Roland Machinery Co.

Tue February 24, 2009

Roland Machinery Co. Celebrates 50 Years

Hard work has always been the foundation for the American Dream and the underlying theme for every success story throughout this country’s history. Roland Machinery (RMC) is one of these stories....

Mon December 15, 2008

Cash’s Scrap Metal & Iron River Terminal Adds Reach With 835 M

Operating a barge loading and unloading facility on the mighty Mississippi River can present unique challenges. Depending on climatic conditions, the river can range from more than 35 ft. to under 3 ft....

Fri December 05, 2008

Roland Machinery Trains Techs in Record Numbers

Roland Machinery Co., the Komatsu distributor, congratulated four technicians who recently received their associates degrees from Komatsu America’s Advanced Career Training (ACT) program at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, Okla....

Fri November 07, 2008

Roland Machinery Welcomes Lyon, Larson as New Reps

Roland Machinery, the Komatsu distributor, has added Ken Larson and John Lyon as parts and service sales representative. In his new position, Larson will be responsible for supporting the sales department and calling on customers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to fill their equipment parts and service needs....

Sat September 27, 2008

Roland Machinery Adds Sims as Field Mechanic in Peoria

Roland Machinery has added Gordon Sims as a field mechanic. A certified technician, Sims is responsible for on-site service throughout the Peoria, Ill., area. The seven Illinois counties where he is providing preventive maintenance equipment service and emergency repairs include Fulton, Knox, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford....

Mon August 25, 2008

Komatsu, Roland Machinery Make Splash at Annual Rubber Ducky Derby

The 3rd Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby took place Aug. 8 on the Chicago River at noon. For the second year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. and Roland Machinery sponsored the event. Steve Beemsterboer, president of Beemsterboer Slag Corp....

Sun March 23, 2008

Three Roland Machinery Employees Earn Komatsu’s PSSRP Certification

Roland Machinery Co., the Komatsu distributor, has three product support sales representatives that have been certified by Komatsu as product support professionals. David Carlstead, Darryl Bergmann and Brian Dragan join an elite group of 35 other Komatsu product support representatives who have earned this distinction....

Tue January 29, 2008

Roland Machinery Offers Komtrax System Training

Roland Machinery, the Komatsu distributor, offers free Komtrax training to familiarize equipment owners with the data and reports available for the wireless monitoring system. The training is available to anyone who has the system installed on any equipment and is provided at any Roland Machinery location or at the equipment owner’s facilities....

Thu October 25, 2007

IAAP Hosts Annual Golf Outing in Illinois

Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) invited its members and guests to participate in the 2007 IAAP Golf Outing Aug. 13. A total of 263 golfers signed up to play at Panther Creek Country Club and Piper Glen Golf Club in Illinois....

Wed October 10, 2007

Roland Machinery Hosts Customer Appreciation Day

Roland Machinery Co. hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at its facility, located at 6450 Melton Road in Portage, Ind., Sept. 21. Attendees were treated to food and drinks with the employees at the branch....