CHATTANOOGA, TN — Astec Industries announces that Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has expanded its distribution to include Astec brands Roadtec and Peterson in increased territories and regions. RMS is a dealer for Astec brands KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens.

RMS provides construction and mining equipment throughout the Upper Midwest. This year they celebrated their 94th year in business.

The expanded agreement adds the Peterson brand to RMS’s product line in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. The agreement also broadens the RMS territory served by Roadtec to include Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and select areas of Illinois.

“RMS has a significant presence in the compaction and road paving industry,” said Chris Colwell, Vice President of Channel Management for Astec Industries. “We look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

"RMS has a proven commitment to product support and a loyal customer following," said Brian Gray, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Astec. "We are excited to continue their tradition of excellence.”

Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing, and concrete production. Astec’s manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions, which includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, and thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions, which includes aggregate processing equipment.

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS represents brands in the industry and backs them up with knowledgeable product support and technology solutions, enabling customers to complete their jobs safely and on time. Based in Savage, Minnesota, RMS operates nine locations across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and seven affiliated companies in Minnesota and Texas.