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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Coming Together

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part IV: In-House Computers

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Sean Hubbard – SQ1 Design & Manufacturing: BCMC Update

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: When Your Company’s Manufacturing Labor Pay Rate is Causing Labor Shortages

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Glenn Traylor: Are Roof and Floor Trusses the Only Components that Need a Quality Assurance Program?

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Celebrating BCMC 2018. How did you do Crafting Connections & Brewing Success?

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Mike Momb – Hansen Pole Buildings: Value Added for Truss Manufacturers

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Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com: The HiringZone Recruiting 101: Prior Contact Exclusions

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: New Report Available on Sound Transmission of Wood-Framed Assemblies

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Matt Layman – LLG: A Fragile Housing Recovery Built on Credit

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Saws/Grinders - Portable Abrasive Saws and Grinders

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Paul McEntee S.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Questions Answered: Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls

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Mark Mitchell – Whizard Strategy 4 Building Material Company Challenges (and One Big Surprise) I Learned at the Whizard Summit

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word –

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4Ward Consulting ..............................................................37,52,89 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ...........................................27,57 Acer, Inc .................................................................................34,64 Clark Industries, Inc. ............................................................10,49 Eagle Metal Products ............................................................26,72 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ...................12,55,75 Fitzgerald Group ....................................................................29,75 Hitachi Power Tools ................................................................42,77 Hundegger USA ...........................................................14,25,28,38 IN4 Solutions .........................................................................50,66 .........................................................2,8,106,107,109,110 MiTek Panels Plus .............................................................................53,60 Simpson Strong-Tie.............................................20,90,94,98,99,105 Square 1 ....................................................................16,17,19,44,54 The Hain Company ..................................................38,61,69,71,97 The JobLine ......................................62,76,80,81,82,83,84,85,86 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................4,22 Triad | Merrick Machine ........................................................56,70 Trussmatic ..........................................................................14,28,46 Vekta Automation ....................................................................30,68 Wasserman & Associates ........7,13,15,21,25,35,39,41,43,58,59,63 69,73 Wood Truss Systems ............11,13,15,21,27,29,36,39,40,41,47,48, 51,57,73,76

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Coming Together Anna L. Stamm

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

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pparently, some things can never be said too many times. We are stronger together than apart. United we stand, divided we fall. In unity, there is strength.

The Pressure to Divide These days, the approach of divide and conquer seems to appear everywhere. In many facets of our lives, we are confronted with messaging that focuses on what separates us rather than what we all share.

And it’s not confined to the fear and anger we see on the television—it also finds its way into simple interactions in our daily lives. Rumors spread that, though baseless, may seem more believable if they are repeated enough. People ask us to doubt the integrity of our friends, even when we have known them for years. Motivations are called into question. We are encouraged to approach all interactions as a zero-sum game where there will be only winners and losers.

Moving Forward Together Call me naive, but I believe we can strive to move past this. I believe that, if we’re strong enough, we can continue to see the best in everyone rather than the worst, emphasize the positive over the negative, and resist the urge to believe rumors and accusations. And we can do this in all facets of our lives, including business.

Our annual tradeshow is a perfect example of what can be gained by coming together. For a few short days every fall, attendees and exhibitors at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference are able to focus on what brings us together. Competitors can be friends. The shared motivation to move the industry forward can unite everyone. The situation doesn’t have to designate “losers” so that there can be “winners”—there can be benefits for everyone.

“Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.”

Henry Ford We always have a choice. We can choose to look for the best in people. We can seek ways to cooperate. We can aspire to be better.

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

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

FOB MO $174,300

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

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WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO! Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw

Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $268,500 FOB MO

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Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part IV: In-House Computers

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

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en years after we installed our first computer, our turnaround of truss designs remained unacceptable. But one evening in the late Seventies, I saw daylight when a red, white, and blue van pulled up to our St. Louis office. I recall my wonderment back then, while handing the FedEx Man the overnight pouch at 7pm, that our customer would receive his drawings 15 hours later. For once we had achieved 24-hour turnaround! Rarely, though, could we replicate that effort: receiving a truss request via facsimile machine, completing a truss input form, keying it into a computer terminal, pasting up the output, and me sealing it. Contrast that fire drill 40 years ago with the near-automatic process that dispatches a million sealed drawings a month to CMs in 2018!

The key element of our improved turnaround was the file-cabinet sized box we installed at a CM’s plant; the mini-computer shown here. Our customers, like Heart Truss in Michigan (still owned today by the Butcher family) had no less of a drill: drawing a sketch of the trusses, getting the trusses to run successfully on their computer, sending their sketch and printed output to us via fax machine, and waiting for sealed drawings to be returned. Since Heart’s computer contained the same truss design program as ours in St. Louis, we were assured that we could reproduce the identical truss output, but we were required to rerun it.

We supplied hundreds of these Qwip fax

For the first time, machines truss designers at Heart and select truss plants across the country began reaping the rewards of interactive design.

Most importantly they derived nearly instantaneous results. If a truss “crashed,” they could alter the input and rerun it immediately; for instance, raising the top chord pitch of a scissor truss incrementally until it worked. While this iterative process consumed valuable computer time, its optimized outputs were unbeatable.

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However, these few pioneers faced considerable challenges. Their minicomputers allowed only a single user, they were unable to analyze complex structures, and their computers were too expensive to replicate. But their impact was felt across the construction industry, as other CMs scrambled to match their success. Fax machines proliferated.

Toll-free telephone lines stimulated communication. And all of us worked diligently on better in-house computer solutions.

Finally, at a truss industry event in Chicago in 1982, the first affordable, selfcontained desk-top engineering computer, the Hewlett Packard 9836 (or 9845), was marketed to CMs under the “Forest Products Inc.” (FPI) label. It contained the truss program originally developed for Carroll Sanford’s now dormant firm. The 9836/9845 sold for about $15,000, and its truss program for $5,000. Its self-contained printer produced sealable output instantly on heat-sensitive paper. Its total investment of about $50,000 (in today’s dollars) appealed to a large number of CMs. By 1983, the stage was set for the coming wave of hands-on truss design. In our home and thousands across America, Apple IIe computers had been giving us a taste of the future for several years. Also that year, our engineering office was given a promising preview of Apple’s graphic-savvy Lisa computer. And most critically, our industry craved better tools to satisfy a hot housing industry, once again approaching two million starts.

Next Month: “Hands-on Design”

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $268,500 Base Condition: New Location: MO

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

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

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Safe, accurate cutting of any component with the ProCut™ UC Linear Saw Series The ProCut™ UC-Series Linear Saw cuts Roof, Floor Truss and Wall Panel Components accurately, safely, and easily – up to 4-boards high!

ProCut™ features 6-position clamping, 16´ 6˝ powered Infeed conveyor, 20´ Exit conveyor, and Servo controlled measuring system for accurate lengths. Multi-pass cutting for longer scarf cuts.

Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety. And an enclosed saw chamber with (4) 4˝ dust collection outlets assures effective dust collection and a cleaner workspace.

The Procut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software; data input via Network, or USB and Touchscreen at the saw.

Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety.

ProCut™ UC Linear Saws – for all Roof, Floor, and Wall Panel Components; webs, chords, sliders and wedges ‒ up to 4-boards high! ™

UC LINEAR SAW SERIES For more information.

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Wood Truss Systems

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NEW! Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16" Blade Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen Computer. Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed

by Truss Design Software. Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard. 208 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Dust Collector. $14,500 NOW $13,500 FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2001 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. Excludes Computer Screens.

Video available upon request. $22,500 NOW $19,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" UP-CUT SAW WITH 16' TIGERSTOP 10 HP (3 Phase) Up-Cut Saw with 24” Blade 6” x 13 1/2”” Capacity Front Blade Guard and Side Hand Shields Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector) 16’ TigerStop Programmable Stop Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls Infeed Table $11,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates

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2006 Mango Tech Apollo Saw with Automation 2006 Apollo Saw with Mango Automation, featuring, direct-drive 5.5 HP, cuts 4x2, 2x3 through 2x12 material in EITHER 90° or 180° quadrants, from +/- 9 to 130 degree angles, scarf cuts to 31” with a 17.75” carbide-tip blade. Features 20' Mango Automation, stroke limiter, powder-coat finish] and flat-panel with touch-screen input. System runs with any truss software to automatically set for length and angles, includes 20' conveyor (10' infeed side, 10' outfeed side). 220/440v, 3ph electrical required. Price: $12,980, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

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

$89,000 FOB OR***

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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NEW! 2000 TimberMill 4-16 Web Saw (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 16’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length. Single Side Digital Readouts.

Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $15,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 TCT Series 1100 Linear Saw Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 20" carbide tip blade, 3-axis servo motion control system. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length including chords, webs, wedges, scissor bottom chords. Saw includes a PC, monitor, motion control card and TCT software.

Matthews inkjet printer designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, complete with in-feed, out-feed and incline scrap conveyor. 230V, 3 phase, 20 amp electrical service. 90 PSI air required. $36,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2003 TCT 1050 Linear Web Saw Cuts 2x4 lumber to 20 foot long, 20 inch diameter blade, outfeed scrap conveyor 24 inches wide by width of saw. Scrap conveyor can be set up for left-to-right or right-to-left material flow. Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw includes PC controls with keypad and mouse, Matthews inkjet printer (needs maintenance) designed to print on one, 3 1/2" edge of board and a 480 to 230 volt transformer. Recently had $5,000 worth of parts installed. Out of service since August of 2017. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $23,990 FOB PA. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Alpine X4 Linear Saw 2007 Alpine X4 linear saw, includes saw only. From the OEM's brochure, "..ability to cut one, two, three or four boards at the same time. Will cut extremely long scarf cuts (60 inches or more). Cuts standard truss parts from any lumber width". Cuts from 2x4" through 2x12" lumber. Servo controls, self-diagnostics, small parts outfeed at front of saw and touch screen PC controls. Material feeds from left to right.

Prints up to four (4) 1 1/2" edges. 15 HP motor, 22" carbide-tipped blade. Includes manual and spare blade. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 10 CFM at 90 PSI air required.

Price: $19,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

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

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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.

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he trip home provided for some much-needed quiet time to reflect on the most successful B.C.M.C. of modern times. I believe the equipment displayed well represented the advancements made by our industry over the last decade or two. It also offered a glimpse into the future where automation in this digital age firmly settles into the factories of tomorrow. I have passed a ¼ century in this industry, when we were known for our rudimentary Sean Hubbard practices and physical labor was the way to accomplish the job. Automation is not only increasing production, or better utilizing natural resources, it is also protecting today’s workforce. I am impressed and proud to be a part of this industry as we continue to be better stewards to the planet and each other.

Square 1 Design established a new precedent for the 2018 B.C.M.C. with the LARGEST display of production equipment in the industry. Revolutionizing North America’s wall panel production with Spida Machinery’s newest Wall Extruder, Stud Extruder and Sheather. Software-driven wall panel production equipment at an affordable price brings a new era to wall panel production. I had the luxury to see this style of equipment in action in 2004 and spent the last eight years trying to bring the equipment into the North American market. Finally, this year, I felt as though I understood how to properly showcase this equipment.

Never have I seen so many fabricators recording a process or a machine in action. The live demos provided at this year ’s show offered a new insight to the future of panel fabrication.

A packed house, as Square 1 Design brings the latest industry innovations to market

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Debuted at the B.C.M.C. (below) is the Square 1 Design Intelligent Floor Truss System that has the integrated capability allowing trusses up to 40� deep to pressed (patent pending). This machine was as absolute knockout for floor truss manufacturers, who have always been limited by the equipment manufacturers.

Similarly, Square 1 Design displayed an upgraded version of the Floor Truss Finish Roller that pneumatically adjusts from 4x2 trusses to 2x4 trusses in seconds. Rapid changeovers allow the operator to switch from floor trusses to roof trusses in an instant. It also provides component manufacturers the opportunity to better utilize factory floor space and minimize capital expenditures.

While I may be self-promoting, I also recognize that many manufacturers are debuting improved processes, improved software, and advancements. In practice, it can be difficult to find all of the newest developments in the open market, because it takes years to develop a reliable piece of equipment (plus more time to develop the marketing materials required to assist in sales efforts). Fortunately, the latest and greatest products that will be industry-changing can be found at the B.C.M.C. We hope to see you at the next show in Columbus, OH in 2019!

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls.

NEW! 2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw Linear feed saw model 286A cuts truss parts from lumber up to 12" nominal depths. Cuts bevels, scarf cuts, and optimizes material.

Servo controlled functions, 7.5 HP motor with 20 inch carbide tipped blade. Includes 15 ft. infeed conveyor and 15' outfeed conveyor. Pictured scrap incline is not included. 230V, 3 phase, 60 HZ electric. $118,990 $79,650 FOB: IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual.

All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled.

2014 Bosch Chop Saw with Hain Measuring System 2014 12" Bosch dual-bevel hinge slide miter saw with 20' Hain measuring system, foot/inch scale, featuring 1/4 HP electrical unit with pusher and stops. Measures lengths in feet, inches and fractions of an inch. Includes 20' infeed and outfeed roller tables. $6,690 FOB MT INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming. Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking. Maintenance Diagnostics. Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs. (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) . (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline). Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades. 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks). Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw. 480 Volt / 3 Phase.

Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training. Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades.

Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor.

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

Priced at $19,900 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

Clary Master Component Saw 5 Blade Component Saw. Powered Angulation. Pneumatic Blade Brakes.

Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Serial #340059. ___ Volt / 3 Phase. $7,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data.

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2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RTWF Triad OSS Stair Saw Open Stringer Saw that cuts open stair stringers. Includes stringer hold downs, P.C. controlled auto-indexing, air clamping and cutting features, (2) soft-start controlled, 30" carbide tipped blades, motorized soft-feed and waste conveyor. Cuts up to (4) 2x10", 2x12" stringers at once, with no over-cutting at inside corners. System accommodates from 25 to 45 degree stringer angles, up to (16) risers, max width 50”. 240 volt, 3 phase, 35 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $18,890 FOB FL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw, roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with printing option "D": two (2) 3 1/2" faces and one (1) 1 1/2" edge, servocontrolled angulation axis of movement, extended incline infeed deck,(1) bulk feeder for between 7'-8" to 16'-0" long lumber, (5) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x4, 1- 2x6, 1- 2x8, 1- 2x10 & 1- 2x12). Includes bevel cut option, crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare 16" diameter blade and all available spare parts.

