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.