Episode 52: Kirby-Smith and Brandeis join the show

Two equipment dealers join the show to break down what’s happening in the aggregate industry right now – and where things are headed in 2026.

P&Q welcomes Gavin Cole, executive vice president of sales at Kirby-Smith Machinery, and Robert Krutsinger, vice president of sales at Brandeis Machinery, for dealer perspective on market conditions, technology trends and the ripple effects of tariffs.

Listeners will hear:

• How producers and dealers are navigating 2025

• Where equipment and technology adoption – including autonomy and data-driven decision-making – is accelerating

• Why tariffs on steel, manganese and other inputs are reshaping pricing, supply chains and buying behavior

• Expectations for 2026 in key markets

Additionally, co-hosts Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski offer industry updates, insights from recent travels and a look ahead at what’s to come for the magazine and the podcast.

For 108 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.

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