Pit & Quarry Magazine

12/23/2025

Bob Meyers, vice president of sales at US Equipment Sales and Rentals, says infrastructure spending was a boon in 2025, and hopes for continued spending in that sector, as well as among data centers in 2027.

Check out the full video with Meyers and Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski here: https://heyor.ca/owC1YG

12/22/2025

When it comes to evaluating components in an operation, V-belts are often overlooked.

Chris Saum, senior manager of commercial operations at Regal Rexnord, shares how small changes in belts, sheaves, alignment and tension can unlock big gains across your operation.

Read more about it below. ⬇️

Reliable V-belts may seem like small components, but their design and maintenance can determine an entire operation’s efficiency, longevity and cost-effectiveness.

12/22/2025

Ready to dive deeper into the industry? Explore the 2025 edition of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook! 📕

This essential guide covers everything that happens at crushed stone or sand and gravel operation – perfect for onboarding, training or expanding your industry knowledge.

Check it out here: https://heyor.ca/TMptGg

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12/19/2025

John Deere and Wirtgen Group will have a joint booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, offering a customer-focused experience showcase for the construction market.

The companies will exhibit across 80,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor booth space in the outdoor Silver Lot (SV2415) and West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (W40442). Read more below. ⬇️

(Photo: John Deere)

John Deere and Wirtgen Group will have a joint booth presence at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, exhibiting in both the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the outdoor Silver Lot.

12/19/2025

Masaba, Inc.’s Kirby Cline says 2025’s strong momentum should carry into next year – with early signs even pointing to a solid 2027.

Check out the full video with Cline and Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski here: https://heyor.ca/stnorI

12/18/2025

Brian Gray, president and CEO of Knife River Corporation, shares how the company is looking toward the new year.

Read additional insights from industry leaders here: https://heyor.ca/P0RMH4

12/18/2025

Check out the latest in aggregate equipment, including new features from Telestack, Dodge Industrial, KSB GIW, Inc. and Screencore.

Learn more from each company below. ⬇️

(Photo: Telestack)

See what’s new from Dodge Industrial, KSB GIW, Screencore and Telestack.

12/18/2025

CRH acquired North American Aggregates in a deal that expands its in New York and New Jersey.

Says Jason Jackson, president of CRH Americas Materials: “This acquisition further enhances CRH’s unmatched scale and connected portfolio, unlocking new growth opportunities and improving our ability to deliver greater value to our customers.”

Learn more about the acquisition.👇

The deal for the New Jersey business gives Tilcon New York added aggregate reserves.

12/17/2025

Episode 56 of our podcast is live! 🎧

P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski sits down with Daniel Friedman, vice president of marketing at Eagle Crusher Company, to look at how “small” innovations are quietly reshaping crushing and screening.

Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://heyor.ca/tJ2AFI

P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski sits down with Daniel Friedman, vice president of marketing at Eagle Crusher, to look at how “small” innovations are quietly reshaping the crushing and screening industry.

12/17/2025

This month’s Quarry Faces gallery spotlights Konya Mining Co., ASGCO Manufacturing, Mellott, The Southern Stone Company and Capital Aggregates.

Get the scoop on each of these images here: https://heyor.ca/gxRRpT

(Photos 1-4: P&Q Staff; Photo 5: Mellott)

12/17/2025

Amrize commissioned the capacity expansion of its plant in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

The expansion adds 660,000 short tons of production capacity per year while increasing the plant’s total capacity to 5.5 million annual short tons.

Find out more.👇

A special project is boosting capacity at the company’s flagship Ste. Genevieve facility.

12/16/2025

Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company’s Robert Krutsinger sees autonomy advancing much like machine control did a decade ago – with OEM and third-party systems finding their place in producers’s ecosystems.

Check out our full video with Krutsinger and Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik here: https://heyor.ca/fyShGj