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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY WITH HIGH QUALITY LAYOUT, INKING AND PARTS CUTTING MITEK ® HORNET SAW

DESIGNED FOR WALL PANEL PRODUCERS, FR AMERS AND LBM SUPPLIERS THAT NEED TO DELIVER PLATE LAYOUT AND PARTS CUTTING. UP CUT SAW Full auto angulation & cutting

FULLY AUTOMATED CHAIN CONVEYOR FEED Keeps cutting as long as there is lumber in the chamber

CUT TWO BOARDS TALL Two boards tall mark and cut top and bottom plate simultaneously

PLATE LAYOUT EDGE PRINTER 600dpi printer provides fully customizable printing

BOM An optional bottom face printer can print bill of materials, listing every part that goes into the wall panel

THE CHOICE OF HIGH PRODUCTION OPER ATORS, THIS SAW IS CAPABLE OF ROUTINE PRODUCTION OF 7,000 LINEAR FEET OF PLATE PER SHIFT. → → →

Enables design staff and assembly crew to work together as a team Can cut “every” part within the wall panel Works with most wall panel design software

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Articles 6 Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Making Mistakes 10 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Sixty Years of Machines: Part VIII: Trackless Gantries 15 Wendy Boyd – Spida USA: Navigating Your Future with Spida 26 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: The Battle Within Our Operations 35 Glenn Traylor: How Can Member to Member Gaps Be Corrected? 44 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Critical Summertime Repeated Problem Areas Hindering Sales

88 Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: Are You Learning Something New About Remote Design Employees? 92 Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Are You Prepared to Build a Modular Factory? 100 Robert Glowinski – AWC: EPDs Give Consumers Environmental Assurance for Using Wood Products 102 Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Current Lumber Market is a ‘Fad’! 104 Joe Campagna – MaterialsXchange: Lumber Joe 107 Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com: Safety Topics

58 Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Better Tools for Optimizing Your Wall Panel Production

116 David Cocke, S.E – Simpson Strong-Tie: Business Owners Today: What Else Could Happen?

62 Ed Serrano – Vekta: Making Software ‘Simple’

120 Omer Abdullah: Truth, Lies, and Salespeople

73 Ray Fedorko – Acceptance Leasing ‘Factor In’ the Low Factor Rates This Summer

135 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word on a Smooth Transition

86 Mike Ruede, Jr. A Tactical Approach to Automation

LEADING Provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry PROVIDING Consulting to Hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers and Millwork Operations RECOMMENDED By the Top Executives of Component Manufacturers and Suppliers Throughout the Industry

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New & Used Equipment Saws ...................................................................................7 Truss Equipment ..............................................................41 Panel Equipment ..............................................................58 Trucks & Trailers ..............................................................79 Misc. Equipment ..............................................................81 Tool Box ............................................................................91 Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ...........................................91 Modular Manufacturing ...................................................97 Lumber ..........................................................................100 Monthly GIGGLES .................................................................91 Safety First ......................................................................................113 Calendar of Events ....................................................................114 News & Announcements ..........................................................122 Directory ..............................................................................134 4Ward Consulting ..........................................4,26,41,49,86,87,90,131 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..........................................31,65,73,75 Acer, Inc .......................................................................................18,82 Alpine .........................................................................................14,133 Clark Industries, Inc. ......................................................................8,52 D.W. Lift Sales ...............................................................................48,90 Eagle Metal Products .............................................................30,53,58,74 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ................................24,42 EstiFrame Technologies .................................................................54,76 Fitzgerald Group ..................................................................................55 Layman's Lumber Guide ...................................................................102 Maintenance & Repair Technologies ...............................................87,99 MaterialsXchange ..............................................................29,69,104,105 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools ...........................................................95,98 MiTek ..................................................................................2,10,135,136 Panels Plus ......................................................................................61,72 Precision Equipment MFG ..............................................................22,80 Runnion Equipment Company .......................................................57,79 Simpson Strong-Tie ....................................................12,13,116,122,123 Spida USA ........................................................................16,20,50,66,78 The Hain Company ..............................................................41,43,77,103 The JobLine ......................................................15,39,51,65,71,75,88,106 Timber Products Inspection ............................................................34,96 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ..................................................44,47 Triad | Merrick Machine ..................................................................60,68 Vekta Automation ..................................................................32,40,62,84 Wasserman & Associates ................7,15,25,38,41,43,48,51,56,67,70,77 81,91,97,99 Wood Tech Systems ...................9,15,19,21,23,25,31,33,37,39,43,48,51 55,57,69,71,75,77,83,86,131

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Making Mistakes Anna L. Stamm

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

e’re all adults, so we can admit that we all make our share of stupid mistakes. I’m not talking about important mistakes that have real consequences. I’m talking about the small, annoying, obnoxious mistakes that make us shake our heads and wish we could go back and correct them before anyone notices.

What Happened?? Yesterday, I made one of those stupid mistakes that I couldn’t correct. I dashed off an email and later noticed (when it came back to my inbox with a reply) that it had a big boo-boo. You know those times—when you transpose words and/or type in a word that your fingers thought your brain had told them to use but was something else entirely. In these circumstances, those little squiggly red lines from automatic spell-checkers won’t help—the words are spelled correctly, even though they don’t belong where they appear. Sure, you know you’ve read through your email before you hit “send” …but still, there’s the mistake, staring back at you.

What Will They Think?? In circumstances such as this, usually your first thought is “uh-oh.” Immediately, this is followed by the “damn, what will they think?” Effectively, that question has three possible answers. 1. They’ll think you’re an idiot. Yep, this is the least desirable, and it comes in several varieties, including: you’re stupid, ignorant, blind, careless, or unprofessional. 2. They’ll think you were in a hurry. This is a better answer than #1, because it means the recipient will be able to look past the glaring error and focus on the intent of your email.

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3. They won’t even see it. This is the best answer (and it’s not simply wishful thinking). Just as you may have rushed through typing it, they may rush through reading it. Their brain may see your intent even when their eyes may see the problem.

What Do I Do Now?? Next comes the big question—do I say anything? In most cases, I think the answer is “no” because it won’t change the past and it could make matters worse. If you draw attention to it, you may produce one of these two undesirable outcomes. 1. Instead of just being an idiot or in a hurry, now you’re obsessivecompulsive too. 2. If they didn’t see it before, they will now. Nope, unfortunately, these mistakes can’t be undone, so we simply need to proceed around them. We can’t control what other people will think, and sometimes they will think we’re idiots. But, hey, we all make mistakes, especially when we would rather not.

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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

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” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades 480 Volt / 3 Phase

FOBMO $56,500

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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 $181,000

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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New Improved Design! Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt) Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform Dust Extraction Outlet 20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

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 $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $280,000 FOB MO

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Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $4,500 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $275 for Spare Blade Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide Add $1,050 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw ! W NE $280,000 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.woodtechsystems.com

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Sixty Years of Machines: Part VIII: Trackless Gantries Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

n the 1990s, a storm began brewing in the component business. It started on the Eastern Seaboard when Carolina Builders bought a truss plant in Tidewater, Virginia. Later, it gained strength when Builders Supply & Lumber (BSL) opened a series of greenfield plants. And finally, it reached an even higher intensity when Universal Forest Products (UFP) bought Carroll Shoffner’s 14 truss plants. This storm was wrought by rapid consolidation in the building industry. And the consolidators didn’t hesitate to buy the latest machinery, thereby raising the bar for all incumbent CMs. As evidence of their earnestness, we received one of our largest machinery orders from BSL’s first plant in 1995. The buyer had no staff, experience, or history in our business, but had generous financing from Pulte Homes, and a charter to win the contractor business vacated by the closing of Lowes Contractor Yards. After touring several plants, they concluded that the roller gantry was the only way to build a truss. Likewise, UFP gained a gantry preference from their former Shoffner plants. Seeing the business potential, and the need to differentiate ourselves from the competition, we quickly set out to enhance the tracked gantry that we had purchased from Bob LePoire. Foremost on our agenda was the elimination of the rail on the floor. As with Carroll Sanford’s gantry invention, there were patent barriers that delayed our efforts. Among the patent holders was the intrepid Ronnie Wright, whose floor truss machine he aptly named “Fatman” after himself. Fortunately, our development didn’t yet concern a floor truss application, and Ronnie’s patent was near the end of its 17-year life. In 1998, we debuted our newly patented Roof Glider, which traversed on the outer steel frame of the table instead of a rail on the floor. We finally achieved the long sought after “plates-won’t-fallRonnie Wright Fatman Floor Machine off” advantage. The frame was a strong weldment, borrowed from LePoire’s design, that could glide across walkways and maintain consistent plate embedment. Early on, this machine established us as a leader in roof equipment and provided us a platform for continuous improvement.

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And fortunately for us, the Roof Glider came to market just in time! Because, also in 1998, BSL ramped up its expansion, fueled by its acquisition by Private Equity. BSL became BFS and adopted the Glider as they continued their unbridled growth. During the same period, 84 Lumber purchased dozens of Gliders for use in its 15 expansion plants. Midway through our sixty years in the machinery business, strong sales of the Roof Glider gave us the MiTek Roof Glider Patent wherewithal to keep innovating our entire line of machinery. Our goal was to create the most productive truss production system. Consequently, when BFS shocked us by installing a competitor’s auto-jigging system in their most productive plant, we had the capacity to respond quickly, and the incentive to protect our considerable market share.

Next Month: Automated Set-Up Postscript: Having been the first foreign-owned CM, the growth of Carolina Builders (CB) as a CM (and ultimate demise under the Stock name) is particularly noteworthy. Soon after British-owned Wolseley PLC acquired CB’s eleven building supply locations in 1986, they purchased Addington-Beaman Lumber and its truss plant in Tidewater, Virginia. In 1990, CB’s management challenged us to provide an equipment expansion plan for the truss plant. Despite our best efforts, CB “couldn’t make the numbers work” and closed the truss plant. Five years later, when the economy reignited their expansion plans, the price of entry had increased greatly, and they had lost much of their market to BFS. In the next dozen years, they struggled to gain critical mass, and finally exited our industry in 2009. Watch for further details in a later article on the consolidators.

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We sweat the details of software development, from design to production. But meeting today’s needs is just the start. Future success depends on how well we collaborate and how integrated our efforts are. That’s why an open platform is essential. Simpson Strong-Tie is innovating software that keeps your operations — and the industry — streamlined. Backed by our unmatched customer service and technical support, not only will your company run more efficiently — your industry partnerships will be more effective and mutually beneficial than ever. Find out more about our passion for collaboration by calling (800) 999-5099.

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The IntelliVIEW suite is a fully integrated software solution for the layout and design of a building’s rough framing elements—including roof and floor trusses, wall panels, solid sawn, EWP, construction hardware, sheathing and various ancillaries. The IntelliVIEW suite provides the industry’s most complete analysis of the design, cost information and bill of materials—promoting increased profits by reducing plate and lumber use.

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Clary Shortcutter Roof & Floor Truss Web Saw • Four 5 HP Cutting Heads • Cut 2x4 and 4x2 Lumber • M a n u a l L e n g t h & A n g l e Adjustments • Powered Material Conveyor with Overhead Material Hold Downs • Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor $5,900 Now $3,900 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! 2000 Auto-Omni Component Saw 5 Blade Automated Component Saw. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Matthews Ink Jet Printer. Feed Conveyor Upgraded with Trucks at 6" Centers (for faster cutting). Shaker Waste Pan. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. Avaialble in March 2020. $25,900 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

2007 Alpine X4 Linear Saw 2007 Alpine X4 linear saw, includes saw only. From the OEM's brochure, "..ability to cut one, two, three or four boards at the same time. Will cut extremely long scarf cuts (60 inches or more). Cuts standard truss parts from any lumber width". Cuts from 2x4" through 2x12" lumber. Servo controls, self-diagnostics, small parts outfeed at front of saw and touch screen PC controls. Material feeds from left to right. Prints up to four (4) 1 1/2" edges. 15 HP motor, 22" carbide-tipped blade. Includes manual and spare blade. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 10 CFM at 90 PSI air required. $19,990 NOW $7,990 FOB MS. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1994 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •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 NOW $14,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Manufacturing 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 (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $8,699 Base, FOB MN.

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Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 20' Capacity 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 Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Updated Computer with Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Software

$54,900 NOW $31,500 FOB MN

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Navigating Your Future with Spida Wendy Boyd Sales and Marketing Manager Spida Machinery

hat a diverse, interesting, and sometimes scary world we live in. As we navigate our own patch of turf and crystal ball gaze about what the future holds, we are mindful of the differences in the world business landscape. Spida Machinery operates three distinct manufacturing facilities, in different parts of the world. To capture and understand each sector, we hold weekly reviews of what the economy, manufacturing, and construction industry look like in each location and what that means to each sector, and then review as a Global business. Suffice to say, it is more apparent than ever that one size “does not” fit all. Country by country, state by state, and even region by region, the differing landscapes inform our discussions and keep our planning processes fluid, so we are ready to adapt to the demands of the country at hand, while still keeping an eye of the diverse overall big picture. In these times of uncertainty, especially in the housing and building sector, we at Spida find ourselves reflecting on our business principles and our promise to the market: • Provide a high-quality product that is fit for purpose. • Partner with the customer to understand their wants and needs, thereby developing the machinery that best suits our customers’ requests. • Adapt, innovate, and supply. Working and partnering with our customers is our forte. From an initial enquiry, ensuring all questions are answered, we want to provide a machine or machines that will meet your requirements; if necessary, we’ll talk through the alternatives and start a little design work for you too. Regularly we adapt or tweak a piece of machinery to develop and provide the best product for the job at hand. It is no secret that our machinery is Continued next page

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often adapted to suit a customer’s factory or plant – we can do this because of the expertise of our sales, technical, and engineering teams. Spida strongly believes that this is our “point of difference” and our undeniable “offer to market.” Our commitment to partner with you applies to individual pieces of equipment as well as entire cutting, framing, and pressing systems. And, we are certainly riding the waves in each sector as we speak. Whilst most travel is at a stand-still from an International perspective, domestic travel is now top of mind in each country. Spida’s service and installation teams are incredibly busy, and the utmost care is taken when travelling and visiting. Maintenance and service programs are highly valued, and our team of engineers reviews each piece of machinery, on site, to thoroughly plan a maintenance schedule according to the customer’s requirements and availability. A quick phone call to the Spida office can arrange a technician to site or put in place a “PMP” (preventative maintenance program) to suit. We at Spida also are very aware that there is pain in some of the building sectors in our world markets. There is an expectation that building could possibly slow in the coming months, if it hasn’t already, reflecting the Covid-19 shut-down experienced at the height of the pandemic. A shining light is that some savvy customers are taking the opportunity to explore and talk to us about the possibilities or options with machinery, so installation can occur during weeks when production may be slower. There is never a wrong time to reassess your production capabilities and increase accordingly to save labor, increase production, and eventually gain market share. Finally, our diverse and interesting world is one to contemplate and then take action. If saving on labor is your requirement, Spida has you covered with automation and efficiency. Is it time to update or upgrade? Simply make a call or visit the website to see what fits your requirements. Spida has so many pieces of machinery on offer for the frame and truss or components manufacturing plant, a review of the website or a phone call is the first step for securing your own piece of innovation and technology. www.spida.com. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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2004 Hundegger Speed-Cut SC-1 linear saw Roof truss and wall panel cutting, with 15 foot-wide auto-loading infeed conveyor system, auto-discharge and features a 16-nozzle, Ink-Jet marker, printing on the 1 1/2" edge, one or two boards stacked. As configured this saw can process any length of material up to 18 feet in length. The SC-1 processes lumber from ½" x 1 ½" to 7" x 18" in profile. According to Hundegger USA: "The Hundegger Whole House Saw TM is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) saw capable of cutting a wide range of roof, floor and wall framing components, including wood I-joists, laminated strand lumber (LSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-lam". Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. This saw requires an upgrade to the gripper wagon and the replacement of the invertor and cable. Repairs by the OEM are available at an additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required. $38,970 NOW $24,970 FOB NM Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2004 PCS/Mitek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw Automated cutting of sheathing (x & y axis) as directed by design software output Saw blade is enclosed for operator safety, reduced noise & dust extraction Computer with Computer Enclosure 460 Volt / 3 Phase $7,000 in repairs in 2015 Excludes Dust Collector Price in US Dollars. $17,900 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw

Alpine Speed Cut Express Parts Saw Saw is in Working Condition NO Computer & Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor Includes Saw Angulation Motor, Stop Rail with Brackets & Motor, Computer Enclosure with Stand 480 Volt / 3 Phase $5,000 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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. 480 volt, 3phase. $181,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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Koskovich 1999 Auto Omni Parts Spare parts to fit a 1999 Koskovich Auto Omni saw: saw heads #1 through #5 including motors, telescoping tubes and bearings, material conveyor chain with trucks, stationary main electrical panel with cards and contactors, stationary terminal panel with cards and contactors, transport electrical panel with cards and contactors, transport terminal panel box with cards and contactors, saw blades and operator console including cards (no PC or screen). Includes any available fastener hardware. $18,890 FOB NY. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw

2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015. A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

COMPUTER & CABINET FOR 2005 ALPINE SPEED CUT EXPRESS SAW $2,500 FOB Manitoba Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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2014 Alpine ALS 4.0 Linear Saw 2014 Alpine ALS 4.0 linear-feed saw. Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2x4" through 14" deep, thicknesses from 1.38" to 1.77" and board lengths from 36" to 24 feet, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts and optimizes material. Includes 24 foot long infeed conveyor and 15 foot outfeed conveyor, touchscreen monitor, Matthews Inkjet printer (one 3 ½” face), dust port and under-saw scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare blade, operator's manual and available standard spare parts kit from OEM. 230v, 3 phase,100 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI at 25 CFM air required. Weight of saw cabinet is 3,500 lbs. OEM installation available at an additional charge.

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2003 PCS Twin Axis Sheathing X-Y Saw Optimizes sheathing material as it cuts X and Y axis simultaneously in one pass through the saw. Cuts up to 1" thick OSB or plywood sheathing material, minimum width 3". Fully enclosed to reduce noise, dust, and improve operator safety; fully automated via downloaded sheathing cutting from wall design software to system PC with Windows 7 OS. Includes 8 foot long idler in-feed conveyor, out-feed conveyor with pop-up skate wheels, user's manual, electrical schematic, (1) spare blade and all available spare parts. OEM upgrades including heat sensors on blades. NOTE: operator does have to manually pull the board against the fence until feed-rollers advance the sheathing material (pusher cylinder repair was discontinued by OEM). 480v, 3phase, 40 Amp electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical PC. 100 PSI at 14 CFM air required. $13,970 FOB PA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

SPIDA AUTOMATED TRUSS SAW Generation 3 Automated Stop & Automated Saw Rotation as directed by Truss Software 5.5 HP Motor with 17.7" Blade Angles from 10 Degrees to 170 Degrees Length of Cut: 23.6" Depth of Cut: 5.9" New Computer and Software(Version 1:18) in 2015 20' Outfeed Table with Automated Stop 10' Infeed Roller Conveyor (Needs New Rollers) $14,900 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2015 Monet B-200 90/90 chord saw, cuts from 2x3 to 2x12 lumber to 20 foot lengths, blocks from 1'-6". (2) blades fixed at 90 degrees, for end cuts only. Includes power length control with digital display and scrap deflector pans. Electrical s/o cord support track needs repair. No scrap conveyor or incline included. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $24,970 FOB TX. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

$47,990 FOB OR 2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 automated 5 blade component saw cuts maximum 20' 2x10 (2x12 maximum if hold downs are moved and re-bolted) lumber with minimum 5° and maximum 144° angles. Shortest 90/90 cut is 16" and shortest four-angle cut is 2'. Includes digital single side setup on touch screen display, scrap incline conveyor, air brakes, user manual with calibration instructions, and all available spare parts and blades (pictured). Incline conveyor needs repair. Infeed hold downs need to be replaced. PLC and touch screen may need to be replaced. 440 Volt, 3 phase electrical required. Phone and on-site support available direct from Monet DeSauw Inc. at additional cost.

