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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.

Doosan will feature the -7 Series at World of Concrete. Photo: Doosan

What to know about Doosan’s -7 Series wheel loaders

Doosan’s Bill Zak and Aaron Kleingartner share a few highlights of the -7 Series, detailing opportunities for use within aggregate applications and previewing what World of Concrete attendees can expect to see on the stand in Las Vegas. Keep Reading

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Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate

The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, crafted by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, represents an increase of more than 34 percent from the FAST Act. Keep Reading

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Sponsored: Industry jobs are open, but they’re not being filled easily

Hiring and retaining people has long been a challenge for aggregate producers, but new policies have compounded the issue for the industry. P&Q contributor David Chereb elaborates. Keep Reading

The new Jawmax 450 was in action during SBM's hard stone demo. According to SBM, an efficient double-deck circular vibrating pre-screen separates the fraction 0 to 25 mm during feeding, thus increasing the overall performance of the jaw crusher. Photo: SBM Mineral Processing

Crusher manufacturer aims to expand in North America

Helmut Haider, head of sales at SBM Mineral Processing, says the mobile crusher manufacturer will eventually turn its full focus to North America, where the company currently has a small presence in Canada. Keep Reading

Using Trelar's platform, Lehigh Hanson expects its carriers will be able to schedule their deliveries and availability, as well as improve their cash flow. Photo: P&Q Staff

Martin Marietta to acquire Hanson assets in $2.3 billion deal

A report surfaced last year that HeidelbergCement was exploring a major asset sale on the West Coast. On Monday, Martin Marietta announced that it came to an agreement with the company on a $2.3 billion deal. Keep Reading

Caterpillar's 982 XE wheel loader. Photo: Cat

Cat debuts pair of XE wheel loader models

Caterpillar says its new 980 XE and 982 XE with parallel path continuous variable transmissions offer higher fuel efficiencies and lower operating costs. Keep Reading

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Curry Supply adds regional sales manager

Andrew Bishop will cover the Southwest for the family-owned company that manufactures commercial service vehicles. Keep Reading

While some regulatory bodies may have previously asked for educated guesses on water volume flows at outfalls, Sauls Seismic’s Mark Taylor says more regulators are putting an emphasis on monitoring discharged volumes continuously. Photo: Sauls Seismic

Around-the-clock environmental monitoring a tech trend

Intensifying pressures are driving producers to technologies that can continuously keep tabs on water and dust in a quarry environment. Keep Reading

David Chereb pays Pit & Quarry another visit for a Road to Recovery video. Photo: P&Q Staff

Sponsored: What dynamics are currently at play related to aggregate demand?

P&Q contributor David Chereb says everything he’s seeing in the market at the moment is positive, and aggregate producers are emerging from the pandemic better than expected just six months ago. Keep Reading

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