At the forefront of innovation & safety

PEOPLE

Driven to Learn

DL’s culture of innovation starts with a commitment to education. In our state-of-the-art training center, colleagues demo products and grow within their field. And customers get a front row seat.

PEOPLE

Driven to Learn

DL’s culture of innovation starts with a commitment to education. In our state-of-the-art training center, colleagues demo products and grow within their field. And customers get a front row seat.

CONSULTING

Deeply Loyal

DL’s client relationships are measured in decades, not years. Because with our team of service professionals and product experts, there’s no such thing as a heavy lift.

CONSULTING

Deeply Loyal

DL’s client relationships are measured in decades, not years. Because with our team of service professionals and product experts, there’s no such thing as a heavy lift.

INNOVATION

Determined to Lead

DL is always looking for newer, better ways to make your operation more efficient and effective – In other words, we provide innovation by the truckload.

INNOVATION

Determined to Lead

DL is always looking for newer, better ways to make your operation  more efficient and effective – in other words, we provide innovation by the truckload.

HISTORY

Doorways to Longevity

DL is built on a legacy of great ideas, going all the way back to our founder’s revolutionary dock light, first introduced in 1996.

HISTORY

Doorways to Longevity

DL is built on a legacy of great ideas, going all the way back to our founder’s revolutionary dock light, first introduced in 1996.

Featured Product

Another dynamic solution to solve a complex problem at the loading dock.
The struggle with proper sealing when dealing with variable truck heights, variable door heights, sloped docks, yard jockey tilt and lift gates, resulting in water and air intrusion, is a real problem in need of a real solution.

DL Dynamic Dock Seal – A remarkable design that brings the head pad to the truck instead of the truck trying to fit to the head pad.

Recent News

DL Manufacturing Expands Headquarters in Upstate NY

DL Manufacturing Expands Headquarters in Upstate NY

DL Manufacturing has entered into a new phase of growth with the opening of its new headquarters facility expansion. In order to meet increasing demand for its loading dock doors…
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DL Manufacturing Launches New and Improved Online Presence