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1996 Alpine SpeedCut Centerline Saw with SpeedMeasure 1996 SpeedCut Centerline Saw with SpeedMeasure, centerline radial arm saw includes center-point cutting, turntable cutting system, 20 foot SpeedMeasure system with 20 foot idler infeed conveyor and 10 foot idler outfeed conveyor. 230 volt, 2 phase electrical. Price: $7,470 FOB SD Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2003 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw $22,497 FOB WY

2001 MONET DESAUW B500 COMPONENT SAW Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts. Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales. (1) 30" Blade & (4) 16" Saw Blades cut from 18" to 20'. Lumber Hold Downs. Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Missing Push buttons for Blade #5 will be replaced. $22,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 Alpine AutoMill SC, model 348A component saw. Servo controlled computerized saw. From the OEM's literature, "... sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files) and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto management reporting. The SC cuts from 2'-6" to 20'-0" long material in size range from 2x3" through 2x12", and 4-angle floor webs from 3'-4". Includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, shaker under-saw conveyor, spare set of blades and all available spare parts. 480v/ 60Hz/ 3 phase electrical required.

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NEW! 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RT Roof truss saw with printing option for 3 1/2" face printing, servo-controlled angulation axis of movement, and live deck. Cuts Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 lumber up to 16'. Includes crooked lumber sensor (CLS), vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade, and any available spare parts. 240 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. 110 PSI air at 16 CFM required. $79,990 NOW $39,990 FOB MT. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2004 TCT Model 1050 Linear Saw • Cut 2x4 Four Angle Parts from 13 1/2" to 20' • Cut Three Angle Parts down to 3" • 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24" Blade • Ink Jet Printer • Scrap Conveyor $22,900 NOW $21,900 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw Complete Roof Truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit with auto-loading conveyor system, autodischarge. 20' timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (upgraded in 2015) on two 1 1/2" face, vertical end-mill READY option. Includes small part discharge and 20'+ incline scrap conveyor. Windows XP operating system. Spare blades, extra spares parts, well maintained, one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. $79,600 NOW $76,990 FOB NY Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

New Spida 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. $19,699 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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 horizontal scrap conveyor. 480 volt, 3 phase. $56,500 Base, FOB MO.

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2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

USED ALS 276 LINEAR SAW COMPUTERS & SERVO PARTS • IPC-6606 Industrial Computer (2 Available) - $1,125 Each

Clary Master Component Saw 5 Blade Component Saw. Powered Angulation. Pneumatic Blade Brakes. Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Serial #340059. ___ Volt / 3 Phase. $7,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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.

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The Battle Within Our Operations By Ben Hershey, CEO 4Ward Solutions Group

Does this conversation sound familiar? “How fast can we reliably supply that component job to our customer?” asks the sales manager. “And don’t make us look like fools by telling me a date that will never be met or is too far out!” “I will tell you how fast,” says the manufacturing manager, “just as soon as you look in your crystal ball and give me a forecast that predicts how many components all of you will sell over the next 12 months!”

ecalling the several operations I have owned and operated, I know I’m not alone in being able to relate to this, because this scenario is a constant battle that exists in our industry. Sometimes we can liken a component operation (and almost any building operation) to an hour glass with demand on one end and supply on the other. In between, we have sales, design, and manufacturing – and often design seems to be just a small opening between the other two. It is the constant tension that usually puts up big thick silo walls between sales, design, and manufacturing, so that the three groups have an impact on either side of the demand/capacity equation. If your sales manager asked the question above, would your manufacturing team be able to give a straight answer? Would the response begin with all of the reasons why an answer is not possible (model mix, seasonality, labor, unpredictable downtime, quality issues, etc.)? Or, maybe the answer is a theoretical maximum output. (“One day, last decade, we produced X number of components, so that is my answer.”) This response will cause great frustration if the sales folks think “X” is a real number and start planning to try to create that much demand. The more likely answer probably will be something with the word “average” in the mix (“We average making Y components per day/week/month.”). Of course, the problem with driving demand to an average is that, roughly 50% of the time, the output will be too low to meet the expectations

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The better answer would be a range based on an analysis of the data related to the actual output: “We can reliably produce somewhere between A and B with an average of C, where A and B are the upper and lower limits.” If the sales manager pushes hard enough (“How many units can we reliably supply and let’s assume our jobs are on the line?”), then the only number that can be used is the lower limit (B) – which in some cases may be close to zero. This tension between the various operating groups can cause great damage to your customers’ experience with you and eventually drive the company out of business. How would things be different if this were not the case? What would happen if there were no silos and each group worked as a team to try to balance capacity with demand? If your organization is experiencing some of these difficulties, then you should consider using these steps toward improvement. A combination of changes, including business intelligence/data analytics, lean and Six Sigma principles of visual management systems, employee engagement, quality improvement, level loading scheduling systems, etc., can help your team achieve a stable and predictable system of manufacturing. This can lead to market share growth (with happier customers) and a significant improvement in profit margin. Constant communications (weekly sales and operations planning meetings, for example) and a team effort to smooth demand (spot sales, customer incentives, making off-seasons products to balance seasonality, etc.) are essential to not let this happen. So where do you start? Here is a summary of investments you can use.

Eliminate Chaos and Complexity What would happen if manufacturing could smooth the output line by building robust systems? By making the process more predictable because you understand your capacity, and you have good data to back it up, it becomes easier to see the bottlenecks. This even relates to a current group babbling about how many saws are needed versus the setups at a gantry table. You need to understand the data including mix of work, demand, etc. to actually determine what you need. This gives your teams an opportunity to figure out ways to increase overall capacity by smashing these constraints.

Break Bottlenecks to Increase Capacity Once output increases, your teams can work together to sell this additional capacity. Think about the profit margins of these additional sales. Since the costs of labor, overhead, and facilities have already been absorbed by the existing output, every additional unit (component, etc.) has fantastic profit margins. This assumes little to no additions to achieve this new level of output (this is more realistic than one might think when large amounts of waste are removed from the system using the lean principles). If this is the case, the only increase in cost would be the materials and utilities needed to produce these additional units. Continued next page

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Sell Demand for a Fraction of the Cost Implementing lean, Six Sigma, and collaborative teamwork takes real dedication at every level in the organization. This can be a significant investment (time, training, coaching, etc.). However, the return on this investment will be enormous. For example, at one organization with which I have had the privilege to work, after a little more than two years on their lean journey, manufacturing reached the point of sharing real-time demand of their bottleneck operations with their sales teams (who had also gone through all of the same lean training and participated on improvement teams). This allowed for a more robust and dynamic pricing system based on how much capacity was currently available. This system resulted in higher customer satisfaction, an increase in sales, and profits went up significantly. Those organizations that have embedded these concepts and philosophies into their culture know the enormous potential this creates. And remember, lean is not just for manufacturing; all parts of the company must be involved in order to balance demand with capacity and break down the silos. If any of us at the 4Ward Solutions Team can be of assistance to you and your business, please let us know. Our team has assisted companies with change management hundreds of times to help leaders understand the importance of listening.

Best Practice Tip Most of the building industry organizations have always looked at safety, quality, and productivity, in that order, and we expect all others to follow suit. But in today’s post COVID-19 lockdown, it is evident that our operations will have restrictions on manpower density per square foot to adhere to the social distancing norms laid out by local and state authorities. Some manufacturing sites may be operating with 30‒50% less workforce than usual. As we operate in this manner, it is always good to follow best practice guidelines. You can find many of those best practices at the SBCA website on Coronavirus resources. Even the 4Ward team has been following best practices as we work with clients by asking ahead of time what requirements are in place and using our own PPE equipment including masks. Check out the resources on the SBCA website and make sure you are following good best practices.

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Solutions Group including Consulting, Labor, Offsite, Design, Software Programming, and Back Office Solutions. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward team with more than 150 years of experience. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Solutions to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben 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 ten years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623512-6770. © 2020 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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2007 MANUAL APOLLO SAW Direct Drive 5 HP Motor with 18" Blade. Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36" Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Laser Guide, Stroke Limter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. Turntable Air Brake. 30' of Roller Conveyor with Stands. Price is in US Dollars $13,900 FOB Alberta Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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 ( L i v e D e c k ) . O u t f e e d C o n v e y o r. 230 Volt / 3 Phase. $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2000 TIMBERMILL 6-20 PRO COMPONENT SAW Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12" up to 20'-0". Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy. Power Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Uploaded PDF: Alpine TimberMill 6-20 Literature.pdf $29,900 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 (REFURBISHED IN 2014) MAX CUSTOM CUTTER Model WA420 (4 High - 20' Capacity). Refurbished in 2014 by Eide Machinery. Automated Length & Angle Function as directed by Truss Design Software. Operator Station with Computer & Touch Screen Control. 20' Left Hand Measuring System & 16' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 6.17 HP Motor with 25.6" Blade. 220 Volt / 3 Phase. Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 NOW $23,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1993 MiTek Easy Set 5-blade component saw, Model 700000/1000 with swing-arm central control system, touch-screen, digital/analog display, power hold-down, carriage, belt under-saw waste conveyor, dust-hoods, some spare blades (one each 15", 16", 18.5", 20" & 29") and a manual. Cuts from 12"@ 90/90, floorwebs from 18", and 2x4 through 2x12 up to 20'. 460 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical required. $4,970 FOB WI. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1993 Timbermill 6-20 Component Saw Model MH6E-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $15,990 FOB MO Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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DELIVERING PRECISION The Vekta Razer V5 is the ultimate linear saw, designed to have maximum safety, flexibility and capability. The Razer can be customized to suit• Your Budget: Fully installed systems starting at $180,000 USD, with upgrade options as your budget and needs change over time. • Your Workflow: Left-to-right or right-to-left lumber flow, as well as in from the front or back and out to the front or back. • Your Space: Fully customizable to fit into even the smallest plants. Everything is built to order, so Vekta can customize virtually any aspect of your machine. • Your Processes: Highly configurable software that easily lets you choose where and how optimizing is done, what you want printed on each different component type, cut orders, options to go paperless and so much more. For detailed specifications please email info@vektausa.com Don’t just look at the outputs. You need to consider the entire package. The support, being a local supplier and not international, the servicing requirements and costs, optimization, absolutely everything. Vekta and the Razer ticks all the boxes. Andrew Sternberg, Dahlsens

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USED FLOOR WEB SAW (HYDRO-AIR?) 4 Blades plus Cut-Off Blade. Manual Length Adjustment, Powered Angulation. Belt Waste Conveyor Under Saw (needs repair) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. 230 Volt / 3 Pahse. $15,000 NOW $12,500 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Clary Floor Clary Shortcutter Shortcutter Roof Roof & &LAUDERFloor Truss Truss Web Web Saw Saw DALE HAM•• Four ILTON Four 55 HP HP Cutting Cutting Heads Heads •• Cut 24" SUPER Cut 2x4 2x4 and and 4x2 4x2 Lumber Lumber •• M & nn gg ll ee SAW M aa nn uu aa ll L L ee nn gg tt hhCHOP & A A Adjustments 10 HP (3 Phase) Adjustments •• Powered p - C u t Swith aw Powered Material MaterialUConveyor Conveyor with Overhead Hold Downs Blade. Overhead Material Materialwith Hold24" Downs •• Chain F o o& t Incline Pedal Chain Drag Drag Waste Waste & Incline Conveyor Air Cylinder Conveyor $5,900 FOB p e rMN. ation. $5,900 Now Now $3,900 $3,900 O FOB MN. Wasserman & Please reference attached literature for Wasserman & Associates Associates 800-382-0329 cutting capacity. Excludes: TigerStop and 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor. 2 Saws Available - One Right Hand and One Left Hand - $3,900 Each. FOB WI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1984 TIMBERMILL 6 BLADE SAW (SHORTENED 2007 Baker Chop 2007 Chop Saw Saw TOBaker CUT FLOOR TRUSS •• 20 36" 20 HP HP Motor Motor with with 36" Blade Blade WEBS) •• 12" xx 12" Cutting Capacity 12" Six 12" Cutting blades cutCapacity floor truss webs, •• 20' Infeed & 15' Roller 20' roof Infeed 15' Outfeed Outfeed truss& webs and wall Roller panel Conveyor Conveyor parts from 12" up to 8'-6". •• 10' Bar with Stops 10' Stop Stop Bar Angulation with Manual Manual Powered &Stops Carriage. •• Remote Control Station (Hydraulic Remote Control Station (Hydraulic Chain Drag Waste & Incline Powered Saw Powered Saw Cycle) Cycle) Conveyor. Dust Hood. Excludes •• 4" Outlet 4" Dust Dust DustOutlet Collector and Hose. • 480 // 33 Phase 480 Volt Volt Phase Price is in US Dollars. $20,000 Now•$16,500 FOB Manitoba. FOB FOB AZ AZ Call Call for for price price Wasserman & Associates Wasserman & Associates Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com

2016 HAIN QUICK RAFTER CUTTER Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6. Motors: Two 2 HP / 3 Phase (currently powered at 208 volt). 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. Includes Infeed Roller Conveyor. Video available upon request. $8,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Radial Radial Arm Arm Saw Saw Solid radial arm Solid American American built built radial arm saw saw with with 16’ 5hp 3ph. 3ph. 16’ infeed infeed and and outfeed outfeed tables. tables. 5hp Purchased $6,450. Purchased in in June June 2018 2018 for for $6,450. Selling saw after after Selling this this two-year-old two-year-old saw installing installing an an automatic automatic saw. saw. Ready Ready for for immediate immediate pick pick up: up: Northstar Northstar Systembuilt, Systembuilt, 203 203 Industrial Industrial Dr., Dr., Redwood Redwood Falls, Falls, MN. MN. $2,500 $2,500 Contact: Contact: William William Scott Scott 507-587-8240 507-587-8240 –– text text or or call call william.scott@northstarsb.com william.scott@northstarsb.com

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2007 2007 Omni Omni Miser Miser RT RT Saw Saw •• Automated Automated Roof Roof Truss Truss Cutting Cutting & & Marking Marking Saw Saw •• 55 HP HP Motor Motor with with 16" 16" Blade Blade (cuts (cuts 2x3 2x3 through through 2x12 2x12 up up to to 20' 20' in in length) length) •• Auto Auto Deck Deck (5 (5 chain) chain) •• Ink Ink Jet Jet Print Print System System A A (One (One Face) Face) •• Crooked Crooked Lumber Lumber Sensor Sensor •• Computer Computer with with Enclosure Enclosure & & Stand Stand Uploaded Uploaded PDF: PDF: Omni Omni Miser Miser with with Auto Auto Deck.pdf Deck.pdf $39,900 $39,900 NOW NOW $29,900 $29,900 FOB FOB MT MT Wasserman Wasserman & & Associates Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com

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Safety Safety Speed Speed Manufacturing Manufacturing model model 7000, 7000, ve ve 64 64 inch inch crosscut, crosscut, 22 inch inch maximum maximum thicknes thicknes 10 10 foot foot welded welded steel steel frame frame with with integrated integrated counterweight counterweight system, system, adjustable adjustable vertical vertical and and vertical to cutting. Includes Safety Speed Manufacturing Model XL Panel vertical7400 to horizontal horizontal cutting.Saw Includes mac mac wheels, quick gauges Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400down XL*,bar, vertical saw, 3 HPand down bar, wheels, panel quick stop stop gauges and mate mate Options available lower frame Options thickness, available include include lower frame extens extens induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum accuracy within bar, vacuum and 208-230/460 bar, vacuum and midway midway fence. 208-230/460 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated standfence. and linear phase, power +$100.00). phase, 22 HP HPvertical power optional optional +$100.00). $8,6 $8,6 V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable and horizontal

765-751-9990 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 digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 2000 Auto-Omni Saw 2000phase, Auto-Omni Component Saw +$100.00). single 2 HP Component power optional

55765-751-9990 Blade Blade Automated Automated Component Component Saw. Saw. Computer, Computer, Enclosure Enclosure & & Stand. Stand. Remote Remote Monitor. Monitor. Matthews Matthews Ink Ink Jet Jet Printer. Printer. Feed Feed Conveyor Conveyor Upgraded Upgraded with with Trucks Trucks at at 6" 6" Centers Centers (for (for faster faster cutting). cutting). Shaker Shaker Waste Waste Pan. Pan. Excludes Excludes Incline Incline Waste Waste Conveyor. Conveyor. Avaialble Avaialble in in March March 2020. 2020. $25,900 $25,900 FOB FOB OH OH Wasserman Wasserman & & Associates Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com

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1994 1994 TimberMill TimberMill 6-20 6-20 Component Component Saw Saw •Six Blades •Six Blades cut cut 4x2 4x2 & & 2x4 2x4 through through 2x12 2x12 Lumber Lumber from from 12” 12” up up to to 20’-0” 20’-0” •Powered •Powered Angulation Angulation & & Carriage Carriage •Chain •Chain Drag Drag Waste Waste & & Incline Incline Conveyor Conveyor •Extra •Extra Set Set of of Blades Blades •Many •Many New New Parts Parts in in the the Last Last 22 Years Years •Removed •Removed from from Service Service in in July July 2017 2017 $15,500 $15,500 NOW NOW $14,500 $14,500 FOB FOB SD SD Wasserman Wasserman & & Associates Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com Monet DeWall 90/90 wall

Servo Servo Driven Driven Single Single B B Automated Cutting with Software Automated Cutting with Software 20' 20' Capacity Capacity Loading Loading Automated Automated Clamping Clamping & & Angle Angle & & Bevel Bevel Driv Driv Floor Floor Truss Truss & & Wal Wal Outfeed Outfeed Table Table with with Waste Waste Conveyor Conveyor (under (under ss Incline Waste Conveyo Incline Waste Conveyo Updated Updated Computer Computer with with Window Window

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections. Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team. TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry! •

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Background The Advertiser - June 2017 | Page #30 Compliance with ANSI/TPI 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2014 requires maintaining member to member gaps at less than 1/8 inch. An exception would be for floor truss chord splices where the limit is 1/16 inch. While building trusses, the code calls for tight joints. In a roof truss where member to member contact exists, the joint calculation for design assumes one member is hard against the other members. In a compression situation, the force will compress the area consuming the gap. When this happens, it creates a change which effectively reduces the member length and changes the resultant geometry. Often this will create additional deflection that was not considered in the original design.

ost readers are aware of the issues with member to member gap, but as a refresher it might be important to have a review. Recently, an evaluation was made of a fabricator via a video conference. In the review, the following truss was inspected. Figure 1 shows the actual photo. The truss was passed, and it was communicated to the manager that the truss looked great. Subsequently, a field audit was made the next day on-site. The trusses were reinspected (see Figure 2). Do you see the problem?

Figure 1. Photo audited by video conference.

While it might not have been apparent to the person looking at the photograph, the truss pitch transition joint needed a more thorough investigation. That on-site investigation led to the following findings. Figure 2. Photo from on-site audit. Continued next page

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The trusses had member to member gaps that exceeded 1/8”. Can you see the problem now? At another joint, the same issues are a little easier to identify from a fresh vantage point. In both cases, the trusses (while they were being fabricated) had modifications to the design that are not allowed per the ANSI/ TPI 1 Standard. In both cases, truss builders inserted a wooden wedge at the joint to close the member to member gap. Their intention was admirable. It was great that the workers realized gap was a problem! The solution, however, was wrong. Per ANSI/TPI 1 the proper method to facilitate this gap would have been to: 1. Recut the material if the material was mis-cut. 2. Re-adjust the jigging if the profile was out of dimension. 3. Shim the joint per ANSI/TPI 1 section 3.7.6.3: 3.7.6.3 Correction Procedure. Correction procedures for joints with gaps exceeding these tolerances shall require shimming, unless otherwise specified by a Truss Designer. Shims shall be of galvanized metal, or alternatives approved by a Truss Designer, to obtain firm bearing between members. Metal shims shall be at least ¾ in. (19 mm) wide and long enough to bend over at least 1 in. (25 mm) along the member being shimmed. The metal shim shall be fixed in position with a deformed– shank (i.e., ring- or screw-shank) 6d nail (0.120 in. (3 mm) diameter and 2 in. (5 mm) long), or other fastener capable of resisting withdrawal, to prevent loss or accidental removal (see Figure 3.7-5). Using this procedure, the shim should be a galvanized metal or alternatives approved by a Truss Designer. (The truss designer in this situation was never consulted.) The shim would never have been adequate due to its fragility and compressibility. Due to its size, the overall lumber values are zero. Should the workers have resorted to shimming? This is an important consideration. Shimming should only be the last recourse. When re-cutting or re-jigging is not reasonable, this may be the only option. Remember, your customer is paying for “store bought” trusses, not cobbled together, “we will get it right eventually” trusses. Yes, it’s true that some clients might not even notice or realize the issue, but for those who do, you will be losing a potential future client forever.

