KCMA Corporation announced that General Equipment & Supplies will now be representing Kawasaki wheel loaders in the Sioux Falls, S.D., and Minneapolis, Minn., regions.

Headquartered in Fargo, N.D., General Equipment & Supplies will represent Kawasaki wheel loaders in two main branches with a strong presence in the aggregate, construction, mining and material production business sectors throughout Minnesota and South Dakota. Branch locations offering Kawasaki wheel loaders include Sioux Falls, S. D., and Minneapolis, Minn.

KCMA Vice President and General Manager Gary Bell said "General Equipment & Supplies will be a welcome addition to the Kawasaki distribution network bringing their expertise in sales and service in the construction equipment industry to the South Dakota and Minnesota markets."

General Equipment & Supplies opened in 1984 during harsh economic times. The company took the opportunity to provide equipment, parts and service to a customer base throughout North Dakota and western Minnesota. The company has gone from 20 full and part time employees in its first year, to more than 240, working at nine locations, becoming one of the premier dealers of construction and aggregate equipment in the region, according to the company.

"We are proud to represent a top quality product like Kawasaki. Their products match well with the customers we serve," said Don Shilling, president of General Equipment & Supplies. "We look forward to providing the best in support service as well."

Additionally, General Equipment & Supplies offers products such as electrical switchgear, power vans, control vans, feeders, custom conveyors and other products. It also represents Terex, Cedarapids, Superior, Linkbelt and Komatsu with machinery parts, service and rentals.

Kawasaki is the oldest ongoing manufacturer of rubber-tire, articulated, wheel loaders in the world, serving the North American market since 1962.

For more information, call 770/499-7000 or visit www.Kawasakiloaders.com.