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New & Used Equipment Saws ....................................................................................................................................................5

Truss Equipment ................................................................................................................................27

Panel Equipment ................................................................................................................................49

Trucks & Trailers ................................................................................................................................59

Misc. Equipment ................................................................................................................................63

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment .............................................................................................................68 Lumber & EWP Market ...............................................................................................................................69 The JobLine Hiring Zone .............................................................................................................................82

Available Jobs .....................................................................................................................................83

Available Candidates ..........................................................................................................................84

Design Team Suite ..............................................................................................................................80 Calendar of Events ......................................................................................................................................90 News & Announcements ..............................................................................................................................95

Advertiser Forum: Supporting Our Causes .......................................................................................................4 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: BCMC Innovations ...................................................................................................6 Sean Hubbard – Square 1 Design & Manufacture: Choosing Partnerships ...................................................12 Naples Lumber Takes on Irma and Wins: ......................................................................................................18 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Mid-Size Companies Have the Greatest Challenges ............................28 Glenn Traylor: Can Staple Use Be Too Much of a Good Thing?......................................................................34 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: How to Maximize Your Time at BCMC 2017 .........................................44 Robert Glowinski – AWC: Take Action to Support Timber Innovation .........................................................71 Matt Layman – LLG: September Has Surged, Now the October Ovation .....................................................73 Frank Woeste – All Things Wood: The Pioneer of MSR Lumber ..................................................................74 Keith Parker: Are You Ready for Change? .....................................................................................................78 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ............................................................................................................79 Thomas McAnally – The JobLine: Supply and Demand for In-Office Truss Designers ...............................89 Darren Conrad, PE – Simpson Strong-Tie: What You Need to Know About Differences in Wind Speed Reporting for Hurricanes ..............................92 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word .......................................................................................................103 4Ward Consulting ....................................................................................................................................44,60 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ......................................................................................................51,63,100 Acer, Inc ....................................................................................................................................................20,66 Apex Machine Sales ...................................................................................................................................62,70 Clark Industries, Inc. ..................................................................................................................................22,42 Eagle Metal Products .................................................................................................................................16,40 Eide ......................................................................................................................................23,25,37,38,67 Fitzgerald Group ............................................................................................................................................17 MiTek | USP .......................................................................................................................2,6,95,96,98,103,104 Panels Plus .................................................................................................................................................49,54 Simpson Strong-Tie ..................................................................................................................14,32,92,99,101 Square 1 ..................................................................................................................................12,13,36,48,56,57 The Hain Company .....................................................................................................................10,27,47,51,89 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .......................................................................................................28,29,30 Triad | Merrick Machine ......................................................................................................................50,64,102 Trussmatic ............................................................................................................................................10,35,47 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ...........................................................................................................................69,72 Wasserman & Associates ...........................................................................5,17,21,33,35,39,52,53,55,59,67,68 Wood Truss Systems .....................................................................8,9,24,26,27,31,33,41,43,55,58,59,61,68,91

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The devastation brought by the recent hurricanes has shown us again how people will come

together at times of crisis. It is deeply reassuring to see the outpouring of support—both money and manpower—to help those whose lives have been impacted by the storms and their aftermath.

Helping Neighbors in Houston It should come as no surprise that the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas (TMAT) chose to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Although their September golf tournament was intended to be a fundraiser for TMAT Build/Operation Finally Home, plans were changed when so many of their friends and neighbors were affected by that incredible storm.

Helping Veterans in Omaha Our industry continues to show its commitment to giving back to the community with the Annual BCMC 5K Run/Walk for BCMC Build, which partners with Operation Finally Home to provide mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families.

I’m happy to say that The Advertiser is a sponsor of this event which combines a fun and healthy activity with an opportunity to help others.

Helping Friends at Home

Anna L. Stamm 800-289-5627 x 3 anna@componentadvertiser.org

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I’m sure that I’m not alone in saying there are additional causes we all choose to support throughout the year—and many of those are because of our friends. I would have never heard of the Foundation Fighting Blindness if it had not been for Stan Sias. Committed to helping his son Dylan’s best friend, Stan and his family participated in the annual September Vision Walk in Minneapolis, and those of us who couldn’t join them were still able to help sponsor Jack’s Jed-Eye team again this year.

Friends, neighbors, or even strangers—our industry always steps up to help.

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

Monet DeSauw FWA 500 Floor Web Cutter • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” Cut-Off Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,600 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $6,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB MO

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Automated (Truss Design Software Download) or Semi-Automated (Touch Screen Entry) Operation All Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data 22” x 40 Tooth Blade on PAE Cut 1 or 2 Boards up to 20’ (2 Second Plunge Cut) Cut Chords, Webs, Rafters, Wedges & Stair Stringers Cut Long Scarfs by Multi-Plunging Servo Positioning on Infeed, Angle & Outfeed Pusher Over Travel Protection Ink Jet Printer Lumber Optimization Program Belt Waste Conveyor 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Amp Includes 5 Day Onsite Installation & Training Optional Monet DeSauw Live Deck, Bunk Feeder & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor

FOB MO $170,000

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates at the same price as the Manufacturer, and get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST!

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Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction

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Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame

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Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt)

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Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw

Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,100 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $252,000 FOB MO

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20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

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Serial Control System

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MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software

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Add $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training

Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement

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Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety

Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support

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MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform

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Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide

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BCMC Innovations Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

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he quickening of innovation will be on display at BCMC this month, and, undoubtedly, so will be the uptake. Suppliers use this platform to launch new products, sometimes rather humbly. Art DePauw sold his prototype “automated” saw to two industry giants, Charlie Barnes and Dave Chambers, with Polaroid snapshots. And not all inventions are ready for prime time. Dick Rotto, scion of Trussway, praised Auto-Jigging at Louisville BCMC 25 years ago, but his company waited a dozen years to buy it—albeit a much advanced version. But this year’s best ideas won’t be displayed humbly, and many will be ready for prime time, making for record results.

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BCMC Innovataions continued

Where we stand, 50+ years into our industry’s cyclical turns, explains our current opportunities. While we are still using upgraded versions of our 1960s roller gantries and saws, they have been fundamentally transformed in the 1980s. Interestingly, automation entered truss cutting and fabrication during the housing down cycle, explaining their belated uptake. Likewise, robotic truss assembly faltered due to its introduction as housing bottomed. Today, however, our low level of housing starts suggests continued opportunity.

And truss manufacturers, in the aggregate, have enjoyed the most stable 3 to 5 years of growth in history. Stability is the key to manufacturing efficiency, and the best justification for new equipment purchases. When a plant operator can be reasonably sure that he’ll have a base level of business for the next several years, he can easily determine the likely return of an equipment investment.

And he is likely to purchase new equipment for the following reasons: • Capital from lenders is abundant, “scarily so,” according to Larry Dix, owner of Apex Truss in Virginia. Banks, lessors, and manufacturers are flush with money seeking greater returns.

• CMs are in better financial shape. Having survived the huge housing recession, they have had seven years to rebuild their balance sheets.

• Large investor-owned and publicly traded companies have aggressively invested in labor saving technology, and individual plant owners are compelled to follow suit.

• Continuing scarcity of labor.

Likewise, equipment manufacturers will bring their best to BCMC because: • Several years of robust sales have funded the addition of talented engineers and technical resources.

• Computerized shop floor software has come of age, enabling greater automation.

• Optimization algorithms and automation now allow just-in-time cutting and fabrication.

• Manufacturers are seeking to automate every factory job.

And, if MiTek’s plans are indicative of the direction of innovation, it is significant that we’ve begun construction of our most advanced truss machinery plant in our 70 year history. Clearly we’re bullish on the future of automation.

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $242,000 Base Condition: New Location: MO

New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls.

Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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NEW! SPEED CUT SAW WITH SMART STOP AUTOMATION (FOR TRUSS CUTTING) Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16” Blade. Saw Barrier Guard. Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands.

Smart Stop Automation with Touch Screen Computer. Automated Stop & Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Software (.trs file). Ink Jet Printer (HP).

Technical Support & Parts available from Smart-Evolution. $14,900 FOB QB Smart-Stop Literature.pdf Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

1998 MiTek Cyber Saw Outfeed Conveyor MiTek powered outfeed conveyor designed for the Cyber saw, model 82274, motorized feed drives board away from saw conveyor.

This conveyor was designed to position the board for accurate ink-jet marking after cutting, then move board to the outfeed end stops. Includes mounting arm and control box for ink-jet marking system attachment, but no ink jet printing equipment. 208230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $5,990 NOW $1,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Serial Number R0334 (1987) •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Blades •Recently Checked & Repaired $14,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $ASK for PRICE, FOB MO.

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2015 TCT XL Linear Saw

2006 TCT 1150 Linear Saw 2006 TCT Series 1150 linear saw features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length. Saw includes a PC with touch screen, Matthews inkjet printer (needs repair) designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, with infeed, outfeed and long incline conveyors. 240V, 3 phase electrical service. 65 PSI air required.

Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

TCT 2015 XL linear saw features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 16" blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw has infeed on the right with outfeed to the left. Cuts from 2x4 to 2x12 inch material from 3" to 20 feet in length from stock lumber from 8 foot to 20 foot long. Saw includes a PC with touch screen, REA model MA-0002 printer (prints on one, 3 1/2" face of board), with (3) infeed arms 12 foot long x 7 foot on center, 11 foot long x 16" wide belt outfeed, OEM supplied 10 foot long scrap conveyor and short incline. Includes some spare parts and manual. 240V, 3 phase electrical service. 65 PSI air required.

Price: $115,990

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Refurbished Systems Available! w/new 10’ rails & stops $3,790!

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Automated Radial Arm Saw Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade. Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen. Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software. Infeed/ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard. 2 Available at $15,000 Each FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 TimberMill 4-16 Web Saw (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 16’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length. Single Side Digital Readouts. Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $18,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Speed Cut Metra-Cut Birdsmouth Saw The center point is adjustable up to 6” into the material for cutting of notches (birdsmouth or seat cuts). Needs new scale pointer. Excludes Saw Blade and Infeed/ Outfeed Roller Conveyor. $2,500 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’.

Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer.

Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $28,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Apex Machine Sales

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Clark Industries, Inc.

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Eagle Metal Products

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2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw Complete Roof Truss cutting functions including standard 24’ infeed/outfeed, angle and bevel drive unit, with auto-loading conveyor system, auto-discharge, small parts conveyor, and features rear stacked 16 nozzle Ink-Jet marking (prints up to two boards stacked), vertical end-mill router, A/C system for control cabinet, 28 foot scrap conveyor, 6-arm storage deck, stacked bevel cutter, and finger mill HSS, Windows XP operating system. Includes 15HP piston type compressor with dryer and 120 gallon tank. Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. $89,000, FOB: CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Triad | Merrick Machine

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Trussmatic

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Vaagen Brothers Lumber

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Wasserman & Associates

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Wood Truss Systems

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1998 Mitek Cyber Saw Fully Automated 5 Blade Component Saw 1-32”, 2-20” and 2-16” Blades cut 4x2 and 2x4 through 2x12 up to 20’ in length Touch Screen Computer Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $28,000 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Choosing partnerships Every organization chooses to partner with another organization. Whether it is

Sean Hubbard

for branding, complimentary products, or even a dealership license, making the correct choice can be challenging, rewarding, or even catastrophic. From choosing an equipment supplier, lumber supplier, or yet a copy repair man, each partnership provides value in your daily operation.

I entered Square 1 Design into a partnership with MangoTech USA with minimal research into the company, the staff, and their reputation. Indeed, I learned a great deal from that relationship. While the Spida Machinery relationship is extremely strong, it developed from the association with MangoTech and has taken years to navigate the details.

Due to its speed, the Wall Panel Extruder has been plagued with one question: how do we handle sheathing?

So, I embarked on a quest to educate myself on the manufacturers, equipment, and options available in today’s marketplace. Then, I had to determine the organizational needs. I was determined to properly conduct my due diligence. I needed to find an organization with complementary equipment, a solid reputation, checked references, mirrored ethics, and the capacity to meet our needs. Now, my family has been involved in the building components industry since 1965. So, I have a grasp of the who’s who in the industry. I have worked with and continue to work with many of them today. I always tell my kids “past performance is indicative of future behavior.” Of course, that statement immediately led me down the path of elimination. After crossing several manufacturers off the list, I started to visit plants with equipment in action. I spoke to management; I spoke to the buyers and the production staff. I called new and old customers alike. If you listen long enough, you’ll hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. Eventually, I started questioning coworkers, consultants, and other agencies about their relationships with each company.

Time after time, call after call, meeting after meeting, I determined there were two companies that have the respect, the reputation, and the ethics that we could develop a mutually beneficial partnership with. They both have competing and complementary equipment, but only one has the production volume and expansive product line required for our 2018 forecast. Working toward the organization’s goals is important, while not competing with their corporate goals and established networks is a balancing act; it is extremely important to the foundation of a relationship. It has allowed trust to grow between competing companies, sharing data and statistics for the betterment of both companies and ultimately the customers and the industry we serve. We are proud to announce our new partnership with… SEE US IN ACTION AT THE BCMC to find out more.

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Quality Quality made equipment for the truss industry

Spida equipment is built to last. We build equipment that is there to perform day after day.

For more information please visit

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Truss software that’s scalable, customizable and seamlessly integrated with your business.

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Visit us at BCMC for a demo and see for yourself.

Not coming to BCMC? Just call (800) 999-5099 to schedule a demo with your Simpson Strong-Tie representative. Š 2017

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SAWS

is a Proud Sponsor of the 2017 2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw Linear feed saw model 286A cuts truss parts from lumber up to 12" nominal depths. Cuts bevels, scarf cuts, and optimizes material.

Servo controlled functions, 7.5 HP motor with 20 inch carbide tipped blade. Includes 15 ft. infeed conveyor and 15' outfeed conveyor. Pictured scrap incline is not included. 230V, 3 phase, 60 HZ electric. $118,990 $113,990 FOB: IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw Servo-controlled, 5-blade component saw, model 348 A, fully computer controlled, sets up in 2 to 19 seconds - download from a network or use a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw with 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, automanagement reporting. From the OEM literature, "The SC cuts from 13” at 90/90 to 20’ long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12". Includes 3 x 18", 1 x 20" and 1 x 32" blades, air brakes, shaker pan scrap conveyor, scrap incline, manual and available spare blades and parts. Installation and tech support available from OEM. 208v/60Hz/3Ph power. $48,990, FOB: FL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000 Component Saw 1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000, 5-blade component saw, model 7027000/1000 with swing-arm central control system, digital/ analog display, power hold-down, power length carriage, waste conveyor, incline, extra set of blades, cuts 2x4 to 2x10 lumber depths from 10 inches long @ 90/90, 4-angle floor webs from 17 inches, up to 14 feet in length. 220v, 3ph power. $8,890 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in operation and consistently upgraded this saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw motor, full axis of motion to complete straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor with kick-off table are included. Right to Left hand feed configuration. Includes spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels, sensor cables, and all available spare parts.

Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $29,490 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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FLEXIBLE EFFICIENT ACCURATE Truebuild® Layout is an entirely new truss design platform by Eagle Metal, developed in the powerful & proven parametric modeling environment. Design modifications are automatically populated throughout the model for precision accuracy.

To maximize designer efficiency, multiple input methods can be used, including conventional UDLR, Reference Dimensions and tracing via DXF, DWG or PDF files.

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NEW! 2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw plus 2nd Parts Saw Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw. Automated Cutting with Software Design Download to Operator Console. 24’ Loading Conveyor System. Automated Clamping & Positioning System. Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting. Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer. Waste Conveyors (Small & Large Piece). New Computers in 2016 (Windows 7 Professional). Removed From Service in March 2017. Includes 2nd Hundegger Parts Saw (many parts have transferred to working saw). New Spare Parts Inventory $79,000 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Alpine Model 276 Linear Saw Cuts all standard truss parts Cuts bevels: any plumb angle, bevels from 90 to 25 degrees Long scarf cuts (60") 6 Axes of automation powered by servo motors 7.5 HP motor with 20" blade (1 extra blade) 230 Volt / 3 Phase Touch screen computer Ink jet printer (needs rebuilt) Infeed & outfeed conveyor Waste conveyor (under outfeed conveyor) Extra parts: 2 drive infeed belts, 1 encoder, 2 proxy sensors, 2 hold down cylinders, 1 infeed hold down cylinder FOB AZ $69,900 EQUIPMENT FINANCING available from SLS Financial Services Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New Spida Vector Saw with Mango Plate Marker (FOB IN) $44,975 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

Saw Trax Panel Saw Saw Trax brand panel saw, with Bostitch model 1678 worm-drive circular saw, 15 Amps, 7 1/4" diameter blade, 5 foot x 9 foot frame limits. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. $1,390 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw (SD) •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Set of Blades •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2003 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw Alpine ALS linear-feed saw, model 276.

