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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's new 460 P-Tier autonomous articulated dump truck is designed to handle repetitive tasks around the quarry, such as transporting material. Photo: John Deere

John Deere launches autonomous haul truck

The 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck is one of several pieces of autonomous equipment the company launched during CES 2025. Keep Reading

A four-person panel discussed equipment and technology trends at the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s 2024 Workshop & Exhibition. Those involved with the panel were (from left) Stockpile Reports’ David Boardman, Blanchard Cat’s Joel Reynolds, Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski, Martin Marietta’s Eric Gamble and Luck Companies’ Trevor McLouth. Photo: SCAA

Tech trends take center stage during SCAA panel discussion

Representatives from Martin Marietta, Luck Companies, Stockpile Reports and Blanchard Cat shared the latest from the industry’s front lines at a South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) event. Keep Reading

Mine fatalities near all-time low as 2024 approaches finish

Although accidents continue to happen, the mining industry is having one of its best safety years since fatalities data was originally recorded. Keep Reading

Superior Industries's custom-built, high-capacity wash plant at Gila River Sand & Gravel's new Blackwater Plant in Coolidge, Arizona, is designed to produce C33 concrete sand and mortar sand. Photo: Superior Industries

Superior to host high-tonnage wash plant tour

Superior Industries is hosting an open house to showcase a custom-built, high-capacity wash plant at a Gila River Sand & Gravel site in Arizona. Keep Reading

The South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) 4th annual Workshop & Exhibition was held Dec. 2-4 in Columbia, South Carolina. It was once again held in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, but was held in a larger area downstairs in the center. This reflects the year-over-year growth the show has seen since it started in 2021. Attendance and exhibitors have grown each year, with more than 350 attendees making their way to Columbia, 54 companies exhibiting at the show and seven pieces of heavy equipment on display. Photo: P&Q Staff

Sights from the 2024 SCAA Workshop & Exhibition

The South Carolina Aggregates Association’s (SCAA) fourth annual Workshop & Exhibition drew more than 350 attendees and 54 exhibitors to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Keep Reading

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AGC: Construction spending up in October

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction spending increased 0.4 percent in October. It is up 5 percent over the last 12 months. Keep Reading

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Dodge: Construction starts increase in October

Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were up 4 percent in October. Keep Reading

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ABC: Construction job openings down in October, year over year

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that construction job openings were down by 9,000 positions in October. They are down 164,000 positions year over year. Keep Reading

The EC300, seen here, is one of two mid-size crawler excavators Volvo Construction Equipment launched in North America. Photo: Volvo CE

Volvo CE adds excavators to North American lineup

The EC260 and EC300 are the newest midsize crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment. Keep Reading

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