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company , but standards industry-wide . The aim , explained the Andersen brothers , is to impress their customers with service and equipment they ’ ve never seen before . They have built their business on honesty , professionalism , and unmatched quality . They understand that supporting their customers ’ needs is a big part of the reputation they have proudly developed . That ’ s why it ’ s been so important to invest in top-quality equipment , said Derek Andersen . “ When we were starting out , it was important to build a great brand through consistent work and great service ,” said Derek Andersen . “ By investing in a PavementSaver early in our company ’ s history , we were able to focus on training our team and earning new business -- not dealing with faulty equipment .” Derek and Caden purchased their first PavementSaver , a seal coat buggy in 2016 . They ’ ve continued to grow their fleet since with equipment that will not only run consistently day after day , but will align with their extremely high standards . The PavementSaver , they reported , performed even better than they expected . The Andersen Asphalt fleet now includes a second PavementSaver and a truck-mounted spray rig , a RaynMaker , which the two purchased in 2020 . Investing in machinery is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly . However , having
High production , controlled application rate and ease of operation are all hallmarks of the RaynMaker .
owned and operated the PavementSaver for several years with great success , it was not difficult for Derek and Caden to make the call on purchasing their second PavementSaver and RaynMaker , they said .
The aim , explained the Andersen brothers , is to impress their customers with service and equipment they ’ ve never seen before . They have built their business on honesty , professionalism , and unmatched quality .
“ After working with our first two Rayner products , we had a good idea of the impact we could make on our bottom line by expanding our fleet ,” said Caden Andersen . “ To us , it was more than worth the investment .”
Scratching the sealcoated surface
While Rayner can ’ t manufacture Andersen Asphalt ’ s top-notch customer service and attention to detail , the company has used those same values in developing its product line . The company began in 1974 and soon released its flagship product , the RoadSaver . The industry-shattering slurry seal and micro surfacing machine introduced an operator-first design that was eventually copied by competitors throughout the industry . From there , Rayner developed the dependable PavementSaver sealcoating buggies and spray-only RaynMaker sealcoaters .
Rayner Equipment Systems has long prided themselves on supplying the right equipment for companies like Andersen Asphalt . After February 2020 when RES joined the Etnyre International Family based in Oregon , IL , it was clear that their care for their customers would remain . Etnyre International LLC is comprised of E . D . Etnyre and Co . in Oregon , IL along with Bearcat Mfg . in Wickenburg , AZ and of course , Rayner Equipment Systems in Sacramento , CA . According to Rich Wilsie , Sr . Director of Sales at Etnyre International , “ Our companies know that customers like Andersen Asphalt depend on innovation and reliability and expect it from us . We always have the customer in mind with everything we do .”
That sealed it
For the Andersens -- as with all sealcoaters -- a job ’ s success can come down to a few fractions of an inch . Applying the proper mat thickness can mean the difference between shoddy work and providing a long-lasting , durable surface . That , as Derek Andersen points out , is where their equipment really shines . Rayner Equipment Systems ’ new controls allow for easy operation and faster applications . This helps Andersen Asphalt apply the volume of www . callape . com [ 8 ] 1.800.210.5923