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