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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Another Year Older…And Wiser?

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part V: A Prequel to Hands-On Design

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Sean Hubbard – SQ1 Design & Manufacture, Inc: Product Comparison #10 – Automated Saws, High End

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: It’s Time to Huddle Up!

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Glenn Traylor: How Important is Angulation? Why is It Important?

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Independent CMs Still Have an Edge Over Multi-Location Companies

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Shawn Overholtzer – Simpson Strong-Tie: BCMC 2018: Crafting Connections and Brewing Success

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Ray Fedorko – Acceptance Leasing & Financing Services, Inc. Still Growing Strong with Acceptance

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Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com: The HiringZone The Silence is Deafening

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: Second Chance for Employees and Wood Products

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Matt Layman – LLG: Lesson Learned: 2019 Will Out Do 2018

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Sharp and Cutting Tool Safety

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3rd Annual Holiday Favorites Contest

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word – On Giving

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New & Used Equipment ...................................................................6 Saws

Truss Equipment ........................................................43

Panel Equipment ........................................................57

Trucks & Trailers .....................................................67

Misc. Equipment .......................................................69

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ..................................77

Tool Box .................................................................80 Calendar of Events

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News & Announcements Directory

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4Ward Consulting .....................................................................4,25 Acceptance Leasing & Financing .....................................29,61,63 Acer, Inc .................................................................................36,68 Clark Industries, Inc. ..............................................................10,53 Eagle Metal Products .............................................................28,76 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ..................12,59,79 Fitzgerald Group ..................................................................65,79 Hitachi Power Tools ................................................................46,81 Hundegger USA ...........................................................14,30,41,42 IN4 Solutions .........................................................................54,70 .........................................................2,8,100,102,107,108 MiTek Panels Plus .............................................................................57,64 Simpson Strong-Tie .....................................................22,48,56,94 Square 1 ...................................................................16,17,21,50,58 The Hain Company ...............................................42,65,73,75,105 The JobLine ......................................29,66,80,84,85,86,87,88,89,90 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................20,38 Triad | Merrick Machine ...................................................27,60,74 Trussmatic ............................................................................14,30 Vekta Automation ...................................................................32,72 Wasserman & Associates ........7,13,15,23,31,37,40,43,45,47,62 73,77 Wood Truss Systems ...........11,13,15,23,24,29,31,43,44,45,51,52 55,61.77,80

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Another Year Older…And Wiser?

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

s the end of the year approaches, we often find ourselves thinking about what we’ve accomplished in the preceding months, which tasks we feel are incomplete, and how we’ve learned a few more lessons the hard way. Things never seem to turn out the way we’ve expected, but life always keeps things interesting.

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The Economic Backdrop Once again, we find ourselves in a less-than-secure economy. Depending on which signs you watch, you will see more reasons for optimism or trepidation. The stock market gains throughout the year were greatly encouraging—so it was even more of a shame when those gains were wiped out in November. Unemployment remains low—but that’s not as much help when you’re in an industry dealing with a labor shortage. The data on housing starts has been good this year—but maintaining the growth may be difficult amid reports of declining builder confidence.

Cautious Optimism Some people may disagree, but it seems to me that we’re back in a situation best met with cautious optimism.

We cannot take things for granted—but that’s generally true even when all signs are pointing in the right direction.

And while no one has forgotten the crash, its growing distance in the rearview mirror has made it easier to move forward within the context of our “new normal.”

As always, we have a choice—we can focus on the positive or the negative. Importantly though, focusing on the positive doesn’t mean that we ignore the potential pitfalls or warning signs. It simply means that we don’t become consumed by them. On the contrary, if we remain cognizant of the trends that might take a downward turn, then we may be better prepared to “roll with the punches.”

Welcoming the New Year The next New Year is always challenging. It’s full of unexpected twists and turns, and we can never really foresee how it will unfold. But it’s also full of possibilities. So as we head into December, we can focus on the joys that this holiday season brings. We can do our best to learn from what has transpired this year, both good and bad, as we begin drafting our resolutions for the coming year. And we continue preparing for another interesting year.

Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season!

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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

Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods 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 $55,200

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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!

Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO!

Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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New Improved Design!

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

$268,500 FOB MO • • • • • • • • •

Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $4,500 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $275 for Spare Blade Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide Add $890 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

$48,753

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Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part V: A Prequel to Hands-On Design

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

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hen Lou Lewis showed our engineers his $395 HP35 calculator in 1973, they barely blinked, but several in the truss industry did recognize its value. Perhaps we were too focused on our mainframe computer, and too invested in the programs that we had written. Others, however, saw its potential to expedite cutting lists. Little did they know that Hewlett Packard was then laying the foundation for the Silicon Valley, and its innovations would have an untold impact on the truss business, and the rest of the world.

The HP35’s biggest plus was its built-in trig functions, which were used repeatedly to calculate cutting lengths and angles.

Previously, truss designers spent hours poring through the tables of Smoley’s handbook. At $395, the HP35 cost less than a designer’s weekly salary and quickly paid for itself.

A few insightful individuals dug deeper into the HP35’s key differentiating feature, its memory registers, and realized their use in storing and applying routine calculations. When its successor model, the HP65, was introduced in 1974, HP called it “a personal computer” and it indeed was fully programmable. What made the HP65 ideal for truss calculations was its magnetic card reader/writer shown here, which allowed an unlimited number of programs to be accessed to calculate cutting lists, for example.

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Hewlett Packard kept innovating, and so did its truss design adherents. When the HP97 with its integral printer arrived in 1977, it was perfectly adapted to the task of producing cutting lists. This capability attracted many forward-thinking truss designers, and particularly one leading truss engineer, Antonio Arce, who led engineering at Truswal. Tony developed, and Truswal was the first to market, a series of HP97 magnetic cards for cutting most common truss profiles, and even a bonus card to cut special configurations. We, like most suppliers, were quick to follow suit with a similar product. Ours was named CalCut and operated on the Texas Instruments’ comparable model, the TI-59, which we sold “like hotcakes” at the 1980 BCMC Show in Louisville.

Since this first application of “hands-on design” produced only cutting lists and not truss designs, how did CMs address engineering? Over a hundred ran their designs on our programs via Timesharing, but many more had to subsist on the standard sealed drawings we supplied, or phone in requests for the designs not covered. Though we produced thousands of binders of designs, we could never keep up with all the codes, loadings, and lumber grades requested. Fortunately help was on the way.

Hewlett Packard announced the HP 9845 in 1977, the perfect vehicle for “hands-on” engineering and cutting. Shortly thereafter, Tony Arce left Truswal and began developing his own truss software. About the same time, Robert Brooker began marketing truss software, based on his earlier work for Carroll Sanford, inventor of the truss plate. For about $15,000, the HP 9845 incorporated a large graphics-capable monitor, a letter-sized printer, and removable floppy disk drives: a self-contained, soon-to-be desktop workhorse to supply the unrelenting demand for both truss calcs and cutting.

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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

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2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

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

$89,000 FOB OR*** 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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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.

230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Product Comparison #10 – Automated Saws, High End

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e are deep into the 2018 Product Comparisons now. I decided to delay the next comparisons until after the BCMC to better detail the latest advancements in technology.

Having covered roofs, floors, and most of walls, I have updated the schedule to address other essential equipment for your plant. If there other product comparisons you would like to see, please let us know and we will continue the series.

Sean Hubbard

Schedule of Comparisons: January

Floor Truss Roller Press

February

Floor Truss Chord Splicers & Floor Truss Finish Rollers

March

Floor Truss Stackers

April

Roof Truss Stackers, Vertical & Horizontal

May

Roof Truss Gantry Systems

June Roof Truss Tables, Roof Truss Conveyors, Roof Truss Ejection Methods, Roof Truss Finish Rollers & Roof Truss Jack Tables July Roof Truss Automated Jigging August

Wall Panel Framing Stations & Wall Panel Plate Marking Systems

September

Wall Panel Sheathing Stations

December

Automated Saws, High End

January

Automated Saws, Low End

February

Up Cut Saws

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If you are interested in certain product comparisons and they are not listed here, please send your request to Sean@Square1Design.com. Likewise, if you want to be certain your product is included in our comparison study, please send your information to me as well. Thank you for your interest in this project conducted by Square 1!