Includes 24 foot OEM infeed conveyor and 20 foot OEM outfeed conveyor, Inkjet printer (single 1 ½” face), and undersaw scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade, OEM roller belt infeed upgrade and software upgrade to 2012 standard. 208 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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Ron Labbe - Owner & David Weston - COO

Naples Lumber Takes on Irma . . . and Wins

On September 26, The Advertiser’s publisher, Thom McAnally, traveled to Naples Lumber & Supply where we were greeted by David E. Weston, COO. Here’s what we learned about Naples Lumber’s preparedness, commitment, and heart.

Make a Plan and USE It If you’re a longtime resident of south Florida, the question is not if you’re going to see a major storm but when. Naples Lumber owner Ron Labbe has lived here for 39+ years, David Weston for 32 years, so they know what to expect and know the value of a hurricane/natural disaster plan.

Formalized several years ago and practiced annually, Naples Lumber’s disaster plan focuses on three areas: pre-season planning, event occurrence, and post-event recovery. The goal is to be prepared, lock down quickly, and act swiftly to recover as soon as safely possible.

Prepare Every Year Preparedness doesn’t start when you hear the weather report—it starts when you decide that you want to protect your business by making smart decisions.

From property to infrastructure, Naples Lumber takes actions to stay ready. Two years ago, it invested in a fiber optic internet connection in addition to cable and phone company broad band to make sure communications are available. Every year, it reviews the property conditions—and it had just spent nearly $8000 on trimming landscape and other safety precautions. Importantly, it maintains a large fuel tank on site—this allows them to keep materials flowing and to help employees travel to and from work without waiting for hours in long gas lines.

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In fact, they also have an eye on disaster supplies the community will need. While Big Box stores will stock 500 sheets of plywood, Naples Lumber keeps more than 20,000 sheets in stock during hurricane season. This allows them to supply their customers, mostly pro-builders, with what they need to protect their homes and commercial buildings.

Be Patient and Weather the Storm When Hurricane Irma started heading their way, Naples Lumber put its plan into action. To lock down the facility, they make sure that everything inside is off the floor, everything outside that can be blown away is strapped down and bunkered together, and all employees are given plenty of time to go home and prepare themselves. Then they wait.

Of course, even with planning, there will be damage. The building that houses hardware and window parts lost its roof and back concrete block wall. Parts of the roof flew into warehouses and lumber T-structures, damaging several in its path.

Lend a Hand Wherever Needed Naples Lumber’s commitment to helping others was put into action too. With all of that plywood in stock, 17,000+ sheets were gone within the first 48 hours. Unlike other pro-dealers, Naples Lumber opens its doors to the public. Even though only about 5% of their normal business is direct to the consumer, this availability meant that local residents had a chance to protect their homes when supplies at Big Box and other locations sold out.

The heart of Naples Lumber was on full display too. When a few employees with young children found themselves in flooded homes, they were invited to stay at the business, using offices as temporary living quarters until they could return to their homes.

As they worked to reopen the business on Tuesday after the storm, Naples Lumber & Supply bought in a bounty of hot dogs and chips as the vendors brought additional supplies. One supplier in particular, Brian King from US Lumber, packed his van so tightly that he could barely squeeze in next to the water and Gator Aid. Pulling together, the aftermath proved that Naples Lumber, its employees, and its vendors are a family.

Get Back to Business After losing power for 72 hours, the goal was to get back up and running. Although a few inches of water flooded the buildings, the elevated inventory, displays, and furniture sustained no damage. The drywall may show the water line, but the steady hum of dehumidifiers is taking care of the dampness. New roof panels sit in the shell of the hardware building and suppliers are working on repair parts for others.

All of the repairs are on track and should be completed in a few weeks.

The yard is bustling with trucks and forklifts. The showroom is full of door, window, and hardware samples. Their buyer is busy placing orders. And the extended family that is Naples Lumber will be ready for the next challenge soon—confronting each day with preparedness and heart.

As Ron Labbe always says, “Live the life, don’t just talk the talk.”

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Still feeding your saw the old-fashioned way?

Pick up the pace with the reliable Ranger RS from Acer!

www.acerinc.com RANGER RS was formerly sold under the Wood Runner name. RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244. Other patents are pending.

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1995 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Component Saw Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. 5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11” to 20’. Ink Jet Printer.

Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw).

Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Extra Set of Blades. Installation Available (quote upon request). $18,500 NOW $14,500 FOB WI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase).

20’ Hain Powered Measuring System.

Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade.

Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees. Saw Barrier Guard. Turntable Air Brake $8,300 NOW $7,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Idaco International IV Web & Component Saw Four Blades (2-16”, 1-20” & 1-28”) with 5 HP Motors. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Maximum Length at 90/90: 20’0”. Minimum Length at 90/90: 1’-1”. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Many Extra Blades.

480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6. Motors: Two 2 HP / 220 Volt or 440 Volt / 3 Phase.

Saw Blades: 7 1/4” Carbide Tipped (set at 45 degrees). Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation with Air Brake. Air Supply: 90 PSI. Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual V Rollers. Pedestal: 3/16” Formed Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Saw Housing: 1/2” Billet Aluminum. Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8” thick) Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Fully Enclosed for Safety. $5,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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New Square 1 Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $17,409 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2006 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System. Model RT (Roof Truss Components). Cuts 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 & 2x12 up to 16’ in length. HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck. 7 Magazine Feeders (3-2x4, 2-2x6, 2-2x8).

Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Grizzly 2 Bag Dust Collector.

$89,000 NOW 69,500 FOB NE

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2006 Weinmann WBZ-100 Automated Linear Saw

•Cut & Mark Truss and Wall Panel Parts •Upgraded in 2010 to include Routing (similar to the WBZ-120 model) •Servo Driven for Precise Cutting •22” Blade with 7 7/8” x 16 1/2” x 19’-8” Capacity •Infeed and Outfeed Roller Tables •Ink Jet Printer for Part Identification •Marking Pen for Wall Panel Layout •460 Volt / 3 Phase

$89,000 FOB Oregon

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Considering Equipment? Consider Clark.

For over 40 years, Clark Industries, Inc. has been supplying the building components industry with manufacturing equipment, parts, and exemplary customer service.

Roof Truss Gantry Systems Multi-Head Truss Presses Jack Table Presses Floor Truss Machines Wall Panel Subcomponent Presses Column Laminators Post Nailing Machines Truss Handling, Conveying and Stacking Systems Custom Equipment

With a complete full-time machining, stamping, welding, and fabrication facility, our equipment is built in-house, proudly in the USA. We take great pride in our work, so contact us at 800/743-9727 or general@clark-ind.com today for OEM equipment and service!

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1998 Auto Omni 5 Blade Component Saw 5-blade automated component saw includes [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console cuts 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°.The saw has been very well maintained, and consistently upgraded since new including latest software version 7.2.2 running on MS Windows 7. Saw has received ​OEM upgraded lumber in-feed including 2x3 indexing, and upgraded guarding. Features belt waste conveyor with side pans complete and set of available spare cards, sensors, etc. 220v/440v 3ph, 110/220v single phase, 90 psi air required. $34,880 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TimberMill 4-14 Web Saw (AZ) •(4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 14’ in length •Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length •Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation •Powered Set-Up Using Scales & Dials (digital readouts are not operational) •Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •480 Volt / 3 Phase •Checked, Repaired and Calibrated in July 2017 $16,500 FOB AZ PDF: TimberMill 4-14 literature.pdf Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1994 Koskovich Auto Omni 5 Blade Component Saw 5-blade automated component saw includes shaker waste conveyor, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade.

Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console cuts 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. Includes ink-jet marking system, remote monitor, and any available spares and manuals.

208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, and 110//220v single phase electrical required. $26,990 NOW $19,490 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

and precise angles for all Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Components!

Up To 4-Boards High!

1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw 1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw, model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15, four-head saw with powered angulation, Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths, angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle readouts, power angulation, power length.

Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19".

Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 NOW $13,890 NOW $8,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw Touch Screen Control Panel. 5 Axes of Automation. 15 HP Motor with 22” Blade.

Ink Jet Printer. Auto Feeder (Live Deck).

Outfeed Conveyor. 230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

THE HUNDEGGER TURBO DRIVE SAW IS A FAST, ACCURATE AND VERSATILE, FULLY AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT PARTS.

Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 4 -axis cutting.

Hardly another “pretty face”, the TURBO Drive is a solid evolution of the popular SC Series saws. This workhorse, like all of Hundegger’s production saws, benefits from their experience learned from a wide variety of wood cutting and milling applications from over 4,700 saws to date. Specific to our wood component industry, the TURBO Drive has been thoroughly developed for world-wide customers prior to its introduction to the US. Regardless of your cutting application, be it I-Joist, dimensional 2x lumber, or any variety of EWP, we have the experience and equipment to efficiently bring your job to market.

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A 16' 6" Powered Infeed Conveyor and 20' Exit Conveyor complete with servo controlled Measuring System keeps material moving. 6-Position clamping squares and holds lumber for spot-on accuracy!

Data Input via Network, USB or Touchscreen at the saw. The ProCut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software.

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $169,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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New Spida Automated Apollo Saw The Spida Apollo saw with Automation is a computerized, pull-arm type saw used for cutting either wood truss components or wall panel cutting and represents the lowestcost way to add an automated single-blade saw to your operation. Features include angle cutting from 10 to 170 degrees, 36 inch scarf cuts, patented variable stroke limiter for safety, solid frame and arm design, 17 inch industrial touch screen with enclosure, 7.5 HP motor, plug and play wiring making installations easier and includes cowls for adding a dust extraction system.

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Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

Safety Speed Cut model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $8,149 Base, FOB MN.

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New Square 1 - 40’ Trackless Floor Truss Gantry New, table guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Square 1 Design & Manufacture.

This well designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Other features include side eject, flip jig for build side, pop-ups for back plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16” diameter, full-roll-length shaft with baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Price includes installation supervision from the manufacturer.

Also take advantage of the Square 1 factory promotion offering a $5,000 savings on a Rolsplicer or Floor Truss Finish Roller (FTFR) with the purchase of a new SQ-Series floor system through April 15th, 2016. $99,412, FOB IN

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC.

Mid-Size Companies Have the Greatest Challenges Website: www.todd-drummond.com – Phone (USA): 603-748-1051 E-mail: todd@todd-drummond.com Copyrights © October 2017

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rowing a smaller company’s sales to that of a mid-size company has many challenges.

The additional staffing and departmental growth can face unexpected roadblocks. Two key fundamental areas present themselves in unexpected ways.

• Communication – Communication is the act of conveying information through any form, such as verbal, written, or any other means.

• Delegation – Proper delegation entails empowering others with authority to carry out employee management tasks.

Everyone understands that a group of people must be able to effectively communicate all information about a company’s daily activities. But we often do not understand why some of this communication becomes a problem. Some things fail to be conveyed to the proper individuals or departments. The excuses, “I was not told about that” or “No one informed me that it was changed,” become a greater problem as the volume of sales increases. But what about delegation? How does this become a problem as sales volume increases? Here are three examples according to sales volume.

Small companies with sales less than $5 million – Small companies normally have a predisposition of being very effective with good communication. Everyone understands who to talk to for resolving issues and who needs to be aware of anything critical.

But the needed trait of delegation is normally very poor in practice. The owner or general manager makes all of the decisions for all of the given areas. Very little delegation or empowering of other people within the company to make critical decisions is allowed. The owner/GM feels that he or she must stay on top of everything, and, given the size of the company, this is usually not a problem.

Large companies with sales greater than $15 million – Delegation is certainly not an issue for the larger companies. Departments are formed, and managers have defined roles and responsibilities. It is impossible for one person to keep track of every task being completed, so all larger companies must learn to delegate and assign supervisors and managers to make critical decisions within their defined roles. What often does become a problem and must effectively be resolved is communication. Systems of communication are implemented to convey all of the daily activities of the company and handle the critical daily needs of all communication.

However, whenever something falls outside of the normal communication needs, very often large companies fail miserably with communication.

Mid-size companies with sales of $5 to $15 million – Very often, when companies are transitioning from smaller to midsize, their net profits suffer for years until they learn hard lessons. Too many owners/GMs fail to understand why they are struggling as they grow from a smaller company to a larger one. They feel that they should be healthier because the sales volume is at a rate that should denote stability. Too often, what is common is that they are buying more equipment and increasing staff.

All of this investment does not seem to be paying off as they had expected. Why is this?

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Here is a simple exercise to perform. What are the defined company optimization standards for designing within your company?

Now, go and ask at least three different designers specific optimization standards they should know and adhere. Did they give you the same answers you stated, or did they vary quite a bit? Why is this? If you are having problems, it is because the communication has always been verbal and was never clearly defined within your company. Just to drive this point home, most companies are throwing away tens of thousands of dollars every year because their design team is not properly optimizing the components.

Here is another exercise to try: without asking anyone via phone or email, you have a new work order, and it needs to be processed in the design room. What does the design schedule display for any new work order process time showing you? Do you have to ask someone because there is no shared, displayed design schedule? If they have a schedule, are they guessing, or do they have a reliable means to gauge the design workload? If you have a design schedule, is it displayed so that anyone with proper access rights can easily access it via the internet using a cell phone? Now, how much time and money do you think your company is wasting on poor communications? More than likely, whatever number you can come up with, multiply that by three to come close to understanding the real cost of communication failures. My studies have shown on average most salespeople waste at least one to two hours every day because of poor communication systems.

Effective communication is much easier than most people think if you know how to do it right. People are shocked at how easy it can be after I have trained them in how to do this properly. And to answer your question, no, I am not talking about always implementing a software communication fix. Effective communication takes many forms, and most do not cost you a dime, except a little bit of time.

Second, delegation within a company may be causing headaches. Many cannot get people to take ownership of problems, and their people will not make decisions, even though they oversee their given departments. Why is this? How effective is management training before putting them in charge? How clearly are job duties and responsibilities defined? How often did upper management step into their area and decide for them after putting them in charge? Just maybe, they were not properly trained, did not have clearly defined responsibilities, or were not allowed to make decisions with properly delegated authority. Here is a dirty secret many are unaware. These same people who are unwilling to make decisions and take responsibility know all about the many problems that are causing the company wasted money. They just feel powerless to fix them either because they do not have the skills or they have yet to be properly empowered with a true delegation of authority.

If your company is ready to address this topic with a healthy and professional process, give me a call. Maybe it is time to go beyond the typical truss plate and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what so many others have dared to do. (100+ paid consultations) TDC does not receive any equipment or plate vendor royalties. If your company is planning on any equipment investment, let TDC recommend your company the best and unbiased solution.

Cost Savings and Net Profit Gains that Usually take Months or Years; Can be Accomplished in Weeks or Months with TDC PHONE: 800-289-5627

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 Total Recommendations  Actual Consultations (100+ Different Companies)  Testimonials of Past Clients with about 1/3rd that Provide a Written Public Recommendation (See testimonial web page)  Comprehensive and Refined Consulting Services with Proven Results

TDC has proven time and again that we are the go-to experts at reducing cost and improving productivity in all departments of wood truss and wall panel manufacturing. √ Consulting Services Tailored per Client Needs

Short and Long Term Full-Service Assistance*  Existing Operations All Department and Areas  Proven and Practical Methods for Better Productivity  Lean Manufacturing Principles Simplified and Tailored for Your Company  P/L Improvement and Turnaround*  New Startup Assistance and Prospectus Services* *TDC is Currently Seeking Long Term Commitment Client Companies *Limited Availability for 2018 Build Season √ Labor Time Standards for Accurate Truss Labor Estimations  120+ Different time elements to input into any truss program such as the MiTek MBA™, MiTek MVP™, Alpine™ or other programs. √ Multi-Page Review with Performance Spreadsheet for Linear Saws √ AppWright Software - Referral Agent for a Fantastic Web-Based Workflow, Scheduling, and Communication Software Widely Used by Wood Component Manufacturers, Lumberyards and Home Builders. √ Financial Service Referral Agent to an Expert Merger and Acquisition Financial Firm with Plenty of Experience that is Specialized for this Industry.

Go beyond the typical truss plate and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what so many others have dared to do. TDC does not receive any equipment or plate vendor royalties. If your company is planning on any equipment investment, let TDC recommend your company the best and unbiased solution.

“Todd, You have a high opinion of the value of your services, and you are not bashful about charging. We have been building trusses since 1962. We believe our people are better than average; our equipment is as good as the best, our yard layout is adequate for our business and over all we questioned whether or not, considering what you charge, it would be worth it.

