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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

MiTek® Hornet Saw. Better Wall Panel Automation.

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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Celebrating Milestones – The Advertiser Reaches 250

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Sixty Years of Machines: Part VI: Roller Gantries Enhanced

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Wendy Boyd – Spida USA: Moving Forward with Your Team and Spida

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: The Importance of Change Management in Today’s Business Climate

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Glenn Traylor: The Intrinsic Value of Hands-On Quality Assurance

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Ed Serrano – Vekta USA: Making Your PackFeeder Dream a Reality

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Rethinking a Linear Saw Linked to Two Workstations

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Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Better Tools for Intuitive Wall Panel Design

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Brian Zengel – Alpine: Six Steps of Troubleshooting Methodology and Why It’s Important

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Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: Did Someone Shout Fire?

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Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Innovations in Modular Construction Not For Everyone

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: Building Safety Month Takes on New Meaning for Everyone

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Softwood Framing Lumber Market Forecast

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Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com: Hard Decisions...

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Workplace Distractions

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Tim Hart, S.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Build Change: Seismic Safety in the Age of COVID-19

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Glenn Traylor: A Scout Leader’s Perspective on the Coronavirus

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word A Tale of Two Texas Trussers

“Over the years, Alpine has proved to be a strong business partner by providing us a tailored plant management solution and focusing on unique advancements in engineering software to improve the efficiencies of both production and design.”

— Aaron Nichols, ABC Truss

Ask those who know.

They’ll tell you about the people at Alpine who make a difference.

BUSINESS & DESIGN SOFTWARE | CONNECTOR PLATES EQUIPMENT | ENGINEERING SERVICES & SUPPORT

Alpine has it all— the right equipment, user-friendly software, dependable hardware, and the service, support, and training to make your team as efficient as they can be.

And Alpine delivers the complete package for success— including the extra effort in comprehensive support that sets us apart within our industry.

Connecting for the Future Call 800-521-9790 or visit www.alpineitw.com for complete information

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New & Used Equipment Saws ...................................................................................7

Truss Equipment ..............................................................47

Panel Equipment ..............................................................62

Trucks & Trailers ..............................................................79

Misc. Equipment ..............................................................81

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ........................................91

Tool Box ........................................................................91

Modular Manufacturing .................................................96 Monthly GIGGLES NEW! ...........................................................91 Calendar of Events ................................................................112 News & Announcements .........................................................117 Directory ..............................................................................129 4Ward Consulting ...............................................20,26,30,41,78,87 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ......................................33,75,90 Acer, Inc ................................................................................46,82 Alpine ..........................................................................4,22,64,128 Clark Industries, Inc. ................................................................8,54 D.W. Lift Sales ..................................................................20,51,81 Eagle Metal Products .......................................................32,60,74 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ........................24,34 EstiFrame Technologies .........................................................56,76 Fitzgerald Group ...................................................................57,89 Layman's Lumber Guide ...........................................................102 Maintenance & Repair Technologies .....................................87,99 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools .................................................18,98 MiTek ................................................................2,10,118,131,132 Panels Plus ...........................................................................63,72 Precision Equipment MFG ...................................................23,80 Runnion Equipment Company ............................................59,79 Simpson Strong-Tie ....................................12,13,114,120,121,122 Spida USA ...............................................................14,15,52,66,86 The Hain Company .............................................16,45,47,69,77,90 The JobLine .............................................................19,41,89,90,104 Timber Products Inspection ...................................................36,96 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .........................................48,50 Triad | Merrick Machine .........................................................62,68 Vekta Automation ...............................................................42,43,84 Wasserman & Associates ............7,17,25,40,47,51,53,58,67,70,77 81,91,97,99 Wood Truss Systems ...................9,17,19,21,25,29,31,33,35,39,41 45,47,51,53,55,57,59,69,71,73,75,77,83

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Advertiser Forum Celebrating Milestones

Anna L. Stamm

The Advertiser Reaches 250

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

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n these uncertain times, it’s nice to seize all opportunities to celebrate, especially milestones. They can lift us up and make us smile. They can remind us of a destination we’re striving to reach, and they can applaud our journey to date.

Drumroll, please . . . May 2020 is this magazine’s 250th issue! Woo hoo!

Who would have thought 12 years ago that an 8-page weekly magazine would evolve into the issue you’re reading now?

Not many, I’ll bet. I’ll even up the ante and ask, who would have thought in 2013 that the new monthly magazine would grow from an average of 30 pages per issue to this? Again, I’ll take the bet that few saw it in the cards.

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Moreover, it’s fun for me to compare the first issue in which I participated to our largest issue ever last month.

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The Team Statistician Pardon me for bragging, but since coming on board this two-person team, I’ve been thrilled to help this open forum grow. This year, I’ll reach my 5th anniversary with the magazine . . . which, I should mention, includes a spiffy website now too! Since I’ve been keeping score, these are my favorite stats—our annual averages in page count, number of advertisers, and number of articles.

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Onward to the Next Milestone So, I can’t promise that each issue will be larger than the last—it won’t.

We are a forum that is available to the individuals and companies who would like to contribute. Some months, we’ll have more contributors; some months, we’ll have less. But we’ll be here, rain or shine. We always work from home, so we will remain open for business.

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NEW! 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!

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.

WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO!

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

$280,000 FOB MO • • • • • • • • •

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.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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s housing boomed in the mid-1980s, truss plants needed better equipment. Among those was Heart Truss and Engineering in Michigan. Heart was also benefitting from booming auto plants nearby. Their production head, Bob LePoire, pondered how to keep up. Bob’s boss and Heart’s co-founder, Don Butcher (father of current owner Joe Butcher), had assembled an array of single-purpose roof truss equipment in his plant, “specifically suited to the task at hand,” as Don had explained to me a decade earlier. But Bob sought a more general solution, a machine that could build any truss efficiently. In 1982, Bob began experimenting with a roller, determined to improve upon its shortcomings, especially the quality of its plate embedment.

This “boutique” method of innovation – ideas conceived in component plants and executed in local machine shops – was the norm through much of the first turbulent 30 years of our history. That we machinery suppliers didn’t innovate is best explained by the severity of the cycles shown in the chart. Twice in the 1970s, we contracted to build a new plant during a runup in housing, and twice we moved in during the middle of a down cycle.

Another reason for our reticence to build a gantry was our substantial investment in hydraulic presses. Most of our customers were users of our equipment and, like Heart Truss, didn’t come to us asking for roller gantries. In addition, the Sanford gantry was a straightforward mechanism, and, once it lost patent protection, was easily replicated. Even a self-proclaimed “dumb welder” like the late Ronnie Wright could build them, one at a time, successfully.

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One of Bob LePoire’s and Heart’s chief concerns was the quality of plate embedment. We had previously determined that a truss built with a 16” roller was significantly weaker than one hydraulically pressed (see Part V of this series, “The Gantry Gains Ground”), and the TPI design standard had codified this. Bob reasoned that a roller with a larger diameter would produce a much flatter angle of attack when engaging a truss plate (see diagram).

When he tested a roller built of 24” heavy duty pipe, he found that plate embedment was greatly improved. In addition, the weight and the resulting momentum of the roller was more than doubled.

This insured that even the larger and thicker gauge plates required by higher snow loads in the North wouldn’t bog down either the gantry or the finish roller.

Since the larger and heavier roller required a stronger support structure, Bob substituted a welded structure in place of Sanford’s casting. This insured longevity. In 1985, Heart installed their first LePoiredesigned gantry and proved its value over a considerable period. And by 1989, Bob left Heart and staked his future on the success of his gantry improvements by launching his own company, Diamond Machinery.

At about the same time, freed of patent concerns, other manufacturers developed their own roller gantries, with improved features. Both Klaisler and Pacific Automation sought to mitigate the trip hazard of the gantry’s rail by moving it beneath the tables.

This works great with a solid table but does not remove the hazard on walk-through tables.

These improvements increased the gantry’s market share, but its dominance Rail trip hazard awaited further innovation. At BCMC 1988 in Nashville, Alpine previewed an automated setup Klaisler rail recessed on its Sanford Roll-A-Master that would eventually rock the truss world. But its wide adoption was forestalled by the tanking economy. Then finally, in the early 1990s, truss demand began its steady ascent, paving the way for further gantry improvements. Recognizing the gantry’s ascendancy, we purchased Bob LePoire’s Diamond Machinery in 1994, and largely left behind our hydraulic history.

Next Month: Gantries Running Off the Rails

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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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Moving Forward with Your Team and Spida Wendy Boyd Sales and Marketing Manager Spida Machinery

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n the wake of troubled times, I’m filled with hope and renewed energy as I review the month that was and all of the things that have been accomplished for Spida Machinery worldwide.

Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity.

Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.

While the last month has presented itself in varying degrees, Spida internationally has looked inward to assess what we can do better. What we have learned from our own introspection is that engineering and machinery development is in our blood. In fact, generations of experts, our fathers and grandfathers, have produced or been part of producing some of the machinery being used today around the world. Klaisler and Spida have been part and parcel of the fabric of the frame, truss, and component machinery and mechanics – and as little boys and girls, we watched in awe and sometimes worked on the machinery in your and our factories.

Now, the new path that we walk and the new avenues for our business include these goals.

One: Lean Manufacture. Doing things smarter and better is a learning curve, even though many businesses, Spida included, sometimes think they have it just right. From the top to the very bottom, everyone in the process benefits from a lean thinking approach. Individual efficiency is no longer the goal. The end goal has become improved flow right from the start of your process to the end. Spida too has begun planning for a leaner, smarter future. It is a work in progress with lots of learning to be done, but we are talking with experts in the field and we will strive to succeed. Our mantra is: To minimize waste and maximize efficiency, and to make sure our effort is sustainable.

Two: Software Efficiency. All three of our manufacturing sites now have installed two new pieces of software for efficient production, job costing, inventory, and accounting. That means, we now all speak the same language in our network, and this provides us with a rich global, front to back-end operational and accounting system for those of us doing stock sales, manufacturing, jobbing, etc. Now more than ever, we are ready for anything. This has been such a learning curve for our team, but the team has been bullet proof in their resolve to implement and succeed. We are 95% there and operationally we are richer for it.

Three: Strategically Planning for the Future. The future of manufacturing is such a crystal ball equation. Based on what we know, our continual hurdle of a constantly moving labor force means that there is a full-time job for someone to manage sick days, holidays, job transition, training, and recruiting, even without all of the other factory, supply, and manufacturing challenges.

Both we and our customers face these challenges on a daily basis.

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Over the last few years, we have introduced our leaner framing lines, allowing the factory to repurpose some of those frame line workers elsewhere and often exceeding expectations with output (linear feet per man/per hour), achieving increased productivity and increased revenue. With our wall extruder, frame line, sheathing line, squaring tables, etc., we have some of the most innovative and quality-built machinery on the market. We always partner with our customers to provide an absolute fit for their new machinery requirements, because we love to provide what you need.

Reinventing and renewing a truss factory’s old press table with the latest automated puck positioning system, compatible with any software, means your search for new automation within an existing table at a realistic price ends with a Jig-It machinery retro-fit option from Spida. As always, new tables and new presses, both large and small, built to your requirements or straight off the shelf, are our continued offer to the truss market.

Linear saws are again the most productive piece of equipment for your cutting needs. From our most high-end saws, the PieceMaker and the Tornado, to our most basic cutting equipment, the wants of the truss plant are taken into consideration as we plan with you and suit your requirements. With a safety standard that is unsurpassed and a price tag that meets the needs of our customer/partners, we look closely at your requirements and develop accordingly.

Lock-down for all of us around the world has been hard to watch and harder to experience. But, we are looking forward to the week ahead, where another of our manufacturing facilities comes back to production and the cogs start turning again. The plans are well underway and we are so excited.

Reach out to us if you would like to discuss any or all of the machinery opportunities that we can provide. From Spida to you: Stay safe, stay well, and take care.

