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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.

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

Vulcan Materials promotes two within company

Mary Andrews Carlisle, vice president of finance at Vulcan Materials, was appointed to succeed senior vice president and CFO Suzanne Wood. Also, Darren Hicks is taking on a new position at the company. Keep Reading

Report: Vulcan Materials made good gains to finish 2021

2021 proved to be a strong year for Vulcan Materials, which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results Wednesday. Get the details, plus find out what chairman and CEO Tom Hill expects out of 2022. Keep Reading

USLM buys Mill Creek Dolomite

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) bought Mill Creek Dolomite, an Oklahoma-based dolomite business under Inter-Rock Minerals. Keep Reading

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