230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. Sold for over $338,000 new. Price: $78,990 FOB IA.

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Todd Drummond Consulting LLC.

When Your Company’s Manufacturing Labor Pay Rate is Causing Labor Shortages Todd Drummond

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ome of us are old enough to remember Dean Martin. Whether he stated this quotation on the right about experience and poor judgment, I will never know. But let’s face facts—it has merit. And some executives are displaying very poor judgment by not understanding what is happening in the manufacturing area when costs are on the rise. This sentiment is especially true when it comes to tight labor markets.

Keeping your costs in line is hard enough when you are constantly fighting material costs in an inflationary market. However, it is not just material that is causing you headaches but the tightening of labor, which in turn will pressure your company to stay competitive for labor rates. Many of you are slow to the idea that you cannot expect your labor rates to stay flat, to somehow constantly fill the vacancies with new hires and to keep your costs and profits in line.

When clients call on my services, they are normally focused on their manufacturing output, and if this is the case, I ask two very simple questions: 1. What is your labor rate ratio to sales as a percentage? (Shop labor costs with burden rates divided by total sales) 2. What is your labor turn rate in your manufacturing? In other words, how many people do you have to hire monthly compared to the total staff to keep all of the positions filled?

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It is a big red flag when I hear clients tell me anything above a 15% ratio of shop labor to sales. A healthy labor cost-to-sales ratio is less than 12%. So if they state that their labor to sales is above 15%—and some have labor costs hovering between 17% and 21%—and they are constantly hiring to fill all of the positions, then I know that two things are happing in their manufacturing without stepping foot on their property: x The quality of their manufacturing is suffering because the new personnel do not have the same skills as longtime employees. x Output suffers because the new personnel cannot produce at the same rate as experienced personnel. Also the output is suffering because they are not actually keeping all the positions filled, and the same issue of quality is hampering their output.

Oh, you can talk about all you want about creating a great working environment, which I do extensively as part of my consultations because you cannot implement lean principles without good employee relations.

But if you are not keeping up on labor market wage conditions, you are only fooling yourself—hence the Dean Martin reference at the beginning of this article. All of you know this because of the labor rate increases you are paying your truck drivers, whereas it has been not as plain to see for the manufacturing personnel. So when you are ready to come to terms with pay rate adjustments, keep heart and know there are solutions besides expensive equipment upgrades.

Purchasing new equipment with some type of automation can and will reduce the labor per unit but only up to a point. I do not know how many times executives have told me that their salesperson lied to them because they did not get the bump they were promised or expecting. It is my job to explain in detail how to change their processes and actually achieve their goals, to in fact reduce their labor costs to sales. So, let’s take a look at some basic math to help explain where I am going with this.

For every one million dollars in sales, with a labor cost ratio of 12% and an average shop labor of $15.00 (fully burden), the total labor is $120k. That equals about 8k man-hours, ignoring overtime for these calculations. What if you need to raise your shop’s labor rate by $2.00? How will that affect the bottom line?

As you can see by the spreadsheet calculations, it is simple math that your labor rate will increase by $16k, which raises your labor ratio to 13.6% from the 12% historical rate. That is coming directly off the bottom-line numbers of your profits. However, what if you could increase your shop labor efficiencies while still increasing your hourly rate? This can and is being done by your competitors, and they are not doing this by just purchasing new equipment.

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Getting an 11.8% gain in shop efficiency is sometimes so easy for my services that I look like a miracle worker. Many of my clients are operating below a 12% labor cost-to-sales ratio, and you could see this too. It is not just automation, and it is not just about the manufacturing processes. Lean manufacturing includes everyone, which means the entire company. Sales, design, and administration have a big hand in helping the manufacturing get the efficiency gains they need to achieve. Too many of you are too focused only on the shop processes while overlooking all of the other areas that contribute to lost manufacturing efficiency. An example is stopping a work-in-process order that has already been cut to do a rush order.

That happens all too often with companies that have yet to figure out proper scheduling and better order process practices.

All operations need a blend of automated and non-automated equipment, balanced with proven, practical lean principles. By combining the best practices of industrial engineering, such as proper time benchmarks using man-minutes rather than board footage, along with lean practices, an 11.8% gain in productivity is a low bar to clear. Many manufacturers are getting more than that in efficiency gains, but when I start throwing out those numbers, too many people fall into the non-believing camp. So, let me state for the record that when your gross margins are above 35% (sales minus the direct manufacturing costs of labor and material), a 9% to 12% labor-to-sales ratio should be the goal for your manufacturing shop, no matter your labor rates.

Whether you are a new or a longtime existing operation, save your company a great deal of time and money by getting professional help along with training for effective implementation of lean manufacturing and time standards from Todd Drummond Consulting (TDC). TDC is the number-one expert on reducing costs and improving productivity in all departments of the wood truss and wall panel manufacturing industry, using proven and practical lean manufacturing practices combined with industrial engineering principles. Before you buy equipment, get TDC advisement! TDC does not receive any referral fees from any equipment or plate vendors, so you can trust TDC for unbiased vendor and equipment recommendations, which are shaped by the vendors’ customer experiences. But don’t take my word for it about TDC’s services—read what so many current and past clients have been willing to give for public testimonials: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/

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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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1983 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $9,500 NOW $5,900 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Northtech 18" Up-Cut Saw with 16' TigerStop Model NT-CS18R-10. 18” Blade with 1” Saw Arbor. Cutting Capacity: 2” x 12”, 3” x 11”, 4” x 10”. 10 HP Motor (230 Volt / 3 Phase). Pneumatic Foot Pedal Actuation Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector). 16’ TigerStop Programmable Stop. Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls. Infeed Table. $12,900 FOB PA $19,500 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Cuts angles from 8 to 115 degree angles.

Minimum 90/90 cut is 14 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2x4 through 2x10 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

Both the length and angle adjustments are power driven. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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1993 Timbermill 6-20 Component Saw Model MH6E-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $15,990 NOW $4,900 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1995 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Short Incline Conveyor. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. Video available upon request. $14,900 NOW $10,000 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

USED ALS 276 LINEAR SAW COMPUTERS & SERVO PARTS IPC-6606 Industrial Computer (2 Available) These are new computers purchased in the Summer of 2018 (still under warranty) Servo Star CD - CR 10251-000000 (6 Available). Servo Star MC - MC 55083224-001 (2 Available). Servo Star CD - CR 06251-000000 (6 Available). All parts were removed in "working condition" from the ALS 276 during a saw upgrade.

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Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $4,597 FOB MN.

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Innovation aimed specifically at reducing your costs and maximizing your throughput.

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Automated Radial Arm Saw Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade. Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen. Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software.

Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard.

2 Available at $15,000 Each FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

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2005 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

Model RT (Roof Truss Components). 5 HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck 2 Magazine Feeders. Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Spare Parts & Manuals. $35,000 NOW $31,900 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $174,300 Base Price, FOB MO.

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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 $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates Reconditioned With Warranty 800-382-0329 2004 Speed-Cut Express www.wasserman-associates.com Provides automated length and angle setting for the saw which increases production.

16” X 42” Centerpoint Saw with 10’ Infeed Conveyor and 20’ Automated Measuring System. Computer controlled setup means quick, accurate pieces cut to exact design specifications. Includes: Easy to use Touch Screen Computer & Cabinet; LaserGuide feature; saw history tracking for performance monitoring. Fully Reconditioned Machine TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw (SD) with Warranty. [Optional Installation & •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Operator Training, call for pricing.]

Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” Priced at $29,750 •Powered Angulation & Carriage Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor 800-344-3433 •Extra Set of Blades www.eidemachinery.com •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Are Roof and Floor Trusses the Only Components that Need a Quality Assurance Program?

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oof and floor trusses are important components that need special consideration to insure their correct manufacture. Components built to the IRC and IBC require the manufacturer to adhere to specific requirements. These requirements provide a blueprint to facilitate the manufacturing of a quality product. The program is enumerated in Chapter 3 of the ANSI/TPI 1–2014. Compliance requires a 3rd party to monitor and audit the program, so purchasers, specifiers, and inspectors have some confidence the product is being produced correctly.

Wall panels are also important components. While they tend to be less complicated and less varied than roof or floor components, they should be manufactured following the designer’s directions. Following the success of the Chapter 3 Quality Assurance Program (QAP), wall panel manufacturers can follow a path similar to that used with truss components.

Several elements should be considered when determining what a wall panel program should include. One example is the excellent program for wall panel quality assurance available with the WTCA Wall Panel QC program which, as shown in the photo, facilitates a comprehensive review of product production.

It should be noted that, while not specifically required, some municipalities can require code compliance inspections and/or 3rd party monitoring and audits. A 3rd party program can eliminate expensive site visits, provide an industry standard, improve marketability, reduce call backs and rebuilds, and reduce overall product liability as part of a good risk management program.

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Just like trusses, the most important aspect of a strong program relies on the design information. A shop drawing or specification is required in order to provide the inspector the component requirements. Often the shop drawings do not contain all the necessary information. This should be supplemented by providing a standard and referencing this standing within the shop drawing. Since a simple, concise standard like Chapter 3 doesn’t exist for wall panels, a standard should be developed using building code requirements. Although code requirements can vary from region to region, several elements should be included in all cases.

1. Specific dimensions need to be clearly defined including tolerances.

2. Squareness should be verified also providing tolerances. These can vary with panel size or can be an exact limit.

3. Material verification should be clearly defined. A record of grade marks on the inspection shows compliance and illustrates upgrading, downgrading, or substitutions.

4. Header material verification and lengths within tolerances should be recorded.

5. Locations of subcomponents, tees, jacks, interior ladder panels, etc. need to be verified and their locations need to be confirmed. Tolerances should be clearly defined.

6. Stud placement should be verified relative to bottom and top plates.

7. Nail attachment of components and subcomponents should be verified and recorded. This is a codespecific requirement and can be subject to wind, seismic, or load transfer conditions. The shop drawing or the drawing and a supplemental guide should provide the requirement, including gauge, length, spacing, minimum, and maximum limits.

8. Sheathing is often applied at the plant and should be part of the inspection process. Nail embedment (refer to photograph), over nailing, edge distance, edge distance in addition to gauge, type, and length should be compared to the shop drawing and specification.

Incorrect Embedment – Overnailing

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9. Edge nailing and field nailing can have different values. This must be measured and a record of the actual spacing should be documented. Some regions require a nail count per square foot, an average. Some have a minimum and maximum spacing value.

10. Attaching sheathing requires accurate location of stud, jacks, and components so material is nailed in the most ideal location, usually in the center of the member. While the center is not always possible, the inspection of “shiners” should be made to determine if counted fasteners are actually embedded. This requires the inspection of both sides of the panel.

11. Components should be inspected for splits and cracks. Excessive cracks can degrade the effectiveness of the component and should be repaired and monitored. The photo illustrates split plates that can occur if nailing is not managed correctly.

Observing these suggestions will help ensure that your wall panel manufacturing process will produce the high-quality products that you, and your customers, expect.

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Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. While he is a TPI 3rd Party In-Plant Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States and performs 3rd party safety auditor services, these articles represent his personal views, knowledge, and experience. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including onsite inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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1983 HydroAir Combi-Cut Floor Web Saw Four head saw with cut-off 5th blade, 14 inch diameter blades and powered angulation.

Includes magazine feed for up to six 2x4's on flat, scrap conveyor, incline conveyor, extra set of blades and operation/maintenance manual. Recently had $3,000 in parts installed. 220/440 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $27,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Waste & Incline Conveyor. Many Extra Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 NOW $4,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2001 TIMBERMILL 6-20 COMPONENT SAW Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor.

Excludes Computer Screens. Video available upon request

ASI 5-Blade Component Saw ASI B500, five-blade saw includes digital readouts, shaker pan and waste incline.

Cuts angles from 8 to 115 degree angles.

Minimum 90/90 cut is 14 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2x4 through 2x10 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

Both the length and angle adjustments are power driven. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $14,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW!

New Square 1 Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $17,409 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1998 Alpine Speed Cut Saw •Model SSA-17 (centerline or fencline cutting) •5 HP / 3 Phase Motor with 16” Blade •Saw Barrier Guard •Speed Angle Turntable with Stops •Turntable Air Brake $5,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 NOW $69,890 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

$22,500 NOW $19,900 FOB NE *** 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 KLAISLER 14' X 102' SIDE EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • • • • •

(2) Klaisler 14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Rollers (Recessed Floor Track) (13) 6' x 14' Plastic Top Tables with Slotted Jigging & Skatewheel Ejectors Drilled & Tapped Steel at Bottom Chord Powered & Idle Exiting Conveyor with Truss Receivers Klaisler 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller

124,500 FOB IN

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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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Celebrating BCMC 2018 How did you do Crafting Connections & Brewing Success?

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y the time you read this, the dust will Ben Hershey, President & Coach have settled after an 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC incredibly successful BCMC Show in Milwaukee, WI. What a privilege to talk with so many of you last week and see many of the exciting new automation products we can use in our operations to make us far more efficient, and, more importantly, advance the level of manufacturing we provide to our customers.

Maybe you were one of the numerous attendees at this year’s first SBCA Safety Summit; now your next step is to use what you learned along with the SBCA QC program. Beyond the summit, many of us were able to attend the educational sessions offered at BCMC; watch for follow-up from the team at SBCA if you missed a session.

The common theme I hear, and heard last week, is the opportunity many of us see to upgrade much of what we do today. Sometimes a trade show can be daunting if you find that you want everything, yet where do you start. One of the most exciting things with our industry right now is that so many component manufacturers realize they need to make changes to how we ultimately deliver a component package (single element(s), panelized, or modular) to the jobsite. In many of the conversations I had last week, we talked about how to do just that. The “Brewing Success” tag line was appropriate, so let’s make the best of this year’s show and do just that in our companies.

Another really great opportunity for me was to see my brother Keith who is in charge of manufacturing for Amwood/Windsor Builders in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Because of our schedules, we do not get to see each other very much, if only for a few minutes.

Hey Keith… “It was great to see you!

See you again next year in Columbus, OH for BCMC 2019 October 22–25.”