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Style Number of Blades Automated Infeed Bevel Cutting

Alpine ALS 4.0 Linear 1 Optional Optional

Ink Jet Label Printing Waste Conveyor Touchscreen

Optional Optional Optional Optional

Optional Yes Yes

Blade Size Extra Blade Included Cutting Width Cutting Thickness

20.5"

3x18", 1x20", 1x32"

2.38 "‐14" 1.38"‐1.77"

28" Yes 1x2 up to 6x17 1x2 up to 6x17

Stock Timber Min Length

48"

48"

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Stock Timber Max Length Linear Feed Speed

24' Up to 160 in/sec

Dust Extraction Material Optimization Exposure

Ports standard Yes Enclosed cabinet Intelligent movement to operator

Up to 60' 48" / sec Ports standard, optional advanced duct system Yes Enclosed

Up to 60' 100" /sec Ports standard, optional advanced duct system Yes Enclosed

Front of machine

Front of machine

Infinite With mill Yes

Infinite With saw blade Yes

Yes 23 Yes 12 sec

Yes 5 100% Zero

Yes 5 100% Zero

Production Speed Reporting

90 pieces/min Yes

2300 bdft/hr Yes

2650 bdft/hr Access to ALL data

Number of Boards at a Time Bunk Loading Trenching Head Routing Head Cuts Trusses

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MiTek Cyber AT Component Saw 5, 6th Optional Yes

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Monet DeSawyer ES Component Saw 5 Yes

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Vekta Razer S5V5 Linear 1 Optional Yes Optional, high resolution Optional Optional Yes 14"

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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It’s Time to Huddle Up! Setting the tone for higher expectations and productivity

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am often asked by lumber dealers, component manufacturers, and others for that “one thing” that will improve results, drive cultural change, hardwire behavior, or create lasting quality. I’ve come to realize there is no magic bullet to becoming a high reliability organization; it is a long-term journey.

This journey requires leaders at all levels to be deeply committed to setting expectations by aligning standardized behaviors/expectations/productivity and creating a culture that has a relentless focus on safety.

Ben Hershey, President & Coach 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

Whether an organization is expressly striving for “high reliability” or creating goals to provide the highest quality and safety in our products, there are tactics that are key to fostering a culture of hardwired behavior, consistency between shifts, and constant focus on continuous improvement and higher productivity: The Shift Huddle.

Shift huddles, or brief meetings conducted at each shift to exchange information, are an effective component of driving outcomes and are vital in the development of robust process improvement, productivity, and training efforts. Huddles, whether they are safety huddles or shift huddles or gatherings for any other reason, all exist for the sole purpose of communicating critical information to your team.

Implementing a regular shift-change huddle, in which your team is directly involved, helps ensure that all team members are aware of expectations, safety issues, continuous improvement progress, and staying informed on key strategic initiatives intended to improve quality, experience, and safety. A shift huddle will help you reinforce teamwork and allows the team to share in a group so that everyone hears the same information. And being “lean,” in some cases the group can problem-solve issues on the spot.

Characteristics of Huddles: When, How, and Who When Shift huddles generally should occur at the beginning of the shift. You can also use a leadership huddle between shifts that allows your managers and supervisors to have a clean hand-off between shifts. The shift huddle should take no more than 5–8 minutes on average, though I always recommend a 15-minute huddle once a week using the SBCA Safety Program to supplement additional safety training or a more focused lean event.

One thing to note, our teams do not have long attention spans, so going much past 5 minutes means you may start losing people. Keep in mind, a study done a few years ago that appeared in Time Magazine showed that most humans lose attention after 8 seconds.

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How During a huddle, leaders should begin with a “bright spot” or recognition of a team member(s) for a specific achievement. This allows your team to hear what is working well, and recognizing a team member for exhibiting a desired behavior also demonstrates what right looks like. Shift huddles should be a stand-up meeting, meaning that everyone is on their feet and attentive. The expectation is that the meeting will be fast and relevant.

It is critical to keep key metrics front and center during huddles and use visuals to focus the huddle on outcomes. Conduct huddles around the metric board or bring a visual representation of the metrics so the team can see this. This allows the team to interact and take ownership of the expectations and interact with each other on ways to improve. In addition, think about your scheduling and actually talk about where your team will be positioned in the operation. This keeps them focused at the end of the huddle on moving to that station right away. We want our teams to know that there is expectation placed on them; I think you will be surprised to know they also want it.

You may want to talk about a quick, quick, training tip that you want to share with your team. But if you do this, it is important to follow up during the shift as you are on your gemba walk and interact and reinforce that training tip.

A quick safety tip at the end of each huddle ensures we’re communicating that we want our team to be aware of their surroundings, aware of those working around us, and focused on going home in the same condition they arrived. In the work I do, I have also encouraged teams to stretch before they begin. A couple minutes to perform some stretching exercises before the end of the huddle or at the beginning will get their blood moving and begin to prepare their body for the work that needs to be done.

Who The shift huddle should involve everyone on the team. Communication is important and one of the biggest failures I find in companies. You can have a huddle for everyone on the production team, the yard team, the design team, the office team, etc. The importance is to have a consistent message and one that is applicable to that team.

As you are on the “floor” with the team during the shift, check in with an associate and ask them a question that will validate that something shared during the huddle was understood. If not, you may need to re-train or review if how it is communicated needs to be improved.

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If you are not using Shift Huddles today, then one of your New Year Resolutions should be to begin this valuable tool. For just a few minutes of time spent each day, you will be rewarded with better communication, productivity, and engagement.

If you would like to learn more about this approach, or need assistance with other aspects of your operation, please give us a call. We would be glad to work with you as we have with hundreds of other companies over the past 8 years.

Ben Hershey is CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward Consulting Group. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-5126770. Š 2018 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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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.

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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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

2002 (REFURBISHED IN 2014) MAX CUSTOM CUTTER Model WA420 (4 High - 20' Capacity).

Refurbished in 2014 by Eide Machinery.

Automated Length & Angle Function as directed by Truss Design Software. Operator Station with Computer & Touch Screen Control. 20' Left Hand Measuring System & 16' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 6.17 HP Motor with 25.6" Blade. 220 Volt / 3 Phase.

Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 FOB MN 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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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.

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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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765-751-9990 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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2016 ALPINE ALS 4.0 HB LINEAR SAW High Performance Linear Feed Saw with Bevel Cutting. High Performance L1 & L2 Motors and Gear Boxes. Up to 160 Inches per Second. 5.5KW Servo Motor with 20.5" Blade. Touchscreen Monitor. Automated Infeed. Inkjet Printer. Outfeed Queue System. Waste Conveyor. Spare Parts. 230 Volt / 3 Phase / 100 Amp. Air Requirements: 25 CFM at 100 PSI. Lightly used since May 2016 Installation. $249,900 FOB AB

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How Important is Angulation?

Why is It Important?

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er ANSI/TPI 1–2014, National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, plates should be installed within a 10 degree tolerance. So what happens when the plate is rotated and exceeds this requirement?

The simple answer is: the configuration and design of the connector plate provides different values depending on the orientation of the teeth. For example, the plate in the photo which has elongated teeth will have a higher cross section value, and therefore strength, in one direction than in the other direction. Teeth have a stronger resistance to withdrawal based on their configuration. This results in differing values based on the angle.

As the plate is rotated, this value will change. The 10% rule is a limit to serve as a guideline for using the values generated on the shop drawing. The tolerances can be adjusted, but that requires specific design changes. Using a plate monitor, a designer can rotate a plate to any angle and analyze the impact. But remember, this manipulation would need to be communicated to the shop so they would know the new angle orientation and build accordingly.

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Things to know: • If during visual inspection the truss plates are identified as outside the 10% tolerance, then the plates should be marked as failed. Corrections can be made by removing the plate and reinstalling a larger plate with the necessary tooth count. Remember, there is a 50% reduction in the areas where the plate is removed and then reinstalled.

• The plate can be reevaluated by the design software. This design would need to pass engineering, and a record of this should be retained for potential questions.

• Odd rotations and adjustments make it difficult in the shop. It’s easier to hold parallel to a chord or perpendicular to a chord so a quick inspection will be possible rather than having to refer to a specific angle.

• In critical plate placement method analysis, if the plate is out of angle tolerance, despite having an adequate tooth count, the plate fails.

• Often angulations problems manifest during back plating. Frequent inspections during production should be done to ensure proper orientation.

• Mirrors installed just after the finish roller under the truss can be helpful to identify missing or mis-placed plates.

• Vertical racking improves the visual inspection by the truss stacker. If trusses are flat stacked, some method should be employed to insure proper placement.

• Convenient gauges are available to quickly identify angulations issues at: https://www. tpinst.org/tpi-store/in-plant-truss-tolerance-guide.

Keeping your “plates straight” is more than a cosmetic concern. But sure to check that your angles are within the tolerance of the design to ensure the manufacture of a quality product that will be built to last.

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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 on-site inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

Glenn Traylor Structural Building Components Industry Consultant http://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntraylor

On the Cover Thanks to Comtech in Fayetteville, NC for helping Santa make his truss deliveries this year!

(Photos by Sean McIntosh)

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The Ranger Retrieval System will set the pace in your plant by keeping your linear component saw working full-time.

Minimize downtime and errors with the most advanced lumber feed system on the market. With a proven record of reliability, the Ranger provides a seamless flow of lumber for maximum production. There’s nothing else like it.

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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

LATE-90'S AUTO-OMNI 5 BLADE COMPONENT SAW Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output. 5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11" to 20'.

Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw). Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Out of service in 2017. $9,500 FOB MI. 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

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

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

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Independent CMs Still Have an Edge Over Multi-Location Companies

Todd Drummond

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ince the home building crash of ‘08, there has been a huge spike in mergers and acquisitions of wood truss and wall panel component manufacturers. With all the big players in the market, independents naturally have concerns about staying competitive. Believe it or not, independents still have more than a few advantages that the big guys have yet to figure out how to resolve.

I have performed multiple consultations with large multi-location companies, and it is still surprising to me how they all share so many behaviors. The larger your group, the harder it is to keep it nimble and focused on doing what is right for net profits instead of trying work within the corporate bureaucracy or please the next person in charge. Let’s list some problems that are so common among the big guys that independents will beat them every time.

Focusing too much on red herring numbers, such as board footage, instead of gross margin dollars. Oh my goodness, this is a big one. Everyone I speak to about board footage knows how inaccurate it is in gauging daily or job-by-job efficiencies for wood truss manufacturing, but they do it anyway. For example, at a multi-location company, one GM would always make sure their floor truss manufacturing was at maximum production no matter the current scheduled demand. They would have a yard filled with floor truss orders that were not due to be shipped for months. Why did this happen? Well, his corporate boss was always asking him about their monthly board foot productivity.

Needless to say, there was a lot of money tied up in unnecessary work-in-progress that could and should have been focused elsewhere. Most independents always have their eye on gross margin per time period as the priority, and large companies can be too focused on other fictitious units, thinking they always translate into better profits. For wood trusses, proper time units derived from motion and time studies are the most effective means to gauge production efficiencies, create schedules, and develop better pricing models—not board footage. Focus your attention on gross margin dollars per time period and the effort it took to achieve them, not fictitious units that have very few benefits.

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You would think the big corporations would be better at investment for capital expansions, such as equipment, but I find just the opposite is true for most of them. Yes, most corporations may have easier access to borrowed money for investments, but it still baffles me how poorly they make decisions regarding which location or what equipment for investment.

Most start with a budget number, and then it comes down to the most influential of any particular GM at any of the locations instead of basing it on an honest assessment of what would be the wisest investment overall. Oh, you think I am kidding or maybe exaggerating about this point, but I am not. For example, one location of a big multi-location company that is using some saws that are so worn out that 20% of the cuts had to be recut once they reached the tables (their numbers, not mine). The total sales were such that if they invested in new saws at the beginning of 2018, they would have been paid off in full within six months just with the additional production and sales they lost because of the lack of production capacity. When performing consultations and making expensive equipment recommendations, it’s very common that the entire cost of the new equipment will be paid off within one year by just the additional sales they’re able to produce. (no B.S.) Too often, people are vendor-loyal to the extent of purchasing the wrong equipment, so that even when they’re using brand new equipment, they would be better off melting it down for scrap metal than using it in production. There is one particular linear saw still being sold that is so inaccurate that it slows build tables to a crawl because of all the re-cutting; there’s no doubt in my mind that you are better off using centerline swing saws with an auto stop fence than this automated linear saw still being sold.

Another example is that too many are making an expensive commitment in wall panel equipment that is marginally better than wood tables when instead you could have double the output with a slightly larger investment. Why on earth are so many so blind to vendor equipment service reputations, equipment performance, and reliability? It just goes to show you how influential a vendor salesperson can be in the buying decision. Large or small, this negative vendor influence affects independent and large companies equally. The difference between the large and small companies is that small companies will not tolerate poor performance as much as big corporations. Large companies lose far more in productivity and sales over a longer period, while the small companies will take a hit trading in the slightly used equipment for something that works much better.

Too many large companies are too focused on some particular analytical tool, such as six-sigma or someone’s particular background from other industries and list of degrees. It doesn’t matter if someone has a third-degree black belt in six-sigma or some other modern methodology process if it does not translate into practical, real-world best practices throughout the company promptly. An example would be a six-month study using GPS tracking on forklifts, or pedometers on people, to improve truck loading or workstation throughput. The majority of improvements can easily be analyzed in days, not months, when you have deep exposure to hundreds of different practices, industrial engineering training based on lean practices, and years of experience within the industry. The years of handson industry experience and exposure to hundreds of different companies without bias toward any vendor or practices are key. Too many large companies are getting lost in the forest by looking too closely at the trees when they need to apply common sense experience along with lean principles. All the lean manufacturing principles, including six-sigma, certainly do work, but most companies fail to understand which tool to use in the lean toolbox and how to implement it effectively at the macro and

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micro levels. Small independent companies have a much better common-sense approach about making decisions for process improvements because of their unwillingness to wait. Therefore, a small company will not waste its time on a proposed six-month study that could and should be done in days because they are not fixated on a specific analytical tool, but on improving results in a timely manner.

For 2018, for wood component manufacturers this year’s net profit are frequently in the range of at least 18% to 25% of total sales after taxes. If your company’s net profit is not, there should be no excuses. For any of you who are struggling with mediocre net profits for the year 2018, you should realize that what and how you are doing what you are doing is not good enough. Tougher times are returning, and your company needs to be ready. Whether you are a new or a longtime operation, save your company a great deal of time and money by getting professional help and 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 advice!

TDC does not receive 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. Don’t take my word about TDC’s services—read the public testimonials that so many current and past clients have been willing to give: https://todddrummond.com/testimonials/

Todd Drummond Consulting LLC. Website: www.todd-drummond.com – Phone (USA): 603-748-1051 E-mail: todd@todd-drummond.com Copyright © 2018

NEW! Correction A chart in Todd’s November article, “When Your Company’s Manufacturing Labor Pay Rate is Causing Labor Shortages,” contained an incorrect figure. The correct data is shown here.

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Lauderdale-Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw 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. Add $1,350 for 30’ of Roller Conveyor with Stands. $8,450 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

1999 AUTO-OMNI AUTOMATED COMPONENT SAW Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output. 5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11" to 20'.

The 5th saw motor has been removed but the parts are included for reinstallation.

Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Extra Saw Blades. Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $18,900 FOB KS. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 SPIDA AUTOMATED TRUSS SAW Automated Stop & Automated Saw Rotation as directed by Truss Software. Generation 3 5.5 HP Motor with 17.7" Blade. Angles from 10 Degress to 170 Degrees. Length of Cut: 23.6". Depth of Cut: 5.9". Touch Screen Computer with Enclosure & Stand.

20' Outfeed Table with Automated Stop. 10' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 240 Volt / 3 Phase.

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

Call Leonard for current specials!

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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! 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

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

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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

ROBBINS 14' FINISH ROLLER 14" x 24" Diameter Rollers. $22,500 FOB OH. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

USED 14' X 82'-6" SIDE ELECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM TeeLok 14' x 18" Diameter Gantry Roller.

2nd Used 14' x 18" Diameter Gantry Roller 82'-6" of Steel Slotted Top Tables with Skatewheel Ejectors. Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers. CMF 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller. Powered Outside Conveyor. Two Pedestal Peak-up Stacker. Two Pedestal Horizontal Stacker 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Videos available upon request. $135,000 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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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. 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

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

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

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

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

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BCMC 2018: Crafting Connections and Brewing Success

By Shawn Overholtzer Simpson Strong-Tie Integrated Component Systems

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he 37th Annual BCMC show took place in late October at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. It was the second time in the past four years at this location, so most of us already knew the great restaurants and bars to visit.

Every year the show just seems to get bigger and better, and this year’s event saw an increase of attendees and exhibitors.

Individual attendance was up from last year and has steadily increased since 2013. This is a promising sign for continued economic growth in our industry.

This year ’s BCMC schedule was a little different than in the past.

Activities began Monday with the golf outing followed Tuesday morning by plant tours and a breezy bike ride. Registration took place Tuesday afternoon, after which the educational sessions began. No matter how each showgoer decided to spend the day, the evening ended with an industry roundtable, happy hour, and casino game night hosted by the Emerging Leaders Committee. It was great to see the influx of new members in the component industry.

Wednesday morning began with breakfast and a kickoff presentation, followed by educational sessions. While it’s always a time to connect and network, the BCMC educational sessions have really become a highlight of the week. Attendance at the sessions was great, and the presentations really moved to another level. This year’s presentations included everything from building teams and managing risk to unleashing your inner tyrant. There was something for everyone. At 10:45 a.m.

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the exhibit hall officially opened and it was the first opportunity for attendees to see what was new on the software and equipment front.

Once again, Simpson Strong-Tie partnered with Hundegger and LP to build bocce ball courts adjacent to our booths.

This guaranteed a steady flow of interested attendees. Our focus this year was on software for an open industry and building relationships with industry partners. In addition to showing a video of our new Component Solutions® software, the booth featured our structural fasteners, including our Strong-Drive® SDW Truss-Ply and SDW EWP-Ply screws and our Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screw, along with our heavy girder hangers and new DG firewall hanger.

