Rae-Line was started by Ray and Mary Vorhauer in 1972 and was known at that time as R.A. Vorhauer Manufacturing. The company was based in a 150 square metre factory in Malvern St. Bayswater in order to be close to their only customer at the time, Kenworth Trucks. The business grew slowly on the back of rising Kenworth build rates as well as an increased customer base. Ray designed a range of boat seats that were sold to both the public and several manufacturers including JJ Savage and Stejcraft Boats.
As the business grew, so did the number of employees and by 1975 the company employed 10 people. With both the Kenworth and the boat seating sides of the business continuing to grow, the company moved to bigger premises several times throughout the late 70s to mid-80s. By the late 80s, the company’s name was changed to Rae-Line P/L, and employed around 20 employees. Rae-Line has continued to grow ever since, once again on the back of ever increasing Kenworth build rates and an increased customer base.
Today, Rae-Line supplies some of the biggest names in the automotive and heavy transport industries including Kenworth, Paccar Parts, Toyota, Isuzu Ute, Jayco, KAB Seating and Isringhausen.
Kenworth production peaked in 2007 with build rates reaching 20 trucks per day and a total of 3496 trucks being built during the year. Rae-Line set new records for on-time-delivery and quality, despite build rates rising to almost twice the previous record. This was only possible due to the hard work and dedication shown by the entire Rae-Line team, right throughout the year. In 2022, Rae-Line celebrated its 50th year as a sole supplier to Kenworth Trucks Australia. We look forward to this strong partnership continuing well into the future.
Kenworth Australia
Kenworth Australia
"Thank you Rae-Line for your dedication to ongoing 50ppm quality and 100% on time delivery year after year."
Wayne McLaughlin
East Coast Storage And Distribution
"Many thanks to Karen, Brendan and the entire crew for the visit last week and tour of your operation. All we can say is the place is a credit to you and your team, obviously you have instilled such a great culture which as an employer is truly visible. We fully understand now how you can become Kenworth Supplier of the Year…."
Bob Dunlop
Thank You
"Thank you Rae-Line for completing the custom work on my truck. I gave the truck to Rae-Line with very short deadline to achieve. Rae-Line responded with a very professional manner which made me feel very comfortable that the truck would be finished on time for the Alexandra Truck Show."
Nicolle
Bounce South Africa
"Thanks for your good wishes and your mail. We could not have done this without your team and your commitment. I have said this on numerous occasions but Rae-Line are in a different league in terms of customer service and service delivery. Thank you for taking such pride in your work and for always been willing to provide advice and go the extra mile no matter what the time of day or night. I look forward to seeing you in November and starting all over again…."
Chris
Project Manager
Great Work, Theatre users had a very narrow set time frame of when the work could occur – good value for money. Brendan inspected and quoted the work, he also scheduled it. Gee. The team did a great job. I can’t remember the name of the guy that picked up and dropped of the sample chair – he made the templates. Brilliant work. I remember the installers, Jeff and his workmate.. They really had a good work ethic.
Alistair
Having climbed on the matting at Milton several times now, it's easily some of the best mats I've climbed on worldwide.
Anni
Material Planner
Hello Linda, David and Team, I wanted to thank you so much for all of your assistance, and your contribution to my increased level of customer service with your prompt action, and professional approach, your friendship and assistance to me when I really needed to assist my customers. Over the past 12 months, you have really helped me to understand not just our business but yours as well. It has been a pleasure working with you. I appreciate all that you have done to help me be successful in my role, and over a customer service level target of 92% we smashed it at 95.8% last month. I could not have done it without you!