And if you need assistance implementing much of what you saw at BCMC, contact 4Ward Consulting.

We have helped numerous companies put new plans for operational excellence into place. Their success is measured in how these companies have grown their lumber, component, and millwork business, and in the substantial increase in profitability. You can always reach me at 623-512-6770 or by email. © 2018 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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theHAINCOMPANY | 6125 Enterprise Drive, Unit 9 | Diamond Springs, CA 95619 | 530.295.8068 | sales@thehaincompany.com

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

NEW! Pacific Automation Auto-8 Truss Press & Table 50 Ton Pressing Capacity. 15 HP / 3 Phase Motor. 24” x 96” x 1 1/4” Thick Platen. 8’ x 40’ Table with Drilled & Tapped Steel Top. Floor Truss Jig. Joystick Control & Safety Bars. $39,500 NOW $32,500 FOB ND. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

Call for pricing.

Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

CMF Peak-Up Stacker 2 Each - 4 Pedestal Stackers. Disconnect, Control Panel & On/Off Toggle Switch for Each Stacker. 30 Each - Truss Rollers with Stands. One Motor Drive for Every 5 Rollers. Dismantled & Ready to Ship. Video Available Upon Request.

(FOB AB) $49,500 NOW $36,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 Virtek LPS-7H Green Laser System Fixed head system for quick & accurate laser guided setups. Includes (3) LPS-7HS4 model projectors, (1) LPS-7H model projector, system computer with environmental enclosure. Projects up to 80 feet working length at 15' height-above-building-surface x 14' truss image height. Virtek license agreement required, OEM maintenance agreement and installation available. 120 volt, 1 phase. $38,990 FOB WA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Square 1 Vertical Truss Stacker

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

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

Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables (Qty 14) Professionally reconditioned TeeLok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction.

(7) 14'x72" and (7) 14'x56" tables with 12 skate-wheel lift-outs. Includes aprox. 200' of TL 85 lb. crane-rail with mounting base.

Sufficient table and rail to create a 100' foot line or extension. $68,600 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Wood Truss Systems

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NEW!

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

Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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LASER ACCURACY. INCREDIBLE VALUE. NO SERVICE AGREEMENTS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Alpine Mighty Mite Beam Press Pre-1996 Alpine Mighty Mite, 5 ft x 28 ft long, steel-slot with plastic building surface. Truss assembly system great for jacks, valley sets and other small truss parts.

Table was reworked to use “Wedge-It” style pucks. Dial controls on operator side of beam press. Plastic banded for shipment.

5 HP electric/hydraulic drive under table with integral reservoir. 9,000 lb. shipping weight. 230/460V, 3 phase electrical. $9,800 As-is, Where-is. FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Klaisler 14' x 80' Side Eject Roller Gantry System • •Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted) • •12 Each 6’ x 14’ Steel Framed Plastic Top Tables with Ejectors • •460 Volt / 3 Phase $49,500 NOW $31,900 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Speed Roll Single-Bay Floor Machine 1995 Alpine, single-bay floor truss machine with overhead plate rack. Model 47TW with 18 inch diameter gantry roll, kick leg table 50 foot overall length, 38 foot maximum truss length, 40 inch table width, maximum truss depth 32 inches and minimum truss depth 12 inches. Motordriven on-table clamps, push button controls and floor-mounted rail. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14 Amp electrical required. $27,490 FOB GA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2005 KLAISLER 14' GANTRY ROLLER ONLY 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Mounted). 14’ x 24” Diameter Roller (1” Wall Thickness). (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors. Soft Start Inverter. Flashing Beacon Light (Motion Indicator). Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar. Ride Platform. Excludes Tables, Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase. Out of service since the late 2000’s $26,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 Robbins Jack Table Hydraulic Press with Dual Joystick Controls.

6’ x 20’ Steel Table with Plastic Top. 7 1/2 HP 3 Phase Motor. $17,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

$8,750 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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NEW!

NEW!

Square 1 Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

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

Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System Call for Pricing FOB IN

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4” Diameter Stub Shafts Supported by 4 Baffles

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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

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Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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3 to 4 Second Cycle Time

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2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

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Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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

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Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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

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Table Mounted Electrical Track

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Air Piping Manifold

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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

NEW!

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

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

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates for the same price as the Manufacturer PLUS get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST! WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO! •

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

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

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CNC Plasma Cut 3/4” Steel Table Top

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

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Twin 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

WizardPDS® Automated Perimeter Definition System

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

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120’ per Minute Adjustable Working Speed

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Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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Chain & Sprocket Guards

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Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake

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230/460 - 3 Phase

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

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

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

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Add $4,500 for Installation Supervision

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Value Added for Truss Manufacturers

By Mike Momb The Pole Barn Guru

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ot quite 20 years ago I interviewed for a position of managing a metal plate connected wood truss manufacturing plant for Anderson Lumber, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. For several years Anderson had been losing money from their truss operation and higher ups were searching for someone who could turn it around.

My being young and perhaps a bit cocky had already led to my parting ways with a previous industry employer (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2011/06/theres-no-education-like-real-life-businessexperience/), however by 1999 I had over two decades of successful truss industry experience. I’d done everything from sawyer to owner and knew, if given an opportunity, I could make money for my potential employer.

I felt the interview had gone well – until they asked me for one word describing myself professionally. My answer, “Maverick.” When asked to expound upon my answer, I explained if left alone to make their operation profitable, I could do it, however it meant doing things in an unconventional way.

One of these ways would be if my truss truck was hauling trusses to a jobsite, we would haul the “roof package” (roof sheathing, etc.) along with the trusses.

After this response, one could have heard a pin drop in the room. My interviewers could not wrap their heads around efficiencies of saving a trip to a jobsite! I knew from experience, when a key gets close to a delivery truck, dollar signs of operation begin to spin. Their idea was either trusses or lumber would somehow be offended by riding upon the same truck.

Well, it was not a match made in heaven. And they continued to bleed green.

Trucking costs have done nothing but skyrocket, leading me to a way to make those truss truck trips to post frame (pole) building sites more profitable.

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Every post frame building having trusses delivered to it needs posts (columns). I did a stint as a manufacturer’s representative selling glulam columns in the Pacific Northwest (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2016/09/columnsnot-created-equal/) prior to having used them in construction of my own South Dakota home and an addition to Hansen Pole Buildings’ Productions building. I have specified thousands of them to be utilized in post frame buildings in virtually every U.S. state.

When attempting to sell glulam columns, I found out builders and Building Officials absolutely loved them. Lumberyards generally had an opinion of, “they buy our solid sawn timbers, why change?” Distribution was also an issue. In my humble opinion, there are only three manufacturers of a high quality glulam column fabricated from 1650f or better lumber. They might not be right next door as locations are in Tea, SD, Colfax, WI, and Richland, PA. I will tie things together in a nice package with a bow on it.

Survey your current (and potential) post frame building truss client base. Find out if they would have an interest in stronger, lighter, and straighter (and less labor intensive) columns than what they have been using. When builders find out they can replace 6x8 and larger columns with 3-ply 2x6 glulams, they will flock to your door.

With above information in hand, partner with a glulam manufacturer. Initially, you may be able to find one who will help to floor some of the inventory – reducing your startup investments. You are not going to get the same profit margins out of your glulam sales as you do from trusses – however remember no manufacturing or special equipment will be part of this process. Importantly, anything you can squeeze out in extra bottom line from a delivery is gravy.

Mike Momb is Technical Director for Hansen Pole Buildings, LLC of Browns Valley, MN. His post-frame blog and “Ask the Pole Barn Guru” column can be followed at www.hansenpolebuildings.com/blog/.

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USED TRUSS ROLLERS WITH STANDS 10 Idle Rollers 9 Powered Rollers 14’ Long x 5” Diameter Roller with 1” Shafts 30 1/2” High 1/4 HP Bison Motors $13,365 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Speed Roll Single-Bay Floor Machine 1995 Alpine, single-bay floor truss machine with overhead plate rack. Model 47TW with 18 inch diameter gantry roll, kick leg table 50 foot overall length, 38 foot maximum truss length, 40 inch table width, maximum truss depth 32 inches and minimum truss depth 12 inches. Motor-driven on-table clamps, push button controls and floormounted rail. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14 Amp electrical required. $27,490, FOB GA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Reconditioned Production Tables (OH) Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (3) 14' x 72" and (6) 14'x56" tables (some missing air-cylinders on skate-wheel lift-outs). Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, ​etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,890 ea. FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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MITEK KLINCHER C-CLAMP PRESSES & JIG TABLE Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (20 Ton - 1 Phase). Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (10 Ton - 1 Phase). (2) Additonal Complete Press Units without C-Clamps.

Approximately 40’ of Unistrut Jig Table Extra Parts. $12,500 FOB OH. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

Presses dimensional lumber in 2" x 4" or 4" x 2" orientation. Includes 36" wide, stationary platen with hydraulic drive and joy-stick control. Opposite sides of table slide under press platen to set plates in lumber. 208V, 3 phase power. $27,990 NOW 18,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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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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NEW! 2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time).

Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Klaisler Side Eject 12 ft x 96 ft Roof Truss Gantry System 2006 Klaisler side-eject roof truss gantry system, 12 foot maximum truss height x 96 foot long working length. Includes (12) 8 foot x 12 foot, plastic top with steel bottom chord tables, each with a skatewheel ejector, (1) 24" diameter roller gantry with two, 7 HP drive motors, (1) 24" diameter x 12 foot throat finish press with 7 HP drive, and (2) lengths of 112 feet of crane rail with mounting plates. Includes (11) powered roller conveyors with drive motors and gearboxes, (38) idler roller conveyors, all available jigging hardware and all available lumber bunk storage racks. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. $78,980 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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2003 Robbins Side-Eject Roof Truss Gantry

2016 Triad Panel Stapler/Nailer Bridge 12' wall height capacity with 6" O.C. tool spacing and 3" side shift. Joystick control with auto-return, plate fire, laser guide.

Extended height for 2x6 material, tilt-tool feature, plate-fire, with Tyvek® roller arms for 12" rolls. Requires 24 tools @ 6" O.C, plus two tools for space fire (plate fastening) Tools are n​ ot included, available Paslode tool mounts are​included. 120V AC, 120 psi air required. $46,800 FOB MO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

$64,980 FOB: RI

8’ foot overall length. Includes (12) 5' x 14' steel frame tables, plastic-top / steel strut building surface with skate-wheel ejectors, (1) 24" diameter roll, tracked gantry head with 10 HP drive, pendant controls and soft-start, crane track, electrical supply cord with wire cable, end-masts and supports and all available jigging. Center conveyor and finish press shown in pictures is not included. Available to ship in June of 2018.

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

Clary 60’ Kickleg Floor Truss Machine 6’ x 20” Diameter Roller Press with Ride Platform. 60’ Steel Plate with Pneumatic Clamping System. Floor Track, Kicklegs & End Stands. 5 HP Drive Motor (3 phase).

Excludes Roller Conveyor with Stands (adjacent to wall). $13,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Used Panels Plus Handle Bar Router •Porter Cable Model 7538 Plunge Router •3 1/4 HP Motor with Soft Start •120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM •2 Person Operation •Safety Power Switches at Each End •Includes 1 Router Bit $1,000 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW PORTABLE SHEATHING BRIDGE 10’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($24,400) 12’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($24,900) Programmable Fastener Spacing with PLC Touch Pad Entry. Gun Tilt at Sheathing Seams. Laser Pointer for Stud Location.

Sensors to Detect Sheathing. Nail/Staple 8’ Stud in Under 6 Seconds. Quick Tool Changeout. Weight: 175 Lbs. 120 Volt /1 Phase. Excludes Nail or Staple Gun FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Triad / Custom Wall Panel Equipment Price: $79,890 Condition: Good Location: CA 2006 Triad wall panel equipment, 16 foot long maximum panel length x 10'-7" maximum panel height. Includes model G2 framer x 16 ft long with (2) 2-tool dollies, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (11)-tool bridge, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (20)-tool bridge, model CN4 sub-component nailing station with (4) tool locations and (1) 16 ft long outfeed conveyor, (2) sub-component tables 30 inches wide x 12 ft long each, all available roller and skate conveyors and (32) Bostitch model F21PL nail tools. Nail tools sold for $259 each new. Includes all available floor grates and hardware. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Also includes custom built interior table x 21 ft long, squaring table x 14 ft long, transfer frame 30 foot long x 12' height and (3) steel storage racks, with separate control panels, drive motors and v-track. $79,890 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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(4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min.

(13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

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

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NEW! PCS/Mitek Power Framer & Smart Crane Power Framer (Automated Framing Machine) Smart Crane (Automatic Wall Panel Stacker) Transfer/Staging Conveyor Shop Net Computer with Enclosure & Stand Includes Panel Bridge Only (No Squaring Table) Excludes Nail Guns. $19,900 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Viking/Douglas Wall Panel Line Viking 24’ x 12’ Framing Station with Auto Tool Carriages. Douglas 20’ Squaring Table with Staple/Router/Saw Bridge. Two (2) Douglas 20’ Tilt Tables. Accumulation Roller Conveyor. Excludes: Nail/Staple Guns, Router and Saw. $74,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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2004 PANELS PLUS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER Maximum Clamp Opening: 17” x 17 1/2” 17 Vertical and 14 Horizontal Clamping Positions Vertical Nailing Capacity to 12” Paslode Nail Guns On/Off Switches for Each Nail Gun Button to Activate Squaring Stop Foot Pedal to Activate Clamping & Nailing 60” Long x 20” Wide Infeed & Outfeed Conveyor Assemble corners, trimmers, partition lead-ins, jack studs, ells, channels, headers & ladders Electrical: 120 Volt / 1 Phase Air: 20 CFM at 90 PSI $9,900 FOB SK Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2002 PCS Twin Axis Sheathing Station Sheathing Saw, optimizes sheathing material as it cuts X and Y axis simultaneously in one pass through the saw. Fully enclosed to reduce noise, dust, and improve operator safety; fully automated via downloaded sheathing cutting from wall design software.

480v, 3phase electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical pc. $28,990 FOB IL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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How to handle prior contact is a subject that comes up a lot at The JobLine. What is it? How do you manage it? Why would some employers rather miss a great candidate than deal with prior contact and recruiters?

