Portable Plants magazine

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Portable Plants! 🦃

We hope you and your loved ones have a safe and restful holiday. 🍁

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11/25/2025

After navigating tariffs, inflation and supply challenges, many construction materials producers are heading into 2026 with cautious optimism.

See what industry leaders had to say as 2025 comes to a close. 👇

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As a tumultuous yet successful year comes to an end, companies are hopeful they will continue to thrive in the new year – just with a little more operational clarity.

11/24/2025

Despite elevated interest rates, tariffs and mixed demand, the construction materials industry made 2025 a success story.

In this new feature from Portable Plants, industry leaders share how they navigated uncertainty, where they still see risk and why they remain optimistic heading into 2026. Check it out here. ⬇️

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In a year fraught with external pressures and uncertainty, the construction materials industry put together a largely successful 12 months.

11/20/2025

Komatsu expanded its company-owned organization, Komatsu West, into Northern California, with new operations in Fresno and Sacramento.

Says Todd Gaspers, vice president of operations at Komatsu West: “Our focus is on supporting customers and helping them keep their operations running smoothly. By expanding our operations into Northern California, we’re making sure customers have the local expertise, inventory and service they depend on.”

Read more about the expansion here. ⬇️

Komatsu expanded its company-owned dealer organization, Komatsu West, into Northern California, with new operations in Fresno and Sacramento.

11/18/2025

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration have new as the Senate confirms key nominees, signaling shifts in enforcement and regulatory priorities amid reduced staffing.

Read more about the confirmations here. ⬇️

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OSHA and MSHA have new leadership as the Senate confirms key nominees, signaling shifts in enforcement and regulatory priorities amid reduced staffing.

11/17/2025

Portable Plants editor-in-chief Jack Kopanski talks 2025 and looks towards the new year.

Says Kopanski: "2026 remains a blank slate and, as this year has shown, anything can happen. But as this year has also shown, no matter what comes to pass, the construction materials industry is going to keep going. And that’s a reassuring thought."

Read more here. ⬇️

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Editor-in-Chief Jack Kopanski talks 2025 and looks towards the new year.

11/11/2025

Thank you to our veterans for your service, your sacrifice and your commitment to our country. We honor you today and always.

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11/07/2025

Komatsu plans to double its parts distribution footprint in Canada by transforming its Edmonton parts depot into a full-service distribution center.

Find out how the facility will benefit dealers and producers in Canada. (Photo: Komatsu) ⬇️

The company is converting an Edmonton parts depot into a full-service distribution center in Alberta.

11/05/2025

Mellott appointed Nick Ecker as its new president.

Learn more about Ecker’s background and the role he’ll play at Mellott. ⬇️

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As Nick Ecker steps into the role of president, CEO Rich Blake will continue to oversee Mellott’s strategic direction and growth initiatives.

10/29/2025

MAGNA - A Terex Brand named RTL Equipment its newest authorized distributor in the U.S., covering North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa.

Says Colm McGuckian, director of aggregate and materials processing at RTL Equipment: "This collaboration strengthens our ability to meet the demands of contractors and operators who demand larger volumes and higher throughputs.”

Read more about it here. ⬇️

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RTL Equipment will now distribute Magna equipment to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa.

10/28/2025

Haver & Boecker Niagara appointed Steven Dery as vice president of sales, tasking him with leading its commercial strategy across North America.

Says Karen Thompson of Haver & Boecker Niagara: “His ability to lead high-performing teams and connect with others both personally and professionally will be instrumental for us to bring even greater value to the customers we serve. He understands how to build trust, lead teams and deliver results – all while keeping the customer at the center.

Steven Dery is now guiding the company’s North American sales strategy.

10/27/2025

Rock Machinery Co., Inc will become a full-line dealer of Superior Industries, Inc. at the start of 2026, when it adds the company’s complete line of conveyors to its offerings.

Says Bryant Fazer, president of Rock Machinery: “From jaws, cones and impactors to screens, screws, structures and conveyors, our customers can now work with a single, unified team to deliver a finished spread faster and with fewer complications.”

Read more about the expanded partnership ⬇️

Rock Machinery will carry Superior Industries’ full conveyor line starting next year.