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including on-site inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis. Glenn Traylor Structural Building Components Industry Consultant http://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntraylor PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RT 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw, roof truss saw with printing option for 3 1/2" face printing, servo-controlled angulation axis of movement, and live deck. Cuts Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 lumber up to 16'. Includes crooked lumber sensor (CLS), vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade, and any available spare parts. 240 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. 110 PSI air at 16 CFM required. $38,990 FOB MT Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1995 Timbermill 6-20 G Component Saw 1995 Timbermill component saw, model MH6G-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes (1) 30", (2) 20" and (3) 14" blades, analog scales, chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. In use daily. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. Price: $18,970 FOB SD Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2006 Koskovich Servo Omni Component Saw

2006 Servo Omni component saw, five-blade, servo-controlled saw that has been well maintained and is configured with [1] 30 inch blade, [3] 20 inch blades and [1] 12 inch blade. Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 from 3 ft. to 20 ft. in length. This saw includes full set of spare blades, scrap conveyor, manual, spare blade motor, spare encoders, and test wires. Wired for 480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

765-751-9990 2003 Koskovich 5-Blade Auto Omni Component Saw Koskovich 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, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. Cuts lengths from 2'-6" to 20' and 4x2 orientation from 1'-6" at 90/90 or 2'-6" at 4-angles. Includes shaker-pan waste conveyor with factory side pans. [1] 30" and [3] 20" spare blades, any available spare electronic boards or parts. Currently under power and in operation. Digital readout of length needs repair. Available after October 7, 2019. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 90 Amp electrical required. $16,970 FOB CO Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com.

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2006 Koskovich Omni Miser RT 2006 Koskovich Omni Miser RT linear saw. Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for roof truss (square & angle cut) components. With optional extended incline deck, 5 lumber magazines, 8 ft through 16 ft, (4-2x4"& 1-2x6"), bulk feeder (handles full units of lumber to 16 ft), “A” Print option (one 3 1/2" face), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare control card, manual and spare blade. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. 110 PSI air required. Price: $53,980 $34,980 Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

$44,990 FOB BC Circa 2009 Koskovich Omni Miser II Bevel RTWF Linear Saw

Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for roof truss (BEVEL, square & angle cut) components. Ink jet printer prints on face and edge of board. Live feed 20' auto deck handles lumber 2x3 through 2x12 to 20’ long. Includes pneumatically actuated, auto exit roller, out-feed table, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, and computer console.Spare parts include 3 blades, bevel motor, 4 power cables, 2 encoders,14 complete computer cards, 2 elevation brake assemblies, gripper motor, power supply, 2 amplifiers, spare rebuilt inkjet printer head, and all other available spare parts. 480v 3 phase power and 18 CFM at 125 PSI air required. Saw is currently under power and operational.

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2004 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 24' Capacity Loading Conveyor System Automated Infeed Wheel Automated Clamping & Positioning System Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting 24' Capacity Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer (ink jet printer needs repair) 6 Arm Storage Deck (adjacent to saw outfeed table) Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor A/C System for Control Cabinet Video avalable upon request

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$68,990 FOB MI Depauw Combi-Cut Saw Used/As-is – Working condition as taken from service – with updated electronics and full length shaker/scrap conveyor. [Or Optional Fully Reconditioned with 30 day warranty, call for price.] Features: 2x4 lumber flat or upright; (5) 14” diameter carbide tipped blades; feed rate 34 parts/ minute; aluminum engraved scales for length, digital readout for angle; saw angle adjustment; piece predetermining counter; overhead suspension wiring; emergency shutoff; shaker style (vibrating) waste conveyor/belt scrap conveyor. Priced at $19,900 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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1998 Auto-Omni Component Saw • 4 Blade Automated Component Saw • Ink Jet Printer • Shaker Waste Pan • The saw was subject to smoke & soot from a nearby fire (no fire damage) • Needs a New Computer • Add $2,000 for Incline Waste Conveyor $13,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Automated wall panel up cut saw is designed for automated, accurate cutting and marking and was OEM factory reconditioned in October 2019. Features a 24" blade powered by a 7.5 HP motor, inkjet plate and sub-component marking, automated rotation up to 140 degrees, automated saw stroke, optimization software, and touch screen operation. Up to 20' cutting capacity and 18' marking capability. Includes 20' infeed, 20' outfeed, and spare blade. 230-460V 3 phase power and 115V single phase power required.

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long 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 digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $12,299 Base, FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2019 MiTek Ready Feed Infeed Deck 2019 MiTek Ready Feed infeed deck, 5-arm sloping infeed deck, 20 foot wide x 20 foot long, 3 HP motor, includes "auto advance" forward motion sensors, touch-bar forward & reverse controls, and alternate foot-pedal forward & reverse control. Adjustable legs work with various saw infeed heights, steel plate between first three chains to allow feeding of smaller pieces without pieces falling through gaps. 2004 TCT Model 1100 From the OEM, "Decrease saw cutting time by providing a constant supply of Linear Saw lumber to the sawyer's fingertips. The system provides a buffer between the Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’. forklift operator and the sawyer. The adjustable height allows the conveyor to Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and be set above the height of the saw, enabling gravity to work to your advantage Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP as lumber is fed into the saw. This 20 foot system is able to support and move Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap lumber from 4 foot to 20 foot long." 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

DELIVERING PRECISION The industry lacked an affordable timber picking system that could be used with any saw and configured for even the smallest plants. So, we built one The Vekta Packfeeder Ed Serrano, Managing Director, Vekta Automation

The clever system features packs of timber located just 2 inches apart on two rows, one above the other. New packs are loaded from one central location at the back of the system. The end result? A new timber picking and delivery system that takes up a fraction of the floor space, is far more adaptable/configurable, and costs far less than anything else on the market! The Vekta Packfeeder is now a viable upgrade option for virtually any plant - regardless of size! Ask us how it will work for you!

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FOB Manitoba USED KLAISLER 14' X 50' END EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Klaisler 14' x 20" Diameter Gantry Roller (track mounted) with Hydraulic Roll Lifter & Ride Platform. (10) Plastic Top Tables with Drilled/Tapped Steel Bottom Chord & Unistrut Jig Rails. Pop-Up Rollers (for end eject). (1) Half Table (steel bottom chord, needs plastic). Roof Truss Jig Hardware (pucks & end stops). Overhead Power Cable, Carriers & Track. 230 Volt / 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor. Excludes: Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor.

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If you average 4.5 trusses per setup, 89´ Board FT/truss, and 5 minutes build time each − here’s how the numbers compare. (4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min. (13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

(4.5 × 5.0) + .25 = 22.75 min. (.25 ÷ 22.75) × 100 = 1.1%

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1979 TTS 1235 TRAVELMATIC PRESS & TABLES

Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform (Track Mounted) 11 Each - 42" x 12' Tables (Beam Supported) Floor Mounted Track/I-Beam

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• 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar Gantry Roller (Recessed Track • Ride Platform Mounted) • 14' x 24" Diameter Roller (1" • New 480 Volt Electrical Cable Wall Thickness) in 2018 • (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear • New 156' of Track in 2018 (2-39', 2-28' and 2-11') Motors • Soft Start Inverter • E x c l u d e s : Ta b l e s , E x i t i n g • Flashing Beacon Light (Motion Conveyor & Finish Roller Indicator) Add $72,500 for 56' of New End Eject Klaisler Table with Weg-It Jigging.

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Critical Summertime Repeated Problem Areas Hindering Sales Todd Drummond

ear after year, too many companies suffer needlessly with the same common problems. Even after making new equipment investments and receiving assurances that things will be different, the old issues keep rearing their heads.

! Even with the additional equipment investment, production cannot ramp up to meet the demands. ! The production schedule is far too many weeks out and is unreliable. ! The design department capacity is sorely dependent on more personnel. ! The design department’s schedule is unreliable or non-existing and is frustrating for the sales staff. ! Salespeople are wasting too much time having to contact someone within the company to find status information for every project.

No matter the equipment investment, production cannot keep the new order schedule at a reasonable level, such as two weeks. A few things, in particular, cause these repeated scheduling problems, but most companies are unwilling to seriously address these issues because they do not want to change current methods. The number one reason that too many companies do not have a reliable schedule is they are still using board foot (BF) or sales dollars for units of measurement. Ask any production foreman if they believe BF or sales dollars units are a reliable unit of measure, and every single one will tell you it is not. Every production foreman has to make mental adjustments to all of the orders when using these unreliable units, even though far more reliable units to measure and schedule production exist. For those trying to use sales dollars, can the shop produce the order quicker when the order has a lower margin rate? The answer is “no.” Maybe it is time to update your company’s scheduling units to something far more reliable, and that also can be used for an effective incentive program to enhance the total output. (See also Reliable and accurate man-minutes) Continued next page

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Hopefully, if your company invested in equipment upgrades, your company got a bump in overall production output. But that is not happening with everyone. There are companies spending millions on new equipment and getting less total output. How can this possibly happen? When you focus on the wrong units of measurement, such as BF per man-minutes, your company can be misled into investing in the wrong equipment. It is truly shameful how much money is being wasted on the wrong equipment by many companies. TDC has the numbers to prove this statement, and your company can easily confirm it. Besides new equipment, too many are blind to simple practices that can significantly enhance the total output of the manufacturing. However, that type of information is propriety. All design departments should have a reliable schedule on which salespeople and customers can rely to know when the work will be completed. Just like the capacity schedules for any other department, such as truss manufacturing or delivery, the design department should have a reliable capacity schedule. A salesperson being told they will get an answer “sometime next week” should not be acceptable. Every single project can and should be logged, time estimated, and assigned to align with the capacities within the design group. In other words, the design department should be treated like any other department. It should be appropriately managed with a reliable method of measuring and scheduling capacity on which your sales and customers can rely. There are different process methods that most design departments can adopt that would enhance total output without negatively affecting the accuracy of the work. Too often, designers will only use the same tools, such as their current design program, and dismiss other methods without proper vetting. The biggest obstacle stated by many is the lack of time to test and adopt new practices. Most will say they will evaluate and review other methods during the slow winter months, but, year after year, nothing changes. Every manager, design mangers included, must never allow the “we are too busy” excuse to stop them from implementing better processes. Whether it is adopting an easy to use application like Sum+It to greatly enhance the speed of truss quoting or adopting other tools within the current design software, design managers need to be open to improvements. Just imagine how unacceptable it would be if the production foreman tried to explain how they cannot take the time to install a new automated component saw because there isn’t time to go offline and replace the current manual saw. Just like planning new equipment installation, new methods and processes should be evaluated, planned, and executed in the design department. Continued next page

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It is truly difficult to understand how some companies can still operate effectively by using cellphones and emails as their primary means of communication. If your salespeople must call the different department managers or admin assistance to find out any project information or the status of the project, they are wasting seemingly countless hours for themselves and others every week. Often lumberyards try repeatedly to implement their expensive POS system to communicate and manage all departments, such as installed sales, delivery, and component plants. Still, in the end, the salespeople must rely on phone calls and emails to manage their projects. No matter the size of your company, large multi-location, or a single small location, all project information and status should be instantly available via the web-browser on their cellphone in their pocket without having to contact anyone else. No matter the department, such as delivery, component plant, doors, and specialty, all project information should be at the salesperson’s fingertips using any web-browser. (See also AppWright) Here are the two critical points for solving all of the headaches. First: admit that what worked in the past was a good thing, but now it is time to evolve to a higher level. In other words, you need to change and improve your current practices in every department. Besides protecting one’s pride and ego, the next obstacle is knowing how to make the change. The second critical point: admit it is okay to ask for help. Having someone show you how to improve your processes is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of confidence. So, if your company is repeating these same issues every summer, maybe it is time for your company to take that step and ask for assistance. When you want more than hype, TDC is your best source for learning about the very best and latest practices to keep your company competitive. Change that usually takes months and years can be accomplished in weeks and months with TDC’s assistance. The implementation of the suggestions produces an average gain of three to six points in net profits. TDC has proven real-world expertise that goes far beyond what many expect and has provided consulting services for well over one hundred clients—using proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles that include refined time standard man-minutes for truss manufacturing. So, before you buy equipment, get TDC’s advice! TDC does not receive referral fees from any equipment or plate vendors, and you can trust TDC for unbiased vendor and equipment recommendations shaped only by customer experiences. Please don’t take my word about TDC’s services, though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todddrummond.com/testimonials/.

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2005 KLAISLER 14' GANTRY ROLLER & TRACK • 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Mounted) • 14' x 24" Diameter Roller (1" Wall Thickness) • (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors • Soft Start Inverter • Flashing Beacon Light (Motion Indicator) • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar • Ride Platform • New 480 Volt Electrical Cable in 2018 • New 156' of Track in 2018 (2-39', 2-28' and 2-11') • Excludes: Tables, Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller Add $72,500 for 56' of New End Eject Klaisler Table with Weg-It Jigging.

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2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 Cummins ISC, 330 HP, 10 Spd, Spring Susp, 260” WB, 14,600 lb # FA, 40,000 lb # RA, 171,055 mi, 22’ 6” Flatbed with Moffett Forklift Mount Kit, Stk# TBN9368

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105' Klaisler SideEject Roof Truss Gantry System

(13) 14'x6' plastic top with steel bottom chord tables, with (10) skatewheel ejectors, and 24" aisles (filled in) to form 105' continuous working length system. Featuring (2) dual recessed (tracks under table) 24" dia gantry heads with table-height riding platforms, and dual park areas. Includes (1) 24" diameter x 14 foot throat finish press with dual 7 HP drives, Features 98' transfer-rollers to (23) outfeed conveyor rollers (15 idle/8 pwr.) feeds to 28 (140') outside idle conveyor. Includes dual festooned cable power cables, air-manifold, and any available spare hardware. 230/208v, 3 phase electrical required, 125 PSI air required.

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Jig-It Truss Jigging made easy An automated solution for tables new and old

For your existing roller plant or an option on your new build. The Jig-It automated positioning system will position pucks to create a Jig for the truss being assembled. • Independent fully automated pucks • Quantity of pucks can be customised • Touch Screen Control

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Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (1) 14' x 72" (missing one leg) and (7) 13'-6" x 56" tables (only two tables have ejectors). Tables are 27 1/2" from top of building surface to bottom of support leg. Tables designed for use with Wedge-It style pucks (not included). The 72" table has slots at 26 1/2" o/c and the 56" tables have slots at 17 1/2" o/c spacing. Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,400 each FOB OH. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW! CLARY KICKLEG FLOOR TRUSS MACHINE 6' x 20" Diameter Roller Press with Ride Platform Steel Plate Table with Pneumatic Clamping System Floor Track, Kicklegs & End Stands 5 HP Drive Motor (3 Phase) Add $500 Each for Steel Carts adjacent to Floor Truss Machine $13,900 NOW $8,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Spida Vertical Truss Stacker

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

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com Reconditioned Klaisler GR14-24 78’ Press System, Steel/Plastic Top with WizardPDS® Automation Gantry with 14’ X 24” Roll, Soft Start Drive with Brake, Operator Platform, Inverted Track System. WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c, length customized to your specification. Warranty, Installation & Operator Training Included.

2007 Klaisler Rolsplicer 2007 Klaisler RolSplicer splices 2 X 4 lumber for floor truss chords. Machine is left to right orientation. System features dual recessed simultaneous activation buttons, guarded motors and sprockets, and 3 HP motor. 230v, 3 phase power. $11,990 FOB ME Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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EZ-SET AUTO JIGGING EXCLUSIVE & PATENTED DESIGN Automatic Truss Jigging System to drastically reduce setup times. Allows for 100% embedment on the table, with top & bottom chord pucks in the same slot. TopSider or standard configurations available for conventional kick-leg, walk-thru, or our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems. Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon. Available in new machine installations or for retro-fitting your existing table. The TopSider is exclusively applicable for “kick or flip leg” style truss presses such as the Tri-Axis & Lumbermater® Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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PANEL CLIP PRESS, TABLE, TRAILER & TRUSS PLATES Panel Clip TK C-Clamp Press (10 Ton). Overhead Track & Trolley. Extra Aluminum C (for Floor Trusses). Unistrut Jig Table & Stands (build up to 50' trusses). Panel Clip Gooseneck Truss Trailer. Over 100 Boxes of Connector Plate Inventory (reference phot for quantity and description). Operation & Maintenance Manuals. $14,900 NOW $12,500 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2001 Robbins 16' Super Torque Finish Roller 16' x 24" Diameter Rollers Dual Forward & Reverse 5 HP Motors Safety Bars and Guide Rollers on Each Side 480 Volt / 3 Phase New Spare Parts: 2 Gear Boxes, 1 Drive Motor & 1 Sprocket Does Not Adequately Press Large HS Plates $22,000 NOW $19,500 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

MiTek Tracked Floor Truss Machine Builds floor trusses from 10" to 24" depths, to 30' lengths. Table is 7' wide x 42' overall length. Includes gantry with 24" diameter roll and pendant push-button controls, operator platform, electric s/o cord, (1) electrical mast, 10 HP drive motor and floor-mounted track with (4) end stops. 1/2" camber over 30'. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $36,980

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Eagle & MiTek Clamp 58 Ft System Eagle 14 foot maximum height x 58 foot maximum span, c-clamp system with strut jigging and additional MiTek c-clamp heads. One Eagle clamp has never been used (purchased new is 2018), the other is a 2017 model. The Eagle clamps are 2-stage 10 KSI hydraulic pressure clamps and the (2) working MiTek clamps are 20 KSI hydraulic pressure. The two MiTek clamps have been rebuilt. A third MiTek clamp is available for parts. One of each brand can accommodate 4x2 clamping. Unistrut jigging is 2013 and includes all available guides and attachments. Includes overhead beam and some spare clamp parts. The Eagle clamps are 220 volt, 1 phase electrical and the MiTek clamps are 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. $37,990 FOB CO. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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NEW! Table Guided Gantry System by Spida Machinery 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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Optional Wizard Ready Tables, Transfer Rollers, Exiting Conveyor, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. FOB IN | Inquire for Prices

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! •

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

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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.

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2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time). Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1980 TTS MODEL 1250 TRAVELMATIC PRESS & TABLES 50 Ton Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform Approximately 90' of Rail & Electrical Track (for Press). 15 Each - 41" x 12' Tables with End Eject Rollers. Unistrut Jig Rails & Wood Top (some of the wood top needs to be replaced). Tables can be lifted & relocated with the press 220 Volt/ 3 Phase. $19,500 NOW $16,900 FOB NY. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 Klaisler End-Eject 66 Foot Roof Gantry & Tables

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

Klaisler end-eject roof truss gantry with recessed rails, 66 foot working length x 14 foot maximum truss height. Includes (9) steel top tables, 72" wide, with drilled and tapped bottom chord areas plus (3) struts with steel in-between and (1) slotted steel top table 43" wide. Drilled & tapped tables with strut include pop-up idler rollers. Single gantry head has 24" diameter roll, 7.5 HP drive motor and pendant controls. Rail has raised ramp on one end of line to raise the head. (13) 5" diameter x 14 foot wide, standalone idler conveyors, (1) electrical mast with s/o cord & wire pulleys and all available jigging hardware are included. FRP's shown in photos are not included, but one can be added at an additional cost. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, 2018 Freightliner 114SD 2003 Eagle & Custom-Built Pedestals & Booms 2003 to 2005 Eagle FasTrac and custombuilt pedestals, quantity of (15) moveable pedestals. Each 24" wide x 20" deep x 30" tall, two stationary wheels on the back, one swivel wheel in front. Includes (4) 12 footlong boom arms with trollies, motor support frame and all available jigging. Press, floor track & motor in photos not included. $13,877 FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker 2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker, model 70300-50, automatic, four-pedestal flat stacker with controls. According to OEM specs, "...35 second cycle time. Stacks all truss configurations both left and right, single trusses up to 80 foot spans or two stacks to 40 foot spans...". Includes (4) 2000 PSI hydraulic drives, hand-held controller, control panel and (18) idler roller conveyors with stands. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $73,980 NOW $29,990 FOB VA. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

• 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

• Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • 46,452 miles and 3,097 hours as of 08/2019

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Better Tools for Optimizing Your Wall Panel Production

ur industry is continuously changing—there is no denying this fact. There is always a hot topic that gives birth to new buzzwords which gain popularity By Tracy Roe and begin trending. One of the latest examples is “Off Site Construction.” Everyone has heard it and, like many things in our industry, it takes on different meanings depending on the markets we serve or the services we provide. The root of the movement is increased efficiency— and this has been the core of the metal plate connected wood truss industry since its inception. Whether you consider yourself a traditional structural building component manufacturer or you’d like to capitalize on the current off-site momentum, Eagle has the tools you need. This month, we’re highlighting one more way that the capabilities built into our software can drive efficiency in your wall panel production. Having accurate wall panel bundling will save labor on the site. From specifying panel sequence, size, and orientation to creating forklift openings, TrueBuild® Layout with Panel Design has the solution. With the property grid and multiple display window docking options, you can easily create the view that works best for you.

