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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.

Takeaways from the nomination of MSHA’s next chief

What should aggregate producers take away from the expected nomination of former coal executive David Zatezalo? There are some potentially positive takeaways to consider. Keep Reading

Workplace exams rule to be re-examined

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) rule on workplace exams may be getting a makeover. Keep Reading

Drone opportunities in the aggregate industry

Drones have undoubtedly changed how aggregate producers manage parts of their business, but the industry is just scratching the surface of the possibilities. Keep Reading

Tire maintenance tips for aggregate producers

Roy Brooks, off-the-road specialist for the East Region at GCR Tires & Service, offers his thoughts on what makes for a successful tire maintenance program. Keep Reading

Former coal exec to be nominated as MSHA head

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former coal executive David Zatezalo to be the assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

PB Materials acquires aggregate, ready-mix assets

PB Materials Holdings Inc., a regional producer of aggregate and ready-mix concrete in the Permian Basin, completed several acquisitions. Keep Reading

Houston producer shares his Harvey experience

Rob Van Til, managing partner at Houston-area River Aggregates, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on his sand-and-gravel operation along the San Jacinto River. Keep Reading

Harvey situation raises questions about AGG1 2018

What impact, if any, will Hurricane Harvey have on next March's AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and NSSGA Annual Convention? Keep Reading

Hurricane Harvey and the effects on the Houston market

Hurricane Harvey will forever change the lives of those in Houston. What impact is the epic storm having on area aggregate producers, and what's the outlook for the industry in southeast Texas? Keep Reading

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