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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.

Pennsylvania quarries, originally ordered to close, can remain open

The governor of Pennsylvania ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses within the state to close their physical locations late this week to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Keep Reading

Dodge Data economist weighs in on coronavirus’ potential impact

According to Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch, the good news for the industry heading into the pandemic is that construction starts were stable. Keep Reading

AEM asks governors to designate manufacturers, dealers as ‘essential’

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined other industry associations with a request of the nation's gubernatorial leaders. Keep Reading

ConExpo-Con/Agg, coronavirus and the strangest of circumstances

With high drama leading up to the show, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 was largely a success despite health concerns keeping top aggregate producers away. Keep Reading

AED tells mayors, governors to keep construction going

With cities and states asking businesses to promote social distancing, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is reaching out to decision-makers to implore them not to halt projects around the United States. Keep Reading

MSHA: No POV notices issued in last 12-month stretch

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) most recent Pattern of Violations (POV) screening period stretched from February 2019 to January 2020. Keep Reading

Nors buys Strongco, taking over Volvo CE locations in Canada

Portugal-based Nors is taking over 22 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) locations, including those in several Canadian provinces. Keep Reading

Hillhead postponed to 2021

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the show is now scheduled for June 22-24, 2021. Keep Reading

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020: By the numbers

Show management published final statistics for the show – including details about registrations. Keep Reading

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