Toyota Material Handling USA has recently introduced a new maintenance program to help with your smart investment of material handling equipment from Toyota. This great program is offered to help the consumer have stress free ownership in their […]
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***Heat Related Stress*** “Not Just for Equipment”
Whether you’re in the Northeast, Northwest, or in the Southern states, heat related stress for employees can be a serious issue. Not having the proper fluid intake, taking the proper precautions, and looking out for warning signs can […]
Forklift Tip Over Safety Tips
Forklifts are a great piece of equipment to have in nearly any business. With numerous attachments and capacities the possibilities are endless. Unfortunately, accidents do occur and knowing what to do can and does save lives every year. The number […]
Forklift Battery Maintenance & Best Practices
New batteries are a great investment and W.D.Matthews Machinery & Toyota Material Handling want to pass along a few tips and maintenance best practices to ensure you get the most life and performance out or your new battery purchase […]
Forklift “FORK” Inspection
Forklift “FORK” Inspection One of the most overlooked items for forklift safety are the forks. The forks are one of the most used items on the forklift with a potential failure at all the wrong times. Accidents do happen […]
Modula Lift, the solution. W.D. Matthews, the partner
W.D. Matthews Machinery is pleased to announce that we are now exclusive regional partners with Modula Inc. in offering their advanced storage and retrieval products. We’re incredibly excited by this technology and are focused on helping our customers achieve even […]
Forklift Pedestrian Safety
Of all warehouse accidents, the most horrifying one frequently involves pedestrians. According to OSHA Estimates, each forklift in your facility has a 1 in 10 chance of being involved in some sort of an accident this year. As we all […]
How We Do Storage, and How You Can Too
Our Parts Department is a busy place, with parts coming and going, customers and technicians stopping in and the phones ringing off the hook. To stay orderly and efficient, WD Matthews believes in the 5-S’s. Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and […]