Not wanting to be too myopic we decided to spend some money and listen to you. I will make this note short. It was the best investment I ever made for our truss shop. I no longer think you are

expensive. You covered so much that we will be forever appreciative.”

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Eagle TP600 C Clamps (Qty.: 4) Roof truss assembly equipment includes four (4) Eagle TP600 C-Clamp presses for 2x4 and 2x6 lumber. System includes trolleys, four (4) counter-balanced booms, four (4) pumps, 5.25" x 6.25" magnetized platens, pistol grip handle, boom-mounted pump with oil reservoir. Also comes with assorted spare parts. 220 volt, 1 phase electrical. $12,900 FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2014 Clark HVS-14 Stacking System Four unit horizontal stacking system consisting of four lifting units (2 master, 2 slave) with integral electronics. Features adjustable, truss-sensing lasers on slide rails for easy adjustment to stack any truss configuration. OEM control panel with PLC and manual controls, separate remote enclosure(s), and RFC hand-held remote control unit. Stacks 1 5/8" thick trusse to 14' tall, and up to 90' long in stacks of up to 30 trusses. Can stack four separate trusses of up to 56' each. Includes 122' OEM integrated out-feed conveyor consisting of 26 walk-through pedestals, [14] idle / [12] powered 1/3 HP gear-motor with individual starters and overloads (no pulleys, belts, etc.). Also includes all available spare parts.

480V, 3 Ph. power, Support and installation available from OEM. $124,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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12' Finish Roller Press Press was purchased used in 2006, painted and wired for service but never utilized.

An excellent press for smaller wood components including jacks and valley sets. 120V, 1 phase power. $6,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Vertical Truss Stacker by Square 1 Manufacturing

CMF 12' Roof Truss Gantry System 75​'x 12' side-eject system (90' OAL with dual park area) f​ eaturing: 11 soft-top wood/ plastic, 12'x72" tables with Uni-Strut puckrails, (11) skate-wheel ejectors to powered transfer roller. Includes two (2) CMF 12' x 24" dia. gantries, one 1988 and one 2005, both with top-side riding platforms, two button motion control,​ for continuous top use (no aisles). includes crane rail with base-plate and all available jigging hardware, ​208v, 3ph power , electrical supply rail, and air-manifold included.​ $40,900 NOW $34,900 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New, vertical stacker by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, up to six pedestals to handle up to 100 foot long spans. Features I-beam construction, holds from 10 to 25 trusses based on truss size, shape and weight, integrated drive tube for simultaneous stacking action and support during rotation, dual high-torque braking gear motors, adjustable tension clutch, heavy-gauge aluminum uprights with rubber bumper stops and automatic controls. The controls allow jogging the stacker both in forward and reverse directions and can be set up for multiple stacks of trusses. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $31,067 BASE, FOB IN.

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Table Guided Gantry System by Square 1 Manufacturing Mitek 40' Floor Truss Machine Build floor truss depths up to 24”, lengths up to 40’. Track Mounted Roller Gantry with Ride Platform. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor. Overhead Plate Rack. Dual Safety Bars. Air Cylinder Clamping. Stored outside for 2 years. $21,900 Now $20,900 NOW $17,900. FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, sideeject or end-eject options, with continuous production tables built to length. Available in steel, plastic or combination table top options. Can be fabricated to received automated jigging. 24" diameter gantry heads feature raised operator platform, heavy-duty steel roll with 4" shaft, baffles and heavy-duty spherical bearings, dual 7.5 HP braking gear motors for a total of 15 HP, easy adjusting bogie wheel assemblies, safety bars, Wampfler "finger safe", under-table-mounted electrical supply and optional soft start drive. Square 1 can provide the combination of powered transfer rolls, sloping ejectors, receivers, idler conveyors and powered conveyors required to meet your configuration needs. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. FOB IN.

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Service, availability and trust.

Now in a fire wall hanger.

Introducing the Simpson Strong-TieÂŽ DG fire wall hanger that installs before the drywall.

Designed for floor trusses, I-joists and 2x sawn lumber, DG fire wall hangers are tested and approved for two-hour fire-rated wall assemblies and feature a recognized fire test listing in Intertek’s product directory. This new fire wall hanger meets code and is backed by our engineering, testing, and prompt delivery.

To learn more, visit go.strongtie.com/firewallsolutions or call us at (800) 999-5099.

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NEW! Gang Nail Modular Swing Press Gang Nail model 59200, 4’ x 15’, modular 50-ton swing press truss assembly system.

Presses dimensional lumber in 2" x 4" or 4" x 2" orientation. Includes 36" wide, stationary platen with hydraulic drive and joy-stick control. Opposite sides of table slide under press platen to set plates in lumber. 208V, 3 phase power. $27,990, FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Klaisler 98 Ft Side Eject Roof Truss Gantry Klaisler tracked roof truss gantry, 98 foot working length x 14 foot maximum height, side-eject, includes a model G14-24 gantry press head with 24" diameter roll, (13) plastic top tables with ejectors, (11) skate wheel receivers, (18) idler conveyors, (7) powered conveyors, track, end stops and all available jigging. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. $58,990, FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 Alpine Speed-Roll 47TW Floor Truss Machine •Steel Table with Kickleg Supports •Single Jig with Air Cylinder Clamping •Gantry Roller with Safety Bars & Ride Platform •Overhead Plate Rack •208 Volt / 3 Phase NOW $5,900 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Square 1 Vertical Truss Stacker

Virtek Model LPS-2DI Laser Projection System (IA) Twenty Four (24) Model LPS-2DI Red Laser Heads Computer with Environmental Enclosure Excludes: Virtek Software License & Service Agreement $36,000 for Complete System or $1,750 per Laser Head Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Mitek 14' x 85' Roller Gantry System with Planx Automated Jigging Mitek 14’ x 36” Gantry Roller with Floor Mounted Rail. (7) Mitek Slotted Top Tables with Automated Jigging & Skatewheel Ejectors. (20) 2009 Mitek Automated Truss Jigging Planx (51’-6” Build Length). (2) Planx Do Not Work. Planx Computer with Enclosure. (4) Walk-Thru Drilled & Tapped Tables with Unistrut Jig Slots & Skatewheel Ejectors. (9) Skatewheel Receivers with Stands. Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 208 Volt / 3 Phase.

Reconditioned Panel Clip TK-7 Press $105,000 NOW $88,900 FOB IA Reconditioned 10 Ton C-Clamp Press Wasserman & Associates (Roof & Floor). New Pump, Relief Valve 800-382-0329 & Hydraulic Hose Beam Trolley. Excludes www.wasserman-associates.com Overhead Beam & Jig Table. FOB MO $4,500 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Engineered to operate through all seasons. Sumitomo High Torque Break Motor (no air or hydraulic unit to maintain). 35 Second Cycle Time. Each pedestal will hold from 10 to 25 trusses depending on truss size & weight. Floor Truss Stacker (stack 14’ to 50’ trusses). Roof Truss Stackers (stack 14’ to 50’ or 20’ to 70’ trusses). Agricultural & Large Residential Roof Truss Stacker (stack trusses up to 120’). Powered Outside Conveyor. Control Panel

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New Square 1 Short Roof Truss Finish Press New, Square 1 “short” finish roller press (FRP), Four-foot wide (other widths available) x 1 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake, emergency photoelectric shut-off and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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Can staple use be too much of a good thing?

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ith today’s complex profiles and configurations, many truss fabricators have been relying on staples to set assembly member contact and relationships. Stapling serves as a temporary means to insure tight joints and accurate locations.

Often times, however, because of the ease of multiple stapling via autonail features on most staple guns, workers utilize an excessively large number of staples.

Overuse wastes staples and resources while adding to labor cost. An additional thought some may not have considered – overuse can obstruct proper plate placement. Where staples are used in excess, the area around the staple does not have the same connector holding value based on NDS (National Design Standard) rules for spacing. The crown of the staples can also prevent tooth penetration, preventing the tooth from penetrating the wood member thus providing little load transfer.

If your facility is using staples, consider methods that can be employed to reduce stapling and help insure good plate embedment. For example, the photograph illustrates utilizing a cross nail method. This method is better than parallel stapling. Fewer staples are required to achieve a rigid temporary connection. Triangulation makes any member to member minor gaps more rigid.

Glenn Traylor Structural Building Components Industry Consultant http://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntraylor PHONE: 800-289-5627

Just like other strategies designed to improve processes in a truss plant, remember that too much of a good thing may end up creating new problems that you did not expect.

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1997 Mitek Mark V Truss Press with 14' x 46' Table Mitek Mark V Gantry Press (Track Mounted) with 14’ x 3’ Platen 15 HP / 50 Ton Hydraulic Press 4 Wheel Drive 14’ x 46’ Drilled & Tapped Steel Table Unistrut Jigging at 24” Centers The truss ejectors have been removed The buyer is responsible for equipment dismantle The seller will provide forklift and forklift driver $37,500 NOW $31,500 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2014 CMF Peak-Up Roof Truss Stacker 2014 CMF peak-up, vertical, roof truss stacking system with 3 HP drive system with new motor and gear reducer, autoindexing, receiver arms, holds up to (30) trusses from 16 foot to 50 foot in length, up to 14 foot height, with 22 second average cycle time. Adjustable bridge/arm starts cycling process, bundle indexes back 1 1/2" as each truss is stacked. Four lifting arms work in unison. Includes (80) foot of conveyor, consisting of (10) powered conveyors and (8) idler conveyors. Push button pendant controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Available to ship in May of 2017. $18,990, FOB MI. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors • Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors • 10’ x 10’ Work Area with Squaring Lip • Gun Holster & Nail Tray

$8,250 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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Support

When minimising downtime is just the beginning

Downtime is money lost: getting support should be available when you need it.

At Spida we pride ourselves on having a support service second to none. Whether it is online,on the phone or in person you can count on us to deliver outstanding service.

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Two C-Clamp Presses with Unistrut Jig Table •2006 Mitek TK8 Klincher C-Clamp Press •Used Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press •10 Ton C-Clamp with Trolley •Press Roof (2x4) or Floor (4x2) Trusses •115/230 Volt - 1 Phase - 2 HP Motor •Unistrut Jigging and Stands (build two 40’ trusses at the same time) •Add Third Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press for $5,000 $19,500 NOW $14,900 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Klaisler 14' x 80' Side Eject Roller Gantry System • •Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted) • •12 Each 6’ x 14’ Steel Framed Plastic Top Tables with Ejectors • •460 Volt / 3 Phase $49,500 NOW $44,500 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Jager 1235 Travelmatic Press & Tables • Jager Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform (Track Mounted) • 11 Each - 12’ Tables with Unistrut Jigging • Tables can be lifted & relocated with the press • Pop-Up Rollers (end eject) • Outside Conveyor with Peak-Up Stacker $22,500 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1997 Pacific Automation 14' x 62' Roller Gantry System Pacific Automation AutoRoll 14 TR Roller Gantry (track mounted). 8 Each - Pacific Automation Walk-Thru Tables (drilled & tapped top) with Skatewheel Ejectors.

Add $10,000 for Mitek Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers (9 powered rollers, 10 idle rollers, 8 receivers).

Excludes Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. $37,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Wizard Ready AutoPress 10RT Specialty Table – Big table performance in a smaller footprint! Configurable to any length and number of gantries. Easily expandable to meet your continuing requirements.

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1992 Clark Industries 14' Tri-Axis Press with Kick-Leg Table Model 4000 Gantry Press (14’) with Joystick Control, Ride Platform & Floor Track. 20 HP Hydraulic Pump Motor. 16” x 19” Pressing Platen. Kicklegs & End Stands for 12’ x 50’ Table. Combination Steel/Wood & Plastic Top with Jig Bars $28,000 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Created to expand any existing table system, even discontinued models! The Universal Table is WizardPDS® automation Ready for 24" OC spacing!

Alpine Mighty Mite Press 6’ x 29’ Table. Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. The motor and several of the hydraulic components have been replaced in the last couple of years.

Video available upon request. $6,900 NOW $4,950 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

We bring the best together!

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Eliminate setup time and ALL manual jigging. (2) Automated pins per channel. Easy to use software compatible with all leading truss design software and projection/laser systems.

Every truss you build sets up faster with WizardPDS®.

With over 300 systems sold, see for yourself what sets WizardPDS® Automation apart.

Wizard Ready AUTOPRESS 10RT Specialty Table ‒ Big table performance in a smaller footprint.

Wizard Ready UNIVERSAL Table ‒ Expands any existing table system, even discontinued models.

WizardPDS.® Your table, automated.

See WizardPDS® in Action!

We bring the best together!

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All WizardPDS® Systems feature the patented Open-Channel design.

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Square 1 Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

Trackless Roller Gantry System 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 14’ Long Gantry Roller

Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System Call for Pricing FOB IN

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4” Diameter Stub Shafts Supported by 4 Baffles

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

Equipment Details: • Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber

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(4) Drive Wheels Run on Top of Table with (8) 3” Osborn Cam Followers Under Table”

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Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

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Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings

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Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High)

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Elevated Operator Platform

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Positive Press Tight Abutment

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230 or 460 Volt / 3 Phase

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Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor

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Liftouts for Side or End Eject

Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands

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Table Mounted Electrical Track

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Air Piping Manifold

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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Optional Wizard Ready Tables, Transfer Rollers, Exiting Conveyor, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. FOB IN | Inquire for Prices

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Proven WizardPDS® Reliabilty, Durability and Design. Automated roof truss jig system that reduces set-up time by 99% . Requires NO additional jig hardware or images (laser projection) to accomplish a complete truss setup in 30 seconds or less! Retrofitting to your existing truss assembly table lowers your initial investment, immediately increases your margin and gives you a tremendous edge over your competition. Top and bottom chord stops spaced approximately 24” O.C. No jamming or debris build up with the exclusive and patented open channel design. Multiple set-ups per table Easy to use and compatible with all major design software.

Powered by WizardPDS® Gold Software with Optional Laser Integration. FOB SD.

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates for the same price as the Manufacturer PLUS get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST! We’ll even help sell your used equipment too!

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24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6” Long Gantry Roller •

6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table (2-20’ Sections)

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CNC Plasma Cut 3/4” Steel Table Top

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3 7/16” Diameter Continuous Shaft Supported by 3 • Baffles • 1” Laser Cut End Plates with Internal Structural Tube • Frame • Spherical Roller Bearings

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Twin 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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Square 1 SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine (Table Guided)

WizardPDS® Automated Perimeter Definition System

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120’ per Minute Adjustable Working Speed

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Chain & Sprocket Guards

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Supported by 6” x 4” Steel Tube Frame Clamping Rails & End Stops Built-In 1/2” True Arc Camber to Both Clamping & Side Rails Electrical Track & Air Cylinders are Under the Table Build up to 40’ Floor Trusses with Option for Additional Length

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Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth

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Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)

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Add $3,680 for Installation Supervision

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FLEXIBLE EFFICIENT ACCURATE Truebuild® Layout is an entirely new truss design platform by Eagle Metal, developed in the powerful & proven parametric modeling environment. Design modifications are automatically populated throughout the model for precision accuracy.

To maximize designer efficiency, multiple input methods can be used, including conventional UDLR, Reference Dimensions and tracing via DXF, DWG or PDF files.

SOFTWARE SUITE

Learn more at eaglemetal.com or give us a call at 800.521.3245

More than history, the TURBO Drive is German engineered to allow for maximum performance in a given application. With this base, precision performance is improved with software optimization rather than hardware changes.

This is apparent when the TURBO Drive was optimized for USA component cutting, the same world model saw runs significantly faster, simply by optimizing movements and stroke.

For a demonstration of how software upgrades accomplish this, see the “before & after” video at: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU. It illustrates that software can increase throughput rather than redesigning elements of the equipment, your TURBO Drive does not become yesterday’s news because of a model number change.

FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF HOW SOFTWARE UPGRADES ACCOMPLISH THIS, SEE THE “BEFORE & AFTER” VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU

So how much would you pay for software that increases your cutting productivity and keeps your saw current with the latest technology?

