by Ben Wiley | Jun 17, 2020 | Utility Truck Manufacturers
In social situations we’ll sometimes be asked “What does Wiley Metal do?” That can be a little surprising, disappointing even, because we’ve been in business over thirty years. In fairness though, our company name isn’t all that descriptive, so let’s talk about...
by Ben Wiley | Feb 6, 2018 | Aftermarket bumpers, Fire Engine Bumpers, Heavy Duty Bumpers, Polished Bumpers, Stainless Steel, Utility Truck Manufacturers
People have been driving into things for about as long as there have been cars. That’s a problem for many reasons, not least of which is that cars have always been expensive. Bumpers were invented in an effort to reduce repair costs and protect pedestrians, but...
by Ben Wiley | Aug 30, 2017 | Manufacturing Business, Utility Truck Manufacturers
At Wiley Metal, we like to think we are proactive when it comes to the constant search to increase productivity. We are always looking for ways to be more efficient without, of course, negatively affecting quality. We recently had an experience which reminded us how...
by Ben Wiley | Oct 26, 2016 | Aluminum Extrusion, Utility Truck Manufacturers
We’re not scientists here at Wiley, but over the years we’ve picked up a fair bit of Physics knowhow. One of the most important Laws of Physics has to with momentum – that thing about a body in motion continuing in motion. Momentum is why we have seat belts, and it’s...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 1, 2016 | Manufacturing, Utility Truck Manufacturers
No matter what you do for a living, you can be more productive if you have everything you need at the ready. For some, it may be a laptop or a cellphone. For others it may be a shovel or hammer. For many, utility trucks are their workplace. These versatile vehicles...
by Ben Wiley | Mar 14, 2016 | Utility Truck Manufacturers
At Wiley Metal, we spend much of our time making our customers products better. That includes our utility truck manufacturer clients who come to us for a variety of products. Utility trucks are an interesting combination of storage spaces, lock and tool boxes, man...