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RKI

RKI

RKI

Verified Nov 2026

Lighting

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United States flag

Houston, Texas

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Since 1911

RKI is a manufacturer of commercial truck equipment headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1911. The company is estimated to have 200 to 500 employees and annual revenue in the $50 to $100 million range. It is privately held and produces truck boxes, cranes, winches, service bodies, and LED lighting options for fleet operators, municipal agencies, public works departments, and customers in the automotive, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026, HKA announced its acquisition of RKI to strengthen its Government Contracting practice.

RKI

Verified Nov 2026

AT A GLANCE

Founded

1911

Headquarters

United States flag

Houston, Texas

Employees

200-500

Ownership

RKI at a glance

Revenue

$50-100M

Est. band

Employees

200-500

Founded

1911

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Import activity

107

Industries

Automotive

Renewable Energy

Industrial Equipment

Sourcing and import activity

From US customs bill-of-lading records

US sea imports

107

Named foreign suppliers

23

Top origins

South Korea · Taiwan · Spain · Italy

Chart of the supplier's US import shipment volume trend over time

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from RKI.

What this tells a buyer

No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record, but HKA announced its acquisition of RKI on September 22, 2026, according to HKA's own announcement.

The company's listed products include truck boxes, cranes, winches, and service bodies, with aluminum and steel among the materials noted for its products, and the record lists no certifications.

RKI is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a reported figure, and the record does not name any specific customers.

Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026

Overview

RKI is a manufacturer of commercial truck equipment headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1911. The company is estimated to have 200 to 500 employees and annual revenue in the $50 to $100 million range. It is privately held and produces truck boxes, cranes, winches, service bodies, and LED lighting options for fleet operators, municipal agencies, public works departments, and customers in the automotive, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026, HKA announced its acquisition of RKI to strengthen its Government Contracting practice.

At a glance

Attribute

Detail

Founded

1911

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Employees

200-500

Revenue

$50-100M (estimated)

Primary capability

Lighting

What RKI makes

The company's listed products include truck boxes, cranes, winches, and service bodies, with aluminum and steel among the materials noted for its products, and the record lists no certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Aluminum, Steel (source: rki-us.com).

Trade and customs footprint

No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record, but HKA announced its acquisition of RKI on September 22, 2026, according to HKA's own announcement. US customs bill-of-lading records list 107 inbound shipments across 23 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Taiwan · Spain · Italy.

Latest developments

Facilities

RKI is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:

Company details

RKI is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a reported figure, and the record does not name any specific customers. RKI was founded in 1911, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What does RKI make?

RKI is a manufacturer of commercial truck equipment headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1911. The company is estimated to have 200 to 500 employees and annual revenue in the $50 to $100 million range. It is privately held and produces truck boxes, cranes, winches, service bodies, and LED lighting options for fleet operators, municipal agencies, public works departments, and customers in the automotive, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026, HKA announced its acquisition of RKI to strengthen its Government Contracting practice.

Where is RKI headquartered?

RKI is headquartered in Houston, Texas (2301 Central Pkwy, Houston, Texas, 77092).

When was RKI founded?

RKI was founded in 1911.

How big is RKI?

RKI has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

Does RKI import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 107 inbound shipments for RKI, with top origins including South Korea · Taiwan · Spain · Italy.

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Location & contact

Houston, Texas (HQ)Headquarters · United States
Houston, Texas (HQ)2301 Central Pkwy, Houston, Texas, 77092, United StatesHeadquarters

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