As America was growing in the early 1900s, a mine, quarry or other natural resource-based company would be an anchor for a town to develop around. Those enterprises played an integral role by providing not only employment, but a sense of identity for the residents. That was the case for Douds, Iowa.    VIDEO : Komatsu 325-8 haul trucks keep Douds Stone productive VIDEO : Astec stackers & wash plants help Douds Stone manage their quarry efficiently   In the 1920s, a company looking for a source of ag lime and construction began underground mining in the small southeast Iowa town. In 1947, extreme flooding caused the nearby Des Moines River to break its levees and flood the mine. Faced with a flooded underground operation and a submerged equipment fleet, the controlling company walked away from the mine.   The residents of Douds did not.   “The community still wanted to have a source of rock, the jobs and all tha...

  Conor McCue has joined Road Machinery & Supplies Co. as its new Vice President of Mining, starting on Monday, May 12th.  Conor brings 21 years of experience at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., where he held operations, maintenance, and management roles across four of their mine sites. Most recently, he served as Operations Manager, overseeing the Minorca Mine. “His deep knowledge of the mining industry on the Iron Range and his proven leadership make him an outstanding addition to our team,” said President Russell Sheaffer. Conor holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of North Dakota and an MBA from Regis University. Outside of work, he enjoys archery, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife Nichole, their children, and dog. This news coincides with the announcement of Vice President of Northern Operations Jon Anderson’s retirement, coming up this summer. Jon and Conor will work together closely to ensure a smooth transition...

  WATCH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Jt69nEgsOeE?si=BPSZPk2l-G2xKETg   Road Machinery & Supplies Co. held a ribbon cutting to officially open its new Sioux City branch facility at 5700 Al Haynes Dr, on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Located in Sioux City Expedition Business Park on the southern end of Sioux City, conveniently near the Sioux City Gateway Airport and Interstate 29, the 12,000-square foot branch features two large drive through bays, a wash bay, parts warehouse, conference room, break area, and offices for staff. In addition to size, the facility greatly enhances on the service and repair capabilities that were possible in the original Sioux City branch, which was built in 1946, with high ceilings, larger workspaces, cranes, and technology advancements. At the ceremony, RMS CEO Mike Sill II noted that the investment in the new facility speaks to the growth of the company and its investment in western Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas. He thanked the man...

    VIDEO : See Casper Construction's Komatsu HB365LC-3 in action! Prolonged success requires a dedicated commitment to delivering for customers and employees over many years. From its location in Grand Rapids, Minn., Casper Construction Inc. has been doing just that for 84 years.   The foundation set by Everett Casper in 1940 is carried on by his grandsons, President and CEO Lance Schultz and Vice President Bill Casper.   “One of the reasons people want to work for us and with us is the reputation of the company,” said Schultz. “Bill and I are the third generation, and the fourth is involved already. When we took over in 2001, we had 20 employees, and we have had steady growth since then.”   Today, Casper Construction has as many as 200 employees in the busy summer seasons with a focus on civil projects within a 100-mile radius of Grand Rapids that includes Duluth. According to Schultz, the company’s project list can vary in size.   “We bid...

  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.