How about zero? With the Hundegger TURBO Drive, free software updates for life are included with the saw. As software is optimized and performance is enhanced, you’ll never have to worry about what model you bought. For more information, visit http://www.woodtrusssystems.com/ manufacturers/general/hundegger-usa/

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Continuous Style Table System •

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Up to 60 Ton Pressing Capability

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Presses 2x or 4x Without Any Adjustments

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Standard Gantry Throat Widths from 8 to 16 Feet

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Patented Joystick Controls

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Ease of Maintenance

Tri-Axis Truss Press Walk-Thru Style Table System • • • • • • •

Aisles Ease Access to Trusses 100% Nail Plate Embedment on the Assembly Tables and on the Aisle Bridges (20" Aisles) Single or Dual Hydraulic Pressing Cylinder Capability Up to 60 Ton Pressing Capability Presses 2x or 4x Without Any Adjustments Standard Gantry Throat Widths from 8 to 16 Feet Ease of Maintenance

Heavy Duty Jack Table Press • •

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100% Nail Plate Embedment on the Assembly Table Dual Pressure System 30 Ton on Low 60 Ton on High (ex. Cap. 10" x 12" Nail Plate) Press 1x, 2x, 3x and 4x Dimensional Trusses 4, 5, 6, or 7 Feet Wide Options 20, 24, or 30 Feet Long Options Joystick Control Left/Right Operation

816 Callan Street, Monett, MO 65708 Phone: 417-235-7182 Fax: 417-235-8262 Email: general@clark-ind.com

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Two 2005 CMF 14’ x 65’ Truss Lines with Center Conveyor & Finish Roller 2 Each - CMF Stealth 14' Roller Gantries (Track Mounted). 16 Each - Steel Slotted Top Walk-Thru Tables with Skatewheel Ejectors. Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers. CMF Stealth 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller. Excludes Outside Conveyor. Add $12,500 for 2007 Laharco Sense-A-Plate Plate Detector. $110,000 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1985 Alpine Finish Roller Press 14'-6" wide throat, 18" diameter rolls, 1/2" thick roller walls, push-button controls, guards and safety bars. 220/440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Currently 440 volt. $4,990, FOB: MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1997 MiTek 75 Ft Tracked Roof Truss Gantry 14 foot maximum height, side-eject, model 6300 24" diameter press head with s/o electrical cord, (10) tables each with struts, 36" steel drilled & tapped bottom chord area and plastic above, (10) table-mounted ejectrors, track with base plates and end stops. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. $48,490, FOB: CO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1995 Klaisler Side Eject Gantry System 160’ x 14’ side-eject system with Koskovich Jet-Set auto jigging tables. Features (11) plastic top Jet-Set combo tables with skate wheel ejectors and (7) plastic top 56" Klaisler tables with skate wheel ejectors with 15" aisles and 4' OC Jet-Set pucks. Includes (2) Klaisler GR14-24 24" recessed rail gantry with riding platform and soft start, Klaisler 24" final roller, (16) powered conveyor rollers and (16) idler rollers. includes all available jigging hardware and bridge plates. The Jet-Set needs to be calibrated and one of the gantry heads needs new electrical i​nvertor. 230v, 3 phase electrical power.

Custom Kick-Leg Floor Truss Machine 40 foot working length, 48 foot overall length, steel top with cylinder clamping above table, 24" diameter press head with toggle controls, twin motors, s/o electrical c ord, end mast built into parking/end station.

480 volt, 3 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $20,890, FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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NEW PortaFramer 16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6" Trailer Mounted Wall Framer 2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed & Painted White. Galvanized Platform Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on 16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders.

Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings.

Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $16,500 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 PHONE: 800-289-5627

DeWalt Panel Saw Vertical panel saw, 10 foot long, utilizes 13 amp 120v industrial saw motor, DeWalt circular saw with 8" blade, crosscuts material up to 64" wide and 1 1/2” thick.

Included PDF service manual. $2,100 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Square 1 Short Roof Truss Finish Press Four-foot* wide x 3 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake, and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: Other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls available at an additional charge. 208, 240, 480 volt electrical. $15,750 FOB IN

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How to Maximize Your Time at BCMC 2017

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rade shows are a great way to demonstrate products and to meet people face-to-face. They are very useful when you want to see products that require a demonstration or, as my brother Keith would say, “where you want to put your hand on the machine.” But there are even more reasons to attend the BCMC Show in Omaha, NE this year.

Most people going to a trade show never really have a strategy other than to see the latest and greatest, maybe compare saws or other equipment. But a strategy to maximize your time? Well that is a different matter.

Have you ever sat down and laid out a plan for attending BCMC? We strategize and create marketing plans for our company, so why not do the same for the show? Especially for someone new to the show, all of the educational sessions and exhibitors can be overwhelming. And this year is one of the largest shows we have had in several years!

I have talked with numerous component manufacturers this past summer and many are excited about looking at the latest automation equipment including what’s new with robotics. If you are going with a team of associates from your company, consider dividing up your objectives and making plans now.

BCMC Educational Sessions First, take a look at the educational sessions. Most of the sessions are structured in tracks, and each offers valuable information on risk management, trends, design, the economic forecast, and more.

• Divide up the sessions amongst your team so you extract all of the information you can.

• Review the session topics and highlight specific things you want your team to learn or ask questions on.

• Make sure your team takes notes so they can share what they learn with everyone.

• Remember to keep an eye on growing your business—these sessions are not simply educational but should help you look to the future.

Sometimes we forget that one of the valuable parts of leaving our operation is to learn from others, and the educational sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for that.

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BCMC Exhibits Many companies have already begun to purchase automated equipment to improve efficiency and profitability in their companies.

But the fun of BCMC is that there are always new ideas to see and other equipment to evaluate. In addition, there are exhibitors from insurance, lumber companies, material handling equipment, software, and even consulting. Each of the exhibitors is not just there to sell you something or themselves, they are and should be there to improve your business. Having a strategy for walking the show floor, making decisions, etc. is important. You should go with a few things already done.

1. Assess your business reality It is important to understand your company’s objectives. Are you looking to increase productivity? Will this new equipment make you more successful in the marketplace or solve a problem in the field? Will it help you stay ahead of your competitors? Can you upgrade instead of buying new equipment and still get better performance? How can a vendor help improve my bottom line, better purchase material, or lower costs in the operation?

Asking these kinds of questions ahead of the show will provide you the basis for a roadmap.

2. Be innovative In today’s competitive business world, being innovative in everything you do is key to success. Innovation is really about responding to change in a creative way; one way to do this is by acquiring equipment or technology that helps you improve your efficiency.

Your new equipment or software might help you streamline your operations and create better products and services that appeal to a niche market, for instance, or it might help improve customer service. It’s always a good idea to let your customers know that you’re investing in innovation; it’s a clear message that you have their evolving needs in mind.

3. Look at your business as a whole Rather than making isolated purchases, look at the overall needs of your operations. Short-term purchases without longterm plans are costly and may not yield the best results. An external consultant can conduct a review of operational processes to help you fully understand the way your business works. This review enables the consultant to devise a sound plan that ensures your operations run smoothly and don’t generate waste. Another question worth asking is whether the equipment you are replacing could be used somewhere else within the company. Often, for example, less powerful computers can be reused in departments that do not require high-performance machines.

Creating such a plan helps you focus on improving one area of your business at a time, rather than tackling an entire process. Ultimately, you could improve turnaround time, efficiency, or other aspects of your business.

4. Shop around for suppliers The beauty of the BCMC Show is your ability to see the majority of the vendors in our industry on the exhibit floor. You have the chance to see and compare what you might be shopping for and in some cases with multiple suppliers. Evaluate what is best for your company, who is the right fit, and who is going to be there for you long-term.

Ask questions of the suppliers and make sure you know what you are really getting.

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5. Keep training in mind All too often, owners and managers don’t consider the time, money, and resources required to train employees on new equipment or software. You want to avoid the productivity drop that occurs when employees take too much time to adapt to new technology or processes. If the equipment is new or has new features, you can assume employees will face a learning curve.

It’s important to head off problems by ensuring that you have a plan in place to address the resulting downtime. You’ll need to block off time to train employees and still be sure that your operations can run at capacity.

6. Know your financing options Every method of financing has advantages and disadvantages, so carefully evaluate each option. Make sure you talk with your bank and your vendors to understand the options you have.

The specifics to be considered vary from one company to another and depend on multiple factors.

7. Think safety first A healthy and safe work environment means your employees and your company can be more productive, and this rule applies to your equipment and technology purchases as well. Your suppliers are responsible for selling you equipment that can be used safely, but you are responsible for ensuring that your employees follow safety rules.

You may also want to ensure that office equipment, such as furniture or other equipment or processes, are ergonomically designed to reduce employees’ risk of injury and discomfort while enhancing productivity.

Investing in the right equipment, software, or purchasing from a new material supplier can be a complex task. But, heading to Omaha with the right frame of mind will help make your decisions easier. And if we can be of assistance to you, as we have for hundreds of manufacturers, we would enjoy the opportunity and can help you see the big picture and plan your purchases so that your company’s goals are achieved in challenging times.

You can find 4Ward Consulting Group in booth #1312 alongside many other great exhibitors. See you there!

Ben Hershey is CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC, the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, he has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. He is highly recommended by customers and leaders throughout the industry. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770.

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

2005 Panels Plus 12' x 20' Framing Table with Tool Dollies Remote Fire Tool Dollies with Automatic Down Clamp (excludes nail guns). 3 Tool Mounts per Dolly plus Holster on each side for spare tools. Powered height adjustments (7’-11” to 12’-4” wall heights). Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor. Telescope and Conveyor controls at each end of the table Does not have stud locators. Recently checked and repaired by Wasserman & Associates. $19,900, FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 Gorbel Freestanding Crane System Price: $12,490 Condition: Good Location: CA Gorbel crane system includes 480V, 3Ph, RM Chain Hoist and Panels Plus panel lift.

Crane system and hoist rated for 2000 lb lift capacity. S/N: 301288.

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Triad "Diamond Quad" Wall Panel Line (Enlarge Picture for Details) Triad “Diamond Quad” Framing Table with Tool Dollies. 20’ Roller Conveyor with Stands. Triad “Diamond Quad” Squaring Table with Multi-Tool Bridge.

Excludes Nail/Staple Guns. The equipment is currently stored in a trailer. The trailer can be purchased for an additional $2,000. $17,500 FOB WI. pdf link for photos Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2010 Gorbel Crane System Gorbel freestanding crane system, 2,000 lb weight limit, 14 foot x 28 foot working footprint, 16'-3" hoist hook height, festoon electrical supply cord. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. $12,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 Triad Gen 2 Framer & Component Nailer 1993 Triad Gen II wall panel framer and sub-component nailing station. Framer model G2-F, builds 2x4 and 2x6 walls up to 16’ in length with wall heights from 6’9” to 10’-2”, manual nail-gun tool dollies each side, stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c. and includes floor grates and six (6), DuoFast nail tools. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. Triad subcomponent assembler, model CN-4 with two (2), Duo-Fast nail tools. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $17,890 FOB NM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Panels Plus 12 x 16 ft Squaring Table Panels Plus squaring table, holds wall square to attach sheathing, includes squaring stops and clamps for wall heights from 7'-0" to 12'-4". Table is 16' long, working length, 24' overall length. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical.

120 PSI air required. $11,990, FOB QC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

2010 Panels Plus 16’ x 12’ Sheathing/ Squaring Table with Single Beam Multi-Tool Bridge with Plate Stitchers Model 40003 sheathing/squaring table features foot pedal power control at squaring end of table. Squares wall from 7’ to 12’ heights and up to 16’ in length. 12” wide roller conveyor on both sides, with squaring stops. Bridge is a 2010 Panels Plus SingleBeam Bridge W/Plate Stitchers featuring a single pendant control of the bridge with power drive with auto return. Single beam, multi-tool bridge features 24 primary tools with spacing on 6” centers. Tools have a variable shift of 3” to 6”, and 2” to 4” to accommodate offset nailing at sheathing seams. Bridge function also includes four manually adjusted stitcher tools. Two standard top and bottom plate stitchers, and two adjustable tools for common top and bottom side of openings (such as windows) Standard 3 position tilt for seam nailing, hand-crank on tool bridge for precise stapling/nailing, laser sight line. Requires minimum 60 CFM at 120 psi, 120v single phase electrical service. $39,490 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

“Serving the Component Industry Since 1996” 2009 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Panels Plus sub-component nailing station, model CN 100, touch screen operation with "quick motion" setups, two-tool indexing tool carriages, foot pedal tool firing control.

Maximum nail height of 12 inches x 27" width. Designed to provide clearance for larger, coil-fed tools. Includes (2) 12 footlong x 27 inch wide idler roller conveyor sections without legs. Sold for over $28,000 new. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 90 PSI minimum air requirement. $14,990.

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FEATURES One Tool System (Change from Staples to Nails in Minutes) Programmable Fastener Patterns wit PLC Touch Pad Entry Accommodates 2”x4” and 2”x6” Walls Straight Line Stitching Away and Towards You Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams to Eliminate “Shiners” Adjustable Bridge Speed for Accurate Alignment Auto Return to Park Section on Tool Bridge Laser Pointer for Identifying Fastener Placement Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ Wall Height) Pop-up Skate Conveyor Cantilever Table Which Allows Floor to be Free of Obstacles Optional Stud Locators

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NEW! Triad AutoCol Sub-Component Nailing Station Triad model "AutoCol" sub-component nailing station with infeed and outfeed conveyors. Builds stud-block-stud, L's, T's, headers and trimmers/jacks. Touch screen controls, laser pointer, runs in manual or batch mode. Conveyor infeed and outfeed tables are each 6' wide x 10' long x 34" height (adjustable height) with 15" long roller conveyors. Twelve (12) tool stations, six per side. Internal transformer for PC included. Tools and mounts not included.

100 PSI air and 208 volt, 3 phase electrical. $15,990, FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

CLICK HERE for more information New Panels Plus Wall Panel Framing Equipment

Consider Panels Plus wall panel assembly equipment for manufacturers of wood or steel wall panels, floor-panels, and related framing components. Panels Plus is an employee owned, ISO certified, manufacturing company that builds state-of-the-art equipment featuring durable construction, with fit and finish second to none in the structural building component industry. The referenced base framing table allows you to assemble from 7-12 foot wall heights, at industry standard 16 foot lengths, at a working height of 29 to 32 inches.

This framer design includes controls at each end of table, squaring stops and pneumatic clamping for consistent wall panel quality.

Frames 2x4 or 2 x 6 walls, with color-coded, steel stud locators at 16 and 24 inches O.C. spacing. Includes pop-up skate wheels for easy transfer of completed wall frame. Framing table can be configured to receive wall framing light bars, other options include custom buildable wall heights, lengths and auto-indexing of optional 2 or 3 tool carriages.

Additionally from Panels Plus are sheathing tables with features that include foot pedal control at squaring end of table, with squaring stops, roller conveyors at both sides, single pendant controls for bridge, tool spacing at 6 inch centers with 3 inch bridge shift for offset nailing. Tool bridges can accommodate from 2 x 4 to 2 x 8 walls, with seam tilt being standard equipment Panels Plus Tool Bridges are available with single beam or dual beam design for two different tool mounts on one bridge.

Squaring stations, sub-component tables, conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 50 CFM at 120 psi air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.

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2004 Triad 60 Ft Wall-Floor Combo Table Triad combination framing and sheathing table includes dual-beam sheathing bridge and manual/power material delivery bridge.

Continuous track for bridge travel. Wall height adjustment is powered with push button controls. Framing table includes popup skatewheel ejectors. Sheathing bridge is dual-beam, powered with manual fin adjustment handle, and includes laser safety stop. Beam One has (25) tool stations plus (2) 3-tool rim-board stations. Beam Two has (16) tool stations. Material delivery bridge can travel manually or by power. Includes air brake safety feature and manual fine adjustment handle. Tubes slide manually.

Table includes air regulator, floor grating and locator pins. Currently in storage, disassembled. Tools and mounts in pictures are included. Table model FLO. Bridge model MB. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $38,990, FOB TX Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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SQUARING TABLE WITH MULTITOOL PANEL BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Single Beam Panel Bridge (excludes nail or staple guns) Top & Bottom Plate Stitchers (excludes nail or staple guns) Used Roller Conveyor with Stands are available at additional cost EQUIPMENT FINANCING available from SLS Financial Services Print Details

Used IBS Interior/Exterior Wall Panel Line FRAMING TABLE Wall Panel Lengths up to 20’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor Stud Locators at 16” & 24” O.C. Excludes Tool Dollies & Light Bar

SQUARING TABLE WITH ROUTER BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Router Bridge (excludes router motor)

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SL Laser never makes customers sign a costly service agreement. All service and installation is taken care of from SL’s North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC. No-excuse customer service from SL earns praise from their customers without signing an annual agreement. Isn’t that the way it should be?

GREEN LASERS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY EASIER TO SEE THAN RED LASERS. SL LASER’S ADVANCED COOLING OF THE DIODE INCREASES THE LIFESPAN OF THE HEADS.

