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Hayden Fieldhouse
Specializes in reverse engineering parts and adapting designs to customer needs at Rome Grinding Solutions. He finds it rewarding to see his work come to life. Outside of engineering, he enjoys running, studying WWII history, and designing mechanical systems. His guilty pleasure? Salted soft pretzels. If he could have any superpower, he’d choose teleportation to explore the world instantly!
Matthew Minderhoud
I work with multiple departments on product design and development for customers, focusing on functionality, safety, cost effectiveness, and manufacturing considerations. I also work on product documentation, develop user manuals for new products, generate parts breakdowns for grinders, and create professional renderings for marketing and sales purposes.
Dalton Westra
Evaluates return items, determines repairs, and assists with engineering at Rome Grinding Solutions. He enjoys seeing the unique items customers send in and takes pride in modeling plates for engineers. Outside of work, he loves basketball, golfing, fishing, and collecting LEGO sets. His guilty pleasure? Peach rings. If he could have any superpower, he’d choose flying to travel effortlessly!
Justin Schmit
Ensures Rome Grinding Solutions delivers top-quality products by inspecting, testing, and improving processes. He takes pride in building the quality department from the ground up. In his free time, he enjoys running, reading sci-fi and fantasy, and baking—especially when it means eating his own sweets. His guilty pleasure? A whole container of mint chip ice cream! If he could have any superpower, he’d choose teleportation to travel instantly.
Deven Paulsen
Leads the engineering team at Rome Grinding Solutions, ensuring quality, collaboration, and customer-driven innovation. He takes pride in growing the department and bridging gaps between teams. Outside of work, he enjoys restoring classic cars and motorcycles, spending time with his wife, Kristin, and their dog, Nova. His guilty pleasure? Puppy Chow. If he could have any superpower, he’d choose flying—just for the fun of it!
Efficient Parts Cart Use | Rome Grinding Solutions
The Rome Grinding Solutions Parts Cart is a game-changer for facilities looking to enhance productivity and reduce costly mistakes. Designed with your equipment and team in mind, the Parts Cart offers features that boost organization, protect valuable components, and save time.
Is It Time to Audit Your Grinding Equipment
Why Grinder Audits Are Essential for Your Operation Downtime is costly for food production companies and equipment efficiency is critical. Yet, when we reach out to schedule grinder audits, we often hear, *“We’re too busy right now—let’s wait until after the busy season.”* While this might seem logical, our Grinder...
Benefits of Rome In-House Engineering
One size rarely fits all when it comes to industrial food production equipment. That’s why Rome Grinding Solutions has prioritized in-house engineering—giving us the ability to design, build, and adapt equipment to meet the unique demands of our customers. Unlike companies that rely on outsourcing, our dedicated team of engineers offers unparalleled customization, efficiency, and quality.
3 Ways to Increase Capacity Without Breaking the Bank
At Rome Grinding Solutions, we are always looking for the best way to help our customers keep up with the quickly rising demand in the current market. We know that brand new grinding equipment is not always an option to help with capacity increase in your production plant, and...
RRS Advantage vs. Competition
Did you know that you can improve your product quality in as little as ten minutes with a Rome Reclaim System? The RRS is easy to install onto your Rome style grinder and is a true bone collection and reclaim system with 100% batch control. Take a look at...
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