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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 $4,900 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Baker Chop Saw • 20 HP Motor with 36" Blade • 12" x 12" Cutting Capacity • 20' Infeed & 15' Outfeed Roller Conveyor • 10' Stop Bar with Manual Stops • Remote Control Station (Hydraulic Powered Saw Cycle) • 4" Dust Outlet • 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB AZ Call for price Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw 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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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

2004 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW 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

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 $34,900 FOB MN 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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$64,890 FOB PA 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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$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 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 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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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.

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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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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NEW! 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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.

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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 Importance of Change Management in Today’s Business Climate

By Ben Hershey, CEO 4Ward Solutions Group

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he current global demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has created a severe shortage of PPE across the world. And while regular distribution channels ramp up, we have seen several creative ways some individuals and companies are making changes to support our COVID-19 response, including obtaining and producing protective gear for our caregivers.

What is also interesting is how some manufacturers are looking at ways to bring manufacturing onshore, changing their production models and seeking ways to produce more efficiently and cost effectively. Another opportunity for our industry is to look at offshore manufactured products and bring that manufacturing back to the United States and Canada for production. But to do that we need to embrace the concept of change management.

In this current pandemic, we’re being forced to finally face how organizations learn; and frankly, for many of us, we are having to change not only our organizations but also our homes which now include home schooling for our children. Even during the financial crisis of 2008, there hadn’t been sufficient market forces to compel organizations to persevere their way through all of the obstacles of change, and those same organizations failed to change their “mindsets” and shift from their deeply entrenched traditions.

We now know that our world can be turned upside down without warning by tsunamic forces outside our control. This leaves us with no choice but to change. It’s also clear that, after this crisis abates, there’s no guarantee that the forces of social and political instability, market upheaval, technological shifts, and demographic churn are going to stop. It is absolutely clear that organizations need to develop their capacity to respond to radical disruptions that can, at any moment, attack with unrelenting combinations of speed and complexity. We see this in the conversation around “offsite construction” and those who are trying different ways of accomplishing a different tactic in delivering components, panels, modules, etc. to the construction site.

Performance Agility So, what’s our role in the LBM/Component/Modular industry to address this need? Organizations can’t adapt the collective and individual performance of their workforce without the learning and development team. I have often said that the LBM/Components industry has been slow to change in some respects, a point I made even in an automation article I wrote in 2000.

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of automation or making the investment in automation in our businesses. Even so, we as business owners must lead our teams to develop the organizational capacity to perform effectively at the speed of change. We need to learn Performance Agility: an organization’s capacity to respond to adaptive challenge—whether opportunity, threat, or crisis—through the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills.

The first step in getting there is to extend our reach into the performance zone; let’s call it our workflow learning where knowledge and skills are actually applied and where experience is acquired. We can’t risk failing to do this right now! This is where we must go for the sake of our organizations. Their long-term survival depends upon our doing this. There can be no development of adaptive capacity without this.

What do I mean by workflow learning? It is the process of learning our needs and reacting to them while working. Traditional learning approaches require our teams to stop or pause their work to learn and then transfer that learning into how they perform in their flow of work. To the degree that you are developing and integrating knowledge-enriched skills into your existing skill set as you perform your work, you are experiencing workflow learning.

Why Workflow Learning?

Reason 1: Only in the workflow can an organization intentionally develop the adaptive capacity of its workforce.

Any object or situation experienced by a person in the flow of work is unlikely to recur in exactly the same form and context. Another way to think of this is, as our associates effectively respond to a reoccurring situation, they are developing their ability to adapt more quickly.

Reason 2: Real skill development occurs while continuously performing work (in the workflow). Stopping work to learn without extended learning support into the workflow is costly, risky, and highly ineffective. But, be aware that some teaching/learning does need to adapt to safety first.

Reason 3: Performance improvement occurs only in the workflow. The most efficient environment for developing experience and judgment is the workflow.

Reason 4: Successful workflow performance increases self-confidence, thereby fueling greater engagement. This in turn leads to more effective performance in our operations.

Reason 5: The intrinsic motivators for learning—Attention, Relevance, and Need— are at their highest levels in the workflow.

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Reason 6: Effective learning takes place over time—real learning doesn’t usually occur in a one-time event. Think of how you learned a skill in sports or camping/fishing where you would perform a skill over-and-over until it was firmly understood. I remember as a young Cub Scout and then in Scouting having to learn skills such as tying knots and the best way was to tie the knot over-and-over. My brother Alan was infamous for being able to erect a tent blindfolded in a very short period of time because he practiced and became that good at it.

Right now, you can make the choice; we have a singular opportunity to rise up and contribute, strategically, at a level we have not before been privileged to achieve. This strategic action plan will require us to extend learning’s reach into the workflow. I’m not advocating that all learning should occur in the workflow, but we must recognize that change management considers all types of learning, including the workflow. We should be advocating in our businesses that, because organizational performance agility occurs in the workflow, we need to extend our reach into that most remarkable learning environment.

The good news is that we actually know how to do this, because change management principles have been around for years and many of us have pursued a cohesive organizational learning and performance support strategy that encompasses a critical range of strategic capabilities (including workflow learning), tactical capabilities (such as performance centered design), and technical capabilities (for example, the ability to track, measure, and report impact). Remember, you can be the difference between profit and loss; success and failure; surviving or not surviving. It can and needs to be a silver lining during these most challenging times. 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.

From all of us here at The 4Ward Group of Companies, it is our hope and prayer that each of you and your families are kept safe and protected during this time. May God bless each of you, our leaders who are making critical decisions, and our country.

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Group of Companies including Consulting Solutions, Labor Solutions, Offsite Solutions, Design Solutions, and Accounting Solutions. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward team with more than 150 years of combined experience. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting 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 seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2020 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

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

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

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

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2008 Spida CXM45 Pull-Arm Saw with Automation 2008 Spida CXM saw, model CXM45 60 5.5, pull arm saw with computer controls, powered angulation, powered length carriage to 20 feet, and self-retracting arm for cutting truss component parts, with easily movable center-point fence line for angles. From the OEM literature: "5.5 h.p. motor, 17.75" blade, cuts in 180 deg quadrant from 10 deg to 170 deg, max thickness 6" max crosscut at 90 deg. 27.5", 45 degree max bevel cut", includes spare blade and copy of manual. 110/220 volt,1phase/3-phase electrical required. 65-85 PSI air required. Can be packaged with the 2004 SpeedCut Express at the same location, for an additional price. $27,980 NOW $24,980 FOB BC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" 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. 120 volt. Starting at $4,597 FOB MN.

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Take a look at the numbers.

Manual Jigging

WizardPDS®

Setup Time Build Time

Build Time

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%

Total Job Run Time: 36 mins.

Total Job Run Time: 22.75 mins.

5280 Board FT/Shift with manual Jigging

8640 Board Ft/Shift with WizardPDS® Jigging

(13.5 minutes setup time)

(15 seconds setup time)

Your input, your numbers, your results! www.eideintegratedsystems.com/your-numbers.html

WizardPDS.® Your table, automated.

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

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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

LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" SUPER CHOP SAW 10 HP (3 Phase) Up-Cut Saw with 24" Blade.

Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation.

Please reference attached literature for cutting capacity. Excludes: TigerStop and 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 TO CUT FLOOR TRUSS WEBS) Six blades cut floor truss webs, roof truss webs and wall panel parts from 12" up to 8'-6".

Powered Angulation & Carriage.

Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. Dust Hood. Excludes Dust Collector and Hose.

Price is in US Dollars. $20,000 Now $26,500 FOB Manitoba.

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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).

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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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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

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New Monet DeWall Saw Monet DeWall 90/90 wall panel marking saw is a computer numeric controlled wall panel saw with touch screen user interface. Cuts and marks up to 2 boards at a time using 2x4 through 2x8 or cuts and marks one board at a time. $96,000 FOB MO 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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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Al Coffman

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Jean Hart

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Curt Holler

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Chuck Ray

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Glenn Traylor

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Elliot Wilson

If you have questions about how you can make this selection, please contact your authorized agent above or Glenn Traylor at 919-280-5905 or trusguy@gmail.com.

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The Intrinsic Value of Hands-On Quality Assurance

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hat makes up a great Quality Assurance Program? As you’ll recall, I listed 9 essential components for good QA in an article last year, “How Does a Fabricator Gain From a 3rd Party Audit?”. It’s no surprise that each one is rooted in the personal, on-site interaction that is the foundation of an audit. As we review the points in that article, let’s highlight and make notes as to the items that would be difficult if not impossible using a remote review.

1. Validation. An audit provides verification of compliance to ANSI/TPI and OSHA regulations and guidelines.

— Remote review only sees what the camera looks at. It’s directed by the person holding the camera. How can this be construed as independent?

2. Perspective. The inspection brings another set of eyes on your operations from a person with a broad perspective. The auditor has an advantage that is improved with compliance audits experience in multiple environments and styles.

— This expert is no longer at your plant facility. The eyes looking are guided by the prism of the camera and clouded by the pixelated video or photographs.

3. Risk control. The process can detect potential issues or problems that can escalate and lead to losses for the component manufacturer.

— The only problems detected will be the ones in the view finder. The remote review only analyzes data that is collected.

4. Objectivity. An auditor’s basis is a standard of quality. It is a series of best practices that are shared among the auditor’s group of clienteles. This sharing strengthens each individual’s quality program.

— In the remote review, everyone’s data is collected, compiled, and homogenized by a computer program to create an exact model. By definition, it will lack objectivity and impartiality.

5. Knowledge base. An auditor’s knowledge of the codes and requirements are to a level of detail that is not reasonably obtainable for a component manufacturing manager.

— While this may also be true with remote review, it lacks the relationship of auditor and client. It’s like that college level CHEM101 class with 350 other students.

You were kind of on your own.

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6. Uniqueness. Audits are inherently unique to each plant and personnel. They are specific to the plant’s safety and quality program.

— Computerized, homogenized, remote audits are anything but unique. You will be treated just like everyone else. The ability to judge the quality culture of the organization will be nonexistent.

7. Accuracy. Due to its objective position, the results of a third-party audit often provide a more accurate view of what is occurring within a plant environment.

— In the past, I often was asked to review remote auditing and the reports they generated. The reports were generic in nature and came to many conclusions that were totally false or misinterpreted.

8. Graded results. While initial results often show lower audit scores, many fabricators realize that the results and evaluation can uncover long-standing issues of non-compliance and opportunities for loss that can be immediately fixed, thereby leading to a positive ROI for the audit program.

— With the traditional site audit by the 3rd party inspector, these reports were comparisons of the client’s results. Putting this data up in the ionosphere leads to a whole other world of probabilities.

9. Targeted. Audits conducted by third parties should not be taxing on time and labor resources.

However, unlike an in-house quality review, a third-party auditor enters a location for the sole purpose of conducting the audit. They are not interrupted by the need to complete a job, conduct an employment interview, or deal with a customer situation.

— The new proposed remote audit will require a great deal more data and collected information.

It will require specialized equipment that will be expensive to maintain and a substantial amount of upgrades and improvements before they are ready for general release.

As I stated then and will say again: More than just accreditation, your 3rd party should be a resource for continuous improvement, helping to identify opportunities, streamlining work and improving results, therefore reducing waste.

Consider this analogy: Is a trip to Megan’s Beach in St. Thomas the same as looking at some photographs and watching some videos? Neither would be your 3rd party quality assurance audit. They should be eyes on site.

Even now as we’ve added protection and social distancing measures, on-site and in-person audits remain the best way to attain all of the benefits of a good QA program.

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

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$38,890 FOB GA 2004 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw (GA) 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, up to four boards, stacked, and a double-bevel mill head. As configured this saw can process any length of material up to 24 feet in length. The SC-1 processes lumber from ½" x 1 ½" to 6 1/4" x 17 3/4" 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."

Needs computer monitor. Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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2017 Hundegger Turbo Drive II

NOW $158,970 FOB MI Configured for roof-truss cutting of material 2x3 through 2x12, and EWP up to 17" in width in lengths from 6' to 24'. Well optioned saw including central lube, bronze guilding, small part ejection, OEM waste system, rear Ink-Jet, stacked timber processing, remote monitor, etc. Ready for immediate shipment, OEM prepared for shipment, duty-free, no ocean freight.

