P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take an inside look at the rise of the mega dealer on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” presenting an interview with Kimball Equipment CEO Kirk Rainbolt. Rainbolt, whose company has 12 locations across seven Western states, provides insights into the making of the mega dealer, the power dynamic between dealers and manufacturers and how dealers effectively expand into new territories – plus much more.

Timestamps:

Rainbolt interview: 3:50 – 31:50

You won't want to miss this episode of "Drilling Deeper." Listen now!

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Thank you to our show sponsor, TCI Manufacturing! Celebrating 25 years of excellence in 2025, TCI Manufacturing embodies the promise of "Concepts to Reality" as the industry's leading aggregate resource. TCI specializes in precision-engineered, custom-fabricated steel products, committed to delivering top-quality, strength and precision in every project. Learn more at www.tcimfg.com.

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Have anything you want to hear on a future episode of "Drilling Deeper?" Is there a question you've been dying to ask Kevin or Jack? Do you have a suggestion on how we can bring you even better content? Let us know! Email Kevin (kyanik@northcoastmedia.net) or Jack (jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net) to share your thoughts.

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Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Syntron Material Handling! With more than 140 years of bulk material handling experience, Syntron Material Handling is a recognized industry leader that provides innovative engineering solutions, high-performance products, and superior customer service. Syntron offers solutions in conveying, feeding, screening, elevating, vibratory flow aids, and mining controls of bulk product. For more information, visit syntronmh.com.

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For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski talk technology in the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Michael Hoagland with Command Alkon and Michael Gallant with HaulHub Technologies join the show to discuss the latest software and technology from their respective companies.

Hoagland addresses how utilizing the cloud can provide producers with accurate, up-to-date information. This can then be used to help make informed decisions on elements throughout an operation.

Then, Gallant talks about how developments to e-ticketing are improving data and safety, as well as providing a boost to workforce development. Additionally, he outlines how HaulHub is working with state departments of transportation to improve safety in and around jobsites.

Timestamps:

Michael Hoagland: 4:48 – 14:58

Michael Gallant: 18:18 – 30:58

You won’t want to miss this pair of interviews. Listen to the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper” now!

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Have anything you want to hear about on a future episode of “Drilling Deeper?” Is there a question you’re dying to ask Kevin or Jack? Do you have a suggestion on how we can bring you even better content? Let us know! Email Kevin (kyanik@northcoastmedia.net) or Jack (jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net) to share your thoughts.

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Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Syntron Material Handling! With more than 140 years of bulk material handling experience, Syntron Material Handling is a recognized industry leader that provides innovative engineering solutions, high-performance products, and superior customer service. Syntron offers solutions in conveying, feeding, screening, elevating, vibratory flow aids, and mining controls of bulk product. For more information, visit syntronmh.com.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski are joined by several guests. First, hear from Ben Black and Randy Kunz of Geologic as they discuss mine permitting, how they are utilizing the latest technology for their business and the current perception of the aggregate industry.

Xylem’s Ken Albaugh also joins the show this episode, touching topics such as smart technology and the role AI is currently playing in the industry. Additionally, Albaugh addresses why water management is crucial to the success of aggregate operationsand general cost concerns customers are currently facing.

Finally, Ian Edwards of Major sits down with Yanik to talk screening. In their conversation, Edwards touches on the importance of screening in an operation, how equipment is being designed more safely today, and how the nature of the people working in the industry is changing.

There is plenty to hear in this episode of "Drilling Deeper." Check it out now!

Timestamps:

Ben Black and Randy Kunz: 2:57 – 13:27

Ken Albaugh: 17:53 – 29:35

Ian Edwards: 33:01 – 41:43

Have anything you want to hear about on a future episode of “Drilling Deeper?” Is there a question you’re dying to ask Kevin or Jack? Do you have a suggestion on how we can bring you even better content? Let us know! Email Kevin (kyanik@northcoastmedia.net) or Jack (jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net) to share your thoughts.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Syntron Material Handling! With more than 140 years of bulk material handling experience, Syntron Material Handling is a recognized industry leader that provides innovative engineering solutions, high-performance products, and superior customer service. Syntron offers solutions in conveying, feeding, screening, elevating, vibratory flow aids, and mining controls of bulk product. For more information, visit syntronmh.com.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

On the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski bring you a trio of interviews from companies based out of the Midwest.

First, hear from Chris Williams and Jamie Jones of Capital Aggregates (Jefferson City, Missouri) as they discuss what is driving construction materials demand in their region. The duo also hits on the latest equipment and technology trends, and what they as a company are doing to change the narrative around the local quarry.

Then, Yanik is joined by Kevin Hambrice, CEO of TerraSource Global. The St. Louis-based equipment manufacturer sheds light on what end users are looking for out of their equipment, how data needs have evolved and increased in recent years, and how to attract the next generation of workers.

