Roland Machinery Co. hosted a paving and compaction training class on April 7, 2026, at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139's training facility in Coloma, Wis., drawing more than 180 registered attendees for a full day of classroom instruction and hands-on equipment demonstrations.
The event focused on best practices and fundamentals of asphalt paving and compaction, giving contractors, operators and industry professionals the opportunity to learn directly from manufacturer and application specialists while operating equipment in a real-world training environment.
The program combined indoor classroom sessions with outdoor, hands-on training featuring a selection of Wirtgen Group equipment supplied by Roland Machinery Co. Attendees had the opportunity to operate two Vögele asphalt pavers — the SUPER 2000 3i tracked paver and the SUPER 1700 3i tracked paver — as well as two Hamm compaction machines, including the HD+ 120i VIO 2 high-frequency double-drum roller and the Hamm HP 280i pneumatic rubber-tired roller.
Training on best practices in compaction was led by Tim Kowalski of the Wirtgen Group, while Laikram Narsingh (Nars), application and technology specialist of Wirtgen America, conducted the paving-focused instruction. Both sessions emphasized proper machine setup, operating techniques and real-world jobsite considerations designed to improve paving quality, consistency and efficiency.
The day began with opening remarks from Chris Ingram, vice president and general manager of the Material Solutions Group of Roland Machinery. Ingram thanked Local 139 for hosting the event and expressed appreciation to attendees for their continued commitment to education, training and workforce development within the industry.
Throughout the day, participants rotated between classroom instruction and hands-on machine operation, reinforcing key concepts and allowing operators to immediately apply best practices in the field. A catered lunch also provided time for networking and discussion among contractors, instructors and equipment specialists.
Roland Machinery Co. has been serving the Midwest for 68 years, with 17 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, northwest Indiana, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The company offers customers a wide range of products, support and service solutions, equipment sales, parts, service and training.
Roland Machinery's equipment lines include Komatsu, Komatsu Forestry, Wirtgen, Vögele, Kleemann, Hamm, SENNEBOGEN, Fuchs, Gradall, LeeBoy, Tana, TimberPro, Bobcat Portable Power, TerraMac and more.
For more information, visit rolandmachinery.com. CEG
