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The Rose-Wall Mfg, Inc. Experience by Mary Lynn Mixson, Representative WWDR ’s Team pulled into the parking lot of the Rose-Wall Mfg. Inc. facility in Greenfield, Indiana, in September with camera ready. President Ted Rossell and son, Vice President Brad Rossell, were busy at work when we walked through the door. Ted began giving us a tour of the 12,000-square-foot facility, which included the paint and sandblast shop, fabrication area, and a couple of offices. He reminisced about the history of the business, which began in 1985 with partner and local well- drilling professional Chuck Wallace. The partners merged their experiences in sheet metal and well drilling, and Rose-Wall Manufacturing was incorporated. From the be- ginning, the company was focused on manufacturing quality water tanks to sell at affordable prices, coupled with great customer service. This tradition has continued, even though Chuck sold his portion of the business in 2000. Today, this small family-owned business manufactures an average of about 24 water tanks a year for customers throughout the United States. “Our customer base is more than 1000, many of which are long-time customers and most of these are within the U.S., although we do work for some drill rig manufacturers overseas,” Brad stated. Water tanks aren’t the only product manufactured at Rose-Wall. “We make grout machines and well drilling crank trucks, commonly referred to as me- chanic’s trucks,” he added. Ted is semi-retired, although he still spends a great deal of time at the facility, as well as enjoying one of his favorite hobbies, motorcycling. Brad admits things have not changed much since the old days when he was a kid, except he has boys of his own who are 10 and 12 years old. He hopes the boys will take over the business one day. Today, Brad is in charge of the overall operations of the business, which employs eight people. The company “...takes pride in being a hands-on, collaborative manufacturer which considers all of our customers personal friends and partners in the process. We genuinely care about their success and how our products make that success a reality. Thankfully, we have acquired a lot of friends and partners throughout the years!” Brad stated. He went on to tell a little about his own history with the company, “Since I was 10 years old I have worked with my dad at Rose-Wall. In 1989, at the ripe old age of 14, I was doing the final assembly on the grout machines. One day, we hired a new employee, who still works with us today; he was only 19. Dad told him, ‘Brad will show you how to make hydraulic hoses and put the grout machines together.’ Todd and I still joke about that to this day of how he thought to himself, ‘This kid is going to show me what to do?’ In those days, I would work after school, weekends, and anytime school was out. It was a fun time for me since I got to go to the conventions and ride in the water trucks. Even though I also had to clean the water trucks, it was still fun. Oh yes, the paycheck was nice too!” The WWDR Team thoroughly enjoyed the experience of visiting our customer and this company which is such a positive influence on the industry and its people. Ted and Brad Rossell continue to build a family-owned business on a tradition established in 1985. WWDR photos. Our Sincere Appreciation for the Time Spent at Rose-Wall Mfg., Inc. Whether you need a grouter, water truck or rig tender... they will build the equipment to meet your needs. Dear Ted, I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how completely satisfied we are with your work! You built the tank the way I wanted it, not the way you usually do. To me that’s what a custom-tank is...the way the cus- tomer wants it... Your company is different! Your people did a great job with every aspect of the process... Once again, thank you for your excellence! Sincerely, Jeffrey Tasker, Vice President Tasker’s Well Company, Inc. 44 FEBRUARY 2016 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Rose-Wall builds custom equipment for the well drilling industry.