Thursday opened with a 5k run/walk along with some local chapter meetings and followed with the always popular Economic Forecast presented by Todd Tomalak from John Burns Real Estate Consulting. The economic feedback from attendees was very positive, and everyone is maintaining a positive but cautious attitude going forward. The show floor reopened at 10:15 a.m. and allowed attendees to finish their rounds meeting and talking with exhibitors. The closing celebration began at 4:00 with the bocce ball tournament and drinks to cap off another great show.

The week concluded on Friday with the SBCA Open Quarterly Board Meeting. The well-attended meeting provided the opportunity to thank the outgoing SBCA president, Jim Finkenhoefer, from Truss Systems, and welcome the incoming president, Greg Griggs, from Builders FirstSource, Kennesaw, Georgia. As a bonus follow-up, a sold-out plant tour of Windsor Building Systems took place Friday afternoon. It was a busy week, but we’re already looking forward to the next BCMC show in Columbus, Ohio, on October 22–25, 2019.

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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 $27,500 FOB ND. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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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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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 Alpine Mighty Mite Press electrical required. $27,490, FOB GA 6’ x 29’ Table. Hydraulic Press with Ride Wood Truss Systems Platform. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. The motor and 765-751-9990 several of the hydraulic components have www.woodtrusssystems.com 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

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

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

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

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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 ​not 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.

480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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Truss software with customer requests built in. ( You’re kidding, right?)

When it comes to truss plates and software, you have a choice. At Simpson Strong-Tie, we have built our Component Solutions™ software with your business in mind. Our scalable, versatile software and high-quality truss plates are backed by people that are ready to provide training and ongoing support to ensure you’re successful.

Call your Simpson Strong-Tie Truss Specialist at (800) 999-5099 and let us share our latest solutions with you.

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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 ($22,500) 12’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($23,000) 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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Manual Jigging

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Setup Time Build Time

Build Time

If you average 4.5 trusses per setup, 89´ Board FT/truss, and 5 minutes build time each − here’s how the numbers compare.

(4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min.

(13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

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

Total Job Run Time: 36 mins.

Total Job Run Time: 22.75 mins.

5280 Board FT/Shift with manual Jigging

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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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e’re pleased to report that Acceptance Leasing and Financing Service, Inc., (ALFS) located near Pittsburgh in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, continues to be a key player in its niche market for small and mid‐sized manufacturing businesses seeking easy access for commercial equipment funding. In fact, deals closed at mid‐November 2018 were 23% greater than at this time last year.

Much of our success is attributable to Carl Villella, President of our company and a designated Certified Lease and Finance Professional. Carl has been serving the truss industry since 1995, and as a member of WTCA/SBCA and a BCMC attendee knows many of the players in the business. He is knowledgeable about the equipment as well, and has helped to fund both new and used equipment, whether sold by a vendor or a private party. Moreover, we can now fund truss equipment for up to $500K on an Application Only status for some select vendors, eliminating a lot of the financial paperwork requirements.

“We benefit from 26 years in the business, and have a wide breadth of vendors and clients that deal with us,” Carl adds. “Many of our clients do repeat business with us, a good sign that they are pleased with what we can provide.”

The ALFS client base spans the entire country, with expertise in the truss manufacturing and independent supermarket chain business. Because of the level and amount of business ALFS transacts, the company has preferred status with funders, and therefore can offer its clients attractive rates.

We have many programs available at ALFS. In addition to the Application Only program mentioned above, there are programs that can defer payments, or keep them at a minimum for seasonal businesses.

Indeed, Carl prides himself on placing the client with the funder most likely to approve the deal, regardless of time in business or credit score.

The ALFS team is proud to be a member of this industry and we hope to continue serving this market for many years to come. When you have questions, feel free to contact Carl at 412-262‐3225 or check out the ALFS website at www.acceptlease.com. Let us help you grow your business next.

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

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

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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f you are a Boomer, Next Gen, Gen Z, Millennial, benefits to hourly employees too which, though different or Green Martian, you have been effected by the from benefits for salary employees, were still better than Affordable Care Act, AKA Obamacare. going out and paying for a personal policy, for example. The vast majority of smaller companies couldn’t compete with The Affordable Care Act added the employer larger companies when it came to benefit packages, leading to shared responsibility provisions under section another gold standard when you worked for a GE, Chevrolet, Bank of America, or other large company that had jobs with 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code. (IRS) benefits you could retire from.

When the affordable Care Act, AKA Obama Care, took Because you could count on the hours required for your effect, certain employers who hired employees for 30 hours or more were responsible for providing healthcare benefits job, a “steady job” as we called it, you had time to improve to employees and their families. That sounded great on the your education, maybe get a Bachelors or Masters degree surface, but it also meant that what constitutes a full time and become even more valuable. You could plan a vacation employee went from 40 to 30 hours a week. What is never because the “steady job” also had paid vacation leave. In talked about is how the lowering of a full work week from 20 or 30 years with the same big company, you could even retire because the company offered a retirement plan, not 40 hours to 30 hours has devastated younger Americans. like today where they throw pennies into your 401k. You Consider that most young people entering the workforce were living the dream, buying nicer homes, nicer cars, and start with entry level jobs and many of those jobs are with feeling secure in your future because of a great “steady job.” companies that fall under the ACA requirements to provide Enter the ACA. While it did bring health insurance healthcare options. Until the ACA went into effect, these benefits to many, it also redefined the number of hours employees could work 40 hours before getting overtime, and some even got a few hours of overtime at 1-1/2 times their required (30) as full time employment. No longer could you hourly rate. Benefits were usually offered by better companies count on one job to pay the bills, you needed another part time or even full time 30-hour job to make ends meet. Large who cared about their people. employers who fall into the ACA rules now limited your Before ACA, people could work 40 hours, usually 5 hours to 30, to avoid having to offer health care benefits. days a week, and have two days off to “have a life.” It may Once you have worked 30 hours, forget overtime. The ACA not always be a Saturday or Sunday, as entry level jobs go it may have lowered hours required to be considered full time, could be a Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, or but it left 40 hours as the benchmark for overtime. any combination of days or hours. People learned to live on How small is a company who fits the ACA 30-hour what they made in these 40+ hours, and worked their way up the ladder to more responsibility and higher paying jobs. rule? Is this only limited to companies like GE, Wells Fargo, McDonald’s, and other large employers? Not a chance!

Back in the day, going from hourly to salary was Companies who employ 50 full time employees fall under considered the gold standard, and moving to a real Salary the ACA mandate. With only 50 full time employees as the job meant more benefits. Many companies offered some standard, small to medium size companies are being affected

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too. The answer to not having to offer health care options is simple, in plain English in the ACA, limit your full time employees to 49 or less and don’t let them work 30 hours.

If you only get 30 hours, no overtime, and still have the same rent, house payment, electric bill, car payment, insurance costs, groceries, etc., how do you keep your standard of living? Easy, get another job. But wait, your primary employer takes 30 hours and you need at least 10 more to make up for the loss caused by the ACA 30-hour standard. You quickly find that there are few if any 10-hour jobs in your area so the next option is 20–30 hours for your second employer. Those hours do not necessarily come when you want them, they can be evening, night, weekend, or a mixed bag of short and long hour days. If you are lucky to get a 20-hour job, you are now working 50 hours and guess what, no overtime! The ACA just handed the solution to paying overtime to employers in the form of ready and waiting employees who need a few extra hours to make ends meet. When you worked 40 hours, you seldom thought about working another 10–30 hours during your family time. Now, there is no “family time.” Mom and dad are both struggling to manage 3–4 jobs with conflicting schedules. They miss out on overtime, benefits, retirement, vacation, and advancement, because they are expendable part time workers. Part time back in the day and part time today mean the same thing.

No commitment from the employer, no benefits, no family time, and no overtime, even working 50–60 hours a week.

Some smaller companies offer 40 hours a week and have benefits, but most do not. They don’t need to offer health care when lower wage employees can get subsidies from the government. When they saw how they could get just as much work done without the cost of overtime, or benefits, they quickly adapted to a 30-hour week, more people, and the same hours.

This has been a major issue for me and I can’t fathom the silence. Nothing from victim advocates, politicians, or even the attorneys who will sue anyone. Still, we belittle people for playing video games to escape the stress of working two jobs, or when they give up on advancement and change jobs for pennies, only to have hours cut like water from the tap. Buying a home, a new car, or taking a vacation are as foreign to them as lounging on the French Rivera is to us.

The employer wins, the politicians don’t care, the people get screwed, and the silence is deafening.

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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

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

1995 ASI/WABASH 36'-51' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER Hydraulic Neck. Sliding Tandems. $14,500 FOB AZ. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

1989 WABASH 48' ROLL-OFF TRAILER Slanted Profile. Sliding Tandems. $7,900 FOB AZ. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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 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

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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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

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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.

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To all of us, the pride Second Chance employees take in their jobs was evident, and working sideby-side with them allowed AWC employees to gain a better understanding of the challenges of inner-city life, learn more about the nature of their work and skills development, and hear their stories and the positive impact that Second Chance has had on them.

