Note: The included photos showcase laminated mats in use with cranes at a major construction site in Southeast Texas. While the images may not be directly tied to the exact project discussed below, they effectively illustrate how laminated mats play a critical role in supporting heavy equipment during large-scale infrastructure efforts. Beaumont, Texas, is home… Read more »
Construction work can be a dangerous business. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one out of every five workplace fatalities is construction-related. Construction jobs can also result in non-fatal injuries to workers. Things as simple as heat illness or complicated injuries like broken bones can result from a lack of safety knowledge… Read more »
For this Mammoet rollout, Ritter Forest Products was able to supply our top-quality hardwood mats to make the project team’s job safer and more efficient. Using our 3-ply laminated mats, they created a temporary road over wet, muddy ground located next to a river on the worksite. This prevented the heavy construction equipment from slipping… Read more »
Fall can be a great time to be working outdoors. The weather is cooling and the air is crisp, but there is usually not yet snow or ice to complicate work. One hazard that is easy to overlook during the fall months, though, is leaves, and surprisingly leaves can be as slippery as ice on… Read more »
Ritter Forest Products offers a large variety of mats for sale and rent for industrial clients, including dragline mats which can be used for much more than just commercial applications. Dragline mats, also referred to as digging mats, are 4 feet wide, 8 inches thick and 16 to 24 feet in length, making them width,… Read more »
With school right around the corner, it’s important for students to have the right supplies to complete their work. The same can be said for any project that requires a mat, as having the correct one is imperative to the project’s success. As students gear up to get back to school, let’s do a pre-semester… Read more »
At Ritter Forest Products, we’ve discussed the value of hardwood mats many times. These mats help construction crews work with heavy machinery, namely cranes, on terrain that is either too wet to work on safely or needs additional environmental protection. Like most products, there is a belief that hardwood mats need to be purchased new… Read more »
Construction projects often require working with heavy equipment like cranes in sometimes soft, wet or uneven terrain. These environments can make work difficult and even dangerous. Fortunately, you can stay upright with outrigger pads and transition mats. Outrigger Pads Outriggers have been an essential part of safe crane operation at least since the first hydraulic… Read more »
Laminated mats come in all different sizes and lengths. They might not look like they can do a whole lot, but in fact they’re highly useful in all different kinds of fields. Whether it is for construction or installation, laminated mats are in high demand for jobs big and small. Laminated mats are used for… Read more »
