IROCK's Story

1991

Coal Declines – Let’s Diversify

Collaboration between Ohio Machinery, Co. (OM) Con/Agg Division “Your supplier from highwall to highway” and Independence Concrete Recycling (A DiGeronimo Company) to sell crushing components and build custom turn-key stationary plants and solutions. Built by contractors for contractors.

1992

Recycling Aggregate vs Virgin Material

During the US recession it became important to eliminate virgin material transportation costs. Rapid Deployment System (RDS) created a portable solution to eliminate crane expenses and increase setup speed.

1994

RDS Series Development

Ohio Machinery Con/Agg Division invests in growth and manufactures a sizeable RDS series rental fleet to satisfy rental opportunities across the United States.

2000

Market Re-entry and Growth Program

Formation of IROCK Crushers LLC, independent from OM with the mission to provide profitable business opportunities to portable crushing plant operators. Established partnership with Indy Equipment (A DiGeronimo Company) to engineer and manufacture products.

2002

TOUGHER THAN ROCK

IROCK focuses on the introduction of innovative, marketable product advantages in the design and operation of its equipment and introduces the Rapid Track System (RTS) as a mobile, track mounted crushing solution – a pioneering manufacturing endeavor in the US.

2006

Dealer Network Focus

Continuing to sell robust portable crushing plants to end-users, IROCK begins to target building a dealer network

2009

Product Line Development

New business strategy to move away from custom crushing solutions towards developing an established product line. The optional feature, Hydraset Hopper™, is added to the RDS-15 and RDS-20 models.

2011

Tough Crushing & Screening Solutions

Track screening plants added to lineup address customer needs and provide its growing dealer network greater access to marketplace demands.

2012

Investment in Growth

IROCK Owner and President, Ken Taylor acquires Indy Equipment's (A DiGeronimo Company) fabrication and manufacturing division, enhancing the manufacturing process, from initial design to final quality assurance, for a more streamlined process, and improved customer service experience.

2013

Wheel-Mounted Jaw Crusher

The WJC-2844 is developed and then introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. The primary jaw crusher is capable of processing hard rock, recycled concrete, sand and gravel, and slag

2013

Track-Mounted Open Circuit Horizontal Shaft Impactor

The TC-20 is developed and then introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. The machine has the versatility to process soft to medium rock, recycled concrete, and recycled asphalt

2014

Product Line and Dealer Expansion

Introduces a track-mounted closed-circuit horizontal shaft impactor, track mounted jaw crusher, track mounted cone crusher and conveying products, further bolstering its expanding product line. Dealer expansion progresses successfully in all regions of the US.

2018

Play to Win Strategy

Aggressively implements a “Play to Win” strategy, fosters a culture where people are paramount, exhibit first class ethics and maintains a laser focus on customer support and product quality. Out with the "same old" and in with a new refreshing experience to serve dealers and customers. The consolidating industry is undergoing significant change and IROCK is positioned to deliver a new way of doing business.

2019

Introduction of the NEW IROCK Crushers Logo

Current Leadership exhibits high growth ambitions and embarks on rebranding IROCK Crushers. This rebranding was a perfect launch into the marketplace to tell current customers and prospects who IROCK is, what they do and why they do it. The rebrand ultimately led to an updated logo design, website and other marketing materials.

2020

Expanding A Leadership Team of Industry Experts

Nate Russell is promoted to IROCK’s Director of Sales and Business Development, having spent the last 17 years working with customers, dealers, and manufacturers to improve strategies, sales, and collaboration. Matt Holmes becomes IROCK’s Director of Product Support and Customer Service, bringing expert knowledge in related industries along with an impressive understanding of Product Support solutions. Paul McCaffrey joins us as Director of Product Development and Applications, carrying extensive insight into the crushing and screening industry markets. These experts embody the experience and ambition that will continue to lead IROCK forward.

2021

IROCK’s 30th Anniversary

IROCK Crushers celebrates 30 years of excellence. The company has continued to evolve in its offerings, customers, and innovations and maintains itself as the bedrock of crushing, screening, and conveying success.