Richards Wilcox Inc.

• Private
• US

Dow Jones Description

Richards-Wilcox, Inc., located in Aurora, Illinois, is a privately owned manufacturer of office storage and filing systems, overhead power and free conveyor systems, and specialty door hardware. The company, founded in 1880, has been in continuous operation at the same location. Our office products are branded under the Aurora name and include Quik-Lok Shelving; high density manual and electric Mobile Systems; Times-2 Speed Files , a double-sided rotating file cabinet; and Wood-Tek , a line of premium wood-clad case goods. Richards-Wilcox is the originator of the overhead enclosed track conveyor that's been keeping manufacturing companies competitive and productive for over 125 years. Since 1880, Richards-Wilcox has been the leading manufacturer of specialty hardware and door accessories for slide, swing, and slide-fold doors used in zoos, aquariums, barns, stables, contemporary buildings and historic buildings. Commercial, industrial, and residential settings nationwide feature Richards-Wilcox hardware products.

Number of Employees 300

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