Rialto Manufacturing designs and builds custom material handling products engineered around how your plant actually operates, not around a generic catalog part number. As a family-owned, Ohio-based manufacturer with more than 40 years in the industry, we work directly with plant managers, manufacturing engineers, and procurement teams to design carts, racks, workstations, and transport equipment that fit your floor plan, your loads, and your process the first time.
Advanced CNC Machining Capabilities
Custom-Built Manufacturing Solutions
40+ Years of Manufacturing Expertise
Family-Owned & Operated
Fixture Design
Engineered Material Handling Products Designed Around Your Workflow
Off-the-shelf equipment is built for the average facility, which means it’s rarely right for yours. Aisle widths, load profiles, ergonomic requirements, and production sequencing are different at every plant, and a rack or cart that doesn’t account for those specifics becomes a daily source of friction instead of a solution.
We engineer every product around your actual workflow. That starts with understanding how material moves through your facility, where it’s staged, how far it travels, who’s handling it, and what happens if it arrives late or damaged. From there, our team designs equipment that addresses the constraints that generic products ignore:
- Production efficiency reducing the number of touches, moves, and delays between operations
- Ergonomic considerations, such as cart heights, handle placement, and access points, are designed to reduce operator strain and injury risk
- Durability steel material handling products built to hold up under continuous industrial use, not light-duty warehouse cycles
- Space optimization equipment sized to your aisles, dock doors, and storage footprint instead of forcing your layout to accommodate a standard product
- Workflow improvements, designs that support lean initiatives, kitting processes, and point-of-use staging rather than working against them
This is the difference between buying material handling equipment and having it engineered. One creates ongoing compromises. The other removes them.
Have a workflow challenge in mind? Let’s talk about what a custom-engineered solution could look like for your line.
From Concept to Finished Product: Everything Built In-House
A lot of “custom” material handling equipment on the market is really a standard frame with minor modifications, farmed out to whichever shop had capacity that week. That approach introduces delays, inconsistent quality, and communication gaps between design and production.
Rialto keeps the entire process in-house, inside our 71,000-square-foot Ohio manufacturing facility. One team owns your project from the first sketch to the finished, tested product:
Engineering: Our engineers evaluate load requirements, dimensional constraints, and operational goals
CAD design: Detailed models let you review and approve the design before anything is cut or welded
CNC machining: Precision-machined components for parts requiring tight tolerances
Laser cutting and tube laser cutting: Clean, accurate cuts on sheet and tube stock for frames, panels, and brackets
Press brake forming: Precise bends and forms for shelving, panels, and structural components
Welding, including robotic welding: Consistently produces structurally sound welds at both prototype and production volumes
Where We Work
Custom Material Handling Solutions We Manufacture
We build material handling equipment to solve specific operational problems, not to fill a catalog page. Below are some of the custom solutions we manufacture most often, each one adaptable to your load capacity, dimensions, and process requirements.
Industrial Carts
When standard carts don’t match your load size, routing, or handling process, we design custom industrial carts around the part or assembly they’re built to move, including multi-tier configurations, tilt or rotation features, and integrated fixturing to keep parts secure in transit.
Work-In-Process (WIP) Racks
WIP racks are only useful if they match your actual production flow. We build racks sized to your parts and staging sequence, helping reduce work-in-process clutter, protect components between operations, and keep material visible and accessible where operators need it.
Steel Storage Racks
For facilities that need durable, heavy-duty storage without sacrificing floor space, we fabricate steel material handling products designed for your specific load ratings and layout from bulk component storage to dedicated staging for high-turnover parts.
Assembly Workstations
Assembly workstations should support the operator, not slow them down. We design stations around task sequencing, reach zones, and tooling placement, helping reduce wasted motion and improve consistency across shifts.
Material Bins & Containers
Custom bins and containers are built around your part geometry and handling method, whether that means stackable containers for dense storage, drainable designs for washdown environments, or fixtured containers that protect finished or delicate parts.
Custom Platforms & Transport Equipment
For material that requires elevated access, controlled transport, or specialized handling between production zones, we engineer platforms and transport equipment rated for your load and built to integrate with your existing material flow.
Serving Manufacturers Across Multiple Industries
Material handling requirements shift dramatically depending on what you’re producing and how it moves through your facility. We design equipment specific to the operational demands of the industries we serve:
Automotive Manufacturing
Streamline parts staging, line-side delivery, and high-volume material flow with precision-built handling solutions.
Agricultural Equipment
Move large, heavy, and awkward components safely with rugged carts, racks, and custom handling equipment.
