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Jack Kopanski

Jack Kopanski is the Managing Editor of Pit & Quarry and Editor-in-Chief of Portable Plants. Kopanski can be reached at 216-706-3756 or jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net.

Eagle Crusher CEO, Takeuchi founder inducted into AEM Hall of Fame

Susanne Cobey, president and CEO of Eagle Crusher Co., and Akio Takeuchi, founder of Takeuchi Manufacturing, were the latest inductees into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) Hall of Fame. Keep Reading

Screencore highlights pair of dual-power jaw crushers

Screencore's XJ and XL Dual-Power jaw crushers are designed to be operated via either mains power or a drop-off diesel/genset unit. Keep Reading

CalCIMA honors producers through awards programs

The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently presented several awards, including its annual awards and its All Star Awards. Keep Reading

Where the US stands with IIJA funding

Funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have been doled out to different projects at different rates. See what Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America anticipates from funding in 2024. Keep Reading

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines

Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel. Keep Reading

New tripper position switch debuts from Conveyor Components Co.

The model TPS (tripper position switch) is designed to indicate when the tripper of a shuttle conveyor is located on a multiple discharge point – and it will “trip” the dumper when signaled. Keep Reading

Motion Industries promotes employee to head of automation team

Mike Esposito, who has more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing, will head the Motion Automation Intelligence team. Keep Reading

Komatsu’s Quarry Days makes its return

The construction equipment manufacturer hosted the event for the first time since 2019, after it had been put on hold due to COVID-19. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts slip in October

Dodge Construction Network says total construction starts were down 7 percent in October. Nonbuilding and residential saw declines while nonresidential starts increased. Keep Reading

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