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Lesson Learned: 2019 Will Out Do 2018

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018 is a year for the record books. All time price highs followed by all time largest price drop in shortest time.

One very important lesson learned or reinforced was how significantly supply disruptions can influence price movement. The variable is the set up. Specifically, the state of Inventory Shift and the point in the price cycle at the time of the disruption determines the disruption’s impact. Well orchestrated disruptions prior to spring create the most bullish scenario. Resolution of the disruption results in a radical reversal.

2018’s disruptions were the winter Canadian rail shipment delays, large tariffs on imports and exports, increased U.S. production, decreased Canadian lumber shipments to the U.S., and higher interest rates. Higher interest rates were the only expected disruption.

We can already see what the most significant 2019 disruption will be. That is WAR...TRADE WAR. The debate will be over whether the U.S. is justified as a retaliation for what we allowed to get out of hand, or if the WAR is an instigating act of aggression. All of that will be “noise.” The reality will be global economic turmoil. Immigration will be packaged with the WAR, which will alienate the U.S. As the trade disruption intensifies, military conflicts will intensify, with Russia leading the charge. Putin will back Trump into a corner that he is trying desperately to avoid: military action.

Of the top ten armies in the world, U.S. and its only ally, South Korea, would total 1.97 million troops. Russia and seven allies would total 7.7 million troops. We are out manned nearly 4 to 1.

Technological advantage neutralized when a nuke is fired. It gets worse.

President Trump is no fool when it comes to money, his weapon of choice. In 2018, of the top ten economies, the U.S. and its six allies control 67% of that total. The remaining 33% is held by three Russian allies (Russia not in top ten).

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followed by all time largest price drop in shortest time. are that U.S. & its four allies will control only 31%; Russia and its One very important lesson learned or reinforced was how four allies will hold 69% control. Russia will vault from #14 2018 to #6.

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We can already see what the most significant 2019 Wake up people. Lumber is in for its wildest ride ever in 2019 and 2020.

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12 years in Wall Panel design. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff.

Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, software maintenance, training, and filling in for the design manager as needed. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. My volume was as high as $12M. (New info available - Highly Confidential) --------------------------------------------------ID: C10789 Production Manager/Supervisor Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11636 General Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - ALL States 20+ Years truss industry experience from Design Manager to Owner/GM of a $7M truss manufacturing company. Turned a plant hemorrhaging money into an extremely profitable facility, earning an 51% ownership stake in the company. I

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Organized manufacturing systems and procedures to control costs and quality, oversaw buying to keep costs at a minimum and inventory lean but available. Developed LEAN procedures that minimized labor steps, eliminated duplication between stations, and made sure that safety procedures and reporting requirement were maintained. Overall, I had a hands on role in all areas of the company to make sure it operated efficiently and very profitably.

Market conditions and competition from larger competitors ultimately required us to close the company.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA markets. Turned around volume, safety, and profitability of a failing plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. --------------------------------------------------ID: C10199 Senior Designer - Truss/Panel/EWP/IJoist/Framing Package Relocation: Tennessee, Washington, Kentucky Candidate has 15 years industry experience, 4-5 years experience in this position, and 10 years in subordinate positions leading to this position. Products include floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, EWP, hardware, and complete framing packages.

Markets include tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and light commercial. Primary duties include design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties include checking others work, customer service, inside sales, software maintenance, network administration, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek, Truswal, Comsoft/IBS, TJ Expert, AutoCAD, and I am willing to learn new software.

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ID: C18277 ID: C11760 and business management experience. In Professional Engineer | Engineering Management/Operations/Sales - Build- 2006 at the height of residential construction Manager - Engineered Wood Products, ing Components, LBM Manufacturing distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Components Structural Hardware | Relocation: USA - ALL States, Arizona, Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in Codes & Compliance California, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, manufactured wood components. In this Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, New position optimized design and production North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Mexico, North Carolina, New Hampprocess, which increased output and reduced Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, shire, South Carolina labor and material costs. Hired trained and Washington DC I am an Accomplished Manufacturing mentored middle management; negotiated and Operations Leader with a history of union labor contracts. Implemented Experienced and successful professional increasing responsibility. My proven “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; engineering manager with over 25 years experience covers contractor building consolidated raw material inventory, experience in improving productivity materials and manufacturing to the implemented batch fabrication process and resolving structural problems for construction and turnkey fields. I have over and continuous production flow. Enhanced engineered wood product and truss 16 years of management and leadership scheduling system to accurately track manufacturers and developing innovative experience, and am seeking a management production and achieve on-time delivery, design software programs. Also skilled position with a progressive company that established QC metrics, quality assurance in building outstanding teams and offers advancement commensurate to job and OSHA-approved safety programs.

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Designer/Estimator - Truss/Panel/IMiTek experience, Microsoft Office. or call Thomas McAnally Joist/Single & Multifamily --------------------------------------------------for Personalized Service --------------------------------------------------Relocation: South Carolina ID: C18250 STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! ID: C10897 Remote Senior Light Gage Steel Truss/ Design Manager/Senior Designer/PE/ 10 Years experience. Quoting and designing Panel Designer.

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Optimizer - Truss/Panel/EWP pre-fabricated roof and floor truss systems Relocation: Texas Is your JobLine Candidate Profile Relocation: USA - South for custom residential, tract builders, Top level Light Gage Steel Senior Remote Presentation Ready? Request a Go to and commercial construction. Light wall Designer with Truss and Panel and well as Meeting on-line conference to review your 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss panel quoting. Provided excellent work metal frame commercial project experience. current JobLine Candidate Profile. We can Designer, earned his way to Design Manager quality in self sufficient manner while Alpine, Truswal and Keymark experience. show you areas to improve, what’s hurting over 20+ designers. MiTek - Advanced, working from my home office. Provided --------------------------------------------------- your chances, and how to improve your AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE. excellent customer support. Software: ID: C18242 message. The content is still all about you, MiTek, eFrame, AutoCAD, TJ Beam.

Wall Panel Designer | Truss Designer but with this new tool, we can show you how Compensation: Open??

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Relocation: Wisconsin to make it tell your story better. See why 11 years' experience designing Wall Panels, we say “It’s like having a first interview”.

Thom's Notes: PE with Mid Atlantic Compensation: $45-50k+3 designing Trusses. Out since the crash but seals --------------------------------------------------- interested in getting back into the job. Past --------------------------------------------------ID: C11638 MiTek/AutoCAD designer, has been in a ID: C17224 General Manager/Division Manager design job out of the industry.

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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email: mail@thejobline.com or call Thomas McAnally for Personalized Service 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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December 2018 #10233 Page #88 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.

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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.

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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

December 2018 #10233 Page #90 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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Sharp and Cutting Tool Safety Hand-held sharp and cutting tools are frequently used in the workplace.

The tools range from scissors, razors, saws, and knives to pruners, chisels, and snips. While these tools are very different and can be used for a wide variety of jobs, they have some common hazards and safety precautions. Horseplay should be forbidden around sharp and cutting tools.

Sharp and cutting tools can cause cuts and puncture wounds, if they’re not handled properly. Workers should be trained in the tool manufacturer’s directions for proper use, including how to inspect, maintain, and sharpen the tool. For some tools, workers must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and well-fitting gloves.

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Frecuentemente en el sitio de trabajo se usan herramientas de mano de corte y filosas. Estas herramienta abarcan desde tijeras, navajas, sierras y cuchillas hasta podadoras, cinceles y cortadoras. Aunque estas herramientas son muy diferentes y pueden usarse para una amplia variedad de tareas, tienen en común ciertos peligros y precauciones de seguridad. Se deben prohibir los jugueteos cerca de herramientas de corte y filosas.

Las herramientas de corte y filosas pueden ocasionar cortadas y lesiones por perforación si no se manejan debidamente. Los trabajadores deberán estar capacitados sobre las instrucciones del fabricante en el uso correcto de la herramienta, incluyendo cómo inspeccionarlas, mantenerlas y afilarlas. Con algunas herramientas los trabajadores deberán usar equipos de protección personal, tales como gafas de seguridad y guantes que le queden bien.

Con el objeto de seleccionar la herramienta correcta para cada tarea, el trabajador debe considerar no sólo la tarea a ejecutar sino también el tipo, In order to choose the right tool for the job, workers should consider not la dureza y las dimensiones del material con el que trabajará. El uso de una only the job task but the type, hardness, and size of the material on which they’ll herramienta incorrecta para el trabajo puede resultar en un accidente o lesión. Los be working. Substituting the wrong tool for the job can lead to an accident or trabajadores deberán usar sólo herramientas de buena calidad que estén afiladas injury. Workers should use only quality tools that are sharp and in good condition. y en buenas condiciones de operación. Si una herramienta está rota, desafilada If a tool is broken, dull or damaged, it should be tagged as such and taken out o dañada, debe rotularse como tal y sacarse de servicio. of service.