Today’s laser technology saves time and improves quality in producing roof truss, wall panel, and floor panel elements. SL Laser combines technical ingenuity and years of wood component industry experience to deliver a package that provides easily measurable savings. Setup times are dramatically reduced, production processes are simplified and quality improved. Easy to control and virtually maintenance-free devices ensure the safe flow of your production and have a fast return on investment. SL Lasers work seamlessly with any structural component design software.

SL LASER HEADS ARE SIMPLE TO MOUNT AND CAN WORK WITH NEARLY ANY CEILING HEIGHT OR CONFIGURATION.

For over 15 years Wood Truss Systems has been a driving force in implementing laser projection in component plants throughout North America and beyond. Let us develop a custom configuration and complete price quote for your facility, and see how worldclass laser technology can work for you to increase margin and quality while reducing set-up times on your most complicated components by as much as 70%.

LASERS IMPROVE ACCURACY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF ANY WORK FORCE. IT IS THE EASIEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET GREAT RESULTS, REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE OR LANGUAGE.

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NEW! 1990 Ford F800 Truck with 1982 Barns Truss Trailer

2001 Sterling L9500 with Rand Rolloff Bed 2001 Sterling model L9500 straight body truck with Rand 26 foot long, 96 inch wide roller bed, 310 HP Cummings engine, Eaton Fuller 10-speed transmission, 33,000 GVWR, single rear axle, 200,000 miles.

Roller bed tilts with controls (gravity offload) located in truck cab and includes pop-up rollers, headache rack and ships up to 36' long trusses. Two front tires are new.

Half tread on the balance of tires. Half tread on brakes. DOT expired in March of 2015. $38,990 FOB CT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

•Low Mileage Unit in Good Condition FANTASTIC DEAL! $9,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Precision Stretch Roll-Off Trailers

Precision ​Equipment ​Manufacturing​has evolved with the wood component industry over the past 15 years and is emerging as the premier trailer and​roll-off trailer suppliers in the industry. From vastly improved manufacturing standards including establishing in-house finishing (sandblasting and paint) to investing in facilities capable of producing world-class delivery systems Precision is living up to their name. Their ​truss delivery​ designs are based on y​ ears of experience i​n delivering component packages for area manufacturers. Best practices are coming together to deliver a first-rate equipment and even better customer service​to insure your deliveries are made reliably and safely throughout the life of your Precision trailer.

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1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •Tires are good •DOT is current $22,000 NOW $17,500 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1994 Dorsey 48’ Flatbed Trailer •48’ Long x 102” Wide •Tandem Axle •Steel Wheels •Headache Rack •Winches & Straps •2 Trailers Available $7,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2000 Haulin' T-30 Rolloff Trailer Condition: As-Is, Where-Is 2000 Haulin' rolloff truss trailer, 48 foot long, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel tractor connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, lights in working order, 70% tire tread and 60% brakes. $11,990 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1993 Wabash 48-70 Foot Stretch Roll Off Trailer (88) Model T-4, fixed tandem axles, fifth-wheel tractor connection, hydraulic sloping back section lift with gravity offload, locking rollers with brake control, 1/4 to 3/8" deep tire tread. Needs brakes and light repair. $8,990 FOB: OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System. Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting. Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts. LED Lighting System. Extend-a-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks. Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer. Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers. Sliding Winch System.

Aluminum Tool Box. Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Polyurethane Paint

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2006 Stoll 28' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer •Two 12,000 LB Axles (GVWR 13,900 Lbs) •Hydraulic Pump & Hoist •Electric over Hydraulic Brakes •Brakes & Tires have 70% remaining •Locking Rollers •2 Rollers on Gooseneck •Winches & Straps $16,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2012 PRECISION EQUIPMENT 36' GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER (2) 10K Axles with Dual 16” Wheels.

GVWR: 26,000 Lbs (Trailer Weight is 9,800 Lbs). Self Contained 11.4 Ton Hydraulic Power Unit. Rollers 2’ on Center. Mesh Between Rollers. Top Roller on Gooseneck.

Roller Pin Locks. Roller Load Control.

Winches and Strap Loacks. Beaver Tail. $19,500 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Modular Home Transport Trailers THREE (3) 1990 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION MODULAR TRAILERS - $9,000 EACH 44’-7” to 57’-7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension) Top is 7’8” 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide) 40,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight) FIVE (5) 1977 THRU 1979 MINUTE MAN MODULAR TRAILERS - $7,500 EACH 44’-7” to 57’-7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension) Top is 7’8” 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide) 4 Each - 36,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight) 1 Each - 50,000 Lb GVWR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW! 1990 Wabash 47-70 Foot Stretch Roll Off Trailer 1990 Wabash model SE, 47 to 70 foot stretch roll-off trailer, fixed tandem axles, fifth-wheel tractor connection, sloping bed/ gravity offload, locking rollers with brake control, ABS brakes, current Indiana DOT inspection (March 2016), 1/2" to 3/4" deep tire tread. $18,990, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Precision Gooseneck Trailer

Precision 36 foot gooseneck trailer​s​are designed to ​deliver ​smaller truss loads or​ trusses into l​ ocations that are not typically accessible with longer truss trailers. Standard features include​: Hydraulic roller load control, electric over hydraulic disk brakes, self-contained power unit, 5" rollers with 2 foot on-center-spacing, sealed ball bearings on rollers, roller on top of gooseneck, 12" x 19" w-beam frame and gooseneck, mesh between rollers, rear dovetail, 4" winches, 2 spring loading landing legs, patented strap locks, 10,000# also axles, and dual wheels.

Options include 5th wheel coupler, 4" x 35' load straps, air ride suspension, and electric over hydraulic drum or disk brakes.

Precision gooseneck trailers also come in 32' length and 101" width.

$29,500 Nicely Equipped, FOB ND

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2005 Freightliner Columbia Truck (TX) •Diesel Engine •Single Axle •Cruise Control •Air Conditioner •274,000 Miles $23,000 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 LAKESIDE 48'-70' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER Air Ride Suspension. Hydraulic Lift.

Sliding Tandems. No Rust Holes in Cross Members. $25,500 FOB ND. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2006 Stoll Gooseneck Rolloff Trailer 2006 Stoll 24 foot-long, gooseneck rolloff trailer with fifth-wheel connection, new tires added in 2015. Hydraulic lift with 12 V electric, fixed axle, locking rollers at 4 foot on-center, support roller over neck, diamond plate floor and electric brakes. $10,990, FOB CT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Alpine Lumber Carousel Alpine model 407A, lumber carousel features (7) lumber bays each with 14 ft. max lumber lumber length (without overhanging the bay). Hydraulic drive with reservoir, 40' working diameter. 480v, 3 phase, 30A electrical. See video link and PDF shown with this listing. $9,690 FOB CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Challenger Wood Grinder Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

Cutters: Small FIXCUT @ 58. Screen: 1/2” @ 2 Sections. NOW $13,900 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine Lumber Carousel - NC HD carousel feed system with 7 stations, handles material to 16’. Includes toggle controls and 10 HP motor to power systems hydraulic power unit. $9,680 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Four Arm Infeed Deck Price: $7,890 NOW $3,990 :: FOB PA 10' long x 10' wide 4-arm infeed deck, powered by a 1 HP motor, prism chain feed and deflector pans. 230/460 volt, 3 phase.

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UsiFab Chord Splicer UsiFab chord splicer splices 2"x3" through 2"x6" lumber. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Imbeds plate lengths up to 13 inches. Features heavy-duty tubular frame, dual-recessed, simultaneousactivation buttons, guarded motor, sprockets and a 3 HP motor. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $8,990, Condition: Good, Location: QC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

•Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Alup 80 HP Compressor 80 HP Alup (​ A ​ llegro​series)​, model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours.

From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,990 NOW $19,900 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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36" x 72" Wood Framed Material Carts Swivel Casters. 8” Diameter Phenolic Wheels. Over 60 Carts Available at $100 NOW $60 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Miscellaneous Used IBS Equipment •IBS Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (excludes Squaring Table) •2 Sets of IBS Light Bars •IBS Auto Stops FOB OR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Assembles Trimmers, Jacks, L’s, Channels & Headers • 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity • Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping • Staggered Nail Pattern • Squaring Stop • Foot Pedal Control • Reserve Air Tank • 5’ Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor $17,250 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Cullen Model A40-2 Generator Set Detroit 12V-92 Engine.Capacity: 400 KW Capacity.Output: 120/208 Volt - 1388 Amps - 3 Phase..Control Panel..Skid Mounted..1,200 Hours. 30,000 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! Spida Simple Stop •20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top •Available in Lengths up to 60’ •7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths •110 Volt / 1 Phase •Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges •10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 •20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Ruvo 2200 Stair Saw Ruvo model 2200 machine capable of box stringers only and cuts two stringers at a time. The saw comes with a year warranty; 90/08 remanufacture including new cylinders, valves, tubing, fittings and electrical. Spindle motors are either new or rebuilt. The machine has been recalibrated, all known problems fixed, motor bench tested, machine cycled and video of cutting stringer can be supplied. Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge.

Wired for 230 volt, 3 phase and 30 amp electrical service. $22,677, FOB FL | AS NEW. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker $6,500 FOB MB Canada.

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2004 Weima - Lenze Wood Processing System Weima model WL4S shredder, 30 HP drive with gearbox and limit switch, 10" diameter single-shaft with 1/2" grid screen, 23" x 41" hopper opening, PLC controls and 0.74 cubic yard hopper volume. A two-step wood processing process. Wood waste goes from the incline into the Weima grinder, to the short auger piece, then the 20' long auger at an incline, leading to the Lenze grinder.

Includes $1,000 worth of replacement knives and other available spare parts.

25,000 operating hours logged. Picture of output shown with listing. 230 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical. $37,990 FOB WI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Invicta DGI-40 16" Single Surface Planer (Used) •15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity •25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds •5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed •7 1/2 HP Motor •230 Volt / 3 Phase •Powered Raise & Lower of Table $4,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New SL Laser Projection System New, laser projection system from SL Laser.

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building Hain 20' Powered Measuring System surface, for faster setup and fabrication Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand times. Each laser head provides 21' Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at Includes system computer, cables, mounting 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator hardware for attachment to customer's (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum structure, factory installation, training and Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop choice of green or red laser. Works with Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional each connector plate manufacturer's design Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. software. Modular nature of the laser heads Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty allows for easy, future expansion of system Roller Conveyor with Stands length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wasserman & Associates Wood Truss Systems 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

2010 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 USIFAB Roof Truss Vertical/Flat Stacker 90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem, peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss stacker with electrical control panel and remote control for operator use. System includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine (9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www. usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3 phase electrical power. $63,980 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Used Hain Vent Block Drill •5 HP / 230 Volt / 3 Phase Motor •Accommodates 2x4 thru 2x12 Block Sizes •Drill 1, 2, 3 or 4 Holes •Short Incline Waste Conveyor •Video available upon request $6,950 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! Alup 80 HP Compressor Price: $22,990 NOW $14,990 Condition: Good Location: PA 80 HP Alup (Allegro series), model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours.

From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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Material Handling & Conveyors EMSI Factory Floor Trucks

Eide Machinery Factory Floor Trucks feature solid hardwood construction for years of service and fitted with phenolic roller bearing wheels and ball bearing swivel castors for a smooth ride. Several sizes available to fit your factory, including standard 36˝ and 48˝ models.

EMSI Teeter Carts

Unit Lumber Handling Equipment Eide Machinery Teeter Carts are designed to carry one full unit of lumber. Features: tire/castor combination allowing more control, an ability to maneuver in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and a shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas. Utilize Teeter Carts as an alternative to multiple forklifts or to eliminate forklifts from indoor work areas completely. Models up to 6000 lbs. load capacity.

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Compatible File Formats: .trs, .mdf, .mwf, .xml, .hay/hfs, .gwf & .tx. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add $750 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $700 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12” Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Add $8,920 for Spida 20” Up-Cut SnipSaw. Add $8,050 for Lauderdale Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw. Deduct $3,930 for Aluminum Framed Table with MDF Bench Top. Excludes: Dust Collector, Saw Stand, Freight & Customs Charges. $$29,529 FOB NZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Detects missing or misaligned plates. 16' Throat. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes CMF Finish Roller. Reference literature for additional details. $12,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 Builders Automation Template Stair Router Model RUWO 2000 MFSR. Cut Box and Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per Cycle. 10’ Infeed and 10’ Outfeed Roller.

Conveyor with Stands. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. $15,000 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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B.A.M. CNC Stair Stringer Router

Remanufactured, Builders Automation Machinery [BAM] model CNC/MFSR stair router. Does contemporary, box and open stairs, and is the only machine available that also cuts the top and bottom landings. Programmable with a large library stored in the machine for almost all box and open stringers. Remanufactured to include new wiring, rebuilt spindle motors, new drives and is equipped with two variable frequency drive, 5 horsepower, 3 phase motors. Comes with a six-month warranty. A portable 4-bag, 3 phase vacuum which is switched on at the machine controls is available for an additional $1,568. Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge. 230 volt, 3 phase, 60 amp electrical requirements. 120 p.s.i. at 35 CFM air requirements. $52,000

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Full House & RUVO Door Machinery •Full House Diamond 3001 Door Machine ($7,250) •Full House Strike Jamb Router ($1,250) •RUVO 1300 Double End Door Trim Saw ($2,950) •RUVO 808 SPLA Casing Miter and Kerf Duplex Saw ($2,100) •Package price for all 4 machines ($11,900) FOB NY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Norfield Magnum Door & Jamb Machine Door Sizing/Beveling. Lock & Latch Drilling. Hinge Butt Routing in the Door & Jamb. Faceplate Routing up to 1 1/8” x 2 3/4”. Air Predrill & Air Screwdriver. Width: Doors to 4-0, Jambs to 10 1/2”. Height: Doors to 8-0, Jambs to 8-0. Thickness: Doors to 1 3/4”, Jambs to 1 1/8”. Butt Sizes to 5” x 5”. Butt Spacing: Infinitely Variable.

Lock Backsets from 2 3/8” to 5”. 230 Volt / 3 Phase $8,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Dotul Door Stop Stitcher Click Here for details $4,900 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

RUVO Model 925 Door Machining Center Interior & Exterior Door Machine will automatically: bore for the main lock hole. bore for the latch hole. rout for the rectangular latch plate. bore for the strike hole. rout for the rectangular strike plate. mortise for two or three hinges in both door & hinge jamb. Specifications: Door Height: 6’-6” to 8’-0”. Door Width: 1’-4” to 4’-0”.

Door Thickness: 1 3/8” or 1 3/4”. Butt Sizes: 3 1/2”, 4” or 4 1/2”. Jamb Width: 2 1/2” or 10 1/2”.

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Working in the forests of Washington for more than 50 years, we’ve learned to take the best of traditional logging and lumber milling practices and combine them with advanced production technologies and forward-thinking sustainable forest management practices to create a company that’s as vibrant and growing as the healthy forests and ecosystems necessary to its success.

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Take Action to Support Timber Innovation Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

It’s that time of year again, when we observe National Forest Products Week during the third week of October.

National Forest Products Week began in 1960 with Congress proclaiming “our country and its people have always found constant strength, individual peace, and personal pride in the bounty of forest and timberland; and from the beginning of our Nation’s founding, the forest and its products have provided a core of living and freedom touching and inspiring each citizen with majestic beauty and practical use.”

This year, I ask for your help in supporting the Timber Innovation Act. As many of you know, advances in manufacturing, technology, engineering, and safety have made it possible to build taller wood buildings. Advancing the construction of tall wood buildings will help reduce the costs and increase the economic benefits of building construction. And wood building construction directly supports jobs in areas of rural America that have yet to recover from the recession.

Over 100 groups, including builders, architects, forest land owners, wood products manufacturers, environmental groups, state forestry associations, and labor unions support the Timber Innovation Act. Please consider supporting the bill by either: • Sending a letter to your members of Congress, made easy for you by going to www.TimberInnovation.org • Adding your company’s name to the list of supporters by emailing IChoiniere@awc.org.

Additionally, AWC invites readers to join in the general celebration of wood and other forest products during National Forest Products Week.

• Economic Impact: You can find the economic impact the wood products industry has on your state on AWC’s website.

Use this information to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or when you speak to legislators about the importance of the industry: http://awc.org/publicpolicy/statefactsheets • Social Media: Join AWC in using #ForestProductsWeek on Twitter from Sunday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 21.

AWC appreciates the opportunity presented by National Forest Products Week to celebrate our industry and the innovation in construction taking place around the world.

