This episode takes listeners inside the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, recorded on-site at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski recorded this episode at the conclusion of the Roundtable to share key insights from aggregates industry leaders, as well as reflect on the conversations shaping the industry right now.
The two co-hosts reflect on the content shared during the 2026 Roundtable from three event speakers: Evan Bender of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Bill Doran of Ogletree Deakins and George Reddin of FMI Capital Advisors. This year’s speakers offered updates on highway funding, the Mine Safety & Health Administration and construction markets.
Additionally, Kevin and Jack reflect on a Roundtable panel discussion that covered AI, automation and the future of operations. Episode 64 also features four Roundtable attendees as guests who share their latest industry observations. This episode’s guests include:
• Ross Duff of Duff Quarry (14:08-29:17)
• Kelan Moylan of TCI Manufacturing (29:17-42:07)
• Cody Ladd of Kraemer Mining & Materials (42:42-58:34)
• Michael Speech of Kemper Group (58:34-1:07:49)
The episode wraps with a look at what’s to come on Episode 65 of Drilling Deeper later in April, when a special guest from Haver & Boecker Niagara joins the show.
Drilling Deeper listeners can expect more coverage from the Roundtable in the weeks ahead on pitandquarry.com, as well as in the May edition of Pit & Quarry.
For 108 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through multiple platforms, we deliver the very latestin 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.
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