Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has hired Tom Burrows to the position of PSSR Sales Manager. In this new position, Tom will manage RMS’ network of PSSRs and provide guidance and support to the team. Burrows brings 13 years of extensive experience in the ready-mix and mining industries, holding managerial roles in each. The Twin Cities native also served in the Navy for years and has a bachelor’s degree in construction management from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from Hamline University and a master’s certificate in mining from University of Leicester in England. “I am very excited for the opportunity to get started in this position,” said Burrows. “I have a passion for this industry and working with people. I think RMS has a tremendous reputation and I am proud to be a part of it.” The newly created PSSR Sales Manager position was designed to increase the efficiency of the PSSR network and aid in aftermarket parts sales. “This position will bring a focus and dedication t...

Today, new machine announcements focus on software and program upgrades as much as horsepower and fuel economy as manufacturers find new ways to incorporate technology. On top of that, devices that typically existed outside of the industry have been reimaged and engineered to focus on construction. As equipment evolves and software improves, so must you. Staying up to date with emerging technology requires a dedication to research. Mastering technology in order to put it in to application takes hours of practice. Without a dedicated Research & Development department, the task is impossible. So, what should you do? The answer is simple: Turn to the experts. Most distributors and manufacturers offer training and access to other services designed to help you utilize the technology to its maximum potential.  Up-To-Date Training When taking delivery of a new machine, ask if you can schedule a training session for your crew, especially if the machine comes with new technology. Most t...

RMS will be official distributor of KPI-JCI, Astec Mobile Screens and Telsmith Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has announced an expansion of coverage area for its Astec-owned equipment lines into North Dakota and South Dakota. In North Dakota, RMS will represent mobile, portable, and stationary Astec lines including KPI/JCI, Astec Mobile Screens (AMS) and Telsmith. In South Dakota it will represent mobile KPI/JCI and AMS products in addition to Telsmith. “We are proud that Astec turned to us to cover this territory,” said Andy Schwandt, RMS Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “We have a great relationship with Astec, and this agreement is reflective of that. We are very excited to have the opportunity to provide sales and service solutions to our new customers in North Dakota and South Dakota.”

Lower labor costs. Faster results. Accurate data. Mastering these three things leads to profits. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), outfitted with surveying software hold the key boosting efficiency and profitability. From monitoring stockpiles, to tracking jobsite progress, to inspecting infrastructure, drones offer you the ability to work better. Surveying Whether you’re an aggregate company measuring piles of various materials or a grading contractor monitoring progress on large project, drones deliver real-time data that can help you make decisions with confidence. Coupling an aerial perspective with advanced software allows you to accurately gather measurements and cache hundreds of data points in minutes. Removing the human element – with includes many factors, including the chance for errors – is also a massive boost to efficiency. Infrastructure  Inspecting roofs, bridges, and other hard-to-access structures is both complicated and dangerous… for a person. For a dr...