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New & Used Equipment .............................................................................4 Saws

Truss Equipment ................................................................23

Panel Equipment ................................................................30

Trucks & Trailers ................................................................40

Misc. Equipment ................................................................41

Door and Stair Equipment ..................................................48 ................................................................49

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Lumber Market ................................................................49 The JobLine Hiring Zone ............................................................. 55 .............................................................56

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Design Team Suite ..........................................................60 ..............................................................63 Calendar of Events News & Announcements ................................................................75 .............................................................77 Letters to the Editor

Articles ............................................................... 4 Question of the Day ............................................................... 6 Sean Hubbard - SQ-1 ............................................................. 10 Advertiser Forum Carl Schoening - Eagle Metal .......................................................16 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .................................................20 ............................................................. 25 Glenn Traylor Keith Dietzen - Keymark ............................................................. 32 ............................................................. 51 Matt Layman - LLG Robert Glowinski - AWC ............................................................. 52 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................53 Ben Hershey - 4Ward Consulting ..................................................66 Aram Khachadourian PE, SE - Simpson Strong-Tie ......................68 Thomas McAnally - The JobLine ..................................................74 ............................................................. 77 The Last Word

Advertiser Directory Acceptance Leasing & Financing .............................................40,49 Acer, Inc ................................................................... 19,47 Alpine TrusSteel ................................................................... 54 Eagle Metal Products ................................................................ 16,17 Eide ................................................................... 28,29,62 Fitzgerald Group ................................................................... 49 Keymark Enterprises ................................................................. 32,33 MiTek | USP ................................................................... 2,77,78 Panels Plus ................................................................... 31,39 Randek ................................................................... 24 Simpson Strong-Tie ............................................................. 4,8,9,68 Square 1 ................................................................... 6,7,12,22,65 The Hain Company ............................................................ 24,41,43 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................... 20,21 Triad | Merrick Machine ........................................................... 35,38 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ........................................................... 42,50 Wasserman & Associates ........... 5,13,27,28,30,34,36,37,43,44,46,49 Wood Truss Systems ............... 5,11,13,14,15,18,23,26,27,28,34,45

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Question of the Day...

Why are we seeing all the code change proposals regarding wood trusses in the current ICC code change/update process?

Stan Sias

It is true that there were several proposals submitted pertaining to wood truss restraint and bracing and another requiring special inspection of the installed truss assembly. What I found interesting was that these proposals came from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA). It seems to me what they are saying is that, in their professional opinions, there is a breakdown in design assumptions matching the built environment. From the NCSEA website (https://goo.gl/tgvpdZ ), here is their position statement regarding Special Inspections.

The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) supports consistent enforcement in all jurisdictions of Special Inspections as mandated by the International Building Code (IBC). Special Inspections are intended to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public by providing better assurance of construction quality, as an integral part of the overall process, and are thus essential for the satisfactory performance of any project. Special Inspections should always be performed independently from the contractor, as stipulated by the IBC, and are distinct from the inspections performed by the building official, which they supplement.

There seemed to be a common thread throughout their proposed code changes that they would like to see individual truss member restraint/ bracing be specified (preferably by the Truss Design Engineer) as part of the Construction Documents and then require Special Inspection to assure that the design assumptions were met. The reasons stated by NCSEA for the need for these revisions included their opinion (and undoubtedly experiences) that trusses were being installed and buildings completed without the installation of the web/chord restraints/bracing specified on the Truss Design Drawings. We all have seen this and I have talked about it previously in this column. NCSEA membership has seen it often enough to feel the need to require the Special Inspections.

There is obviously added cost when there is the need for additional inspections and compliance. I don’t think that NCSEA was targeting truss manufacturers in their proposals; they simply want the built environment to meet the stated design assumptions. Though not specifically targeted, this may prove to be an opportunity (should the Special Inspection provision ultimately pass) for Component Manufacturers to provide additional value-added services to their customers. The elimination of required lateral restraints saves material, time, and money (MTM), and those three words are very meaningful to the builders and framers. If you can simplify and/or eliminate the need for the Special Inspection, then there is additional cost savings. It is time to start talking restraint and bracing with your customers and their customers. Reach out to the framers, builders, installation contractors, and, most of all, the Building Designers and specifiers to inform them of your willingness to assist them and reduce their cost. I believe that is a conversation that they will be willing to sit down and listen to.

Not all restraint and bracing can be eliminated from every job, but it needs to be part of the bigger equation when determining the invoice price. Having the conversation suggested above should show your customer that there are many things you can do to help them save MTM, even if your invoice price is slightly higher than your competitor.

Though the proposals regarding individual member restraint and bracing were voted down this time by the IBC Structural Committee, the one requiring the Special Inspection passed. Public comments on the committee suggestions are being received and will be dealt with at the Public Comment Hearings (PCH) in Kansas City on October 19–25. Final action on recommendations from the PCH will be taken with the Online Governmental Consensus Vote sometime in November.

SBCA reported on the initial outcomes of the ICC Committee Action Hearings: https://goo.gl/o5Ygkf; and NAHB provided guidance to their membership (on trusses and other proposed changes) in their lobbying efforts: https://goo.gl/0rV4CX. In the interim, continue to hand out Jobsite Packages to anyone and everyone in the construction process. Give BCSI Books to your customers, specifiers, and code officials. Provide references to the B-Series Summary Sheets on your bids, submittals, and contracts. No amount of effort on the education front is wasted.

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NEW! Clary Model 341 5-Blade Component Saw Mid-90's, Clary model 341, 5-blade component saw features 15", 16", 18", 22", and 32" blades with single-side setup, digital readouts, powered angulation and length carriage movement. Cuts from 15 in. to 20 ft. up to 2x12 lumber. Includes waste conveyor and incline. 240V, 3 phase power. $14,990 FOB IL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Clary Shortcutter II Model 329 web saw with single sided setup, four blades, includes drag chain waste conveyor with tall incline. Minimum angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum angle 135 degrees. Minimum length cut is 9 inches (90/90), 18 inch 4-angle, and longest length cut is 18 feet. $8,490, FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

Lengths to 16’. Ink Jet Print System A (One Face). Incline Live Deck. Bunk Feeder. (5) 2x4 Magazines. Installation & Training is available at additional cost. $67,500 NOW $44,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation.

Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.

480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 Base, FOB MO.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM

Our new website has been up and running for a few months now. We are continuing to compile data at www.Square1design.com. As we continue to upload additional technical support documents and new product offerings, we are seeing the traffic grow exponentially.

Along with a wealth of information on new equipment offerings and previously manufactured equipment, we have partnered with Acceptance Leasing & Financing Service, LLC to offer online financing.

SQUARE 1 DESIGN’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT, FIELD SERVICE REPAIR & FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTINUE TO REDUCE DOWNTIME

The Single Page, Online Financing Application & the Online Financing Calculator cover a variety of our product offerings and minimize time and obstacles to purchasing equipment through Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. One Page Application

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One item unavailable on the website is our FIELD SERVICE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. Our internationally trained staff travels the globe servicing Spida Machinery, MangoTech, Klaisler & Square 1 Design’s equipment. We only use O.E.M. parts, and return old equipment to O.E.M. specifications at your facility. If you are interested in having a representative service your equipment, contact Cullen Ellis at Cullen@Square1Design.com or 866-647-7771 EXT 107. Cullen has saved many customers thousands of dollars by compiling service in local geographical areas. If the need is not crucial, Cullen will work with

Square 1’s Online Store is expected to open in October!

We are currently populating the new online store with complete descriptions & detailed photos. Offerings from replacment parts to new equipment will be available. We will have parts and product offerings from Square 1 Design, Spida Machinery, Klaisler and Mangotech. As we continue to the build the online store, we anticipate customers will be capable of purchasing with both credit cards and their existing accounts, allowing terms of Net 30.

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If It’s October, It Must Be BCMC Time!

Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

Yes, it’s true, I have not been in attendance at many BCMC shows.

But over the years, I’ve been involved with lots of them, so I know they can be a lot of work and a lot of fun.

Building Community, Making Connections I remember the day that slogan came into being, because I was at that brainstorming meeting! But it’s more than a slogan – it’s a point of view, an action plan, a description of a reality we would all like to achieve. The cooperation within our industry is about more than salesmen and customers. It’s about p-e-o-p-l-e and r-e-l-a-t-i-o-n-s-h-i-p-s.

Building Excitement It’s been many years since I’ve received one, but I have to give a shout-out to a certain fellow staff member who used to send an annual pre-BCMC email to all of us in-house. It was great. It reminded us how all of the hard work and long hours were going to pay off for everyone with a fabulous show at the end. It was a celebration of the reward that comes from a group effort. Importantly, it wasn’t about how each specific person contributed certain pieces to a project – it was about how the project itself was bigger than any single person involved. Truly, that collective effort is what makes the result better than any one person could achieve alone.

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2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation.

Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.

480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Making It Work On the flip side, the success of the show is only ever partly due to all of people who organize it. Without the exhibitors and attendees, no one would be there to enjoy the party. They’re the audience – but they’re also the indispensable players. And the more that a person becomes involved in the experience, they more they will benefit from the show.

Valuing Connections Several of the advertisers in this magazine will be exhibiting at the show this month too, so, if you’re going to Knoxville, please stop by their booths and say Hi. Whether or not you’re in the market for what they’re exhibiting, and whether or not you’re a longtime customer or never met them before, stop for a moment to see what’s new. I‘ve never known anyone who wished they had fewer connections with other people in this industry. And I’ve never known anyone who was less well off for having made a human connection. In the end, we all do our part, in our own ways, to help make things a little better.

New Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length.

Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade.

Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw •Touch Screen Control Panel •5 Axes of Automation •15 HP Motor with 22” Blade •Ink Jet Printer •Auto Feeder (Live Deck) •Outfeed Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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New Hundegger Turbo Saw 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 5-axis cutting. $208,963 Nicely Equipped FOB Germany/UT

1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Component Saw •Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output •Computer, Enclosure & Stand •5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11” to 20’ •Ink Jet Printer •Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) •Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) •Installation Available (quote upon request) FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1992 Speed Cut Metra Cut Centerline Saw 1992 Speed Cut Metracut model SSA-17, centerline saw with 12 foot-long Speed Measure, model #645 radial arm saw includes center-point cutting, turntable angle measure, 13'-11" infeed conveyor and 16 inch diameter blade with (1) spare blade. No outfeed rollers. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $4,490 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $30,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 ASI B500 Component Saw 1997 ASI B500, 5-blade component saw, features semi-automatic user interface with backup mechanical indicators, grouped functions such as automatic blade alignment for chords or webs, automatic centerline adjustment of nominal board size, safety fencing, shaker pan scrap system, digital read outs and push-button adjustment controls. 480 volt, 3 phase. $19,890 NOW $9,980 FOB ON Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

$48,680 - FOB NZE/IN

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1999 MiTek Cyber Saw Fully automated five-blade component saw, cutting performed by (3) 16" blade x 6 HP, (1) 20" blade x 6 HP, (1) 32" blade x 12.5 HP. Has PC with Windows XP, monitor, automated or manual part input, all powered movements, cuts 2x4 thru 2"x12", plus 4x2 four-angle floor web lengths from 22”.

Lengths cut from 2 feet to 20 feet. Includes dust hoods and under-saw scrap conveyor.

230v, 3ph power required. $28,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Zoom IN 2 Images 2007 Lauderdale Hamilton Super Chop Up-Cut Saw with 16' Tiger Stop System includes Lauderdale-Hamilton under table saw with a 24” blade, 10 HP Baldor motor, push-button mag starter, blade enclosure/guard, dust chute, and R to L configuration (Material in on operator’s right, cut material fed out to operator’s left) 16' Tiger Stop with Tiger Optimizer control pad, mounted on HD Hytrol roller-top conveyor. (Very low hours on this system) 120VAC, 240v, 3Ph power. $14,880 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

DePauw Floor Web Saw Rebuilt by Monet DeSauw, Inc. in 2014 including: five Baldor blade motors, five blade hubs were resurfaced, new angle crank handles and rods, guards and sheet steel covers, hold down assemblies, including bars, chain, springs and bolts.

The saw was partially rewired with a new lumber counter. New legends and buttons were replaced where needed, new safety switches on bump bar and cut off guard, new scales and mounts, new drive line chains, shafts and bearings. Shaker waste conveyor had new paddles, sheaves and pulleys, repainted with new safety decals.

480v, 3 phase electrical.

Performance capabilities: • Angle range is from 12 degrees to 45 degrees, which means when one angle is 12, the other is 78 and when one is 45, the other is 45. So any angle combination equaling 90 degrees can be achieved in between that range.

• The max material length is 4 feet, 2x4 material only.

• All angles and length adjustments are hand crank.

• 90-90 blocks are NOT possible.

• estimated minimum 4-angle floor truss web: 14".

• The blades are 12" diameter, one set available with saw. Additional set must be custom ordered from blade supplier to match bolt pattern. $28,750 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Hundegger Turbo Saw $208,963 Nicely Equipped 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 5-axis cutting.

The Turbo-Drive's features and benefits include: up to 4-board lumber stacking, capable of cutting lumber, wood I-beams or engineered lumber, capable of cutting stair stringers, able to scarf or valley cut along the horizontal plane,option for two different types of millwork attachments: can mill recesses or profiles on single or stacked boards, options for inkjet, pen or label marking, option for bar coding, data transfer from design software to the saw, free software upgrades and the use of Board Stretcher technology: boards are cut faster with less blade movements and less waste.

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$48,600 FOB IN

Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software Northfield Model 410 Upcut Saw Northfield model 410 upcut saw. Semiautomatic air actuated under table cutoff saw with 18 inch diameter blade, safety guard cowling for blade, 10 HP arbor motor.

Cuts from 2 x 14' to 4 x 10". Push button controls. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $4,890 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System •Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase) •20’ Hain Powered Measuring System •Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade •Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees •Saw Barrier Guard •Turntable Air Brake $8,300 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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. Serial Control System.

Includes all Plug & Play Wiring. MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software. Add $3,680 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 $890 for Dust Collector

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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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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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The End is here….maybe It is with a great deal of thought and careful consideration that I am thinking this may be my last story. I have enjoyed being back in this game and offering perspective. The strong, positive responses to my stories and articles is making this decision that much more difficult.

First, let me apologize to anyone who felt I took personal aim at them in my articles.

That was never my intent. I always tried to offer something fun to read, but occasionally, usually in a moment of levity, I apparently offended a few people. I’m sincerely sorry. I do at times offer opinions that may not be in alignment with those of other people. We disagree on issues. It isn’t personal. I have been on all sides of it and have generally referred to my experience in this industry as “having it surrounded” and those experiences sometimes provide me a different perspective.

So, here we are. Over the years that I have been engaged in this industry, I have always tried to offer my contributions and “leave it better than I found it.” Along the way, I made many dear friends and gained a great deal of knowledge and insight. I’ve worked in just about every aspect of this industry and it has always been fulfilling to me. This industry picked me up in my greatest moments of need and I have always tried to repay that debt.

I spent a great deal of my career as a component manufacturer. It was a grand time.

We dealt with the market peaks and valleys much as manufacturers are doing today. I’ve always told people that this industry is incredible. You meet lots of great humans and the customers become your closest friends. I still have former customers who stay in touch, and when I am in their area we arrange to have lunch or dinner and catch up on all of the goings on. My most critical customer at one plant became one of my closest friends.

Because he demanded excellence, he made me a better component manufacturer. I learned things by doing. How to be successful in this industry can be challenging. It takes a lot of hard work and extreme focus, but the rewards are very enriching.

as was done during the meeting. In a more relaxed atmosphere, all ego was set aside, and we could talk about the issues and arrive at a solution that would receive an affirmative vote the next day. We were able to move the industry along and we were all proud of the effort and the result. I haven’t seen many of the committee members in years, but we have all remained friends and still speak……not as regularly as I would like, but we speak.

I look back and realize I had opportunities that I might not have appreciated in the moment as well as others may have in the same position. With time and perspective, I would change some of my actions as BCMC Chair. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate being the BCMC Chair, which I did, but it was just one of those times where I did a lot of reacting to things rather than giving a great deal of thought to them while in the moment.

Through that experience I learned a great number of things which I would be pleased to pass on to others though. I will save those thoughts and comments for a time when I’m asked for input on what should be done. I remain grateful for all of the help I got. Jill and the committee members were awesome to work with. They all seemed to be “idea people” and just needed someone to wrangle all the ideas into one corral. It was fun and there was room for everyone and every idea. We argued, don’t get me wrong, but at the end of the day we laughed, had a beer, and moved on to more important topics.

It seems I have spent a great deal of time attending WTCA/SBCA quarterly meetings. There was a time when I hadn’t missed a meeting in many years. We lobbied in Washington, D.C. where we managed to get some important work done and someone thought it would be hilarious to capture a picture of me speaking with Senator Feinstein and put it on the cover of a magazine. She and I disagreed on almost everything and that is probably why everyone thought it was so funny. I have very fond memories of joining the Texas contingent after I moved back. We had a very strong group that included industry heavyweights like Rip Rogers, Kent Pagel and Jack Dermer. During those years we spent the days scurrying about Capitol Hill “we were all proud of the effort and result” and the afterhours exploring the Capitol and all of the oddly enjoyable places most people don’t generally have on the tourist route. I had an excellent guide, I had the unique opportunity to be on the ANSI/TPI 1 project committee years ago.

Jack Dermer. Jack had grown up in the area and knew At the first meeting, I was consumed with self-consciousness. I was in a room full of many of the best places to enjoy the colorful sights many of the brightest minds in our industry. I also soon realized that getting 40 engineers and sounds of D.C. in a room and trying to agree to anything was going to be tough. Sometimes it seemed Continued on page #18 they couldn’t even agree on what to have for lunch, much less the industry work that was being proposed. I will say that there was as much work done after the day of meetings CARL SCHOENING V P

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“My Dad was a great man who always tried to impress on me the need to stand for your beliefs and fight the good fight. That might have been instilled too strongly in me….lol.”

Moving back to Texas in 2003 brought me back to my roots and gave me a chance to engage on the chapter level. WOW! The Texas Chapter knows how to have fun. They always seem to get a lot of great work done, but not without having a great deal of fun along the way. Moving back also gave me the chance to spend more time with my Dad during his last few years. My Dad was a great man who always tried to impress on me the need to stand for your beliefs and fight the good fight. That might have been instilled too strongly in me….lol. In addition, I spent a lot more time playing golf and traveling with Jack. Jack has become such a great friend. We talk about a lot of industry-related stuff and a lot of stuff I promised not to mention. On a recent trip, Jack, Norm, and I had the chance to really discuss chapter issues and, thanks to Norm, it is all down on paper. I keep wondering how in the world we managed to discuss all of those topics in one day between cocktails and the celebration we had just attended.

And, I guess that is what I really wanted to talk about. The three of us attended to the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Shelter Systems in Westminster, MD. We saw a lot of longtime friends and met a few new ones. Dwight, Joe, and Linda really know how to celebrate. There were government officials in attendance along with Shelter employees and invited guests from all over the country. It is a remarkable feat for any business to be that successful for that many years. We talked about it, and there is less than a handful that have been around that long, been profitable, and still maintain the same ownership. My most sincere congratulations to Shelter Systems. Being invited to that event is humbling. Shelter is a very special business. They now have third generation employees working and moving the business forward. It is so unheard of and rightly recognized by the Maryland Secretary of Commerce. I sat front row as Dwight gave a tearful, moving speech about how he managed to get into the business and the people who supported his efforts (many were in the audience). But, Dwight recognized that his part was overshadowed by all of the great people who work for him and have worked for him in the past. Dwight called them the “Starting Lineup” and said without them he couldn’t have made it. The commitment of everyone who has been associated with Shelter Systems made them the incredibly successful and resilient company they are. Certainly Dwight, Linda, and Joe made all of the pieces fit together and worked really hard to make Shelter what it is, but I thought it very gracious for Dwight to recognize his employees for their efforts. That is the kind of people we have in this industry and what has been the greatest pleasure for me.

I have enjoyed every experience in this industry and know I will continue to do so…..I just don’t know that I will be writing about it any longer. So, if in the future you want to hear stories, it may have to be when I visit your area, attend a chapter meeting, at BCMC, or at a quarterly meeting. The first round will still be on me!