The property grid allows the user to assign maximum bundle height and length. The grid also provides control over the location and size of your forklift openings. Easily and quickly watch your bundle being created from either the panel list window or by selecting panels in the plan view. Continued next page

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The property grid will also allow the user to edit the alignment of the panels in the bundle. Left, center, or right will give instant feedback in the bundling view window. All of this control plus a parametric 3D view gives you the efficient tools you need to completely optimize your bundles prior to production.

Your design software should work as hard as you do. Our panel design software has been written from the ground up with tools that offer unprecedented control and efficiency. All of these tools are designed to help ensure that TruebuildÂŽ Layout with Panel Design, the most advanced panel design software to hit the market in decades, will provide your design team with complete model control and previously unavailable features at their fingertips. As always, if you have any questions before, during, or after this series, please contact us via email or visit www.eaglemetal.com. Let us empower you to build more. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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IBS/Comsoft Wall Panel Light Bars Reconditioned dual 16’ foot long light bars, includes spare light board. Light bars are compatible with all light-bar equipped or ready IBS/Comsoft, Panels Plus, etc. wall panel equipment driven by ITW (IBS) or other compatible design software. 110 volt, single phase electrical. $18,890 NOW $16,550 FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2019 Demo 12' Portable Sheathing Bridge • Lightly Used 12' Portable Sheathing Bridge • Programmable Fastener Spacing with PLC Touch Pad Entry • One Touch Selection for Field or Seam Pattern • Gun Tilt at Sheathing Seams • Staggered Fastener Pattern at Seams • Adjustable Tool Down Pressure • Laser Pointer for Stud Location • Sensors to Detect Sheathing • Nail/Staple 8' Wall in 6 to 8 Seconds • Quick Tool Changeout • Weight: 150 Lbs • 120 Volt / 1 Phase • Includes Everwin Coil Nailer • $1,850 $4,450 less than new price $21,500 NOW $18,900 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Wall Panel Lift 8' to 12' Wall Heights 1,000 Lb Capacity Weight: 120 Lbs Excludes: Electric Hoist & Freestanding Bridge Crane $1,650 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2001 Triad 9 Ft, Wall Panel Equipment 2001 Triad model Diamond Quad (DQ) wall panel equipment, builds walls from 6'-9" to 9'-0" high and up to 16’ in length. Includes Triad DQ framing table with (2) two-tool dollies and all available stud locators, all available transition conveyor, DQ squaring table, DQ sheathing table with bridge featuring side shift, laser and manual-mode feature. Sheathing bridge tool mounts are 8" on-center with 4" side-shift. Includes (12) staple tools and (4) nail tools, handheld router and stand-along panel saw. Still under power. Seller has manuals. 120v, 1 phase electrical and 100 psi air required. $34,980 FOB AL Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Making Software ‘Simple’ By Ed Serrano Managing Director VektaUSA

rice, speed, accuracy, footprint, service, and support. Those are the most common features considered when it comes to purchasing a linear saw. And, yes, they are important, but a linear saw is nothing but powder-coated steel and a blade until it’s told what to do. That’s why what is on the inside is what really counts—the software. The applications, the scripts, and the program that runs the saw are where the real intellectual property exists and where you find the brains of the saw itself. So, if you are in the market for a linear saw, here are some pointers and advice for navigating your way around the software.

User-Friendly “Hardware: The parts of a computer system that can be kicked.” “Software: The parts of a computer that you wish you could kick.” When considering a linear saw, consider your operators who will be using the saw day in and day out. If the software is not user-friendly, you might find your operator unfriendly. The software program needs to be: • Easy to navigate—having to click 4 or 5 times for one action is not acceptable. • Accessible—common actions, such as CUT, need to be readily apparent. • Intuitive to the user—it should feel obvious what needs to be done to complete a task or operation using the software. • Aesthetically pleasing—although this is superficial, it’s true that a program needs to “look good” for people to enjoy using it.

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Updated Q: How did Microsoft break Volkswagen’s world record? A: Volkswagen only made 22 million bugs! Software is evolutionary in nature—an existing system will never be complete and should always be evolving based on user functionality, requirements, and maintenance. But what should the general expectation be? • New versions of the software should be released every 6 to 9 months. Software lifetimes are similar to dogs—12 months is equal to 7 years. • New versions should include new features that will improve the way your machine functions, such as new cuts or new printing abilities. • Bug fixes are common and show that the provider is actively working on their software and willing to listen to the users and adjust accordingly. Bug fixes should be free for the life of the product and not restricted to only active subscribers. • Releases of new software should come with documentation and information for users. The changes need to be clearly communicated so that all can benefit. Ask suppliers for documentation, if they have them, from previous versions they are actively developing and working on the software.

Help and Support Support: “Press ANY key to continue.” Customer: “I can’t find the ‘ANY’ key.” Software is not just about the application or program itself. It is also about the embedded help system that is within the program and from external sources. So what is the benchmark? • Support within the software that is easy to navigate and functions properly. • Support with easy instructions that can be followed by the operator. • External support systems that are easy to contact at any time and knowledgeable. Ideally the systems should be set up with a web support system for self-help and the option to speak to someone if needed. Continued next page

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Customization of Software “Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.” (Rick Cook) Software can be customized—in other words, your software should be customized to how you want to cut. You should not change your cutting or processes to suit the software. Customized software is an important feature that any manufacturer of automated machinery should accommodate. • Ask for examples of customized software that have been completed. • Tell your supplier how you want to cut and then get examples. Don’t simply take the sales rep’s word that it is possible. More importantly, don’t let them talk you out of it. In the future you might decide to change the way you cut, but that needs to be YOUR decision and not mandated by a software program. •

A good software package will have several levels of customization options and, for simplicity, many or even most of these will not necessarily be immediately obvious. Ask questions about unique approaches used by other customers that highlight the configurability. The idea is to try to get a gauge for how flexible the software is. In the early stages of ownership, you will likely not use or need some of these features, but they can really become a point of difference once the honeymoon period is over and it’s time to start getting down to business.

The Complete Package Now you know some clever software puns, but what exactly does the software on a linear saw do? Simple answer: The software runs your saw, it takes a few components, mixes and matches them, and works out what length of lumber would be best for cutting them. More relevant answer: The software optimizes your cutting of components to ensure flexibility, speed, accuracy, and decreased waste. Simply put—software increases your profit margin. 1. Software will give you flexibility in your cutting order. 2. Software will determine how much input from the operator is needed. The more the software relies on human input, the poorer the results will tend to be. Sorry, but it’s true… A computer is far better at hard computations! 3. A good software package should have specific tools that will help you work out things, such as what lengths of timber you should stock and the impact of the cutting order on timber efficiency. 4. Software is nothing without reports. Good software should integrate with your production software, produce statistics on outputs, daily, weekly, and monthly summaries and details and

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real time files—just to name a few. Again, the reports should be user-friendly allowing you to understand the information. 5. Software should allow flexibility about where and how optimizing can be performed. Some businesses prefer to optimize at the saw. Others prefer the office to be responsible for minimizing waste. A good optimizing solution will provide efficient means of doing both, including the ability to lock files that have been pre-optimized. The software should also make it easy to optimize several files at once and automatically print off and/or save necessary files and documents, such as pick lists for example.

The software program on the Vekta Razer Saws is called “Simple”—and, while that may sound like another pun, it really is simple to use. And yet, we’ve spent more than 20 years developing the abilities, features, and algorithms of this software, which means it is really far from simple. However, for the end user, it ticks all the boxes—userfriendly, regularly updated, extremely well supported, and customizable for your cutting needs and processes. If you are in the market for a software program that can turn a blade and powder-coated steel into a money/time/lumber saving machine, then it is simple—contact Vekta.

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Sprint M600 Spida Sprint M600 is the Sprint range hero. Providing an automated solution to cut, measure and label panel components including square and miter cuts, your panel cutting problems are over.

Panel cutting has never been easier. Automated cutting, measuring and marking/labelling of timber components for both square and miter cuts is a phone call away.

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Framing Table With Panel Bridge

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-Laser Pointer -Bridge Auto Return -Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams -Programmable Fastener Patterns -Pop-Up Skatewheel Conveyors -6’-11” to 12’-5” Wall Heights -Fixed Squaring Stops -No Floor Rails

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NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $9,250 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Triad "Diamond Quad" 20' Squaring Table • Powered Height Adjustment (6'-9' to 12'-3" wall heights) • Roller Conveyor & Squaring Stops • Excludes Router or Panel Bridge $8,000 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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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2007 VIKING 16' X 12' SQUARING TABLE WITH SHEATHING BRIDGE 16' x 12' Squaring Table with Powered Width Adjustment & Powered Chain Conveyor Wall Panel Lengths up to 16', Wall Panel Heights from 4'-0" to 12'-2" Swing Gates at Both Ends of Squaring Table Automated Field & Edge Nailing Driving by Panel Pro Event Software & Your Programmed Nailing Patterns Simple Touchscreen Controls 2 Tool Carriages for Sheathing Nailing with Tilt Function for Seams 2 Paslode Nail Guns with High Load Coil Tray Auto Sheathing Bridge Return Includes 4 Pallets of Magnum Coil Nails (2 3/8 x .113) 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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Basic Automation (IBS/Comsoft) Sheathing Station Recently remanufactured multi-tool bridge with stitcher tools s/n: 1904. Bridge features side-shift, and laser guide. Squaring table includes floor mounted V-rail, 16'L x 12'H powered squaring sheathing table with endstops. 120vac, 120psi air..

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New Panels Plus Floor Cassette Framing Station Price: $Call for pricing FOB: MN New Panels Plus floor framing machine, supports the structural members creating floor sections from 2" x 6" LVL through 2" x 10" to 2" x 12" dimensional lumber, 20" deep wood floor trusses or engineered wood / I-joists. Standard footprint of floor panels (cassettes) up to 12' wide x 45' long. Table consists of a fixed section and a track-guided, moveable section controlled by either a foot switch or push-buttons. Includes a series of color-coded locator pins at 16", 19.2 and 24" on-center spacing and clamping with squaring feature including foot pedal control. The locators individually flip down if a joist comes out on top of them. After the floor is complete and unclamped, the floor section can be raised up on skate-wheel conveyors and rolled out or lifted off the table using an overhead crane. Table height is 24.5", OAL 45.5 ft, OAW 14.5 ft. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 90 to 120 PSIG at 15 CFM air required. 765-751-9990

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WALL SHEATHING MACHINE This machine is designed to fasten Sheathing to wall panels made from 2x4 to 2x10, dimensional and engineered lumber. The wall panel is rolled into the sheathing machine from the Framer or Squaring table and clamped to ensure the wall panel is square. The operator then uses the bridge to fasten the sheathing to the wall. The design concepts used in the single tool bridge are based on that of the multi tool bridge which has been in production for many years. The advantages of the single tool over the multiple tool bridge are more flexibility in the fastener spacing both in the field, on seams, and while stitching the top and bottom plates, fewer tools to maintain.

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‘Factor In’ the Low Factor Rates This Summer

he pandemic environment has affected many things. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the effects derives from the Fed’s desire to assist the economy in any way possible. In particular, interest rates which were already at historical lows are now even lower. As a result, monthly payment quotes for commercial equipment are at their lowest in many years. As the economy has hit some very serious headwinds, some industries have fared better than others. Regardless, we continue to provide financing for the full range of businesses out there. Funders have tightened their requirements in many instances. In general, FICO scores need to be higher and “Application Only” credits are limited. But, for those on solid ground, the factor rates have never been better. In a hypothetical situation, where a $150,000 piece of equipment is being financed over a 60-month term, the monthly payment quote would be $127 less than it was just a few weeks ago. (Note, this calculation is based on the fourth-week-of-June factor of .01872 vs. .01957 in early June, “application only,” 10% purchase option.) So, if you’re thinking of making an investment, we invite you to give us a call to explore your options. With over 27 years of experience of lending to the component manufacturing business, we know the equipment, new or used, and have worked with all of the major names in the industry. We encourage you to take advantage of lower factors. Feel free to contact us at 412-262-3225 to learn how we can assist you during this time. We are here to help.

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IBS 12' MULTI-TOOL PANEL BRIDGE Tool Mounts at 6" Centers with 3" Shift Bridge Tilt Top & Bottom Plate Stitcher Mounts Laser Pointer Joystick Control Auto Return Floor Mounted Track Excludes Squaring/Sheathing Table Price in US Dollars $16,900 FOB Manitoba CN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Panels Plus Single-Tool sheathing bridge with two stitcher tools. Rebuilt by OEM with warranty, fastens sheathing to exterior wall panels. Frame materials from 2x4" through 2x10", dimensional lumber. This rebuilt bridge will retrofit to an existing telescoping style table including model PP10519-2 from 2004-2008 and later model PP41000 produced through mid-2015. This rebuilt bridge features 2020 software revision level PP56040-N and includes a new Windows 10 touchscreen input.

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Bridge: The bridge is driven up and down the wall, on v-track, mounted to the stationary side of the table and on floor tracks on the telescoping side of the table, using a joystick. To assist in positioning the bridge at each joist there is a laser pointer that projects a line on the wall where the fasteners will be inserted. Includes auto-return feature that automatically returns the bridge back to the home position allowing the operator to start removing the wall section from the table, operator platform to stand on allowing him to move with the bridge.

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Tool Carriage: Tool carriage consists of one tool that traverses the wall inserting fasteners at a preset spacing. Field and seam fastener patterns preset by touchscreen and can be switched on the fly via a button on the joystick. Tool tilts left or right for nailing along seams in the sheathing. Plate Stitchers: During the auto-return sequence the stitchers will automatically insert a fastener through the sheathing into the top and bottom plates at your chosen spacing. Stitcher spacing is easily changed by touchscreen. Warranty: 90 days from the installation date. Warranty covers parts and ground shipping only and does not include installation, air freight or other costs.

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Jig-It Truss Jigging made easy An automated solution for tables new and old

For your existing roller plant or an option on your new build. The Jig-It automated positioning system will position pucks to create a Jig for the truss being assembled. • Independent fully automated pucks. • Accurate positioning • Touch Screen Control • Quantity of pucks can be customised • Multiple screens for multiple teams • Compatible with all Design Software packages

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2006 R & R 40' GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER 40' Bed Length 12,000 Lb Tandem Axles with Dual Wheels Electric Brakes Electric over Hydraulic Bed Tilt Winches & Load Straps DOT is not current (the trailer has been out of service since Summer 2019) $16,900 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Hyster 90 Fortis Forklift 2007 Hyster 90 Fortis forklift with 8091 hours. 9000 lb capacity @ 24" load center with 173" lift height. Forks are 48" long. LP gas powered engine with Powershift transmission with monotrol control. Features side shift, hydraulic steering, full suspension, vinyl operator seat, work lights, single solid pneumatic drive tires, and heavy duty air pre-cleaner. Includes 12' fork extensions. $20,990 FOB MT Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2004 A-Nu-Prospect 48 Foot Rolloff Trailer (46) 2004 A-Nu-Prospect rolloff trailer, 48 foot long, 81,400 GVWR, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, good tread depth, brakes and lights. DOT inspection current in July of 2018. $9,890 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Hino 238 Truck with 24' Dump Bed • 230 HP, 7.6 Liter Diesel Engine • Automatic Transmission • 298,000 Miles • GVWR: 23,000 Lbs • Tires & Brakes in Good Condition (Front Tires Recently Replaced) • Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, AM/ FM/CD, Power Windows • Fitting on Transmission Cooler Line has a leak • Available in December 2019 $18,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, 2018 Freightliner 114SD • 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

• Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • 46,452 miles and 3,097 hours as of 08/2019

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2014/2015 PRECISION EQUIPMENT 36' GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER 36' Bed Length. 10,000 Lb Tandem Axles with Dual Wheels. Tires have less than 50% remaining. GVWR: 25,900 Lbs (approximate trailer weight is 10,000 Lbs) Spring Suspension. Electric over Hydraulic Disk Brakes (brakes are in good condition). Electric over Hydraulic 11.4 Ton Lift. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit with Pendant Control. Roller Pin Locks & Roller Load Control (reference photo for required pin lock repair). Mesh Between Rollers. 2 Rollers over Gooseneck. Winches & Load Straps. $20,000 NOW $18,900 FOB NY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

$13,750 FOB NE NOW $12,500

2013 IRON STEER 38' ROLL-OFF TRAILER 38' Bed Length. Electric over Hydraulic Bed Tilt (Self-Contained). Two 12,000 Axles. Electric Brakes. Tires & Brakes were replaced in Summer of 2019. Roller Locks. 7 Winches. Price is in US Dollars. $16,900 FOB Alberta Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1996 ASI 30 Ft Gooseneck Rolloff Trailer 1996 ASI gooseneck rolloff trailer, 30 foot long bed, fixed tandem axle, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, 16,000 GVWR. Brakes and lights are fair, 70% tire tread remaining. Needs DOT inspection. $8,879 FOB KY Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2000 JDH TRUSSMASTER 36'-51' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER S e l f - C o n t a i n e d 1 2 Vo l t Hydraulic Front End. Sliding Tandems 26,000 GVWR. Spring Suspension. 4 1/2" Rollers with Pinlocks. Controllable Rollers on Back 9 Rollers (2 Zones). 7 Winches & Straps. Expanded Metal Flooring. Air Brakes with ABS. Tires: Good / Brakes: Fair. DOT Wasserman & Associates Expires 03-2020. Has small cylinder leak and 800-382-0329 the trailer tracks off center when fully extended. www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! 2016 BROOKS BROTHERS 42' ROLL-OFF TRAILER • 42' Tapered Deck Roll-Off Trailer (Model GU-422-10KE) • Tandem 10,000# Heavy Duty Dexter Axles • GVWR: 25,900# / Shipping Weight: 8,900# / Payload Capacity: 20,000# • Electric Brakes (on all wheels) • (6) Sets of Split Rollers with Bronze Bearings • Expanded Metal Floor between Rollers • Winches & Straps • LED Lights • Emergency Breakaway Kit • Adjustable Height 2 5/16" Ball Coupler • 7 Pin Trailer Plug with 32" Pigtail $21,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 A-NU-PROSPECT 48'-70 STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER • Sliding Tandems • Hydraulic Neck • Hydraulic Fold-Away Bumper • Spring Suspension • Air Roller Locks • Air Load Control (one location) • Winches & Straps • Deck Plate Between Rollers • Headboard • Air Brakes: Good • Tires: Fair • DOT Expires 07-2020 • Some lights need replaced • Needs frame/rust maintenance $26,900 FOB IL NOW $24,500 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 JDH 42-60 ft Stretch Rolloff Trailer (#140) 2006 JDH brand stretch rolloff trailer, stretches from 42′ to 60′ with sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, locking rollers, hydraulic lift and ABS brakes. 68,000 GVWR. 75% brakes remaining, 75% tread remaining. Lights functional. DOT current June, 2020. $20,955 FOB AR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2004 Trussmaster 42 to 60 ft Stretch Rolloff Trailer (#39) 2004 Trussmaster brand stretch rolloff trailer, stretches from 42′ to 60′ with sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, locking rollers, hydraulic lift and ABS brakes. 68,000 GVWR. 75% brakes remaining, 75% tread remaining. Lights functional. DOT current June, 2020. $20,955 FOB AR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1996 Wabash 36 to 50 ft Stretch Rolloff Trailer 1996 Wabash stretch rolloff trailer, stretches from 36' to 50', sliding tandem axle, lift gates option, fifth wheel connection, locking rollers and hydraulic lift. Slide box rebuilt in 2017. Brakes are at 60%, six tires are at 17/32" and two tires are 14/32" tread depths. $9,470 FOB AR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Assembles Trimmers, Jacks, L’s, Channels & Headers 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping Staggered or Straight Line Nail Pattern Squaring Stop Foot Pedal Control Reserve Air Tank 5’ Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor

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Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station

Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN sub-component nailing station. Builds sub-components using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Has optional 2-nail feature for just fastening the top & bottom nails on a 2x6 instead of 3 nails. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of sub-component: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavy-duty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation. $28970 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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1999 Ingersoll-Rand 50 HP Rotary Screw Compressor Ingersoll-Rand model SSR-EP50SE, rotary screw compressor, 215 CFM capacity at 125 PSIG. 50 HP drive motor, 3 HP fan motor, 32,000 hours. 240/480 volt, 3 phase compressor electrical. Control panel voltage 120 volt. $8,980 FOB TN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

AMI Industrial Floor Carts AMI's industrial floor trucks (material carts) are designed of hardwood construction, fitted with space-age phenolic, roller-bearing wheels, and ball bearing swivel casters for strength and durability. AMI's phenolic wheels resist shock without chipping. They are non-sparking, non-marking, and can be operated continuously between -50℉ and 260℉. They are unaffected by grease, oil or debris on your shop floor. Series "B" AMI Industrial Floor Truck Our swivel casters are precision built with perfectly aligned raceways. All cold-form parts are made to exacting tolerances from heavy-gauge steel, and are hardened for severe service and long wear. Series B-4 carts include four casters, one at each corner, to prevent "tri-cycling" of long lumber loads. S t a n d a r d M o d e l s Av a i l a b l e Max Load Weight (lbs.)