OEM Installation required. 480 volt, 3 phase, 63 Amp electrical required for the saw. 120 volt 1 phase, 20 Amp electrical required for computer. 135 PSI @ 25 CFM air required. Sold for over $235,000 new.

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.

$48,990 FOB Ontario Canada 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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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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

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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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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.woodtrusssystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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.

Call Randy on 719 528 5445 or Kallen on 763 501 6565 for detailed specifications.

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, optimisation, absolutely everything.

Vekta and the Razer ticks all the boxes.

Andrew Sternberg, Dahlsens

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Making Your PackFeeder Dream a Reality Ed Serrano, Managing Director, VektaUSA

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ackfeeders. Bunk Feeders. Call it what you will, but if you’re like most sites, the idea is nothing more than a pipe dream that quickly disappears once you start to ponder where you might put it. To get any real benefit from them, the perception is that the system you need to carry a lot of packs of lumber will take up a monstrous amount of floor space. You’ve probably also heard horror stories of packfeeders currently on the market. And just like that, the dream disappears from mind.

But, there’s a very good reason to keep that dream alive. For any linear saw, the most common cause for downtime is basic – there isn’t lumber on the infeed to cut! That’s it! It isn’t rocket science. Nothing ready to go in? Nothing’s going to come out! Packfeeders are designed to solve this problem by taking out as many of the human elements as possible in the process of feeding a hungry linear saw. The saw tells the packfeeder what it needs, then the packfeeder grabs the necessary lumber and sends it to the saw automatically. Also, a decent packfeeder should allow for automatic stacking of lumber. There shouldn’t be anything left on the infeed side of the saw for the operator to do. Sounds great, but the downside is that, unless you are moving into a new plant, the required floor space is just too much to be feasible – at least traditionally.

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Our latest innovation, the Vekta PackFeeder, is truly a clever bit of kit. By loading lumber into the system in only one location, and by storing longer lengths of lumber not side by side but above shorter lengths, Vekta has been able to achieve a footprint that is only about 25% of an equivalent system. Not 25% less but actually 25% OF the equivalent system! That makes a really big difference if you’re wanting something that might fit into your existing factory. What’s more, the unit is capable of picking up two boards at once, can process lumber from 3” up to 12” wide, is designed to have minimal preventative maintenance requirements, and is a fraction of the cost!

So how does it work? Well, packs of lumber are stored on racks which are all loaded from the same location – at the end of the system. As mentioned, longer lengths are stored above the shorter lengths – allowing us to take advantage of the space above. Then a picking system moves up and down among the packs of timber by travelling along the trestles that are used to support the upper row of timber. This pick system scans the racks that are holding the timber and uses this information to work out where each different grade and length of timber is located within the system. As the saw calls for timber, the picker moves up and down to collect boards from the racks and brings them to the front to be passed onto the saw.

By storing boards on top of one another, we immediately gain roughly 50% in floor space. By then loading new packs in from one central location at the back of the system, as opposed to having to leave floor space clear next to each pack of timber, the required floor space drops by a further 50% – making the Vekta PackFeeder take up just 25% of the floor space!

If you only load new packs from the end, what happens when you need to replace a pack at the front or in the middle of the PackFeeder? A great question that’s easily answered. When a pack in the middle of the system is empty and needs to be replaced, the racks it was sitting on are taken out of the system manually.

This leaves a gap between the other packs that still have timber. A new pack is loaded onto racks at the end of the system and then this new pack is pushed into the PackFeeder. All subsequent packs slide over until the gap created by the old pack is closed. Then the PackFeeder scans the racks in the system and notes the new position of each rack – it now knows the new location of all of the packs of timber in the system! It’s simple and, as we all know, simple is usually best!

To see the Vekta PackFeeder in action, check out this video and/or visit vektausa.com/packfeeder/.

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$68,990 FOB MI 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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

2018 Spida Sprint M600 Saw with Auto Angle 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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ACER INC We’ve moved!

Our new location provides more manufacturing and R&D space to serve our customers.

NEW ADDRESS & PHONE Acer Inc. PO Box 652 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com

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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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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

$22,900 NOW $21,900 FOB MN 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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$37,500 FOB CA 2005 KLAISLER 14' GANTRY ROLLER & TRACK • 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Off Bar Mounted) • Ride Platform • 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', Motors 2-28' and 2-11') • 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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t seems some people are upset that I made such a public statement with my latest advertisement – “Pairing a Linear Saw with Two Workstations with Each Having Two Assemblers will Cost Your Company Millions in Lost Net Profits.”

Specifically, I’m talking about linking linear saws directly to an auto-puck gantry table with four assemblers as being a huge net loss for net profits. I stand by this statement, because the data is so clear it is not even close.

Making tough decisions for capital investments, such as equipment and software, can be difficult at times. In order to help ease the decision process, most will look to their current vendor with whom they have built a trusting relationship. But that relationship may not provide the best advice.

Here is one example. (A client statement to TDC during a consultation) Client, “Todd, my competition is investing in the linear saw linked to their auto-puck gantry tables this year. He was told it would save him a great deal of labor, and his BF per man-hour would jump significantly.”

TDC, “Well, before I answer this, how do you know your competition is investing in that system?”

Client, “We have the same vendor, and the salesman told me about it. Although he told me to keep it in confidence because he is not supposed to tell anyone, especially us.” TDC, “So it looks like he (vendor salesman) is trying to pressure you into this expensive system because your competition is doing it?” Client, “Oh hell yes.

I now know not to trust him with anything I consider confidential.”

TDC, “Well, to be honest, I am sorry your vendor with whom you have built what you thought was a trusting relationship is not as it appeared. Lesson learned, but the truth about the linear saw linked directly to the auto-puck gantry tables is it will cost your company millions in lost net profits. The BF per man-hour numbers are a red herring. Also, the labor savings promised are not even close to what they appear to be, and I can prove it. Here, let me show you the data which you can verify within your current operations without the direct linked linear saw setup.”

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The just-in-time principle of the lean manufacturing toolbox is often used as part of the justification for linking the linear saw to the auto-puck gantry table. On the surface, it makes sense. Only cut and provide the lumber when it is actually needed. But the just-in-time principle is, without a doubt, the most misunderstood and misapplied principle in the lean toolbox. Please garner more understanding of all the principles in the lean manufacturing toolbox before you misapply any specific lean principle.

The data that proves my statement about losing millions in net profits for the linear saw linked to the auto-puck gantry tables is only given to TDC clients. This data is so clear that, in most existing operations that have invested in a linear saw linked directly to the gantry tables for two workstations, it should be removed. Please let me remind you that TDC does not make any commission for any equipment recommendations. TDC has nothing to gain by alienating any equipment or software vendor with advisement that will conflict with what is their relationship with any CM. Which vendor a company chooses to do business with is none of TDC’s concern. TDC’s only concern is to provide the most accurate and up to date information to make the client more profitable.

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 a 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://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/.

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$37,500 FOB CA 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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NOW $179,950 FOB IN

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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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 $800 Each for Steel Carts adjacent to Floor Truss Machine $13,900 NOW $12,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Square 1 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Options Available (call for pricing): Convert to all steel top work surface; Side Ejection via Side Off Roller Conveyor; EMSI 80’ Indoor Powered Truss Conveyor; Finish Press; Outdoor Truss Conveyor / stacking systems.

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EAGLE TP 300 PRESS SYSTEM WITH 10 FASTSET PEDESTALS For Roof and Floor Trusses. Includes Press, Pump Unit, Suspension Boom & Trolley. 25 Ton Cylinder with 5 1/4" x 6 1/4" Platen.

220 Volt / 1 Phase. 10 FastSet Pedestals (1 Peak, 2 Heel, 2 Splice & 5 Standard).

Heavy Duty Casters (for easy positioning of pedestals). Casters Raise to Lock Pedestal Position $12,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

70' Side Eject Klaisler Gantry System 70' x 14' working length side-eject Klaisler gantry system with (10) 5' 3" plastic and steel top tables, complete with Klaisler gantry head with riding platform, (2) park stations, (10) powered conveyors, (10) idler conveyors, and (3) 20' sections of exterior idle conveyor.

Includes all available electrical and jigging hardware. 230v, 3ph power.

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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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2018 Westcana Floor Truss Machine $117,970 FOB TN Westcana side-eject, floor-truss machine model WFTP, builds floor-truss depths from 12” to 26" and up to 40' in length. Table is 7' wide x 40' long working length with clamping air cylinders located under table, 3/4” steel table top, built-in camber, "A" side truss flip-jig option, dual parking stations, 24" diameter rollers (1" steel roller walls). Driven by 10 hp gear motor, with a travel speed of 2' per second. Complete with emergency shut-off bars on both sides of the press head and joystick control.

This machine is essentially unused and is free from US duty, customs brokerage, and freight costs from BC, Canada. System requires 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

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

NOW $19,970 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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MANUFACTURERS’ 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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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Trackless Roller Gantry System 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 14’ 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.

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

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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

1995 Alpine Mighty Mite Roof Press 1995 Alpine Mighty Mite beam press. 5 ft x 27 foot working dimensions, truss assembly system. Great for jacks, valley sets and other small truss parts. Dial controls on operator side of beam press. 5 HP electric/ hydraulic drive under table with integral reservoir. Needs underlayment and plastic building surface. 9,000 lb. shipping weight.

208 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $8,970 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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

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

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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.

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National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, 2018 Freightliner 114SD 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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 Intuitive Wall Panel Design

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his month, we’re continuing our series on better tools for wall panel design and exploring our Break/Review process. Walls are just walls until they are broken into PANELS. Similar to the way trusses are just profiles until they are designed, the same is true for walls. Beginning with wall input, continuing to subcomponents and components, and even sheathing and blocking, we then must break the walls into panels. With the all-new TrueBuild® Layout with Panels, this task couldn’t be more intuitive.

Designed for efficiency from the ground up, let’s look at some of the key features in Break/Review.

Break/Review “walks” you around the model in the sequence of input or allows the user to choose walls on the fly. The plate view above prompts when breaks are required based on user-defined parameters. The current wall is highlighted in the plan view for reference. All colors and parameters are easily customized using the property grid.

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Easily view the panels in parametric 3D on the same split screen or move to an additional monitor. Spin, zoom, or magnify for an accurate view of the panel and all details. Easily break walls into panels, add or adjust components and subcomponents, and even correct interference. Break/Review is an essential step in making sure your wall panels are efficiently designed not only for your plant but also for the installer.

From the simplest building to multi-unit high density projects, these tools will make the design process more efficient. Looking forward to next month, we will tackle Job Edit, and then we’ll also cover some really great Bundling features later this summer. All of these tools are designed to help ensure that TruebuildŽ 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.

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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 $3,850 less than new price $21,500 NOW $19,500 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

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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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INTRODUCING: PANELS PLUS WORK TABLES The Panels Plus Work Tables are designed for manual framing and off line wall production. The work tables consist of both a stationary and telescoping table. Both tables are 18 feet long x 42 inches wide and telescoping table can be manually adjusted creating a work area ranging from 7 feet 6 inches to 14 feet tall. The stationary table is equipped with a squaring edge along the 18 foot length allowing components to be flush along one edge. To assist in moving components in and out of the table, each table is equipped with a set of Skate-wheel conveyors that can be popped up above the work surface.

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Six Steps of Troubleshooting Methodology and Why It’s Important

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s technology advances year after year and Alpine equipment becomes more sophisticated, it’s critical to understand some best practices when troubleshooting equipment.

In a perfect world, equipment would never break down and therefore never be a need to troubleshoot.

Unfortunately, we still live in a world that has equipment breakdowns that require troubleshooting.

Some troubleshooting is scheduled, but the majority of troubleshooting is performed during unscheduled breakdowns.