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Finding the Time to Make Improvements in Any Area of a Company Website: www.todd‐drummond.com – Phone (USA): 603‐763‐8857 E‐mail: todd@todd‐drummond.com Copyright © 2016

An often repeated statement made by many managers this year has been that they do not have enough time or people to accomplish their stated goals, so in other words, they face time constraints. These time constraints are causing delayed improvements in processes, which negatively affect every aspect of business. Many are so caught up in their day-to-day struggle to keep themselves ahead of the ever-increasing demands that they fail to understand how they got where they are in the first place. So we should take a moment and heed the advice of a known expert in time management, Stephen Covey, who is the author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Two easy-to-understand suggestions from Stephen’s book are to be “proactive” and “take the time to sharpen the saw.”

Take a look at the four quadrants of time matrix by Stephen. The two rows of “Important” and “Not Important” define if a task is truly needed or just a time waster, whereas the “Urgent” and “Not Urgent” vertical columns refer to the urgency of the activities. Let us ignore the bottom row that is defined as personal work habits. Stephen’s hypothesis is that if you have not spent enough time doing the proactive tasks of the (2) “Important/Not Urgent” section, then your company will increasingly be burdened by reactive tasks that are defined as (1) “Important/Urgent” when you do not “take the time to sharpen the saw.” Quadrant two contains traits that enhance productivity and consistency, whereas quadrant one is all panic and reactive traits that decrease productivity and consistency. A simple example of this concept is creating a project resource schedule for any department.

Common examples of problem areas that are (1) important and urgent for any company: 1. Not enough skilled employees to staff different areas.

2. Scheduling and set procedures are nonexistent for the design group.

3. Scheduling and measuring of production efficiencies are ineffective.

4. Quality and/or productivity are lagging in any given area.

Scheduling example: why do so few design departments have a displayed and shared schedule of the projects to be completed? Would it not be helpful to the sales team to see when any project will be completed? Why do so many rely on phone calls and emails that interrupt two or more people’s activities to answer the simple question, “When are we going to get this done?” By eliminating this problem, more designing and sales could be accomplished. Of course, the answer would be yes, a schedule of project design resources is extremely helpful and, quite frankly, a necessity. However, most design managers do not take the time to create a proper design group schedule because of two simple reasons: First, it was never done before, and therefore they mistakenly think that it is not required.

Second, they do not know how to create one that would be useful and not too time consuming. The fact is it is very easy and straightforward to create a reliable schedule for the design department that shows the list of projects, the time needed to complete each request, and the expected dates of completion.

Take more time to be proactive, and your company’s problem areas will certainly be lessened, which will allow sales and net profit to grow even more. As a matter of fact, why reinvent the wheel when others have done it already, and it can be adopted by your organization? A friendly note is that professional knowledge and training by TDC is far less expensive, easier and quicker than trial and error methods. Proven changes showing real cost savings and net profit gains that usually take companies months and years can be accomplished in weeks and months with TDC. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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AUTOEYE TRUSS SYSTEM NOW RUNNING IN 3 CONTINENTS INCLUDING NORTH AMERICA SF022 AutoEyeTruss System is a system developed for automatic production of roof trusses. The system combines an extreme capacity with high industrialized quality. The automatic press visually identifies the roof truss and picks, places, positions, and presses the nail plates to the roof truss automatically. The pressing force is adapted to the nail plate and timber thickness, thus the pressing result is perfect. The system can handle any shape and type of the roof truss and is working with accordance to Eurocode 2010. * High production capacity of roof trusses, cycle time 9 seconds per nail plate * High quality due to automatic production process * Adaptive pressing force, thus perfect pressing result regardless of size of nail plate and timber dimension * Zero set-up time for press * Automatic pressing * Automatic picking, placing and positioning of nail plates, including automatic control system for placement of nail plates according to Eurocode 2010 * Automatic stacking of the produced roof truss * Each nail plate is placed exactly right relative to the joint. The press visually identifies each joint and positions the nail plate exactly even if the truss has a deviation in length or shape * Possibility to log and measure production quantity

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Are you indicating defects accurately when recording damaged teeth?

The plate placement method of evaluating defects in the plated area is a good approach to use when inspecting your installed connector plates.

But are you recording the results correctly?

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Using the plate placement method, it is common to record folded teeth or damaged teeth with a rectangle representing the ineffective teeth. This is always done in pairs, because a visible folded tooth generally hides its partner tooth folded under the body of the plate. To do this, most folks have a general rectangle and size to reflect the defect.

But did you know that the size depends on the connector plate? In the first photo, several different styles of connectors show some of the variations. Usually the biggest difference will exist between high strength and regular gauge connectors within a plant’s plate inventory. Each of these connectors would have a different rectangle representation.

The correct method to determine the proper and accurate rectangle is to think about the connector in total. For example, a 4 x 5 Morton 20 gauge plate has 12 sets of teeth. Folded teeth would be recorded as 1/12 the area of the plate, 1.66 square inches, or a 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ square. The example below illustrates the graphical representation of a 16 gauge high strength connector. The tooth area represents the boundary where one tooth ends and the other begins.

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A simple way to evaluate a rectangle is to ask the question: Does the rectangle represent the percentage of the total plate size? If it does, then your representation is correct.

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Different plate styles require different defect marks representing the percentage of teeth sets for the particular size connector. Keeping these thoughts in mind while inspecting your plates will help ensure that your defect records are accurate.

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by Square 1 Manufacturing New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Manufacturing, side-eject 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. New 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 Manufacturing 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.

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Table Guided Gantry System by Square 1 Manufacturing New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Manufacturing, side-eject 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. New 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 Manufacturing 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. FOB IN

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New, state-of-the-art component manufacturing & material handling systems by the industry leading manufacturers.

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

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Installation & Operator Training included or available with any equipment purchase.

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

Table Retrofit and upgrades for WizardPDS®.

• 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6” Long Gantry Roller • 3 7/16” Diameter Continuous Shaft Supported by 3 Baffles • Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Cyclo 6000 Gear Motor • (4) Drive Wheels Run on Top of Table with (8) 3” Osborn Cam Followers Under Table • ”Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software • Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar • Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake • 230/415/460/575 Volt - 3 Phase • 6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table • 3/4” Steel Table Top • 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 • Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth • Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

1996 Alpine 79 Foot Roof Truss Gantry System Alpine tracked roof truss gantry, 14' x 79' working length system includes (1) 14' x 24" diameter, model 720 gantry head with 7.5 HP motor, (11) 70" wide tables with steel bottom chord, drilled & tapped, plastic and strut above, (7) truss ejectors, (9) receiving arms, 12' conveyor rollers consisting of (8) powered roller conveyors, (26) idler roller conveyors, (1) 15'-6" x 20" diameter, model 705 finish roller press with 10 HP motor, all available aisle pads, jigging hardware, track, electrical S/O cord supply. 440V, 3 phase electrical. $62,990 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Refurbished 1997 CMF Tracked Gantry System 1997 side eject CMF tracked gantry system with 14’ by 93 ft. working length. Tables and finish roller press were refurbished in 2007. System features (13) plastic topped tables with slotted-steel bottom chords, (1) 24” CMF diameter gantry head, (1) CMF 24" finish roller press, (4) idler rollers, and all available receivers. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $43,890 NOW $22,990 :: FOB WA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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1983 Jager Travelmatic Mini III Hydraulic Bridge Press Designed for smaller trusses the system is capable of handling 2”x4” and 4”x2” trusses with no adjustment, ideal for hips, jacks, and valley-sets. No finish press required, system consists of a 6’ x 40’ drilled & tapped steel table, table guided press head (trackless), with a 6’x12” press platten, riding operator platform and all available jig hardware. 575 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $13,890 NOW $9,890 :: We bring the best together!

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WizardPDS.® Your table, automated.

Alpine Tables with Rail Quantity of five (5) 6' x 14', Alpine tracked gantry tables with slotted steel bottom chords, HDPE plastic tops and (4) skate wheel ejectors. Includes 39' of 80 lb. crane-rail with base plate, and one air-valve control. $12,490 FOB SC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Launching Keymark’s New Program: Softright Part I: The Problem Softright is Designed to Fix Keith Dietzen, CEO Keymark Enterprises, LLC Throughout all of my years in this industry, I’ve always been looking for the next solution that I can offer my customers. In considering the ways in which businesses operate today, we at Keymark have focused on an area where we believe we can help – and we’re excited to launch our new program, Softright, to help you improve your business.

We’ve all seen it. As companies in the component industry have grown and prospered, their need for internal systems has grown out of necessity. Internal systems can encompass any aspect of the business process such as: sales backlog and pipeline, sales conversion to production orders, operations process documents, project initiation, resource planning and balancing, inventory management, project management, order fulfillment, AP and AR, and so forth. Business leaders need to track and update information continually. Leaders also wish to have visibility into their company and build internal monitoring systems.

Many internal systems have been home-grown, built using the most readily available and least expensive tools at our disposal. For example, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access have become staple tools in many businesses. Sometimes a business invests in third-party software such as Salesforce and, while that tool integrates with some of the business’ processes, other integration points remain a manual effort. In the component industry, this can include integration with automated machinery, back-end accounting systems, and so forth.

In most business operations, what begins as a simple system to address basic needs starts to grow legs as more and deeper questions are asked. Often the result is a system that functions but is far from ideal as data is passed from one spreadsheet to another, data is entered multiple times, and excess time is consumed unnecessarily. Typically, systems are in place that collect data and define processes. Some of these are manual, some are partially automated, but few are well-integrated and most perform sub-optimally. In such situations, there is significant opportunity for improved efficiency and cost savings derived from customized software development.

Keymark’s Softright team was built to help remedy inefficiencies in business processes through automation. The Softright team works with clients to analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to integrate data and processes. The result is customized software infrastructure that increases productivity, reduces costs, and generates more useful information.

The development process is the critical aspect of making the right software. Gone are the days of developing a long list of specifications, releasing a programming team to work for months on end, and not knowing what will come back until they are finished. Much more effective is an iterative process that includes the client as the subject-matter-expert. The development team, especially the project manager who is integrated with the team, becomes an expert at ‘translating’ the client’s needs into specific programming requirements. The client is actively involved in answering questions and refining the product as the software comes to life.

For more information about Keymark’s Softright team, contact me or Johnny Drozdek at sales@keymark.com or 303-443-8033.

Next month, Part II will explore a specific example of a solution provided by the Softright approach.

