About Prairie View Industries
About Prairie View Industries
Prairie View Industries was founded by Richard Allen in Prairie View, Kansas in 1991, built around the multifold aluminum wheelchair ramp that remains central to the company's product line today. Allen's goal was to break down the physical barriers that prevented people with mobility challenges from living active, independent lives.
The company grew from its small-town beginnings into a nearly 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fairbury, Nebraska, becoming a leading global manufacturer of aluminum wheelchair ramps. In 1999, Prairie View expanded into foodservice equipment, applying the same manufacturing know-how to commercial kitchen storage and mobility units, and in 2007 began selling products to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PVI Manufacturing now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Dutton-Lainson Company, a family-owned business based in Hastings, Nebraska since 1886, following a planned ownership transition that preserved the Fairbury operation. ChatMRO indexes the Prairie View catalog so buyers can search by ramp length, weight capacity, or fold configuration to find matching products.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Prairie View Industries manufacture?
Prairie View Industries manufactures aluminum wheelchair ramps, including multifold and threshold styles, along with commercial foodservice storage and mobility equipment. The company built its reputation on ramp manufacturing before expanding into foodservice in 1999.
How long has Prairie View been making wheelchair ramps?
Prairie View Industries was founded in 1991 by Richard Allen in Prairie View, Kansas. The company has manufactured aluminum wheelchair ramps continuously for over three decades.
Does Prairie View sell to government agencies?
Yes, Prairie View Industries began selling products to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in 2007. This expanded the company's reach beyond its traditional retail and distribution channels.
Who owns Prairie View Industries today?
PVI Manufacturing LLC, the entity operating Prairie View Industries, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Dutton-Lainson Company. Dutton-Lainson is a family-owned business headquartered in Hastings, Nebraska since 1886.
What foodservice products does Prairie View make?
Prairie View's foodservice line includes storage and mobility units designed for commercial kitchens, developed after the company's 1999 expansion beyond ramps. These products apply the same aluminum fabrication expertise used in its ramp manufacturing.