SSC 25 HP Rotary Screw Compressor w/ Dryer & Tank SSC brand compressor, model MAM-200, 25 HP rotary screw type, 103 CFM at 125 PSI, with Deltech refrigerated dryer, capacity 125 PSI and 200 gallon storage tank. $16,980 NOW $13,890 FOB WA. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2748 27" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3248 32" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3260 32" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3660 36" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3672 36" x 72" Series "B" 4000 4072 40" x 72" Series "B" 4000 3696 36" x 96" Series "B" 4000 4896 48" x 96" Series "B" 4000 *Other models and sizes are available on request. FOB NC. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW! Quincy 15 HP Reciprocating Compressor with Tank Q u i n c y Q T- 1 5 s p l a s h l u b r i c a t e d , reciprocating compressor with 120 gallon tank.15HP motor supplies a manufacturer stated 52.5 CFM at 175 PSI. 230v, 3 phase electrical. $2,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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

Terminailer Price: $179,990 Base price FOB: MN

Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better. Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly. Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead. Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training. The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it's location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer. With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

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Vektaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Interior and Exterior StakPros are designed to increase your production and improve safety. Why have many hands lifting trusses when one operator can do the job by using only a remote control! Vektaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Interior StakPro is designed to suit your truss jig system. With heavy duty caster wheels and a guided rail mount you can put the StakPro where you need it! The Exterior StakPro has adjustable feet allowing the machine to adapt to your site and manufacturing processes. With the PRESS of a button the StakPro will LIFT the finished truss out of the jig and STACK it on a trolley. Clever!

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Sweed Scrap (Band) Chopper with Stand 1/2 HP Motor (115/208-230 Volt) $1,900 NOW $1,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Sub-component assembler builds corners, trimmers, leads, jack-studs. L’s, channels, headers, ladders, etc. Maximum clamp opening 17” x 17.5”, clamping positions: 14 horizontal and 17 vertical. Utilizes four easily adjusted tools with independent on/ off, air-regulators, TAC switches to detect lumber. (tools not included). Easily to use squaring stop, and foot pedal activation for part assembly. Rugged construction, builtin air reserve, includes in/out conveyor. Recently replaced slide-bearings and air-regulator. 120 vac, 90 PSI at 20 CFM (dependent on tool selection). $9,200 FOB IA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank & Dryer 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer. Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial blackpipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates. Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates. 12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light. Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 Kaeser 60 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model CS76 • 270 CFM at 125 PSIG • 30,383 Hours / 30,121 Load Time • 60 HP / 460 Volt / 3 Phase • The seals have been replaced • Has small oil leak • No air dryer $7,900 NOW $4,999FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2014 Kaeser 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model Aircenter SK 15 • 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (208/230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) • Under 5,000 Hours (Serviced at 3,200 Hours) • 71 CFM at 125 PSI • C o m p l e t e l y A s s e m b l e d w i t h Refrigerated Dryer & Receiver Tank $7,000 NOW $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New/Used 2017 EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses. Featuring a tire/caster combination for greater control, maneuverability in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas. Provides maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards. Dimensions: platform 50” x 72”; tire width 68”. Available immediately: (14) Standard Capacity – 2850 lbs and (8) Heavy-Duty Capacity – 5500 lbs. Priced at $950 – $1300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

2013 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 $37,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

USED 5 CHAIN LIVE DECK (IN) 24'-5" Long Accommodates 16'+ Lumber Pushbutton Control 3 HP Motor - 230/460 Volt Video available upon request $10,000 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank and Dryer 2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor includes 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer. Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial black-pipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

SL Laser Overhead Projectors – 2003/2004 (7) SL Laser overhead projectors – WITH GREEN LASER LIGHT. 2003 & 2004 models. Comes with some cabling. No computer, monitor or stand. $8500 – FOB Minneapolis MN Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.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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A Tactical Approach to Automation

By Mike Ruede, Jr. y name may seem familiar or even confusing to some since I share it with my father. We, like every father and son, have our similarities and differences. We share drive, integrity, honesty, and the significance of one’s character. We do have differences as well and one of them is how we serve the component industry. Where he is on the manufacturing side, I have elected to operate on the supplier side providing solutions for all component manufacturers. I did not have the typical coming of age story in the component industry, building, designing, or selling trusses like many sons with fathers in the component industry do. It was not until I was approaching 15 or 16 when I genuinely started to comprehend what the component industry was or why it was so extraordinary. I did not follow in my father’s footsteps by immediately joining the industry—I did, however, follow my father’s footsteps by enlisting into the United States Navy. In fact, my extensive experience with advanced equipment and electronics starts with my five years of distinguished service as the lead technician for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System aboard the USS Cape St. George. After the Navy, I spent two years as a field service engineer with a metallographic equipment manufacturer, increasing my capabilities and knowledge of advanced equipment. My true step into the component industry was becoming the North American Technical Services Manager of Finland-based Trussmatic, which produced the first fully automatic production line for the wood roof truss industry. Diving into the world of automation with Trussmatic further expanded my capabilities and understanding, now including robotics and plant automation. The realm of possibilities and potential with automation is almost limitless, but I quickly realized something that was disconcerting to me. That bemusement was the absence of automation in the component industry. I believed then as I do today, the introduction and application of automation with advanced equipment is THE future for our beloved industry. I am ecstatic to help usher a new age into the component industry and where we will progress from here! But I am not just a guy who grew up hearing about trusses. I am ridiculously competitive, I’ve circumnavigated the globe, I love to laugh, but above everything else is my character, I believe that one’s character is everything. And, I am unbelievably thrilled to join the teams at Wood Tech Systems and 4Ward Solutions Group. Both teams are incredibly driven in the present with a relentless outlook on the future of our industry and our clients. I’m looking forward to delivering the best equipment and automated plant solutions to our customers. I cannot wait to share my knowledge, expertise, and personality with the industry selling new/used equipment for Wood Tech Systems and to provide advanced equipment consulting on behalf of 4Ward Solutions! I hit the ground running with both Wood Tech Systems and 4Ward consulting on 15 June 2020. It has been an exhilarating challenge thus far learning the practices and processes of two companies at the same time. Learning suppliers, equipment, and solutions I will provide for our industry is an opportunity I crave. The future of our industry is exceedingly bright, and I am proud to be a team member of two independent companies that share the identical drive and motivation that our industry deserves. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,600 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPPING 1 1/4" wide x .035 thick. $69 per coil. $1,449 per skid (21 coils). FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 Atlas Copco Rotary Screw Air Compressor Model GX11FF 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) 13,443 Hours 51.7 CFM at 128 PSI 80 Gallon Tank Built-in Air Dryer does not work Inlcudes separate 2012 Pneumatech AD-50 Air Dryer (1 Phase) $4,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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

Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of subcomponent: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavyduty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation. $29,970.00 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Are You Learning Something New About Remote Design Employees? Thomas McAnally Publisher

ith the coronavirus moving many positions from the business office to the home office, some employers are learning things they never thought possible. One of those things is how remote employees seem to have more time to devote to getting the job done.

I spoke to several employers about remote designers and asked if they had changed their mind about letting their people work part-time or full-time remote after COVID restrictions are lifted. Here are the top 10 comments they shared on the benefits and pitfalls. 1. People have more time to work after cutting a daily commute and office social time. This allows people to focus, and they can manage their work and their time better. Plus, if you give them the flexibility to manage their time, especially overtime, you will likely see less griping about overtime and more bang for your buck. 2. It depends on the employee, as in slackers will be slackers and hard-working people at the office are usually just as hard-working at home. 3. Remote technology is great, and some home offices are better equipped and capable than their company office was. Still, you should have a designated remote office technical guru. Knowing who to go to and what the system standards are will help reduce set-up and tech support time. 4. It still takes dedicated management and coordination, some of which can be remote too, but most must still be in the office. 5. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not true that everyone sits at home in their jammies, eating chips on the couch and watching soaps. Most still get up at a normal time, dress for work, and take a 2-step commute. They are then at work. 6. Success for your remote employees comes from commitment, especially that your company is committed to supporting them with technology, communications, and personal interaction. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume they will just be at home, invisible, cranking out work. They are still human and need interaction to remain happy and loyal.

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7. Keep an open line to HR for remote employees to report lack of support or the feeling they are becoming a second-class citizen. Being a remote worker does not mean they become a commodity. Some managers do not accept remote and, just because COVID requires remote, doesn’t mean the manager is on board. Remember, HR is a neutral arbitrator and will solve many problems before they become major ones. 8. Don’t have an open-door policy to the owner or GM, because it undermines the supervisor’s ability to manage their department. Let HR handle complaints confidentially. I have one client (a GM) who opened his door, but now everyone wants to step in (or call) and consume his day over petty issues that should be handled by HR or the supervisor, or some just want to chit chat and feel the open door is an open invitation, anytime. 9. Have regular group video chat meetings, like you had meetings before. It’s not hard with the options out there, and anyone can learn how to video chat. Test run with your kids as they can teach you how to be a pro. Always communicating by text, email, or chat can lose the personal touch or be misconstrued. Face to face can reinforce support and commitment, as well as resolve problems without having one side feeling they were slighted. 10. Remember this too shall pass. Start planning for how you will keep or return employees after restrictions are lifted, and not just when interim stages allow coming back with social distancing, as that is a partial option (note I didn’t say solution). Maybe full-time or parttime remote will remain a key benefit for your designers in the future. 11. Bonus item. This tip comes not from a truss manufacturer but a relative who is a VP at a national health insurance company: “Consider where you can cut expenses with remote employees.” This health insurance company, at a level similar to BCBS, has decided to cancel a lot (yes, a lot) of leases, because they found their remote teams were more efficient working from home and they could eliminate facility costs by not returning them to an office. For truss manufacturers, reconfiguring space in the office where remote people once worked can not only free up space but it can be PHONE: 800-289-5627

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isolated from the cost of heating and cooling, returned to a storage or manufacturing area, or returned to the mobile office leasing company. I have seen designers placed in separate office buildings, offices carved out of production or storage space, built on a mezzanine, in office trailers, and even taking up space in what used to be sales offices. Yes, sales can be a remote job too, but having more space to repurpose can be profitable. Consider how you have carved out space as business expanded and see if some offices were separated and distant from where they should have been because of available space. Take empty space and reorganize your office to make the remaining workspace more efficient. Reduce square feet to heat and cool, and to insure. Return space carved out of manufacturing back to manufacturing as a break room, production and shipping offices, production space, or for storage. Designers are not the only people working remote. Sales, admin, accounting, and technical workers are also working from home. When restrictions are lifted, will you be one of the progressive employers who has transitioned to using remote as an option to attract the best and most productive workers, or will you return to the way things were before COVID? Don’t wait too long to figure out your path, or your competitor may beat you to it. Finally, remember your people, both remote and internal, as they can be a wealth of information and help in making remote and personal distancing work. Their feedback and assistance can be the difference between failure and success, increased expense, or a better bottom line. Make it a priority to have a team of employees tasked with identifying issues and opportunities to maximize your options as well as maintain the structure needed to manage your world, no matter the direction you take after this pandemic has passed. What have you experienced that was unexpected?

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Are You Prepared to Build a Modular Factory?

By Gary Fleisher

ver the last couple of years, a lot of new modular home factories have either opened their doors and are taking orders or are in the process of opening.

It’s inevitable that many businesses fail in the first 3–5 years for a myriad of reasons, mostly from being underfinanced and/or poorly managed, so some of these new modular factories will be no exception. But that doesn’t have to happen, especially if you’re well prepared and know the basic points needed to at least have a fighting chance of success. Here is a list of 17 points you need to add to your company’s playbook. There are probably more, but these should get you started on the right path. 1. Determine the type of factory you want to be. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? It isn’t. Will it be a direct to builder factory; one that sells to builders and retail customers; a factory that only sells to the builders that invested in it or maybe a factory that specializes in a certain type of building envelope such as affordable housing or hotels? 2. Develop a Break-Even Analysis to determine if your factory can actually make money. Many people jump into a new business with hopes and dreams only to find out that neither of these actually puts money in the bank. Preparing a break-even analysis costs very little and could mean the difference between long-term success and short-term failure. 3. Prepare a Business Plan. No matter how many times you hear me say it, this is the most important part of any startup. In fact, it is the most important part of any modular business. If you can’t write down what you are going to do in an organized fashion with measurable benchmarks along the way, you are simply going to be on a fast track to ruin. 4. Find a source of funds. Unless you and/or your fellow investors are putting in all the money needed to open and maintain the factory until it becomes profitable, you will need to find someone with money who wants to invest in your dream. Investors want to see a Business Plan and a BreakEven Analysis. Go back and re-read steps 2 and 3. 5. Develop a Marketing Plan. Who is going to buy your homes? What is your target market? How far will you deliver your homes? Where will you advertise? Don’t wait till the last minute to get started on this. This is how you begin growing your business.

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6. Decide on a legal structure for your factory. Sole proprietor, limited partnership, LLC, or some other type—each offers investors and owners different degrees of liability. Choosing the wrong type could end up costing you a lot of extra taxes and, if your factory fails, it could mean personal ruin. “Choose wisely, you must.” 7. Choose your business name. Sounds simple but isn’t. It has to be a name that reflects what you are doing. Calling it “Cheap Modular Homes” is bad but “Affordable Homes of Colorado” sounds better. You have to live with the name forever, so again, “Choose wisely, you must.” 8. Register your factory’s name. Don’t overlook this important step. Not only do you have to register it with the Federal and State governments, you need to copyright the name, establish social media pages with the name, and register your website URL. Simply getting a Fed Tax ID number is not enough in today’s social media world. 9. Prepare your organizational paperwork. It is very important to have all the legal stuff organized and for everyone to understand the different tax and liability the different forms take. Are you a partnership, an LLC, a C Corporation, or an S Corp? 10. Determine what you are going to need. Identifying what you need to start a factory is of the utmost importance. What type of equipment for both the office and production lines and how much will it cost? You may think you know, but the actual cost of the overhead crane and the cost of an installed one with the required safety training could double what you first thought. Carriers are not cheap and neither is putting in a production line. Continued next page

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11. Find a location. Do you want to build a new building or use an existing building? Is it located near major highways that will make it convenient to deliver your homes? Is there a workforce available and will they need extensive training? Are there tax advantages? This list could go on and on. Finding a home for your factory is more than just pushing a tack into a map. 12. Examine your lease agreement carefully. If leasing is the way you decide to go, make sure you read the fine print. Is it a net lease, a net-net lease? If it is in an industrial park, will you have to pay an association fee? Is there a clause in the lease requiring you to remove all your equipment upon vacating? READ THE fine print! 13. Obtain your licenses, permits, and state approvals. Opening a modular home factory is not a walk in the park. You will be inspected by the state you are in and possibly neighboring states as well. You will have to prepare for a third-party inspector to come in and sign off on your factory and plans. This is not like opening a retail toy store. This is a heavily regulated industry with regulations that not only vary from state to state but local town code enforcement within each state. You will be checked out harder than when you met your girlfriend’s parents for the first time. 14. Get you insurance needs in place. Simply calling your local Geico agent is not enough. You will need commercial insurance, a home warranty provider, fleet insurance, healthcare insurance, liability insurance, and God knows what else. This will be a major drain on funds and, unless you have it adequately addressed in the Business Plan and Break-Even Analysis, you could find yourself insurance poor with a failed factory. 15. Implement a good bookkeeping system. Find yourself a good business CPA and have them set up your bookkeeping. It will not be inexpensive, but it will be worth every penny. I don’t know any factory that hasn’t had problems with their system and is not continually updating it. It is a fact of life. Today’s money problem is tomorrow’s bookkeeping nightmare. 16. Find the right people. You will need office personnel, skilled production workers, equipment operators, engineers and CAD people, a sales staff as well as a GM and various sundry middle managers. Finding the right people is tough. 17. Hire the right consultants. They have experience in modular construction and can be an important part of your success. If you are entering the modular home industry without a working knowledge of it, be prepared to run into problems from day one. Consultants are available for every aspect of the modular process. Management, marketing, engineering, and production consultants, even though they are not inexpensive, are a must have in the beginning and possibly for longer. So, these are my top 17. Now, get going and good luck! Gary Fleisher is a housing veteran, editor/writer of the ModularNews blog and Modular Construction Industry Observer and Information Gatherer. Contact modcoach@gmail.com.

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EPDs Give Consumers Environmental Assurance for Using Wood Products

magine you’re standing in the bread aisle at your local grocery store, contemplating what loaf you should take home that day. If you’re like any of the millions of health-conscious shoppers, you’ll subconsciously turn the loaf over and read the nutrition label for a better idea of what’s in it. But what if there was no nutrition label on the package? Sure, you might know that wheat bread is generally considered better for your health than white bread, but what if you suffer from gluten? An everyday choice like what bread to buy becomes critical to your daily health and the importance of that nutrition label is amplified.

Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

Corporations, manufacturers, and individuals must make similar everyday decisions. Which car do I buy? What type of materials do we use to build our new office space? You wouldn’t make these decisions without having reliable product information at your disposal. Luckily, the benefits of building with wood products are plentiful, scientifically supported, and we can demonstrate that to users, in part thanks to environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs are just like the label on bread, except instead of nutritional information, they provide data on environmental impacts. In June, the American Wood Council (AWC) released updated cradle-to-gate, industrywide EPDs for seven wood products, further giving stakeholders the evidence and confidence that using wood products can play a key part in reducing our nation’s carbon footprint. The third-party verified updates replace the 2013 editions previously available for use in determining the environmental footprint of the industry’s principal products, as well as with green building rating systems and sustainable construction standards. Each EPD includes an example calculation for determining long-term carbon sequestration of atmospheric CO2 after considering biogenic carbon emissions during manufacture of the product. This calculation is particularly useful for identifying the long-term benefit of using wood products, which convert atmospheric carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas, to stored carbon. As was done previously, AWC worked with the Canadian Wood Council to develop these updated EPDs, ensuring a North American approach that covers lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, I-joists, and glued laminated timber. In addition, AWC developed the redwood lumber EPD, which replaces the previous cradle-to-grave EPD for redwood decking. Continued next page

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UL Environment (ULE) again served as the program operator for the EPDs, requiring rigorous compliance with established rules for EPD development and reporting. With support from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, the EPDs were developed from third-party verified life-cycle assessment reports prepared by the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials, Athena SMI, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Products Lab. EPDs act as an important standardized information source for designers, developers, and builders, as they provide valuable information based on life-cycle data. The results are also particularly useful for identifying the long-term benefit of using wood products, which convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into stored carbon. All wood products, including lumber, doors, I-joists, railroad ties and more, provide notable carbon emission savings when used in place of non-wood alternatives in building construction. For example, one study found that buildings framed in wood release 26% less carbon than steel-framed buildings and 31% less than concrete-framed buildings.1 As manufacturers are now addressing their environmental footprints, so are millions of Americans and Canadians as purchasers of those products. Whether it’s a seemingly small decision, like your weekly bread choice, or a bigger one, like buying an automobile, purchasing choices affect millions now and in future generations. As a result, people care more than ever about the pollution, waste, and byproducts caused by their consumption, and the new EPDs provide that information on each wood product. It’s therefore even more important now that manufacturers provide transparency on what goes into their products, allowing the building sector to continue to choose wood as the optimal choice. AWC, CWC, and the wood products industry take pride in providing these updated EPDs and the environmental information they provide, as they will facilitate the making of good purchasing decisions, individually and collectively. The new EPDs are available for downloading from ULE’s reports website “UL SPOT®” by searching “American Wood Council,” or from the AWC website. 1 Life Cycle Environmental Performance of Renewable Building Materials in the Context of Residential Construction. CORRIM. January 2010.