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STREAMLINE YOUR PROCESS WITH SOFTRIGHT Softright is a software development company that has decades of experience managing small to medium size software development projects. Softright knows how to work with project owners to take a project from a high level wish to a fully developed software product that fulfills the requirements laid out in a detailed project description.

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Softright starts a project by meeting with the project owner and stakeholders to develop a high level wish into a detailed specification of final software product performance. Our product manager works with all project stakeholders to assure that the final product outline will satisfy all stakeholders’ needs.

Softright’s development team will then develop an estimate of time and cost for the software development project. The project will be broken down into a series of two week sprints or “mini projects”. This process assures the ability for the project owner to monitor progress toward project completion and evaluate product development.

After completion of software development projects, Softright will maintain a library of all completed projects. The team that developed a project will be knowledgeable of the software behind that project and will be available to maintain that software and to make enhancements when the project owner desires to do so. The same process will be followed that was used to execute on the initial project.

The bottom line for the project owner, our customer, is that they pay for the project they want completed on a project basis, and can then get desired enhancements from time to time on a project basis, without incurring the expensive overhead of sustaining a software development department.

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

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

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

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

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

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2008 Hain 12' x 16' Framing Table • Wall Lengths up to 16’ • Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ wall heights) • Single Gun Tool Dollies (excludes nail guns) • Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor • Ball Screw Telescoping System (Repeatable to .015”) • Retractable Plate Clamps • 110 Volt / 1 Phase • Includes 20’ of Roller/Skatewheel Conveyor $15,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

1999 Triad Custom 2-Station Wall Panel Equipment Special built, 1999 Triad combo framing table with Gen II sheathing table, 20tool nailing bridge, router bridge and all available floor grating. Builds walls from 4'-0" to 14'-2". Includes pop-up conveyors, 16" & 24" stud locators. Sheathing bridge includes side-shift feature, push-button controls, manual bridge travel. Router bridge includes router. No tool dollies, fastener tools or tool mounts included. OEM parts are available at additional cost. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required.

Price: $34,990 Location: IL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

IBS Router Bridge IBS router bridge, for use with wall heights up to 12'-3". Includes single-tool router station, laser locator and single-tool nail/ staple station. Hand crank horizontal and vertical movements. Automated up/down and on/off options. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Tools/mounts shown are not included. $9,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1998 Triad 10' x 16' Econ-O-Framer w/ HBR & WPL Powered Width Adjustment from 6’-9” to 10’-3” Air Activated Pop-Up Rollers 20’ Roller Conveyor with Stands Excludes Tool Dollies and Nail Guns 2014 Panels Plus Handle Bar Router 2014 Panels Plus Wall Panel Lift. $8,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Triad 3-Station Wall Panel Line Used Triad equipment includes (1) model DQ Framer with stud locators at 16" and 24", tool dollies and skate wheel lift-outs, (1) DQ Squaring table and router bridge with auto-return, 10'-3" wall height x 16' panel length, (1) Gen II model SQ squaring table with single-beam, multi-tool bridge with auto return and laser pointer, stitch function, manual travel control, (19) mounts and (19) Bostitch staple tools. Squaring and sheathing tables are installed in-line to allow for longer panels. System includes Triad panel lift, electric hoist and (1) Gen II SH sheathing table (shown outdoors, in poor condition).

120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air. $65,290 $52,990 Condition: Good FOB: TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings.

Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $15,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

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1990 Ford F800 Truck with 1982 Barns Truss Trailer

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

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

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

cvillella@acceptlease.com | www.acceptlease.com 894 Beaver Grade Road, Suite #304 - Moon Township, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-262-3225 Fax: 412-262-1154 TRUCKS & TRAILERS

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

2004 Hot Shot 43' Roll-Off Trailer Hydraulic Raised Roller Bed. GVWR: 24,000 Lbs. Tandem Axle. Tires: 23516. Electric Brakes. Headache Rack.

Manufactured by R & R Truck & Trailer (7-26-04). $9,500 NOW $8,500 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

1997 Road Boss 48’ Gooseneck Trailer Triple Axle Trailer. $7,250 FOB NV Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com 1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •Tires are good •DOT is current $22,000 NOW $19,900 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

2000 Prentice Telestik-33 Material Handler 32’-10” Boom. 4,000 Lb Payload. Excludes Truck. $10,000 FOB GA. NOW $5,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 PHONE: 800-289-5627

2016 Precision Equipment Roll-Off Trailers 40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System.

Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting. Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts.

LED Lighting System. Extend-a-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks.

Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer.

Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers. Sliding Winch System. Aluminum Tool Box. Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Polyurethane Paint Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR SFA 4X2 • • • • • • •

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11’-0 Steel Flat Bed With Below Surface Hi-Ball Hitch.

Pintle / 2’-5/16” Ball Combo.

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66,500 Miles.

2000 JDH Trussmaster 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer Sliding Tandems Hydraulic Lift Split Rollers DOT is not current $19,900 FOB MT. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com MISC.

1999 HAULIN 40’ ROLL DECK TRUSS TRAILER • • • •

Monet DeSauw 20' Live Deck •Model PD-5 Power Deck •Heavy Duty 5 Chain Lumber Feed System •16’ Wide x 20’ Long x 36” High •Foot Pedal Control $7,900 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Gvwr: 26,000.

Electric Brakes.

Low Profile Gooseneck Overslung Suspension.

Both Units Well Maintained $40,000 Sell together or may sell separately Structural Wood Corporation 243 Lincoln Ave Waddington, NY. 13694 315-388-4442

Associated Machinery Material Carts Solid Hardwood Construction. (2) 10” Center Wheels. (2) 5” Swivel Casters.

Phenolic Wheels. Cast Aluminum Axle & Corner Brackets. Capacity: 2,500 Lbs. $420.00 Each (32” x 60”), $500.00 Each (36” x 60”), $30.00 per Set of (4) 36” Standards, FOB NC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Alpine Hydraulic Chord Splicer Used Alpine hydraulic chord splicer with fluid reservoir, dual-button controls and lumber hold downs. From OEM literature, "...positive locators secure plates while positioning lumber, handles 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" lumber, air clamping for uniform joints, platen size 6" x 12.5", 4" diameter cylinder with pressing force of 31,415 lbs at 2,500 PSI". Weight 1,200 lbs. Table size 29" x 33" x 37.25" tall. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase electrical possible, currently 240 volt, 3 phase. $2,990 NOW 1,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Forward Thinking.

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Ask most people about the lumber industry and you’ll get a fairly predictable list of descriptions. What you’re not likely to hear are terms like: ● technologically advanced, ● sustainable logging, ● small log harvesting, ● green lumber products, ● commitment to healthy communities, and ● ecologically-minded forest management When people talk about Vaagen Brothers, that’s exactly what you’ll hear.

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

Contact us: (509) 684-5071 or info@vaagenbros.com

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

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

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

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Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. Each laser head provides 21' projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights).

Includes system computer, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer's structure, factory installation, training and choice of green or red laser. Works with each connector plate manufacturer's design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy, future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber. 3 to 4 Second Cycle Time. 2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons. Guarded Motor & Sprockets. Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings. Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High). Positive Press Tight Abutment. Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment. 3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor. Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands.

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New Square 1 Rolsplicer New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. 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 or 480 N available.

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IN OUR PAGES 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

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

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

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EFFICIENCY EXPERTS WHAT DOES THE RANGER RS DELIVER? SPEED ACCURACY VERSATILITY RELIABILITY QUALITY SUPPORT

The RANGER RS delivers the correct lumber to your linear saw quickly, usually faster than your saw can process it.

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Designed for a wide range of lumber types and up to 30 stations. Many physical layouts are available to fit your operation.

Field proven design based on over 5 years of operation in truss plants around the world.

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3 station system shown above set up for testing in the ACER test area before shipping. Retrieval systems up to 96 feet long and with 17 stations have been built and are currently feeding saws in truss plants. Available magazine stations allow multiple sizes of lumber in each station.

ACER INC. Visit our website to learn more: www.acerinc.com RANGER RS was formerly sold under the “Wood Runner” name. RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. “Wood Runner” is a registered trademark of Apex Machine Works LLC. ACER INC is not affiliated with Apex Machine Works. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. patent # 8,960,244. Other patents are pending.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Softwood Framing Lumber Market Forecast & Trading Strategy Matt Layman, Publisher Week #39

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Another Dimension Thought Provoking & Inspirational

Lumber Market HOTWASH Summary & Evaluation

Lumber Can Wait

Housing In Turmoil

What has changed? In my early childhood, you could ride around town on a Sunday morning and notice and obvious quietness. Certainly not everyone was preparing for church, but the overwhelming majority of families were tidying up, putting on their Sunday-go-to-meeting attire, and heading out together for weekly worship service. During the hours of 9-12 AM there were very few cars on the road. No stores were open. You could not buy gas, groceries, clothes, auto supplies, or even a bag of ice until after church. Folks were not out jogging, walking babies or dogs. The baseball and soccer fields were vacant. No restaurants served breakfast or brunch.

The quietness around town was an unspoken reverent silence. Now its gone. What has changed?

Where did that reverent quietness go? Sunday mornings have become a Saturday morning extension.

Streets are busy, coffee shops and restaurants are bustling, Wal-Mart is packed, stores are open for business, kids on bikes are buzzing around the neighborhood. It's not a bad thing. It's a happy sound...relaxed mood and environment. It's just different. I wonder though...is Sunday morning still family time? Are we making that necessary deposit into the family unit. What better time and get our mind, body and spirit ready for the work week.

Family time...hold on to it. Lumber can wait.

We in the lumber business put a great deal of emphasis on the housing market, particularly new home construction. Not that new homes are the only driver in the consideration of lumber demand, however it is a benchmark monthly statistic. Analysts tend to draw conclusions from most current data.

August new home sales declined by more than 7%.

Analysts were quick to wave the caution flag. I suggest a less hasty retreat until a trend can be seen...at least three months. June's seasonally adjusted sales pace was 582,000 at a median price of $320,000. [Higher prices, higher sales.] In July, new home sales rose 13% with median sales price falling $27,000 (13%). [Lower prices, higher sales.] August's sales declined 7% despite median sales price also declining an additional $9,000. [Lower prices, lower sales.] From June through August, new home sales prices have declined $36,700...11% with sales rising and falling. Housing is in turmoil. There is no consistency between price and sales...at least in the data presented from the U.S. Census Bureau.

