In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
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In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
Episode 40: John Scepaniak talks contract crushing, expanding the business and more
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcast
29 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 40: John Scepaniak talks contract crushing, expanding the business and more
John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at WD Scepaniak, joins the show to discuss the nature of the contract crushing business and how his company is adapting in 2025 to meet the demands of the market. Scepaniak also shares how WD Scepaniak is venturing to new parts of the U.S. outside of its home state of Minnesota, and he details his personal approach to recruiting and building up the company’s workforce. Additionally, P&Q’s discussion with Scepaniak touches on so...
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcast
In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