Prior to JobLine presenting an application, we ask the candidate if he/she has had prior contact with your company within the last 6 months. If not, we screen and present the candidate's application. If they did have prior contact, we look into when and to what extent, so we can determine if it constituted a prior relationship with you or your company.

On the low end of prior contact, we have candidates who send their resume out to many recruiters and companies, including yours. In this case, we ask if they received replies. If not, we contact you to ask if you will allow us to represent a “Candidate who has prior contact, but no response or action was taken.” We ask, because it would be easy for an administrative person to see a resume and not act. Then we identify why the candidate should be considered for your position. Importantly, we are not relying on resumes at this point—the candidate has now completed a detailed registration process and testing if applicable. Taking this extra step beyond resumes and requiring a detailed application is why JobLine is considered among the best when it comes to recruiting in our industry. Our process provides information that you can’t determine from a resume or online application. Our value is the detailed analysis that allows us to match a valuable candidate that you would not have if not for JobLine. It is up to you to decide if you want a second shot at the candidate, or if you want to decline due to a policy of prior contact exclusions.

On the other end of the scale is a candidate you had prior contact with, including interviews or even a job offer that was declined, so no employment arrangement was reached. JobLine not only goes into detail when evaluating their skills and experience, we do the same for companies. When you came to us, we created a detailed file on your company, benefits, location, and demographics that gives the candidate a better understanding of what you have to offer. In this case, the candidate may have declined for many reasons that we can resolve and get them back to the table. Again, if not for the JobLine, the candidate would have been on your decline list, gone, no longer an option.

It is up to you to decide if the JobLine should bring this candidate back to the table, or if you want to let them pass and most likely be placed elsewhere.

The bottom line is that JobLine has more information and experience when screening candidates for your opportunity. We have detailed information about skills and experience that a resume can’t provide. We know what motivates them, and what they are looking for. We can better explain why they should consider your opportunity, but only if we are allowed to represent them. We tell our clients that we are their “Recruiter down the hall.” Our goal is to work as a team member to find the best candidates for you to consider.

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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

2005 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 44'-60' Roll Off Trailer Lakeside 44-60' stretch trailer features nearflat profile, sliding tandem axle, locking rollers, Hydraulic lift neck, current 2018 DOT inspection, and anti-lock brakes. $17,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 ASI/Wabash 36'-50' Stretch RollOff Trailer Model T-22 Stretch trailer features sliding tandem axles, hydraulic lift on neck, locking rollers, load tie-down straps, current 2018 DOT inspection, tires 50% service life, 68,000# GVWR. $8,990 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 Wabash National 22' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer Tandem Axles with Dual Wheels. Hydraulic Tilt. Winches and Straps. Needs New Brakes. $7,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! 2018 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

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1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •6-8 cross members need replaced •DOT is current $13,000 FOB IA PHONE: 800-289-5627

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20’ of Steel Framed Table with Roller Conveyor or MDF Bench Top. Spida Automated 20’ Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10’ Infeed Roller Conveyor. Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Cuts to 20’, Marks to 18’. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Compatible File Formats: .trs, .mdf, .mwf, .xml, .hay/hfs, .gwf & .tx. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add $750 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $700 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12” Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Add $13,300 for Spida 20” Up-Cut SnipSaw. Add $8,250 for Lauderdale Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw. Deduct $3,930 for Aluminum Framed Table with MDF Bench Top. Excludes: Dust Collector, Saw Stand, Freight & Customs Charges. $30,350 FOB NZ

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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

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

2004 A-Nu-Prospect 48 Foot Rolloff Trailer (46) 2004 A-Nu-Prospect rolloff trailer, 48 foot long, 81,400 GVWR, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, good tread depth, brakes and lights. DOT inspection current in July of 2018. $9,890 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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1989 Ford Truck with JLG Crane •1989 Ford F800 Truck •185 HP Turbocharged, 6.6 L, 6 Cylinder Diesel •5 Speed Transmission with 2 Speed Rear •Power Steering & Power Brakes •20’ Flatbed (Wood Top) •65,110 Miles •JLG Crane Model 1250BT •12.5 Ton Capacity •3 Section Boom with 77’ Hook Height •4 Outriggers $17,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Sterling Truck with Hiab Crane •2006 Sterling LT9500 Boom Truck •24’-6” Flatbed •450 HP Mercedes Diesel Engine •Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Transmission •18,000 Lb Front Axle, 40,000 Lb Rear Axle •196,000 Miles •Hiab Model 255K Truck Mounted Crane Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Hyster 90 Fortis Forklift 2007 Hyster 90 Fortis forklift with 8091 hours. 9000 lb capacity @ 24" load center with 173" lift height. Forks are 48" long.

LP gas powered engine with Powershift transmission with monotrol control.

Features side shift, hydraulic steering, full suspension, vinyl operator seat, work lights, single solid pneumatic drive tires, and heavy duty air pre-cleaner. Includes 12' fork extensions. $20,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

ASSOCIATED MACHINERY MATERIAL CARTS Three (3) Associated Machinery 36" x 60" Material Carts. Solid Hardwood Construction. (2) 10" Center Wheels.

(2) 5" Swivel Casters. Phenolic Wheels.

Cast Aluminum Axle & Corner Brackets.

Capacity: 2,500 Lbs. We replaced all wood and hardware from freight damage. $495 Each or $1,350 for all 3 carts. FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Gorbel Crane with Panels Plus Panel Lift Gorbel crane system includes Panels Plus panel lift. Crane system and hoist rated for 1,000 lb lift capacity. Hoist is at 11' 6" ; top of crane structure is 14' 3". $11,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

Invicta DGI-40 16" Single Surface Planer (Used) •15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity •25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds •5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed •7 1/2 HP Motor •230 Volt / 3 Phase •Powered Raise & Lower of Table $4,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,250 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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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Virtek 5 Head Laser Projection System Two(2) Model 6R Red Laser Heads (04063912 & 03033058). Three(3) Model 2DI Red Laser Heads (00081637, 97100548 & 950601198). Computer with Environmental Enclosure. Excludes: Virtek Software License & Service Agreement. $10,000 FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine Lumber Carousel - NC HD carousel feed system with 7 stations, handles material to 16’. Includes toggle controls and 10 HP motor to power systems hydraulic power unit. $9,680 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2007 Laharco Sense-A-Plate Connector Detects missing or misaligned plates. 16' Throat. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes CMF Finish Roller. Reference literature for additional details. $12,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,990 NOW $14,990.

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2007 HAIN VENT BLOCK DRILL Drill 1, 2, 3 or 4 Holes. Block Sizes: 2x4 through 2x12. Motor: Heavy Duty 5 HP / 3 Phase. Air Supply: 100 PSI. Drills: Four 3 Wing Carbide Tipped Cutters (7 second cycle time). Fully enclosed for safety (cover can be easily removed for maintenance).

Video is available upon request. $7,250 FOB AZ. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output 2003 Challenger Wood Grinder • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: in Length 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

• 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade Cutters: Small FIXCUT @ 58. Screen: 1/2” • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps @ 2 Sections. NOW $10,000 FOB IL. $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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

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

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

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

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

FARR TENKAY 8D DUST COLLECTOR 15 HP Motor (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

5,100 CFM. 8 Vertical Filter Cartridges.

Automatic Filter Cleaning (Reverse Pulse Cleaning System). Pulse Control Sequential Timer & Pressure Gage. New Airex Sequential Controller. Magnetic Starter. Excludes Barrels or Hoppers (for dust collection). Includes 30 Day Major Parts Warranty. S$11,650 FOB AZ. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

STAKPRO BUILDS A FASTER, SAFER, AND MORE COST-EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE. With the Vekta Stakpro the benefits are clear: eliminate the risk of manual handling injuries, reduce staff fatigue and increase speed and efficiency.

At Vekta, we know that health and safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The Stakpro line is a cost-effective way to both reduce the risk of injury and to improve the efficiency and productivity of your plant.

The Stakpro is an ejection and stacking system and allows a single operator to safely lift any size truss or frame from the jig or conveyor line and transfer it to a stack. The Stakpro Truss is designed for pedestal jigs or roller conveyors and can be made for internal or external use, while the Stakpro Frame can be fitted to the end of your production line and can be set up to handle various frame sizes.

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New/Used 2017 EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses.

Featuring a tire/caster combination for greater control, maneuverability in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas.

Provides maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards. Dimensions: platform 50” x 72”; tire width 68”.

Available immediately: (14) Standard Capacity – 2850 lbs and (8) Heavy-Duty Capacity – 5500 lbs.

Priced at $950 – $1300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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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

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New Sub-Component Nailer

Cart for field repair press from Eagle Metal.

Load everything on the cart to do field repairs. Very Convenient and easy to use.

Price $799 delivered in the 48 contiguous states.

Contact Norman at 931-967-8078 or email mvtruss2@gmail.com

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

$19,900 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Spida Simple Stop 20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top. Available in Lengths up to 60’. 7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges.

10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Doors - Stairs - Beams

NEW! Dotul Door Stop Stitcher Click Here for details $4,900 NOW $4,000 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Triad OSS Stair Saw Triad model OSS Open Stringer Saw that cuts open stair stringers. Includes stringer hold downs, P.C. controlled auto-indexing, air clamping and cutting features, (2) softstart controlled, 30” carbide tipped blades, motorized soft-feed and waste conveyor.

Cuts up to (4) 2x10”, 2x12” stringers at once, with no over-cutting at inside corners.

System accommodates from 25 to 45 degree stringer angles, up to (16) risers, max width 50”. 240 volt, 3 phase, 35 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $19,890 FOB FL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building 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

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

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

Lock Backsets from 2 3/8” to 5”. 230 Volt / 3 Phase $8,000 NOW $5,900 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Builders Automation Stair Stringer Router

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B.A.M. CNC Stair Stringer Router

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

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New Report Available on Sound Transmission of Wood-Framed Assemblies Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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he American Wood Council (AWC) has released a new report on sound transmission, “Technical Report 15 (TR15), Calculation of Sound Transmission Parameters for Wood-Framed Assemblies.”

This first version of TR15 is applicable to wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies. A free pdf copy of TR15 can be found on the AWC website at https://www.awc.org/codes-standards/publications/ tr15.

The 2018 International Building Code specifies minimum values for two sound transmission parameters in order to establish minimum acoustical performance – Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC). Compliance may be demonstrated either through testing or through engineering analysis based on empirical test data from other similar assemblies. The TR15 shows how to use AWC’s new empirical model for analysis of wood-frame floor-ceiling “Get the Facts on Fire Safety” Video assemblies to demonstrate compliance with the code-required STC and IIC sound transmission parameters.

Prompted by competitor claims about the fire safety of lightweight wood construction, AWC has produced a new responsive video. “Get the Facts on Fire Safety” corrects the blatant misinformation being spread about wood product fire safety and provides the facts about wood construction and code requirements.

Watch the video online at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=quw1f1kcci4 and help us spread the word!

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AWC’s continuing goal is to make the job of code officials and building designers easier, this time by providing an empirical sound transmission model. As building codes require a separate evaluation of acoustical performance for each assembly, designers and their clients use of the TR15 modeling approach can provide significant savings over laboratory or field testing that would otherwise be required in the absence of a listed assembly.

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While building codes stipulate minimum performance requirements for noise transmission through certain interior walls, partitions, and floor-ceiling assemblies, this initial version of TR15 summarizes information for wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies, demonstrating how they can comply using a calculation-based analysis approach. Future versions are being developed to address interior walls and partitions.

To help ensure easy access and understanding of the new report, AWC recently held a webinar summarizing the code provisions relating to sound transmission, explaining the use of TR15, and sharing how compliance with these code provisions may be demonstrated. The webinar is available online and can be viewed as an e-Course to be completed at your own pace: https://www.awc.org/education/ecourses.

Expand your existing ▷ Alpine ▷ CMF ▷ Klaisler ▷ Rand ▷ Robbins ▷ Tee-Lok ...or any other table mfg, even discontinued models!

▷ Add Wizard-ready tables to any system ▷ Works with ALL Tables/Gantry Systems, even discontinued models ▷ Available for No Rail, Track on Floor, and Inverted/Recessed Track ▷ 92˝ Table Width x Your Table Depth ▷ Ejector at Left or Right of Table ▷ WizardPDS® Ready with 24˝ OC Spacing

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2002 Triad Smart Stair Router Triad Smart Stair Router features two heavy duty 2HP, 3PH belt driven routers with ½" capacity collets, two stepper linear actuators for cutting stair profiles, one Servo/Stepper drive wheel for material indexing, and coordinated, 4 Axis Motion Controller.

Microsoft computer interface utilizes 3.5" floppy drive and 10 ½" diagonal color touch screen. Heavy duty structural steel construction with built in leveling feet.

480v, 3 phase power. 100 PSI air required. $25,890 FOB IN. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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any Americans are not overzealous about the moderate improvements to their lifestyle, income, and overall state of wellbeing during this economic recovery. That is being expressed by the stock market’s decline and increased recession rhetoric.

No in-depth statistical analysis is needed to see the cracks in the punch bowl. A 7th grader can deduce the obvious. Hesitancy to invest in housing is based upon the fact that current economic activity is government induced and government supported and government dependent.

If that were not enough by itself, our 7th grader asks one question. How is this splurge in government spending being paid for? Is it cash in the bank? Nope. Is it tax increases? Nope. Is the government spending being financed? Yes. The U.S. National Debt is now more than $21 trillion. And, don’t forget about the windfall cash cow... tariffs. 20% duties is a back door consumer tax.

The U.S. Federal government and its citizens are both spending more than they earn or collect... unsustainable.

Large companies’ stock buy backs have increased YoY by 40% while capital spending has increased 10%. Companies have more money than they need to supply demand.

Like our lumber market, the U.S. economy is over supplied, making it vulnerable to lower prices/ stocks. It is being kept afloat by continued government spend-and-borrow economics.

Check out the data in the chart. Note the debt increases since 2000 (broken down by presidential administrations).

Based upon average annual increase, Trump is doing better than Obama but almost double George “W” Bush.