Finally, Chad Colby of TCI Manufacturing (Walnut, Illinois) sits down with Yanik to talk about “the new norm” with the supply chain, how increased lead times are actually a sign of good health for the industry, and how drones can serve the industry and benefit operators.

You won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Listen now!

Timestamps:

Chris Williams and Jamie Jones: 4:20 – 14:33

Kevin Hambrice: 16:04 – 22:56

Chad Colby: 25:05 – 43:31

Have anything you want to hear about on a future episode of “Drilling Deeper?” Is there a question you’re dying to ask Kevin or Jack? Do you have a suggestion on how we can bring you even better content? Let us know! Email Kevin (kyanik@northcoastmedia.net) or Jack (jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net) to share your thoughts.

Thank you to our episode sponsor, GeoLogic! GeoLogic uses scientific investigation and engineering design to provide innovative solutions to the most challenging mining, construction and development issues in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. When it needs to be done right the first time, call GeoLogic at 770-824-4212.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

P&Q presents brand-new industry interviews on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Matt Dibble of Dibble Equipment sits down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to talk about the state of the aggregate industry, what’s driving construction materials demand, and how more people can be attracted to the industry.

Additionally, you’ll hear from Clement Cazalot and Donny Barnas of Machinery Partner. They join P&Q’s Jack Kopanski to discuss industry trends like consolidation, recycling and rebranding – plus what they expect for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.

Finally, George Sidney, the former president of McLanahan Corp. who is a Pit & Quarry Hall of Famer, visits with the magazine to share his perspective. Sidney reflects on how the industry evolved throughout his career, detailing what the industry must do to survive while presenting an outlook for the next 45 years.

This episode is full of great conversations and insights. You won’t want to miss it.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, GeoLogic. GeoLogic uses scientific investigation and engineering design to provide innovative solutions to the most challenging mining, construction and development issues in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. When it needs to be done right the first time, call GeoLogic at 770-824-4212.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

The latest episode of "Drilling Deeper" features interviews with two of the newest members of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. P&Q's Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski sat down in Nashville ahead of AGG1 with Summit Materials founder Tom Hill and Neil Hise, the former owner and president of Cemco.

Hill and Hise both shared stories from their many years in the aggregate industry, reflecting on their induction into the Hall of Fame. Check out the latest episode of "Drilling Deeper" now.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, GeoLogic. GeoLogic uses scientific investigation and engineering design to provide innovative solutions to the most challenging mining, construction and development issues in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. When it needs to be done right the first time, call GeoLogic at 770-824-4212.

Do you have any topics you want discussed on the podcast? We want to hear from you! Share any thoughts, questions, suggestions and more with Kevin and Jack at kyanik@northcoastmedia.net and jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

Join Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski as they unpack their thoughts and reactions from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Kevin and Jack were joined by a variety of AGG1 attendees and exhibitors at the Pit & Quarry booth. In this episode, you'll hear from these aggregate industry members and what they thought of AGG1:

• Rich Evangelista (Bunting Magnetics): 11:48-14:03
• Michael Hoagland (Command Alkon): 15:03-15:44
• Jamie Jones and Chris Williams (Capital Aggregates): 16:46-17:55
• Chad Colby (TCI Manufacturing): 18:44-21:37
• Clem Cazalot and Donny Barnas (Machinery Partner): 22:50-25:11
• Matt Dibble (Dibble Equipment): 26:09-27:31
• Ian Edwards (Major): 28:33-30:57
• Ken Albaugh (Xylem): 31:28-33:02
• Ben Black and Randy Kunz (Geologic): 34:18-36:09
• Kevin Hambrice (TerraSource Global): 37:43-40:05

Do you have any topics you want discussed on the podcast? We want to hear from you! Share any thoughts, questions, suggestions and more with Kevin and Jack at kyanik@northcoastmedia.net and jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.

On the latest episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack provide insights into this year's AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Neil Schmidgall, the founder of Superior Industries who was enshrined into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame in 2015, joins the show to discuss the Hall, AGG1 2024 and much more.

Later in the show, Kevin and Jack discuss the differences between AGG1 and ConExpo-Con/Agg – plus the way each show is evolving. You won't want to miss this jam-packed episode of Drilling Deeper!

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, GeoLogic. GeoLogic uses scientific investigation and engineering design to provide innovative solutions to the most challenging mining, construction and development issues in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. When it needs to be done right the first time, call GeoLogic at 770-824-4212.

For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latest in equipment and technology news and information that is critical for safely achieving the highest level of efficiency and profitability. Editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski cover the market in print, online and through e-newsletters. As respected industry insiders, they moderate the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference and speak at industry conferences and meetings.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, follow us on YouTube to see full-length episodes of the podcast, watch our Road to Prosperity videos and see other clips from our travels and events.