Rocky Mountain Equipment Hosts Open House

Rocky Mountain Equipment Hosts Open House

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Rocky Mountain Equipment, (RME) in Vegreville hosted an Open House on July 6 in appreciation of its customers.

Branch Manager Sheldon Johnston, along with his friendly staff, were on hand for the event which featured a barbecue lunch. Approximately 80 people attended the open house. Johnston said it’s a great opportunity to say thank you to customers.

The agricultural dealership is one of 36 across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. During the pandemic, Johnston said they “stayed open and in front of customers” to continue to provide support.

RME staff L-R: Sheldon Johnston, David Sen, and Spencer Runkvist.

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RME’s base consists of 300 to 400 customers. “The majority of our customers are from the County of Minburn,”

noted Johnston. He was proud to say his staff were able to continue with their farm visits and staying in touch over the phone during the pandemic.

The biggest challenge right now is inventory as they must import parts and equipment. But Johnston said things are finally starting to move along and they are trying their best to accommodate demand.

David Sen at the grill with assistant Dan Dumais.

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Johnston said, “We have two sales reps who are on the road daily.” The company also has three mobile service trucks to assist customers. Spring and fall are peak times for service, and Johnston recommends customers bring their equipment to the dealership for repairs when possible as they have more resources at their disposal there.

Through its agriculture optimization services staff are able to provide hands on training in the field for customers who purchase equipment from the company.

RME has been operating in the community for the past 10 years. Johnston said their total annual revenue is $10 million. The company currently has 15 employees.