Can We Build it? Yes We Can!
At W.D. Matthews Machinery Co., we know that not every warehouse, loading dock, or material handling application can be solved with an off-the-shelf product. That’s why we provide custom warehouse solutions, including refurbished dock cushions, custom ramps, and engineered mezzanines designed around your facility and your specific needs.
Our experienced team can help you find a solution that improves space utilization, efficiency, safety, and productivity while helping you get the most value from your investment.
Refurbished Dock Cushions
This is an example of a recent refurbished dock cushion project we completed for a customer.
The existing dock had old, dented corrugated siding. Instead of simply replacing the worn dock seals, we determined that the customer would benefit from building the best possible foundation for the new seals.
We removed the damaged siding and replaced it with durable, flat galvanized panels. We then installed new customer dock seals to help create a better seal around the loading dock.
The finished project helps reduce outside air infiltration, conserve energy, and keep employees warmer and drier during cold, wet, and challenging weather conditions.
The result: a more durable dock area and a better foundation for the new dock seals.
Custom Ramps
Sometimes, a standard ramp simply isn’t the right fit.
One customer had already ordered a stock ramp from another supplier. After discussing their application and requirements, we asked for an opportunity to engineer a solution specifically for their facility.
Our team designed and fabricated a custom warehouse ramp in our fabrication shop. The finished ramp provided a better fit for the customer’s application than the stock ramp they had originally ordered.
The custom solution also helped the customer save significant money and reduce production time.
A properly designed custom ramp can provide the fit, access, capacity, and functionality needed for your specific material handling application.
Custom Built and Engineered Mezzanine
When warehouse space becomes limited, the solution may be to build up rather than out.
This project is an example of a custom-built and engineered mezzanine designed specifically around the space available in the customer’s facility.
Rather than installing a standard stock mezzanine, we engineered and built the structure from scratch to maximize the available space. The custom design provided better utilization of the customer’s existing facility while saving thousands of dollars compared with a stock mezzanine structure.
A custom mezzanine can help businesses make better use of vertical warehouse space without requiring a larger facility.
Running Out of Warehouse Space?
If your warehouse is growing short on space, it may be time to look up instead of out. A custom mezzanine, ramp, dock solution, or other engineered warehouse improvement could help you make better use of your existing facility.
If you have worn-out warehouse equipment, limited space, or a material handling challenge that requires a custom solution, W.D. Matthews Machinery Co. can help.
In many cases, a custom solution can provide a better fit, reduce unnecessary costs, and help you get your project up and running sooner.
Have a custom warehouse project in mind? Tell us what you need, and our team will help determine the best solution for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can W.D. Matthews build custom warehouse solutions?
Yes. W.D. Matthews can help with custom warehouse solutions such as dock improvements, custom ramps, mezzanines, and other engineered material handling applications.
What are the benefits of a custom warehouse solution?
A custom solution can provide a better fit for your facility, improve space utilization, address unique application requirements, and potentially reduce costs compared with adapting a standard product.
Can a mezzanine help increase warehouse space?
Yes. A properly designed mezzanine can help businesses take advantage of unused vertical space and increase usable storage or work areas without expanding the building footprint.
Do you offer custom ramps?
Yes. Custom ramps can be engineered and fabricated to better match your facility, application, available space, and material handling requirements.
Can you repair or refurbish existing dock equipment?
Depending on the application, existing dock equipment can sometimes be refurbished or improved rather than completely replaced. Our team can evaluate your needs and recommend an appropriate solution.
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