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You Require an ANSI Inspection
By Jim Chaousis, General Parts and Service Manager Part of the updated ANSI A92.22 standards, now in effect in the United States, include requirements for annual machine inspections (AMI) on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). https://www.ansi.org/ Specifically, the standards state […]
Is Your Forklift or Heavy Equipment Ready for the Busy Season? It’s time to Spring into Action!
Schedule Service Before Everyone Else Does: Schedule Service – NH, ME, MA – WD Matthews Why Spring Maintenance Matters Winter can be tough on machinery. Cold temperatures, moisture, road salt, and sitting idle can all cause problems that may lead to […]
When Is It Time to Own, Lease, or Rent a Forklift in New England
Every business eventually asks the same question. Should we keep renting our machines, lease one, or buy outright? The answer depends on how often the machine is used, what your operation looks like, and how you want to manage costs. […]
2026 Winter News from WD Matthews!
From our team to yours, As we head into 2026, we want to thank our valued customers for another year of partnership. Our seasonal newsletter is here to keep you informed and prepared for the season ahead. Inside, you’ll find […]
Forklift Battery Care in Winter: What New England Operators Need to Know.
Winter’s Here. If You’re Cold, So Is Your Battery Expert insight from W.D. Matthews Technician Waldo Forklift battery care in winter is critical for New England operations, where freezing temperatures can quietly shorten battery life and disrupt daily workflows. When winter hits […]
“Need a Tax Break? Save on Forklifts & Equipment in Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts with Section 179”
Need a Tax Break? Now’s the Time to Get New Equipment in New England If your business in Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts is looking to upgrade forklifts, lifts, or compact equipment, Section 179 could help you save big on […]
How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade to an Electric Pallet Jack
Pallet Jacks for Sale in MA, ME & NH | WD Matthews How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade to an Electric Pallet Jack (A friendly PSA from your local New England crew at W.D. Matthews Machinery Co.) You ever […]
Fall Forklift and Machinery Service: Get Ahead Before the Cold Creeps In
New England summers are short. One day you’re in a T-shirt, the next you’re scraping frost off the windshield. Around here, fall is the season to service your machines, before the real cold hits. Fall Service Beats Snowbank Service Nobody […]
Building Legacies, One Generation at a Time
At W.D. Matthews Machinery, our people are the heart of everything we do. For more than 85 years, the company’s story has been written by hardworking men and women who not only serve our customers but pass on their knowledge […]
W.D. Matthews Customers: Are You Using the QR Code on Your Equipment?
Smarter Fleet Maintenance for Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts Managing your equipment just got easier. At W.D. Matthews, every piece of material handling equipment we service across New England comes equipped with a powerful tool to save you time and […]
How Much Can a Forklift Lift? (It Depends on More Than You Think)
From New England warehouses to muddy job sites in the backwoods, forklifts are expected to lift, stack, carry, and keep moving no matter what we throw at ’em. But here’s the thing: just because a forklift looks like it can […]
Toyota SenS Smart Environment Sensor™
SenS Smart Environmental Sensor (Available for Many Brands) Operator Assist System The all-new SenS Smart Environment Sensor pedestrian detection system – designed and engineered by Toyota – uses advanced technology and can assist operators in identifying a pedestrian or object behind their […]
How to Decide Between an Articulated or Straight Boom Lift for Your Next Project
Boom lifts (also known as Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, MEWPs or “cherry pickers”) utilize boom sections to position workers and tools to an elevated position for temporary, flexible access work, such as maintenance and construction tasks. This type of equipment […]