Unscheduled downtime creates a cascading effect that disrupts the entire production workflow. The more efficient the troubleshooting, the less impact the downtime will have on the production workflow.

Alpine Equipment Support has been utilizing a Six Step process as part of our Troubleshooting Methodology. The process flow gives Alpine and our customer’s maintenance team a way to find and fix problems faster, reduce downtime, track reoccurring problems, and reduce labor.

Six Steps of Troubleshooting Step #1 – Problem Identification In most cases, what you witness first as the “problem” is just a symptom of the root cause. The first step in the troubleshooting process is to identify the problem area. As you start to determine the problem area, you need to ask A LOT of questions. Example: Did the problem show up during start up? Was there a crash/damage to the equipment before the problem? How about PM or service part replacement work prior to the problem? Only work on one problem at a time. Start with the biggest pain point and work on it until it’s resolved, then start on the next problem. In some cases, you may think there are multiple problems, but once you fix the root cause, the others might be symptoms.

Step #2 – Establish Theory of Probable Cause The second step in the process is to create a list of probable causes. It is good to document this list on paper (or electronically). The list allows you to document ideas from your head, so you don’t miss anything. It also allows you to segment the ideas from highest to lowest probable cause.

Step #3 – Establish Plan of Action Once a list of probable causes has been created, it’s now time for an action plan. The third step in the process is to create the action plan. There are some areas to think about when creating the action plan. First, you want to review the probable causes and determine if you need different personnel working on the plan. Do you need an IT specialist or maybe an electrician? Testing equipment/ Continued next page

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tools are needed in a lot of troubleshooting action plans. Determine what type of tools you might need and make sure they are available. Incorporating new or used parts into the equipment while troubleshooting can create unexpected results. If possible, it’s best to exchange known working parts with suspected parts. The last part of this step is to document the plan. It’s important to know the plan before, during, and after you act.

Step #4 – Implement the Plan Now, it’s go time! The fourth step in the process is to implement the plan. The most important tip to remember in this step is to only make ONE change at a time. Testing the results after every change is required. Making more than one change at a time can result in unexpected results, more time back tracking, and replacing good parts (when not needed). If a change is made and you have unexpected results, you might need to reverse steps. It seems counter intuitive to the troubleshooting process, but it could create a bigger problem. Another important tip that can create a scenario of unexpected results is when used or repaired parts are installed without being tested first. Any used or repaired parts must be tested (tagged with test date and results) prior to being stocked in spare parts inventory.

Step #5 – Verify Full Functionality At this stage of the process, the initial problem has been solved. In the fifth step of the process, you need to verify full functionality of the equipment. All aspects of the equipment operation need to be tested to validate there were no new or different problems introduced during the troubleshooting. You might need to reverse the troubleshooting steps if a new problem is introduced. The new problem will need to be reviewed first before making the decision to reverse work that was already completed. If everything is operational, you will need to go back over the work performed and clean up or finish installing what was replaced during step #4.

Step #6 – Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes Having a knowledge base of information to access is extremely important. The sixth and final step in the process is documenting the findings, actions, and outcomes. The document can be a hard copy or electronic version. The key to either method is making sure it’s easy to access for everyone that might need the information. Documenting this information can significantly reduce any future downtime, resulting in less disruption to the production workflow.

Over the last few years, Alpine has transitioned away from a reactive strategy to equipment support and moved to a proactive strategy. The biggest change in this strategy is creating an environment around education. We are utilizing on-line training content (webinars), technical support (phone), and on-site service as tools for this strategy. Please contact Alpine Support if you would like to learn more about our services (Machinerysupport@alpineitw.com).

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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.

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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

Features: 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity Staggered or Straight Line Nail Pattern Remote Fire & 3 Way Clamping Coil Nail Option 5’ Infeed/Outfeed Rollers Air Tank Reserve Squaring Stop Foot Pedal Control Builds: -Trimmers

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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

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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

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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$39,900 FOB KS 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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2007 PANELS PLUS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER Maximum Clamp Opening: 17" x 17 1/2" 17 Vertical and 14 Horizontal Clamping Positions. Vertical Nailing Capacity to 12" On/Off Switches for Each Nail Gun. Button to Activate Squaring Stop. Foot Pedal to Activate Clamping & Nailing. 60" Long x 20" Wide Infeed & Outfeed Conveyor.

Assemble corners, trimmers, partition leadins, jack studs, ells, channels, headers & ladders. Electrical: 120 Volt / 1 Phase. Air: 20 CFM at 90 PSI. Excludes Nail Guns. $9,900 NOW $8,900 FOB NB CA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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.

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The Industry-Leading Manufacturer of Wall Panel and Floor Cassette Systems.

INTRODUCING: PANELS PLUS WORK TABLES The Panels Plus Work Tables are designed for manual framing and off line wall production. The work tables consist of both a stationary and telescoping table. Both tables are 18 feet long x 42 inches wide and telescoping table can be manually adjusted creating a work area ranging from 7 feet 6 inches to 14 feet tall. The stationary table is equipped with a squaring edge along the 18 foot length allowing components to be ush along one edge. To assist in moving components in and out of the table, each table is equipped with a set of Skate-wheel conveyors that can be popped up above the work surface.

OTHER ACCESSORIES Panels Plus Swing Gates Panels Plus Panel Lift Panels Plus Handle Bar Router Panels Plus Conveyor Stand Assembly

The Quality of the products, the service you receive and the ongoing support we provide are all at the core of our business-model.

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2018 Spida Wall Extruder 2018 Spida wall extruder wall framing station builds walls from 6' to 12' heights. Features large-coil, pneumatically indexing nail-guns (not included), with one second cycle time. Includes pop-up pins to hold "L" studs and staggered studs in place for nailing, optional center block clamps to hold blocks in place for hand nailing. Includes dual automated 20' in-feed conveyor pushers on UHMW plastic top in-feed table with aluminum guide extrusion side rails, with optional curved stud delivery conveyor that delivers studs to the extruder operator through a 90 degree arc directly over the wall opening for easy handling and improved material flow. System complete with 20' out-feed idler conveyor for finished wall frames. Windows 10 industrial PC with touch screen automation and OEM enclosure.

Single phase 110v power, 120 psi air required.

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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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2013 Viking/ADT Combo Squaring/Single Tool Sheathing Station 16'L x 12'H capacity (22' OAL), from 2x4 and 2x6 material Model CB-239062613.

This complete system features single-nail sheathing gun design utilizing a large coil nail feed. Bridge has tilt feature, powered movements, and manual or semi-automatic positioning, and auto-return via touchscreen input. Framing function includes pop-up stud locators @ 12" and 16" o.c. spacing with up to 150 PSI of clamp pressure to "straighten" studs. System is completed with a Viking Sub-Component/rough opening lay-up station with skate-wheel conveyor on adjustable V-rail. All sections have optional swing-gate extensions for ease of operator movement. Assembles 2x4 through 2x6, with adjustable plate stops. Utilizes manual frame nailing (no tool-dollies). $24,990 FOB MI

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$65,850 FOB MN 2020 Panels Plus Sheathing Bridge OEM Rebuilt 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.

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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NEW! 2017 TRIAD "TRIDENT" PANEL BRIDGE 3 Tool Carriage (Excludes Paslode Nail Guns) Programmable Touch Screen (to set fastener patterns) PLC was updtaed in April 2019 Joystick or Hand Crank Bridge & Tool Carriage Positioning Bidirectional Nailing with Space Fire Tool Carriage Sensors to Detect Openings Bridge Tilt & Auto Return 120 Volt / 1 Phase Excludes: Framing or Squaring Table

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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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

Call Dan at 800-824-6704 www.runnionequipment.com TRUCKS & TRAILERS 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 FOB NY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

$13,750 FOB NE

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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2000 JDH TRUSSMASTER 36'-51' STRETCH ROLLOFF 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 Expires 03-2020 Wasserman & Associates Has small cylinder leak and the trailer 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com tracks off center when fully extended

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Precision Equipment Mfg delivers premier truss trailers specifically designed to accommodate the challenging demands of the building industry. We offer multiple trailer sizes in goose-necks, standard and extendables that incorporate industry-leading manufacturing components and features to ensure an excellent return on your investment.

◊ Custom paint colors ◊ Wireless remote ◊ Super single option

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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

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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Sub-Component Nailer • • • • • • • •

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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MANY AVAILABLE! 2012 GREAT DANE: 36’ 6” x 102”.

Air Ride. 48” Headboard. Apitong Floor. Moffett/Princeton Forklift Kit. Many Available. Stk# TL715684

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2012 MOFFETT M55 1,068 hrs., 50 HP, 3WD, 5,500lb Capacity, 45” Pallet Forks, Side Shift and Tilt, S/N: L490368, MANY Available: 28,000

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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2020 DORSEY Flatbed 45’, 102”, Air Ride Susp., Steel Composition, Headboard. Air Ride.

12 Winches and Straps. LED Lights.

Princeton/Moffett Combo Forklift Mount Kit., $33,744

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For hands-off productivity, there’s nothing like a Ranger Retrieval system.

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

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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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.

Call Randy on 719 528 5445 or Kallen on 763 501 6565 for detailed specifications.

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, optimisation, absolutely everything.

Vekta and the Razer ticks all the boxes.

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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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

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

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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 Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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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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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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

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

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Solid Steel Construction Reduce handling fatigue Easily move nested carts as one Heavy duty swivel casters, 2500# Capacity Improve floor workflow Two sizes for convenience Nest multiple carts for space efficiency Vertical bars for load stability For More Info Call (513) 808-8563

2018 Rand Roll Splicer 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

Rand Roll Splicer - Splices 2 X 4 and 2 X 6 in vertical orientation and forces lumber together prior to plate pressing, tubular construction, adjustable pressing rollers, upper hold down and plate clamping guides, single operator station with dual palm controls for safety. System is complete with 20ft of skate-wheel in-feed & 10 ft. out-feed roller conveyor. 240v 3 phase electrical. As new condition, only used for test during set-up. $18,875 NOW $16,980 FOB TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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f you watch the 24/7 news cycle, then you may think that the world as we know it is coming to an end. Yes, COVID-19 is affecting everyone, everywhere, but to different extents. If you are in a nonessential business, you’re hurting. Some component manufacturers in locked down states are in a desperate struggle to survive, while most CMs and homebuilding in the US are considered essential and are much less affected.

Depending on geographic location, you may not have experienced a major impact from COVID-19 (yet).

One of my multiplant clients said that, if the 24/7 news cycle wasn’t all about COVID-19, he wouldn’t know anything was wrong. No decline in orders, no cancellations, no reschedules, and no labor issues other than what is experienced in normal operations. In fact, I have asked every client that I talk to if they have any employees who have come down with COVID-19 and all, representing over 2,000+ employees, said no or not that they knew. Several said they had projects on temporary hold because someone on-site tested positive, but that would only delay delivery by a few days.

When it comes to business problems caused by COVID-19, one of the biggest is uncertainty. Most of the country has been on lockdown, although that is beginning to ease. Most States have had exceptions for construction and manufacturing, but that has not been universal. Uncertainty also will come from the everchanging State restrictions that are meant to protect metropolitan areas, and it’s too soon to know how they will evolve. The uncertainty of not knowing how COVID-19 will affect CMs’ ability to operate in 2-4 weeks, when most operate on a 4-6-week backlog, has some CMs stymied.

Seeing a drastic drop in housing starts since January is like someone Shouting Fire in a crowded theatre.

With only a few years passed since the Great Recession, some CMs flash back and wonder how they would have handled that one differently. Everyone is looking for signs that we are on the precipice of another similar event.

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result, capacity will restrict a surge, but not for long. Mills can respond quickly to increase output, but the resulting rebound in prices creates uncertainty for CMs bidding jobs 60+ days out.

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he 2008 housing recession ended with many East Coast modular home factories closed forever along with scores of independent new home builders, both site and modular. There were no buyers looking for new custom homes.