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Many Americans are not over zealous about the moderate About the softwood lumber tariff. Trump has stolen it. improvements to their lifestyle, income and overall state of wellInstead of an industry induced duty that offsets unfair trading being during this economic recovery. That is being expressed by practices, whereby at least a portion of the offenders' penalty is the stock market's decline and increased recession rhetoric. distributed to the offended, Uncle Sam has stolen it and is No in-depth statistical analysis is needed to see the cracks Furthermore, the current 20% tariff has no trigger Trump has stolen it. Instead of an industry induced spending duty thatit.offsets unfair trading practices, whereby in the punch bowl.

A 7th grader canoffenders’ deduce thepenalty obvious. is distributed pricetobased upon the price of lumber.

Instead it isitaand fixed value at least a portion of the the offended, Uncle Sam has stolen Hesitancy to invest in housing is based upon the fact that current all the way to $0.

As it stands today, Canadian lumber is spending it. Furthermore, the current 20% tariff has no trigger price based upon the price of lumber. economic activityitisisgovernment induced andway government producers' breakeven islumber 20% higher than when operating under Instead a fixed value all the to $0. As it stands today, Canadian producers’ breakeven supported and government dependent. the last Softwood Lumber Agreement. That influences the is 20% higher than when operating under the last Softwood Lumber Agreement. That influences the If that were not enough by itself our 7th grader asks one landscape of the 2019 lumber market. landscape of the 2019 lumber market. question. How is this splurge in government spending being paid We should expect continued price volatility in 2019 as mills for? Is it cash in the bank? Nope. Is it tax increases? Nope? Is fiddle with production. Additional SYP lumber & OSB production We should expect price volatility in 2019willasbe mills fiddlewith withprice production. the government spending being continued financed? Yes. tempered pressures Additional on Canadian SYP SPF. 2019 will lumber and OSB production will be tempered with price pressures on Canadian SPF. 2019 will likely The U.S. National Debt is now more than $21 trillion. And, likely be littered with uncertainty in the economy, tariffs, lumber be littered with uncertainty in the economy, tariffs, production, housingand demand, political don't forget about the windfall cash cow...tariffs.

20% duties is a lumber production, housing demand political and discourse. discourse. back door consumer tax.

Timing your lumber buys is more crucial than ever before.

The U.S. Federal government and its citizens are both In 2017 SPF-W volatility increased from 37% to 63%. 2018 spending more than your they earn or collect...unsustainable. to 124% . volatility increased from Timing lumber buys is more crucial than everdoubled before.again In 2017, SPF-W Large stock doubled buy backsagain have increased Average weekly price change YTD 2018 is $18. In 2017 the 37%companies' to 63%. 2018 to 124%.YoY by 40% while capital spending has increased 10%. Companies have weekly rate of change was less than $7. more moneyAverage than theyweekly need toprice supplychange demand.

YTD, truckload week of 2x4#2 SPF-W YTD 2018 is $18. In 2017, theOne weekly rateper of change was less thanhas $7.changed Like our lumber market, the U.S. economy is over supplied, up and down a total of $765/mbft. That is $17,212 per truck of making it vulnerable to lower prices/stocks.

It is of being kept SPF-W afloat has opportunity if you truckload per week. LLG YTD, one truckload per week 2x4#2 changed up only and bought down one a total of $765/mbft. by continued government spend-and-borrow economics. members are reaping the benefits of volatility by timing That is $17,212 per truck of opportunity if you only bought one truckload per week. LLG members aretheir Check out the data below. Note the debt increases since purchases. At this writing, we are buying for a first-week of reaping the benefits of volatility by timing their purchases.

At this writing, we are buying for a first-week 2000 (broken down my presidential administrations.)

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Remote Truss Designer | Remote Truss Truss/Panel/EWP/Lumber --------------------------------------------------- TheJobLine searches year around for candidates that meet our employer ’s Design Manager Relocation: Colorado, Conneticut, ID: C12414 requirements. With our state of the art Relocation: USA - ALL States, Georgia Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, MassaTruss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | website, multiple job board subscriptions, 5 Star candidate! Wants to start remote chusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New All Hats truss designer testing, and the JobLine and is not opposed to relocation once he York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Relocation: Arizona candidate profile, we have the tools to do is comfortable with the company and their Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, location. Tested senior designer in under Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Engineered panel and truss design, the job right, Guaranteed! an hour. MiTek software, single family, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, developed material take off for turnkey commercial, mega multifamily expereince.

Washington DC, New Hampshire, build up, worked in coordination with I have been doing this for over 23 years.

This is one of the best candidates I have seen Vermont multiple plants and design teams, worked Because of my reputation for Strict this year. Definitely "A" list... I'm not saying closely with material suppliers on take offs Confidentiality, I am the go-to Recruiter for our industry. more about him for confidentiality reasons. An energetic, out-of-the-box, problem- and estimating.

--------------------------------------------------- solving, executive with a science-based ID: C18266 holistic approach to manufacturing, I've worked for decades in the construction Put me on your team and I will show you Senior Sales Management | General building products and other business industry. Not only in new construction, how having theJobLine as your “Recruiter Manager | Regional Manager operations; I am recognized for my vision, but additions and remodels as well using Down the Hall” can solve your hiring needs.

Relocation: Arizona, California, Texas, business acumen, integrity, work ethic and innovative designs for added value and to USA - Southwest capability to cultivate durable professional drive down cost. In addition to experience Don’t miss the relationships. Practitioner of “Lean and JIT” with MiTek, Wallbuilder and other design perfect employee!

Proven Engineered Wood Components manufacturing principles, setting metrics, software packages, I have extensive manual industry leader with 20 years of experience. improving key performance indicators, trig/math skills. I use these to back check Expert level knowledge of wood trusses, reducing costs, expanding production questionable loads as well to design from Talk to me today! wall panels, I-joist and related products. capacity and sales – all improving the scratch in the field when needed. I have also 800-289-5627 x1 Seeking a long-term leadership position with bottom line. Skilled in business analysis, written tutorials for the training of others twm@thejobline.com a progressive company. Built and developed strategic planning, market and sales and checked other designer's work as a new start up locations from 0 to upwards of development; ability to drive multi-million Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things 45 million dollars in annual revenue. dollar growth, institute “Best Practices” for being equal, I love working in components See What I can do for You! --------------------------------------------------- small to medium emerging and expanding whether designing, cutting, building or companies, managing budgets to $ 30M setting components at the site. with full P&L accountability and oversight. ---------------------------------------------------

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Available Candidates ID: C11630 Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer Relocation: South Carolina 13 years' experience in truss design. 2 years as Design Manager. Scored near Senior Designer with only a calculator, MiTek, AutoCAD, FASTBeam, TJ Beam software. Has worked remote and in office.

Considering relocation as shown. Will also work remote.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have worked in wall paneling include a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex.

In addition to wall panels...I also add in blocking, windows, doors, etc. I also do bundling and paperwork as well.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/EWP/ Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software. Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

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

Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16126 Truss Design Manager | Location Manager | MIT Relocation: Texas, USA - South, USA Southwest, Utah, USA - Western I'm dedicated to being the best in what I do. Aside from being one of the top performing designers, I have taken other responsibilities that include training and database management. I have worked on extra projects from quality control to inventory management. Though I may train a beginning designer, I always find something that they can teach me. My continued goal is not only to advance my career, but to share my knowledge and skills with others. WTCA QC/QA, MiTek Sapphire, CAD, BSME. --------------------------------------------------ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming 30 years' experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Door experience includes managing three Production Managers and five Production Supervisors, consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 doors and 10,000 face frames per day.

Responsible for the manufacturing functions of all mill operations, five frame component machining cells, three frame assembly operations, four door component machining cells, three door assembly clamps, three door profiling lines, two wide belt sanding lines and specialty machining and assembly cells.

Flooring experience: Responsible for all plant functions including budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two Production Departments, Quality Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager including the CI program. Their staffs consist of eleven Supervisors and 330 hourly employees.

The door plant operation dries lumber, cuts dimension stock, assembles and sands the doors. The panel plant produces the

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates veneered flat and raised center panels, by cutting engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer to the substrate. Both plants are equipped with finishing lines.

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

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

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

Thom's Notes: Candidate has been out of truss design a few years but has been in total envelope design for Architects including structure and architecture. Scored at the national average for designers with 12 + years' experience, but in almost half their time. This candidate should be at a Senior Designer level, with exceptional speed in a short period of time. This is a great candidate who is willing to take less to invest in himself if given an opportunity.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16169 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States My objective to find a company that I can use my skills to work as a remote designer.

I have a successful design business now but would like to be part of a growing company with benefits. Has MiTek and ITW software experience. Excellent test scores. 5 Star candidate.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11827 Remote Estimator - Truss/EWP/Lumber/Construction Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, generate quantity take-offs on building materials, design I-joist floor systems, design 2x floor systems, design stick built roof/ceiling joist systems, create layouts for the above roof/floor systems, as a Remote Estimator. Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction. Tested 73 on the JLTDSE. ---------------------------------------------------

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November 2018 #10232 Page #84 ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field. From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager.

I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best.

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

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16034 Truss Designer, Truss Designer - SmallMedium Multifamily, Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Designer - Remote, Senior Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Design Manager Relocation: Massachusetts As Senior Architectural Panel Designer Coordinating architectural and structural plans to develop manufactured walls sections for install in field such tasks as: • Coordinating between Architect, Structural Engineer and General contractor to find conflicts to prevent the delay in schedule during the construction phase.

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

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: New York Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial buildings, and apartment complexes. Quickly became a team leader and was considered company wide as an expert in truss framing and computer applications. Provided training for a group of 30 experienced component designers in topics including load tracking, truss and layout optimization, and hardware specification. Optimization training helped to reduced material costs by 5%. Developed departmental procedures to increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. Reduced errors on repetitive projects by 25% by creating the master project file database, which organized and provided fast and easy access to project information. Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects.

Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied results to new estimates.

Reduced estimating time by 75% Managed up to 10 designers/sales reps. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. FAX: 800-524-4982

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ID: C15999 production work and building trusses, and all the truss department and warehouse Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | working with a strong team in an established employees. When needed I would get on EWP | Installed Sales company. Continue to learn new procedures, the production line to help out, give breaks Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kensystems, skills, and earn more about the truss or to just have a little fun at doing my old tucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, building industry. I enjoy working with my job. Between the two departments I was Tennessee, Virginia hands, building things, and having a sense of responsible for approximately 40 people.

16 years' experience in outside sales of pride in the high quality of the end product. Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber trusses, wall panels, engineered wood --------------------------------------------------- packages. components, stairs and other building ID: C15857 --------------------------------------------------materials. Projects range from tract to Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss ID: C15763 high volume multifamily apartments. Has Designer | Design Manager Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Muldeveloped new territory, improved sales Relocation: California tifamily in lagging markets, and met or exceeded Relocation: Kentucky sales goals in most years. Has turn key Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, installed sales experience, and has limited layout, optimization, cutting/production Truss Designer with 3 years experience, design skills from the past. Please inquire documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW for additional information. Easy relocate. checking others work, scheduling, repairs, software experience. "Looking to work --------------------------------------------------- customer service, inside sales, and field for a well established truss company as a We’re here when you need help!

ID: C15995 measurements. Software used: MiTek and remote designer in both wall panels and visit: www.thejobline.com Truss Designer - MiTek AutoCAD. Component experience includes truss design. I want to continue to grow my email: mail@thejobline.com Relocation: Florida floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and design skills so that I can be the best designer hardware. Market experience includes tract, than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of or call Thomas McAnally Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, single family, single family custom, multi- the job and look forward to working through for Personalized Service layout, optimization, and cutting/production family, and light commercial. My volume projects one day at a time." Experience with STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! documents. Secondary duties: checking was varied depending on projects. Has used residential, commercial, and multifamily others work. Software used: MiTek and MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft design, with emphasis on multifamily.

Available Candidates AutoCAD. Component experience includes Office programs.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11239 floor trusses and roof trusses. Market ID: C10810 VP Operations/Multi Plant - Truss/ experience includes single family, multi- The candidate has been out of the industry, Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Panel/EWP/Lumber family, light commercial, and agriculture. working in parallel jobs, and wants to return Relocation: Virginia Relocation: Texas My volume was varied depending on to a design position. Scored Senior Designer projects. 2 years experience, MiTek using an HP calculator, 8 years after his 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales.

Multi-plant operations manager with software. last truss design job. Speed was faster than Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, extensive P&L, executive, and operations --------------------------------------------------- average too. It may take a little time for cutting/production documents, and takeoff. experience. Responsible for 10+ locations, ID: C11596 him to get up to speed on the latest software. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, single family, multifamily, commercial.

Design Manager/Senior Designer Ranked 5 out of 5 in our system. customer service, inside sales, and field More information available in resume and Truss/I-Joist/EWP --------------------------------------------------- measurements. Software used: MiTek, profile.

Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta ID: C11251 AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component Management - Truss/Panel/EWP experience includes floor trusses and roof Compensation: TBD Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to Relocation: USA - ALL States trusses. Market experience includes tract, my design team, re-check all design prior to single family, single family custom, multiThom's Notes: I have recruited for this production, and training of my team. I also Oversaw all areas of operations and family, light commercial, and agriculture. candidate when he was VP of Operadesign roof and floor system for the custom production as well as managers of those My volume was varied depending on tions over multiple plants. He rates 5/5 home we get. I also get involve in sales as a areas, a total of 35 employees. Led company projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has on our scale. technical representative. Software: MiTek, from operating in red to the black in first an engineering related associates degree/ --------------------------------------------------AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine. year. Responsible for P & L. Brought drafting ID: C11348 labor percentage from 26% to 14-15%.

Sales/Management - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Distribue le travaille (Ferme de toit & Increased gross margin by 10%. Led process Compensation: $45k+ Software Poutrelle de plancher) pour mon equipe, of branching into new areas of structural --------------------------------------------------Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, Agis comme personne ressource,fais la building components in a strategic alliance ID: C14506 USA - South verification final avant la production et with Keymark Enterprise.

EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales dessine les plans de montage du toit et du Relocation: Virginia I have worked in the wood component plancher pour les maisons plus complex Compensation: $60k+ business since 1980. Over the years I have assignee a mon equipe. J'ai aussi un role de --------------------------------------------------- Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ worked for plate & Software Vendors, representant technique. Programme: Mitek, ID: C15796 Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce Truss Manufacturers, started my own AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine Production Manager - Truss framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered truss business and have run other peoples --------------------------------------------------Relocation: Florida wood products. Responsible for working businesses. I have pretty much done every ID: C15891 with builders and retailers to create the job you can find in a truss plant at least to Truss Production Manager | Supeprvi- 20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss most cost effective solution for their project. fill in when needed. My objective is to find sor production and also the warehouse. In the Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate a company where I can use my experience Relocation: Colorado Truss department, I made sure the line had gravity loads and sizing wood products to to help promote a profitable and safe work what materials they needed to build, usually support the load. Understanding the IRC environment.

Oversaw day-to-day operations of plant, for the next days orders. I tried to keep building code for wood-framed structures.

--------------------------------------------------trained new employees on all plant them at least one day ahead, unless there Explaining structural framing details to ID: C12315 machinery, ensured plant met production were special orders. I made sure production builders and salespeople. Training other COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ deadlines, shipping and receiving of quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for designers in load development and design LBM materials, loading of finished product the Truss and warehouse, then maintained software.

Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, onto trucks for delivery, documentation of that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure --------------------------------------------------Michigan, Ohio managerial related records, forklift certified. workers were pulling the orders correctly 7 years' experience, began as a sawyer. then also loading them correctly on the Drove growth in Sales that necessitated truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales My objective is to utilize my experience in my employees. I hired, fired and trained

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Grew commercial and multi-family sales with over 100% growth in total revenue. Developed and implemented improved plant management and safety systems. Manage all operations including production management and scheduling, fleet procurement and management, all HR functions and all accounting/banking functions.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11264 Senior Management: Building Components/Systems Relocation: USA - ALL States, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona Director of Field Operations/Field Engineering Mgr./Senior Manufacturing E n g i n e e r, S y s t e m s D e v e l o p e r a n d Implementer of residential construction component processes ranging from cost controls, engineering design, manufacturing equipment, procedures, quality assurance and complete installation of the building components.

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

Divisional President/Director of Operations for a$200M commercial building contractor.

Within two years managed start up of a separate self-sufficient profitable $5M manufacturing and erection subsidiary of engineered class-A steel and cold roll form steel structural components for the PHONE: 800-289-5627

commercial and multi-family building industry. Directed 4 managers in all business operations and 60 personnel nation wide.

Member of a multi company design build teams to provide more economical construction projects.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming 35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders and service the account through Design, Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, and problem solving. Also service National accounts which involves solving all the in-field problems. Dealing directly with the project Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane, don't work, design errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and project engineers.

Will also consider a remote estimator position.

Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15679 LGS Truss & Panel PE Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA - South As Engineering Manager I was responsible for oversight of all technical and engineering engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout.

As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nation-wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000.

I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15658 Senior Truss Designer Relocation: Saskatchewan As Design Manager: Primary duties: in house design staff supervision with a remote team (of designers) based in India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber.

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture.

My volume was varied depending on projects.

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents.

Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Canadian citizen, eligible for NAFTA visa. BSCE --------------------------------------------------ID: C10042 Designer/Estimator/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Utah

I have 8 years industry experience and 7.5 years experience in this position.

Markets include tract, single family, I was responsible for calling on builders custom, high end, multi-family, light and retail lumberyards selling floor and commercial, and agriculture. Prodroof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. ucts include floor trusses, roof trusses, I would talk to the builder or lumI-Joists, lumber, and complete framing beryard salesperson to see what there packages. My primary duties include exact needs were and would then do a design, layout, optimization, cutting/ hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was production documents, and takeoff. I Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

November 2018 #10232 Page #86 was also responsible for checking others work, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek, TJ Expert.

Compensation:$50k+ --------------------------------------------------ID: C14608 Truss Designer Relocation: Florida My objective is to be a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company. I like challenging projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work on time, not just punch a time clock and leave problems at the door. With that being said if needed I will put in extra hours to complete the task at hand. I got laid off as a truss designer back in 2007 and have done many things to keep food on the table. I have two years of Alpine experience as a designer and 4 years as a Truss Engineer II, plus 20 years of AutoCAD experience. Prior to that I was a layout designer for commercial floor plans and equipment. Please consider giving me a chance. I will work hard and get back up to speed fast. I have a certificate in Architectural Technology, plus training from Alpine, AutoCAD and Microstation.

Compensation: Very Reasonable --------------------------------------------------ID: C10410 Outside Sales/Sales Manager/Product Manager - Modular/Building Components.

Relocation: Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, USA - Southwest, USA ALL States, British Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Quebec, South Carolina, Alberta, Canada Western/Central Specializing in Sales Management, and Builder/Developer sales of Modular Homes and Engineered Building Components. Market penetration, product management and project management specialist with over 15 years of experience. Works with Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Manufacturers, and end users to develop, sell and produce projects including Tract Homes, Modular Homes (Single and Multi Story), and Component Packages. This is not a blue sky guy. He has hands on experience in Lumber Sales, Modular Home Sales, Builder/Developer Sales, and managing new products from concept, design, engineering, approvals, manufacturing, marketing, to successful sales programs. MBA: Marketing & Finance.

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Muchos trabajadores han estado cerca de una sierra o pulidora abrasiva portátil sin darse cuenta en ningún momento del peligro que corrían. La seguridad personal puede peligrar debido a varias funciones de este tipo de maquinaria: la fuente de alimentación eléctrica, un fallo de la hoja, la rueda o el disco o el peligro de partículas en el aire.

Many workers have been near an operating portable, abrasive saw Antes de usarlas, las herramientas, los cables y los accesorios or grinder without ever realizing their danger. Personal safety can be deben inspeccionarse para asegurar un funcionamiento no peligroso. El endangered by several functions of this operador de los equipos debe estar protegido type of machinery - by the power source, contra la electrocución por medio de un blade, wheel or from a disk failure or circuito interruptor a tierra o un programa de hazard from flying or airborne particles. aseguramiento de puesta a tierra de equipos.

No se debe permitir a nadie utilizar una Before use, tools, cords and herramienta eléctrica en zonas mojadas o accessories should be inspected to insure húmedas. Los operadores de herramientas safe operation. The equipment operator de aire comprimido e hidráulicas deben should be protected from electrocution asegurarse de que la presión de suministro no by a ground-fault circuit interrupter exceda las recomendaciones del fabricante or an assured equipment grounding de la herramienta. La presión excesiva puede conductor program. No one should ever be romper las mangueras, dañar las herramientas permitted to use an electrical tool in wet y aumentar la velocidad de operación más allá or damp areas. Operators of compressed de los límites de seguridad. air and hydraulically operated tools should make certain that supply pressure Algunas sierras abrasivas funcionan con does not exceed the tool manufacturer’s gasolina y solamente se deben utilizar en lugares recommendations. Excessive pressure can bien ventilados. Los operadores de equipos rupture hoses, damage tools, and increase que funcionan con gasolina deben cumplir operating speed beyond safe limits. con todas las normas de almacenamiento o transporte de líquidos inflamables y seguir los Some abrasive saws are gasoline reglamentos aplicables. powered and should only be used in well ventilated areas. Operators of gasoline Recuerde las siguientes recomendaciones powered equipment should comply relativas a hojas, ruedas y discos: with all flammable liquid storage or • No usar nunca una herramienta sin protección transportation guidelines, and follow applicable regulations. Here are • No forzar una hoja, rueda o disco a entrar en una herramienta some blade, wheel and disk tips worth remembering: •

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Los trabajadores también deben tener conocimiento de los peligros Never exceed the safe maximum operating speed marked on para la salud en el aire, debido a los abrasivos y adhesivos en las hojas, the blade, wheel or disk ruedas o discos, y también a los materiales con los que se usan las Workers should also be aware of the airborne health hazards which sierras y pulidoras. Los trabajadores deben recibir instrucción en el uso can come from abrasives and bonders in blades, wheels, or disks and de cualquier equipo de protección personal, incluidas las caretas de also from the materials on which the saws and grinders are used. They protección facial o las protecciones para la vista, así como los aparatos should be instructed in the use of any personal protective equipment, respiratorios que sean necesarios para protegerlos contra los peligros including face or eye shields and respirators, necessary to protect them físicos o en el aire cuando trabajan con sierras o pulidoras abrasivas o from physical or airborne hazards when working with or around portable cerca de las mismas. abrasive saws and grinders.

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American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Annual Meeting West Florida Truss Assoc. (WFTA) Educational Workshop NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) Annual Convention Bay Area Wood Design Symposium Mid Atlantic SBCA Chapter Meeting North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Traders Market AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers Summit Greenbuild International Conference and Expo American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Conference – West HIVE (Housing Innovation, Vision & Economics) JLC Live Northwest

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Hickory, NC Boston, MA Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL Houston, TX

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NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) Iowa Truss Manufacturers Assoc. (ITMA) Legislative Breakfast

Las Vegas, NV Des Moines, IA

February 25 – 27

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2019 Conference

New Orleans, LA

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Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Iowa Lumber Convention Independent Dealers Education Association Services (IDEAS) Show

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Questions Answered: Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls

By Paul McEntee, S.E.

In this article, Paul McEntee follows up on our July 25 webinar, Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls, by answering some of the interesting questions raised by attendees.

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e presented an hour-long webinar recently about using fire wall hangers in Type III wood-frame buildings, how they are tested and what the code requirements are for these buildings. In case you weren’t able to join our discussion, you can watch the on-demand webinar and earn PDH and CEU credits online.

As with our previous webinars, we ended with a Q&A session for the attendees. But clearly, we needed more time to chat. Tom Evans, our project manager for hangers, and I answered as many as we could in the time allowed, but we were quickly overwhelmed. Following the webinar, we sat down and answered all of them. Here are some of the commonly asked questions and their answers, but if you’d like to see the full list, it is online.

Fire Wall Hanger Code Definitions and Requirements Isn’t there a difference between two-hour firewalls and twohour fire-rated walls?

A two-hour fire-rated wall includes all wall types with a two-hour rating. A two-hour fire wall is more specific and has the requirement of maintaining its independence and integrity regardless of whether the adjacent floors or roof fails.

I would like a clarification — how would the provisions of the 2015 IBC Section 706.2 Structural Stability be compliant with this solution for a “Fire Wall”? I see how this would work with a Fire Partition and a Fire Barrier.

The typical application for use in Type III construction would be a “Fire Barrier” because a wall needs floors on both sides for structural stability. A “Fire Wall” application may be at an interior area separation wall where there is framing on both sides of the wall. So if one side burns away, the floor framing on the other side is there to provide stability. In a lot of multi-family projects, the walls are double 2x4 walls with an airspace, primarily for sound. That also helps meet the fire requirements, since the framing and wall on one side could burn away leaving the other wall still intact. However, I suppose technically that’s not a fire wall but two independent fire barriers.

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Could you explain the char rate again and how it is used for a fire rating determination?

NDS® Chapter 16 and AWC Tech Note 10 have nominal char rate definitions and equations to calculate effective char rate and required char depth for up to two-hour resistance. So you calculate the thickness of wood required to achieve the desired rating and provide at least that thickness to ensure the fire will not char through the wood in that time. If you are designing heavy timber, you oversize the beam/post by the required char depth. However, there are more details to it in the AWC Tech Note that need to be considered. Remember, this is a tool to rate char of a “standard” fire, thus a comparison tool to compare to other similarly rated systems. Actual fires and conditions will, of course, vary in intensity from the standard.

It is important to note that the F and T ratings and Intertek listing for the Simpson Strong-Tie DG series is based on an actual ASTM E814 two-hour fire test — i.e., not based on calculations alone.

Is it acceptable to use non-FRT material in an exterior bearing wall of Type III? Shouldn’t the material be noncombustible?

The IBC reference is below. Noncombustible material is required, but fire-retardant-treated is also permitted in the section. So non-FRT would not be allowed for the wood framing in Type III. 602.3 Type III. Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code.

Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a two-hour rating or less.

Fire Wall Hanger Installation

On an interior wall with hangers on both sides, is the plywood subfloor (diaphragm) permitted to be continuous over the wall, or is it discontinued by the wall sheathing?

That is up to the local jurisdiction. In most cases, the decking is continuous to the outside face of the wall plates. The type of detailing that is being discussed is for a fire barrier, not a code-defined fire wall.

Does the hanger need to resist fire in these assemblies? Is intumescent paint required?

For the two-hour rating of the wall, the hanger does not need to have fire resistance. If you’re talking about the floor-ceiling assembly, the hanger would have to be part of the rating. However, to our knowledge, floor-ceiling fire tests are typically done without hangers. In many one-hour rated assemblies, the 5/8” gypsum ceiling provides much of the rating. Intumescent paint is not required on Simpson Strong-Tie hangers unless specifically called out on the plans.

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I am concerned about the slot in the drywall around the hanger. Doesn’t this affect the rating?

The notch that is cut in the drywall around the hanger does not reduce the two-hour rating for the wall.

In fact, that is the entire purpose of running ASTM test E814. The drywall notches were part of the fire test and are fully described in our design, which is found in our literature and in the Intertek Directory.

Please feel free to contact Simpson if you have questions about that.

Fire Wall Hanger Design/Load Rating/Testing What’s the typical reduction factor for face-mounted hangers’ capacity when they are attached over wood structural panel sheathing or drywall?

We have allowable loads for DG and DGH hangers installed over wood structural panel sheathing available on the product pages. Reductions are (roughly) 5–10%, but specific values are available in an engineering letter. The hanger is not intended to be installed over drywall, but can be installed over the sheathing.

Face-mounted hangers installed through drywall could see a significant reduction. This is especially true with nails, as they have limited bending strength to span through the gypsum board (drywall).

For lighter loads, the DU/DHU hangers are designed to be installed over two layers of drywall. For higher loads, we have tested several face-mount hangers that use Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws installed through two layers of drywall into solid headers, and they perform well.

Load information will be published soon. A face-mount hanger mounted on a wood structural panel over a solid beam has no reduction, provided that the sheathing is well attached to the beam. See engineering letter L-C-FCMNTSHTG18 for more information.

The more a hanger stands off a wall the more moment from the loads get into the framing along with shear. How do you deal with that?

The vertical offset causes a moment in the hanger. The resisting moment is supplied by a couple made from two horizontal forces: (1) nails in shear at the top flange; and (2) bearing of the hanger against the wall which occurs against the face of the wall top plates.

