement ownership transition; the firm states it maintains 100+ employees and emphasizes family values in its operations.

Name

Prairie View Industries

Legal name

PVI Manufacturing LLC

Website

https://pvimanufacturing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prairie View Industries (PVI Manufacturing LLC) is a Fairbury, Nebraska-based manufacturer of aluminum wheelchair ramps and NSF-certified stainless/aluminum food service equipment, selling through 255+ dealers across the US and Canada and serving mobility, commercial kitchen, and recreational customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Accessibility Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Wheelchair ramp manufacturing
• Mobility accessibility equipment
• Commercial food service equipment
• Aluminum fabrication products
• Stainless steel kitchen equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wheelchair Ramp Sales: Sale of portable and permanent aluminum wheelchair ramps through dealer network including Multifold, Singlefold, Solid, Wheel-a-Bout, Threshold, Elev8 Adjustable, OnTrac, and Modular XP Ramp Systems
2. Food Service Equipment Sales: Sale of stainless steel and aluminum food service equipment including racks, shelves, carts, tables, workstations, dollies, material handling, and dunnage racks through dealer network
3. Toy Hauler/Recreational Products: Sale of recreational vehicle products including storage cabinets, wall organizers, fuel jug holders, battery boxes, step stools, and vehicle tools

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PVI Manufacturing LLC designs and builds aluminum wheelchair and mobility ramps (Multifold, Multifold Reach, Singlefold, Solid, Wheel-a-Bout, threshold, Elev8 Adjustable, OnTrac, and Modular XP systems) and stainless-steel and aluminum commercial food-service equipment (racks, shelves, carts, tables, workstations, dollies, material-handling equipment, retractable workstations, and nesting dunnage racks), plus toy-hauler accessories. All products are made in the USA at the Fairbury, Nebraska facility, carry NSF/ANSI and UL certifications, and ship primarily through a US/Canada dealer network with supplemental direct e-commerce.