Then in 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States destroying or damaging 650,000 homes. At the time, that was equivalent to the entire number of new homes built that year. The modular home factories in the East ramped up production to meet the needs of modular homes to replace those lost to the storm.

Experienced modular home builders in the East that had survived the 2008 crisis began taking orders for new homes and small multiplex townhouses. Along the actual coastlines, many builders were taking orders for luxury modular homes in addition to standard planbook-type homes.

The industry was regaining its rigor.

But all good things come to an end and, in 2016, the factories and their builders saw things heading back to more normal levels and one of the biggest modular home builders, IBS corporation, filed bankruptcy. This cast a dark cloud over the entire East Coast modular housing industry and several well-established modular home builders closed their doors.

However, a white knight in the form of Champion Homes stepped in and took over IBS’ closed factories and began rebuilding the Excel brand back into its once proud heritage.

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2016 not only saw new house starts drop for the East Coast modular home factories, it ushered in a new type of modular buyer, Marriott Hotels. Hotels, once the exclusive domain for the commercial site developer, began looking at Marriott’s success with modular and wanted in on this type of work.

Several large East Coast modular factories, especially Excel, began building hotels on the same lines that produce custom single family modular homes. These large factories could successfully do this because of the efficiencies of their production lines. Some could turn out a 30-60 module order in just a couple of weeks.

When they found themselves with more and more hotels wanting to go modular than they could build, the hotel developers started looking off shore, mostly to Poland’s Polcom. Other hotel chains started turning to modular to speed up the building process and every part of the country had modular factories wanting to join in. Guerdon, Silver Creek, Champion, MBSP, and others began turning out larger and larger projects.

Now that hotels were possible, these factories and many new ones started looking at dormitories, hospitals, and apartment housing.

About this time, an old term, “affordable housing,” came back into vogue. California didn’t have enough affordable housing, then Washington and Oregon, followed by cities in the South and East Coast.

This is when another term began to appear in modular construction, “Innovation.” Every industry strives for innovation. Every industry needs innovation. Including the modular industry.

But modular’s “innovation” was different. Conferences began popping up across the country touting the benefits of modular construction to developers and institutions. Entire days were spent at seminars discussing the options and innovations in affordable housing.

Conferences were being held just to talk about automation, distribution, new processes, and advanced computer technology for the modular industry. People paid thousands of dollars to attend them and walked away excited about the future of modular construction.

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The dark side of these conferences was that they excluded one very important part of the modular industry, the single family home.

Recently, the modular industry has been lumped together with any and all offsite construction techniques including panelized, concrete, printed, SIP, and even HUD. This blending is becoming a totally new type of construction industry.

Now the COVID-19 crisis has given rise to yet another opportunity for the growing number of modular factories that have never built a single family custom home and probably never will. Enter the Modular Mobilization Coalition, whose goal is to bring together dozens of modular factories across the US to answer the nation’s need for emergency hospital modules for the COVID-19 crisis.

It appears that it will continue to grow larger after the crisis, as then it will become the place for affordable housing projects in every region along with other large projects that used to be done on-site.

Again, all of this innovation in modular construction leaves no room for the single family custom home. The HUD industry is beginning to add a new line of homes to their factory and dealer-owned sales centers called the CrossMod, a direct competitor to the standard planbook modular home offered by the old guard modular home factories. Custom modular single family homes are still big business, especially on the East Coast where the vast majority of modular home builders are located. These builders do business the way new home buyers have always expected. They meet with prospective buyers to go over custom plans, quotes, and work directly with the modular factory to build and deliver the perfect house for their customers.

While new modular factories are popping up all over the place with automated production lines, robotics, BIM, VR, and AR technology all designed to build modules cheaper, faster, and easier, this same high tech simply can’t be adapted to build a custom modular home.

Innovations in modular construction are costly and the only way to make a profit using these new technologies is to produce large projects, not single family homes.

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W h e n y o u see this new technology at work, you will begin to see why custom ceilings, kitchens, baths, and other details that change with every new module going onto the production aren’t making these new Hi Tech modular factories any money.

The craftsmanship that can be found in what many call the “Old Guard” of modular is lost to these innovation-rich new factories.

Custom modular home builders across the United States are looking at these new factories knowing they will not benefit from any of their new processes and innovations.

Instead there will be a revival of “Old Guard” factories that are designed just for the custom home builder. Boomers will continue to want custom homes as will Millennials that are living in “affordable” housing but want the American Dream of building their personally-designed home.

There are three distinct types of custom modular home builders ready to meet the needs of the custom home buyer. First is the factory that sells, builds, delivers, sets, and finishes their customer’s custom modular home. Huntington Homes, Homeway Homes, and Homes by Keystone are just a few of this type.

Second, there are the traditional custom modular home builders working within a select area and having a sales office. Builders like The Home Store, Advantage Homes, and many others dominate this market.

And finally, there’s the newest addition to the custom modular home arena, the Internet-based builders like Impresa Modular and their Impresa Modular Franchise network.

All three types are building true modular homes for discerning new home buyers.

There is a definite absence of “Old Guard” factories and modular custom home builders from those “latest and greatest” conferences showcasing innovations in our industry simply because these conferences have nothing to offer the craftsman building custom modular homes.

This segment of the total housing is small, probably less than 3%, but it is strong, resilient, and much needed by new home buyers with the wherewithal to buy true IRC custom modular homes.

Gary Fleisher is a housing veteran, editor/writer of Modular Home Builder blog, and an industry speaker/consultant. Contact modcoach@gmail.com.

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Ensuring that local building codes are up-to-date with the most recent, consensus-based standards from the American Wood Council (AWC) is essential for making sure that our communities are safe.

AWC-ICC Mass Timber Training Beginning in late 2019, AWC partnered with the International Code Council (ICC) to put together a series of webinars and training to inform code and fire officials about the upcoming tall mass timber code changes in the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The series of six 90-minute webinars will be repeated beginning May 11 and will run through June 22. If you haven’t yet been able to participate in the training, you can register here.

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Softwood Framing Lumber Market Forecast Week #17 Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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I do not forecast the lumber market, rather how and when Lumber re-sellers prefer high prices because $/mbft folks who buy, sell and produce lumber will act or react. As profits are higher. Producers prefer volume at any price to for the economy and its recovery from this pandemic keep production costs lower. Current production disruption I only need to remember and expect one thing. curtailments have nothing to do with profits, rather buyer Economies are consumer driven. Being the largest economy reluctance due to uncertainty. Mills do not have a clue in the world implies we Americans are the largest group of how much they need to make during stay-at-home time. consumers on the planet. Just prior to this economic burp, The state of Georgia will be the first state to peek out of Americans were spending like drunken sailors, unafraid of the fallout shelter. The world will be watching to see if the personal or economic debt, driving the stock market to virus monkey will jump on their backs or if it is safe to do not forecast the lumber whenWe folks sell, and produce unreasonable valuations.

Unreasonable to who, market, you ask? rather how and reengage. will who knowbuy, the results in two weeks; the Those not buying it.

Certainly not those investing in it. incubation period of the virus.

If the infection curve turns lumber will act or react. As for the economy and its recovery from this pandemic disruption, Ironically, the riots in the streets are not coming from lack up, we'll have a new problem...it was too early. If the I only need to remember andcoming expect one thing.infection curve remains flat to lower, other states will pile of healthcare protection or service.

NO, they are from people who want their paychecks back. It is folks that have on and reopen. There will be an instantly sharp economic not been impacted by the pandemic other than financially. improvement.

Economies are consumer driven. Being the largest economy in the world implies we Americans Certainly, office work will change, but for us in the lumber For lumber, production is at the lowest point of its business, will be little change and a speedy pandemic disruption response. we get favorable arethere the largest group of consumers onrecovery. the planet. Just prior to this economic burp, IfAmericans were results Why? The housing shortage has gotten worse. Banks need to from Georgia, demand will accelerate with lumber supply spending like drunken sailors, unafraid of personal or economic debt, driving the stock market to lend money to make money and there are plenty of willing just a couple of weeks behind. That is short term bullish. unreasonable valuations.

Unreasonable to who, you ask?

Those buying it. Certainly those home buyers just waiting for the green light.

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By the end of summer, weak lumber market (lower prices); over 1.5 mm will impacted by the pandemic other than financially. housing will be booming with all markets and jobsites open. create a strong lumber market (higher prices).

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CEOs are overly cautious trying to reduce stock market volatility. They want a steady recovery not a euphoric instant spike, but it’s out of their control. Take airlines for example. When every other seat and every other row must be left vacant to allow for social distancing, what will happen to airline ticket prices? They will triple...shortage of availability.

Same with housing...shortage. By the end of summer, housing will be booming with all markets and jobsites open. What does that mean for lumber? Well, not necessarily bullish.

Lumber Only Short-Term Bullish Lumber re-sellers prefer high prices because $/mbft profits are higher. Producers prefer volume at any price to keep production costs lower. Current production curtailments have nothing to do with profits, rather buyer reluctance due to uncertainty. Mills do not have a clue how much they need to make during stay-at-home time.

The state of Georgia will be the first state to peek out of the fallout shelter. The world will be watching to see if the virus monkey will jump on their backs or if it is safe to reengage. We will know the results in two weeks: the incubation period of the virus. If the infection curve turns up, we’ll have a new problem...it was too early. If the infection curve remains flat to lower, other states will pile on and reopen. There will be an instantly sharp economic improvement.

For lumber, production is at the lowest point of its pandemic disruption response. If we get favorable results from Georgia, demand will accelerate with lumber supply just a couple of weeks behind. That is short term bullish. Short term being 2–3 weeks, because if tattoo parlors and barber shops can open, no question, lumber mills will be open, making lumber and plenty of it...and Georgia is one of the largest lumber producing states in the U.S. Resuming production will ultimately be bearish for lumber prices if housing starts are less than 1.5 mm. That is the measuring stick. Under 1.5 mm starts results in a weak lumber market (lower prices); over 1.5 mm will create a strong lumber market (higher prices).

Looking Forward...ML A veteran lumberman, Matt Layman publishes Layman’s Lumber Guide, the weekly forecasts and buying advisories that help component manufacturers save money on lumber purchases every day. You can reach Matt at 336-516-6684 or Matt@laymansguide.info.

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As I have been following up with our employers on jobs that became active before COVID-19 restrictions, they have been more optimistic than pessimistic when it comes to hiring for 2020…until recently. Over the last week of April, my largest accounts have begun to posture as if it was 2007, not looking to cut people but wanting to not add anyone unless absolutely necessary. Most of them have been almost fully staffed, ready for the busy season prior to the COVID-19 disruption. We have been tracking remote opportunities that were expected to be hiring in the second quarter and other positions that were immediate hire. Not so much now.

As COVID-19 started to impact our industry, up to the last week or two, most employers were still willing to consider top level candidates or promising candidates who are local or open to relocate. Fast forward to now, April 30th, and almost every client is saying: hold or cancel until they get back to me. We all know JobLine won’t wait for them to get back to us, but out of respect for the hardships they are managing, we are only reaching out if an outstanding candidate, especially one who will relocate, and one who is a perfect match for them is available.

Once we see a light at the end of the tunnel, I will contact all employers to see if they are ready to restart their searches. As we did during the Great Recession, JobLine will continue to work with candidates to make sure they are ready for Prime-Time once opportunities that fit their goals reopen.

We need to prioritize our efforts to take care of displaced industry professionals who need full-time employment. For that reason, I have put all but actively confirmed opportunities on a temporary hold. I am also not actively working remote design jobs unless an employer has an immediate need.

If you are having financial hardship, reach out to me and make an appointment to discuss your options. You can schedule an appointment here Thomas McAnally - President TheJobLine.com. job opportunities available Truss Designer - Intermediate to Advanced Level J14149 South Small but growing truss plant producing single family residential roof trusses is looking to hire 1-2 intermediate to advanced level truss designers (Level II or III). The ideal candidate will have MiTek Sapphire experience, have WTCA II or III rating, or be ranked intermediate or above by JobLine. Preference is given to candidates who have some supervisory or management experience. This position can advance to Design Manager if you have the skills and ability they need.

