Jerrod Rudnitski (L), Ames Construction equipment manager, Burnsville, Minn., and Ames President Raymond Ames pose with the autographed RDO sign.

In 2018, RDO Equipment Co. is celebrating 50 years of partnerships, gratitude and vision in the equipment industry. All year, stores across the RDO Equipment Co. are marking the milestone in different ways.

On July 25, team members at the Burnsville, Minn., location held a celebration at the store with customers, team members and members of RDO Equipment Co.'s leadership team. The event featured a BBQ lunch and various machines were set up for customers to see and demo.

"The event was a great opportunity to thank our customers for their role in our success these past 50 years," Andy Lohse, parts manager, said. "Now, we look forward to continuing to help them grow their business for the next 50."

Members from RDO Equipment Co. leadership in attendance included Founder and Chairman Emeritus Ron Offutt; Chair of the Advisory Board Christi Offutt; CEO Tim Curoe; COO Chris Cooper; and Vice Presidents Kelly Gress and Adam Gilbertson. An estimated 200 customers attended the event.

For more information about RDO, visit www.rdoequipment.com.

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