Product overview

PVI Manufacturing is a manufacturer of aluminum accessibility ramps and commercial food service equipment. The company offers three main product lines: (1) Wheelchair and mobility ramps including portable folding ramps (Multifold, Multifold Reach, Singlefold), solid ramps, Wheel-a-Bout, threshold ramps, Elev8 adjustable ramps, OnTrac ramps with handrails, and modular XP ramp systems; (2) Commercial food service equipment including racks, shelves, carts, tables, workstations, dollies, material handling equipment, retractable workstations, and nesting dunnage racks; and (3) Recreational toy hauler accessories. All products are manufactured in Fairbury, Nebraska using aluminum and stainless steel. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dutton-Lainson Company and sells through a dealer network across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multifold Ramp Portable aluminum wheelchair ramp that folds into two pieces for easy carrying, designed for wheelchair and scooter access over steps, curbs, porches, and vehicle loading, with anti-slip high-traction surface and safety slope guide.
• Multifold Reach Ramp Portable aluminum wheelchair ramp with extended hook designed to clear rear bumpers for vehicle loading, featuring patented center joint hinge, full 30-inch-wide platform, and anti-slip traction surface.
• Singlefold Ramp Lightweight portable aluminum ramp that folds in half and carries like a suitcase, designed for short-rise wheelchair and scooter access over steps, curbs, and landings.
• Solid Ramp One-piece aluminum wheelchair ramp for dependable wheelchair and scooter access where folding is not required, featuring full platform surface, anti-slip high-traction surface, and durable welded construction.
• Wheel-a-Bout Ramp Longer portable aluminum ramp designed to be folded, rolled away, and stored upright in a garage, with closure straps and full platform design for temporary home access.
• Rubber and Plastic Thresholds Doorway transition ramps made from 100% recycled rubber, designed to smooth small rises for wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and foot traffic, with slip-resistant surface and no-fastener installation.
• Standard and Bariatric Threshold Ramps Lightweight aluminum threshold ramps for doorways that swing in and heavy-duty aluminum threshold ramps with capacity up to 800 lbs. (two axles), available in 1/4-inch to 4-inch heights and larger sizes for bariatric mobility devices.
• Elev8 Adjustable Ramp Adjustable aluminum threshold ramp fitting a range of threshold rises from 1-5/8 inches to 6 inches, working with doors that swing out or in and aligning directly against the door.
• OnTrac Ramp Semi-permanent aluminum ramp with handrail available in 3-foot to 10-foot lengths, featuring slip-resistant grooved surface, weather-resistant construction, and UPS/FedEx delivery.
• Modular XP Ramp Systems Configurable aluminum modular ramp system for longer, permanent access routes that accommodates rises up to 60 inches with platforms, handrails, stairs, and gates and can be moved or reconfigured.
• Food Service Racks Comprehensive line of food service storage and transport racks including tray racks, pizza racks, can racks, pan racks, freezer basket racks, and dunnage racks in aluminum and stainless steel.
• Food Service Shelves Complete shelving solutions for commercial kitchens including cantilever shelves, complete shelving units, equipment stands, institutional square bar and T-bar shelving, keg shelving, and mobile queen mary units.
• Food Service Carts Mobile utility carts including lug carts, aluminum utility carts, bulk movers, heavy duty lug carts, mat carts, slicer-mixer-scale carts, and stainless steel utility carts.
• Tables, Stands, and Workstations Commercial kitchen work surfaces including 14 gauge and 16 gauge tables, all stainless steel tables, bread and batter stations, poly top and stainless top I-frame tables, and complete workstations.
• Dollies Material transport dollies including chill tray dollies, flat dollies, and keg dollies with trash can capabilities.
• Material Handling Equipment Heavy-duty material transport equipment including lumber carts and platform trucks for moving materials in commercial and industrial settings.
• Retractable Workstations Space-saving prep stations with retractable functionality including mobile retractable prep stations and standard retractable prep stations for commercial kitchens.
• Nesting Dunnage Racks Nesting dunnage racks for efficient storage and transport of food service items, designed to save space when not in use.
• Toy Hauler Accessories Recreational vehicle and garage storage products including battery boxes, fuel jug holders, cabinet organizers, wall shelves, step stools, and vehicle tools for toy haulers and trailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested to 3X safety factor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coalition for Home RepaircoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2024PVI Manufacturing was named a 2024 National Partner of Excellence by the Coalition for Home Repair, recognizing organizations contributing to home preservation through financial gifts, volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership. The annual Pinnacle Awards celebrate stakeholders demonstrating excellence and commitment to home preservation across the United States.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EZ-Access (Etac): Long-standing US manufacturer of portable and modular aluminum wheelchair ramps, threshold ramps, and home accessibility products. Directly competes with PVI in the same portable and modular aluminum ramp categories sold through mobility equipment dealers.
• Advance Tabco: Established U.S. manufacturer of commercial stainless steel foodservice equipment including tables, workstations, shelving, and material handling. Competes with PVI in the same commercial kitchen and storage categories.
• New Age Industrial: Manufacturer of aluminum and stainless steel shelving, carts, dunnage racks, and material handling equipment for foodservice and industrial markets. Closely overlapping with PVI's shelving, cart, and dunnage rack product lines.
• Lakeside Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum foodservice equipment, carts, dollies, and material handling products. Directly comparable to PVI's food service equipment line — racks, carts, dollies, and platforms sold through foodservice dealers.
• National Ramp Corporation: U.S.-based manufacturer of aluminum wheelchair ramps including portable, threshold, and modular systems. Closely comparable to PVI across both portable folding and semi-permanent/modular ramp product lines sold through dealers.
• Rampit USA: Specialty aluminum ramp manufacturer focused on portable and modular accessibility ramps. Competes head-to-head with PVI in the multifold and portable ramp categories for both consumer and dealer channels.

Emerging players

• Handi-Ramp: Smaller specialty manufacturer of portable and modular aluminum ramps and threshold solutions. Overlaps with PVI's portable/threshold ramp portfolio, primarily serving dealer and B2B buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Large, diversified commercial foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturer. Overlaps with PVI broadly across foodservice storage, material handling, and kitchen equipment, but operates at much greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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