Compensation: $28-38 hr based on experience and ability. Relocation assistance is available. This is an in office position.

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Truss Designer J13989 GA Truss Design opportunity using MiTek Sapphire software. Will consider Basic level, but prefers Intermediate to Advanced as measured by JobLine's Truss Design Skills Evaluation. Minimum 3 years experience using truss design software, MiTek preferred. May consider candidates who have been out of the industry for years.

Please inquire to be considered.

Compensation: $20-32+ hr plus OT based on experience, job history, and testing.

Relocation package available. This employer is looking for stable candidates who are looking for a long term career opportunity. Complete benefits package available for review if qualified.

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Benefits are very good. Compensation is average based on skills and ability. Inquire to be considered. Additional information, including company overview, complete job description and benefits package are available to qualified candidates. Strictly Confidential!

Outside Sales / Truss Designer J14151 South We are looking for an Outside Sales Rep who can take over all sales plus build new markets. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in single and multifamily (assisted living centers). Some design skills desired but not required. Software is ITW/ Alpine but other software experience will be considered. You do not have to live in their area to be considered. Relocation assistance is negotiable. Send me a message for more information.

Compensation: Starting compensation in the $70-75k+- base plus commission.

Usual expenses, laptop, vehicle allowance or mileage. The company can be flexible in pay and expenses as needed for the right candidate.

We currently have a limited number of verified active job opportunities but also continue to maintain ongoing relationships with hiring managers who represent over 200 locations.

We expect to see hiring return to normal at some point and until then...

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and I-Joist. 7 years' experience in truss design, 3 in wall panel, 10 in I-Joist design.

Will consider relocation to indicated areas only. Will consider remote. $26-28 hr.

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email: mail@thejobline.com or call Thomas McAnally for Personalized Service 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.

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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.

ID: C11929 Location/General Manager - Truss/IJoist/Beams/EWP

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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ID: C18459 Remote Wall Panel Designer | Wall Panel Designer

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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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. Mid- steel and cmu detailing for steel columns and candidate who is willing to take less to invest size Multifamily, Single Family Custom, beams, with almost 25 years of experience in in himself if given an opportunity.

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ID: C12195 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States Design trusses and layouts for commercial work using Alpine software.

In 2018: Accomplished $8 million in quotes.

Accomplished $2.4 million in designs for jobs.

ID: C18367 Wall Panel Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer | Mega-Multifamily

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email: mail@thejobline.com or call Thomas McAnally for Personalized Service 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.

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The Hiring Zone - Available Candidates .com, inc. worked in wall paneling include a massive 20 years' experience. Started in production, ID: C18310 wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) advanced to Saw Supervisor, Production Truss Designer | Estimator and designed units for a senior complex.

Manager, Plant Manager, now General In addition to wall panels...I also add in Manager. As General Manager (2 years) Relocation: Virginia operated a $125M truss plant. Tripled Responsible for project management/ blocking, windows, doors, etc. I also do output and reduced errors and labor cost. design of commercial design -build projects bundling and paperwork as well.

As Plant Manager (4 years), manage all the up to $5 million. 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. Prior Truss Designer a few years including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree back with 2 years MiTek experience. preparations for production for our #2 and in Industrial Engineering.

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ID: C10789 #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major Compensation: $90's+ visit: www.thejobline.com tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

Production Manager/Supervisor - Truss/ ID: C15995 email: mail@thejobline.com Panel Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design or call Thomas McAnally Truss Designer - MiTek Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Manager / Sales. Oversaw all aspects for Personalized Service South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin of Truss & Engineered Wood Products Relocation: Florida STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, 20 years experience. Responsible for all operations and sales. Maintained personal layout, optimization, and cutting/production aspects of truss and panel production, sales accounts, as well as developed new Available Candidates documents. Secondary duties: checking inventory, performance reviews. 65 clients. Customer service from the quote others work. Software used: MiTek and workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control stage to production, including verifying certificate with Architectural focus. From sight conditions and field measuring. the candidate: I have a strong architectural AutoCAD. Component experience includes certified.

Produced production drawings and reviewed background and come from a construction floor trusses and roof trusses. Market / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist family. I've seen or worked in most facets of experience includes single family, multi- ID: C18277 family, light commercial, and agriculture. Professional Engineer | Engineering software. Responsible for maintaining the construction field. 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.

Designer | Design Manager Experienced and successful professional where I can contribute to the success of the engineering manager with over 25 years company, and establish a career as a remote Relocation: Ohio If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle experience in improving productivity truss designer. I love the challenge of tough ID: C11781 it. I've done layout and profile work in and resolving structural problems for projects, and consider it my job to complete autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, engineered wood product and truss my assigned work ahead of time, and to the Truss Design Manager

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manufacturers and developing innovative design software programs. Also skilled in building outstanding teams and relationships among sales, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders. Highly educated with exceptional employment history & experience.

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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.

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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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email: mail@thejobline.com or call Thomas McAnally for Personalized Service 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.

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Algunas distracciones e interrupciones en el sitio de trabajo son inevitables, pero otras – si no están debidamente controladas o reguladas – pueden conducir a lesiones, pérdida de productividad y disminución de la moral de los trabajadores.

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Workplace Distractions '

Some workplace distractions and interruptions are unavoidable but others – if not properly controlled or regulated -- could lead to injuries, lost productivity, and a decrease in worker morale.

Work interruptions are a distraction that can result in work errors or accidents. Before addressing or responding to another person, workers should shut down or disengage any work tool, equipment, or processes.

Job training should include instructions not to interrupt others during a critical job phase or process. Instruction manuals and procedural guidebooks should be kept on site to answer frequently asked questions and thereby eliminate the need to interrupt or distract other workers.

External noise from tools, mobile equipment, and processes can be distracting in industrial and construction work environments. In work situations where loud or constant noise is unavoidable, hearing protection devices can eliminate or decrease unwanted and distracting noise. In other work environments even notso-loud sounds can be a distracting annoyance. Constantly ringing phones, conversations, and loud faxes, copiers, and printers can distract workers from their job tasks or -- depending on the level or duration of the noise -- can contribute to workplace stress.

Electronic devices such as cell phones, IPODS, and PDAs can be the source of serious distractions in some work environments. Check with your supervisor to find out if these electronics are allowed where you work. If these devices are approved in your workplace, as a courtesy to your co-workers, make sure you keep your cell phone on a low volume or silent when you work. To maximize work safety and performance, turn email notifications off and disable instant messaging. Don’t answer the phone or emails when you’re in the middle of a task – let it ring to voicemail then check messages later -- preferably on your break time.

In some work environments wearing a headset with low volume music can be relaxing to workers and help them to safely focus on their work. However, wearing headphones on a construction or industrial site can be dangerous if it prevents workers from hearing warning signals, mobile equipment backup alarms, and safety instructions.Walking around while talking on the phone or wearing a headset distracts your attention from safety and could result in a slip or fall or cause you to run into or be struck by something or someone.

Las interrupciones en sus tareas son una distracción que puede resultar en errores o accidentes en el trabajo. Antes de hablarle o contestar a otra persona, el trabajador debe apagar o desconectar cualquier herramienta, equipo o proceso que esté en funcionamiento. La capacitación para el trabajo debe incluir instrucciones de no interrumpir a otros trabajadores durante una fase crítica de la tarea o del proceso. Los manuales de instrucciones y las guías de procedimientos deben tenerse en el sitio de trabajo para contestar preguntas frecuentes y eliminar así la necesidad de interrumpir o distraer a otros trabajadores.

Los ruidos externos, provenientes de herramientas, equipos móviles y procesos, pueden ser una distracción en ambientes de trabajo industrial o de construcción. En situaciones de trabajo en las que los ruidos fuertes o constantes son inevitables, se deben usar dispositivos para la protección de los oídos con el objeto de eliminar o disminuir los ruidos no deseados que pueden causar distracciones. En otros ambientes de trabajo, ciertos ruidos, aunque no muy fuertes, pueden ser una molestia por distracción. Teléfonos que timbran constantemente, conversaciones y máquinas de fax, copiadoras o impresoras ruidosas pueden distraer a los trabajadores de sus tareas de trabajo o — dependiendo del nivel y la duración del ruido — pueden contribuir al estrés en el sitio de trabajo.

Los dispositivos electrónicos, tales como teléfonos celulares, iPods, y PDA pueden ser una fuente importante de distracción en ciertos ambientes de trabajo. Consulte con su supervisor para saber si estos dispositivos electrónicos están permitidos donde usted trabaja. Si dichos dispositivos están permitidos en su sitio de trabajo, como cortesía a sus compañeros de trabajo, asegúrese de que su teléfono celular esté ajustado a bajo volumen o silencioso en el trabajo. Para maximizar la seguridad y rendimiento en el trabajo, apague las notificaciones de correo electrónico e inhabilite los mensajes instantáneos. No conteste el teléfono ni a los correos electrónicos cuando esté efectuando una tarea – deje timbrar el teléfono y que pase a mensaje de voz y revise dichos mensajes más tarde – preferentemente durante un descanso.

En algunos ambientes de trabajo, usar audífonos con música a bajo volumen puede relajar al trabajador y ayudarlo a concentrarse en sus tareas con seguridad. Sin embargo, el uso de audífonos en sitios industriales o de construcción puede ser peligroso si impiden oír señales de advertencia, alarmas de retroceso de equipos móviles e instrucciones de seguridad. Caminar mientras habla por teléfono o usa audífonos puede distraerlo de la seguridad y puede resultar en un resbalón o caída, o ser atropellado por un vehículo o tropezar contra otras personas.

Las distracciones o interrupciones en el trabajo son cosa común, pero su capacitación debe ayudarle a recordar que debe mantener su mente Workplace distractions and interruptions are common, but training enfocada en la tarea que ejecuta. Mencione las distracciones repetidas can help you remember to keep your mind on the task at hand. Speak y/o peligrosas y piense y acepte la responsabilidad de no interrumpir o up about repeated and/or unsafe distractions and think and take distraer a otras personas. responsibility for not interrupting or distracting others.

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SBCA of the Capital Area Golf Tournament & Meeting WoodWorks Tennessee Regional Wood Design Symposium Housing Leadership Summit University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – North Texas Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Spring Leadership Conference SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting

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SCBA – Arizona Chapter meeting Structural Engineers Assoc. of Michigan (SEAMI) Spring Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Virtual Conference

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JUNE 2020 June 4 June 10 – 11 June 15 – 16 June 15 – 18 June 22 – 25

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Associates/Dealers Golf Tournament Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) Frame Australia Timber Offsite Construction 2020 Conference & Exhibition National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) Conference & Expo Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention

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JULY 2020 July 8 July 8 – 10 July 9 – 12 July 15 – 17 July 19 – 23 July 23 – 26

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) Golf Tournament American Institute of Architects (AIA) State & Local Government Network Conference Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (MLMA) Convention & Tradeshow West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) 2nd Growth Summer Conference Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Annual Conference Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Summer Management Conference

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SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Summer Conference Advanced Design Topics in Wood Construction Engineering at Virginia Tech World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. (LMC) Hardware Express 2020

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SEPTEMBER 2020 September 1 – 3 September 9 – 11 September 11 – 14 September 14 – 19 September 16 – 17 September 16 – 18

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

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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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American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Fall Conference

Orlando, FL

DECEMBER 2020 December 1 – 3 December 3 December 4

Industry Week Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Conference & Expo West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) 2nd Growth Holiday Meeting West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Holiday Golf Tournament.

Las Vegas, NV TBA Yorba Linda, CA

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Build Change: Seismic Safety in the Age of COVID-19

With the growing danger of natural disasters, the race is on to expand access to programs that safeguard lives from the human-made danger of poorly built housing. With the common mission of building safer, stronger structures, Build Change and Simpson Strong-Tie have partnered for the Simpson Strong-Tie® Fellowship for Engineering Excellence program. This year’s fellow is Build Change Engineering & Design Services Director Tim Hart, S.E. As with our previous fellows, Hart is documenting his journey with the program on the Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering blog.

