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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.

ConExpo-Con/Agg to attempt Guinness World Record mark

Show organizers have planned a March 3 opening-ceremony attempt involving thousands of high-visibility vests. Keep Reading

OSSGA seminar draws crowd, but education doesn’t end there

While the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) Operations, Health & Safety Seminar last month drew a near-record attendance, the organization’s educational offerings extend well beyond the popular annual event. Keep Reading

Dyno Nobel debuts handheld electronic initiation system

The Navus handheld blaster expands electronic initiation options for surface and underground blasting. Keep Reading

Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter

Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading

MSHA reports two mining fatalities in January

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the incidents took place early in the month – and at cement plants. Keep Reading

Six trends in aggregates for 2026

Presenting trends we’ll be watching closely as ConExpo-Con/Agg nears and another production season gets underway. Keep Reading

Allan Myers sets leadership for fourth generation

The company promoted Aaron Myers to CEO and made additional executive leadership appointments. Keep Reading

Ergon acquires Pittsburgh-based Russell Standard

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ acquisition expands its terminal network and pavement preservation presence across the Eastern U.S. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts climb in December, nonresidential slips

Nonbuilding starts jumped 16.3 percent and residential edged up 1 percent as nonresidential fell 6.6 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading

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