C.D. Smith is currently serving as Construction Manager and General Contractor to construct Rite-Hite's new global headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With 2,300 employees worldwide, the Milwaukee location is home to corporate administration, sales training, research and development and the local branch of Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite company. The campus has immediate room for more than 300 employees, with room for future growth.
The state-of-the-art headquarters features two buildings connected by a sky bridge. Nearly 270,000 SF of space includes a "live" loading dock demonstration area, four stories of office space, a 450-stall parking structure, a customer experience center, a training facility, research and development, and employee amenities, including a work café, an outdoor patio and two-story fireplace.
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Rite-Hite, a global manufacturing leader, has been honored as one of The Daily Reporter's Top Projects of 2022. Led by C.D. Smith Construction, the completion of Rite-Hite's new corporate headquarters in Milwaukee is a testament to their commitment to innovation and growth.
The headquarters revitalized a once-abandoned site, boosting the local economy and improving the surrounding landscape. The facility offers cutting-edge amenities, including a secure parking garage, versatile training spaces, and scenic walking paths along the Menomonee River.
Sustainability took center stage, with 900 rooftop solar panels generating 500,000 kilowatt hours per year and offsetting over 391 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
With over 2,200 employees worldwide and 300 in the Milwaukee area, the headquarters serves as a talent development hub and world-class customer experience center.
Rite-Hite's headquarters project, spanning 270,000 square feet, exemplifies their dedication to sustainability, employee well-being, and community revitalization. This recognition affirms their position as an industry leader in Wisconsin's landscape.
Rite-Hite: Employees move into North building this week; Campus will house 300+ | WisBusiness 03.10.2023
By Ashley Smart - Mar 10,2023 11:42 am
Almost eight months after employees began moving into Rite-Hite’s new corporate headquarters in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, the final portion of the campus — the north building — is...(link to the full BizTimes PRESS RELEASE).