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hen I agreed to travel for Build Change to the Philippines and Indonesia in March, some of my friends and colleagues told me I was brave. Others told me I was crazy. One asked me whether I was afraid that I would not be able to get home. At the time, I felt it was safe to go since there were only a few cases reported in the Philippines, Indonesia and the United States.

Even so, I waited until the last minute before I told my mother of the trip, knowing that she would be worried and would try to talk me out of going.

Things changed, of course, while I was in Manila. The President of the Philippines announced while I was there that Metro Manila was going into lockdown in order to contain the virus outbreak in the city.

At the same time, an increasing number of COVID-19 cases were being reported not just in Manila, but also in Indonesia and the United States. As we all learned later, this was only the beginning of a rapid chain of events that have affected all of us, and at the time required me to leave the Philippines earlier than I had planned and return to the United States instead of traveling to Indonesia.

While my time in the Philippines was cut short, I was able to get a few productive days in, working with the Build Change Philippines team on developing tools for microfinance institutions (MFIs) to evaluate applications for home improvement loans. These loans are intended to facilitate the ability of homeowners to make structural improvements to their houses so the houses can better resist forces from earthquakes and typhoons. One of the challenges faced by our team has been to make the evaluation tools simple enough that a loan officer or homeowner could easily understand how to use them. Perhaps a more significant challenge has been to design the structural interventions such that the construction cost wouldn’t exceed the loan amounts and at the same time persuade homeowners to use the loans for structural upgrades in addition to any other home improvements they wanted. Most homeowners would think of using their loan to pay for a new kitchen or a remodeled bathroom, or to repair water leaks in the roof before they would think of retrofitting their house structure. It’s important, though, that families have a house that not only provides a clean, practical place to live every day, but also that provides safe shelter during and after a natural disaster.

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The importance of quality of life issues came to my mind as I was walking through the streets of Pembo, one of the neighborhoods in Makati, Metro Manila, where Build Change has been working. Pembo was originally established after World War II as residences for enlisted men in the Philippine Army who were stationed at nearby Fort Bonifacio.

Up on a hill, the area around Fort Bonifacio has developed into Global City, one of the wealthiest areas in the Philippines. At the same time in the valley below, Pembo and the other barrios for enlisted men became more densely populated and poorer. The population density in Pembo (just over 166,000 people per square mile) is about the same as Lower Manhattan. The neighborhoods of Pembo and Global City are visible to one another and separated only by a freeway. The transition from one neighborhood to the other was startling.

The houses in Pembo were mostly multistory and made of timber, masonry or a combination of the two. It was common to see houses up A street in Pembo, with a Global City tight to each other, in some cases sharing a common wall. Since there skyscraper in the distance. These two is no room to expand outward, homeowners instead add another floor neighborhoods are worlds apart, but are separated only by a freeway. to their house, similar to what I have seen in other urban areas such as Port-au-Prince and Bogota. Those with the financial means to afford it prefer to build their houses using concrete block masonry surrounded by cast–in–place concrete frames.

Those without financial resources tend to build their houses with timber using corrugated iron sheets for walls. I understand that it’s common in many Metro Manila neighborhoods for families to convert their houses from timber to concrete masonry as they acquire more money. Since it can often take years for a family to have enough money to do a full conversion, there are many houses that have been only partially converted. A partially converted building will likely perform poorly in an earthquake since the timber walls and the masonry walls will deform differently and behave incompatibly with each other, which increases the risk of significant damage or even collapse of the building. The risk is amplified by the fact that there is an active earthquake fault that runs through Pembo.

Our team also visited Barangay 773, one of the barangays (neighborhoods or wards) in Manila itself, where the program manager for the MFI project lives with her family. We did a walking tour of the neighborhood, and saw that the housing construction was similar to what we saw in Pembo. Most of the houses were multiple stories, and they were all made of masonry, timber, or a combination of the two. While we were there, we discussed the future phases of the MFI project and the needs of our MFI partners.

For example, the current set of tools are designed for single–story masonry houses. However, in the urban neighborhoods of Metro Manila, multistory buildings and the use of timber framing (with and Houses in Barangay 773 without masonry) are also very common. Thus, our MFI partners have expressed to us the need to have evaluation tools for these types of houses as well.

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When I walked through the streets of Pembo and Barangay 773, I did not see very many people wearing face masks, nor did I see anyone practicing social distancing.

Meanwhile in Global City and the central business district of Makati, there were many people who were wearing masks and staying apart from others. The COVID-19 outbreak was in the news every day in Metro Manila and people in all three areas appeared to be aware of it. However, the residents in Pembo and Barangay 773 appeared to be more concerned about the rumors of a lockdown of Metro Manila and their ability to work than they were about getting sick.

I can see similarities in the threats from pandemics and earthquakes. Both are unseen, both are infrequent, both occur without warning, and both could appear tomorrow or 100 years from now. When a family is having to deal with issues that are more visible and more sustained, such as economic distress, then I can see how unseen and infrequent hazards such as viruses and earthquakes might be considered less important. Who is going to worry about possibly catching a virus or possibly getting trapped in an earthquake– damaged building when they are struggling every day to put food on the table and to provide an adequate education for their children?

I do not see it as Build Change’s mission or my personal mission to convince the people in these neighborhoods to worry

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Pembo has the same tight streets and shared walls as Barangay 773

about earthquakes, especially in the middle of a global pandemic. They have many other more basic needs to worry about. Instead, I see it as my mission and as the mission of the organization to worry about earthquakes FOR these communities and to help give them a safe house so that they never have to worry about it collapsing on them. I want to provide them at least with the comfort (however small) that their families will still be safe after an earthquake or typhoon occurs.

The article, Build Change: Seismic Safety in the Age of COVID-19, 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.

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Updated Publications from APA System Report 102: APA Simplified Wall Bracing Method The Simplified Wall Bracing Method described in this report provides building officials, builders and designers with an approach and the supporting technical information to meet the requirements of 2018, 2015 and 2012 IRC Simplified Wall Bracing (Section R601.12).

In the development of this report, IRC Simplified Wall Bracing has been modified to increase its applicability to a greater percentage of home designs. To achieve broad applicability and acceptance, the system uses the most common type of wall sheathing, wood structural panels, based on their superior structural performance.

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US LBM Foundation Donates More Than $50,000 to Support Local Food Banks Nationwide Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 — The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by leading specialty building materials distributor US LBM, has donated more than $50,000 to local food banks across the country.

The funds are being distributed to nearly 40 food banks in the service territories of US LBM’s operating divisions.

“Food banks have been strongly impacted by the pandemic, and we’re proud to provide some much-needed support,” said US LBM Foundation Chairman and US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

“Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the US LBM Foundation has been able to respond quickly to assist our local communities as they grapple with this once in a century public health crisis.”

Since its inception in 2013, the US LBM Foundation has donated nearly $1 million to charitable organizations that honor veterans and their families, provide housing for those in need, support the development and health of children, aid victims of natural disasters and promote the prevention and treatment of diseases.

The US LBM Foundation is registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in communities across the United States. The Foundation was established in 2013 by US LBM, a leader in the building materials industry, to help fulfill the company’s mission of giving back in the communities where it operates. The US LBM Foundation supports causes and organizations through financial and in-kind donations that address critical community challenges, including economic development, housing, health care and human services. For more information, visit uslbmfoundation.org.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors Virtual Building Safety Month in May

April 20, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is again joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council (ICC) 40th annual Building Safety Month in May. This year, Building Safety Month will take place virtually, with resources including formal proclamations, webinars, merchandise and more, on BuildingSafetyMonth.com. As a Week 3 Theme Co-Sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie is encouraging the industry and the general public to learn more about the roles that resiliency, sustainability and innovation play in making buildings safer and stronger.

Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign held every May to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe, sustainable homes and buildings. The focus in 2020 is “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World.” The five-week campaign spotlights a specific area of building safety through weekly topics that include Disaster Preparedness; Water Safety; Resiliency, Sustainability, Innovation; and Training the Next Generation.

According to the ICC, the educational campaign is designed to showcase that updated building codes not only provide a strong and resilient built environment, but can also ensure communities are protected during disasters.

“Our company mission of helping people design and build safer, stronger structures aligns well with what Building Safety Month is all about. We are proud to partner with ICC on this initiative again, which brings awareness about the importance of building codes and safety,” said Karen Colonias, president and CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie has several resources to support the initiatives of Building Safety Month, including educational materials on designing and constructing homes and buildings to resist earthquakes and high winds as well as on building and retrofitting code-compliant wood decks. These resources can be found on the Simpson Strong-Tie Building Strong blog and Strong-Tie DIY™ microsite.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Lightweight Quik Drive® Cordless Kits for Faster, Easier, More Efficient Fastener Driving April 8, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced lightweight cordless versions of its popular Quik Drive auto-feed driver system for collated fasteners. Designed to improve speed, reliability and user comfort for a wide variety of fastening applications, the Quik Drive cordless system features quick-loading screw strips, precise countersink adjustment and the patented Quik Drive auto-advance mechanism.

The new Quik Drive cordless kits include a 2,000 rpm DeWalt driver motor with an adapter to connect Quik Drive systems for 20-volt cordless operation. Simpson Strong-Tie has also reduced the weight on extension tubes to offset battery weight and allow for comfortable stand-up driving. Free of bulky extension cords, the Quik Drive cordless system is ideal for subflooring, decking and other jobs requiring a high volume of fastener drives.

“The Quik Drive cordless kit provides contractors with tremendous mobility on the jobsite while delivering the same durability and dependability that our corded Quik Drive auto-feed systems are known for,” says Brandon Ward, Fastening Systems product manager for Simpson Strong-Tie. “Paired with the advanced Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screw and our other low-torque collated fasteners, the Quik Drive cordless system allows contractors to drive more screws per battery charge.”

Compared to standard collated fastener drivers, the Quik Drive cordless system used with low-torque fasteners results in less wear on the driver motor as well as longer battery life, with a 25% increase in the number of screws driven per charge. Besides easing strain on the equipment, faster, easier driving also increases contractor comfort and productivity.

Simpson Strong-Tie has released three Quik Drive cordless kits: the PRO300SG2 decking system, which drives fasteners up to 3” in length; the PRO250G2 subfloor system, which drives fasteners up to 2 1/2” in length; and the PRO200SG2 multipurpose system, which drives fasteners up to 2” in length. For more information on the Quik Drive cordless and the entire family of Quik Drive systems for collated fasteners, visit go.strongtie.com/quikdrivecordless.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Adds New Avant Collection™ to Comprehensive Line of Outdoor Accents® Structural Connectors and Fasteners April 14, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Avant Collection™ as the newest addition to its Outdoor Accents® line of code-listed decorative wood connectors and fasteners designed to provide contractors, homebuilders and DIYers with the essential hardware for incorporating both timeless beauty and tested strength into any outdoor living space.

The Avant Collection offers a new design featuring straight edges and chamfered corners for a clean, contemporary look that complements nearly any architectural style. Like the Outdoor Accents Mission Collection®, this new design also accommodates both nominal and rough lumber, providing additional flexibility for building a wide range of custom outdoor spaces.

Avant Collection additions to the Outdoor Accents line include new angles, joist ties, gable plates, post bases, decorative side plates, and more. All Outdoor Accents connectors and fasteners are made from exterior-rated galvanized steel with a black powder-coat finish for optimal corrosion protection. The patented design of the hex-head washer and structural screw combination offers the look of a bolted connection with significantly faster and easier installation than through-bolting, and can be used with Outdoor Accents post bases, T and L straps, and angles.

“We’re excited to introduce this new collection to give contractors and builders another great design option to choose from when they’re building beautiful custom outdoor living structures,” said Sam Hensen, Simpson StrongTie vice president and general manager for Connectors and Lateral Systems. “Both Outdoor Accents collections not only make a bold statement, but are easy to install and are tested for superior load strength.”