I'll leave it with this. As long as mortgage rates remain low, under 4%, and difficult to qualify for, housing will continue to struggle. Easing of credit requirements will lead to more sales, more starts, higher interest rates and a stronger housing recovery.

Looking Forward...Matt Layman, Publisher

Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) 2015-16 Composite SPOT PRICE Composite 2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. (Blue). 2015-Current FDP's (Vertical Red Lines), reversals or accelerations, since 01/99: 426 FDP's‌369 turns within 1 week. 86% FDP Historical Accuracy.

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Tall Wood Buildings are Gaining Momentum National Forest Products Week Recognizes the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Wood Products

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

The third week of every October is designated as National Forest Products Week, this year held October 16–22. Like others, we commemorate the week, an annual recognition of the many contributions the entire forest products industry makes to the economy and society. Looking forward, great opportunities are on the horizon, and we note a few below.

For example, over the past several years, a number of tall wood projects have been completed around the world, demonstrating successful applications of next-generation lumber and mass timber technologies. Today, the concept is gaining traction in the United States – with more architects opting for a sustainable solution for attaining safe, cost-effective, high-performing tall buildings in urban-dense settings.

The introduction of the “Timber Innovation Act” in the U.S. House and Senate, coupled with the growing green construction trend, illustrates the importance and recognition of the inherent benefits of wood building materials in construction. National Forest Products Week is also a time for us to celebrate and discuss the function of sustainable forestry and carbon sequestration in our products in mitigating atmospheric carbon contributing to buildup of greenhouse gases.

During the week, AWC invites readers to join in the celebration. As a leader in the North American wood products industry, we will be providing resources and information for professionals on the important role of forest products. Other activities in recognition of National Forest Products Week that you might want to join in on include: •

International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference: AWC will have a booth at the ICC’s Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO held Oct. 16–18. Come find us to learn more about wood products and mass timber – and for a chance to win prizes!

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“Timber City” Exhibit: For those of you who happen to be in the Washington, D.C. area, the National Building Museum is featuring an exhibit on tall wood buildings and the potential of mass timber. Be sure to check it out!

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

Use this information to write a letter to the editor or when you speak to legislators about the importance of the industry: http://awc.org/publicpolicy/statefactsheets

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Social Media: Join AWC on October 19 at 1 p.m. ET on Twitter for a Q&A on tall wood buildings.

Follow #AWCTallWoodChat on Twitter to join in.

Wood is the perfect green building material because it is renewable, stores carbon that reduces greenhouse gases, lessens our dependence on fossil-fuel intensive materials, and is energy efficient. AWC appreciates the opportunity presented by National Forest Products Week to celebrate the innovation currently happening in our industry and around the world.

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Many workplace accidents and injuries can be prevented if workers know the causes of accidents and they are taught how to protect themselves to avoid injury. Although no one wants to get hurt at work, there are four major causes for injuries on the job.

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Muchos accidentes de trabajo pueden prevenirse si los trabajadores conocen sus causas y se les enseña cómo protegerse para evitar lesiones.

Aunque nadie desea sufrir una lesión en el lugar de trabajo, dichas lesiones se deben a cuatro causas primarias.

Lesiones de la espalda La causa número uno de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo es la sobrecarga física. Estas lesiones son ocasionadas al levantar objetos (cargas demasiado pesadas o levantamiento inadecuado), realizar un gran esfuerzo físico, intentar realizar demasiadas actividades, o al doblar o torcer la espalda. Para evitar lesiones de la espalda, aprenda y emplee técnicas adecuadas de levantamiento, nunca doble o tuerza la espalda al levantar o transportar objetos, haga uso de dispositivos mecánicos o pida ayuda a un compañero de trabajo.

The number one cause of on-the-job injuries is physical overload. These injuries are cause by lifting (too Golpes contra objetos heavy a load or lifting improperly), straining, overreaching, bending, and twisting. To protect your back against injury, learn and use proper La segunda causa más común de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo lifting techniques, never bend or twist while lifting or carrying, and son los golpes contra objetos. La mejor forma de protegerse contra whenever possible, use a mechanical aid or get help with the load from estos accidentes consiste en mantenerse alerta en torno a los peligros another worker. potenciales y usar el equipo de protección apropiado (cascos protectores, protección para los ojos, guantes). Esté consciente de su cuerpo y del Hitting or striking against espacio libre alrededor suyo. Mantenga una distancia prudencial al The second most common cause of worker injury is being hit by or agacharse o desplazarse por debajo de los equipos, o al pasar por pasillos hitting against an object. The best way to protect against these accidents de dimensiones reducidas. is to be alert to the potential hazards and to use appropriate protective Caídas equipment (hard hats, eye protection, gloves). Be aware of your body and the space around you. Give yourself enough clearance when passing Para evitar las lesiones debidas a caídas, apoye bien los pies sobre by or ducking under equipment or going through a passageway. el suelo y use zapatos con suelas antirresbalones. Camine con cuidado.

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No camine de espaldas ni salte de un nivel a otro. Compruebe que lo que lleva cargado no le obstaculiza la visibilidad, y que el camino esté bien iluminado y sin obstáculos. Limpie los derrames o manchas de grasa y use los pasamanos al caminar por escaleras.

To avoid injuries from falls, be sure that your footing is firm and wear slip-resistant soled shoes. Watch where youre walking. Dont walk backward to direct equipment or leap from one level to another. Make sure you can see over the Accidentes con máquinas load you carry and that walkways are well-lighted and clear of obstacles. Clean up spills or grease spots and use handrails when La cuarta causa más común de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo la walking on stairs. constituyen los accidentes con máquinas, es decir, accidentes que se producen al ser atrapado por las piezas móviles de una máquina. Cuando Machine Accidents trabaje cerca de cualquier equipo móvil (máquinas rotativas, cintas The fourth major cause of on-the-job injury is machine-related transportadoras o prensas) use siempre protectores de seguridad, cubiertas accidents, that is, getting caught by moving machine parts. When working y procedimientos de bloqueo. Sólo use las máquinas para las cuales haya around any moving equipment (a machine that rotates, slides, or presses) recibido capacitación. Nunca tenga puesto joyerías ni ropa holgada que always use safety shields, guards, and lock-out procedures. Only work puedan prenderse en un equipo en movimiento. on a machine that you have been trained to use. Never wear jewelry or Manténgase alerta sobre los peligros a los que está expuesto en loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in the moving equipment. su trabajo, aprenda qué debe hacer para protegerse contra accidentes Be alert to the hazards you face on your job and learn what you y lesiones, y siga las pautas de seguridad establecidas en su empresa. should do to protect yourself against accidents and injuries and follow your companys established safety guidelines.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and only toguidance those conditions discussed.

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ID: C10580 Sales/Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager - Truss/Whole House/Framing Package Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee 6 years estimating experience. 4 with MiTek 20/20 and 2 with eFrame. Markets include Single Family Custom, Tract, Light Commercial and Multi Family. Products include component framing packages and total project estimating. Prepares hard construction estimates by means of manual and computerized takeoff methods.

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ID: C15755 Wall Panel Designer Relocation: Colorado Wa l l P a n e l D e s i g n e r : A d v a n c e d knowledge in blueprint reading, Poir proficientcy in Intellibuild Design Software, PanelBuilder, as well as PlantNet Software, Excellent time management and project planning skills, Single family & multi-family housing panel design, Used Microsoft Office on a daily basis, Used Microsoft Word on a daily basis.

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ID: C10810 Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales.

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My volume was varied depending on projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/ drafting Compensation: $45k+ ID: C14506 EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales Relocation: Virginia Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered wood products. Responsible for working with builders and retailers to create the most cost effective solution for their project.

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ID: C13449 Truss Designer | Multifamily Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer Relocation: North Carolina, South Carolina 10 Years’ experience wall panel design, 6 years’ experience truss design.

Responsibilities included the planning, designing, and construction of structural wall, floor, and roof systems in conjunction with the international building codes.

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Researching, analyzing, and utilizing computers to develop solutions to engineering design problems. Coordinating the resolution of engineering issues related to the design. Inspection of various sites for quality control. 11 years experience working in the construction industry. Software: MiTek, Soft Plan, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. Will work in office or remote.

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policy’s. Program and operate computerized equipment. Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP software Team growth and development through effective feedback and ongoing mentorship Excellent communication skills Experience working with: Metal, Polymer Blends, Components, Finished Product Assembly, Clean Room, etc. Tenacious, Professional, Detail-Oriented, Strong Sense of Urgency Lean Manufacturing Certified, Kaizen Trained, Fork lift Certified ID: C11943 Plant/Production Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - ALL States My experience in the industry is extensive and includes engineering, sales, administration and production. I think it would be easier to list two job descriptions I can’t claim credit for performing, with a caveat, although I never operated a component saw or worked extensively in the maintenance department I had a tremendous success improving aspects of both these areas. I was a hands on owner, even to the extent of developing a 28 hour training course in truss fabrication which potential employees had to pass. I lowered our workers comp x-mod to .58 and kept it there. I lead over 200 individuals and knew each one of them but I did have trouble with the names of their wives and children. I coordinated efforts of every department as if from one customer to another. I read extensively and studied trends in order to develop industry best practices. Customer satisfaction, quality and safety can and must work hand in hand. It is often said, “You can only offer two of the three things customers always want”;and you must choose between Price, Quality or Service. I don’t believe that is a true statement and the entity which can satisfy all three? ....has everyone else wondering how they do what they do!

I put together production fabrications team which quadrupled production. I created a sawsystem which could handle 5,000 boards /shift with 7-800 set-ups.(on 1 component saw) I helped develop a fully automated functioning quality control devise for roof trusses which is now patented. I could go on and on about the past so, I will say, I overcame huge obstacles and I met with success. But failures followed those successes I am being honest. I think my best ideas will reflect additional lessons learned following such failure. They be the ones which are suited to improve an environment where opportunities currently exist for significant bolstered by an awareness we should always strive for improvement.

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ID: C10500 Plant/Location/General Manager-Truss Relocation: California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, USA - ALL States Truss and Components Plant Manager with over 15 years of experience in the truss industry who is looking to apply knowledge gained while continuing to develop and grow within the management sector.

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ID: C15796 Production Manager - Truss Relocation: North Carolina 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: C11804 Sales/Estimating Manager - LGS/CFS Relocation: Arkansas, Florida, Texas Highly motivated sales leader with extensive experience in the construction industry. Always performing at a high level of professionalism and independence, focusing on quality, taking care of customers and continuous improvement. LGS/CFS Quality champion, hard-working, loyal and honest; driven to learn, teach and get better every day.