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fter 40 years in project management and product ownership for the financial service industry, dealing with everything from futures to equities to basis trading, I thought my brain couldn’t possibly manage another acronym. But, in a world that constantly changes, I too had to evolve further. Looking back at my career, lumber never crossed my path. When starting MaterialsXchange (MX), a digital marketplace for buying and selling raw materials, my partners and I needed to choose one commodity with which to begin listing. We had to start somewhere, and since Mike Wisnefski (CEO) and Ashley Boeckholt (CRO) had been buying and selling lumber for years, lumber seemed the logical inaugural commodity. Currently, we are listing wood products, like OSB and SPF, but I had to learn what that all meant. Innovation is a function of ingenuity; MX is innovating the lumber industry, so I had to be ingenious. As an entrepreneur, connecting past experiences helps generate new things. I had been accustomed to “SPY” meaning the Standard & Poor’s exchange traded fund, and now I know that “SYP” means Southern Yellow Pine. The longest acronym I had known was “TEFRA” (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act), but that has now been surpassed by “NLBMDA” (National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association). A small fraction in trading is a “Teenie” (one-sixteenth of one basis point) which doesn’t seem so small in fin tech. Yet frankly, I now struggle with the concept of 96” (stud length) being different from 8’ (lumber length), but I’m learning! I am committed to looking at my own knowledge schemes to help us grow. The reason some entrepreneurs succeed is that they identify a better way to create and deliver value to customers based on their previous dealings. My past put me in a position to mentor my co-founders on “trading-like” applications and adapting financial services technologies to fit the LBM (yea, another acronym). Mike and Ash’s past helped them teach me about wood categories, grades, types, regional growing patterns, and requirements. And after studying the differences between trucking and rail as it pertains to lumber buyers and sellers, I’m cataloging it all in my brain. Once the lumber and freight information was in check for me, I taught my team the tech side of things. Since MX is a means of doing away with paper and pencil contracts, having EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) allows us to electronically communicate information via files. Our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) manages interactions of current and potential customers with real-time and historical data analysis, improving business relationships and, ultimately, driving sales growth. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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The API (Application Programing Interface) is the traffic cop ensuring that all data exchanged follows specified formats programmatically. It’s the go-between that defines the kinds of calls or requests that can be made with data on our exchange. Finally, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) are systems which allow MaterialsXchange to communicate directly with a client’s inventory control system, instantly, without human interaction. Now I know that the OSB we are listing (Oriented Strand Board) is similar to particle board but with wood strands in specific orientations. And the SPF we list on MX is not protecting me from the sun. It’s just a combination of Canadian spruces, pines, and firs growing in different regions of the country with high timber grade, and grade is important. See? You’re never too old to learn, get good grades, and become a Lumber Joe. Joe Campagna spent the first 15 years of his career in back-office operations and technology, serving in roles as Global Operations Manager for BZW (Barclays Bank), Managing Director of GMI Software in Sydney, Australia, and Senior VP, Technology Marketing and Development for ABN AMRO Incorporated, among others. Joe has spent the last 25 years of his career managing front- and middle-office proprietary solutions as well as vended applications. In addition to cofounding MaterialsXchange and serving as its COO, Joe owns Countryside Consulting, a firm that specializes in financial services project management and product ownership. Past clients have included Merrill Lynch, Newedge/Société Générale, BP Energy, TradingScreen, and ABN AMRO.

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Available Candidates ID: C18461 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Megamultifamily Truss Designer Relocation: Pennsylvania 25 years' industry experience. 25+- years' design experience. Duties in the roof truss and engineered wood design involve designing roof truss components for very complex homes. Having the ability to be able to do roof and floor design makes my job very interesting and extremely enjoyable. Being able to work with building designers and the contractor and at times the homeowner, makes for a rewarding experience. My other job duties also require taking many phone calls from individuals that want to build anything from a small shed to a very complex roof / floor system. Some phone calls require me to answer questions regarding engineered wood beam designs. Every day is an enjoyable experience, especially knowing that each day will bring on many different situations where I am being asked to help customers with their building needs. Software: Sapphire, AutoCAD Lite, eFrame, beam software, I-Joist software. Tested expert level in all areas of single family, single family custom, light commercial, smallmid-size multifamily. ID: C18468 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer Relocation: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah Designer, truss and wall panel, MiTek, AutoCAD, iLevel, almost considered a senior designer. In addition to design, was responsible for training new designers. Also has iLevel, Open Joist 2000 experience. Wall panel design experience is in AutoCAD and later in Sapphire. Started in the industry in sales, then wall panel design, added truss, PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Relocation: USA - ALL States Designed tract, custom, townhomes, apartment complexes, hospitals, stores, schools, fire houses and other essential shelter buildings. I was the sole designer for a large apartment complex that went on for over two years. Evaluated all incoming floor plans for constructability Negotiated with clients on the best way to accomplish their goals Delegated the project to appropriate technician Designed trusses from moderate to very complex Preformed complex cost estimates for commercial and residential multifamily projects Trained all new hired designers in the used of software and proper design techniques. Directed communications between clients, architects, engineers and subcontractors Proficient with MiTek Sapphire. Implemented and maintained our project design tracking database and instituted the procedures to ensure no contamination was possible. Inspected projects from other technicians for errors prior to assembly. Utilized a customized excel spreadsheet to evaluate exact cost of materials for all projects. Proficient in the use of Appwright an electronic filing system. Responsible that correct design procedures are followed and maintained for all new hired Truss Designers. ID: C18456 Plant/Location/Production Manager Truss & Panel Relocation: USA - Eastern Exceptionally dedicated and highly motivated Plant and Production Manager o ff e r i n g a 3 0 - y e a r b a c k g r o u n d i n leadership, oversight, and development of high productive environments through coaching and development strategies maximizing profitability, optimizing output, and minimizing operating costs. Past framer, framing contractor with 14 years' experience in truss and wall panel manufacturing. MBA, retired veteran. ID: C10890 Senior Truss Designer | Senior Wall Panel Designer | Remote or Office job considered Relocation: Tennessee, North Carolina 23 years as a Truss Designer, 11 years wall panel design experience. MiTek Sapphire

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates & MBA, AutoCAD, Roof and Floor Truss layouts. Coordinating truss designs with architectural blueprints, field measurements and existing field conditions. Resolve issues among Architects, Building contractors and Field personnel concerning design interpretation. Started in the plant as a truss builder then team leader. Responsible for training, producing assigned work on time, on line quality control, and on site field repairs. Will consider relocation to specific states and areas. Thom's Notes: Tested NTDSE Senior Designer level with just a calculator.

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Relocation: Alberta, British Columbia 8 Years' experience as a wall panel designer. Uses HSB CAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit. Everything from Single family custom to multifamily and modular.

Relocation: USA - ALL States Schedule all production. Schedule all deliveries. Purchasing. Set company pricing. Invoicing. Receiving. Developed a system for outside sales staff to turn in truss orders. Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and cutting/production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, customer service, inside sales, and training. Software used: Non-MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume is $150k+- a month. Designed 1.25 million in 2012 for production. This total doesn't include quotes and is considerably less than my capability considering all other job duties.

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Relocation: Virginia In addition to 9 years as General Manager at a $10M roof and floor truss facility, was Inside sales of custom home packages including floor, wall panels, roof truss, and all framing materials. Sales and design for Custom building components in the Virginia Maryland, and DC markets for single family and multi-family construction. Managed large Production builder accounts and Complete Framing packages for smaller builders and individuals. Prior framer, framing supervisor. ID: C18454 Remote Designer | Mega-Multifamily | Single Family Custom Relocation: Minnesota 12 Years' experience. Create Estimating models for bids. Study blueprints for inconsistencies, collaborate with Design Manager and Sales to determine if more information is needed, design and engineer trusses, create a detailed truss layout to set trusses in the field, and provide support until project is successfully completed. MegaMultifamily, Multifamily, Single Family Custom. MiTek Sapphire and CAD. Tested low end of Senior Designer range. ID: C18387 Division Manager, VP Operations, President - Truss | Panel | Building Materials | Pro Dealer Relocation: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Texas, USA South, Virginia, Washington DC, Wisconsin Executive level manager, VP, President with $1+B P&L responsibility. Lumber, building materials, trusses, wall panels, and CFS background. Inquire to discuss this candidate.

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Relocation: Ohio, Pennsylvania Prepare and distribute estimates to competing bidders. Calculate labor, time, and material estimated per individual job. Read, analyze, and interpret residential and commercial blueprints. Ensure projects meet the proper building codes and standards for the industry. Communicate with prospective bidders both over the phone and in person. Design and engineer roof trusses, floor trusses, pre-fabricated wall panels, and EWP. Gained first-hand experience setting trusses in the field during prior construction job. Design roof systems to be most efficient and inexpensive when being constructed in the field. Design complete models in MiTek Sapphire. Design and engineer roof trusses and transfer loads throughout the structure as need. Also design and engineer beams and hangers when necessary. ID: C12414 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | All Hats Relocation: Arizona Engineered panel and truss design, developed material take off for turnkey build up, worked in coordination with multiple plants and design teams, worked closely with material suppliers on take offs and estimating. I've worked for decades in the construction industry. Not only in new construction, but additions and remodels as well using innovative designs for added value and to drive down cost. In addition to experience with MiTek, Wallbuilder and other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well to design from scratch in the field when needed. I have also FAX: 800-524-4982

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The Hiring Zone - Available Candidates .com, inc. written tutorials for the training of others the candidate is not claiming to be a Mega- ID: C10897 and checked other designer's work as a Multifamily Designer. Is willing to learn, Design Manager/Senior Designer/PE/ Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things just not claiming the skill. Long term at Optimizer - Truss/Panel/EWP being equal, I love working in components current employer, looking to work remote, whether designing, cutting, building or is family oriented with young kids. Dedicate Relocation: North Carolina office, has planned his remote workplace and 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss setting components at the site. Designer, earned his way to Design Manager structure to be professional. over 20+ designers. MiTek - Advanced, ID: C11636 Compensation $28+- hr. Remote only AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE. General Manager - Truss Compensation: Open?? ID: C18357 Relocation: USA - ALL States, Alabama, Thom's Notes: PE with Mid Atlantic seals Division/Regional Manager, Multiplant Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Operations Manager - Components & ID: C18420 Colorado, Conneticut, Delaware, Florida, Lumber to Site | Mega Multifamily. Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Senior CFS Truss Designer/Detailer | Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Wood Senior Mega-Multifamily Truss Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Designer | Design Manager | Checker | Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, USA - South, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado Remote or In Office Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Oversaw Operations of multiple Component We’re here when you need help! Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Facilities with annual Sales exceeding Relocation: Florida visit: www.thejobline.com Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, $100MM. Assisted with the start-up Currently CFS truss design, but has wood Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South of three Facilities. Reviewed financial experience. Scored Senior Designer in the email: mail@thejobline.com Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, statements, sales and activity reports, JobLine Truss Design Skills Evaluation, that or call Thomas McAnally USA - Eastern, USA - Northwest, USA - and other performance data to measure is primarily wood truss focused. Currently for Personalized Service South, USA - Southwest, USA - Western, productivity and goal achievement to an advanced Alpine TrussSteel user, but has STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, determine areas needing cost reduction and used MiTek in the past. Also has AutoCAD, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, program improvement. Established and Keymark experience. Projects include $700k Attention Candidates! implemented departmental policies, goals, Mega-Multifamily apartments. Designs/ Is your JobLine Candidate Profile Wyoming 20+ Years truss industry experience from objectives, and procedures, conferred with Layout using Alpine, CAD shop drawings, Presentation Ready? Request an on-line Design Manager to Owner/GM of a $7M organization officials, and staff members designs connections and hardware, creates conference to review your current JobLine department procedural and standards Candidate Profile. We can show you areas truss manufacturing company. Turned as necessary. program, trains new designers. a plant hemorrhaging money into an to improve, what’s hurting your chances, extremely profitable facility, earning an ID: C10853 and how to improve your message. The 51% ownership stake in the company. I Remote Design Manager | Remote ID: C17213 content is still all about you, but with this managed all aspects of the company from Offshore Design Project Manager new tool, we can show you how to make it Remote Truss Designer production and admin to Human Resources, tell your story better. See why we say “It’s Relocation: Arkansas, Canada - Western/ design, and sales. P&L responsible for the Relocation: Texas like having a first interview”. Central, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, financial management of lines of credit, Top level Engineering/Design Management accounting, and analysis. Worked directly candidate, 14+- years experience Truss, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, with major accounts, trained and supported 4+- Panel experience. Has experience Kentucky, Utah, Wyoming sales manager and staff. Developed market building and integrating offshore design My professional objective is to obtain focus and worked closely with sales resources with internal design departments a position with a Building Components TheJobLine searches year around for manager to support technical and design and training design managers to better Manufacturer that will allow me to work candidates that meet our employer ’s utilize offshore capabilities. Large volume forty-plus hours per week. I am a production requirements. With our state of the art areas of expertise. Organized manufacturing systems and manufacturer experience. MiTek Sapphire specialist and work best given the freedom website, multiple job board subscriptions, procedures to control costs and quality, design/layout proficient. Too confidential to work on my own with multiple projects truss designer testing, and the JobLine setting in my queue. With me, pressure candidate profile, we have the tools to do oversaw buying to keep costs at a minimum to go into more detail. produces results. and inventory lean but available. Developed Compensation: $120k+ the job right, Guaranteed! I enjoy working on Custom, high-end LEAN procedures that minimized labor residential projects where the design is I have been doing this for over 25 years. steps, eliminated duplication between ID: C18430 stations, and made sure that safety Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer challenging. I also enjoy working on Because of my reputation for Strict tract developments and multi-family Confidentiality, I am the go-to Recruiter procedures and reporting requirement were maintained. Overall, I had a hands on role Relocation: USA - South, USA - Southwest, projects but bigger, more complex projects for our industry. are more rewarding and offer a since of in all areas of the company to make sure USA - ALL States it operated efficiently and very profitably. Extensive experience in truss estimating and accomplishment. Put me on your team and I will show you Market conditions and competition from design. Proficient in designing roof and floor One of the key factors to my success is my how having theJobLine as your “Recruiter larger competitors ultimately required us to trusses for a variety of projects including: ability to visualize structure. I know how to Down the Hall” can solve your hiring needs. custom homes, track homes, multi-family, put buildings together in the most practical close the company. mega-multifamily, and light commercial and efficient way. Don’t miss the projects. I always get everyone involved Thom's Notes: Candidate has been out of ID: C18427 with the project like architect, engineers, truss design a few years but has been in total perfect employee! Remote Truss Designer. homeowners, and sales personnel Many envelope design for Architects including times I go to the job site for the convenience structure and architecture. Scored at the Talk to me today! Relocation: Pennsylvania Candidate has 5 years roof and floor truss of the framer and see what kind of condition national average for designers with 12 + 800-289-5627 x1 design experience but started in the plant. or changes they might have; this way we will years' experience, but in almost half their Builder, sawyer, then designer. MiTek be working on the same page. Also included time. This candidate should be at a Senior twm@thejobline.com Sapphire experience. Easily scored at in my experience is purchasing material, Designer level, with exceptional speed the Senior Designer level on the JobLine negotiating contracts, setting up deliveries, in a short period of time. This is a great See What I can do for You! Truss Design Skills Evaluation. 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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Available Candidates ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Florida General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA markets. Turned around volume, safety, and profitability of a failing plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. ID: C11667 General Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, USA - South, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia I have worked in the residential and multifamily construction industry for 25 yrs. I started as a framer and have held numerous positions throughout my career. I have held a position as a Division Manager for a Wall Panel Facility that was part of a Building Material Supply Company. In this position, I was responsible for total operation of the division including P&L responsibility. I have also been a Department Manager of a Wall Panel Facility at a second Building Material Supply Company. During my career, I have held positions as a Director of Purchasing and a Purchasing Manager for Home Building companies, as well as an Operations Manager at a Soffit & Siding installation company. In this position, I was responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

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Relocation: Utah Remote wall panel design for medium to large scale MF. Remote estimating using MiTek Sapphire to get a more accurate material count. 100,000 - 500,000 sq ft MF projects primarily in the New England Market with the panel plant being in New Brunswick. Also worked on projects in the Arizona, Texas, and California markets. Compensation: $70's+ (45+- hours) ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Ontario Remote Truss Designer available.. Currently provides technical support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems for residential and commercial applications. Provides technical assistance and support to the distribution staff to meet client demands for engineered wood structural applications. Ensures that wood truss fabricators, lumber distributors and specifiers have adhered to established building standards, codes and practices. Maintains extensive knowledge of structural analysis programs such as MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure design software. Analyze/prepare engineered wood designs and details for Design Engineer review and approval. Generate manufacturing information and quotations for sales team and management. Prepares the job for production. Canadian codes and standards experienced. ID: C18399 Full or Part Time Lumber Buyer/ Logistics Relocation: Colorado Personally managed, purchased all lumber products and manage a $100 million spend for this industry leading 6 plant location manufacturer, VMI, contract developer and manager. Responsible for supply, programs, demand cycles, strategic planning, and purchasing excellence. Purchased MRO, machines, trucks, assembly lines, buildings and ongoing CAPEX projects. Team member for new construction projects for plants, 3rd party labor. Products used for construction in North America focused on multi-family engineering products. Direct mill purchasing from major US/Cano vendors.

