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Corporate Overview Our mission at MASABA is to manufacture the highest quality aggregate, mining, and agricultural equipment on the market. We work closely with our customers from start to finish, ensuring the end product always meets the customers needs. MASABA Mining Equipment, a global supplier of aggregate, mining, & agriculture equipment is a third generation family owned business providing equipment and services since 1962. MASABA offers an extensive range of customized products and services including portable & stationary conveyors, crushing, screening & washing structures, as well as a wide variety of heavy duty material handling solutions for the aggregate, mining and agriculture industries. MASABA s worldwide corporate headquarters, engineering design center and 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility are located on 26 acres in Vermillion, South Dakota, USA. MASABA can supply one component or a complete turnkey crushing spread. We ll work with you side by side to custom design equipment solutions to meet your needs, no matter how small or large the project. MASABA specializes in designing CUSTOM built material handling solutions specific to our customer s needs. Many companies offer equipment, MASABA offers three generations of aggregate processing knowledge and experience blended with cutting edge technology. Our family of employees at MASABA realizes that quality begins with them. They take great pride in their work, knowing they are helping to build America s infrastructure. MASABA CANADA Due to increased demand for MASABA equipment and services in the Canadian market, in 2009 MASABA expanded its Sales, Service & Manufacturing efforts internationally and opened MASABA Canada, located in Brampton, Ontario.
Management Jerad Higman President Jerad graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1995 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He has been instrumental in evolving MASABA to be not only a leader in the Mining Equipment Industry, but has also set a unique culture of employees dedicated to serving our customers through continuous improvements in the design & manufacturing of our wide array of products. This extraordinary culture also makes MASABA one of the best places to work in the industry. Jerad is passionate about MASABA and the aggregate mining industry, and he supports the industry by attending and sponsoring the NSSGA Young Leader s Council event each year. He was recently nominated to the NSSGA Manufacturers and Services Division Board of Directors. Jerad is a big believer in civic responsibility and giving back, and as such is extremely active in the Vermillion community and Economic Development intiatives. He is also a member of the University of South Dakota Foundation. Jerad is married to Peggy Higman, also a business owner in Vermillion, and together they are busy raising their three children, Ava, Morgan, and Ronan. Heath Johnson Vice President, Marketing & Operations Heath joined MASABA in October 2006 and manages Marketing & Operations. He graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration. Additionally, he attended the Executive Education Program at the College of William & Mary, specializing in Strategic Planning & Retail Management. Prior to joining MASABA, he held the position of VP of Marketing for RadioShack Corporation in Fort Worth, TX. Heath s role at RadioShack included managing Product Marketing for new & existing product categories, Event Planning, Channel Marketing as well as all forms of Media Strategy and Implementation. Prior to RadioShack, Heath served as Director of Marketing & Product Planning at Gateway Computers. Throughout over 10 years at Gateway, he served in a variety of management roles, including Product Development, Product Planning/Merchandising within the Desktop Computer division, and Global Product Planning & Marketing. He and his wife Amy live in Vermillion with their two children Katie & Kyle. All four of them enjoy sports, sports, and more sports. On Sunday afternoons, all four of them can be found watching the Packers.
Management Jim Peterson Vice President, Sales & Business Development Jim Peterson joined MASABA in September 2008. He graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Business and holds a MBA from Mississippi State University. Since 2002, he has owned and operated his own consulting firm with MASABA being one of his clients and also owns another small business. From 1996 until 2001, he was President of Canica-Jaques Manufacturing company, the leading manufacturer of vertical shaft impact crushing solutions for the aggregate and mining industries. Prior to joining Canica-Jaques, he worked in senior management for a sawmill manufacturer, in the paper industry and for a mechanical contractor. He and his family are big pro football fans. Joe Elmes President, MASABA Canada Joe has been in the construction and aggregate industry since 1977. He worked initially for the distribution and marketing end of the business. In the early part of his career understood the need to develop his technical knowledge and positioned himself with a Canadian Manufacturer of Aggregate Equipment. Under the guidance of the technical department, he was promoted to a systems design person and ultimately the Sales Manager responsible for company sales worldwide. In the 1980 s Joe entered into a joint venture and became the co-owner of a manufacturing company producing a complete line of aggregate equipment. Joe is married and has three grown sons, two of whom are employed with MASABA Canada.
