Remcon Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Remcon Equipment Inc., a conveyor system manufacturer based in Airway Heights, has hired Sean Johnston as its new CEO. Johnston plans to utilize his background in artificial intelligence and technology to improve operational efficiency and grow the company.
Remcon was founded in 1977 by engineer Dennis Lux, who now serves as CEO emeritus. The company primarily serves the recycling industry with custom-built heavy conveyor systems.
Johnston, 32, studied operations and technology management at the University of Portland. He most recently worked for Dallas-based freight transaction company Triumph Financial Inc., managing AI product development.
Johnston plans to use his experience with AI tools, such as Claude AI model from Anthropic PBC, to create programs that assist in prototyping and design. This could reduce quote times for customers from 15-20 days to around five days.
“We’re building out parametric models; instead of having to draw a conveyor system from scratch every time, or take a copy of a previous system and then modify it in your designs, you can have a set system that then you adjust the parameters on to make it fit the application that you need,” Johnston explains.
AI tools could also help with the company’s accounting needs and improve efficiency during the testing phase. With the help of these tools, Johnston hopes to increase the number of units produced each year and increase revenue.
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The company currently ships between 20-30 systems a year and earned revenue in the low millions in 2025. As revenue grows, Remcon expects to hire additional engineers, technicians, and sales employees.
Revenue is expected to increase. Johnston will leverage his sales experience to network and connect with past clients to boost sales.
He will also spend time learning about the conveyor manufacturing process from employees to better understand the business. “We have a great product, and the guys on the shop floor do an incredible job putting it together,” he says.
Johnston’s goal is to grow Remcon into a regional powerhouse. The company’s growth plans are centered around improving efficiency and increasing revenue.
They will use AI tools to streamline the design and prototyping process, reducing costs and increasing productivity. This will enable them to take on more projects and grow their customer base, similar to how architecture firms adapt to changing market conditions.
As Remcon continues to grow and expand, it will be important for them to stay focused on their core values and mission. With Johnston at the helm, Remcon is well-positioned for success in the years to come.
