Rocky Mountain preparing to move

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Published on Friday, March 20, 2015

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

With less than two weeks until their projected move in date, it's a busy scene at Rocky Mountain Equipment's new building east of Neepawa. Branch manager Shawn Compton said that they are working towards an April 1 move in date, with an official opening on April 6.

Construction began last July on the 26,400 square-foot building. While similar is size to their previous location west of town, Compton explains that the configuration of the space will offer improved efficiencies, especially in the service department. The new shop features seven drive-through bays and one wash bay. Each bay can accommodate two combines. The new shop has the added benefit of overhead cranes that can access any part of the shop workspace.

At the front customer area, the new building features an overhead door that can be used to bring in display equipment, a customer lounge, six sales offices and four parts work stations.

Shortly, they will begin moving from their temporary location on Mountain Ave. to the new location. 

Once the building is complete, there will be further work to do on the 15 acre site, including landscaping and the construction of a fenced storage compound.