The footnotes for the load tables specify a reduced load capacity for joists spaced less than 16“ on center.

Is the load governed by the capacity of the top plate?

Correct. There is a certain amount of torsion induced into the top plate. We tested for 16″ o.c. joist spacing. Presumably the reduction would be linearly proportional to a reduced spacing. At this time we do not take advantage of increased spacings.

Miscellaneous Questions What makes a fire-rated hanger different than any other hanger?

Just to clarify, the hanger itself is not a fire-rated hanger. The hanger has been evaluated in its use in a rated two-hour wall assembly. However, what makes the DG series different from most other joist hangers is the short cantilever section through the drywall notch, which allows it NOT to require notching into the wall cavity.

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Can this series of hangers be used with a single layer of drywall?

These hangers can be used with single-layer systems, because the drywall is not required to achieve the allowable loads. However, Simpson Strong-Tie does not claim the F and T ratings for a one-hour system using one layer of gypsum drywall. For a single layer, we have much more economical hanger solutions in the technical bulletin T-C-TFWALL16. However, the standard hangers installed over drywall require the drywall to be installed first.

Are these the only hangers or methods that Simpson Strong-Tie provides for two-hour fire-rated approved walls?

No. We also have the DU/DHU/DHUTF series hanger which installs over the drywall using StrongDrive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws into the wall top plates. The information can be found in our Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2017) on pages 196–197 or on our website.

Watch the webinar recording and earn CEUs. After viewing this webinar, you should be able to: • Understand the testing for fire wall construction.

• Explain methods of connecting floor joists on a two-hour fire wall.

• Identify the code requirements for two-hour fire walls.

Participants can earn 1 professional development hour (PDH) or — by passing the accompanying test — 0.1 continuing education unit (CEU).

The article, Questions Answered: Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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4 Building Material Company Challenges (and One Big Surprise) I Learned at the Whizard Summit

By Mark Mitchell, Whizard Strategy

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’m not just a teacher at my Whizard Summits, I’m also a student. I show up to each event ready to share my knowledge, but I also learn a lot from the companies who attend.

The major thing I learn about at each of these events are the biggest challenges building material companies are currently facing. These challenges fall into four categories: • Challenges I was already aware of, which validate my thinking • Challenges I was not aware of, which educate me • Challenges my attendees are aware of but don’t know how to deal with • Challenges my attendees don’t see, but that is so obvious to me, I can barely understand how they don’t recognize them Some of the companies that attend the Summit also surprise me by being ahead of their competitors in some unexpected areas.

Let me start with where I was most pleasantly surprised, and then we’ll dig into those challenges everyone is facing.

A Pleasant Surprise: Building Material Companies Are Taking Action For over a year, I have been advising building material companies about the growth of off-site construction.

This major development is going to bring huge changes to the way they do business and it’s going to bring them very quickly.

When I write about this, I get more interest and comments than when I write about any other subject. Still, I have felt that most building material companies don’t recognize how important this is to their future.

I was expecting the attendees to tell me they were aware of these coming changes and were starting to think about them, but because business is so good today as they really haven’t put serious thought into it and certainly have no concrete action plan.

I might have underestimated a lot of these companies. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of attendees who not only recognize how the boom in off-site construction will change their business, but have already taken action by meeting with Katerra and some of the other major companies leading this change.

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A Building Material Company Challenge I Was Aware Of One thing that did not surprise me was the shrinking importance of product differentiation. What differentiates one product from another and makes one a little better than the other just doesn’t matter all that much to customers these days.

Customers can see a difference between a product like house wrap and an alternative like the ZIP system. But they don’t see much of a difference between one house wrap and another.

New customers are also less likely to see the value in a building material company’s brand name.

So, what do they care about? You might think it’s an expected level of performance and a competitive price, but those are table stakes.

The deciding factor, one that is becoming more and more important, is how easy is it to deal with your company.

The attendees were aware of this shift and the rising level of customer dissatisfaction when customers are dealing with their companies.

A Building Material Company Challenge I Was Not Aware Of One of the challenges I learned about was social media.

I was already aware that building material companies have a hard time getting their salespeople to use social media.

I’m not the only one who noticed that trend. Builders, architects, and other customers are contacting manufacturers to ask why their sales reps aren’t following, liking, or commenting on their social media pages. Even with direct requests like these, sales reps are still reluctant to get on social media and engage with their customers.

But what I didn’t realize is that some companies are directing their employees not to do anything on social media. This happens when their legal departments are concerned that if the company or their employee is deposed, the opposing legal team will use anything they can find on social media against them.

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I get that to some extent. I can understand not wanting employees to make product claims online. What I don’t understand is why they can’t even go on LinkedIn or Facebook to wish a customer happy birthday or congratulate them on a promotion.

Companies who don’t face these restrictions can interact with their customers more directly, and their customers are noticing the difference it makes. That gives them a real advantage over their more cautious competitors.

A Challenge Attendees Are Aware Of (But Don’t Know How to Deal With) The industry has sped up and everyone is aware of this.

The amount of change and the speed it’s coming in are unprecedented. New products are being accepted at a much faster rate than ever before. Some of these new products can replace or eliminate the need for your product.

The traditional methods of sourcing and distribution are being changed to improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs. But there are many players in this area and it’s difficult to know who is going to win and who you should align yourself with.

A Challenge Attendees Don’t See (But Seems Obvious to Me) Talk to most building material companies about their sales and marketing and you’ll think you’ve stepped into the past.

What it takes to be a successful field salesperson is very different today than it was when a lot of these companies got started. Most companies, however, haven’t updated the way they make sales. They still have a traditional view of field sales and, as a result, they’re getting lower and lower returns from field sales every year.

It’s the same with their marketing. Companies are still clinging to traditional marketing methods, even though they’re costlier, less effective, and much more difficult to track and measure than new approaches to online or digital marketing.

Building material startups have the right idea. They’re coming into the market with a clean slate. They’ll use the sales and marketing strategies that will work best because they’re not held back by the legacy of a successful past.

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The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be Every Whizard Summit gives me a bird’s eye view of the building materials industry. Hearing directly from so many companies shows me exactly what challenges they’re facing, what is going to disrupt the way they do business and how they are getting ready (or not) to face these changes.

One of the biggest challenges these days has to do with the way building material companies think about the future.

A lot of companies still act like they have time to wait for the coming changes in the industry – they don’t need to update their digital marketing strategy or throw out their old customer relations playbook just yet.

What they don’t realize is that the future ain’t what it used to be. The future used to be slow and distant.

Companies were able to take their time. They could wait a few years before reacting to the changes they saw coming.

Now, the future is coming at us fast. Changes are happening so quickly that the whole industry is shifting right before your eyes.

Dealing with the future can’t be low on a building material company’s to-do list anymore. If you’re not taking steps to adapt to coming changes today, you’re waiting too long and you risk getting left in the dust.

It’s my hope that more building material companies are staying one step ahead of these changes. And with any luck, I’ll get another pleasant surprise at the next Whizard Summit.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Redesigns RCKW Kneewall Connector for Greater Concrete and Steel Anchoring Versatility

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October 10, 2018 – Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has redesigned its popular RCKW rigid kneewall connector for cold-formed steel construction to provide a versatile, two-anchor option for contractors using 1/2”- or 3/8”-diameter concrete anchors, resulting in faster and more efficient installation. When higher loads are required, the RCKW can be combined with the RCKWS stiffener (sold separately) to provide additional capacity for maximizing overturning moment resistance.

Fabricated from heavy-gauge, G90 galvanized steel, the RCKW and RCKWS have three large holes allowing either a one-anchor solution at the edge or center of a slab or a two-anchor solution for applications requiring higher capacities at the center of the slab. The screw holes and anchor holes in the stiffener line up with those in the RCKW clip, making fastener and anchor installation a snap.

“The redesign, offering additional anchoring options, answers the contractor’s need for greater versatility in cold-formed steel connectors that are adaptable and easy to use,” said Simpson Strong-Tie senior product manager Clifton Melcher, P.E. “Multiple install options and load solutions help simplify installations while providing required rotation resistance to meet unique load requirements.”

In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie has successfully tested the two-anchor solution with 3/8”-diameter anchors, suited for shallower-embedment applications such as fluted decks. Features of the RCKW system include: • Unique small and large anchor-hole patterns permit anchorage to both concrete and structural steel.

• Stiffened anchorage leg flanges provide greater overturning moment resistance.

• Large anchor holes accommodate 1/2”-diameter Simpson Strong-Tie® Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchors or Strong-Bolt® 2 wedge anchors.

• Additional smaller-diameter anchor holes enable attachment to structural steel with #12 self-drilling screws.

• RCKWS stiffeners can be secured to the RCKW clip with screws, optimizing resistance to overturning and rotational moments.

In addition to co-hosting the Decks Done Right workshops, Simpson Strong-Tie showcase a full range of structural, deck and Quik Drive® fastening products, their complete line of Outdoor Accents® decorative structural hardware, and their patent-pending MPBZ moment post base at the DeckExpo event.

For more information about the RCKW system — including fastener pattern options, installation diagrams, and tables for allowable moment, rotational stiffness and allowable shear and tension loads for both concrete and steel applications — visit strongtie.com/rckw.

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Simpson Strong-Tie to Showcase Solution-Driven Building Component Design and Project Management Software at BCMC October 15, 2018 – Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will showcase their Component Solutions® (CS) software at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) October 23-26 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.

At exhibit booth #1115, Simpson Strong-Tie will provide BCMC attendees with an overview of Component Solutions software.

CS Truss Studio® and CS Director® provide simple and robust tools for project management, truss design. and fabrication. With its intuitive user interface, this flexible software solution is designed to support collaboration with other industry software and machinery applications. This approach provides a practical and scalable choice model for component manufacturing businesses.

“The BCMC show is always a great venue for component professionals to share ideas and innovations for improving component design and manufacturing,” said April Burt, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of Integrated Component Systems. “We’re looking forward to sharing the capabilities of the Component Solutions software and exploring how we can partner with component designers, fabricators and builders to take advantage of new opportunities in this growing building sector.”

CS Truss Studio software integrates truss design components into a 3D environment to provide dynamic interaction between layout and design, enabling manufacturers to analyze and engineer entire truss layouts with speed and efficiency. CS Director project management software complements CS Truss Studio software by consolidating project information into a single, central location accessible by both onsite and remote personnel. Other key highlights of Component Solutions include the following: • A configurable and scalable management solution that will grow with your business • An intuitive, easy-to-learn layout and design solution • PDF, DWG, DXF, and BIM files that can be imported or exported as needed to expedite design and collaborate with other building professionals • Complete integration between layout and truss design view • Customized reporting Component Solutions is part of a growing suite of value-driven design and project management software solutions from Simpson Strong-Tie. For additional information about Component Solutions software, visit www.strongtie. com/ics. For more information about BCMC, visit the official conference website.

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News & Announcements How to Survive an ICE Inspection Posted October 11, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission

NAHB has teamed up with a team of immigration law experts to provide members with information on what to expect – and what to do – when a jobsite gets a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ICE has ramped up oversight of employers’ obligations to verify the validity of each employee’s identity and employment, and is serving up inspection notices all over the country.

When ICE Comes Calling: U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement on the Jobsite offers a look at how these inspections work.

While the report offers great tips for members, it’s important to understand that it is not legal advice: Employers should consult with immigration counsel and establish a response protocol in case of a raid or audit, and ensure that all field superintendents are prepared and all employees know that the first thing to do is to contact their boss.

“Federal government inspection can be intimidating, and ICE visits are no exception. However, planning ahead will facilitate compliance and place you and your company in a far more confident position,” the report says.

Read it online at: https://www.nahb.org/-/media/Sites/NAHB/nahb-priorities/ICE-audit-201810.ashx.

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News & Announcements Comment Period Now Open for NGBS Changes Posted October 4, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission The draft of the 2020 edition of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open for comment.

Builders, remodelers, code officials – in fact, all members of the public – are invited to take a look at the proposed changes to the standard and submit their opinions. The deadline is Nov. 12.

The changes on the draft are presented an underline-crossout version of the 2015 NGBS. As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard, NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates as a way to ensure advances in building codes, technology and other developments can be considered for incorporation.

Originally developed by NAHB and the International Code Council, the first edition of the National Green Building Standard was written by a 42-member consensus committee and approved by ANSI in January 2009, making it the first point-based rating system for green residential construction, remodeling and land development to be approved by ANSI. The 2020 NGBS has an expanded scope that allows for the rating system to be applied to mixed-use buildings where the residential portion is greater than 50% of gross floor area.

Among other proposals in the draft:  A brand-new Chapter 13: Commercial Spaces New Construction for use in mixed-use multifamily buildings  A new Chapter 12: Certified Compliance Path for Single-Family Homes, Townhomes, and Duplexes that may be of interest to production builders  A new performance path for water efficiency, the Water Rating index, in Section 804 and Appendix F. Home Innovation Research Labs is once again administering the NGBS development process. For additional information, go to HomeInnovation.com/NGBS. Questions about the public comment period or any part of the standards development process should be submitted via the online contact form.

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November 2018 #10232 Page #102

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Craig Webb, ProSales’ Long-Time Editor and Construction Supply Analyst, Announces the Creation of a New Company: Webb Analytics LLC DC-based firm will provide building industry insiders and investors with high-value connections, analysis, data, and content on the current state of and future opportunities/threats in construction supply WASHINGTON--Craig Webb, the long-time editor of ProSales, America’s most-honored publication for building material dealers, announced today the launch of his new firm: Webb Analytics LLC. The business will provide insights, data, and connections to help construction supply insiders and investors make better decisions. Its key offerings include custom research, custom content, strategic consulting, data and analysis, and business development services.

to help LBM and other building products dealers achieve their goals,” Webb said. “Much as I have enjoyed writing stories, creating newsletters, and compiling the ProSales 100, I believe many of my greatest contributions have come through face-toface exchanges and special work done for dealers nationwide.

Webb Analytics will be the vehicle that will enable me to provide deeper analysis, help more people, and foster more fruitful connections.”

Webb is forming Webb Analytics after spending a dozen years as editor-in-chief of ProSales, where he won numerous national writing and editing awards, visited dealers in 49 states, and won renown for his speeches to groups across the U.S. as well as Japan and Canada. In addition, for the past five years Webb also has served as editor-in-chief of Remodeling, a premier publication for professional remodelers best known for its annual Cost vs.

