As 2020 winds down, many companies are looking for ways to maximize their bottom lines. For those in the construction industry, there are a wide range of ways to do that. Luckily, Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is there for customers to reach out to for advice on rentals, leases, and financing options. In a three-part video conversation with Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Manager of Finance and Credit, Jeff Boraas outlines many ways that RMS can help customers save money as the year comes to a close and strategies they can incorporate into their business plans for 2021. Check out the series here: Part 1: https://youtu.be/RwGlOWuB8pE Part 2: https://youtu.be/Xj4xsUklwKQ Part 3: https://youtu.be/ZG1LZH8aAOg

As 2020 comes to a close, consider purchasing a Komatsu machine from Road Machinery & Supplies Co. to take advantage of Section 179. By purchasing a machine before December 31st, you can be eligible for deduction of up to $1,000,000 and a 100% bonus depreciation after write-off. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year as opposed to writing off smaller percentage of the cost over multiple years. It is an incentive created by the U.S. Government to encourage small businesses to purchase equipment while also investing in themselves.  In 2020, business that purchase a new or used machine can write off the entire cost of the machine during the current tax year up to a limit of $1,000,000. For more information on the program, visit  www.Section179.org  or contact your tax advisor, then contact your Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Territory Manager....

Partnership adds another industry leader to RMS’ aggregate equipment offering Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has been selected as a manufacturer representative for ME Elecmetal, a globally competitive supplier for total wear product solutions in the mineral processing, aggregate, construction and recycle industries.  RMS will carry ME Elecmetal’s line of crusher wear product solutions and provide sales, parts, service, and other support capabilities to customers in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  “We feel our new partnership will have a direct impact to our customers’ bottom lines,” said RMS Aggregate Division Manager Ben Schmidtlein. “We are excited to combine top-quality wear materials to our great products and services.” "As part of our effort to increase our market presence in this important region of the United States, we are pleased to begin our relationship with RMS," said George Schlemmer, Director of Crusher Products and Solutions ...

Telsmith offers a full range of material processing solutions to the aggregate, mining, industrial and recycling industries Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has been named the newest dealer for Telsmith and will carry its entire product line of aggregate and mining process equipment. “Telsmith is a proven product and we are excited to be able to offer its innovative solutions to our current customers. Telsmith provides a full range of integrated processing equipment to the aggregate, mining, industrial and recycling industries. We are proud to be able to offer Telsmith and its great history of equipment and experience to RMS customers,” said RMS Aggregate Division Manager Ben Schmidtlein. “We are very excited to have RMS expand their Astec product offering by bringing on the Telsmith line. They have been a great partner for us and we look forward to our continued success with them as a dealer,” says Darren Kirby, North America Sales Director-Central for the Material Solutions Gr...

Your equipment fleet is a significant investment. When your machines are operating to their fullest potential, they are making you money. However, the applications you put them through are demanding and wear on your machines every day. Even minor issues can impact your bottom line if they go unchecked. It doesn’t take much for a small problem to become a big one.   Keeping your undercarriage in top shape is important to a machine’s overall health. As you move your machines off the jobsite and into the garage for the winter, preventative maintenance checks are an easy way to increase your fleet’s productivity. Make sure your undercarriage equipment is ready to go when the snow melts and the construction season fires back up again in the spring.   Whether you are doing an ultrasonic or a manual inspection this winter, use these full-color sheets to help guide you through a complete and thorough inspection.   If you’d rather have a professional come inspect your undercarriag...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Parts Specialist, Colton Moore, was recently recognized by Komatsu for his outstanding performance in the Komatsu Parts Counter Challenge. As part of the competition, Parts Specialists from across Komatsu’s North American distributors compete in monthly challenges that were designed to teach best practices, new system functionality and product training. Colton finished in the Top 20 out of 68 participants.  Here is his interview: What do you like the most about your job?  Seeing a project through to completion is my favorite part of the job, regardless of the size or importance of it. Knowing I have helped a customer in need or seeing the result of a project brings a sense of importance to my position.   A good tip for building trust and the relationship with your customer?  Showing the customer that you care and want to help them. You can do such by really listening to them when they are upset, calling them back as soon as possible,...

