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Save on Used Mats this Season

Used Mats

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

Heavy Equipment Winter

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

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

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 »

All Types of Mats Are Useful on Roadway Projects

Mats for Road Projects

Road construction is a tricky business, especially when you’re working on a road that’s still partially in use or a bit difficult to maneuver. So, it’s always important to make sure that every safety measure available to you and your crew is in place before the job gets started. Adding crane mats to your job site is a… Read more »

Advantages of Wood vs. Steel

Looking down at crane from the top

It may seem somewhat strange that in industries driven by high-power and steel-built equipment, steel crane mats aren’t what contractors and construction companies choose for their job site needs. However, there are many significant advantages that wooden crane mats and other mats and pads built with wood offer when compared to steel. Here’s a look… Read more »

Working in Environmentally Protected Areas

Temporary Road

All around the world, there are many different locations that have environmental protection considerations that need to be taken into account. Sometimes these are protected marshlands or wetlands, while other times there may be endangered wildlife or plant species that cannot be disturbed as a part of any construction operations. Dragline and digging mats are… Read more »