Value report.

Webb founded Webb Analytics in partnership with Building Industry Partners (BIP), the leading private investment firm focused on the building materials industry. (www.buildingip. com).

Prior to joining ProSales, Webb worked as an editor and reporter at The Wall Street Journal in Brussels and New York. He served as chief economics reporter for United Press International, covered Congress and the White House for McGraw-Hill, was international trade editor at the Journal of Commerce, and worked for other organizations in newsrooms from Indiana to Italy.

Webb Analytics will offer the industry multiple ways to take advantage of Webb’s deep industry knowledge and connections.

His areas of expertise include: • The structure and competitive landscape of building supply today.

• Ownership, transaction and financing trends, both currently and in the years to come.

• Operational and financial best practices and benchmarking data.

• Current and emerging opportunities and threats.

In addition, Webb intends to publish a blog online and well as Webb Analytics Report, an e-newsletter in which he’ll analyze LBM developments and call on thought leaders to provide newsyou-can-use insights and best practices. To subscribe for this free publication, go to www.webb-analytics.com.

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“Over the past decade, BIP has partnered with some of the building industry’s most talented entrepreneurs in building leading independent companies,” Managing Partner Matt Ogden said. “Craig, a long-time friend and industry colleague of ours, is seeking to help the building industry prosper through better information. We’re honored and excited to sponsor Craig in his entrepreneurial debut.”

Webb Analytics has entered into an exclusive partnership and collaboration with Building Industry Advisors (www.buildingia. com) on opportunities relating to mergers, acquisitions, and capital placement. Webb Analytics will publish exclusive research and analytical content through joint newsletters and reports prepared in conjunction with Building Industry Advisors.

Michael Collins, Managing Director of Building Industry Advisors said, “We are extremely excited to partner with Craig Webb, one of the best-respected voices in the LBM distribution industry. We look forward to sharing research and information that decision-makers in the building products distribution and manufacturing segments can use in growing and improving the value of their businesses.”

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November 2018 #10232 Page #103

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Drexel Building Supply merging Truss Manufacturer: Truss Systems into the Drexel Family Drexel Building Supply announced this week that it will be merging truss manufacturer, Truss Systems into the Drexel family. Truss Systems is a leading manufacturer of floor and roof truss systems in Wisconsin. Drexel Building Supply partners with builders, commercial contractors and homeowners throughout Wisconsin to provide them with building materials including roofing, siding, doors, millwork, trusses, windows, cabinetry, decking, and more.

Truss Systems will continue to operate under the name Drexel Truss Systems and merge as part of the Drexel Building Supply team. The current leadership team at Truss Systems: Steve Szymanski, Sean Whalen, Jeff Gosda, and Terry Schneider, will continue at Drexel Truss Systems in their roles and continue to manage the day to day operations of the organization.

Drexel puts its team members first and we look forward to merging our Drexel team culture with our 50 new team members from Truss Systems.

Drexel Truss Systems will continue to serve the roofing and floor system needs in the Fox Valley and Green Bay market. Truss Systems truly complements what Drexel provides to its clients and will be a great asset to provide roof and floor truss systems for the Drexel Wrightstown location.

Merging Truss Systems into the Drexel fold will only strengthen Drexel’s service to its clients, as Truss Systems has a great reputation in the surrounding market. Furthermore, Drexel expanding into roof, floor and wall system manufacturing will continue to provide growth opportunities for our customers, suppliers, and team members.

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November 2018 #10232 Page #104

News & Announcements Toll Brothers Founder Robert I. Toll Steps Down as Executive Chairman; CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. Elected as Chairman

October 18, 2018 – Horsham, PA – Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) (www.tollbrothers.com), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that Robert I. Toll, co-founder of the Company, is stepping down from his current role as executive chairman of the Board of Directors at the end of the Company’s fiscal year on October 31, 2018.

Mr. Toll, age 77, will remain a member of the Board of Directors, will serve as a special advisor to the Company, and, effective November 1, 2018, will be honored with the lifetime title of chairman emeritus of the Board. In connection with Mr. Toll’s transition, the Board has elected Mr. Douglas C. Yearley, Jr., age 58, the Company’s chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors, to the position of chairman of the Board.

Mr. Yearley stated: “Bob Toll’s vision has skillfully guided Toll Brothers for over 50 years, during which he has become a nationally recognized leader in the homebuilding industry. On behalf of our Board and current and former employees, I want to thank Bob for his visionary leadership and the strong foundation he has built for our Company. I also want to personally thank him for his guidance and strong support over the 28 years that I have been with the Company. As we look to the future, I am grateful that we will continue to benefit from Bob’s knowledge, experience and counsel in his role as director and strategic advisor.”

Mr. Toll stated: “When Toll Brothers was founded more than fifty years ago, I could not have imagined the Company as it stands today. Doug Yearley’s appointment to the role of chairman of the Board of Directors represents the culmination of the leadership transition process we began when Doug assumed the position of chief executive officer in 2010. Doug is a tremendous leader with a successful track record of driving growth and profitability.”

Toll Brothers, Inc., A FORTUNE 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company began business over fifty years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. It operates in 22 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia (Toll Brothers Apartment Living), Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia.

Toll Brothers builds an array of luxury residential single-family detached, attached home, master planned resort-style golf, and urban low-, mid-, and high-rise communities, principally on land it develops and improves. The Company acquires and develops rental apartment and commercial properties through Toll Brothers Apartment Living, Toll Brothers Campus Living, and the affiliated Toll Brothers Realty Trust, and develops urban low-, mid-, and high-rise for-sale condominiums through Toll Brothers City Living. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development and land sale, golf course development and management, and landscape subsidiaries. Toll Brothers also operates its own security company, TBI Smart Home Solutions, which also provides homeowners with home automation and technology options. The Company also operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Through its Gibraltar Real Estate Capital joint venture, the Company provides builders and developers with land banking, non-recourse debt and equity capital.

In 2018, Toll Brothers was named World’s Most Admired Home Building Company in Fortune magazine’s survey of the World’s Most Admired Companies, the fourth year in a row it has been so honored. Toll Brothers was named 2014 Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is honored to have been awarded Builder of the Year in 2012 by Professional Builder magazine, making it the first two-time recipient. Toll Brothers proudly supports the communities in which it builds; among other philanthropic pursuits, the Company sponsors the Toll Brothers Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network, bringing opera to neighborhoods throughout the world. For more information, visit www.tollbrothers.com.

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November 2018 #10232 Page #105

News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Announces Acquisition of Ready Products and Radius Tools from Radius Track Corporation Pleasanton, Calif. – October 31, 2018 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions and a subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., recently acquired the Ready Products (Ready-Hat®, Ready-Track®, Ready-Arch® and Ready-Angle®) and Radius Tools (Radius Track Bender® and Radius Trim Bender™) from Radius Track Corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. The strategic acquisition is expected to help Simpson StrongTie expand its offering of solutions for cold-formed steel construction. Radius Track Corporation will continue as its own separate entity focused on the design, engineering and fabrication of sub-systems for curved and complex surfaces, both preconstruction and post-contract award.

The Ready Products are hand-bendable curved framing solutions for light-gauge steel framing invented by Radius Track owner Chuck Mears and introduced to the market in 2004. They are an alternative to the manual, laborintensive jobsite methods of cutting, snipping and shaping of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. The Radius Tools are portable curved framing hand tools enabling the user to bend CFS framing to create curved walls and soffits quickly and accurately on the jobsite. Radius Track was originally founded in 1997 to distribute these tools.

“We are excited about acquiring these product lines from Radius Track to continue to expand our offering of CFS framing solutions to new and existing customers. This acquisition aligns with our value proposition of being the trusted provider of building solutions to the construction industry,” said Jeremy Gilstrap, Simpson Strong-Tie General Manager of Concrete Construction Products.

Radius Track Corporation President, Bob Krebsbach, added, “The Radius Track team is delighted that Simpson Strong-Tie will now be offering the Ready Products and Radius Tools as part of their solution for CFS construction.

With their focus on exceptional customer service, we believe this acquisition will benefit their customers in providing time- and labor-savings on the jobsite.”

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November 2018 #10232 Page #106

News & Announcements For Component Manufacturers, MiTek MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ System Offers Up To 40% Labor Reduction

At BCMC 2018, MiTek Will Preview New Energy-Saving and Equipment Safety Features October 23, 2018 – CHESTERFIELD, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MiTek Industries, Inc. today announced that it has advanced the labor-saving capabilities of its systems. With just over one year in the field, the MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ system is reducing shop floor labor by up to 40% for its users.

The MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ system complements MiTek’s MatchPoint BLADE™ Wood Processing System (an automated saw and component manufacturing system) and MiTek’s Wizard PDS Auto Jigging system. Visit BCMC booth 206 to learn more.

At the BCMC show, MiTek will also display two newsworthy items: 1. A MiTek Finish Roller that offers a new safety controller (“category 3” safety-rated) with a pull cord on each end of the roller.

2. A variable frequency drive (VFD) that allows better power control of the MiTek Finish Roller, which can make it more efficient when pressing larger connector plates into trusses.

More About the MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ System: With the MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ System, users access software and a material-handling system that fully rounds out roof truss component manufacturing, while offering labor reduction. The complementary MatchPoint® Blade™ system offers sorting, optimizing, and printing capabilities, allowing unrivaled accuracy and speed. Plus, the MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ system all but eliminates truss manufacturing “set-up time,” a major factor that can limit truss production output.

With MiTek’s Virtual Plant software (MVP), users can also manage the truss manufacturing process, a.k.a. work in progress (WIP), far better than before, while increasing manufacturing capacity within a manufacturing facility’s existing footprint. Review the MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ system at this link, which includes a video overview: https://www. mitek-us.com/machinery/MatchPoint-DirectDrive/ About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ well-being, and its customers’ success, is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.MiTek-us.com and www. mii.com.

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November 2018 #10232 Page #107

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MiTek® Announces BMT Cloud™, a New Cloud Initiative for Users of BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online Focused on Mid-Volume Home Builders, BMT Cloud™ Will Join MiTek’s SAPPHIRE® Build, a Large-Volume Home Builder Solution, in Offering Home Builders an ERP Solution for Any Size Business October 24, 2018 – CHESTERFIELD, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MiTek has announced that the next versions of its BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online software solutions will be fully cloud-based.

Over the next 18 months, MiTek will begin offering users of BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online the option to migrate to a modern, unified, integrated, cloud-based platform.

This new version will be called BMT Cloud™, and it will be focused on mid-volume home builders. MiTek will soon issue a timeline for BMT Cloud™ development and integration.

BMT Cloud™ is a wholly new solution, specifically tuned for the mid-volume home builders, and it leverages the same industry proven platform that underpins MiTek’s SAPPHIRE® Build, which runs the businesses of some of the largest-volume home builders today.

BMT Cloud™ will offer the best of what users enjoy about BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online today, combined with a seamless data upgrade from the original versions of the software to this new cloud-based offering. BMT Cloud™ will also offer a pricing model that more closely aligns with a homebuilder’s business volume, all delivered through the modern, browser-based environment that today’s advanced IT professionals expect.

MiTek will continue to honor its users’ choice of accounting systems and other key integrations, while also adding the flexibility of replacing some (or all) of those integrations with functionality built into BMT Cloud™.

For users who elect not to upgrade to BMT Cloud™, MiTek will continue to support the current versions of BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online for as long as users require.

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Companies using SAPPHIRE® Build, BuilderMT, Sales Simplicity, and Options Online (and the forthcoming BMT Cloud™) collectively build the majority of homes in North America each year. As these MiTek solutions are linked to MiTek’s other software and product offerings in the residential supply chain, MiTek offers an unrivaled continuum of products and services for residential and multi-family construction.

“There has never been a more exciting time to engage with MiTek’s range of home builder solutions,” said Dan Wilzoch, MiTek’s Vice President, Homebuilder Software Solutions.

“With the debut of BMT Cloud™ as a unified integrated offering, and our existing SAPPHIRE® Build solution, we have the most modern, comprehensive, and advanced solutions for production home builders, all underwritten by MiTek, the most trusted name in construction.”

“With the BMT Cloud™ initiative, MiTek is taking yet another step in a strategic approach to advancing homebuilder ERP solutions, by investing in development, support, and consulting/training resources in partnership with our valued clients,” added MiTek’s Tom Gebes. “Our customers can rest easy knowing they have aligned with a company that is investing in the right technology to help builders succeed.”

About MiTek MiTek USA is a division of MiTek Industries, a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors.

A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B), MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents.

Learn more: www.MiTek-us.com and www.MII.com.

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Success and Optimism at BCMC

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Joe Kannapell - Senior VP

CMC 2018 topped even the 1973 Show. At the Louisville fairgrounds MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com back then, we also sold a record amount of truss machinery, but under vastly different conditions in the U.S. Housing starts had just peaked at 2.4 Million units, nearly twice current levels and 20% higher than any level since then. We gained optimism when the last troops returned from Vietnam, but lost heart when that country was quickly overrun by the North, and all our sacrifices were for naught. In 1974, housing starts declined 35% and our machinery sales dropped by over 50%.

2018 is clearly different, as indicated by the willingness of CMs to invest huge sums of money. We have logged multiple sales of the now commercialized Direct Drive System; an entire truss production process exhibited on the show floor.

Underlying this, CMs are optimistic for the following factors: • Contracting labor force requires doing more with less workers • Federal tax reduction freed up capital for expansion Robotic WoodRunner shown in foreground of Direct Drive System

• Eight-year housing expansion • Historically moderate levels of housing permits (see chart).

And, anecdotally, Milwaukee BCMC Shows seem to fall in good or expanding housing years.

Following that train of thought, next year’s Show in Columbus, and 2020’s in Knoxville, point to continued expansion  . Stay tuned…

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WASTE LESS. BUILD MORE. SELL MORE. MATCHPOINT DIRECTDRIVE™ SYSTEM ®

WASTE LESS LABOR, SPACE, LUMBER AND PRODUCTION TIME. MiTek’s MatchPoint® DirectDrive™ System is a fully integrated software and material handling system boosts roof truss cutting and assembly for greater plant productivity.

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