W.E. Carlson Corporation
Wholesale Building MaterialsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
W.E. Carlson Corporation is a wholesale building materials distributor focused on loading dock and door solutions. It holds exclusive distribution rights for Rite-Hite in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana and also represents several other manufacturers, including Frommelt, Pflow, Cubic Designs, Raynor, Portafab, Wayne Dalton, Autoquip, and Clopay. The company provides a range of products and services—docks, doors, ergonomic lifts, in-plant offices, safety barriers, and routine maintenance services—to help facilities improve productivity, energy efficiency, safety, and profitability. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the firm has operated since 1973 and serves a mix of locally owned businesses and Fortune 500 customers in the region. With a small-to-mid-sized team, it functions as a regional distributor focused on sales, installation, and ongoing support.