Recognized as a category leader in structural solutions, Simpson Strong-Tie continues to maintain a reputation for quality, with new product additions like the Avant Collection enhancing their breadth and depth in decorative, load-rated outdoor hardware. Key features of the Outdoor Accents Avant Collection include: • Clean, simple lines to enhance the beauty of outdoor living spaces • Structural strength tested and approved to meet stringent building codes for high-wind or seismic conditions • ZMAX® galvanized steel with a black powder coat for enhanced corrosion protection • Fastener and patented hex-head washer combo for decorative bolt-like connections that install with the ease of a screw and without the need for predrilling To learn more about the Outdoor Accents collection of code-listed decorative wood connectors and fasteners, visit strongtie.com/outdooraccents.

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May 1st Marks the Start of Building Safety Month 2020 This year’s campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness To celebrate today’s launch of Building Safety Month, the International Code Council, its members and partners invites the public to join them in learning and promoting the important role modern building codes have in creating safer and more resilient communities. Building Safety Month is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building safety.

No longer are places of residence simply a family living space; they’ve taken on the role of extended work, school, gym and entertainment centers. With a greater demand to create safe cities of the future, buildings need to account for increased capacity, dangers from natural disasters and resource shortages, and a wide range of public safety concerns. Building Safety Month provides homeowners, government officials and the public with the necessary information for ensuring safety in the spaces where they live, work and learn.

The 2020 theme is “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World.” The month-long campaign will emphasize the importance of modern codes and strong code compliance for dealing with crucial issues such as disaster preparedness, water safety and sustainability, and motivating the next generation of building safety professionals.

“As society continues to evolve and we face new and unprecedented challenges, it becomes imperative that our building codes and standards are planned with an eye toward the future,” said Sara Yerkes, Code Council Senior Vice President of Government Relations. “With people spending more time indoors, creating safe, reliable and healthy buildings has never

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been more important. Our goal through Building Safety Month is to bring attention to the effectiveness of modern codes and the code officials who maintain them.”

“This is a milestone year for Building Safety Month – the Code Council, its members and partners have been celebrating building codes and the role of code officials during May for 40 years,” said Code Council Board of Directors President Greg Wheeler, CBO. “In difficult times, like our current pandemic, code officials remain essential to keeping us all safe and protected within the buildings we spend most of our time. Regardless of the circumstances, safe building will always be important.”

This year’s campaign is sponsored by the American Gas Association, the American Concrete Institute, the National Association of Home Builders, and many others. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and add your company’s name to the list of supporters here.

For more information about the campaign, visit www. buildingsafetymonth.org and click here to watch the campaign video. Participate in the conversation using the hashtag #BuildingSafety365.

About the International Code Council The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.

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ICC to Move Forward with 2021 Building Codes Despite NAHB Objections Posted April 20, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The International Codes Council recently released its Final Action Report on proposed changes to Group B of its International Code, notably the International Residential Code and International Energy Conservation Code.

The report did not address significant issues identified by NAHB after the online vote on the codes last fall and NAHB plans to appeal the decision.

NAHB sent a letter on Feb. 14 to ICC CEO Dominic Sims and President Greg Wheeler urging the building codes body to carefully reevaluate the validity of many approved voting officials, to reject two specific proposals as not meeting the intent of the energy code, and to reform some of its voting processes while retroactively reconsidering proposals that should not have been on the final ballot.

The results from the 2019 Online Governmental Consensus Vote, to determine 2021 building codes proposals, included several irregularities and discrepancies, specifically proposals for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Some aggressive energy efficiency proposals that had been defeated at prior committee hearings and public comment hearings were approved in the online vote. When proposals are defeated at both hearings, they must get greater than a two-thirds majority in the online vote to overturn past results. It’s a bar so high, no previous proposal had ever met the threshold with the online vote. But in this code cycle, 20 IECC proposals cleared the hurdle and came back to life.

The ICC Final Action Report left the results as reported after the online vote. The ICC found that all of its procedures had been correctly followed in the Group B development process.

While NAHB agrees that existing procedures were followed, staff believe those procedures were exploited, putting NAHB in a position to ask ICC to reconsider these proposals through their appeals process. Further, NAHB remains concerned that many of the codes changes will greatly reduce the functionality of the 2021 IECC and significantly impact housing affordability.

The deadline for an appeal is May 8.

NAHB is looking ahead to the development cycle for the 2024 codes, and is hopeful that the shortcomings of this cycle will be corrected so that the integrity of the ICC code development process, as well as the codes themselves, can continue to be the preeminent resource they are today.

For questions about the codes development process, please contact Craig Drumheller.

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LEGO Contest Captures Hearts and Minds During COVID-19 Posted April 20, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

With schools closed, individual Home Builder Associations across the country are hosting LEGO contests for students to inspire future builders.

the level of details put into the entries and the level of effort …the students really took the contest seriously.”

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA) decided to host a LEGO contest after schools had been closed for a while. CVHBA’s timing and strong local relationships turned a “side project” into a large-scale virtual community event.

With CVHBA’s in-person events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, the HBA had some funds in their marketing budget that could be reallocated to a different activity. Executive Officer Christina Thune and CVHBA’s workforce development committee decided to hold a contest. CVHBA would invite kids to create a house out of LEGOs, send a photo of the build via email or Facebook direct message, and at the end of the contest, all homes and winning entries would be posted to CVHBA’s Facebook page.

Thune announced the contest on CVHBA’s Facebook page. Thune also shared the post with other local Facebook groups that might be interested in the contest. CVHBA hoped to attract a couple dozen entries.

Within hours of boosting the post — for less than $3 — the contest went viral.

Parents shared the post with other parents. Teachers shared the post with school districts. CVHBA members promoted the contest. Their own kids submitted entries. CVHBA didn’t even have a press release ready, and the local NBC News television station reached out to CVHBA for a morning news segment.

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The excitement was infectious.

CVHBA members and staff increased their involvement. Board members donated funds to purchase more gift cards as prizes for contest winners. The CVHBA public relations committee joined the workforce development committee to judge the contest entries and offered other logistical support. CVHBA connections led to a local movie theater donating tickets as prizes.

In 11 days, CVHBA received more than 500 entries from kids ages 3 to 17 and awarded more than 100 prizes. The original CVHBA Facebook post that kicked off the contest generated more than 25,000 impressions with several hundred engagements. Although CVHBA Facebook “likes” were not required for contest entries, the page received more than 500 new “likes.”

Thune’s advice for HBAs or NAHB members who are interested in hosting a similar contest is to have a plan in place for collecting and recording entries. She also recommends leveraging existing community relationships for contest promotion and potential in-kind support.

Although the metrics from the contest exceeded Thune’s expectations, the positive response from the community made the biggest impression. “I’ve received emails and messages thanking CVHBA for providing a productive activity that students could work and focus on,” she stated. “It was awesome!”

We would like to continue highlighting these types of community efforts to provide a source of good news during this challenging time.

If you are an NAHb member or HBA that has successfully hosted a virtual community event, please share your story by emailing us at communications@nahb.org.

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Some Cities Keep Construction Going Via Virtual Inspections Posted April 22, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Although many cities have classified residential construction as an essential business, a designation that allows home building to continue during the coronavirus-induced shutdown, this designation may not be sufficient to keep construction going. To help remedy this situation, some jurisdictions have started to allow virtual inspections.

Thanks to efforts spearheaded by NAHB, the Department of Homeland Security classified residential construction as an “Essential Infrastructure Business” in its March 28 guidance.

Individual state and local governments are not required to follow the guidance; but a recent survey by NAHB shows 78% of builders report that residential construction has been classified as essential in the areas where they build.

Though construction activity is still permissible throughout much of the nation, the pandemic has slowed home building in a number of ways. It is therefore not surprising that, as shown in this recent NAHBNow post, the virus has caused nearly half of home builders to put projects on hold.

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One possible bottleneck is availability and willingness of workers at the local building department to perform construction inspections. According to 2013 NAHB research, the median single-family home requires eight different inspections while it is being built, and some require 15 or more. So availability of inspectors can have a significant impact, and 82% of builders recently reported that the virus pandemic has had a noticeable, adverse effect on how long it takes the local building department to respond to a request for an inspection.

Some local building departments are attempting to alleviate this problem by allowing third-party and virtual inspections. However, the NAHB survey shows that just 4% of builders say this has started happening recently in response to the pandemic (compared to 23% who say third-party inspections were already standard operating procedure pre-virus). On the other hand, 20% of builders say their local building departments have started to allow virtual inspections recently, specifically in response to the current emergency.

NAHB Senior Economist Paul Emrath provides more analysis in this Eye on Housing blog post.

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A Scout Leader’s Perspective on the Coronavirus

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o say that this experience has been like no other is a major understatement. This episode in our lives may have transformed our fundament concepts and habits. It will most likely have a long-term impact on the way we do business. Many businesses and advocates have thrown up their hands in desperation. Some are using the event to their personal advantage to the detriment of others. To use the analogy of a wilderness experience, we have found ourselves in a situation where decisions are not predictable nor habitual. They must be well thought out and analyzed carefully to evaluate the full impact of those decisions.

By Glenn Traylor

As a life-long scout, I’ve viewed many situations through the lens of my scout training. Even now, it can inform our approach.

Basic Survival Skills 1. Attitude. More than any other skill, your attitude determines how successful you are in a survival situation.

2. Develop a plan. Just like in business, in a survival situation, having no plan usually means having no success.

3. Seek shelter. Shelter is essential for protection from life’s elements.

4. Water is essential for life to exist. Without it, you can only exist for a few days.

5. Fire is a helpful tool that allows us to convert our assets to other valuable needs.

6. Food. Not surprisingly, food is way down on the essential list. The nutrients are essential, but you actually can live for 30 days without food.

7. Rely on skills. Finally, this one is not something that you can conjure up or create. These are the life skills that you have developed over time.

Application In reviewing the above priorities, several focus on the spiritual aspects of survival. Attitude is everything.

Some are on the physical. Now let’s blend into the discussion what has changed in a major way with the virus. Our ability to gather, to enjoy an activity together, to share experiences, to network ideas has been greatly transformed. Doing things constantly with structure sometimes created a false sense of what is important and what is not important. While it’s true we have adapted to social distancing using electronic means, we realize that watching it on YouTube is not the same thing as being there. A Skype call works in a pinch. Facetime is better than no contact. The question is: how long can we continue to function in this manner? What will the longlasting impact be on our attitude, subsistence, and our success? Does remote interaction provide the “shelter, water, food” we need? I, for one, had the pleasure of celebrating one of my grandchildren’s birthday parties at a luncheon while maintaining social distancing. I was thankful for having the opportunity to celebrate, through the glass windows of their house while sitting on their porch, but it wasn’t the same as being there. I can tell you it was difficult to communicate all of the wonderful emotions we would have otherwise experienced without social distancing. It was, however, an acceptable balance of safety and camaraderie.

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The Last Word Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

A Tale of Two Texas Trussers

arry Dix and I had to leave Texas to find jobs in the 1980s, as oil had crashed, and no one was buying our trusses.

Back then, oil was $25. Today, they’re giving it away. Both Larry and I landed and recovered in Virginia, where government spending levels out the economy (we hope)! No guarantees though.

Larry bought and merged two truss companies, forming Apex Truss, with very little capital, and made it through the last downturn. He foresees a “winter-like slowdown this summer.”

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During that 2007 nightmare, several good people left our business to go into “safe” fields like healthcare. Well, here in Central Virginia, both hospitals just laid off many well-paid nurses and other health care workers. Even our local plumber is hurting. No field is totally safe. I told my kids that a military career would be safer but had no takers.

Unfortunately, we all bought into a volatile business; this is the fourth major downturn in my 50-year tenure. But the chart above shows only a single drop (albeit a big one) in the last 30 years.

No words can lessen the pain of today’s dislocations, except to say that we will rise as we always have. To weather this storm, CMs will need better managers, more aggressive salespeople, and more proficient truss designers. Let us persevere and continue, as 84 Lumber advertises, to “Build on what we know.”

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