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates 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 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: C11638 General Manager/Division Manager Truss/Panel/EWP/Lumber Relocation: Colorado, Conneticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, New Hampshire, Vermont An energetic, out-of-the-box, problemsolving, executive with a science-based holistic approach to manufacturing, building products and other business operations; I am recognized for my vision, business acumen, integrity, work ethic and capability to cultivate durable professional relationships. Practitioner of “Lean and JIT” manufacturing principles, setting metrics, improving key performance indicators, reducing costs, expanding production capacity and sales – all improving the bottom line. Skilled in business analysis, strategic planning, market and sales development; ability to drive multi-million dollar growth, institute “Best Practices” for small to medium emerging and expanding companies, managing budgets to $ 30M

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with full P&L accountability and oversight. 20+ Years of truss/panel/EWP manufacturing and business management experience. In 2006 at the height of residential construction distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in manufactured wood components. In this position optimized design and production process, which increased output and reduced labor and material costs. Hired trained and mentored middle management; negotiated union labor contracts. Implemented “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; consolidated raw material inventory, implemented batch fabrication process and continuous production flow. Enhanced scheduling system to accurately track production and achieve on-time delivery, established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHA-approved safety programs. After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office. ID: C11465 Sales/Operations/Management - Truss/ Panel/Building Materials Relocation: USA - ALL States, USA - South 10 years industry experience. Successfully managed operations. Plant production, national sales team, licensed engineers, project managers, CAD designers, erection/ installation division and office staff. Significantly increased productivity, sales and profit in all areas. Previously founded a wholesale building material company specifically related to engineered lumber, wood trusses, structural steel, turnkey installation and custom Millwork. Sales in excess of $7 million in less than five years. Successfully negotiated and executed the sale of these companies in 2006. ID: C11760 Management/Operations/Sales - Building Components, LBM Manufacturing Relocation: USA - ALL States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, New Hampshire, South Carolina I am an Accomplished Manufacturing and Operations Leader with a history of increasing responsibility. My proven experience covers contractor building materials and manufacturing to the construction and turnkey fields. I have over 16 years of management and leadership experience, and am seeking a management position with a progressive company that offers advancement commensurate to job performance. ID: C11370 Production/Plant/General Manager Truss/Panel/Framing Package Relocation: Texas FAX: 800-524-4982

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Directly manage suboperation of the manufacturing plant, such contracted architectural, structural, and ID: C12220 as Productivity, logistics, efficiencies, costs. mechanical designers/engineers, develop Design/Design Manager - Truss/EWP/ As Production Manager (12 years), manage project estimates and designs utilizing Remote or at Plant all the areas of the manufacturing across the Revit software. Work closely with project plant. Safety, quality control, efficiencies, superintendents providing technical support Relocation: Pennsylvania HR, etc... Software: MiTek, Word, Excel, while delivering projects within budget and Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / OptiFrame. Products: R & F Truss, Panel, on time. Initiate contact with new clients, Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire Framing package. Markets: Single Family, answer sales calls, and develop project design software. Project estimating, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual criteria. 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From masonry work My volume was varied depending on Manager - Engineered Wood Products, lumber / plate inventory. to framing to roofing since I was a teenager. projects. 2 years experience, MiTek Components Structural Hardware | I'm very passionate about what I do , self ID: C17191 software. motivated and always strive to be the best. Codes & Compliance Very picky with my work and I don't like Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, North Remote Truss Designer/Part Time ID: C13437 to do anything wrong and failure is not an Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Relocation: USA - Northwest option for me. I always try to do whatever is Remote Truss Designer | In Office Truss USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC My objective is to be a part of a Design Team needed to achieve company goals. 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Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Relocation: Texas Top level Light Gage Steel Senior Remote Designer with Truss and Panel and well as metal frame commercial project experience. Alpine, Truswal and Keymark experience. ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have

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In addition to 4 years experience with MiTek truss design software, I have worked in the shop as both a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I have first hand knowledge of how a truss should be designed to save time on the shop end. I also worked in framing and using wall panels. So I have first hand knowledge of how a house actually goes together in the real world, and how trusses layout on framing. My long term goal is establish myself as a reliable truss designer, and to that end, grow and advance at the same company, based on proving my ability and reliability. 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

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Relocation: New York Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial buildings, and apartment complexes. Quickly became a team leader and was considered company wide as an expert in truss framing and computer applications. Provided training for a group of 30 experienced component designers in topics including load tracking, truss and layout optimization, and hardware 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.

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Available Candidates 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. Easy relocate. ID: C15857 Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer | Design Manager Relocation: California Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. My volume was varied depending on projects. Has used MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office programs. The candidate has been out of the industry, working in parallel jobs, and wants to return to a design position. Scored Senior Designer using an HP calculator, 8 years after his last truss design job. Speed was faster than PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Relocation: Florida 20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss production and also the warehouse. In the Truss department, I made sure the line had what materials they needed to build, usually for the next days orders. I tried to keep them at least one day ahead, unless there were special orders. I made sure production quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for the Truss and warehouse, then maintained that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure workers were pulling the orders correctly then also loading them correctly on the truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in my employees. I hired, fired and trained all the truss department and warehouse employees. When needed I would get on the production line to help out, give breaks or to just have a little fun at doing my old job. Between the two departments I was responsible for approximately 40 people. Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber packages. 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, multifamily, 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: C11348 Sales/Management - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Software Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, USA - South 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.

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates ID: C12315 COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ LBM Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Drove growth in Sales that necessitated recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales & Production) to help grow the Company. Grew commercial and multi-family sales with over 100% growth in total revenue. 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. ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator 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 problem solving. Also service National accounts which involves solving all the in-field problems. Dealing directly with the project Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane, don't work, design errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and project engineers. Will also consider a remote estimator position. Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission. ID: C15679 LGS Truss & Panel PE Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA - South 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 actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout. As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nation-wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

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ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina I was responsible for calling on builders and retail lumberyards selling floor and roof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. I would talk to the builder or lumberyard salesperson to see what there exact needs were and would then do a hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000. I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial. With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service. ID: C15658 Senior Truss Designer Relocation: Saskatchewan As Design Manager: Primary duties: in house design staff supervision with a remote team (of designers) based in India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. Canadian citizen, eligible for NAFTA visa. BSCE

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Se estima que cada año 1.7 millones de trabajadores resultan lesionados en su sitio de trabajo por asaltos y que ocurren aproximadamente 800 homicidios. Los incidentes de violencia en el sitio de trabajo incluyen confrontaciones verbales, asaltos simples o agresiones con daños físicos graves, robo, violación y homicidio. Todos podemos ser víctima de la Each year in the workplace, an estimated 1.7 million workers are violencia en el trabajo, por lo que es importante estar conscientes de los injured in assaults and approximately 800 homicides occur. Workplace factores de riesgo. violence incidents include verbal assault, simple or aggravated assault, Los factores que aumentan el riesgo de violencia en el sitio de robbery, rape and homicide. Anyone can become the victim of a trabajo incluyen el contacto con el público, el intercambio de dinero, y workplace assault, so it is important to know the risk factors. la vigilancia, resguardo o entrega de artículos de valor. Otros factores incluyen sitios de trabajo móviles (autos o camiones), trabajo en Factors that increase the risk of áreas de alto crimen y trabajo tarde por la noche o temprano por workplace violence include contact with la mañana. Por último, los trabajadores que entran en contacto the public; the exchange of money; and con personas inestables y volubles en el cuidado de la salud, guarding or delivering valuable property. servicios sociales y justicia penal pueden correr riesgos. Other factors include mobile workplaces

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(cars or trucks); working in high-crime areas, and working late night or early morning hours. Finally, workers that have contact with unstable and volatile persons in health care, social services, and criminal justice settings can be at risk.

Si usted corre el riesgo de ser víctima de la violencia en el sitio de trabajo, conozca y observe los resguardos de seguridad que existen en su sitio de trabajo. Respete los requerimientos de acceso limitado al público. Asegúrese de que los visitantes sean revisados al entrar al sitio de trabajo y actúe usted como escolta por todo el edificio. La separación física, como por medio de paredes o divisiones de vidrio y mostradores anchos If you are at risk for workplace pueden proporcionar mayor distancia entre usted y el público; violence, know and follow the safety úselos. Medidas de seguridad tales como cámaras de video, guards in place at your worksite. Respect espejos falsos o unidireccionales y alarmas de pánico personales o en el requirements for restricted access to the public. Ensure that visitors escritorio pueden ayudarle a comunicarse si tiene problemas. are screened when entering the workplace and escort them throughout the building. Physical separations like glass walls, partitions, and deep Conozca y cumpla las políticas para abrir y cerrar su sitio de counters can provide distance between you and the public, so use them. trabajo, y para manejar y transportar dinero en efectivo o artículos de Security measures like video cameras, two-way mirrors, and personal valor. Establezca, como regla de trabajo, tener a otro empleado como or desk panic alarms can help you communicate if you are in distress. refuerzo, o suficientes empleados si usted tiene que tratar con una persona Know and follow the policies for opening and closing your place potencialmente hostil. Mantenga todas las armas ofensivas potenciales, of business and handling and transporting cash and valuables. Make it tales como instrumentos filosos o artículos pesados guardados bajo llave a rule to work with a backup employee or enough staff coverage if you y fuera de la vista del público. will be dealing with a potentially hostile person. Keep possible offensive Entrénese sobre cómo reconocer y reportar los indicios de un weapons like sharp or heavy instruments locked away and out of the compañero de trabajo, cliente o integrante del público con trastornos public eye. emocionales. Usted también debe recibir entrenamiento sobre cómo tratar Get training on recognizing and reporting the signs of a disturbed a clientes hostiles y calmar situaciones violentas. Reporte de inmediato coworker, customer, or member of the public. You should also seek cualquier incidente de violencia o amenaza contra la gerencia; a menudo training on handling hostile customers and diffusing violent situations. las amenazas de violencia pueden intensificarse y convertirse en actos Immediately report violent incidents and threats to management; often, de violencia. violent threats can escalate to become violent acts.

When faced with a hostile person, respect their personal space and be aware of your body language, movements, and tone of voice. Stay calm and diffuse the situation. Try to keep a barrier like a desk between yourself and the person, but don’t block yourself into a corner. If there is no barrier available, stand at an angle and 4 to 6 feet from the person; this keeps you at arms length and gives you a means to escape. Have plans should a dangerous situation arise; note exits, phones, and potential defensive weapons. Use physical force as a defense only.

Cuando encare a una persona hostil, respete su espacio personal y esté consciente de su propio lenguaje corporal, movimientos y tono de voz. Permanezca tranquilo y calme la situación. Trate de mantener una barrera física, tal como un escritorio, entre usted y la persona, pero no quede acorralado en una esquina. Si no hay una barrera disponible, párese en ángulo y a unos 4 a 6 pies de la persona; esto le mantiene alejado a más del largo de un brazo y le brinda una vía de escape. Planifique cómo actuar si surge una situación peligrosa; observe las salidas, teléfonos y armas defensivas potenciales. Use la fuerza física sólo como defensa.

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July 8 July 15 – 17 July 19 – 23 July 23 July 27 – 29

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) Golf Tournament West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) 2nd Growth Summer Conference Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Annual Conference Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Minnesota Fishing Outing Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Heritage Roundtable

Denver, CO Rancho Mirage, CA Sea Island, GA Isle, MN Alexandria, MN

AUGUST 2020 August 4 – 6 August 12 – 14 August 18 – 19 August 18 – 20 August 23 – 24

SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference Advanced Design Topics in Wood Construction Engineering at Virginia Tech Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. (LMC) Hardware Express 2020 Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. (LMC) Leadership Summit

Park City, UT Georgetown, TX Blacksburg, VA online online

SEPTEMBER 2020 September 1 – 3 September 9 – 11 September 13 – 18 September 14 – 19 September 16 – 17 September 16 – 18 September 17 September 22 – 24 September 23 – 25 September 29 – October 1

National Hardware Show Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo Do it Best Fall Market International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) ICATEA 2020: International Conference on Advanced Timber Engineering and Applications Florida Building Material Assoc (FBMA) 100th Main Event Convention & Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Meeting & Golf Tournament Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) D.C. Summit LBM Strategies 2020 Conference Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)

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SBCA Board Meeting ProDealer Industry Summit SBCA of the Carolinas Chapter Meeting SBCA of the Capital Area Meeting & Golf Outing APA—The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting and EWTA Info Fair Future Place

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November 2 – 4 November 11 November 11 – 13 November 12

Builder 100 Conference The OffSite Construction Show Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. LMC EXPO 2020 Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) 9th Annual Brew Fest for our Veterans

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127th Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) Expo

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JANUARY 2021 January 6 – 21 January 11 – 14 January 12 January 19 – 21 January 21

University of Minnesota Annual Institute for Building Officials World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Leadership Conference North Dakota Retail Lumbermans Assoc. (NDRLA) Annual Convention Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo—North

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Business Owners Today: What Else Could Happen? By David Cocke, S.E

How can a “Back-to-Business” plan help communities and business owners recover after a damaging event? In this guest article, David Cocke, S.E., explores the history of “B2B” programs and how they help expedite the inspection process so owners can get back to normal faster.

Business leaders have a lot to think about nowadays. With the current pandemic crisis, we have to consider health (ourselves, our families and our staff), liabilities, cash flow, workload, client retention and the pipeline for future work. Knock on wood that we don’t have to deal with any kind of natural disaster on top of this current situation, but more on that topic later… The current crisis reminds me that we as business owners do have to consider all potential threats to our business continuity and if possible put together plans for resiliency against those threats. In the structural engineering world, we’re regularly designing structures for normal operating loads, but in addition we have to consider the unusual “shock” loading conditions that can occur in earthquakes, windstorms and floods. We have building codes and standards that help us to design and strengthen structures so they have a better chance to meet the performance objectives desired by the owners. Of course, we have to do a good job of informing the owners about what those objectives really mean — what should they expect in a significant event?

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Regardless of the high level of care that we take during evaluation and design of structures, we as structural engineers also have a responsibility to respond after an event to help with recovery. Structural Engineers are there to help with the assessment of structures after a damaging event. The local building jurisdiction typically has sole authority to determine whether a structure is safe for reoccupancy by inspecting and then posting the building with a green (safe), yellow (occupancy restricted) or a red (unsafe) tag.

ATC 20 “Building Safety Evaluation Forms and Placards”

The difficulty is that local building jurisdictions’ inspection capacity can be quickly overwhelmed in a large regional event. Several years after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in northern California, the San Francisco building department and local structural engineers association (SEAONC) conceptualized a Building Occupancy Resumption Program (BORP) to supplement the building department capacity. That program allows for a threeway agreement between the City, a building owner and a designated structural engineer. That agreement enables automatic deputation of the designated structural engineer so that he or she is legally authorized to post a particular building as green, yellow or red. While the BORP concept was adopted within a few years by several jurisdictions in the Bay Area, it did not spread to southern California until Dreamworks Animation and the City of Glendale worked with Structural Focus to establish a version of BORP called Back-to-Business (B2B) in 2013. Since then several other southern California jurisdictions have established their B2B programs and several large building owner clients have implemented the program. While providing our structural engineering services for evaluation, retrofitting and new design, we have had numerous conversations with our clients about their exposure to risks related to their facilities: Safety — Above all else, building owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the occupants in their buildings, as well as the safety of people who may be near the exterior of the building at the time of an earthquake. Damage — The cost of repairs for owners to restore their buildings to their pre-earthquake condition can be significant, and, depending on the severity of the damage, total reconstruction may be necessary and the business could take years to recover. Downtime — Even a brand-new building may not be usable after an earthquake — either because physical damage prevents its proper function, or because the occupants’ perception of their personal risk is too high, causing them to refuse to enter the building. The cost of business interruption can vastly exceed the cost of repairs. If repairs need to be made, the time to make those repairs can be significant and may directly result in business interruption losses. Similarly, if the damage is so severe that the building must be demolished and replaced, the resulting business interruption may be many months to several years. Previous disasters have shown this situation often results in permanent relocation, or even spells the end of the affected businesses and lasting harm to the community.

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With a B2B program in place, weeks if not months of business interruption can be saved at least during the inspection phase. Building owners will have more confidence that their buildings will be inspected right away without waiting for the city inspectors, and they will have confidence that it is a thorough and accurate inspection because the engineer will have already studied the building and have notes for use during the post-earthquake inspection. Because of these differences, they can also expect significantly reduced their building downtime. The following steps are suggested to put a program in place: • The owner receives a description of the B2B program from the B2B engineer and requested to endorse the concept and join the B2B engineer at the table for an introductory meeting with the local building department. • If the owner has multiple buildings, they will be asked which of those they wish have included in the program. • The B2B engineer is to evaluate the selected building(s) and prepare a file for each to use in a postearthquake inspection. • B2B engineer prepares and submits B2B building applications, including the building files, to the building department. • B2B engineer organizes annual updates to meet the owner’s and building department’s requirements. The owner’s costs of this program include the structural engineering fees and the building department fees to review and the approve the applications. Of course, from a risk management perspective, those upfront program costs are minimal compared to the potential business interruption costs and other risks associated with an earthquake.

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With a B2B program in place, the building owner has significantly reduced his or her risk, the building department can reduce the number of facilities that they have to inspect (and concentrate their resources elsewhere), and the community’s potential downtime can be reduced. At the same time, pre-event evaluations have often led to needed retrofits based on the structural engineer’s evaluation results. Building owners have commented positively about their increased ability to “control their own destiny” with a B2B program in place. We cannot predict when an earthquake will occur, but with the advance planning of a B2B program and other activities, we can help building owners reduce their exposure. So in closing, do we dare to surmise what would happen if a significant earthquake occurred while we are dealing with this pandemic? We have observed in the last couple of months that, generally, local building departments have converted to mostly remote and virtual processes, and we can only assume that they would be severely pressed to provide adequate and timely post-earthquake building inspections. And certainly their priority inspections will have to go to essential facilities, including temporary housing and health-related facilities. A B2B program in place would backfill the sorely needed inspections to expedite reoccupancy in commercial buildings. But let’s just hope we business owners won’t have to deal with that scenario on top of a pandemic.

David Cocke, S.E. has been practicing Structural Engineering since 1981. David founded Structural Focus in 2001 after 20 years at Degenkolb Engineers. He is a registered Structural Engineer in California and several other states, with expertise in seismic evaluation, historic preservation, retrofits and new design. David is very involved in numerous professional associations. He joined the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute in 1992 and is a Charter Member of the Southern California Chapter, has served on the EERI Board of Directors and is the current President-Elect of the organization. David has served on the Board of Directors of numerous other organizations including the California Preservation Foundation, Pasadena Heritage, USC Architectural Guild, SEAONC, SEAOSC, and SEAOC, and is currently on the Board of Los Angeles Conservancy. He is also on the Board of Governors of the Structural Engineers Institute (SEI) of ASCE and is the Immediate Past President of that organization. Starting in 2007, David has served as the SEAOC appointed Alternate Structural Engineer Member on the California Historical Building Safety Board. David has been leading the effort to bring Back to Business (B2B), a building occupancy resumption program, to southern California. In 2013, his team worked with DreamWorks to establish southern California’s first B2B in the City of Glendale. Now the team is partnering with a multitude of clients and cities throughout Southern California to establish their B2B programs. David serves as the Managing Director of SAFEq Institute, an organization devoted to assisting local governments with the establishment of B2B programs.

SAFEq Institute

SAFEq™ Institute is an expert resource for building owners, risk managers, engineers, and local jurisdictions seeking to minimize facility and business interruption losses caused by disasters. SAFEq™ Institute promotes the adoption of the Back to Business (B2B) Program by helping local jurisdictions understand and establish guidelines for their own B2B and reviewing and recommending approval of B2B applications. The Institute seeks to keep those who provide emergency inspection in a “ready” state by ensuring they have the most current knowledge of the state of practice of emergency building evaluation and facilitating sharing of real-world post-disaster experiences.

The article, Business Owners Today: What Else Could Happen?, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe. Copyright © 2020 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Truth, Lies, and Salespeople

By Omer Abdullah

recently heard a talk by Bob Myers, General Manager of the Golden State Warriors, on leadership, values, and culture in winning teams. It was a great speech and there were many points he raised that made sense, and really resonated with me.

He also struck me as a thoughtful and intelligent person, somebody who has been focused on doing the right thing and driven by a core set of values. It’s clear that the Warriors, despite their recent troubles, are an extremely well-run organization, thanks, I’m sure, in no small part to folks like Bob Myers. But there was one comment he made right at the start of his talk that, I have to say, I found frustrating. Not surprising, I’ll admit, but frustrating, nevertheless. In recounting his career, he talked about how, before joining the Warriors, he was a sports agent for about 14 years, with a roster of about 15 players. But, despite the success he had, it wasn’t something he felt cut out for because it involved a lot of selling and, well, he just wasn’t that good at it. Because he wasn’t very good at lying. I laughed but it wasn’t a “funny, haha” laugh. It was more one of exasperation, because I’ve heard that over and over again for years. (Hell, at one point, years ago, I think I even believed it.) The guy sitting in front of me was a veteran sales guy, who’d done it all his life, and he shook his head and let out the same exasperated laugh. This is, sadly, the conventional view of what sales is. A con, a hustle, an opportunity to pull the wool over a prospect’s eyes in order to get them to buy what you’re selling. Because, apparently, that’s what it takes. And as a result, if that’s really what’s involved, then you need to be on your guard lest someone try and sell you something you don’t need. Because, if sales folks are masters of this type of con, then surely honest people don’t go into sales, do they? (By the way, think of the flip side of that belief system. And that is that the customer isn’t smart enough. That the customer is gullible and can be sold something against their will. That you – as a customer – can’t think through or process the requisite information to make a thoughtful decision. A terrible way to think about ourselves, don’t you think?)