News Releases MASABA MINING EQUIPMENT LAUNCHES 42 X 150 MAGNUM TELESCOPING CONVEYOR Vermillion, SD July 16, 2009 - MASABA Mining Equipment, a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide variety of aggregate equipment, is pleased to announce the recent launch of its new 42 x 150 MAGNUM Telescoping Conveyor. This new configuration of MAGNUM telescoping conveyors further expands its product line of Telescoping Conveyors launched in 2008. All MAGNUM Telescoping conveyors come standard with its new patented Track Technology which provides constant positive traction and smoother operation of the stinger which ensures long term life of the machine. MASABA s Track Technology eliminates cable maintenance issues and danger of cable breakage and uncontrolled roll back. Jerad Higman, President of MASABA Mining Equipment, said Our new line of 42 x 150 MAGNUM Telescoping Conveyors is just the first of several expansions we are doing within our MAGNUM product line this year. We are very pleased to see how well customers have responded to our launch into the Telescoping conveyor market. Word about the quality and reliability of our products continues to spread throughout all of North America and the rest of the world. We ve positioned ourselves as the premier custom design and manufacturer in the industry. Our success is driven by a high level of engineering and the quality and durability of our equipment. MASABA Mining Equipment, a global supplier of aggregate, mining, & agriculture equipment is a third generation family owned business providing equipment and services since 1962. MASABA offers an extensive range of customized products and services including portable & stationary conveyors, crushing, screening & washing structures, as well as a wide variety of heavy duty material handling solutions for the aggregate, mining and agriculture industries. MASABA s worldwide corporate headquarters, engineering design center and 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility are located on 26 acres in Vermillion, South Dakota, USA. For more information go to www.masabainc.com Source: MASABA, Inc. MASABA, Inc. Heath Johnson, 605-624-9555 Vice President, Marketing & Operations
News Releases MASABA MINING EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES CANADIAN EXPANSION Vermillion, SD June 30, 2009 - MASABA Mining Equipment is pleased to announce the immediate opening of their new facility in Canada. MASABA Canada will be located in Brampton, Ontario. The Canadian facility, which supports Sales, Service & Manufacturing, was required due to increased demand for MASABA equipment and services in the Canadian market. Jerad Higman, President of MASABA Mining Equipment, said Word about the quality and reliability of our products continues to spread throughout all of North America and the rest of the world. We ve positioned ourselves as the premier custom design and manufacturer in the industry. Our success is driven by a high level of engineering and the quality and durability of our equipment. MASABA Canada will be lead by Joe Elmes who will serve as the President of MASABA Canada. Joe Elmes, a Canadian citizen has a rich history in the aggregate, mining and process industries. MASABA Canada can be reached at 905-453-2200 or at www.masabainc.com/canada. MASABA Mining Equipment, a global supplier of aggregate, mining, & agriculture equipment is a third generation family owned business providing equipment and services since 1962. MASABA offers an extensive range of customized products and services including portable & stationary conveyors, crushing, screening & washing structures, as well as a wide variety of heavy duty material handling solutions for the aggregate, mining and agriculture industries. MASABA s worldwide corporate headquarters, engineering design center and 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility are located on 26 acres in Vermillion, South Dakota, USA. For more information go to www.masabainc.com. Source: MASABA, Inc. MASABA, Inc. Heath Johnson, 605-624-9555 Vice President, Marketing & Operations
News Releases MASABA MINING EQUIPMENT PURCHASES KOLMAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Vermillion, SD - October 10, 2008 - MASABA Mining Equipment today announced the acquisition of all of Kolman of Sibley, Iowa. Kolman will now be a division of MASABA Mining Equipment located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Founded in 1944, Kolman has years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the material handling industry. They have supplied the industry with thousands of quality installations, commented Jerad Higman, President of MASABA. This acquisition will expand MASABA Mining Equipment s already diverse product offering of complete engineered conveying systems, mast type radial stackers, overland conveying systems, portable radial stackers, crushing, screening and washing equipment, feeders, screens, trap loaders, ship loaders and parts. MASABA mission is to manufacture the highest quality mining, aggregate, agriculture and custom equipment on the market. With our state of the art engineering center and 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility we can custom design, engineer and manufacture equipment to meet your needs. We have a great team, are dedicated to the industry and appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Check out our website at www.masabainc.com or give us a call and experience the difference. Made in America still means something at MASABA. Source: MASABA, Inc. MASABA, Inc. Heath Johnson, 605-624-9555 Vice President, Marketing & Operations
Product Information AGGREGATE AND MINING EQUIPMENT Conveyors Light Duty Standard Heavy Duty - Stationary - Pit Portable - Portable Radial Conveyors - Telescoping - Overland-Overwater - Underground - Mast Stackers Crushing Plants - Stationary - Portable (open and closed circuit) - Jaw - Cone - HSI, VSI and popular brands on heavy duty MASABA chassis or structures. Wash Plants - Stationary - Portable - MASABA Single and Twin Screws Screen Plants - Stationary - Portable - KOLMAN Incline Screens
Product Information Product Information Material Handling Equipment - Hoppers/Feeders/Bins - Bulk Handling Systems - Tripper Conveyors - Stationary and Low Profile Truck Unloaders Agriculture Equipment - Grain Conveyors - Grain Loaders - Daiur Stall Fillers Custom Equipment and Parts - MASABA Belt Trapper - MASABA Single and Tandem Axle Jeeps - Idlers, Pulleys, and Bearings - Parts and Aftermarket Parts
Company Information For high resolution logos, images, and all other media inquiries, contact: Heath Johnson Vice President, Marketing & Operations 1617 317th Street P.O. Box 345 Vermillion, SD 57069 P) 605-624-9555 D) 605-658-8937 F) 605-624-8997 M) 712-212-5344 heath.johnson@masabainc.com www.masabainc.com 1617 317th St. PO Box 345 Vermillion, SD 57069 605.624.9555(p) 605.624.8997(f) 9446 McLaughlin Rd., Unit 16 Brampton, ON L6X 4H9 905.453.2200(p) 905.451.1922(f) www.facebook.com/masabamining www.twitter.com/masabamining www.youtube.com/user/masabamining