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Lumber Briefs LAYMAN'S LUMBER MARKET BRIEF

By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

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The Pioneer of MSR Lumber

By Frank Woeste

The knowledge we take for granted today on MSR lumber is due in large part to the pioneering work of Professor

Robert Hoyle, P.E. In the early 1960s at Potlatch Forest, Inc., he conducted basic research on the relationship between stiffness and strength of lumber, paving the way for the MSR process. Later, he and his colleagues at Washington State University (WSU) conducted the research needed for the acceptance and use of MSR in the U.S.

As a PhD student at Purdue University in the early 1970s, I got to know Bob Hoyle in a couple of ways. Older truss folks will remember Dr. Stan Suddarth, P. E. who introduced me to Hoyle’s fine book, Wood Technology in the Design of Structures, 2nd ed. For the most part, I studied every paragraph in the book. Surprising to me, the book didn’t have an index, so I offered to create one and Professor Hoyle graciously used it in the next edition. As a graduate student, my fondest memory of Professor Hoyle was a trip from Seattle to his home in Lewiston, ID. The purpose of the trip was to help him with Purdue Plan Structures Analyzer, a computerized system for truss analysis based on the “matrix method” now used throughout the truss industry. I suspect he was an awesome professor at WSU as he started his career as a practicing structural engineer and had work experience in the lumber industry.

In 1988, Professor Hoyle invited me to co-author the 5th Edition of his book. To this day, it feels good to share his kind and generous ways.

MSR—How It Works In honor of Professor Hoyle, I offer the following discussion of machine stress rated (MSR) lumber that is sorted by machine with a visual grading override as well. One of the earliest tables of allowable design stresses for structural timbers that I am aware of was published in 1922 by National Lumber Manufacturers. The MSR system is relatively new and builds on the body of knowledge of the mechanical properties lumber acquired over a century.

The Modulus of Rupture (or Bending Strength) and E data in Figure 1 can be viewed as mill output for a specific size and species (or species group) of lumber prior to sorting and grading. The plot gives pairs of simulated bending strength and E values for 100 pieces of lumber. The lumber strength and stiffness simulation model is based on the full-size lumber test data publicly available in the early 1970s.

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Figure 1. Note the large variation in both bending strength and E of the simulated lumber data before grading. The MSR process efficiently reduces the random variation of E in MSR grades.

Conceptual View of the MSR Process To help understand how MSR is sorted and graded, Figure 1 depicts the hypothetical grading of three MSR grades—A, B, and C. A modern grading machine, Metriguard’s 7200 HCLT, is depicted in Figure 2.

The machine collects data related to flatwise stiffness at a lengthwise interval of about 1/4-in (0.274 in) as a piece of lumber passes through the machine. Using the data, the machine calculates a minimum E and average E for the piece. Based upon the average of all E-measurements and the minimum-E for the piece, the piece is marked with a code that permits it to become part of the coded grade (A, B, or C in my example) provided it passes visual inspection requirements for the grade.

The visual inspection includes characteristics that can’t be accurately detected by the E-measurement process, yet are important to strength and product use (examples: edge knots and wane, respectively). Due to the post-machine visual inspection, some pieces that were stamped with a B-code might be downgraded to the A grade, and likewise, some pieces that were stamped with a C-code might be downgraded to the B grade. The end results of the machine sorting and subsequent visual inspection are grades that have: •

a valuable set of strength design values (Fb, Ft, and Fc),

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higher design Fc-perp values for some higher grades.

Figure 2. A modern grading machine from the Metriguard Raute Group.

Truss designers may appreciate the fact that long span trusses requiring wider lumber and higher tension design values are well served by MSR lumber. For example, 2x10 SS Southern Pine (SP) has a tabulated tension parallel-to-grain value of 1,100 psi, whereas the same value for 2250f-1.9E SP is 1,750 psi.

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Regarding higher design Fc-perp values for mechanically graded lumber, Table 4C Footnotes of the 2015 NDS Supplement gives Fc-perp values based on the published E-value and Specific Gravity (G) for the different grades and species. For example, Southern Pine MSR with an E-value of “1.9 and higher” has a tabulated Fc-perp design value of 805 psi. The higher design values can be useful for longer truss spans that have higher Fc-perp stresses at bearing walls or supports. (A read-only version of the 2015 NDS Supplement is available as a free download from AWC: http://www.awc.org/pdf/codes-standards/publications/ nds/AWC-NDS2015-Supplement-ViewOnly-1411.pdf.)

In current practice, there are a variety of machine technologies used to sort MSR lumber into grade categories. These can include acoustic evaluation of E, transverse vibration E, and x-ray analysis of density and variations in density.

Some MSR Benefits One substantial difference between MSR and Visually Graded (VG) lumber is the variability of the Modulus of Elasticity, or “E” values within a specific size and grade. The National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) gives the “coefficient of variation” of E (COVE) for VG and MSR lumber (Table F1 from the 2015 NDS shown here). COVE is a measure of variation about the average E of a population (or grade in this case). For VG lumber it is 0.25, and for MSR it is 0.11.

The COV statistic begs the question—what does it mean? A statistical rule-of-thumb helps answer the question—given a population having a random characteristic (such as E), the range of data will be approximately plus or minus two standard deviations (another statistical term). Using the COV information for VG and MSR lumber, the results follow for an example 1,600,000 psi E-grade of VG and MSR lumber:

Lumber Type

E-average (Million PSI)

VG MSR

1.6 1.6

Range of E-values in Grade (Million psi) 0.80 < E < 2.40 1.25 < E < 1.95

Note that the lowest E-value in the VG grade is 36% less than the lowest E-value in the same MSR E-grade. For example, such differences can impact the performance of joists in-service because a lower E-value automatically yields a greater predicted deflection value.

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Practical Considerations MSR lumber is an excellent option for “deflection sensitive” framing components because the predicted range of deflection inservice will be less than the range for the same VG E-grade. For example, consider a header over a large window or double door.

Typical design practice for both VG and MSR lumber would involve a deflection calculation based on the tabulated E-value for the grade, for example, 1.6 million psi. The impact of the natural variability of E on deflection behavior is not required by U.S. design standards.

For a demonstration, assume a piece of MSR lumber having the lowest possible E-value was selected by “chance” by the contractor and was cut in half to form a two-ply header. The average E for the header would be 1.25 million (by ignoring the impact of a strip of ½” sheathing). The actual header deflection would be more than expected based on the use of the tabulated E value (specifically, 1.6/1.25 more). In comparison, for a VG header and the same assumptions, the actual header deflection would be substantially more than expected based on the use of the tabulated E value (specifically, 1.6/0.8 or two times the design deflection value).

As recommended by Professor Hoyle in his 5th ed. textbook, “If maximum deflection is highly critical to a particular design, a 50% reduction in the elastic modulus would ensure that the computed deflection would not be exceeded, with a confidence exceeding 99%.” Applying the same reasoning to MSR lumber, the tabulated E-value would be multiplied by 0.78 before starting the design process.

Another benefit of MSR lumber is enhanced structural reliability that stems from the manufacturing process. In addition to machine evaluation and visual inspection of each piece by a lumber grader, lumber samples are tested for each 4-hour portion of a production shift for strength and stiffness by proof-testing. The required physical testing for each production shift provides for on-going adjustments to the grading system that reacts to numerous factors such as differences in the log supply. In short, the MSR production output is subject to an “active” quality evaluation.

The Face of MSR With Professor Hoyle’s contributions to the development of the MSR grading methodology, it is not an overstatement to consider him the face of MSR in the 1960s and 1970s. Others who have worked and written on the topic are indebted to him as well. In fact, in 2012, Professor Don Bender of WSU and I had the privilege of writing about the properties of MSR lumber for an article in Frame Building News, “Effect of Variability on Lumber Design Values.” (visit http://www.nfba.org/view/download.php/ resources/technical/technical-articles/effect-of-variability). Although Bob is no longer with us, his legacy remains. Through the machine sorting of the lumber, the visual grading override, and the daily quality control testing, all users can capitalize on the beneficial strength and stiffness properties of MSR lumber.

Frank Woeste, P.E., is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech University and a wood construction consultant. He can be contacted by e-mail: fwoeste@vt.edu

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Are You Ready for Change?

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he pace of today’s business requires agility and change to maintain success. That is the reality of our situation. But be warned: “change” is difficult. Sometimes it requires tinkering, other times it means tearing down the very structures that have taken you to the point of achievement that you have obtained today. This is the first in a series of articles designed to help you pin point your fears, willingness, and ability to make changes that will improve and grow your organization.

Merriam Webster defines “change” as “to take a different position, course, or direction.”

Owning a company is tough, relentless, and all consuming. You started it from little or nothing, worked hard, set up systems, survived the recession, and built the organization into a viable entity. But what’s next? The decisions and actions which brought you to where you are today may limit your organization and inhibit further growth.

Change for the sake of change is not what I am advocating. Making changes can be difficult and potentially painful. There is a lot to consider, but it is important to assess your situation and be open to change.

The economy is better, construction starts are accelerating, and you should ask yourself, especially if your company is located in a growing market: how do you plan to take advantage of the opportunities? Can your current capacity keep up with potential sales? Capacity is much more than the number of employees you have on staff or the pieces of production equipment you possess.

An evaluation of your company’s capabilities should include the depth and breadth of the company’s infrastructure, the ability to accurately process estimates, designs, production, shipping, invoicing, and collection for every additional job you take on.

If growing your company is not what’s in your forecast, then maximizing profits should be a focal point. Improving your company’s efficiency to maximize profits also will require fine tuning, adjustments, and change.

Change is not easy, but it is absolutely necessary to grow, adapt, and increase profits. Change will challenge you, your staff, and the company. But, if you truly believe that doing more of the same is going to take you and your organization to the next level, then you need to dig down deep and rethink.

The first step: you must develop the mind-set that you are ready to confront the fear, face the challenges, and support change.

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Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients. Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring. Produced production drawings and reviewed / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software. Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory.

ID: C17224 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Truss Design Manager Relocation: Ohio 5 Star candidate! Wants to start remote and is not opposed to relocation once he is comfortable with the company and their location. Tested senior designer in under an hour. MiTek software, single family, commercial, mega multifamily expereince. This is one of the best candidates I have seen this year. Definitely "A" list... I'm not saying more about him for confidentiality reasons.

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ID: C16126 Truss Design Manager | Location Manager | MIT Relocation: Texas, USA South, USA - Southwest, Utah, USA - Western I'm dedicated to being the best in what I do. Aside from being one of the top performing designers, I have taken other responsibilities that include training and database management. I have worked on extra projects from quality control to inventory management.

Though I may train a beginning designer, I always find something that they can teach me. My continued goal is not only to advance my career, but to share my knowledge and skills with others. WTCA QC/QA, MiTek Sapphire, CAD, BSME.

ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming 30 years' experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager.

Door experience includes managing three Production Managers and five Production Supervisors, consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 doors and 10,000 face frames per day. Responsible for the manufacturing functions of all mill operations, five frame component machining cells, three frame assembly operations, four door component machining cells, three door assembly clamps, three door profiling lines, two wide belt sanding lines and specialty machining and assembly cells.

Flooring experience: Responsible for all plant functions including

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budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two Production Departments, Quality Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager including the CI program. Their staffs consist of eleven Supervisors and 330 hourly employees. The door plant operation dries lumber, cuts dimension stock, assembles and sands the doors. The panel plant produces the veneered flat and raised center panels, by cutting engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer to the substrate. Both plants are equipped with finishing lines.

ID: C17213 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: California My professional objective is to obtain a position with a Building Components Manufacturer that will allow me to work forty-plus hours per week from anywhere in the United States. I am a production specialist and work best given the freedom to work on my own with multiple projects setting in my queue. With me, pressure produces results.

I enjoy working on Custom, highend residential projects where the design is challenging. I also enjoy working on tract developments and multi-family projects but bigger, more complex projects are more rewarding and offer a since of accomplishment.

One of the key factors to my success is my ability to visualize structure. I know how to put buildings together in the most practical and efficient way.

Thom's Notes: Candidate has been out of truss design a few years but has been in total envelope design for Architects including structure and architecture. Scored at the national average for designers with 12 + years' experience, but in almost half their time. This candidate should be at a Senior

Designer level, with exceptional speed in a short period of time.

This is a great candidate who is willing to take less to invest in himself if given an opportunity.

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ID: C10897 Design Manager/Senior Designer/PE/Optimizer Truss/Panel/EWP Relocation: USA - South 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss Designer, earned his way to Design Manager over 20+ designers. MiTek - Advanced, AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE.

Compensation: Open??

Thom's Notes: PE with Mid Atlantic seals ID: C16169 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States My objective to find a company that I can use my skills to work as a remote designer. I have a successful design business now but would like to be part of a growing company with benefits.

Has MiTek and ITW software experience. Excellent test scores.

5 Star candidate.

ID: C11827 Remote Estimator - Truss/ EWP/Lumber/Construction Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, generate quantity takeoffs on building materials, design I-joist floor systems, design 2x floor systems, design stick built roof/ceiling joist systems, create layouts for the above roof/floor systems, as a Remote Estimator.

Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction. Tested 73 on the JLTDSE.

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Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

ID: C16034 Truss Designer, Truss Designer - Small-Medium Multifamily, Wall Panel STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Designer, Wall Panel Designer - Remote, Senior Available Candidates Wall Panel Designer, Wall ID: C11736 Panel Design Manager Design/Sales - Truss/I-Joist/ Relocation: Massachusetts Millwork/LBM As Senior Architectural Relocation: Virginia, Panel Designer Coordinating Pennsylvania email: mail@thejobline.com or call Thomas McAnally for Personalized Service

Accurately estimate commercial and residential projects by designing and engineering the engineered wood products and loose material required for the jobs. Make pricing decisions to assist in selling jobs. Created, developed, and implemented a new engineered wood products catalog for customers, based on current market numbers.

Design roof and floor truss systems in Mitek (Sapphire).

Performed Inside Sales duties as well as my Estimating duties and was the interim Inside Sales representative for the better part of a year until another candidate was found.

ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural PHONE: 800-289-5627

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architectural and structural plans to develop manufactured walls sections for install in field such tasks as: • Coordinating between Architect, Structural Engineer and General contractor to find conflicts to prevent the delay in schedule during the construction phase.

• Full Design of wall panels and the layout of the panels and bundles to speed the framing of floors and trusses.

Wall Panel Designer.

ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: North Carolina

specification. Optimization training helped to reduced material costs by 5%. Developed departmental procedures to increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. Reduced errors on repetitive projects by 25% by creating the master project file database, which organized and provided fast and easy access to project information.

Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects. Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied results to new estimates. Reduced estimating time by 75% Managed up to 10 designers/sales reps.

Software: MiTek, AutoCAD.

ID: C15999 Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | EWP | Installed Sales Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

16 years' experience in outside sales of trusses, wall panels, engineered wood components, stairs and other building materials. Projects range from tract to high volume multifamily apartments. Has developed new territory, improved sales in lagging markets, and met or exceeded sales goals in most years. Has turn key installed sales experience, and has limited design skills from the past. Please inquire for additional information.

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ID: C15995 Truss Designer - MiTek Relocation: Florida

Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and Worked on the most complicated cutting/production documents. custom projects, commercial Secondary duties: checking others buildings, and apartment work. Software used: MiTek complexes. Quickly became a and AutoCAD. Component team leader and was considered experience includes floor company wide as an expert in trusses and roof trusses. Market truss framing and computer experience includes single family, applications. Provided training multi-family, light commercial, for a group of 30 experienced and agriculture. My volume was component designers in topics varied depending on projects. including load tracking, truss and 2 years experience, MiTek layout optimization, and hardware software.

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ID: C11596 Design Manager/Senior Designer - Truss/I-Joist/EWP Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to my design team, re-check all design prior to production, and training of my team. I also design roof and floor system for the custom home we get. I also get involve in sales as a technical representative.

Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine.

ID: C15891 Truss Production Manager | Supeprvisor Relocation: Colorado Oversaw day-to-day operations of plant, trained new employees on all plant machinery, ensured plant met production deadlines, shipping and receiving of materials, loading of finished product onto trucks for delivery, documentation of managerial related records, forklift certified.

7 years' experience, began as a sawyer.

My objective is to utilize my experience in production work and building trusses, and working with a strong team in an established company. Continue to learn new procedures, systems, skills, and earn more about the truss building industry. I enjoy working with my hands, building things, and having a sense of pride in the high quality of the end product.

