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...

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 existi...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) is pleased to announce the company has been named the exclusive dealer for Gradall Industries for the mine scaling, metal mill maintenance, contractor, and municipal markets in Minnesota and Iowa, not including 13 counties in southwest Iowa. This agreement aligns with the company’s strategy of expanding our sales and support capabilities to these markets. Andy Schwandt, Vice President – Sales & Marketing explains, “We’re excited about our recent agreement with Gradall because they complement our existing products and the core strengths of RMS. The addition of Gradall will help us better serve our existing customers while earning new ones throughout Iowa and Minnesota.” Schwandt stated that RMS will stock Gradall parts locally, and technician training will begin immediately for those who don’t already have previous Gradall experience. --> Gradall Industries, Inc is known world-wide for qua...

Komatsu Motor Grader Lunch & Learn Our Sioux City branch held a Lunch & Learn Event last week featuring the Komatsu GD655-6 Motor Grader. Despite all the rain, this event received a great turnout. County Engineers and Supervisors attended along with field operation personnel to speak with Komatsu Representatives and RMS personnel about the productivity benefits of the new GD655-6. GD655-6 Overview With the longest wheel base in its class, the new GD655-6 offers exceptional fine grading performance.  Even with a long wheelbase, the GD655-6 maintains a tight minimum turning radius, thanks to a maximum articulation angle of 25 degrees. This grader is extremely maneuverable and productive in tight road work or cul-de-sac applications. Thanks to the new, Komatsu designed, Tier 4 Final power plant, GD655-6 owners should see a drop in fuel consumption of up to 5% when operating in “power” mode, and up to 15% in “economy” mode, compared to the GD655-5. Kom...