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In 1980 Bob invented the Rolla Roaster while enjoying
marshmallows roasted in their fire pit. The Rolla
Roaster was such a hit with friends, they encouraged him
to sell them. Bob started selling the Rolla Roaster in
local stores and then started calling mail order
companies.
The Rolla Roaster has appeared in REI, Restoration
Hardware, Eddie Bauer,
Sportsman Market, LL Bean, as well as others. He also
sold 5,000 during a Kraft Marshmallow promotion.
Bob has also invented the “New Folding Fork”!. This new invention has all the
great qualities of the original Rolla Roaster. It is
heavy duty and the stainless steal fork flips back over
the handle for safety. The Folding Fork fits nicely into
a black nylon case you may wear on your belt.
Sales of the Rolla Roaster rose steadily going from
10,000 in 1990 to 20,000 in 1996. Bob was now making
Rolla Roasters more efficiently so he started marketing
to larger companies and the Rolla Roaster has appeared
in Fred Meyer, Restoration Hardware, and Northwest
Trailer Parts.
KOA Campgrounds are the only customer so far to take
advantage of laser engraving their logo on the Rolla
Roaster handle.
Bob has done more that just the Rolla Roaster! He’s an
inventor and you can’t hold a good inventor down. Over
the years Bob has helped several people with their
invention development. Bob also invented the Slick Disc
for RV 5th wheel trailers in 1985. The Slick Disc is the
only lube plate made in the USA with a lifetime
guarantee.
CMS Manufacturing is located
in Orofino, Idaho with 3 full time employees.
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