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Our repairman, Rick, has a creative, in-depth knowledge of not only fixing machines, but using them to make fun creations for his backyard. He tried out a few of our smaller machines here at Wheeler Machinery Sales which would sure be of interest to fellow machine hobbyists.

We often say that Dan’s Machine Tool was meant to be a part of Wheeler Machinery Sales because it already came with ‘Dan’ in the name. Could you ask for a better fit? And one year in, we can confidently say no, you could not ask for a better fit – or a brighter future for both companies.

In May, I am proud to announce that the Weekend With The Pros will be held in Los Angeles, California, May 6 – 9. As a born-and-raised Angeleno, I am very grateful to be part of the planning for this fantastic event. As your President, I couldn’t be more excited to showcase the city I grew up in.

As the summer rolls in to fall, marking a new school year, we at Wheeler Machinery Sales say "see you later" to Garrett Wheeler, third generation machine salesman, as he heads back to college.  Garrett is a junior at University of Arizona and is studying business with the goal of one day taking the reins of Wheeler...

This month marks a new milestone for Dan Wheeler in his 20+ years in machinery sales as he becomes the 48th President of the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA), an organization of over 400 dealers, auctioneers, and appraisers worldwide dedicated to shared ethics within the industry. It's a big honor to be...

Building on Legacy, Investing in the Future: Wheeler Machinery Sales Acquires Dan’s Machine ToolWheeler Machinery Sales is proud to announce the acquisition of Dan’s Machine Tool, a respected name in machinery service and repair in southern California. This move represents more than just an expansion of services—it’...

When I first met Craig Ward in the early 2000s, I had no idea how much impact he would have on my life. In fact, our first encounter had quite the opposite effect on me. We were like two guys who get into a fist fight. After playing a game of pool volleyball with him at an MDNA convention, I thought he was an obnoxi...

It is with heavy hearts that we say, “Good-bye,” to longtime friend and business associate Dave Lewis, who lost his battle with small cell lung cancer on November 5, 2022. “Dave’s uncle, Jerry, was in the machine business in Burbank, California,” said Dan Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Machinery, Inc. “This was in the er...

Gina Wheeler is hardly a new face here at Wheeler Machinery Sales, Inc. Wife of Dan Wheeler, third-generation owner and current president of the company, Gina has been part of Wheeler Machinery by association for decades…ever since the couple started dating back in college.  And while Gina has fully supported Dan in...

It’s one thing to sell an industrial machine. It’s quite another to know which machines are right for the customer and their needs. Richard Smith is the go-to person at Wheeler Machinery Sales for any and all questions related to used metalworking equipment.  For three generations, Wheeler Machinery Sales has been ...

When Rick Chilcoat first met Dan Wheeler of Wheeler Machinery in 2007, he wasn’t really looking for a new job. But that chance encounter opened doors for innovation, ingenuity, and trust—everything we need to make our used metal working machine business work.  Recently retired from his work as a technical design ma...

Dan Wheeler is a survivor. But then, you don’t become the owner and president of Wheeler Machinery Sales, Inc., one of the largest used-equipment companies in Southern California, without some determination, dedication, and just plain grit.  Not only did Wheeler buy the business from his parents; he also transformed...

How Wheeler Machinery executed logistics for a massive cross-country, used equipment transportHere at Wheeler Machinery, we’re used to going above and beyond for our clients. It’s part of what has made us so successful in the used metal working industry, transforming our business from a single-building, mom-and-pop ...