ID: C10789 Production Manager/ Supervisor - Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

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ID: C15857 Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer | Design Manager Relocation: California

ID: C15796 Production Manager - Truss Relocation: North Carolina, Florida

20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss production and Truss Designer. Primary duties: also the warehouse. In the Truss design, layout, optimization, department, I made sure the line cutting/production documents, had what materials they needed and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, to build, usually for the next days orders. I tried to keep them repairs, customer service, inside at least one day ahead, unless sales, and field measurements. there were special orders. I made Software used: MiTek and sure production quotas were AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, meet. I helped to set budgets for the Truss and warehouse, then roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and maintained that budget. In the hardware. Market experience warehouse, I made sure workers includes tract, single family, were pulling the orders correctly single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. My then also loading them correctly volume was varied depending on on the truck. I instilled a clean projects. Has used MiTek, Alpine, work area ethic in my employees.

I hired, fired and trained all the AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office truss department and warehouse programs. employees. When needed I The candidate has been out of the would get on the production industry, working in parallel jobs, line to help out, give breaks or to just have a little fun at doing and wants to return to a design position. Scored Senior Designer my old job. Between the two departments I was responsible using an HP calculator, 8 years for approximately 40 people. after his last truss design job.

Built roof and floor trusses, loose Speed was faster than average lumber packages. too. It may take a little time for him to get up to speed on the latest software. Ranked 5 out of 5 ID: C15763 in our system.

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MiTek, Multifamily ID: C11251 Relocation: Kentucky Management - Truss/Panel/ EWP Truss Designer with 3 years Relocation: USA - ALL States experience, Sapphire, AutoCAD, Oversaw all areas of operations and production as well as managers of those areas, a total of 35 employees. Led company from operating in red to the black in first year. Responsible for P & L. Brought labor percentage from 26% to 14-15%. Increased gross margin by 10%. Led process of branching into new areas of structural building components in a strategic alliance with Keymark Enterprise.

Compensation: $60k+

ID: C10810 Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD Other. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience

includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-

family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/drafting Compensation: $45k+

ID: C14506 EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales Relocation: Virginia Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered wood products. Responsible for working with builders and retailers to create the most cost effective solution for their project.

Creating quotes from layouts.

Calculate gravity loads and sizing wood products to support the load. Understanding the IRC building code for wood-framed structures. Explaining structural framing details to builders and salespeople. Training other designers in load development and design software.

MBA, and some ITW software experience. "Looking to work for a well established truss company as a remote designer in both wall panels and truss design. I want to continue to grow my design skills so that I can be the best designer than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of the job and look forward to working through projects one day at a time." Experience with residential, commercial, ID: C12325 and multifamily design, with Truss Production Manager, emphasis on multifamily.

Truss Plant Manager

Relocation: Texas, Colorado, USA - Eastern, USA - South Daily responsibilities include staffing, organizing and

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distributing work onto plant floor based on reaching productivity goals, daily scheduling of in and outbound freight, coordinating deliveries with customers, quality and process audits, and daily safety audits.

Program lead for the execution of a second manufacturing facility development plan; completed on time and on budget. Established initiatives that increased sales from $50k a month to $500k a month. Responsible for logistical duties such as planning shipment, coordinating delivery with couriers, and keeping the customer informed of product arrival times of 10 to 25 truckloads weekly.

Managed the inventory of items so as to stay within the $500k lumber, $50k plates, and $35k non-manufactured budget requirements. Developed and utilized Excel SS with past lumber market trends and current market reports to make bulk purchases, decreasing effects of lumber pricing spikes and maximizing profitability. Led QA teams and customers through the resolution of design and production errors, back charge resolution, and sales negotiations.

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I have worked in the wood component business since 1980.

Over the years I have worked for plate & Software Vendors, Truss Manufacturers, started my own truss business and have run other peoples businesses. I have pretty much done every job you can find in a truss plant at least to fill in when needed. My objective is to find a company where I can use my experience to help promote a profitable and safe work environment.

ID: C10199 Senior Designer - Truss/Panel/ EWP/I-Joist/Framing Package Relocation: Tennessee, Washington, Kentucky

Candidate has 15 years industry experience, 4-5 years experience Root Cause Safety Investigations in this position, and 10 years in in regards to safety and equipment subordinate positions leading to this position. Products failures. include floor trusses, roof Increased plant output capacity trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, from $250k a month to $1mil EWP, hardware, and complete a month in primary facility. framing packages. Markets Managed the sourcing and include tract, single family, procurement of $1-3mil in single family custom, multiraw materials, supplies, and family, and light commercial. equipment for the entire facility.

Primary duties include design, Scheduled all in and outbound layout, optimization, cutting/ freight of approximately 25-50 production documents, and truckloads weekly. takeoff. Secondary duties include checking others work, ID: C11239 customer service, inside sales, VP Operations/Multi Plant software maintenance, network Truss/Panel/EWP/Lumber administration, training, and Relocation: Texas filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience Multi-plant operations manager includes MiTek, Truswal, with extensive P&L, executive, Comsoft/IBS, TJ Expert, and operations experience.

AutoCAD, and I am willing to Responsible for 10+ locations, learn new software. single family, multifamily, commercial. More information ID: C12315 available in resume and profile.

COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/ Panel/EWP/LBM Compensation: TBD Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Thom's Notes: I have recruited for this candidate when he was VP of Drove growth in Sales that Operations over multiple plants. necessitated recruitment of He rates 5/5 on our scale. mid-level managers (Sales & Production) to help grow the ID: C11348 Company. Grew commercial Sales/Management - Truss/ and multi-family sales with over Panel/EWP/Software 100% growth in total revenue.

Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, USA - South Available Candidates

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Developed and implemented improved plant management and safety systems. Manage all operations including production management and scheduling, fleet procurement and management, all HR functions and all accounting/ banking functions.

Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming

35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders and service the account through Design, Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, and ID: C11264 problem solving. Also service Senior Management: Building National accounts which involves Components/Systems solving all the in-field problems.

Relocation: USA - ALL States, Dealing directly with the project Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Supervisor on missing trusses, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, damaged, missing plates, trusses Mississippi, North Carolina, don't plane, don't work, design South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, errors, bad deliveries, dealing also Arizona with the building inspectors, and project engineers.

Director of Field Operations/ Field Engineering Mgr./Senior Will also consider a remote Manufacturing Engineer, Systems estimator position.

Developer and Implementer Compensation: Mid $30's base of residential construction plus commission. component processes ranging from cost controls, engineering design, manufacturing equipment, ID: C15679 LGS Truss & Panel PE procedures, quality assurance Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA and complete installation of the - South building components.

As Engineering Manager I was responsible for oversight of all technical and engineering engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was Divisional President/Director actively engaged in computer of Operations for a$200M software development of truss commercial building contractor. design and coordinating overseas Within two years managed start programming efforts into truss up of a separate self-sufficient profitable $5M manufacturing and layout. erection subsidiary of engineered As Senior Technical Services class-A steel and cold roll form Engineer, I held the nationsteel structural components for the commercial and multi-family wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss building industry. Directed engineering including field 4 managers in all business applied repair design. I provided operations and 60 personnel technical advice and counsel nation wide. Member of a multi to our staff and functioned as company design build teams a subject matter expert (SME) to provide more economical for all three product divisions. construction projects.

As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

Estimator Plant Manager for a manufacturer of engineered cold roll form steel structural components for the residential and light commercial building industry. 2 foreman and 15 personnel, managed subcontractors for field erection and resolved field engineering problems.

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As the season approached, more remote options were on the table, but I warned candidates to be careful when leaving a good desk job to venture into the remote world. Too many employers may only be looking for a seasonal fix, which can lead to curtailed hours or remote designer layoffs when the season slows.

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Supply and Demand for In-Office Truss Design Candidates At the beginning of this year, the job opportunities JobLine

had were mostly for in-office designers. Some employers were looking ahead to the summer rush and made a few proactive remote designer hires in March, but only a few.

Fast forward to the fall and searches for remote positions have almost completely dried up. I still have a few clients who are receptive when the remote design candidate is a superstar, but they are the exception not the rule.

What caught me by surprise, however, is in-office designer searches—they didn’t dry up when expected. Even though the busy season is fading, good jobs remain available. My guess is that employers know hiring someone who will work in the office is not something that can happen on demand. They have to hire when the right candidate is available. As a result, we now have on-going searches for in-office designers at almost every employer location.

When the slow season starts, we’ll see if remote designers have the same benefit of retention as their in-office counterparts.

In the meantime, opportunities remain for in-office candidates.

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OCTOBER 2017

October 2 – 4 October 4 October 4 – 6 October 4 – 6 October 8 – 10 October 11 – 14 October 17 – 19 October 18 – 20 October 20 – 21 October 25 – 27 October 26 October 28 – 30 Oct 30 – Nov 1

2017 ProSales Connections Southern California Wood Solutions Fair Florida Building Materials Assoc. (FBMA) Convention and Trade Show Mid-America Lumbermens Assoc. (MLA) and Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers (MSLBMDA) Fall Conference National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) Building Systems Housing Summit National Council of Structural Engineers Assoc. (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit ProDealer Industry Summit METALCON Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Annual Meeting Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) SBCA Carolinas Chapter Meeting at BCMC APA – The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 5th Central Texas

Dallas, TX Pasadena, CA Orlando, FL Kansas City, MO Hershey, PA Washington, D.C. Phoenix, AZ Las Vegas, NV West Harrison, NY Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Huntington Beach, CA Austin, TX

NOVEMBER 2017 November 2 November 2 – 3 November 3 November 7 – 9 November 8 – 9 November 8 – 9 November 8 – 10 November 9 November 12 – 14 November 14 – 16 November 14 – 16 Nov 29 – Dec 1

Southeast Wood Solutions Fair American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD) Fall Conference West Florida Truss Assoc. (WFTA) Educational Workshop Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) 115th Annual Convention University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 5th Brownsville West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention and 100th Anniversary Celebration Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Wisconsin Truss Manufacturers Association (WTMA) Chapter Meeting Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assoc. (STAFDA) Annual Convention & Tradeshow AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers’ Summit NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention JLC Live Northwest

Charlotte, NC Austin, TX Brandon, FL Marysville, WA Brownsville, TX Rancho Mirage, CA Boston, MA TBA Austin, TX Chicago, IL Colorado Springs, CO Portland, OR

DECEMBER 2017 December 6 – 7

HIVE (Housing Innovation, Vision & Economics)

January 3 – 18 January 8 – 11 January 9 – 11 January 22 – 23

University of Minnesota 62 Annual Institute for Building Officials Natl. Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Innovation Conference & Expo NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo

Los Angeles, CA

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St. Paul, MN Washington, D.C. Orlando, FL St. Cloud, MN

FEBRUARY 2018 February 7 – 8 February 8 – 9 February 14 – 16 February 14 – 16

Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Building Products Show American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD) Winter Conference National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) Frame Building Expo Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Lumber & Building Material (LBM) Expo

TBA Tampa, FL Columbus, OH Providence, RI

February 20

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February 21 February 28

Iowa Truss Manufacturers Assoc. (ITMA) Legislative Breakfast Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Nebraska Lumber Dealers Convention

Des Moines, IA La Vista, NE

March 6 – 8 March 14 – 16 March 19 – 23

Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) World of Wood Convention ICC Educode

Tampa, FL New Orleans, LA TBA

March 20 – 22

Mass Timber Conference

Portland, OR

March 21 – 23

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Annual Meeting

Tampa, FL

March 22 – 24 March 27 – 28

JLC Live New England INTEX Expo

Providence, RI Orlando, FL

MARCH 2018

APRIL 2018 April 3 – 6 April 11 – 12 April 11 – 13 April 19 – 21 April 19 – 22

Lumbermen’s Assoc. of Texas & Louisiana (LAT) Annual Convention Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) NASCC: The Steel Conference Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2018 Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA) Annual Convention

May 8 – 10 May 8 – 10

National Hardware Show Industry Week Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Conference & Expo

San Antonio, TX Altantic City, NJ Baltimore, MD Fort Worth, TX Orlando, FL

MAY 2018 Las Vegas, NV Raleigh, NC

JUNE 2018 June 11 – 14 June 12 – 15 June 21 – 23

National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) Conference & Expo Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture

Las Vegas, NV Madison, WI New York, NY

June 27 – 28

Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC)

San Francisco, CA

AUGUST 2018 August 7 – 10 August 20 – 23

Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)

Amarillo, TX Seoul, South Korea

OCTOBER 2018 October 7 – 10

Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)

Milwaukee, WI

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What You Need to Know About Differences in Wind-Speed Reporting for Hurricanes

By Darren Conrad, P.E. With Hurricane Irma wrapping up, the cleanup after Hurricane Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devastation underway in Houston and more big storms already churning in the Atlantic, it seems like a good time to discuss hurricanes and high wind. There is a great deal of good information out there to help us better understand hurricanes and their impact on people, structures and other property. To improve awareness of wind speeds and their measurement, this article will discuss a commonly misunderstood aspect of hurricane wind-speed reporting.

When a storm is approaching, you will hear meteorologists report wind speeds. They often refer to storm categories. These categories attempt to generalize expected damage to structures based on the wind speed of the storm. The wind speed for a given storm is a measure of the severity of the storm and the danger it poses to life and property. But how do meteorologists determine the wind speed that they are reporting? It seems so concrete and certain, but anyone who has been outside during a storm or windy day knows that wind isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t constant at any one location over a period of time. It varies continuously in magnitude and direction over time. So how can something so variable be the subject of knowledge that is precise enough to be useful? How do we understand wind-speed measurements and make sure that when comparing them we are doing so in such a way that they are comparable? That is a great question.

The good news is that, even though wind is variable, we have a commonly accepted way to measure wind speed and know something about a wind field or event that is occurring at a time and place. This is done by averaging measured wind speeds over specified lengths of time, or picking the highest average wind speed that occurs for a specified averaging interval from a longer period of time. A great resource for understanding how wind speeds are measured and reported can be seen in this WRAL Weathercenter blog post. From this explanation, it can be seen that a reported wind speed is meaningless without a specified averaging time. The shortest averaging intervals will yield the highest reported wind speeds. The longer averaging times will capture more peaks and lulls and yield lower reported wind speeds. The most common averaging intervals used to report wind speeds are three seconds, one minute and two minutes.

Some countries even use a ten-minute averaging interval for reporting wind speeds. So the question arises, which average is correct? And the answer is, none of them and all of them. They are just different ways of looking at measured wind data. That is not very comforting, but one thing we can know is that none of them can be truly interpreted or compared without understanding this idea of averaging time. To make it more confusing, meteorologists and building codes do not use the same averaging interval when reporting or specifying wind speeds. This can lead to misunderstandings.

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In general, you will hear meteorologists report sustained wind speeds when covering an approaching hurricane. They might also mix in some peak gusts, but for the most part they focus on sustained wind speeds. Sustained wind speeds for tropical cyclones use a 60-second averaging time. Sustained wind speed is also used by the Saffir-Simpson scale to roughly quantify the likely damage that the wind from a storm might cause typical buildings and other structures. There are criticisms of the accuracy of the Saffir-Simpson scale method, but it is widely used by the public to generalize about the severity of tropical cyclones; therefore, it is likely that the public might and commonly does attempt to compare reported sustained wind speeds to building-code-specified three-second-gust wind speeds to determine if their house or structure will withstand the storm. There is danger in making that comparison.

We need to be careful when comparing the reported sustained wind speed for a storm with the threesecond-gust design wind speeds referenced in building codes and design standards. They are not the same and need to be converted before they can be compared for equivalence. After seeing the following example, one could easily see the possibility of the public or a public official comparing the sustained wind speeds reported by the weatherman to the wind speeds used by building codes and design standards and drawing conclusions that may underestimate the force and effect of the storm.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a hypothetical situation where a building jurisdiction has adopted a wind speed of 130 mph three-second-gust design wind speed for structures built in that jurisdiction. There are various methods to convert wind speeds between different averaging times, and many factors that may need to be considered when doing that. One method for converting is the Durst method referenced in ASCE 7. Another more recent method recommended by the World Meteorological Organization provides a pretty straightforward conversion between sustained wind speed and three-second-gust wind speeds for near-surface applications. So for the sake of simplicity, we will use it for this example. If we convert a reported sustained wind speed of 130 mph to a three-second-gust average wind speed using this method, it equates to a three-second-gust wind speed for Off-Sea of 160 mph (Off-Sea is appropriate for an approaching hurricane). The adopted130 mph three-second-gust wind speed converts to 105 mph sustained wind speed.

This difference could lead individuals in the path of the storm to underestimate its severity if they are not aware of the difference between averaging intervals for wind speeds. They could see the sustained wind speed of 130 mph being reported by the weather service when the storm is over open water and assume that their structure, or structures in their jurisdiction, will stand up fairly well. This would be a serious underestimate, since those structures would need to be designed to resist a 160 mph three-second-gust wind speed using ASCE 7 in order for that to be true. To say that a different way, one might think that their structure was designed for a Category 4 storm (130 mph sustained), when in fact it was actually designed for a Category 2 storm (105 mph sustained) using the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricane Irma at its maximum sustained wind speed of 185 mph would equate to a 227 mph three-second-gust wind speed using this conversion method. From a roof anchorage, lateral design and load path design perspective, the difference between 130 mph and 160 mph can be substantial, especially when the building is located on flat open terrain where Exposure C or Exposure D are appropriate assumptions for the design.

