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). Specifically, the standards state the […]
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Customer Service Portal
In today’s connected world, customer portals are becoming a requirement of doing business. WD Matthews Machinery Company is proud to announce that they are providing this “self-service” to our service customers. We think that this service will help our customers […]
Winter Weather On the Way: Get Your Outdoor Material Handling Equipment Winter Ready
Lets face it, New England has some rough winters, they can be hard on your personal vehicles, but also your outdoor material handling equipment. When preparing your equipment for winter you want to keep in mind heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, […]
When to Replace an Industrial Pneumatic Tire
Use a Tread Depth Gauge Measure the Tread Depth in the Middle of the tread When that gets close to 0mm, Replace If you see cords or plies remove tires from service Check the pressure on a regular basis and […]
Forklift Inspections and Pre-Operation Checklists
Forklifts are a common sight in many industries. Whether used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail applications or elsewhere, forklifts are crucial tools in the daily operations and supply chains of most businesses. Because of this frequent level of use, many […]
Maintenance Agreements
Equipment downtime is your operation’s worst enemy. Just like a car or house, a forklift requires maintenance and repairs after you purchase it. Taking a reactive approach to maintaining your forklifts can be accompanied by uncertainty and unexpected periods where […]
W.D. Matthews Warranty Support
Today’s material handling equipment is built for durability, and they’re designed to provide many years of efficient service. Typically, the warranty that comes with a forklift, manlift, floor scrubber or rough terrain equipment will give you worry free ownership. If […]
On Site Services Still Available from W.D. Matthews Machinery Co.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic response, many state and local governments are issuing “stay at home” orders with exceptions only being made for “essential businesses.” Pursuant to PPD 21, W.D. Matthews Machinery Co. is a critical infrastructure supplier to the healthcare, […]
The Right Forklift Tires For Your Application
Pneumatic vs. Cushion An often overlooked option many may not consider when investing in a new forklift are the tires. Pneumatic vs. Cushion. Which is the best? It’s not always about which is best, but which is best for […]
Common Forklift Replacement Parts
Like any piece of equipment that you operate, forklift parts will need replaced throughout the lifetime of your ownership. And parts replacement can get complicated, especially when specific procedures like periodic checks don’t occur or when cheap parts fail, […]
Toyota T-Matics Command & T-Matics Mobile Vehicle Management System
Data is becoming increasingly important in the material handling industry, which is why telematics systems are growing in popularity. Toyota’s own telematics system, T-Matics, is a fleet management tool that utilizes a Vehicle Management System (VMS) to track and […]
Toyota Introduces NEW 360 Support
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 […]
