P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take an inside look at the rise of the mega dealer on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” presenting an interview with Kimball Equipment CEO Kirk Rainbolt. Rainbolt, whose company has 12 locations across seven Western states, provides insights into the making of the mega dealer, the power dynamic between dealers and manufacturers and how dealers effectively expand into new territories – plus much more.
Thank you to our show sponsor, TCI Manufacturing! Celebrating 25 years of excellence in 2025, TCI Manufacturing embodies the promise of “Concepts to Reality” as the industry’s leading aggregate resource. TCI specializes in precision-engineered, custom-fabricated steel products, committed to delivering top-quality, strength and precision in every project. Learn more at www.tcimfg.com.
Thank you also to the sponsor of this episode, Syntron Material Handling! With more than 140 years of bulk material handling experience, Syntron Material Handling is a recognized industry leader that provides innovative engineering solutions, high-performance products, and superior customer service. Syntron offers solutions in conveying, feeding, screening, elevating, vibratory flow aids, and mining controls of bulk product. For more information, visit syntronmh.com.
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