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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.

John Deere introduces new wheel loaders

John Deere’s 744 X-Tier and 824 X-Tier wheel loaders put an emphasis on fuel efficiency, productivity and operator comfort. Keep Reading

Rubble Master, Thompson Equipment partner on mobile crushers

In the Northeast, Thompson Equipment added Rubble Master's line of mobile impact crushers to its product offerings. Keep Reading

SEW-Eurodrive introduces new gear unit

SEW-Eurodrive debuted its XMiner industrial gear units, which are designed to meet high-performance requirements in applications such as aggregates. Keep Reading

Cat expands VisionLink Productivity offerings

With the addition of Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching and E-Ticketing, Cat's VisionLink Productivity software gives operators access to even more data. Keep Reading

ABC: Nonresidential construction spending declines slightly in May

Nonresidential construction spending has fallen for two straight months yet remains just below the all-time-high mark. Keep Reading

Report: Construction employment up in half of US

The Associated General Contractors of America says the construction of data centers, manufacturing plants, and power and infrastructure projects is fueling job growth. Keep Reading

Nonbuilding construction growth thrusts starts upward

Total construction starts were up 10 percent in May, driven by tremendous growth in nonbuilding construction, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading

Komatsu plans facility expansion in Arizona

A new Komatsu facility, scheduled for completion in spring 2026, will span about 225,000 sq. ft. Keep Reading

Command Alkon hires senior vice president

Ron Carlson joins Command Alkon after spending time with companies such as Superior Materials and Wingra Ready-Mix & Stone Co. Keep Reading

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