Operators and service techs seeking to maximize equipment uptime have had their call answered by Epiroc, which has introduced a series of 24/7 self-service videos with instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair needs. The videos, available for web or mobile devices, have been designed for those customers who prefer to conduct their own routine maintenance and minor repairs in their own Epiroc fleets. Mining and construction users will have access anytime, anywhere, and can view frequently asked questions and recommended parts and tooling as well. The series, which also features closed captioning, currently contains 50 videos covering troubleshooting, maintenance issues and repairs, including troubleshooting sensor failure, winterizing, pre-walk inspection, e-stop and more.  The series focuses on the SmartROC D65, D60, D55 and PowerROC T45, T35, with plans to expand to all equipment offerings, including other rock excavation and dri...

  The team at Road Machinery & Supplies Co.'s Virginia and Hibbing locations did a complete rebuild of a Komatsu PC4000 mining shovel in the summer of 2021. The service team disassembled the machine at one location, completed any service that was required - from hose replacement to component replacement, and reassembled it at the new location. Click here to watch the timelapse video!

    Brittney Yares is a fast learner and an extremely ambitious person. Those two traits are why her company BrittneyKate Builds (BKB) has grown from a weekend project with a friend to a booming and respected company . BKB completes large housing complexes throughout the Minneapolis suburbs. “Six years ago I framed a basement with a friend and thought it was a great accomplishment and super fun,” recalled Yares. “So I kept doing it. I did some more basements, then houses, then townhomes, and eventually giant complexes.”   VIDEO: See what BKB Owner Brittney Yares says about the Potain T80 crane and RMS Rentals   Her passion has fueled the company’s growth, and recently BKB worked on its largest project to date, a two-phase, 150-unit housing complex in Minneapolis’ northwest suburbs. To tackle the job, BKB enlisted the help of RMS Rentals and Territory Manager Scott Solberg to add a Potain T80 self-erecting crane at the job site .   ...

  Road Machinery & Supplies Co. was named Dealer of the Year by Epiroc for its performance in 2021.   "We have a great relationship with Epiroc, and we are proud to carry and service its products," said Vice President Sales & Marketing Andy Schwandt. "Being named Dealer of the Year is a great accomplishment, and it shows that we are succeeding at being a trusted partner to our customers and manufacturers. It also shows that we are providing the equipment, support, and technology solutions that enable our customers to build infrastructure and industries in the communities we serve. This is a very big accomplishment for our entire organization. A big 'thank you' goes out to everyone involved."   Road Machinery & Supplies Co. was the only distributor in the country to receive the honor. Some of the 2021 highlights for RMS and Epiroc include: 56% increase in revenue growth from 2020 Doubled year-over-year consumables sales Extensive E...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) was named a Top 5 Dealer by Genesis Attachments for 2020. RMS earned the honor in recognition for is sales performance and commitment to the Genesis line. Genesis pieces have been a valuable asset for customers in several industries. Recently, Tounier's Recycling turned to RMS and Genesis for a GTX 555R mobile shear at its scrap metal recycling yard in Independence, Iowa.  Click here to see how the shear helped boost production.

  Everyone is looking for a way to  maximize their workforce, boost accuracy, and increase production. If each of those things could be achieved with one decision, chances are most people would take the opportunity to do it. Gustafson Excavating of North Branch, Minn., accomplished all three goals when it added a Komatsu intelligent Machine Control D51PXi dozer with integrated GPS technology to its fleet four years ago. “The way we look at it, we have another couple guys out there with just the one dozer,” said Gustafson Excavating Vice President Derek Gustafson. “It saves us a lot of time, saves us a lot of money, and the accuracy is right there every time.” Click here to watch a video showing how the D51PXi dozer has helped Gustafson Excavating elevate its operation.

  Road Machinery & Supplies Co. welcomed customers from Iowa and Illinois back to the golf course in October with the return of the customer appreciation golf outing. After taking a year off due to COVID-19, more than 50 customers, manufacturer representatives, and RMS employees enjoyed a day at the Tournament Club of Iowa (TCI) in Polk City. “My favorite things about the event are planning it and getting all of the customers together in one group with RMS people,” said Territory Manager Bob Newman. “It’s always a really fun time.”   In addition to a round of golf, customers enjoyed lunch and dinner at TCI and competed in several hole competitions.   “It’s a good place to network with contractors and get to know who you’re working with,” said Mark Anthony of Jensen Construction Company. “You’re not under the gun. You’re able to socialize about different things rather than worry about equipment.”   “We’ve got more than 30 years of experience with ...