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VIDEO: KEMROC Expands; Plans to Increase Nationwide Presence

KEMROC, a pioneer in construction equipment, plans nationwide expansion with innovative excavator attachments. Recent partnerships aim to increase dealer network in the US, emphasizing trust, support, and customer success. Product innovations drive growth in the industry revolution.

Thu October 31, 2024 - National Edition #23
Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant



KEMROC’s EK range of chain cutters is designed for precision trenching, mining and excavation.    (KEMROC photo) Scott Thornberry (L), owner, and Robert Medina, vice president of sales, both of Rock Hard Solutions, now carry the KEMROC brand in Ohio.   (CEG photo) Kenny Acton (L), product specialist, and Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company bring KEMROC cutters to Indiana and Kentucky.   (CEG photo) (L-R) are Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company; Kenny Acton, product specialist of Construction Machinery Company; Mirna Makary, regional marketing manager of KEMROC; Robert Medina, vice president of sales of Rock Hard Solutions; Peter Eskander, sales expert of KEMROC; Mina Tadros, business development director — global of KEMROC; and Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions.   (CEG photo) KEMROC designs its chain cutter line to minimize wear and tear on excavators.   (KEMROC photo) The EKT 220 drum cutter for 110,000- to 154,000-lb. excavators, has a cutter head width of 37 to 52 in. and can be converted to a chain cutter.   (KEMROC photo) Trenching, mining of soft to medium hard minerals and underwater excavating are just some of the applications suited for KEMROC cutters.   (KEMROC photo) KEMROC’s EK150 chain cutter can reduce energy consumption up to 40 percent, according to the company.   (KEMROC photo) The KEMROC EK150 chain cutter makes quick work of trenching projects with two to four times productivity versus other conventional methods and tools, according to the company.   (KEMROC photo) KEMROC’s line of chain cutters, including this EK160 model, are designed for low noise and low vibration levels, reducing the risk of accidental damage to nearby structures, according to the company.   (KEMROC photo) The precision of the KEMROC EK 160 chain cutter reduces material transport costs and produces material for use as backfill.   (KEMROC photo) (L-R) are Mina Tadros, director of global business development director of KEMROC; Peter Eskander, KEMROC sales; Robert Medina, vice president of sales of Rock Hard Solutions; Mirna Makary, regional marketing manager of KEMROC; Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company; Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions; and Kenny Acton, product specialist of Construction Machinery Company.   (CEG photo)

Klaus Ertmer, founder of KEMROC, has been described as a visionary pioneer in the construction equipment industry. His decades of engineering expertise have led KEMROC to the forefront of specialized excavator attachments for demolition, trenching, mining, tunnelling, subsea excavation, soil mixing and recycling operations.

KEMROC Grows

In 1999, Ertmer founded his first company, and by 2000, manufactured the first transverse drum cutter in Germany. By 2010, the company had a presence in China, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

In 2012, a subsidiary was established in Arizona and in 2014, another subsidiary was in Brazil. In 2016, a welding parts plant was opened in Qatar, with the KEMROC brand being established in 2017.

New Products

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Over the years, one strategy has remained constant: product innovation. KEMROC is continuously innovating and creating new products based on customer needs and insights.

Some of these product innovations include various rotary drum cutters, cutter wheels, rock saws, augur drives, trenchers, stump grinders, diamond saws, power tool drives, patch planers, cutting drums and more.

"KEMROC will revolutionize the construction industry replacing Hoe Rams with a more precise cut, which in turn increases production rates and makes a job site safer," said Robert Medina, vice president of sales, KEMROC distributor Rock Hard Solutions.

Expansion

As KEMROC's product offerings grow, so too does its need to expand its dealer network in the United States. Recently, Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions, began offering the KEMROC line at his Ohio dealership.

Thornberry, also the owner of T&C Contracting, was introduced to the KEMROC EK150 chain cutter when he accidentally bumped into it at a trade show. According to his website, he was fascinated by the attachment, and used it on a job that was supposed to take two weeks. Due to the KEMROC, the job was completed in three days, stunning Thornberry.

"My relationship with KEMROC started out as a business opportunity," he said. "However, as I got to know the entire KEMROC team I realized that they are just as much a family as we are and strive every day to be the best solution on the market. For this reason, a business opportunity has evolved into a mission for me, a mission to help them succeed in the U.S. market."

Jason Faust is president of Construction Machinery Company (CMC) and a friend of Thornberry. His company is the dealer of KEMROC in Indiana and Kentucky.

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"CMC and KEMROC have built a strong partnership that helps us focus on finding and providing solutions for our customer's problems rather than just selling them equipment," said Faust.

As KEMROC expands its dealer, service, parts and support footprint in the Midwest and across the United States, the company pledges to provide dealers with the support they need.

"KEMROC is more than just a brand offering innovative solutions — it is a brand founded on unwavering trust," said Mirna Makary, KEMROC regional marketing manager. "We are about delivering an exceptional customer experience ensuring that our customers feel genuinely supported at every step of their journey and projects. We are proud to stand by our partners and customers, providing solutions that truly make a difference in terms of productivity and cost reduction."

Innovation continues to fuel the company's growth and expansion.

"At KEMROC, we have a solution for every job," said Mina Tadros, business development director — global of KEMROC.

For more information, visit KEMROC.com/en, rockhardsolutions.net and cmcky.com. CEG




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