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Products include floor trusses and roof trusses. Markets include single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. Primary duties include design, layout, optimization, and takeoff. Secondary duties include checking others work, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, software maintenance, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek and I am willing to learn new software. Education: High School Graduate and Associates degree in Arch Tech.

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New Mexico, Quebec Within 6 months I was hired to become a Truss Estimator/Designer. - Intermediate. designer. I did a lot of drafting in high- Candidate has 14 years industry experience school so when I became a designer it came and 13 years experience in this position. easy to me. I was designing big custom Products include floor trusses and roof homes for Las Vegas within 6 months. trusses. Markets include single family, Within year one I was promoted to design single family custom, multi-family, light manager and did that for a year before being commercial, and agriculture. Primary duties asked to become a salesman. One year later I include design, layout, optimization, and accepted a Sales Manager job and did it for takeoff. Secondary duties include checking 7 years until the owner sold the company others work, repairs, customer service, in 2004. During that time, I grew sales inside sales, field measurements, software from $2-15M. In 2004 my family (with maintenance, training, and filling in for my father) opened a truss plant. We grew the Design Manager as needed. Software it to $8M in less than 6 years. In 2011 my experience includes MiTek and I am willing dad retired from the market and I went and to learn new software. Education: High opened my own smaller $2M plant. I sold School Graduate and Associates degree it to another company in 2014, I worked in Arch Tech. for them until last year and I now work for Compensation desired $60,000: Salary.

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Motivating factors: advancement, My goal is to make a manufacturing compensation, benefits, and job security. operation run efficiently, on time, on budget or better. I am operations oriented. Point ID: C15663 me in a direction and I will get the job done. Truss Production Manager | Truss Plant Manager ID: C15752 Relocation: Florida, Mississippi, Truss Production Supervisor/Foreman | Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Second Shift Foreman Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, USA Relocation: Alabama, Arizona, ArkanSouthwest, USA - ALL States, Alabama, sas, California, Colorado, Conneticut, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Washington Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, I started when I was 18 years old in Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, the yard, building, cutting and loading.

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Past 2nd shift foreman/supervisor with Within year one I was promoted to design 10 years experience. Started as a sawyer/ manager and did that for a year before being production coordinator. Organized precut asked to become a salesman. One year later I lumber, stage materials for gantry lines. accepted a Sales Manager job and did it for Was trained on gantry system operation 7 years until the owner sold the company and supervision then moved to second shift in 2004. During that time, I grew sales as supervisor. from $2-15M. In 2004 my family (with F r o m t h e c a n d i d a t e : I ' m my father) opened a truss plant. We grew comfortable with being in a leadership it to $8M in less than 6 years. In 2011 my role. I've had some supervisory experience dad retired from the market and I went and in several different departments. I can handle opened my own smaller $2M plant. I sold multiple areas and do what it takes to get it to another company in 2014, My goal is to make a manufacturing operation run things done. efficiently, on time, on budget or better. I am operations oriented. Point me in a direction ID: C11804 and I will get the job done.

Sales/Estimating Manager - LGS/CFS Relocation: Arkansas, Florida, Texas ID: C15752 Highly motivated sales leader with extensive experience in the construction industry. Truss Production Supervisor/Foreman | Always performing at a high level of Second Shift Foreman | Truss Optimizer Trainee professionalism and independence, focusing Relocation: Alabama, Arizona, Arkanon quality, taking care of customers and sas, California, Colorado, Conneticut, continuous improvement. LGS/CFS Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Quality champion, hard-working, loyal and Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, honest; driven to learn, teach and get better Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

October 1st, 2016 #09207 Page #58 Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, USA - Southwest Past 2nd shift foreman/supervisor with 10 years experience. Started as a sawyer/ production coordinator. Organized precut lumber, stage materials for gantry lines.

Was trained on gantry system operation and supervision then moved to second shift as supervisor.

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ID: C11870 Senior Designer/Sales - Truss/EWP Relocation: Colorado 30+ years experience. Roof truss design, Truss Layout, Estimating, Production drawings and supervision Customer Service, Inside sales. Software: MiTek, Alpine, Keymark, AutoCAD, Truswal, Microsoft Office. JobLine tested Senior Designer.

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 written tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer’s work as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love working in components whether designing, cutting, building or setting components at the site.

ID: C15763 Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Multifamily Relocation: USA - ALL States Truss Designer with 3 years xperience, Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW software experience. “Looking to work for a well established truss company as a remote designer in both wall panels and truss design. I want to continue to grow my design skills so that I can be the best designer than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of the job and look forward to working through projects one day at a time.” Experience with residential, commercial, and multifamily design, w i t h e m p h a s i s o n m u l t i f a m i l y.

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When? | What? | Where?

OCTOBER 2016

October 3 – 5 October 4 October 4 – 6 October 5 – 7 October 6 – 7 October 12 October 12 October 13 October 13 October 16 – 18 October 17 – 19 October 18 – 21 October 20

UMass—Amherst New England Building Officials Annual Seminar SBCA – Montana (SBCA–MT) Chapter Meeting West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention Greenbuild International Conference & Expo Florida Building Materials Assoc. (FBMA) Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting Mid-Atlantic Wood Solutions Fair SBCA of Michigan (SBCAM) Chapter Meeting ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Central Texas Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) SBCA Carolinas (SBCAC) Chapter Meeting

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NOVEMBER 2016 November 1 – 3 November 2 November 2 – 3 November 4 November 5 – 7 November 7 – 9 November 10 November 10 November 10 – 11 November 16 November 17 Nov 30 – Dec 2

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We have partnered with Component Manufactures in the southern hemisphere, allowing unprecedented access to their facilities. Participants will spend five days touring New Zealand’s North Island and its Component Manufacturing facilities from Auckland to Tauranga, culminating in a factory tour of Spida Machinery!

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Smart Manufacturing and the LBM & Component Operation

By Ben Hershey, Coach & Mentor 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC Smart Manufacturing. You have probably read articles, heard this term used by an equipment manufacturer, and even heard it at a Chamber of Commerce meeting or other local group. Smart Manufacturing covers a broad category of manufacturing with the goal of optimizing the process from concept, to design, to production, and then delivery. Ultimately, people adopt smart manufacturing so they can take advantage of advances in information, manufacturing technologies, and automation, and thereby increase the efficiency of their processes and increase profitability. It is said this is the start of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” an era of automation, constant connectivity, and accelerated change.

Tools for Our Industry. Now let’s narrow this big picture down to our industry and how we can take advantage. Last month, I wrote about metrics in our technology and the importance of good data. Our plate company software management systems, both for production tracking and operational tracking, are a part of smart manufacturing. But are companies taking full advantage of these, and other, tools available to them?

I have often been heard saying that our industry always seems to be behind the curve with technology and the acceptance of it. I say that not as a criticism but as a call to action. When I am at plants with a high level of automation or those taking advantage of connected technology, it is readily apparent how these things form the next leg of a Lean Manufacturing operation. Anytime I have the privilege of working with a component manufacturer, I always discuss their progress with smart manufacturing and tips on how to improve. It is prudent for every company to consider how they can take advantage of this revolution. In fact, BCMC in Knoxville this month offers a great opportunity to hear the latest and reflect on your own situation. BCMC lets you look at the latest machinery, network with peers, and sit in on educational sessions. I encourage you to do more than attend but interact at this show and others. If you are not a part of the revolution today, you need to “get on the train.”

Using the Data. Essentially, smart manufacturing is about using analytics and Big Data to run your plant better (think: the data tells you what to do!). Let me give you an example. Steve Roggeman is a good friend of mine with McCann Industries, Inc., and McCann has transformed its business of rental equipment to the construction market. They now have internet enabled (telematics) meters on the majority of their rental equipment to improve fleet management. This connectivity improves productivity and reduces costs by tracking machine performance, maintenance, and overall utilization. Steve told me, “not only has telematics improved our asset management, it has also reduced our long-term operating costs both for McCann and our clients.” This shows how a supplier is now working with a client using smart technology. Following a detailed cycle-time analysis and the identification of the top sources of non-value added activity, the company implemented a new digital manufacturing system that provided a communications link between man and machine and enabled predictive maintenance capabilities and much more. Now the company can spot potential machine-related problems while they are developing and perform early maintenance to minimize their impact. Our operations are no different; when we harness the information we can get from a gantry, saws, delivery trucks, and even how designers perform, then we can see the process of using smart technology and manufacturing. Many of the pieces are here today, but even more advanced technology (think robotics and other advanced machinery) are being introduced.

Progressive businesses have already begun gathering information and manufacturing intelligence by investing in highly automated and ITdriven production. This manufacturing intelligence enables the factory floor to become a profitable innovation center. Several good tools we use today are a part of your smart revolution. The software platforms we use for management and manufacturing, harnessing data produced by our computerized equipment (auto jig tables, component and linear saws, auto stackers, etc.), and tracking our fleet are all pieces you have in place that contribute to smart manufacturing.

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Looking at the Process. Where do component manufacturers or lumber dealers fit into this? In lots of ways! Using affordable sensors to obtain better data. Looking within the assembly line, not as a single process but as a set of work stations. Looking at work processes and identifying unnecessary differences that lead to inefficiencies. Looking at equipment utilization and finding ways to automate or get more accurate information. Analyzing material movement, reducing steps, reducing cross overs of paths, and other fundamentals. You may look at what I just wrote and say this is just lean manufacturing; I tell you these are the initial steps for a smart manufacturing plant. Once you know these processes, then you can look at where you might automate a step or change a piece of equipment using technology. When this data is fed back to you (integrated), you as the manager have the ability to make better decisions. The information allows you to be more flexible in production so you can quickly reprogram/schedule to provide faster time to market today and better meet the demands of a construction project and building. And so much more‌ Getting Smart. A lot of bulky information is contained here, so let me provide you with a simple guide to Smart Manufacturing.

1. Assess where you are today. Do you have automated equipment? Are you tracking the utilization of equipment? Is the data being fed back to your software platform? How are you tracking maintenance? Are you tracking productivity from the equipment? How does information flow from quote to delivery? Are your systems integrated today? How are you tracking performance not only of machines but your team? These are just a few of the questions you should be asking.