La regla más importante a recordar cuando se usan herramientas de corte The most important rule to remember y filosas es SIEMPRE hacer el corte en sentido opuesto about using sharp and cutting tools is to al cuerpo y la cara. Cuando se corta con una sola mano, ALWAYS cut away from the body and el trabajador debe saber dónde tiene la otra mano. Si se face. When cutting with one hand, workers cae una herramienta afilada, los trabajadores deberán estar should know where their other hand is. If entrenados para no tratar de atraparla, sino dejar que se a sharp tool is dropped, workers should be caiga, asegurándose de tener las piernas y los pies fuera taught not to try to catch it but allow it to de su trayecto. fall, making sure that their legs and feet are La manera segura de trabajar con herramientas de out of the way. corte y filosas es concentrarse en la tarea que se está The safe way to work with a sharp haciendo, efectuando cortes rectos y uniformes sin sacudir, or cutting tool is to concentrate on the levantar o girar la herramienta. Martillar o aplicar presión task at hand, making straight, even cuts excesiva sobre herramientas de corte y filosas puede hacer without rocking, prying or twisting the que se resbalen. Tenga en cuenta que algunos materiales o tool. Hammering or applying excessive condiciones del tiempo también pueden volver resbalosas force or pressure to sharp and cutting tools a las herramientas. can cause them to slip. Keep in mind, that Los trabajadores necesitan tener cuidado al some materials or outdoor conditions can transportar y almacenar las herramientas filosas. Los also make tools slippery. trabajadores deben recibir instrucciones de nunca llevar Workers need to be careful when transporting and storing sharp tools. una herramienta filosa en el bolsillo, que deben usar funda, cinturón o delantal Workers should be instructed not to carry a sharp tool in their pocket; to use a y que cuando hay una pausa en el trabajo se debe sostener la herramienta a sheath, belt or apron; and when there is a pause in work, to hold the tool at their un lado del cuerpo, pero a una distancia segura. Cuando se camina con una sides but a safe distance from their body. When walking with a sharp tool, the tool herramienta filosa, ésta deberá llevarse con la cuchilla hacia abajo y alejada del should be carried with the blade down and away from the body. When climbing cuerpo. Cuando se sube con una herramienta filosa, se debe usar un cinturón with a sharp tool, tool belts or buckets with hand lines should be used so workers para herramientas o cubetas con cuerdas para subirlas a mano, de manera que el can have both hands to grip the ladder. When passing a sharp or cutting tool to trabajador tenga las dos manos libres para sujetar la escalera. Cuando se traspasa another worker, tools should be passed with the hand first and the blade down; una herramienta filosa a otro trabajador, ésta debe darse con el asa primero y con they should never be tossed from one worker to another. la cuchilla hacia abajo; nunca se debe tirar de un trabajador a otro.

When not in use, sharp or cutting tools should be stored in a sturdy tool Cuando no estén en uso, las herramientas de corte y filosas deben guardarse box or on a tool rack with the sharp edges suitably covered. Otherwise, they en una caja de herramientas resistente o en un bastidor para guardar herramientas, should be placed near the back of work benches to keep handles or blades from con sus cuchillas debidamente cubiertas. De lo contrario, se deben colocar cerca extending over the edge. de la parte trasera de bancos de trabajo para evitar que las asas o las cuchillas sobresalgan más allá del borde del banco.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are The above evaluations and/or recommendations general and should notspecifi be relied upon for legal compliance purposes.

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DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019

January 7 – 10 January 9 – 24 January 15 – 17 January 16 January 28 – 29 January 31 – February 1

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) 7th Annual Conference and Expo University of Minnesota 63rd Annual Institute for Building Officials North Dakota Retail Lumbermens Assoc. (NDRLA) Annual Convention SBCA of the Capital Area Chapter Meeting Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Conference

Washington, D.C. Minneapolis, MN Fargo, ND Herndon, VA St. Cloud, MN San Antonio, TX

FEBRUARY 2019 February 6 – 7 February 6 – 8 February 14 February 17 – 20 February 18 – 20 February 18 – 21

Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Building Products Show Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) 125th Lumber & Building Material (LBM) Expo SBCA Minnesota Chapter Meeting International Housing Association (IHA) Annual Meeting LBM Advantage Annual Meeting and Tradeshow University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Houston

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

February 19 – 21 February 20

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

Las Vegas, NV Des Moines, IA

February 20

SBCA of the Carolinas Chapter Meeting

TBA

February 25 – 27

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2019 Conference

New Orleans, LA

February 26 February 26 – 28 February 27

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

Des Moines, IA San Diego, CA King of Prussia, PA

MARCH 2019 March 5 March 6 – 8 March 6 – 8

Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Nebraska Lumber Dealers Convention ProSales 100 Conference National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) Frame Building Expo

Omaha, NE San Antonio, TX Louisville, KY

March 6 – 8

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Spring Meeting North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Leadership Summit

Savannah, GA

Western Wood Products Assoc. (WWPA) Annual Meeting

Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ

March 11 – 15

ICC Educode

Las Vegas, NV

March 14 – 15

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) BIM-R® Training

Atlanta, GA

March 19 – 21

Mass Timber Conference

Portland, OR

March 21 – 23 March 28 – 30

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Annual Meeting JLC Live New England

San Diego, CA Providence, RI

March 10 – 12 March 10 – 12

APRIL 2019 April 1 – 3 April 1 – 3 April 2 – 5 April 3 – 4 April 3 – 5 April 4 – 7 April 10 – 12

Industry Week Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Conference & Expo National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Legislative Conference International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) World of Wood Convention Altantic Builders Convention (ABC) NASCC: The Steel Conference Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA) 38th Annual Convention MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC) Annual Workshop

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Lumbermens Assoc. of Texas & Louisiana (LAT) Convention & Buying Show Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2019 INTEX Expo 2019

May 7 – 9 May 13 – 15 May 20 – 23 May 21 – 22 May 29 – 31

National Hardware Show Housing Leadership Summit University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Central Texas Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per the 2018 NDS® Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC)

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MAY 2019 Las Vegas, NV Dana Point, CA Irving, TX Blacksburg, VA San Francisco, CA

JUNE 2019 June 4 – 6 June 17 – 20 June 19 June 26 – 28 June 26 – 28

SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) Conference & Expo SBCA of the Carolinas Chapter Meeting Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention Southern Forest Products Assoc. (SFPA) Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo

Fort Worth, TX San Antonio, TX TBA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA

JULY 2019 July 17 – 20

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Annual Conference

Boca Raton, FL

AUGUST 2019 August 6 – 8 August 6 – 9

SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference

Savannah, GA Montgomery, TX

SEPTEMBER 2019 September 10 – 12

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) D.C. Summit

Washington, D.C.

OCTOBER 2019 October 22 – 25 October 24

Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) SBCA of the Carolinas Chapter Meeting at BCMC

Columbus, OH Columbus, OH

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Simpson Strong-Tie Donates to Red Cross to Help with Disaster Relief Pleasanton, Calif. – November 13, 2018 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, donated $30,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist with relief efforts for the many communities affected by Hurricane Michael in the US Atlantic states and Central America, as well as by the earthquakes in Indonesia.

Several states continue to work through the fallout of Hurricane Michael, with federal assistance programs for individuals declared for multiple counties across Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Hurricane Michael has been named the strongest storm in terms of maximum wind speed to strike the contiguous US since Hurricane Andrew.

In late September, a deadly earthquake and tsunami struck the Donggala Regency area of Indonesia. The quake was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, resulting in more than 2,000 deaths with 82,000 people displaced and more than 67,000 homes damaged or destroyed.

“As so many people struggle to recover from the effects of these natural disasters, we support continued relief efforts in the areas hardest hit,” said Simpson Strong-Tie Chief Operating Officer Ricardo Arevalo. “We are thankful for the work the Red Cross and other relief organizations do throughout the globe to help people get back on their feet.”

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Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery from California Wildfires Pleasanton, Calif. – November 20, 2018 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist with relief efforts for communities affected by the wildfires in Northern and Southern California.

Both ends of the state have experienced massive devastation from the blazes. The Camp Fire that began in Butte County has claimed the lives of at least 63 people, with more than 600 individuals still reported as missing. The Woolsey Fire in Ventura County has caused three deaths, and more than 9,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed.

“Along with so many others, employees at our headquarters in Northern California and at our Riverside manufacturing facility in Southern California have been directly affected by the fires,” said Simpson Strong-Tie Chief Operating Officer Ricardo Arevalo.

“Our thoughts go out to everyone as the work to contain these blazes continues.”

To make a contribution and aid in disaster recovery efforts through the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or send a donation to your local Red Cross chapter.

To make a contribution and aid in disaster recovery efforts through the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or send a donation to your local Red Cross chapter.

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84 Lumber Advances 35 Spots on America’s Largest Private Companies List

Forbes ranks company #125 for 2018

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Oct. 24, 2018)—84 Lumber has once again been recognized on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Largest Private Companies. The leading building materials supplier ranks #125 among 229 businesses, up 35 spots from 2017. Under the “Retailing” category, the company ranks #14 among 22 companies. 84 Lumber has been featured on the renowned list nearly every year since it launched in 1985, and was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2016 and 2017.