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As I said, this is the conventional view of what sales is. Unless you’ve actually done it. Because if you’ve actually done it, you’ll realize it isn’t that simple or straightforward or devious. Yes, there are hustlers out there and they do create problems when given the chance. They give the profession a terrible reputation. (By the way, that’s a failing of the organization behind the salesperson, for not hiring for and instilling the necessary values and ethics within the sales team.) But for those trying to build long term relationships, to build predictable, stable revenues, to deliver real value, this ethos is just false. The best sales folks I know want to understand their customer. They’re ready to help them get smarter about all of their options and approaches, some of which don’t involve their own product. They have conviction in what they’re selling. They believe in its merits. And, when it’s the right thing to do, they’re willing to walk away from the deal. Look, I have a bias here. I’m a sales guy myself – anyone who’s started a business or been part of growing one is, by definition, a sales person. And being a sales person, I’ve realized how hard it is to do it well. There is real effort and work involved. An ability to assimilate and understand all sorts of data about the client. A passion for the content and value of what you’re delivering. And an honesty and forthrightness in your approach. The best sales folks I know have these capabilities in spades. So, Myers’ comments rankled and, afterwards, I had a bit of a laugh about it with the sales guy sitting in front of me. This is still what people – even smart, intelligent, and well-meaning folks such as Bob Myers – think about the profession. And it isn’t their fault, at the end of the day. It’s the result of centuries of bad behaviors from bad actors. I get it. Sales will always be thought of that way. Except by those who’ve actually done it. Omer Abdullah co-founded The Smart Cube, starting with a laptop and a home office, growing it into a global research and analytics firm with more than 500 people. He’s a sales guy, a marketer, a manager, and part-time writer who has worked in both the Corporate and Management Consulting worlds. Sign up for his blog at www.omerisms.com. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Eight-Episode Video Series for Contractors and Homeowners on How to Build a Stronger Deck

June 10, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today debuted the first episode of Build a Stronger Deck, an entertaining and educational YouTube video series that shows builders, deck contractors, and their homeowner customers how to easily build stronger, safer decks that last. As summer temperatures rise, deck-building season typically hits high gear as homeowners turn to the outdoors for cookouts, relaxation, and family fun. Developed for pro contractors and homeowners thinking of building their dream deck, the Build a Stronger Deck video series guides viewers through the most important steps to building a safer and stronger deck from the ground up. The first episode dives into the available options and ideal solutions for stronger, safer post bases. The second video features deck ledger installation, with further episodes detailing construction tips for installing beams, joists, guard posts, stair stringers, and deck boards. Finally, a special fastener episode gives viewers expert advice on selecting the best anchors and fasteners to attach hangers, joists, and angles to deck ledgers and railings. “Building a safe, strong deck is easier and more affordable than most people think,” says John Wight, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of Global Marketing. “We’ve built an entire deck from start to finish using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, anchors and fasteners to show builders and homeowners how easy it is to build decks that not only last longer, but add value and enjoyment to any home.” New episodes of Build a Stronger Deck will air throughout the summer and are available for streaming on the Simpson Strong-Tie YouTube channel. To watch all available episodes and check out additional content on great deck building, including inspiration, deck planning, and design tools as well as product information and safety tips, visit the online Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Center at strongtie.com/deckcenter.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Longer Lengths to RCA Family of Rigid Connector Angle Utility Clips

June 17, 2020 — Simpson S t r o n g - Ti e , t h e l e a d e r i n engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced two new, longer lengths to its successful line of L-shaped RCA rigid connector angle utility clips for cold-formed steel construction. The product line extension introduces 9-inch and 11-inch clips to the existing lineup of 3-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch clips. RCA utility clips from Simpson Strong-Tie are available in 12-gauge, 14-gauge, and 16-gauge and feature a G90 galvanized coating for enhanced protection against corrosion. “The addition of these new lengths to the RCA family provides contractors with a robust range of versatile utility clips to cover a wide range of jobsite applications,” said Simpson Strong-Tie product manager Clif Melcher. “Now contractors have a wide assortment of convenient, quality utility clips at their disposal without having to cut angles in the field.” Simpson Strong-Tie® RCA utility clips are easy to install, with prepunched holes for quick and accurate fastener attachment, and can be used for a wide variety of cold-formed steel applications, including miscellaneous header/ sill connections to jamb studs, jamb stud reinforcement at track, u-channel bridging, stud-blocking, bypass curtain-wall framing, and joist connections. For more information about the Simpson Strong-Tie expanded line of RCA rigid connector angle utility clips, visit strongtie.com/rca.

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Simpson StrongTie Redirects over $75,000 in Habitat for Humanity Funding to Organization’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts June 8, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that it is redirecting funding from its current projects with Habitat for Humanity to the organization’s Homes, Communities, Hope + You (HCH+Y) campaign for a total of more than $75,000 in cash and product. Habitat’s HCH+Y is helping families who’ve been hit hard by the economic impact of COVID-19 by providing funds and resources for covering costs of housing and other basic necessities. Simpson Strong-Tie donates over $52,000 in cash and products annually to Habitat’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. With the cancellation of the Carter Work Project, the company chose to redirect funding to help those struggling with basic needs because of the coronavirus. In addition, $25,000 in funding to the Habitat for Humanity East Bay / Silicon Valley affiliate located near the Simpson Strong-Tie headquarters is being redirected locally to COVID-19 relief. “The hardships we all face due to COVID-19 are compounded in underserved communities, where many individuals find themselves without a job and families face financial uncertainty. We want to help ensure these families remain stable and secure in order to keep all of our communities strong,” said Karen Colonias, president and CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie. To learn more about Habitat’s HCH+Y campaign or to donate, go to habitat.org.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Craig Webb, cwebb@webb-analytics.com Or: Matt Ogden, mogden@buildingip.com

Building Industry Leaders Reveal Best Practices for Dealing With—and Prospering After—the COVID-19 Pandemic New report delivers videos, insights, resources from online summit BOSTON and WASHINGTON—A newly launched website is providing the construction supply industry an opportunity to see and hear scores of the nation’s leading building material dealers and industry experts tell how to manage during and prosper after the coronavirus pandemic. The covidsummit.buildingip.com site and accompanying downloadable PDF contain more than 10 hours of online discussions that took place April 22-24 during the Building Industry Leaders COVID-19 Crisis Summit. Launched June 3, the site includes videos of all nine one-hour panels plus opening and closing comments. Moderators at the invitation-only event included consultant Ruth Kellick-Grubbs, John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Hanley Wood editorial director John McManus, Margaret Whelan of Whelan Advisory, Greg Brooks of the Building Supply Channel, Building Industry Advisors’ Michael Collins, and MiTek’s former president, Maged Diab. The list of panelists included the chief executives of U.S. LBM, Kodiak Building Partners, Hancock Lumber, Ganahl Lumber, Franklin Building Supply, Alexander Lumber, Central Valley, Brand Vaughan Lumber, Parr Lumber, Millard Lumber, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association, CBUSA, Misura Group, and LBM Advantage. Continued next page

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News & Announcements Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation CEO John Somerville gave opening remarks on the second day, and Kodiak Chairman Paul Hylbert both gave opening remarks and served on a panel. Other panelists came from the senior ranks of Kuiken Brothers, 84 Lumber, BMC, SRS Distribution, and The Farnsworth Group. The sessions covered: •

Keeping our people safe and our supply chain open

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Will our economic and housing recovery be V-, U- or L-shaped?

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Government lifelines and capital structure considerations

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Leadership, culture, and communication during a pandemic

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“Silver Lining” opportunities emerging from the crisis

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Individual and collective action for policy impact

Building Industry Partners (BIP), a private equity investment firm, and Webb Analytics, a consultancy, organized the online event. “For three days, many of LBM’s greatest leaders shared questions, challenges, wisdom, and ideas in navigating these unprecedented times,” BIP Managing Partner Matt Ogden said. “They explored how to navigate economic uncertainty and take action in all parts of their companies. And they did all this with realism as well as resolve, knowing that great challenge inevitably creates great opportunity–to learn, to adapt, to innovate, and to evolve.” Webb added: “All building material dealers have had to adjust because of COVID-19, but some not only are adjusting better than others, they are making decisions now that will pay dividends later, once pandemic fears recede and the economy recovers. This Summit was a master class on how to lead and manage for the long term. BIP and Webb Analytics created this website and PDF to help assure that as many people in the industry as possible can benefit from what was said at the event.” About Building Industry Partners Boston-based BIP has sponsored some of the fastest-growing middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses in the U.S. building industry, including U.S. LBM Holdings, Kodiak Building Partners, Rugby Architectural Building Products, Homewood Holdings, United Cabinet Holdings, and U.S. Fence Solutions. About Webb Analytics Webb Analytics, headquartered in Washington, DC, helps construction supply insiders and investors make better strategic and tactical decisions by identifying and explaining the trends, threats, and opportunities that shape their business. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Updated Publications from APA

Panel Design Specification The revised specification outlines recommended design capacities (ASD) and design methods for wood structural panels manufactured under Voluntary Product Standards PS 1 and PS 2 and APA Performance Standard PRP-108. Updates include the addition of: W24 design properties, typical trademark and description; new nail and screw withdrawal design tables; new nail-head pull-through design information and table; and method of conversion from apparent EI (tabulated panel EI) to true EI. The equivalent specific gravity for ring-shank nail withdrawal values has been updated, as has the fastener lateral load resistance in both equivalent specific gravity and dowel bearing. Updated June 2020. You may download a free copy from the APA website.

APA Technical Topics Technical Topics TT-118: Fire Resistance of Structural Composite Lumber APA TT-118A summarizes structural composite lumber fire performance based on model building codes and research literature. Revised June 2020. Download a free copy About APA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents 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

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News & Announcements Builder Confidence Surges in June as Housing Rebound is Underway Posted June 16, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

In a sign that housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery, builder confidence in the market for newlybuilt single-family homes jumped 21 points to 58 in June, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Any reading above 50 indicates a positive market. “As the nation reopens, housing is well-positioned to lead the economy forward,” said NAHB Chairman Dean Mon. “Inventory is tight, mortgage applications are increasing, interest rates are low and confidence is rising. And buyer traffic more than doubled in one month even as builders report growing online and phone inquiries stemming from the outbreak.” “Housing clearly shows signs of momentum as challenges and opportunities exist in the single-family market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Builders report increasing demand for families seeking single-family homes in inner and outer suburbs that feature lower density neighborhoods. At the same time, elevated unemployment and the risk of new, local virus outbreaks remain a risk to the housing market.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. All the HMI indices posted gains in June. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions jumped 21 points to 63, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months surged 22 points to 68 and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers vaulted 22 points to 43. Looking at the monthly average regional HMI scores, the Northeast surged 31 point to 48, the South jumped 20 points to 62, the Midwest posted a 19-point gain to 51 and the West catapulted 22 points to 66. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics. com.

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3 New Opportunities for Multifamily Developers to Use the 2020 NGBS Posted June 22, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors; in a pre-COVID-19 world, much of that indoor time was spent away from their home at work or play. Now, many have spent nearly all their time at home for two months or more, giving them the opportunity to better understand the way their homes impact their quality of life every day. Comfort, efficiency and health were already trending prior to the coronavirus outbreak, and this raised consumer awareness may make it more prevalent to prospective residents looking to rent or purchase an apartment, townhome or condominium moving forward. Using green, high-performance practices can position multifamily developers and builders to meet that demand. Seeing green is 20/20, and the new ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) provides a flexible roadmap to guide the design and construction of your next high-performance project, while the certification process provides the third-party verification to validate your work. The NGBS — the first residential green building rating system approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — has been used by building professionals for more than a decade. As of June 2020, more than 223,000 homes and residential units have been certified to the standard, which provides practices for the design and construction of all types of green residential buildings, renovations and land developments. The comprehensive NGBS covers all six keys areas of high-performance building: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance. And the 2020 edition expands the application of innovative practices and offers additional paths toward certification.

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Significant changes impacting multifamily developers and builders include: •

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An expanded scope that now includes certification for: •

Mixed-use buildings in their entirety as long as the residential portion of the building is greater than 50% of gross floor area; and

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Assisted living facilities, residential board and care facilities, and group homes.

A substantially revised remodeling chapter that offers: •

An option to utilize a phased approach for multifamily remodeling projects; and

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A choice of prescriptive or performance compliance paths for energy and water efficiency.

A new water-efficiency performance path using an index that generates a score relative to a standard baseline property and equates that to an NGBS certification level.

Pursuing NGBS Green certification as part of an overall approach starting early in the design process can result in a cost-effective green property. Start with the “building as a system” design approach. Everything in a residential property — electrical, plumbing, ventilation, building envelope, site, etc. — is interconnected and can either work with or against each other, depending on the design. Early collaboration on these subsystems provides the opportunity to maximize the property’s performance cost effectively for your location and market. Involve your entire project team early on before key decisions are made. Too often, the builders are left out of the design process, even though they have firsthand knowledge of how the systems and components come together in the field. By bringing them into the discussions early, the amount of change orders can be reduced, saving the project time and ultimately saving money Include all your subcontractors early in this process, too. Show them how their individual roles are key to the success of the project as a whole and ask for their insights. This can also save money and create the best home for your client. Download the NGBS for free at nahb.org/ngbs. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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News & Announcements Do it Best Announces Virtual Fall Market June 1, 2020—Do it Best Corp. announces their plans to reformat their upcoming fall market into a virtual event. This special market, featuring the best buying opportunities of the year from the nation’s top vendors, will be available exclusively online from September 13 – 18.

“Out of an abundance of caution and in light of the considerable uncertainty caused by the pandemic, we have made the decision to move forward with a virtual format for our fall buying market,” says Dan Starr, Do it Best president and CEO. “The safety of our member-owners, vendors, and staff is of the utmost importance. With the thousands of market attendees traveling from all over the world, it’s simply not possible to maintain appropriate social distancing and implement other necessary safety protocols in a convention center setting. By announcing our move now to a virtual fall market format, it ensures our Do it Best team, along with our vendor partners, has the time necessary to launch an exceptional online market experience for our members in mid-September.” The virtual market will offer outstanding buying opportunities, including the popular Sneak Peek and specials tied to the company’s 75th anniversary. The online event will also feature strategic buying presentations from Do it Best lumber, building materials, and merchandising experts as well as educational training sessions from industry veterans. “Our spring and fall markets have been must-attend events for our members,” adds Starr. “There’s no better way to see the very best of Do it Best than at our markets. While we’ll miss seeing everyone in person this fall, we’re confident our members won’t miss a beat with the virtual version of our market. By moving online, we expect even more members will be able to virtually attend and lock in the great savings available.” The next Do it Best spring market is planned for May 14 – 17, 2021 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. About Do it Best Corp. Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., Do it Best Corp. is the only U.S.-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales nearing $4 billion, Do it Best Corp. serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 50 other countries. For more information, visit www.doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. For more information: Alex Wulpi, Ferguson Advertising 260.426.4401 alex@fai2.com

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Wood Tech Systems and 4Ward Consulting Group st May Mike 1 Marks the Jr. Start of welcome Ruede,

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Wood Tech Systems of Muncie, IN and 4Ward Consulting Group of Stanwood, WA are excited to welcome Mike Ruede, Jr. to our independent teams. Having hands-on experience with advanced solution-based equipment, Mike has a broad industry background, which includes robotics. This knowledge comes from his experience working with Finland-based Trussmatic as their North American Technical Services Manager. His additional experience in advanced-automation centers around five years of distinguished service in the United States Navy as a lead technician for Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System aboard the USS Cape St. George. “Mike is a terrific source of enthusiasm and drive to have focused on our industry. Given his experience along with being a member of the SBCA Emerging Leaders Program, we are really excited to have him join our team. Mike’s advanced automation knowledge is a valuable asset for the wood component fabricators (CMs) we collectively consult with and serve,” says Wood Tech Systems President, Jay Halteman. Look for Mike to be delivering independent, objective equipment solutions for WTS in the Southeast USA; if you haven’t yet met him, you’ll be glad when you do. “Our customers continue to demand expertise in advanced equipment solutions,” says 4Ward Solutions Group President Ben Hershey. “Mike has extensive experience in robotics and other advanced equipment solutions to provide the industry with consultative authority they can use today in their operations.” Mike’s work will complement the growing team at 4Ward Solutions Group. “I am unbelievably thrilled to join the teams at Wood Tech Systems and 4Ward Solutions Group. Both teams are incredibly driven in the present with a relentless outlook on the future of our industry and our clients,” says Mike Ruede, Jr. “I look forward to delivering the best solution for our customers with equipment and automated plant solutions. I cannot wait to share my knowledge, expertise, and personality with the industry selling new/used equipment for Wood Tech Systems and to provide advanced equipment consulting solutions on behalf of 4Ward Solutions! The future of our industry is exceedingly bright, and I am proud to be a team member of two independent companies that share the identical drive and motivation that our industry deserves.” About Wood Tech Systems Wood Tech Systems has built a decades long reputation for honesty and fair dealings with thousands of customers and vendors across the United States, Canada, Australia, and at least a dozen other countries. Moving forward, the company continues to expand their domestic business and export business through their expertise in off-site construction featuring product-oriented solutions to the structural building component industry worldwide. Through thick or thin, we remain true to our mission – We offer expert field sales to OEM manufacturers as independent manufacturers’ representatives, and brokers of used wood component machinery. Drop us a line at: info@woodtechsystems.com or visit us at www.woodtechsystems.com to learn more. About 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC 4Ward Consulting Group provides solution services and consulting to the building industry including LBM, Structural Components, Millwork, Modular/Manufactured Home, SIP, and Lumber Mill companies. Service solutions include Consulting, Interim or Fulltime Management, Offsite Manufacturing, Design, Labor, Software Programming, and Accounting. For more information: info@4WardConsult.com or visit our website at www.4WardConsult.com. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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84 Lumber Opens New Door Shop and EWP Hub in Greenville, South Carolina as 2020 Growth Momentum Continues Nothing can stop 84 Lumber’s growth as it follows through with 2020 expansion plans June 2020 — In the beginning of 2020, 84 Lumber announced aggressive expansion plans following recordbreaking success last year. The company is continuing the momentum and following through with its plans with the announcement of its most recent opening in Greenville, South Carolina. The new door shop and engineered wood products hub officially opened in March and is now serving customers. The new 58,000 square foot facility currently runs one interior door line with plans to open an exterior door line by early July as well as a second interior line eventually. The store employs 10 associates to date and hopes to more than double its staffing as business grows. When the new Greenville store opened, 84 Lumber also relocated some of the engineered wood products operation to Wellford, South Carolina. The addition of the EWP plant in Wellford will increase the production capacity by nearly 50 percent. “The Wellford/Spartanburg area is an area we are targeting for future growth, so having a location there will set us up for success and allow us to better service our customers in those markets,” said Matt Rinck, area manager at 84 Lumber. “I’m proud of the work our team has been doing in this region and look forward to continued success.” The company is also moving forward with its other expansion plans around the country. The Mansfield, Ohio components plant is currently under construction and will soon provide trusses, floor panels and much more to the surrounding area. Additionally, 84 Lumber is moving forward with plans to expand to Stockton, California; Boise, Idaho; Detroit, Michigan; and more. What first started as a cash-and-carry lumber yard nearly 65 years ago, 84 Lumber is now the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier. To follow along with the company’s recent developments, follow 84 Lumber on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. About 84 Lumber Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ot by choice in 1989, I transitioned from being behind a CM’s desk around to the front of the desk as a supplier. My old company took me back, despite the “blemishes” on my record as a plant manager. On my first day in the field, I picked up a 1987 Ford Taurus from outside our Baltimore plant (minus hubcaps) and proceeded to the nearest hotel to learn the job. I unloaded the 3-ring binders, file folders, maps, and video tapes from the trunk, laid them out across one of the beds, and started to grasp what I was in for. I poured through carbon copies of my predecessor’s call reports, and set aside even marginally promising ones, such as: “…after many calls, Sam finally began to warm up to me.” Then I unfolded gas station maps and figured I’d only make it through a couple of my 13 states. Finally, I scanned the fan-folded pages of a green bar printout to find my existing accounts and realized I’d be lucky to see just Pennsylvania CMs that week. Such was my transition to plate salesman. By choice in 2020, I began the transition to retirement, and “Oh, What a Feeling!” My replacements picked me up at home: one is an industry veteran and the other a promising product of a U.S. military academy. We drove the Google-delineated route that we had planned on Microsoft Teams. On each stop, my associates could know more about our contacts from social media than I would ever know. We pulled up YouTube videos to demonstrate our wares. And as we were wrapping up one call, we texted our ETA to our next contact. All CMs on this trip made it through the worst of the pandemic and have come roaring back. So smooth has been their transition back to normalcy and so smooth is my transition from this amazingly resilient industry. Now I look forward to the months I have left, cruising my old territory in a hot Charger when I’m not being chauffeured, giving thanks to all those who have made my last 50 years so marvelous. Though our technology has traveled light years, the personal relationships remain the key to our success. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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