Renlita Overhead Doors has long been a pioneer in Australia’s specialty door manufacturing industry. Its story began in the early 1950s, when Mr. Jesse Richards crafted the first Renlita door in his backyard shed in Adelaide. From humble beginnings—designing firewood boxes and trailer chassis—Jesse’s ingenuity led to the creation of a counterweight-balanced overhead door that would become iconic across Australia.
Fast forward to 2002, Renlita became part of the Monarch Group and ARA Manufacture. At the time, the product line had seen little innovation since Jesse’s original design. Under ARA’s stewardship, however, Renlita underwent a significant transformation. The doors were re-engineered to meet modern architectural demands, incorporating advanced materials, finishes, and automation options.
Today, Renlita’s Series 3000 Foldaway Doors are a standout example of this evolution. These counterweight-balanced, bi-folding doors are tailored to suit a wide range of applications including aircraft hangars, transport depots, high-end retail storefronts and residential garages.
Renlita’s Capabilities
Monarch Renlita’s manufacturing capabilities are extensive and our experienced tradesman work to the highest standards across our company. Using only the highest quality materials and building doors to last, our manufacturing process is rigorous and precise, producing the best door solutions for all industry applications.
Monarch Renlita is a proud company of ARA Products, the manufacturing division of the ARA Group. ARA Products offers a diverse range of innovative and dependable door and window systems, designed and built with Australian hands.
ARA Products builds high-quality doors, shutters and grilles to keep commercial spaces secure yet aesthetically appealing. For industrial applications, doors and windows are designed and built with the toughness to endure Australia’s most demanding conditions. In the most critical security situations, ARA Products physical security solutions are rigorously tested and offer peace of mind.
ARA Products prides itself on quality, innovation and a fully customisable capability.
With spans up to 90 feet wide and 30 feet high, they offer unmatched flexibility and aesthetic impact.
Recent updates to the Renlita product line include:
- Hydraulic Bi-Fold Models: Now featured on the ARA Manufacture website, these models offer enhanced performance and design versatility for large-scale openings. [[EXTERNAL]…te Updates]
- Expanded Cladding Options: Clients can choose from aluminium glazing, polycarbonate panels, timber, mesh infills, and more—allowing doors to seamlessly integrate with any architectural style. [Metalbilt…2 CT edits]
- Certified Installers and Global Reach: Renlita USA continues to grow, with a dedicated manufacturing facility in Texas and certified installers across North America, ensuring quality and consistency in every installation. [www.renlitausa.com]
Renlita’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation remains unwavering. Whether it’s a commercial project requiring robust industrial doors or a residential design seeking a statement piece, Renlita continues to deliver custom-engineered solutions.
One of the pioneers of Australian specialty door manufacturing, Renlita Overhead Doors (Renlita), has been associated with the door industry in Australia for over 50 years.