Forbes chooses the country’s largest private companies based on annual revenue, which must have exceeded $2 billion through the end of the most recent fiscal year. 84 Lumber surpassed $3.3 billion in sales in 2017 and has seen a steady upward trend in recent years. The company’s revenues were $2.3 billion, $2.5 billion and $2.8 billion in 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively. With more than 250 locations and 5,500 associates nationwide, 84 Lumber is on pace to return to pre-recession status, when the company reached nearly $4 billion in annual revenue.

“We’re beyond excited to once again be recognized by Forbes as one of the country’s largest private companies,” said Maggie Hardy Magerko, owner and president of 84 Lumber. “But it’s even more thrilling to see how far we’ve come since those tough days during the recession. Our associates have dug deep over the last decade to get us back to where we were in the early 2000s. This honor is a true testament of their continued hard work and dedication.”

Rounding out the top five on this year’s list are perennial leaders Cargill, Koch Industries, Albertsons, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. View the complete list at https://www.forbes.com/largest-privatecompanies/list/ and 84 Lumber’s profile at https://www.forbes.com/companies/84-lumber/?list=largest-privatecompanies#29a9242c1039.

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News & Announcements OSHA Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements

Posted November 8, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Wednesday published its final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators and requires employers to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment.

Under the final rule, employers are required to train operators as needed to perform assigned crane activities. They must also evaluate crane operator performance and document the evaluations.

Employers who have evaluated operators prior to Dec. 9, 2018, will not have to conduct those evaluations again, but will be required to document when those evaluations were completed.

The rule also requires crane operators to be certified or licensed, and receive ongoing training as necessary to operate new equipment. Operators can be certified based on the crane’s type and capacity, or type only, which ensures that more accredited testing organizations are eligible to meet OSHA’s certification program requirements.

The final rule revises a 2010 requirement that crane operator certification must specify the rated lifting capacity of cranes for which the operator is certified.

Compliant certifications that were already issued by type and capacity are still acceptable under this final rule.

The final rule, with the exception of the evaluation and documentation requirements, will become effective Dec. 9, 2018. The evaluation and documentation requirements will become effective Feb. 7, 2019.

For more information, please contact Rob Matuga.

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News & Announcements Tap Into a Valuable, Free Resource for Home Design and Performance

Posted November 14, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission

Residential architects and home designers looking for data to support their latest ideas have access to a free resource for peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of building, from pre-design, design, and construction through occupancy and reuse.

The Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK), a collaboration between the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), launched five years ago with the mission of providing building and real estate professionals a platform to acquire design strategies and performance data.

According to Stephanie Stubbs, NIBS program director for BRIK, “The research papers are from private sector and trade organizations. But we are currently working on finding university partners for papers.”

BRIK’s database of 2,200+ papers is organized along two separate tracks: research use and research type.

 Under use, research is divided into design, economic and practice issues.  Research type offers a different view of the papers along the topics of performance, buildings, infrastructure/civil, materials and systems.

And each topic has subtopics. For example, under “Buildings,” there are currently 151 papers and articles regarding “Housing Facilities,” the area dedicated to single-family and multifamily housing.

BRIK’s research covers a wide range of research focus, even within residential housing, from ice damming solutions to passive housing construction in Kansas City.

For more information on how to use the database, watch the presentation at: http://nahbnow.com/2018/11/tap-intoa-valuable-free-resource-for-home-design-and-performance/.

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News & Announcements Homewood Acquires Assets of Building Supply and Lumber Co.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 6, 2018—Homewood Holdings, LLC (“Homewood Holdings”), a portfolio company of private equity investment firm, Building Industry Partners (“BIP”), announced the acquisition of select assets of Building Supply and Lumber Co., Inc. (“Building Supply and Lumber”).

Founded in 1946, Building Supply and Lumber is an independent lumber and building materials “pro dealer” that serves custom and commercial homebuilders as well as remodel/repair contractors throughout the Northern California market. Building Supply and Lumber will be the third business acquired under the Homewood Holdings umbrella, since the formation of Homewood Holdings in early 2016 by BIP and building industry veteran, Jim Stockman.

Building Supply and Lumber’s former owner, Stan McMaster, will work with Homewood as a consultant to continue servicing the Northern California LBM market and help grow Homewood’s market share in the pro dealer segment.

The transaction enables Stan to transition into retirement, following a long and successful career spent building one of the area’s leading LBM distributors.

The acquisition adds to Homewood’s Northern California LBM footprint and expands its customer base of homebuilders and contractors, while benefiting from Building Supply and Lumber’s longtime customer relationships and expertise.

In addition to Building Supply and Lumber, Homewood Holdings consists of Homewood Building Supply, based in greater Sacramento, CA, and Evergreen Lumber, based in greater Seattle, WA. Jim Stockman, CEO of Homewood Holdings, commented, “We’ve known and respected Stan for many years, and this acquisition helps accelerate Homewood’s growth plan and adds highly valuable customer relationships to our organization.”

Homewood Holdings is actively seeking to partner with, and/or acquire, additional strong independent pro dealer organizations throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.

Background of Building Industry Partners

Building Industry Partners (“BIP”) is the leading private equity investment firm focused on the U.S. building industry.

Founded in 2008, BIP is managed by its Managing Partners, Matt Ogden and Zach Coopersmith. BIP invests its principals’ own capital, as well as that of a small number of like-minded family office and individual limited partners, including accomplished active and retired building industry entrepreneurs. Through its Operator Advisory Board, BIP maintains the financial sponsor industry’s leading proprietary network of active and retired building products industry operators, thought leaders and service providers that support the firm’s industry-focused proprietary opportunity sourcing, due diligence and portfolio company value creation efforts.

BIP invests via an “Operator First” model, serving as an equity capital partner to support proven building products industry leaders to build leading businesses in their respective market niches. To this end, BIP provides equity capital to: (1) proven owner-operators of niche-focused building products manufacturers, distributors and specialty service Continued next page

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companies seeking capital for growth, liquidity and/or partial ownership transition and (2) proven building industry operators and entrepreneurs seeking to build a business within their niche of expertise, primarily via acquisition of a platform company and execution of organic and/or “buy & build” growth strategies.

The firm focuses on both majority and minority ownership investments involving platform companies with $20 to $250 million in revenues, as well as smaller companies with unique growth opportunities or as part of larger niche “buy & build” acquisition strategies.

UPDATED: Wall Bracing Calculator Adds 2018 IRC Wall Bracing Requirements

BIP principals have co-founded and/or served as the equity capital sponsor for a number of the building products industry’s leading middle-market companies and operators: •

U.S. LBM Holdings, in partnership with L.T. Gibson, BlackEagle Partners and team

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Kodiak Building Partners, in partnership with Paul Hylbert, Steve Swinney and team

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Rugby Architectural Building Products, in partnership with David Hughes, Drew Dickinson and team

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United Cabinet Holdings, in partnership with Butch Reimer and team

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Building Industry Advisors, in partnership with Michael Collins, Walt Kurek and team

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Homewood Holdings, in partnership with Jim Stockman, Scott Blackburn and team

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U.S. Fence Solutions, in partnership with Andrew Reed, Steve Stanley, Jeff Cook, Jim Bockelmann, and team

Originally released in 2014 and updated in 2017, the Wall Bracing Calculator is a free tool that generates a printed report showing IRC wall bracing compliance.

T h e r e p o r t ’s v i s u a l format provides a graphic representation of how IRC wall bracing requirements have been met, simplifying the approval process for builders and code officials.

APA’s online Wall Bracing Calculator now includes an option that verifies wall bracing requirements for the 2018 version of the International Residential Code (IRC). The calculator includes wall bracing requirements for the 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2009 IRC so that users can choose the correct version of the IRC for their jurisdiction.

View the Calculator at: www.apawood.org/calculator

BIP continues to seek opportunities to sponsor the building products industry’s best and brightest operators in realizing their entrepreneurial visions. To learn more, visit www.buildingip.com.

About APA – The Engineered Wood Association

Contacts Building Industry Partners Zach Coopersmith, 212-292-4357 Managing Partner zcoopersmith@buildingip.com www.buildingip.com

Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 172 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research, and market support and development. www.apawood.org

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Attaching Deck to USP Rim Board Using Attaching Deck Ledger to Rim BoardLedger Using MiTek PRO Series Wood Screws MiTek USP PRO Series Wood Screws

The MiTek USP PRO Series wood screws can be used to fasten deck ledgers to the rim board (AKA band/rim joist) of structures to meet the connection requirements of the International Residential Building Code (IRC). Both the Thestandard MiTek USP wood screws can behead used (WSWH-HDG) to fasten deck ledgers the rim (AKA of R507.2 structures to hex PRO head Series (WS-HDG) and washer stylestomay be board used for thisband/rim purpose.joist) Table meet the International Residential Building (IRC). Bothand the WSWH-HDG standard hex head (WS-HDG) of the the connection 2015 IRC requirements calls out lag of screws for deck ledger attachment andCode the WS-HDG may be used inand washer (WSWH-HDG) placehead of the lag screws. styles may be used for this purpose. Table R507.2 of the 2015 IRC calls out lag screws for deck ledger attachment and the WS-HDG and WSWH-HDG may be used in place of the lag screws.

