Jack Kopanski

Pennsylvania

Managing Editor at North Coast Media

Husband | Editor-in-Chief: @PortablePlants; Managing Editor: @PitandQuarry. | @KentStateMDJ alum. | Self-professed papyrophiliac. | Views are my own.

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AGG1 showcases industry's momentum with expanded show floor

1 week ago | portableplants.com | Jack Kopanski

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and World of Asphalt were held in St. Louis for the first time, drawing more than 11,500 industry professionals across three days to America's Center Convention Complex. This year's attendance was down from 2024, when a record 15,800 attendees visited the Music City Center in Nashville.
Building strength through partnerships

1 week ago | portableplants.com | Jack Kopanski

As production for the June issue of Portable Plants neared the finish line, I spent a weekend in New Jersey attending the Power in the Pines airshow. The highlight of the show was, without a doubt, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Experiencing the power and precision of these six incredible pilots was awe-inspiring. Most impressive was the teamwork and coordination they displayed.
Bauer recognizes industry partners, family in Hall of Fame remarks

1 week ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

Serving as president of EccoFab for the last 27 years, Gerry Bauer is known by his peers as someone who is “willing to take risks, tackle challenges and iterate solutions until they work.” Bauer was inducted on March 24 into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Below are highlights from Bauer’s induction speech, which can be viewed in full here. ON GETTING HIS START IN THE AGGREGATE INDUSTRY: In 1977, I left my first love, farming, to take a job at a small fabrication shop in another state.
IRock names product support director

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

IRock Crushers promoted Howard Malhado to director of product support. With more than a decade of on-site technical and equipment troubleshooting experience at IRock, Malhado offers a robust skill set and a talent for productive collaboration, the company says. In his new role, he will lead, direct and develop product support and after-market solutions for dealers and end users.
John Deere debuts new P-Tier excavator

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

John Deere introduced the 510 P-Tier excavator model, replacing the 470 P-Tier. The new excavator sports a 9-liter John Deere Power Systems engine, delivering the same net horsepower and responsive performance as the 470 P-Tier with a 13.5-liter engine. Deere adds that the 510 P-Tier offers reduced fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, depending on application and operating speed.
Semi-autonomous equipment providing accessible jobs for military vets

2 weeks ago | portableplants.com | Jack Kopanski

As autonomy continues to gain prominence in the construction materials industry, several companies are collaborating to leverage this technology as a means of giving back. RDO Equipment Co., an equipment dealer with 85 locations across 12 states, and Knife River Corp., a construction materials and contracting company operating in 14 states, are teaming up for a pilot project aimed at creating accessible jobs for military veterans.
DeDiemar underlines the value of innovation, teamwork during Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

A co-holder of 13 U.S. patents, Ron DeDiemar has made a lasting impact on the industry. DeDiemar was inducted on March 24 into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Below are highlights from Hill’s induction speech, which can be viewed in full here. ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE PIT & QUARRY HALL OF FAME: I am so honored to be an inductee into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. I congratulate my fellow inductees: Gerry [Bauer], Tom [Hill] and the spirit of Edgar Symons.
EvoQuip debuts first trommel offering

3 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

EvoQuip launched its first trommel, the Osprey 616. This compact recycling trommel expands the EvoQuip product portfolio to provide customers with a versatile and efficient solution for screening applications, the company says. Designed with small- to medium-sized operations with limited space in mind, the Osprey 616 efficiently screens materials such as compost, biomass, soil, gravel and waste, with impressive throughput and reliability, according to EvoQuip.
PCA to rebrand as American Cement Association

1 month ago | portableplants.com | Jack Kopanski

The Portland Cement Association, the national association representing U.S. cement manufacturers since 1916, is changing its name to the American Cement Association. President and CEO Mike Ireland shared the development in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 67th IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, detailing how the name change will go into effect in June.
Magna hosts inaugural open house

1 month ago | pitandquarry.com | Jack Kopanski

Magna, the Terex brand established in 2024 for large-scale operations, held its first open house in Nashville. With more than 100 people in attendance, Terex says the event showcased a working demonstration of a full fleet of Magna equipment. The event was held at Park City Stone, which is a customer of Powerscreen Crushing & Screening.

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Jack Kopanski @Jack_Kopanski

7 Jun 25

RT @ColeLopez77: Fire this team into the fucking sun

Jack Kopanski @Jack_Kopanski

27 May 25

Just going off of players I’ve actually seen play, it has to be Cam Erving. That team may as well have played with four offensive linemen while he was out there. https://t.co/p5hYxU391k