Road Machinery & Supplies Co. opened the doors to its ninth branch location in August as it held an official ribbon cutting for the new Rochester facility in Byron, Minn. Approximately 50 RMS employees, Byron business owners, and local politicians — including Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (24, R) — were in attendance.  WATCH VIDEO HERE “We had a really good turnout for this ceremony,” said RMS CEO Mike Sill II. “The city of Byron has been fabulous throughout this whole process, and it was great to see so many Chamber of Commerce members out for this. We also had representatives from our builder, AB Systems, DeCook Excavating, and some local politicians as well. It was a great start for this location.” The Rochester branch is the 14th overall location for RMS and the third new facility it has completed recently as the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids locations both relocated to new buildings in 2020. The Rochester location, however, is unique as it is a new brand-...

  Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has hired Lance Arnett to the newly created role of Vice President, Product Support. Arnett comes to RMS from Power Solutions International where he was CEO. In this role he will focus on customer support services for RMS, including parts, service, technical support, and training functions.   “RMS is an organization that carries with it a strong, ethical reputation and phenomenal brand representation in the products they sell, service, and lease. RMS has been a long-standing, growth-oriented organization, and I’m looking forward to contributing to that continued success,” said Arnett.   Arnett’s experience includes over ten years in the Cummins Distribution System in various roles including as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Executive Director of Operational Effectiveness, Vice President – OEM Engine Business, and President of the Central Region. Before Cummins, he served as Director of Franchise Sales and ...

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. hosted a technology training for customers at Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, Minn., in March. Nearly 20 attendees got training on Topcon base and rovers and Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control - the industry's first integrated GPS system with semi-machine automation.  "This was a great event because we were able to really get hands-on and demonstrate what this technology can do," said Marketing Manager Josh Sandin. "With the release of Komatsu's iMC 2.0 recently and the Smart Construction suite it debuted at CONEXPO this year, there are a lot of new features that will improve efficiency for users. Trainings like this are obviously great for customers that are new to the technology, but they are even beneficial for those users who have experience with it. The more you understand how to use it, the more you can implement it into your operation and work efficiently." If you're interested in setting up a training for you...

  WATCH VIDEO Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Vice President of Marketing & Technology Abby Sill knows that she is in a unique place as a a female in the heavy equipment industry, and she hopes that changes. As a fourth generation family member at Road Machinery & Supplies Co., Abby is encouraged to see the growth of women coming to the industry, and she is working to help make that even more common.

      Astec Industries debuted its newest asphalt cold planer at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. The versatile RX-405 milling machine is ideal for contractors who need a smaller cold planer that offers versatility and flexibility in a variety of applications. With the addition of the RX-405, Astec’s mills now range from 2 feet to 13 feet in cut width.    Kyle Neisen, product director for Astec, says, “We're excited to offer the RX-405 so that all contractors can benefit from the Astec lineup. Contractors of all sizes now have a machine that they can take to size-restrictive job sites like trenches, utility work and parking lots.”    The RX-405 features all new control stations that focus on user comfort and intuitive use. “The button layout and joysticks offer all-day comfort for long jobs,” states Neisen.   With the new control station design, operators can protect the controls from tree limbs and other obstacles by adjusting the tilt on-th...

    Road Machinery & Supplies Co. President, Russell Sheaffer was named Director at Large of the Associated Equipment Directors (AED) Board. His nomination was approved by the AED Board in December 2022, and he will serve a three-year term.   As Director at Large, Sheaffer will be assist in developing strategies to support AED’s membership and establish legislative priorities that serve to benefit the industry. “Road Machinery & Supplies Co. has been a longtime member and strong supporter of AED. I am honored to accept this role, and I look forward to serving on the board of an association that plays such a vital role in the success of our industry. It’s our ability to speak with one unified voice as an industry that makes AED such a valuable resource to its members. This is a great opportunity for Road Machinery & Supplies Co. to be directly involved in shaping the key legislative issues affecting our industry. I am grateful for the opportunit...

    MR Paving & Excavating knew their recent project in New Ulm, Minn. was going to occur in cold weather conditions. Fortunately, his new LeeBoy 8616D asphalt paver was designed to excel in those conditions. With heated gates and a solid screed, the 8616D was still able to provide a great mat.   Click here to check out the video and learn more!