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Handle oversized parts and subassemblies with reinforced, high-capacity material handling systems.
Industrial Manufacturing
Improve workflow with flexible handling solutions designed to adapt as your production needs change.
Construction Equipment
Built for demanding environments, our transport and storage solutions support the movement of durable, heavy-duty components.
Food Processing
Support sanitary operations with washdown-compatible carts and containers designed for efficient material movement.
Material Handling & Logistics
Optimize movement between production, staging, storage, and shipping with purpose-built equipment.
OEM Manufacturing
Get custom-engineered components and production equipment designed around your specifications and product requirements.
If your industry isn’t listed here, that doesn’t mean we can’t help; it means your application is likely specific enough to warrant a direct conversation with our engineers.
Manufacturing in one of these industries? Work with a team that understands your operational demands.
Design & Manufacturing Process
How We Deliver Custom Material Handling Solutions
Custom equipment only delivers value if the process behind it is reliable. We built ours to minimize disruption to your production schedule while giving you visibility and input at every stage:
Discovery Consultation,
We start by understanding your process, constraints, and goals, not by pushing a predetermined product.
Engineering Review
Our team evaluates load requirements, space constraints, and operational factors that will shape the design.
Product Design
Detailed CAD designs give you a clear picture of the finished product before fabrication begins.
Prototype Development
Many projects, we build and validate a prototype before committing to full production.
Manufacturing
Your equipment is fabricated in-house using our CNC machining, laser cutting, forming, and welding capabilities.
Inspection & Testing
Every unit is checked against your specifications and functional requirements before it leaves our facility.
Delivery & Ongoing Support
We coordinate delivery around your schedule and remain available for future modifications, additional units, or new projects.
This process is built on collaboration at every step. You’re not handed a spec sheet and asked to sign off; you’re working with engineers who explain trade-offs, flag potential issues early, and design toward the outcome that actually solves your problem.
Because we own every step of this process, we can move faster than manufacturers who outsource fabrication, and we catch design issues before they become production problems. It also means one point of contact and one team accountable for the result, not a supply chain of subcontractors.
Want to see how our process would apply to your project? We’ll walk you through it.
Why Choose Us
Why Partner with Rialto Manufacturing
Manufacturers choose Rialto because we operate as an extension of their engineering team, not as a transactional equipment supplier. What that looks like in practice:
40+ years of experience designing and manufacturing custom industrial equipment for OEMs and manufacturers.
Engineering-first approach, every product starts with understanding your process, not with a standard template.
One-stop manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, and assembly all under one roof.
Advanced equipment, including robotic welding and precision machining for consistent quality at any volume.
Fast turnaround in-house production means fewer handoffs and fewer delays.
High-quality workmanship, every product is inspected against your specifications before it ships.
Reliable communication, a dedicated team that keeps you informed from design through delivery.
Long-term customer relationships, many of our clients return for additional projects because the first one was handled right.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you design custom material handling products for our facility?
Yes, We engineer every product around your specific load requirements, floor plan, and workflow rather than modifying a standard catalog design.
What industries use custom material handling equipment?
We serve automotive, agriculture, heavy equipment, construction equipment, food processing, and general industrial and OEM manufacturers, among others.
How long does it take to manufacture custom material handling products?
Timelines depend on design complexity and order volume, but because engineering, fabrication, and assembly are all handled in-house, we’re able to move faster than manufacturers relying on outside subcontractors. Contact our team for a project-specific timeline.
Can Rialto build prototypes before full production?
Yes, for many projects, we develop and validate a prototype before committing to full production, giving you the chance to confirm fit and function first.
What materials do you use to manufacture material handling equipment?
Most of our material handling products are fabricated from steel for durability and long-term industrial use, with material selection adjusted based on load, environment, and application requirements.
Do you manufacture material handling products for OEMs?
Yes, we regularly design and build custom material handling equipment and production support components for OEM manufacturers as part of their own product lines or internal operations.
Let’s Build the Right Material Handling Solution for Your Facility
Material handling inefficiencies compound over time; every extra touch, every awkward move, every piece of equipment that doesn’t quite fit adds friction to your production line. You don’t have to keep working around it.
Rialto Manufacturing designs and builds custom material handling products engineered specifically for your facility, your process, and your load requirements, backed by 40+ years of manufacturing experience and a 71,000-square-foot Ohio facility capable of taking your project from initial concept to finished, tested equipment.
Whether you need a single custom cart or a coordinated material handling system across your entire production floor, our engineering team is ready to talk through your requirements and design a solution that works.
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