Acheson, Alberta:  SMS Equipment Inc. takes possession of its newest location May 1, 2018. Located on 3.5 acres of land at 260 Felaber Road, the 6500-square foot facility will provide enhanced parts, service and support to clients in Hinton and surrounding areas. It also provides several new job opportunities.

Rod Mackenzie, Project Manager for Bighorn Mining at SMS Equipment says,

“We’re very proud to be supporting the local community and economy. SMS Equipment is growing our business to better serve our customers and is pleased to work alongside and support local businesses and mines to make a positive impact in the Hinton area.”

This new facility translates to improved service and support for Bighorn Mining, Vista Coal Project, Coal Valley (Westmorland), Cardinal River Coal (Teck) as well as Grand Cache Coal, which will soon be in operation.

The first phase of SMS Equipment’s Hinton operation focuses on the new parts warehouse, and includes recruiting for several different jobs such as Parts Technicians and Heavy Equipment Technicians.  This is a very exciting time to be part of the growing company. SMS Equipment is one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and maintains its continued growth as a result of highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.  One of SMS Equipment’s core values is to support the causes employees believe in, and the communities where they live and work.