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There is a lot more background and detail to this very complicated discussion, but the general point is to know your averaging times when comparing reported wind speeds, so as not to underestimate a storm’s force. If a storm is headed your way, hopefully you have already selected the proper hurricane tie for your structure; you have a well-defined and properly designed continuous load path; and you are protecting your exterior openings from windborne debris. Remember, the objective is not to protect the window or door product itself. Unless you are in the insurance business, you are preventing the breach of the opening to keep wind from pressurizing the structure, increasing loads on the structure and potentially causing catastrophic failure.

Know how to secure your structure against high winds, and be safe.

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MiTek® Launches Its New ProSeries™ Fasteners, Offering Exterior-Grade & Interior-Grade Structural Wood Screws MiTek ProSeries™ Offers High-Grade, Code-Compliant, Structural Fasteners for Professional Builders, Remodelers, Deck Builders, DIYers, and Pro-sumers CHESTERFIELD, MO – September 28, 2017 – MiTek today announced that it has launched a new line of fasteners, called MiTek ProSeries™. MiTek ProSeries™ includes MiTek Washer Head structural wood screws, MiTek Bugle Head structural wood screws, and MiTek Hex Head structural wood screws.

Ideal for a low-profile appearance, MiTek Bugle Head screws are available in lengths from 2-1/2” to 10”. These are general-purpose structural screws that offer a high-strength alternative to traditional lag screws and allow for the head to be driven flush or countersunk.

All the MiTek ProSeries™ fasteners feature a “cut point” that offers a fast start – with no pre-drilling required – that helps reduce installation torque and splitting. MiTek ProSeries fasteners are listed under ICC-ES ESR-2761, and code-compliant with the latest codes (2015 IBC/IRC).

Screw lengths are stamped on the head of all MiTek ProSeries structural wood screws, making it easy to identify after installation.

This is ideal during the inspection process. The MiTek Washer Head structural wood screws and the MiTek Bugle Head structural wood screws both utilize a T30 Torx drive to maximize bit engagement and reduce “cam-out.”

“The MiTek ProSeries offers a one-stop source for high-strength fasteners used in a wide range of applications, from attaching structural connectors and fastening components, to building decks and other carpentry tasks,” said Brent Kreutzer, MiTek’s Product Manager for fasteners, anchoring solutions, and tools.

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Ideal for wood-to-wood and metal-to wood connections, MiTek Hex Head structural wood screws are available in lengths from 1-1/2” to 8”. These screws can be used in numerous framing applications in lieu of traditional lags screws where a hex head drive is desired.

MiTek Washer Head structural wood screws (exterior finish) offer an alternative to traditional lags screws. The large, flat washer head offers a low profile (for less interference) after installation. These screws are ideal for deck ledger attachments and other wood-to-wood connections. They are available in lengths from 2-7/8” to 8.”

Specifically designed for multi-ply EWP and dimensional wood connections, MiTek Washer Head structural wood screws (with a yellow zinc finish) allow for one-sided connections on 2-, 3-, and 4-ply beams and truss girders. They are available in lengths from 2-7/8” to 6-3/4”.

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About MiTek Builder Products A division of MiTek USA, Inc., MiTek Builder Products integrates a number of businesses, building products, and brands, which MiTek has assembled after a remarkable series of acquisitions. These product brands include USP Structural Connectors, the Z4 Tie-Down System, and Hardy Frame, as well as DIY Technologies’ design software solutions for decks. Also offered through the MiTek Builder Products division is SAPPHIRE® Supply, an estimating and design module within the MiTek SAPPHIRE software suite.

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competitors) the runaway success of MiTek’s DIY Technologies software solution is evidence of its ease-of-use, design flexibility, and how much it can contribute to the building code approval, selection of materials, and the actual construction of the project.

MiTek’s DIY Technologies Web-Based Design Tool for Outdoor Living Spaces & Deck Design Tops Four Million Projects For Deck Design & Outdoor Living Spaces Design, Consumers, DIYers, ProSumers, and Pros Have Used MiTek’s DIY Technologies for Millions of Projects CHESTERFIELD, MO – September 7, 2017 – MiTek’s DIY Technologies, the market-leading, web-based design software for decks and outdoor living spaces, today announced that more than four million projects have run through the system, as consumers, DIYers, ProSumers, and professional contractors have all used MiTek’s software to optimize their design and generate material lists and building permit/code documents needed for the success of their projects. DIY Technologies is the underlying technology that powers USP Deck Designer™. (Download USP Deck Designer at this link at no cost.)

MiTek’s DIY Technologies provides complete, detailed material lists, as well as project specifications, cut lists, and permitting information.

Material lists can be exported in any number of ways, and DIY Technologies software is e-commerce ready for direct sales.

MiTek’s DIY Technologies offers anyone, no matter their experience, the ability to design their dream deck or home improvement project, while also offering channel partners the opportunity to insert their branded products within the project design. Whether users are designing on their iPads, at the store with a store associate, or when meeting with their contractors, DIY Technologies can help everyone involved in the project to easily design, visualize, and share their project ideas.

Since 2015, MiTek’s DIY Technologies users registered 4,049,147 projects. MiTek’s DIY Technologies projects an additional 2,500,000 projects will be registered in 2017.

“We enable our partners to create a branded presence through the design software,” said Michael Heisler, DIY Technologies’ CEO. “Beyond MiTek and its USP Deck Designer™ software, companies like Trex®, Fiberon, MoistureShield, Lowe’s, and even some companies that could be viewed as competitors are using DIY software to virtualize a broad selection of building products.”

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DIY Technologies offers anyone, no matter their experience, the ability to design their dream deck or home improvement project, while also offering channel partners the opportunity to insert their branded products within the project design.

DIY Technologies deck design software is just one of a far-reaching set of software solutions offered by MiTek to design, specify, and obtain “bills of material” (product lists) for construction projects of all types and sizes. The wide spectrum of MiTek’s other software also includes specification, workflow management, and sales automation solutions for builders; estimating software for builder material dealers, as well as design and automation software for the wood structural frame and component manufacturing.

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Founded in 1998, DIY Technologies is a subsidiary of MiTek USA and provides web-based software focused on do-it-yourself home improvement projects, including decking, fencing and other outside living projects. DIY’s innovative software provides its users with a wide range of capabilities, from generating project layout sheets, to creating cut sheets and material lists, to identifying and locating specific manufacturer’s products at local retail and building material stores. Learn more: http://www.DIYTechnologies.com/ About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ well-being, and its customers’ success, is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.MiTek-us.com and www.mii. com.

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News & Announcements In addition to providing design recommendations and product support in the U.S. and Canada, APA and its member manufacturers work with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service to promote the export and use of engineered wood products in international markets.

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About APA – The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 169 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research, and market support and development. www.apawood.org

Chinese Delegates Visit U.S. Wood Construction Authorities A delegation from China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) visited Tacoma, Washington-based APA – The Engineered Wood Association and toured wood-framed building projects in Seattle on September 11, 2017. The delegation, led by Director General Yu Binyang, was the highest level foreign government group to visit APA in recent years. In addition to APA, the trade visit was hosted by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Lab (FPL), located in Madison, Wisc. Representatives from the City of Bellevue, Wash. Planning and Development Department and U.S. Embassy Agricultural Trade Office in Beijing were also present.

The visit comes as China begins to formulate the nation’s timber structure construction development plan as part of the 13th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development. In a meeting held at APA headquarters in Tacoma, Director General Yu Binyang and other MOHURD representatives discussed opportunities and challenges around building with wood in China. Considerations included the importance of sustainability, green building, codes and standards, and further development of trade relations with the U.S.

Representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Housing and UrbanRural Development; the U.S. Embassy, Agricultural Trade Office in Beijing; the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Lab; the City of Bellevue, Planning and Development; and APA.

“We were very pleased to host this Ministerial delegation from the People’s Republic of China,” said APA President, Edward Elias. “The caliber of this mission, in both the quality of participants and content, demonstrates the effectiveness of APA’s efforts to expand the interests of the North American wood products industry within this key Asian market.”

The delegation toured APA’s 42,000-square-foot research center and observed a full-scale glued laminated timber (glulam) bending test, wood structural panel shear wall cyclic load test, and a crosslaminated timber (CLT) shear strength test. They also toured a wood-framed podium building currently in the framing phases of construction in Seattle, Wash., and the Bullitt Center, also in Seattle.

The Bullitt Center is a net zero energy green building that was constructed in 2013.

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Delegates inspect a 40-foot glulam beam after more than 60,000 pounds of force bent it to breaking point; APA Research Lab, Tacoma, Wash.

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News & Announcements MiTek Enters Into North American Sales and Distribution Agreement with OZCO Building Products The Creator and Market Leader in Ornamental Wood Ties and Decorative Connector Hardware, OZCO Building Products Joins Forces with MiTek Builder Products CHESTERFIELD, MO – September 19, 2017 – MiTek today announced that it has completed a North American sales and distribution agreement with OZCO Building Products. OZCO Building Products is best known for originating the Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT) hardware category, offering superior-quality structural connectors for use in decks, pergolas, benches, fences, gates, posts, gardens, planters, and more. OZCO is equally renown for setting the highest standards in retail displays, product installation training, and product knowledge.

As part of this new partnership, OZCO and its products will have access to MiTek’s North American sales force, and will be available through MiTek’s large footprint of retail and prodealer customers. OZCO products will now have access OZCO Building Products is the originator of the Ornamental Wood to the broad range of US & Ties hardware category, offering high-quality structural connectors Canadian dealer locations that for use in decks, pergolas, benches, fences, gates, posts, gardens, work closely with MiTek, while planters, and more. also tapping into the evergrowing MiTek customer base that has been converting to MiTek’s award-winning software, connectors, fasteners, and adhesives.

For retailers, OZCO’s reputation for quality products is matched only by the quality of its merchandizing displays, which feature visually distinctive color packaging and merchandizing displays that draw the buyers’ attention, while also offering an unrivaled depth of resources for product knowledge.

This partnership between MiTek and OZCO will unite our combined national sales efforts and distribution footprint, illustrating another example of “The New Standard” being set

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“Recently, OZCO Building Products has enjoyed tremendous growth, primarily because of our high-quality products combined with our top-tier dealer network,” said OZCO’s Ian Hill. “Now, in our never-ending quest to set higher standards as the leader in the Ornamental Wood Ties category, we couldn’t have asked for a better partner than MiTek. MiTek’s corporate culture and vision are a great fit for OZCO.” “MiTek is committed to innovation leadership across multiple categories, and OZCO will perfectly complement our MiTek Builder Products offerings,” said Tom Mort, Senior Vice President of its Builder PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Products division. “Moreover, OZCO has achieved a very high standard for its retail displays and product training. MiTek welcomes the opportunity to offer this to our customers, along with OZCO’s highly distinctive product offerings. We are delighted with this new partnership. As the market dynamic changes, MiTek and its partners will continue to deliver Best in Class products and services as we set about delivering a New Standard of performance within the marketplace and to our valued customers.”

About OZCO Building Products OZCO Building Products is known for disruptive innovations and product design features that accelerate installation, while enhancing the attractiveness of the end-users’ projects. OZCO is the originator and leader in the Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT) hardware category, offering high-quality structural connectors for use in decks, pergolas, arbors, pavilions, planters, and more. OZCO also offers a great selection of specialty fasteners through its OWT Timber Screws and OWT Timber Bolts product lines, and OZ-Post features the largest selection of drivable post anchors for fence, deck and sign installations. The OZCO family of products are designed and manufactured for superior performance, visual appeal, and functionality, all with innovations so revolutionary they have been granted US patents and patent-pending status. Learn More: https:// www.OZCObp.com About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ well-being and its customers’ success is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.MiTek-us.com and www.MII.com.

About MiTek Builder Products A division of MiTek USA, Inc., the MiTek Builder Products division integrates a number of businesses, building products and brands which MiTek has assembled after a remarkable series of acquisitions.

These product brands include USP Structural Connectors, the Z4 TieDown System, and Hardy Frame panels, as well as design software solutions for decks and structural connectors for the USP Structural Connectors brand. Also offered through the MiTek Builder Products division is SAPPHIRE™ Supply, an estimating and design module within the MiTek SAPPHIRE software suite, designed for lumber and building material suppliers. This module is also compatible with SAPPHIRE Viewer for collaboration with builders and others in the design and optimization of the wood structural frame. Learn more: www.MitekBuilderProducts.com Media Contact for MiTek: John D. Wagner 919.796.9984 www.WagnerPR.com Jdwagner@WagnerPR.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Disaster Relief from Hurricane Harvey Pleasanton, Calif. – August 30, 2017 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to be felt throughout Houston. Thousands of people remain stranded while Harvey continues its harmful path as a tropical storm, expected to drop historic levels of rainfall in Texas.

The Red Cross has ranked Harvey a Level 7, the highest level of disaster designation within the American Red Cross. The organization has mobilized disaster relief workers, emergency response vehicles and supplies throughout the area while continuously monitoring the situation to provide needed support.

“The number of people affected by this disaster is profound and devastating. We are actively pursuing additional ways we can help locally,” said Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias. “We will keep the communities in Texas in our thoughts.”

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Simpson Strong-Tie Receives David Weekley Homes Nationally Recognized “Partners of Choice” Award for 13th Consecutive Year Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has earned the highest award – an “A” ranking for both quality and service – for the 7th consecutive year from David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held home builder. Simpson Strong-Tie is one of only two companies to receive the prestigious Partners of Choice award – denoting “A” ranking in either quality or service, or both – for all 13 years since the program began.

The Partners of Choice award is part of the David Weekley Homes Supplier Evaluation Platform, a rigorous quarterly review of 200 national trading partners. Approximately 1,000 national team members at all levels within the company participate in the review. Their feedback provides partners an opportunity to evaluate and improve their channel alignment and performance.

Survey feedback is offered to suppliers and conducted through a series of individual and group discussions, mentoring calls and strategy sessions to ensure ongoing improvement. The award program honors the suppliers who earn an “A” in quality, service or both within a 12-month period.

“It’s just not enough to manufacture a great product anymore,” said Bill Justus, Vice President of Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes. “Our suppliers have to be aware of the entire ‘purchase to installation’ process, which means timely and accurate product delivery, providing product training, and identifying any problems within the supply chain. Suppliers’ ability to do this well ensures we can build homes more efficiently for our home buyers.”

Every supply chain partner is evaluated and measured by the same standards, regardless of their industry or product. At the heart of the evaluation process is the “National Trading Partner Survey,” a web-based, interactive feedback platform that tracks employee responses to measure how effectively partners are managing the supply chain. Respondents are asked to rank how each supplier executes in several key areas. The suppliers are given detailed survey results so they can gauge their areas of strength and areas for improvement throughout the year.

“Simpson Strong-Tie is thrilled to receive the ‘Partners of Choice’ award,” says Roger Dankel, President of North American Sales for Simpson Strong-Tie. “To be recognized by a valued partner for quality and service is the highest honor. Providing consistent, reliable customer service and value to our partners is our number one mission. Excellent customer service is what our company was founded on, and we diligently work to achieve that level of quality service with our customers.”

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The Last Word...

on Fitness

Only one part of our being can be fairly gauged: our physical heath. Our other parts—the mental, emotional, or spiritual aspects don’t register on any objective scale. But if we get a handle on that one part, we do gain insight on the others. We can gain this data via our doctor’s assessment of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. Or, we can do it ourselves, an arguably better way, and supplement our doctor’s results.

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However valuable, a patient’s self-assessment has traditionally been the least reliable health resource. New technology has changed that. Smart watches accurately measure walking, running, and even swim lap distances, and can automatically upload results to your computer. Apple’s watch, for example, measures heart rate activity, and is expected to pinpoint certain heart abnormalities in the future.

But there is an even simpler method—sign up for a local bike, walk, or run event. Don’t worry about recording the results yourself—www.Athlinks.com automatically keeps track of most organized events. All you have to do is claim your results, like I do, to see a summary of all your events (see mine here). Then, the fun part begins, challenging oneself to keep bettering your results.

To get started, sign up for either the BCMC Bike Ride (Tuesday) or Walk/Run (Thursday) at www.bcmcshow.com. The annual results of these and other events provide a good indication of your progress over many years (30 years’ worth in my case).

Consequently, the results of periodic exams by your doctor are seldom surprising. Now “Just Do It.”

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