DL Manufacturing Launches New and Improved Online Presence

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a strong online presence is a crucial asset for businesses looking to thrive. DL Manufacturing, a prominent player in the material handling equipment industry, recognized…
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  • We are celebrating one year since the dedication of the newest part of our facility, the Don Metz Training Center! Pictured here is the man himself, our company founder Don Metz, flanked by our company president, Joe, on the left and our longest tenured employee, Larry, on the right. A dream team if we’ve ever seen one!#tbt #manufacturingcny #loadingdocksafety #loadingdockdoors #trainingcenter
  • DL Manufacturing had a great time at the @UNFI Charity Golf Outing at the Lake of the Isles course in North Stonington, CT on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024! Thanks to all of the sponsors and Foxwoods Casino for hosting!#UNFICharityClassic #charitygolfouting #foxwoodsresort #DLManufacturingGolfers
  • June is Safety Month! Loading Dock Safety continues to be a major challenge for most companies.  Whether your business is large or small, manufacturing or distribution, accidents are real and can be fatal. DL Manufacturing’s Safety Signal uses the universal signal protocol – utilizing Red and Green LED Lights. It is a simple, yet effective means to provide safety at your loading dock door! Follow the link below to learn more!https://www.dlmanufacturing.com/safety-signal/#safetysignal #warehousesolutions #loadingdocksafety #safetysolutions #safetymonth
  • Will our not-so-annual company picnic at the Syracuse Mets game happen this year?!? We’re taking bets in the comments! In recent years, we’ve struck out with cancellations due to COVID, rain, and, just last year, air quality concerns due to the wildfires in Canada. The last time we were able to see a game? 2019!! What will befall us this year? Will we make it to the game? Will the Mets win? Check back to see!#DLFamilyNight #SyracuseMets #BaseballinCNY #SyracuseBaseball
  • DL Manufacturing will be closed Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe weekend!
  • Just a quick reminder that keeping cool conditions in the trailer at the loading dock provides better employee comfort and improves productivity while making for a safer work environment! Swipe to see the noticeable difference AeroTecAC can make!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
  • DL Manufacturing’s AeroTecAC is the ideal solution for your warehouse and loading dock ventilation needs! Find out more by following the link below:https://www.dlmanufacturing.com/aerotec-ac/#cooldownwithDL #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
  • Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
  • We aren’t joking about your ventilation needs! Interested in cooling down with DL? Email us at info@dlmanufacturing.com to find out more about your loading dock ventilation options – from the original DL Fan to our innovative AeroTec AC – we’re here to help you keep cool!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
  • Happy Mother’s Day to all moms but especially to all our much-beloved Moms here at DL Manufacturing! We appreciate all that you do everyday!#happymothersday #mothersday2024 #momsinmanufacturing #cnymoms
We are celebrating one year since the dedication of the newest part of our facility, the Don Metz Training Center! Pictured here is the man himself, our company founder Don Metz, flanked by our company president, Joe, on the left and our longest tenured employee, Larry, on the right. A dream team if we’ve ever seen one!#tbt #manufacturingcny #loadingdocksafety #loadingdockdoors #trainingcenter
We are celebrating one year since the dedication of the newest part of our facility, the Don Metz Training Center! Pictured here is the man himself, our company founder Don Metz, flanked by our company president, Joe, on the left and our longest tenured employee, Larry, on the right. A dream team if we’ve ever seen one!#tbt #manufacturingcny #loadingdocksafety #loadingdockdoors #trainingcenter
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DL Manufacturing had a great time at the @UNFI Charity Golf Outing at the Lake of the Isles course in North Stonington, CT on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024! Thanks to all of the sponsors and Foxwoods Casino for hosting!#UNFICharityClassic #charitygolfouting #foxwoodsresort #DLManufacturingGolfers
DL Manufacturing had a great time at the @UNFI Charity Golf Outing at the Lake of the Isles course in North Stonington, CT on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024! Thanks to all of the sponsors and Foxwoods Casino for hosting!#UNFICharityClassic #charitygolfouting #foxwoodsresort #DLManufacturingGolfers
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June is Safety Month! Loading Dock Safety continues to be a major challenge for most companies.  Whether your business is large or small, manufacturing or distribution, accidents are real and can be fatal. DL Manufacturing’s Safety Signal uses the universal signal protocol – utilizing Red and Green LED Lights. It is a simple, yet effective means to provide safety at your loading dock door! Follow the link below to learn more!https://www.dlmanufacturing.com/safety-signal/#safetysignal #warehousesolutions #loadingdocksafety #safetysolutions #safetymonth
June is Safety Month! Loading Dock Safety continues to be a major challenge for most companies. Whether your business is large or small, manufacturing or distribution, accidents are real and can be fatal. DL Manufacturing’s Safety Signal uses the universal signal protocol – utilizing Red and Green LED Lights. It is a simple, yet effective means to provide safety at your loading dock door! Follow the link below to learn more!https://www.dlmanufacturing.com/safety-signal/#safetysignal #warehousesolutions #loadingdocksafety #safetysolutions #safetymonth
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Will our not-so-annual company picnic at the Syracuse Mets game happen this year?!? We’re taking bets in the comments! In recent years, we’ve struck out with cancellations due to COVID, rain, and, just last year, air quality concerns due to the wildfires in Canada. The last time we were able to see a game? 2019!! What will befall us this year? Will we make it to the game? Will the Mets win? Check back to see!#DLFamilyNight #SyracuseMets #BaseballinCNY #SyracuseBaseball
Will our not-so-annual company picnic at the Syracuse Mets game happen this year?!? We’re taking bets in the comments! In recent years, we’ve struck out with cancellations due to COVID, rain, and, just last year, air quality concerns due to the wildfires in Canada. The last time we were able to see a game? 2019!! What will befall us this year? Will we make it to the game? Will the Mets win? Check back to see!#DLFamilyNight #SyracuseMets #BaseballinCNY #SyracuseBaseball
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DL Manufacturing will be closed Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe weekend!
DL Manufacturing will be closed Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe weekend!
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Just a quick reminder that keeping cool conditions in the trailer at the loading dock provides better employee comfort and improves productivity while making for a safer work environment! Swipe to see the noticeable difference AeroTecAC can make!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
Just a quick reminder that keeping cool conditions in the trailer at the loading dock provides better employee comfort and improves productivity while making for a safer work environment! Swipe to see the noticeable difference AeroTecAC can make!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
Just a quick reminder that keeping cool conditions in the trailer at the loading dock provides better employee comfort and improves productivity while making for a safer work environment! Swipe to see the noticeable difference AeroTecAC can make!#cooldownwithDL #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
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DL Manufacturing’s AeroTecAC is the ideal solution for your warehouse and loading dock ventilation needs! Find out more by following the link below:https://www.dlmanufacturing.com/aerotec-ac/#cooldownwithDL #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
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Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
Today is International Customer Support Day and we’d like to take a moment to introduce the customer service team here at DL Manufacturing! Christine, our First Impressions Specialist, greets visitors at the front desk and also manages our social media pages. Natasha, our Senior Sales Associate, works remotely from her home in North Carolina. Laurie and Dawn assist our sales representatives in our offices in North Syracuse, NY. Lastly, the whole team is led by our customer service manager, Melissa! This team works tirelessly every day to assist our customers and co-workers and we don’t know what we’d do without them! Happy Customer Support Day!#InternationalCustomerSupportDay #CustomerSupportTeam #CustomerService
3 weeks ago
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We aren’t joking about your ventilation needs! Interested in cooling down with DL? Email us at info@dlmanufacturing.com to find out more about your loading dock ventilation options – from the original DL Fan to our innovative AeroTec AC – we’re here to help you keep cool!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
We aren’t joking about your ventilation needs! Interested in cooling down with DL? Email us at info@dlmanufacturing.com to find out more about your loading dock ventilation options – from the original DL Fan to our innovative AeroTec AC – we’re here to help you keep cool!#cooldownwithDL  #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
We aren’t joking about your ventilation needs! Interested in cooling down with DL? Email us at info@dlmanufacturing.com to find out more about your loading dock ventilation options – from the original DL Fan to our innovative AeroTec AC – we’re here to help you keep cool!#cooldownwithDL #AeroTecAC #warehouseventilation #loadingdockventilation #warehousesolutions
4 weeks ago
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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms but especially to all our much-beloved Moms here at DL Manufacturing! We appreciate all that you do everyday!#happymothersday #mothersday2024 #momsinmanufacturing #cnymoms
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms but especially to all our much-beloved Moms here at DL Manufacturing! We appreciate all that you do everyday!#happymothersday #mothersday2024 #momsinmanufacturing #cnymoms
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms but especially to all our much-beloved Moms here at DL Manufacturing! We appreciate all that you do everyday!#happymothersday #mothersday2024 #momsinmanufacturing #cnymoms
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms but especially to all our much-beloved Moms here at DL Manufacturing! We appreciate all that you do everyday!#happymothersday #mothersday2024 #momsinmanufacturing #cnymoms
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