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1. 1. Select the proper WS-HDG or WSWH-HDG screw length. The threads should have full engagement with the rim board with the tip of the screw protruding and visible beyond the inside face of the rim board member. See Section View image.

2. 2. With appropriate screw length selected, drive the screw through the ledger, sheathing, and rim board with a high torque variable speed drill.

3. 3. Drive screw so head is firm and flush with surface of deck ledger, but do not overdrive.

4. 4. Repeat these steps and install the appropriate number of screws at the prescribed edge, end distance, and spacing as called out in Table 1 and Figure 1.

1. 1) Numbers are based on use of 3-1/2-in, 3-5/8-in and 5-in length screws. 6-in length screws (WS6HDG or WSWH6-HDG) may be used with no reduction.

2. 2) Screw spacing based on requirements of 2015 IRC Section R507.2 and Table R507.2 and equivalent spacing of 1/2-in diameter lag bolts. Stagger screws into 2 rows.

3. 3) Multiple ledger plies should be fastened together to act as one unit independent of the WS-HDG or WSWH-HDG ledger attachment screws.

4. 4) Solid Sawn Rim Board shall be Douglas Fir-Larch (DF-L), Southern Pine (SP), or Spruce-PineFir (SPF).

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News & Announcements MiTek Joins Hanley Wood, KB Home, and ENTEKRA to Implement Advanced OffSite Framing in the KB Home ProjeKt

KB Home ProjeKt Demonstrates Advanced Technology and Processes to Dramatically Reduce Building Cycle Time and Deliver Precision Quality

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 13, 2018—MiTek® Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company is a sponsor and participant in the 2019 BUILDER Concept Home in Henderson, NV, called KB Home ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives.

KB Home ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives is a forward-looking concept home that breaks new ground in homebuilding through innovative partnerships. It is led by KB Home, the industry leader in sustainability and innovation. With a solid conviction that the best way to predict the future is to create it, the Projekt team aims to re-envision the homebuyer’s experience of home and community. ProjeKt represents the ultimate exploration of health, wellness, attainability and sustainability in a volume homebuilding framework. This best-in-class home will be revealed January 2019 at Inspirada in Las Vegas.

KB Home ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives (shown) represents the ultimate exploration of health, wellness, attainability and sustainability in a volume homebuilding framework. The off-site construction framing process of this KB Home ProjeKt incorporates advanced panelized framing, 3D-modeled, and is enabled in part by MiTek’s SAPPHIRE® software solutions. (Photo: Business Wire)

The off-site construction framing process of this KB Home ProjeKt incorporates 3D-modeled and advanced panelized framing. Using a highly collaborative approach, the design and construction teams accounted for all the framing details, as well as the MEP placement and HVAC optimization in the building process. Overall, KB Home ProjeKt demonstrates the viability of a highly accelerated construction pace when moving from “dirt to dry-in.”

The dramatic shortening of traditional home framing cycle times is only possible through a truly collaborative effort across all disciplines. This is enabled in part by MiTek’s SAPPHIRE® suite of 3D structural component design and manufacturing software, ENTEKRA’s engineered integration, and manufacturing by Better Built Truss and Desert Truss using MiTek automated truss manufacturing equipment.

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Shorter framing cycle times are realized through collaboration enabled in part by MiTek’s SAPPHIRE® 3D BIM structural models (sample shown), ENTEKRA’s engineered integration, and manufacturing that uses MiTek automated equipment. (Photo: Business Wire)

Additionally, MiTek’s SAPPHIRE Build Portal provided a central digital repository to track and maintain version control of documents and plans associated with the KB Home ProjeKt. MiTek’s Hardy Frame® and USP® Structural Connectors are featured as well, and MiTek’s Wrightsoft Corporation’s Production Home Design Service Group created the optimized HVAC system design to optimize the home’s comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality. MiTek’s SAPPHIRE structural BIM model of the home was also central to Wrightsoft’s design for the highly efficient system and its layout.

About the KB Home ProjeKt The KB Home ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives home will be revealed in the Inspirada master-planned community in Henderson, Nevada in January 2019. Visit www.builderonline.com/kbhomeprojekt to stay up-to-date with the KB Home ProjeKt developments.

For this concept home, ENTEKRA coordinated the off-site integration process, and facilitated the panelized design, truss engineering, and construction logistics of the floor, roof, and wall panel components. Truss and panel design and manufacturing were enabled by MiTek’s SAPPHIRE design and process-management software solutions, which also drive MiTek’s automated equipment to create the final structural components.

“This home demonstrated how currently-available technologies can be pushed to high levels, and still be an efficient solution in homes of any size. Off-site design and framing methods like this, coupled with the cycle-time reduction they create, are key to solving the continuing framing labor shortage and the lack of new housing,” said Gregg Renner, MiTek’s Senior Vice President, Global Residential Marketing. “MiTek’s technology, featuring the 3D structural framing software and automated manufacturing, integrates the off-site process from design all the way through to the manufacturing and final jobsite assembly of the framing. This project is a strong example of all of that at work, and MiTek couldn’t be happier to be a key player with this great team and this project.”

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About ENTEKRA ENTEKRA™ is a California-based design, engineering, and manufacturing company that provides a fully integrated offsite solution (FIOSS™) for both residential and commercial construction. Learn more: www.entekra.com About MiTek Industries MiTek Industries is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial, construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for our associates’ well-being and for our customers’ success is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: brk-a, NYSE: brk-b) since 2001, the Company has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.Mii.com About KB Home KB Home (NYSE: KBH) is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, with more than 600,000 homes delivered since its founding in 1957. KB Home operates in 35 markets in 7 states, primarily serving first-time and first move-up homebuyers, as well as active adults. KB Home is differentiated in offering customers the ability to personalize what they value most in their home, from choosing their lot, floor plan, and exterior, to selecting design and décor choices in our KB Home Studios. In addition, KB Home is an industry leader in sustainability, building innovative and highly energy- and water-efficient homes. KB Home invites you to learn more by visiting www.kbhome.com, calling 888-KB-HOMES, or connecting on Facebook.com/KBHome or Twitter.com/KBHome.

About Wrightsoft Founded in 1985, Wrightsoft provides Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)-approved software that combines residential and commercial energy load calculation with design functionality in a single, proprietary program known as Right-Suite Universal®. This technology allows the HVAC contractor to properly calculate energy loads, accurately design and size HVAC systems, efficiently produce parts takeoff lists and proposals, and generate all necessary professional documentation and reports. Learn more: www.Wrightsoft.com Contacts

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3rd Annual Holiday Favorites Contest Everything old is new again…or is it? This year’s contest polls our readers on some old-time favorites that are appearing again. Have they made a return in your home?

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If you are looking for the fastest, mist consistent way to measure and cut your product, then the Hain Measuring System (MEA) is your answer. The MEA changes from one length t any length instantly, up to 60’, without changing the operator’s position on the line. It is also highly accurate (+- .010) and quickly moves from one length to the next in seconds. The MEA is designed for quick and easy setup and is simple to use. Even a first time user will be productive with little or no training required. It can adapt to any saw and can be mounted to any surface so that you can integrate the MEA with your existing setup. The MEA is versatile allowing “left” or “right” handed operation and measurement in “feet and inches” or “inches” depending on your preference. The MEA is also available in a “Skid Mounted” version.

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hough our industry has served millions of homeowners through the years, four (and soon to be a fifth) very special individuals stand out; those wounded heroes we have honored through Operation Finally Home.

Through the generosity of SBCA members, we have provided beautiful homes, free and clear, for four veterans who have sacrificed dearly for all of us.

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

On November 14, at a fire station in rural Virginia, we began this process a fifth time, for an eminently deserving Marine who is suffering from traumatic brain injury. Notably, a single chapter of SBCA, the Capital Area Chapter, and its President, Gene Frogale, have been the driving force behind this noble effort, presenting a down payment check of $65,000 to jump start building this home.

Kenneth Shifflett, owner of Ace Carpentry and Quadd Building Components, has provided a 2 acre building lot, and engaged his partner, Anthony Clatterbuck, to build the home at their costs. However generous these contributions may be, significantly more funds are needed to begin work on this veteran’s home (please contribute at OFH’s website: https://app.mobilecause.com/public/campaigns_ keywords/13354/donations/new?vid=5dgj).

Paraphrasing Lee Kirgan, “With all the bad things going on in the world, it is wonderful to witness the selfless sacrifices made by the fine people in this industry.”

Lee Kirgan (VP, Operation Finally Home), Wayne Leone (Toll Brothers), