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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.

AGC: Construction spending rose in January 2022

While spending is up from December and year-over-year, the Associated General Contractors of America say public construction is still awaiting IIJA funding. Keep Reading

Martin Marietta to sell certain operations to CalPortland

Martin Marietta entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain West Coast cement and ready-mixed concrete operations to CalPortland for $250 million. Keep Reading

CDE previews AGG1 product showcase, education session

CDE will highlight several pieces of equipment and host an educational session on sustainability at AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo next month. Keep Reading

Austin Powder launches RFID for electronic detonators

The company’s new EStar RFID technology makes it possible to identify the detonator without physical contact. Learn more about it. Keep Reading

ARA: Equipment rental revenue growth continues

According to the latest forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA), equipment rental revenue is expected to grow 10.2 percent this year. Keep Reading

The Sunrock Group names mining director

In his new position with The Sunrock Group, Ryan Emo is responsible for all aggregate operations in the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading

Excitement building for the upcoming AGG1

Those attending and exhibiting at next month’s event share their plans and expectations for the industry’s big 2022 trade show. Keep Reading

Gas tax pause proposed in Senate

A bill proposing a suspension of the federal gas tax is facing stiff opposition from industry organizations such as the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading

Pull cord provides safe stop option

Conveyor Components Co.’s Model PC pull cord allows users to quickly shut off equipment with the pull of a cable. Keep Reading

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