Few things are worse than getting an automobile or machine stuck in the mud. Luckily for construction workers, mats can help crews move their machines along the ground with ease. Many job sites use crane mats, but if the job requires a more narrow and precise approach, a digging or dragline mat might be more useful…. Read more »
You Could Save on Taxes With Year-End Investments
Hardwood mats are a worthwhile investment for any company that owns or leases its own heavy machinery. Thanks to an IRS tax incentive program, there are opportunities that businesses can take advantage of to get the financing to invest in them. Between now and the end of the year, small- and medium-sized businesses can take… Read more »
Santa’s Sleigh – Could Crane Mats Support It?
Santa Claus is a magical being, which is good considering his Christmas Eve trip around the world defies physics in many ways. If Santa came to your house, his sleigh would be insanely heavy, so you would want some protection. The best method would likely be crane mats, which the construction industry uses to support… Read more »
Save on Used Mats this Season
As a business owner, if you can save money without cutting corners, there’s rarely ever a reason not to do so. That’s why the team at Ritter Forest Products is excited to announce that we have a large selection of used mats for sale. Unlike some types of used equipment, we ensure that our previously… Read more »
Prepare Your Equipment Now for the Cold Ahead
Cold weather can be harsh, even your toughest machines. That’s why it’s important to do some prep work on your equipment before the winter season is in full swing. Those few minutes spent doing a little extra work ahead of time could end up saving you a lot of money on repairs. Whether you plan… Read more »
Get Gear Off the Ground With Laminated Mats
Whether you’re working with concrete or any other type of materials to complete a construction project, it’s important to have the right equipment for the job. In addition to the machinery and materials you will be using to complete the bulk of the work, you will most likely benefit from having additional equipment like laminated… Read more »
Four Reasons to Buy Crane Mats
We’ve discussed the ways you can use crane mats to shore-up your job site: they can provide stable working environments when the job site is on wet and slippery terrain or soil that’s liable to shift under the weight of your equipment. Crane mats make the perfect temporary roads to create access points to remote… Read more »
Tips for Safety in Winter Conditions
With winter right around the corner, it is time to begin putting the techniques into place to ensure safety on your job site. Conditions on construction projects can get slippery, icy and cold without warning. Here are some tips to stay safe in winter conditions. Taking care of the large machinery in these conditions is… Read more »
Counterweights and Crane Operation
When you drive by a construction site, it is usually muddy, or maybe it’s bordered by somewhat unstable or uneven ground. Even with conditions on the ground as they may be, construction cannot be delayed. There are several safety measures put in place to ensure that the crew and people nearby are safe in the… Read more »
Why You Should Be Using Skids and Laminated Mats on Your Pipeline Projects
With colder weather fast approaching, you probably have a number of ongoing projects that need to get finished as soon as possible to repair or shore up pipelines that carry natural gas. Not only can these types of projects be more difficult to pull off in the winter with frozen soil and frigid conditions to… Read more »
