MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has finalized the acquisition of Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company. Ruffridge Johnson is a heavy equipment dealer located in Centerville, Minnesota, that offers aggregate, paving, and environmental products and service.
“This acquisition gives RMS a North Metro location for customers in the Twin Cities and demonstrates our commitment to serving the aggregate and paving industries with a diverse lineup of product offerings," RMS CEO Mike Sill II said. "I look forward to the opportunities this will bring, and I welcome the Ruffridge Johnson team to RMS.”
Ruffridge Johnson was founded in 1936 and currently represents Terex MPS’ Cedarapids line of crushing and screening products, Masaba conveying products, Carlson pavers, Doppstadt trowels, ROSCO products, and BOMAG equipment. Ruffridge Johnson will continue to use its name and operate as a separate subsidiary of RMS.
Former Ruffridge Johnson Owner Dave Hosch will continue to lead the company as General Manager.
This acquisition brings the total number of RMS subsidiary companies to seven with RMS Rentals, RMS Hydraulic Solutions, and Pit & Quarry Supplies located in Savage, Minnesota; RMS Mining Solutions in Hibbing, Minnesota; RMS Tritec in Virginia, Minnesota; and US Shoring & Equipment Co. in Euless, Texas.
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Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS represents industry brands and backs them up with product support and technology solutions. Based in Savage, Minnesota, RMS operates nine locations across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and five affiliated companies in Minnesota and Texas.
