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Kevin Yanik

Kevin Yanik is editor-in-chief of Pit & Quarry. He can be reached at 216-706-3724 or kyanik@northcoastmedia.net.

John Deere launches new P-Tier midsize excavators

The new 210, 230 and 260 models offer updated hydraulics, operator comfort and integrated technology. Keep Reading

Knife River raising the bar on workforce training

From an indoor dome to mock jobsite environments, the Knife River Training Center is redefining how aggregate producers can develop people. Keep Reading

RDO’s Anderson tapped as AED chair

Marshall Anderson, executive vice president at RDO Equipment, will serve as board chair of the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) for the next year. Keep Reading

CheckProof names chief product officer

Tom O’Boyle, who spent nine years with Heidelberg Materials, will oversee product strategy and development as CheckProof expands. Keep Reading

Caterpillar’s Fassino to retire in May

Rod Shurman will take over as group president of construction industries at Caterpillar as Tony Fassino transitions into retirement. Keep Reading

Heidelberg Materials reaches autonomous hauling milestone

Operating in partnership with Pronto.ai, Heidelberg Materials has now hauled 2 million tons of limestone autonomously at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry. Keep Reading

Titan America to acquire Keystone Cement

The $310 million deal will add Keystone Cement’s assets to Titan America’s Mid-Atlantic operations. Keep Reading

What’s next for aggregates?

What will the industry’s story be when 2026 is said and done? P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores. Keep Reading

LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments down 6 percent in 2025

The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) says limestone shipments from U.S. quarries were down 5 percent while Canadian shipments dropped 9.7 percent. Keep Reading

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