2. Lay out a plan. Where can you begin to improve or integrate information and what process is occurring that would allow you the opportunity to automate or eliminate? Draw the process on your white board or use stickies to document a process or piece of equipment.

Think about what you can afford to do today and what can be done long-term. You want to make sure you give consideration to something you change today and how it integrates into your long-term objectives.

3. Gather information. When you go to trade shows like BCMC or when you visit with equipment manufacturers or suppliers, have your plan with you so you can see how a process or a step can be changed. Or use consultants, like myself, who can walk you through the process, document it, and suggest areas/items of change. When you know your long-term goals and know what you are doing today, going to a show and seeing the latest and greatest software, equipment, and services will be more valuable. When you attend an educational session, choose a topic that will help guide you with process improvement.

Migrating towards smart manufacturing means different things to different companies and may seem daunting, but the increasing evolution of modular solutions could both make the process easier and perhaps help define the direction. Where do you fall? Thrivers will aggressively embrace smart operations while Survivors will fall further behind. Need some help? I would be honored to assist you make the leap.

Ben Hershey is the CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC, the leading provider of Lean Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, he has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770, and you can visit him this month at BCMC, Booth #720.

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How to Pick a Connector Series – Selecting Fasteners

By Aram Khachadourian, PE, SE The parts won’t hold themselves up. They have to be fastened in place.

In a previous entry in this series, Randy Shackelford, PE addressed selecting a joist hanger. This article focuses on the fasteners recommended for various wood connectors.

For straps, holdowns, and other connectors, the first step is to specify a product that meets the load and corrosion resistance requirements. Then, specify fastening that is appropriate. The Wood Construction Connectors catalog, CC-2015, offers fastener information for every Simpson Strong-Tie connector used in wood construction. If you specify the type and number of fasteners and install them as shown in the catalog, then your installation will get full design values. Many connectors are designed to be installed with either nails or Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws. Some products must be installed with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. Figure 1 is a snip from page 76 of catalog C-C-2015. Here the face-mount hanger table gives the size and number of nails to be installed in the header and the joist, and the table note defines the nail size terminology.

Let’s take a look at the various fasteners used for Simpson Strong-Tie connectors of all varieties.

Figure 2 shows a scale view of almost all of the fasteners used with connectors. You can find this illustration in the Fastening Systems catalog, C-F-14, and the Wood Construction Connectors catalog, C-C-2015.

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Figure 1. A snip from the face-mount hangers table showing the size and number of nails to be used in the header and joist. The footnote defines the nail sizes in the table.

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Figure 2. Fastener types and sizes specified for Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.

Keep in mind some generalities that are to be considered in every connector fastener specification.

 Type and size – Be sure to specify the correct type of fastener and size; for nails, that means diameter and length.

 Do not mix fasteners – Do not combine nails and screws in the same connector unless specifically allowed to do so in the load table.

 Corrosion resistance – Consider environmental corrosion and galvanic corrosion. For environmental corrosion, specify fasteners that have corrosion resistance similar to the connector; for galvanic corrosion, the fasteners and connector should be galvanically compatible. Figure 3 shows the corrosion resistance recommendations for fasteners and connectors.

Figure 3. Corrosion resistance recommendations.

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NAILS Nail terminology is messy. In a recent Structure Magazine article (July 2016), the author made the point that nail specifications are frequently misinterpreted (or overlooked), and as a result the built system does not have the intended design capacity. In general construction vernacular, specification by penny size identifies only the length.

For example, a “10d” specification could be interpreted to mean 10d common – 0.148″ x 3″, 10d box – 0.128″ x 3″, 10d sinker – 0.120″ x 2.875″, or the 10d x 2.5″ – 0.148″ x 2.5″. See NDS-12, Appendix L, Table L4 for the length, nail diameter, and head diameter of Common, Box, and Sinker steel wire nails. What if the face-mount hanger needed 0.148” x 3” nails to achieve full load, but the face-mount hanger was installed with 0.148″ x 2.5″? In this case, the nail substitution causes a reduction in load capacity of 15%. The load capacity losses would be even greater if 10d sinker or 10d box nails were used. The load adjustment factors for nail substitutions used with face-mount hangers and straight straps will be shown in Table 3.

Simpson Strong-Tie nail terminology further complicates nail specification because, in Strong-Tie lingo, the penny reference is to diameter (not to length). This is further reason to write nail specifications in terms of diameter and length.

The best way to prevent mistakes is to specify nails by both length AND diameter.

There are two types of connector nails available, the Strong-Drive® SCNR Ring-Shank Connector nail and the Strong-Drive SCN Smooth-Shank Connector nail. SCN stands for Structural Connector Nails. R would refer to ringshank nails. Currently most ring-shank connector nails are available in Type 316 stainless steel. Reasons for this are discussed here. The smooth-shank nails are made of carbon steel and either have a hot-dip galvanized (HDG) finish meeting the specifications of ASTM A153, Class D, or have a bright finish. Stainless-steel ring-shank nails are recommended for stainless-steel connectors. Use hot-dip galvanized nails with ZMAX® and HDG connectors. See Table 1 for the nail properties.

Table 1. Simpson Strong-Tie® connector nail terminology decoder. The penny size refers to diameter and “N” indicates a short nail.

Simpson Strong-Tie connector nail specifications include common nails, sinker nails, and short nails. Nails used in connectors should always have a full round head and meet the bending yield requirements of ASTM F1667, Table S1. Nails can be driven with a hammer or power-driven. Table 2 shows the Strong-Tie connector nails by catalog name, size, and model number.

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Table 2. Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SCN and SCNR Connector nails. HDG is hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A153, Class D; EG is electro-galvanized per ASTM B641, Class 1; SS is Type 316 stainless steel; “A” indicates ringshank. These are collated for power-tool nailing in paper tape (PT).

Remember that connector double-shear nailing should always use full-length common nails. Do not use shorter nails in double-shear conditions.

Table 3 is snipped from the Fastening Systems catalog, and it shows load adjustment factors for optional fasteners used in face-mount hangers and straps.

Table 3. From the Fastening Systems catalog, C-F-14. Load adjustment factors and footnotes.

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SD SCREWS Almost 150 Simpson Strong-Tie connectors can be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws (Figure 4). The shanks of the SD Connector screws are designed to match the fastener holes in Simpson Strongtie connectors. The screw features, dimensions, strengths and allowable single-fastener properties are given in ICC-ES

Figure 4. SD9112 Connector Screw.

ESR-3046, and the SD screws have been qualified for use in engineered wood products. See ICC-ES ESR-3096 for code-approved connectors installed with SD screws.

SD screws can make connector and strap installation easier and can also provide some resistance that is needed beyond what might be offered by nails. Ease of installation is sometimes an issue in tight places where it might be much easier to use a screw-driving tool rather than a hammer or a power nailer. Some installations are improved by using screws instead of nails, especially where pulling away from the mounting member is a possible failure mode.

For example, joist hangers for a deck need withdrawal resistance to help keep the deck tightly connected to the ledger.

SD screws are available in four sizes as shown in Table 4 below.

These screws are mechanically galvanized per ASTM B695, Class 55, and have corrosion-resistance qualifications for use in chemically treated wood for Exposure Conditions 1 and 3 per ICC-ES AC257, which is the acceptance criterion for Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals.

See ICC-ES ESR-3046 for corrosion resistance details. Visit SD Screws in Connectors for a complete list of connectors that can be installed with SD screws.

Here are a few specification and construction tips for SD screws:

Table 4. SD Connector Screws.

 SD10 screws replace 16d common and N16 nails in face-mount hangers and straps.  SD9 screws replace 8d and 10d common and 1-1/2″ size nails and 16d sinker nails (all nails 0.148″ and 0.131″ diameter) in face-mount hangers and straps.

 When SD screws are to be an alternative to nails, specify and use only SD screws. Other types of screws shall not be substituted.

 SD screws are required to be installed by turning. Do not drive them with a hammer or palm nailer!  SD screws and nails cannot be mixed in the same connector.

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SDS SCREWS The Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are 1/4″ screws with a hex washer head (Figure 5). They are available in nine lengths.

Figure 5. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy Duty Connector Screw.

Table 5 shows the available SDS screws. SDS Screws are available with a double-barrier coating or in Type 316 stainless steel. These screws can be installed with no predrilling and have been extensively tested in various applications. SDS screws can be used for both interior and exterior applications. See ICC-ES ESR-2236 for dimensions, mechanical properties and single-fastener allowable properties. As shown in the evaluation report, SDS screws are also qualified for use in chemically treated wood. See the evaluation report for particulars. SDS screws also have been qualified for use in engineered wood products.

If you need more information about the nails and screws recommended for use with Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, visit strongtie.com and see the appropriate catalog, flier, or engineering letter. Remember, your choice of fasteners affects the load capacity of your connections.

This article, “How to Pick a Connector Series – Selecting Fasteners” appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog.

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Table 5. SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws.

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In a recent JobLine – Survey Monkey poll, we identified the top priorities that Truss Design candidates have when considering your opportunity. In the past, it took a 20–25% compensation increase to successfully recruit them, but post-crash, salaries have stagnated and employers are looking for other ways to attract new design talent. Candidates are more sophisticated and families are more involved in relocation decisions.

Thomas McAnally President

Healthcare: Very Important / top consideration given to plans that help them manage family healthcare costs without bankrupting the budget.

Example, one employer has a plan with a $2,500 deductible but the employer pays the first $1,250. The candidate still has a co-pay, but the $1,250 covers their basic healthcare needs. They know that if something major happens, the most they need to have in reserve is $1,250 plus copays. Having the higher deductible lowers overall group costs, and the employer’s cost to cover the first $1,250 can be covered by that savings.

Net-zero to the employer but a major insurance win for the employee.

Compensation: 35% say they need to make at least 10% more if they are going to change jobs, but 30% just want to be paid fairly. 35% either want 20% or more to change jobs or they want additional perks that make the job more attractive. Telecommuter, flexible hours, and overtime for hours over 40 are cited as key goals, (or complaints about their current position). Most of our employers are switching to hourly, converting existing salaried staff using 45 hours as a basis. The current range for intermediate to advanced level designers (lowest to highest we have on file), is $20–36 hr, with 45 hours per week an expected average by both employer and employee. The majority of our successful hires are in the $26–29 hr range, but top performer range begins at $28 hr and averages $32 hr, plus overtime. Averaging 45 is the goal for most designers, but it is not unusual for designers to work 50–55 hours during high demand seasons. 40 is an understood minimum that keeps a paycheck floor, the security that a salary once offered. We will gladly help you with conversions and offer testing to help you rank a designer’s skill. Along with performance, testing give you a benchmark that tracks a designer’s progress and identifies areas for improvement. Moving to hourly says you recognize a designer’s efforts after a long week, and gives them incentive to crank out work when it is available.

