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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.

Pronto acquires SafeAI

Together, Pronto and SafeAI will offer a tiered technology portfolio for operations ranging from small quarries to large mines. Keep Reading

Lippmann adds dealer in Northwest

Lippmann named PacWest Machinery, an equipment dealer with six locations between Washington and Oregon, its newest dealer. Keep Reading

Motion opens new Canadian sales branch

Motion's new sales branch in Quebec, Canada, joins the company's network of approximately 70 branches across Canada. Keep Reading

VDG celebrates 40 years of manufacturing

VDG (Van der Graaf) held an open house at its manufacturing facility in Shelby Township, Michigan, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Keep Reading

How Aggregate Expo became a must-attend industry event

General Equipment & Supplies’ once-every-three-years trade show continues to grow, delivering unique value through education and networking. Keep Reading

Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading

Empowering veterans through evolving technology

Knife River and RDO Equipment are creating new opportunities for disabled veterans with an autonomous pilot program. Keep Reading

Commercial, institutional make gains as Dodge Momentum Index rises

The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.8 percent, with commercial planning gaining 7.3 percent and institutional planning up 5.7 percent. Keep Reading

Develon names CEO of heavy, compact equipment

Woohyun Kim takes over as CEO of Develon North America and the Develon brand of heavy and compact construction equipment. Keep Reading

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