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RMS Rentals hosts Open House

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  Rain isn’t usually something people in the construction industry like to see, but when it coincides with an event like the RMS Rentals Open House, there is a silver lining. That’s exactly what happened this year. On April 20, more than 200 customers, vendors, and employees took advantage of the wash out and attended the Open House at our Savage location. Attendees received a welcome bag with swag items and were able to visit with participating vendors to check out the equipment and meet with representatives. “This was a great event, and I am very thankful for everyone that helped to make it a success. It isn’t too often I say this, but fortunately it rained. I think that made it a lot easier for people to get here,” said General Manager TJ Burns. “We really value the relationships we have with customers, and events like this are a great way to thank them for their relationship with RMS Rentals, but also to help them meet our vendors and get more of the informatio
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Russell Sheaffer named AED Board Director at Large

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  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. It is the second time that a representative from RMS has led the AED Board as Mike Sill Sr., was President of AED in 1985. “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.
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Salute to Service

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  Without the many brave men and women who have served our country, many of the freedoms we cherish today would not be possible. With Veterans Day on November 11, core will be featuring some of the former service members we have working at Road Machinery & Supplies Co. throughout the month. Thank you for serving our country and being a part of our team.     Steve Meyer Field Technician - Sioux City branch   What branch did you serve?  US Army   How long did you serve?  20 years   What was your role/rank/job?  Motor Sergeant, 12 mechanics with different MOS under my direction. Rank was Sergeant First Class.   What are some memories from your time in the service?  Met my wife in Germany in 1981, we got married in 1984 and started our family. I also worked with Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns 'n' Roses while stationed in Amberg, Germany the first time, and Nuremberg, Germany, the second time. When I was stationed in Germany (both
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LeeBoy pavers from RMS Rentals help The Asphalt Company achieve production goals.

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    Jim Cigelske, Owner of The Asphalt Company, explains why LeeBoy 100F and 8510 are his choice of machine and why he continues to turn to RMS Rentals for sales and service needs.   Click here to watch the video and learn more!
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TJ Burns hired as new General Manager of RMS Rentals

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  Road Machinery & Supplies Co. has hired TJ Burns as General Manager of RMS Rentals . Burns comes to RMS Rentals after more than six years at United Rentals. Burns was most recently the Branch Manager at United Rentals, overseeing a four-state market from his Des Moines, Iowa, location.   “I am very excited to be at RMS Rentals. My career has been in equipment rentals. The opportunity to be here and combine that experience with a company that believes and invests in rentals was very appealing,” said Burns.   “RMS Rentals is a vital part of our organization, and it serves a very important and unique customer base. Having TJ in place as General Manager will be a major asset for RMS Rentals. He has a keen understanding of what rentals customers need and has a track record of success. He will be a great addition to our family,” said Vice President, Sales & Product Support Joe Schmidtlein.   “We’re excited to have TJ a part our team and look forward to his experience and lea
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RMS Rentals hosts first open house since 2019

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  RMS Rentals in Savage, Minn., welcomed nearly 200 customers, vendors, and employees to its Customer Appreciation Open House in March. It was the first such event for RMS Rentals since 2019 as Covid-19 canceled any plans for a similar event during the past three years. “We started planning this in October of 2021,” said Inside Sales Manager Larissa Indrebo. “We had a feeling the worst of the pandemic was finally behind us, and we were going to have an opportunity to welcome people back into our facility. We really wanted it to be a big deal. Customers were really excited about it, and we had a great turnout.” The event featured booths for several of RMS Rentals’ manufacturers, treats, lunch catered by the food trucks Northwoods Smokehouse and Peppers & Fries a Go-Go, a welcome bag, and 30 door prizes that were given away. “It was fun to try something new as far as the food trucks and giveaways,” said Rental Manager Sarah Ostroviak. “The goal was that every customer would wal
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BKB maximizes efficiency with Potain T80 crane from RMS Rentals

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  Brittney Yares is a fast learner and an extremely ambitious person. Those two traits are why her company Brittney Kate 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 .   “We knew we needed the cr
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