Dispense Rite

What Dispense Rite does

Dispense Rite, operating under parent company Diversified Metal Products, Inc., is a US-based manufacturer of mechanical dispensing solutions for the commercial foodservice industry. Founded in 1954 and headquartered at a single facility in Northbrook, Illinois, the company produces cup dispensers, lid dispensers and organizers, condiment and straw organizers, napkin dispensers, ice cream cone dispensers, and specialty products, with a stated installed base of "tens of thousands" of locations globally. Its core technology is an interchangeable silicone baffle (gasket) system paired with interchangeable compression springs (F series for light/foam cups, P series for heavy paper/plastic cups), allowing a single dispenser to accommodate a wide range of cup sizes (4 oz. to 44 oz.) and mounting orientations (vertical, horizontal, angled). Products are built from ABS plastic, polystyrene, stainless steel, brushed steel, and acrylic, and all cup, lid, straw, and organizer products are NSF-listed for foodservice compliance; manufacturing is performed in the USA.

The company's revenue model is straightforward hardware sales through a three-tier channel architecture that excludes direct-to-end-user transactions. Dispense Rite is sold exclusively via professional foodservice equipment dealerships across the USA and Canada, online retailers (WebstaurantStore, Katom, Tundra Restaurant Supply, Restaurant Supply LLC, Hubert), and OEM replacement-parts distributors (Heritage Parts, Parts Town, Tundra). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there are no tiered pricing models or subscription mechanics. Marketing is channel-led: a product-catalog website, downloadable PDF catalog, email newsletter signup, and a Vimeo channel constitute the demand surface; there is no paid-media or end-customer demand-gen infrastructure described. The company is privately held under President Robert Gapp, with no external investors, no venture capital, no private equity, no M&A activity, no patents or trademarks disclosed, and 11-50 employees at the Northbrook facility.

Name

Dispense Rite

Legal name

Diversified Metal Products, Inc.

Website

https://dispense-rite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dispense Rite (Diversified Metal Products, Inc.) is a US manufacturer of mechanical cup, lid, condiment, straw, napkin, and ice cream cone dispensers serving commercial foodservice operators via foodservice equipment dealers, online retailers, and OEM replacement-parts distributors across the USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Caps, Closures & Dispensing Systems Manufacturing (IMANAEAB)

Keywords

• Cup dispensers
• Foodservice equipment
• Lid organizers
• Condiment dispensers
• Napkin dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

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, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cup and Dispenser Hardware Sales: Dispense-Rite generates revenue through the sale of physical dispensing products including cup dispensers, lid organizers, condiment and straw organizers, ice cream cone dispensers, napkin dispensers, and specialty products. The company sells through channel partners (dealers, distributors, online retailers) rather than direct to end users. All products are manufactured in the USA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dispense-Rite designs and manufactures mechanical dispensing hardware for the commercial foodservice industry, with a primary focus on cup dispensers (SLR, ADJ, BFL, STL Series) built around an interchangeable silicone baffle (gasket) system that accommodates cup sizes from 4 oz. to 44 oz. The company also produces lid dispensers and organizers, condiment and straw organizers, ice cream cone dispensers, napkin dispensers, specialty dispensing products, OEM replacement parts, and mounting brackets, all NSF-listed and manufactured in the USA.

Product overview

Dispense Rite, a division of Diversified Metal Products, Inc., offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical dispensing solutions for the foodservice industry. The product line centers on cup dispensers (SLR, BFL, STL, ADJ Series with ABS plastic baffle and interchangeable gasket technology), complemented by lid dispensers (SLR-LID, TLO Series), condiment and straw organizers (STK, NLO, NLS, CTSH, MCD, LCO Series in polystyrene/ABS), ice cream cone dispensers (BCDS Series), napkin dispensers (CMND Series), and specialty products. Products are available in various constructions (ABS plastic, polystyrene, stainless steel, brushed steel, acrylic) and mounting options (in-counter, countertop, surface-mounted, freestanding). The company also supplies OEM replacement parts including baffles, springs, and mounting hardware. All products are NSF listed and manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SLR Series Cup Dispensers ABS plastic baffle cup dispensers with interchangeable silicone gaskets that accommodate 4 oz. to 44 oz. cups with rim diameters from 2-1/2" to 4-1/2"; available in 17", 22", and 28" lengths with F (light) and P (heavy) compression spring options for use by commercial foodservice operators.
• Cup Dispensers (ADJ, BFL, STL Series) Complete line of in-counter cup dispensers including the ADJ Series (adjustable), BFL Series (baffle), and STL Series for various cup sizes and mounting configurations, sold to foodservice operators through dealers and online retailers.
• Lid Dispensers & Organizers (SLR-LID, TLO Series) In-counter and countertop lid dispensers including the SLR-LID-2 Series that requires no adjustment for 8 oz. to 44 oz. lids with rim diameters 3" to 4-5/8", and TLO Series organizers for commercial foodservice operations.
• Condiment & Straw Organizers (STK, NLO, NLS, CTSH, MCD, LCO Series) Multi-purpose polystyrene and ABS organizers for lids, condiments, straws, stir sticks, and flatware, including countertop stackable cabinets (STK Series), narrow/wide organizers (NLO/NLS Series), flatware organizers (CTSH Series), and compact organizers (MCD, MICRO-1 Series), sold to foodservice operators.
• Ice Cream Cone Dispensers (BCDS Series) Specialized dispensers designed for ice cream cones, featuring the BCDS Series design for ice cream shops and related foodservice operations.
• Napkin Dispensers (CMND Series) Napkin dispensers including the CMND-1 for full fold napkins (4-1/2" to 5" H x 6-1/2" W) and integrated napkin models in organizer cabinets for commercial foodservice use.
• Specialty Products Additional specialty dispensing solutions including the TCD Series and other unique products for foodservice applications beyond standard cups, lids, condiments, and napkins.
• OEM Replacement Parts (ADJ, STL, BFL, SLR Series) OEM replacement parts including interchangeable baffles/gaskets, F and P compression springs, ring bezels, and mounting hardware for ADJ/STL and BFL/SLR Series dispensers, sold to foodservice operators and service companies via Heritage Parts, Parts Town, Tundra, and other replacement parts distributors.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foodservice Equipment Dealers (AAA Restaurant Supply, Ace Mart, and 200+ others)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of foodservice equipment and supply dealerships throughout the USA and Canada that resell Dispense-Rite products to end-user foodservice operators. Dealers include regional chains like Ace Mart (multiple Texas locations), Bargreen Ellingson (Pacific Northwest), Boelter Companies, Hockenbergs, Mission Restaurant Supply, TriMark divisions, and many others. Dealers provide local sales support, product consultation, and often hold inventory for rapid fulfillment.
• Online Retailers (WebstaurantStore, Katom, Tundra, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts sold through professional foodservice equipment online retailers including WebstaurantStore (major e-commerce platform), Katom, Tundra Restaurant Supply, Restaurant Supply LLC, Hubert, WebstaurantStore, and others. These online channels enable direct purchasing by foodservice operators.
• Replacement Parts Distributors (Heritage Parts, Parts Town, Tundra)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOEM replacement parts for Dispense-Rite dispensers are stocked and sold through specialist replacement parts distributors including Heritage Parts, Parts Town, and Tundra. These partners support aftermarket service and maintenance needs for existing Dispense-Rite installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/dispenserite
• Xx.com/dispense_rite
• Facebookfacebook.com/CupDispenserSpecialists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dispense-rite

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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