Expanding Operations in New Bondurant, Iowa Facility

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art branch in Bondurant, Iowa. The facility will handle parts, sales, service and rental operations for customers in the Des Moines area and much of central Iowa.

“We are excited about this expansion, which will allow us to better serve our customers in Des Moines and surrounding areas,” said RMS CEO Mike Sill II.

The 25,000-square-foot building will feature 10 service bays, including an oversized bay to accommodate large aggregate equipment as well as work space for the branch’s 35 employees. It will be situated on 14 acres near the intersection of Franklin Road and U.S. Highway 65 and replace RMS’ existing Des Moines location on Sheridan Ave.

The move is in anticipation of the significant growth projected in the area in the coming years.

“This facility will provide the infrastructure necessary to achieve our business objectives while offering new and exciting opportunities for existing RMS employees,” said RMS President Russell Sheaffer.

Road Machinery & Supplies Co., Vice President Joe Schmidtlein, who is responsible for Iowa operations, will oversee the project.







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