When your equipment operates at its maximum potential, your company is more profitable. The RMS Rentals Winter Maintenance Program provides uptime inspections on your equipment to make sure it’s ready to roll when you get started in 2021. These inspections come with free hauling within 60 miles and 15 percent off parts and labor. Count on RMS Rentals for: Preventative maintenance Undercarriage cleaning Screed adjustments Conveyor chain replacements Boom chain replacements Wheel bearing inspections plus... 15 percent off parts and labor Free pick-up and delivery within 60 miles of RMS Rentals To schedule an appointment, contact: Justin Dudley,  RMS Rentals  Service Manager, at  952-895-7044. www.rmsrentals.com

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has been named the primary dealer for BOMAG soil, asphalt, and landfill compaction products in 22 Eastern Iowa counties and four Illinois counties. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois, branches, will provide sales, parts, service, and other support capabilities to customers in the territory. RMS is also the official BOMAG soil, asphalt, and landfill compaction dealer for the state of Minnesota except for six counties in southwest Minnesota.  “We’re excited about our expanded footprint with BOMAG. This complements our existing BOMAG partnership and will help us better serve our existing customers while earning new ones throughout our coverage area,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Andy Schwandt. Jamie Winkler, BOMAG Americas Director Sales, said, “RMS and BOMAG are continuing to support our customers in the local Iowa community with highly skilled and knowledgeable s...

Dedication to Iowa Customers Continues with Second Branch Opening of Summer Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) opened its new state-of-the-art facility at 10740 High Life Court Southwest in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The 25,000 square-foot building includes 10 drive through service bays large enough to accommodate large aggregate, mining, and construction equipment, an extensive parts warehouse, and administrative offices. The new branch replaces the company’s old location on 16th Ave SW, and all Cedar Rapids operations will move to the new facility. The project is a reflection of the importance and potential growth opportunity of the Eastern Iowa market. “We are excited about this branch because we feel that it will allow us to better serve our customers in a region that is poised for significant growth,” said Mike Sill II, Chief Executive Officer. Vice President of Southern Operations Joe Schmidtlein noted that the completion of the Cedar Rapids branch is an indicator of the commitment...

Today the company announced the opening of its newly constructed state-of-the-art sales & service facility at 3001 Oxbow Court in Bondurant. The 25,000 square-foot building includes 10 drive through service bays large enough to accommodate large aggregate, mining, and construction equipment, an extensive parts warehouse, and administrative offices. The company has vacated its former facility on Sheridan Street in Des Moines, and all twenty-nine (29) Des Moines area-based employees will work from the new Bondurant location.   Company officials believe the Greater Des Moines area will continue to see significant long-term growth and this new facility will enable them to better support that development. “We are excited to better service our customers in Des Moines and the surrounding areas,” said RMS CEO Mike Sill II. Company President Russell Sheaffer added, “We are making a significant investment in Iowa. In addition to this new store, we are building a nearly identical facility...

To mark five successful decades as a Grove dealer in Northern Minnesota, Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) joined Manitowoc staff at the manufacturer’s booth at CONEXPO 2020. RMS’s Jon Anderson (center), along with Manitowoc’s Mike Heacock and Keith Crider, stand in front of a Grove GRT9165, one of the 10 cranes the manufacturer exhibited at the show this year. RMS represents Grove Crane and provides customer support in north central and north east Minnesota.

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) is committed to providing outstanding service to help keep your operation up and running while we abide by the “Shelter in Place” orders issued by the State of Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and observe select local restrictions declared in the state of Iowa. In our ongoing effort to keep our customers informed, please expect the following from RMS:  Each of our locations will maintain our normal business hours. Our 24-hour emergency service continues to be available for your emergencies. Visitors to our facilities are by appointment only.  We will make every effort to process all parts, sales, rentals, and service orders within our normal time periods.  Our supply chain has yet to be disrupted. Parts orders are expected to be fulfilled in a normal time frame.  We expect our staff to follow the guidance of federal, state, and local authorities, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  We will consta...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) announced today that the company has begun construction of the new state-of-the-art parts, sales, service and rental operations facility that will serve the greater Cedar Rapids area. This 22,500-square foot project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2020. All current employees will transfer to the new location at that time. Conveniently located just off the I-380 corridor, the new facility will be accessible by either Wright Brothers Blvd to the north, or 120th Street to the south. The building will feature 10 service bays, including an over-sized drive through bay that will accommodate large aggregate equipment. RMS Vice President Southern Operations, Joe Schmidtlein will oversee the project.  Company executives believe that Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Mike Sill II, Chief Executive Officer pointed out, “We are excited about this expansion which will allow us to bett...

Astec Mobile Screens launched a new line of compact, track-mounted equipment. The new equipment, marketed through licensed dealers as the Ranger™ line, will include a variety of jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, incline screens and trommels. These compact units will serve a variety of new markets including building and construction, landscaping, quarry operations and plant and tool hire. The ease-of-use, ease-of-transport, versatility and flexibility of compact, track-mounted units make them ideal for smaller operations that require powerful equipment with a limited footprint.  “The new Ranger line will help us reach a wider range of industries and customers. The compact units are going to be a great tool for contractors, quarry operators and many more. We are remaining very focused on providing excellent support for these units, just like our other products,” says Patrick Reaver, Inside Sales Director at Astec Mobile Screens. For more information regarding Ranger...