Dan Olson has joined RMS as Aggregate Division Manager, the position previously held by current Vice President of Sales Ben Schmidtlein.   Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role, having spent his entire career in the construction equipment industry. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hayden Murphy Equipment, and prior to that as General Manager for RTL Equipment where he successfully led all aspects of the business with a strong emphasis on sales and marketing. Previously, Dan was Vice President at THECO where his leadership in process improvement drove exceptional growth. He began his sales career at Lano Equipment as a Sales Representative.   "Throughout his career, Dan has demonstrated a proven ability to drive revenue growth, cultivate long lasting relationships, and deliver outstanding service and innovative solutions. His work ethic and dedication to excellence inspire those around him and make him a perfect fit ...

    WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TMEF6a9lsxg Dozens of logging customers made their way to Hibbing, Minn., for RMS' first forestry demo in six years. Attendees were able to mingle with RMS employees, manufacturer reps, and other industry contemporaries. The live two-day demo featured a Timberpro TN735D feller buncher, Komatsu PC210LC-11 with Forespro delimber, and a Komatsu eight-wheeled 931 harvester and 855 forwarder.

  CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS: Crow River uses its new Komatsu PC490LCi excavator to save time and money : https://youtu.be/ZsdbgOwN_0w IMC Technology makes D51PXi operation easy : https://youtu.be/hT6LpbI_4FI   In the early stages of a new company, some owners adopt a measured approach — taking jobs they are confident they can handle and growing into larger projects over time.   Not Kraig Hanson.   He started Crow River Construction in 2013. Hanson sold his house, bought a building for his equipment, and the family moved into his camper.   Hanson found the local projects around New London, Minn., to be extremely competitive for a new outfit, so he got his bonding and insurance qualifications in line and started bidding projects. The first one was $200,000.   The second one? A $2.3 million portion of a $12 million project.   “It was a pretty big jump,” laughed Hanson. “Those first six months were aggressive. On top of it, our crew was ...

  VIDEO Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete puts new GOMACO GP3 slipform paver into action : https://youtu.be/O_UQPrz5HyQ     Last fall, Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC Owner Chad Demmer made the decision to add a new GOMACO GP3 slipform paver to his fleet. Buying the machine was the simple part. What followed in the months before its delivery that spring ensured his company was ready to maximize performance.   “This would be the first GP3 in our fleet, so we knew we would need training on it,” said Demmer. “That winter, we sent five people to GOMACO University for training, so they’d be able to apply what they learned when they got on-site.”   In addition to training, Demmer and his team took a tour of GOMACO’s Ida Grove, Iowa, factory to see the machine in production and meet with GOMACO’s leadership team.   “It was really nice to go there and talk to the people at GOMACO about the machine and see the proc...

  CHECK OUT MORE VIDEOS: Manatt's turns to RMS for it's equipment needs : https://youtu.be/k2V8NuMyUGs Manatt's paves with GOMACO : https://youtu.be/4_-K3zXeJDI See why Manatt's chooses Astec pavers : https://youtu.be/Nc_A4fMQMAg   In 1947, Junie Manatt purchased a truck, grabbed his shovel, and pulled into a local sand pit.   From this humble beginning — thanks to a great deal of hard work — came what is now one of the most successful Iowa-based heavy highway construction and materials companies.   Junie enlisted the assistance of his brothers, Clair and Merlie, marking the establishment of Manatt’s Inc. Shortly after that, the trio acquired a sandpit in Tama, Iowa, which they diligently operated following the original owner’s passing. Manatt’s expanded its operations and added Ready Mix, Asphalt and Concrete Paving Divisions to its service offerings. Since its establishment in 1947, Manatt’s has consistently expanded, both in scope and fam...

    View photo album: Click here RMS Rentals has had an exciting summer, with two standout events that brought together industry professionals and showcased our commitment to the construction community.   AWC Member Mingle In July, RMS Rentals proudly hosted an Association of Women Contractors (AWC) Member Mingle, a highlight event designed to foster connections within the construction industry. Attendees had the opportunity to tour our rental facilities, gaining insights into our operations and equipment offerings. The AWC is a premier trade association that champions women business owners in the construction sector, offering advocacy, collaboration, and industry support. This mingle provided networking opportunities, bringing together members who share a commitment to advancing women in construction. AWC’s dedication to empowering women is evident in their bi-monthly Newcomer Luncheons, which serve as an orientation for new or potential members. ...