Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) announced that Dave Hosch has been promoted from General Manager of Aggregate to Vice President of Aggregate. In this role, Dave will continue to be responsible for sales, rentals, and technical support of our crushing, screening, and environmental product lines, such as Astec, Masaba, Epiroc, CDE, Sandvik, Ecoverse, Doppstadt, and more throughout Iowa, Minnesota and portions of Nebraska and South Dakota.   “Since assuming the responsibility for managing the merged Ruffridge Johnson and RMS aggregate sales teams last fall, Dave has proven to be a very capable leader of the much larger organization.  Elevating him to the level of vice president underscores our confidence in his leadership,” said President Russell Sheaffer.   He will continue to lead the team of Aggregate Sales Specialists and Aggregate Support Specialists, as well as Pit and Quarry Supplies.   Dave joined RMS in 202...

    Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) is expanding the capabilities of its Centerville, Minnesota location, strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Twin Cities northern metro area. The Centerville facility, which has operated as part of RMS’ Ruffridge Johnson division, is transitioning into a full-service RMS branch that will provide new, used, and rental equipment, service, and parts for all of RMS’ equipment lines, including brands like Komatsu, Astec, BOMAG, LeeBoy, SENNEBOGEN, Terramac, NPK, Genesis, JLG in addition to the brands that have historically been supported by Ruffridge Johnson like Masaba, Cedarrapids, and Ecoverse.   The Centerville location offers convenient access for customers based in or supporting jobsites across the northern metro area. The facility will stock a broad range of parts inventory and is integrated with RMS’ shuttle system, allowing for next-day parts availability on many items stocked at other branch locatio...

   RMS Tritec recently partnered with Cemstone at their Midway Plant to deliver an end-to-end aggregate handling solution, executed on a tight timeline and spanning multiple phases of design, fabrication, and installation support. “It was a pleasure working with the RMS Tritec team from start to finish,” said Cemstone’s Regional Operations and Maintenance Manager Scott Brockberg. “From design through fabrication, the project ran seamlessly, with well-built components and exceptional onsite execution. The team met our tight deadlines and delivered a complete headbox solution in a short timeframe, getting us operational quickly. With its quality of design and materials, this system will improve efficiency and reduce maintenance time for years to come. I would confidently recommend RMS Tritec for future projects.” Kicking off during the holiday season and completed in March, the project reflects RMS Tritec’s ability to take on complex work and deliver with s...

    Road Machinery & Supplies Co. has been named the official Masaba dealer in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota, expanding its coverage from Minnesota to the entire RMS footprint. Customers in Iowa will now have access to sales and support of the entire Masaba conveyor and material handling lines through the RMS branches in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, East Moline, Ill., and Sioux City. For more than 60 years, Masaba has manufactured innovative aggregate, mining and construction equipment that has earned a reputation as a leader in each industry. Masaba offers products for conveying and material handling, portable and stationary plant chassis, and custom-engineered solutions. The highlight of the Masaba equipment line is its Magnum telescoping conveyor. Available in single- or dual-drive, the innovative GEN II track drive’s unique and robust design further improves engagement between the teeth and drives for even smoother stinger operation, improving long-term durability ...

       RMS Rentals welcomed more than 300 customers, manufacturer representatives and employees to its annual Open House on Thursday, April 16. The record number of attendees enjoyed manufacturer booths and displays, food trucks, prize giveaways, and picture-perfect spring weather.   “We are so thankful for everyone who attended to make this a great event,” said Sales & Rentals Manager Justina Soller. “This event has continued to grow each year, and we are proud that it is a ‘must attend’ on so many customers’ calendars. There was a lot of opportunity for attendees to get some valuable information from our manufacturers and spend some time in a more laid-back atmosphere with our staff.”   At the Open House, 26 manufacturer representatives set up display booths for customers, and equipment from across all of RMS Rentals’ offerings were on display.   “The commitment for this event from our manufacturers, employees and custo...

    As part of our continued alignment across the RMS Family of Companies, the facility located at 1400 Chestnut St. W, Virginia, MN 55792, is being reintroduced as the RMS Component Rebuild Center. This location has long supported our mining operations and has historically been referred to as Langer or Langer Equipment Company. To create greater clarity and consistency across our organization and with our customers, this facility will now operate under one unified name: RMS Component Rebuild Center The new logo featured in the header image and will represent the business moving forward. Overview of Services The RMS Component Rebuild Center supports mining customers through: Component exchange and rebuild programs Major component overhauls and repairs Preventive and predictive maintenance Planned maintenance and emergency service support Expertise in Komatsu haul truck components (100 - 400 ton ultra-class electric drive units) These capabilities help ...