RMS RENTALS ANNOUNCES TJ BURNS AS GENERAL MANAGER

AEM Applauds Passage of Semiconductor Production

“It is imperative that lawmakers continue to prioritize bipartisan solutions …”

Kip Eideberg

Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of government and industry relations for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk for signature.

“For years, we have watched family sustaining jobs leave our country, but with this historic, bipartisan investment in U.S.-made semiconductor production, equipment manufacturers are now poised to invest in their workers and communities, drive innovation, and strengthen America’s long-term economic competitiveness and national security.

“According to a new survey, seven in ten equipment manufacturing CEOs said that the bill will allow them to create more jobs in America. Equipment manufacturers rely

on a robust and reliable supply of semiconductors to make world-class equipment here in America, and we applaud Congress for passing this important bill. “While this an important first step to enhance U.S. innovation leadership and global competitiveness, more work needs to be done. It is imperative that lawmakers continue to prioritize bipartisan solutions to our domestic supply chain challenges, bolster emerging technologies, and invest in the American worker. “AEM will continue to work with leaders in Congress to ensure equipment manufacturers have the support and resources they need to continue to make the equipment that builds, powers and feeds the world.” For more information, visit www.aem.org/advocacy. 

RMS Rentals Announces TJ Burns as General Manager

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, where he was most recently the branch manager, overseeing a four-state market from his Des Moines, Iowa, location.

“I am very excited to be at RMS Rentals,” said Burns. “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.”

“RMS Rentals is a vital part of our organization, and it serves a very important and unique customer base,” said Joe Schmidtlein, vice president, sales and product support. “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.” “We’re excited to have TJ a part our team and look forward to his experience and leadership as we work to grow our RMS Rentals business,” said Russell Sheaffer, president. RMS Rentals is a subsidiary company of Road Machinery & Supplies Co. focused on general equipment rentals and sales. RMS TJ Burns joined RMS Rentals on Rentals provides main-Aug. 1 as general manager. He will lead the company in its rental, sales and service efforts. tenance, support and sales of its represented manufacturers including LeeBoy, Potain, Wacker Neuson, Cratos, JLG and more. RMS Rentals is located in Savage, Minn. 

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