I hear some Millennial candidates say they “get to go to work” versus “have to go to work.”

That is a cultural change that should be recognized and rewarded.

Office Environment: Overwhelmingly, 40% just want a nice place that they can get their job done. 28% say they prefer a professional setting, and less than 4% say an office pool or shared space is acceptable. (See JobLine Design Team Suite attached).

Work Schedule: Overwhelmingly, nearly 50% say they want Flexible Hours over Flexible Days or telecommuting. Still, 31% say they prefer to work from home full time and 9% say work from home part time. The current ratio we see for internal to remote designers tops out at 4-1, with 2-1 as the average. Only a few companies in our network have embraced more remote than in-house designers. More employers are accepting that they have to “be” flexible to “get” flexible in their design capacity. We will be conducting a new survey to find out what motivates and enables remote designers in the near future.

Relocation: Almost always a consideration, 50% say relocation assistance tops their list when consider a job that requires moving, 26% say a hiring bonus is preferable and the balance is split between home buying assistance or temporary housing. Know that the percentage of candidates willing to relocate has dropped drastically post-crash. My personal belief is that it is not related to the crash as much as it is related to the Millennial generation’s social priorities (another survey planned for the future).

Respondents: Less than 200, but still a good representation across the board.

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As your recruiter down the hall, I am available if you wish to discuss the above or if you have ideas for future surveys.

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Simpson Strong-Tie made a $10,000 donation to assist in disaster relief response and recovery efforts following the severe flooding in Louisiana. The flooding, described as the worst natural disaster in the U.S. since Superstorm Sandy, damaged over 60,000 homes, resulted in 13 lives lost and caused more than 100,000 people to request federal aid.

The donation was given to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund specifically for Louisiana. To make a contribution and aid in disaster recovery efforts through the American Red Cross, visit redcross.org or send a donation to your local Red Cross chapter.

Simpson Strong-Tie Workshops & Training Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to providing highquality training and educational opportunities to engineers, architects, dealers, contractors and inspectors. Participants can earn professional development hours (PDH) and continuing education credits (CEU) through our registration with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Participate in our free instructor-led workshops or ondemand online courses to learn about the latest building code requirements, proper design and specification, product installation and inspection of connectors, fasteners, anchors and structural systems. To see what's scheduled in your area or browse our library of online courses, visit strongtie.com/ workshops.

Re-Engineered Subfloor Screw Offers Faster Installation The new Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screw increases installation speed and reduces driving force. The new reengineered subfloor screw has been developed for fastening subfloor sheathing using the Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving system.

The WSV screw features a redesigned tip and thread pattern that provides up to 25 percent less torque, resulting in a faster driving screw. It includes a deep-recessed, 6-lobed ribbed head that delivers cleaner countersinking and more secure bit retention for fewer cam-outs.

For more information about the WSV Subfloor screw, visit strongtie.com/wsv.

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AWC welcomes “Timber City” exhibit to the National Building Museum MEDIA CONTACT Heather Stegner Senior Director, Communications 202-463-4756, hstegner@awc.org WASHINGTON – The American Wood Council (AWC) was on hand to welcome the “Timber City” exhibit to the National Building Museum, which opens to the public today and will run through May 2017 in Washington, D.C. The exhibition demonstrates the many advantages offered by cuttingedge methods of timber construction, including strength, fire resistance, sustainability and beauty.

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for 39 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions per year in the United States alone. Wood is the only building material made from renewable resources that also offers a carbon-sequestering alternative in both its resource and its construction.

“AWC applauds the National Building Museum for challenging the traditional notion of the capability of wood products through this exhibition. New, innovative wood products have significantly increased the opportunities for tall wood construction, but more education is needed. ‘Timber City’ and the introduction of legislation such as the ‘Timber Innovation Act’ in the U.S. House and Senate are important pieces in moving toward reducing the environmental footprint of our built environment,” said AWC President and CEO Robert Glowinski.

The Timber Innovation Act (S. 2892 and H.R. 5628) would establish a performancedriven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States. The House bill also includes language allowing the existing Wood Innovation Grant program to support proposals to use and/or retrofit existing sawmill facilities in areas with high unemployment to produce mass timber materials.

“Of course AWC has been excited about the possibilities of mass timber, but it’s invigorating to see examples in person. We encourage anyone in the D.C. area between now and next May to find out more about tall wood construction by visiting this exhibit – and once you do that, ask your members of Congress to support the ‘Timber Innovation Act.’” “Timber City” is funded in part by the U.S. Forest Service, the Softwood Lumber Board, and the law firm of Nixon Peabody. ### The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, representing over 75 percent of an industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products.

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RETAIL LUMBER ASSOCIATION APPROVES AFFILIATION WITH EASTERN BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS ASSOCIATION

RENSSELAER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association’s (NRLA) Board of Directors voted to approve an affiliation with the Eastern Building Materials Dealers Association (EBMDA). The EBMDA is the 14th state and local association affiliated with the NRLA, which is the largest regional association of Lumber and Building Material (LBM) Dealers in the United States.

“All of us at the NRLA are extremely excited that the affiliation with EBMDA has now been approved by the NRLA Board of Directors,” announced Chuck Handley, Chair of NRLA. “To be able to add Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. was a natural fit for the NRLA. The Independent dealers in these areas will now benefit from all the services that the NRLA offers.”

“EBMDA exists for the best interests of its independent lumber and building material dealers.

After two years of collaborating, EBMDA now becomes an affiliate of NRLA,” said Angelo Quattrocchi, Chair of the EBMDA Board of Directors. “By linking up, we will be allowed to participate in each other’s program and we will benefit from economies of scale with the larger organization.”

The NRLA is one of the LBM industry’s premier associations offering information, products, and services that further the success of dealers. From business services such as insurance, drug testing, payment processing, marketing and human resources, to industry specific education programs, events, and the LBM Expo, NRLA members have access to unique programs that are not only successful, but are industry specific.

“As our industry evolves, there is no doubt each organization will be stronger together. The NRLA staff is looking forward to helping the EBMDA Board achieve its goals of increasing membership value and strengthening the position of EBMDA’s independent building material suppliers,” said NRLA President Rita Ferris.

The affiliation process began in June 2015 with the formation of an exploratory task force co-chaired by EBMDA’s Eric Tucker and NRLA’s Joe Miles. “Change is an important part of any organization and it is pivotal for growth,” said Eric Tucker, Co-Chair of the Affiliation Task Force. “As we all know there is strength in numbers and if we can offer more benefits to Independent dealers, we will all succeed.”

“The affiliation with EBMDA means we have a broader base of representation for our legislative efforts, a wider audience for our services and great group of people to work with towards our association goals,” explained Joe Miles, NRLA Task Force Co-Chair. The NRLAEBMDA affiliation will be effective Jan. 1, 2017.

ABOUT NRLA: The Northeasten Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) was established in New York in 1894 by a small group of pioneering lumbermen who recognized the value of cooperation. Today, the NRLA is an 1,150-member association representing independent lumber and building material suppliers and associated businesses in New York, New Jersey, and the six New England states. For more information, visit www.NRLA. org.

ABOUT EBMDA: Eastern Building Material Dealers Association (EBMDA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1892 to represent independent building material dealers and their associates in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. EBMDA was established to foster, protect, and promote the welfare and best interest of its members.

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Media Contact Rob Totaro Director of Communications & PR Northeastern Retail Lumber Association 518-880-6386 rtotaro@nrla.org

Keymark Announces Launch of Softright Boulder, CO – Keymark Enterprises is pleased to announce the full-scale release of its new software approach, Softright.

Keymark Enterprises is an industry leading technology company with a history of over 39 years of successful innovation in the construction business. Since the company’s inception in 1975, Keymark Enterprises has experienced solid growth by providing tools and technologies that help company’s streamline and automate their operations.

Softright is a software development company that has decades of experience managing small to medium size software development projects. Softright knows how to work with project owners to take a project from a high level wish to a fully developed software product that fulfills the requirements laid out in a detailed project description.

Keymark’s Softright team has been built to help remedy inefficiencies in business processes through automation. The Softright team works with clients to analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to integrate data and processes. The result is customized software infrastructure that increases productivity, reduces costs, and generates more useful information.

The development process is repeatable and reliable, and it consistently results in valuable customized software solutions that help businesses become more effective.

For additional information, contact: Keith Dietzen or Johnny Drozdek at sales@keymark. com or 303-443-8033.

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Letter FROM the Editor: Joe Kannapell - Senior VP None of us had to ask Dwight Hikel how he has multiplied MiTek Industries, Inc. his truss business even though housing starts are lower today www.mii.com than when he started his business. Or how he survived three periods when housing starts dropped precipitously, including the most recent drought, when many predicted the demise of his new $10 Million facility. All we had to do was look around at his recent 40 year anniversary celebration. The great truss business Because copies of the letter also reached that Dwight, his wife Linda, and his son Joe created was proudly on display at their state of the third parties, we at The Advertiser would like art facility North of Baltimore. Industry and community leaders, former associates, and many to assure our readers that the letter is omitted suppliers joined them to celebrate their success. from this issue by request. We will continue to publish acceptable letters, as well as not publish them, according to the wishes of their authors.

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The principles that took Shelter Systems from “Good to Great” are written in a book by the same title. Coincidentally, author Jim Collins used a 40 year period in this study of hundreds of companies. The great ones he chronicled evolved slowly and deliberately, with continuity of leadership, like the Hikels have provided. Most were successful in unsexy industries like housing – Kroger in groceries and Walgreens in pharmaceuticals. Most prospered via the longevity of key people, like the many Shelter associates with 25+ years of tenure, especially those who gave up office jobs in lean times to work in the plant.

That the Hikels have openly shared their business practices with dozens of peers, and even competitors, proves that there are no secrets to success. Just fundamentals, like blocking and tackling in football – teamwork, knowing your costs, continuous improvement, and running a consistent offense.

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