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...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. hosted a Heavy Equipment Adventure at Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN. The event, organized by NDSCS, gave Twin Cities metro high school students information about careers in diesel technology. During the event, students engaged in hands-on activities, spoke with RMS technicians and operated Komatsu excavators and dozers. RMS representatives were on site to answer questions about the industry, career opportunities, and the Komatsu Diesel Technology Program offered through the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). This fast-paced program combines state-of-the-art, on-campus training with 24 weeks of paid internships at a sponsoring Komatsu dealership. Students receive technical training on Komatsu equipment through a combination of classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction. Each sponsored student has guaranteed job placement and can earn up to 100% of tuition and fees reimbursed over the first three years of employment. LEARN MO...