RigMaster rebuilds after May tornado
RigMaster Photo — Tornado damage was devastating to RigMaster Power Corp.'s property in May.
The Trucker News Services
5/22/2008
OLATHE, Kan. — RigMaster Power Corp.’s facility here, extensively damaged by a tornado May 2, has resumed operations.
No one was injured in the storm.
“Local representatives were very cooperative, taking immediate action to assess the damage and restore the facility, enabling RigMaster staff to get into the building quickly as possible,” said Gary Lisson, RigMaster’s general manager.
A team from RigMaster’s Toronto-based offices was also dispatched to assist with the recovery effort.
Production began less than two weeks after the devastation, with parts reopening a few days later.
Lisson was pleased with the outcome of the renovation work.
“Our people have been remarkable,” he said. “The progress they made was far above my expectations; but everyone pitched in, determined to get back to normal as swiftly as possible. To get us back this quickly has been the result of the determination of each individual employee. We are very proud of them.”
Lisson was quick to point out a silver lining.
“The damage was extensive and we lost a lot, but I now see this as an opportunity which has made us stronger,” he said. “During the restoration we revamped the facility and are refocusing our operations to improve efficiencies. The dedication and teamwork of our staff, the local community and our vendors to remobilize our operations along with the support of our dealers has brought out the best in us and my gratitude goes out to everyone.”
Both production and parts are now operating at full capacity with additional resources being put in place in both operations to meet current demands.
RigMaster Power Corp. manufacturers and distributes the RigMaster Power APU in North America through a network of 230 independent sales and service locations.
The RigMaster Power APU is a fully independent system designed for Class 8 trucks to provide climate control; battery charging and electrical power while burning 80 percent less fuel than an idling truck. For more information, log on to www.rigmasterpower.com.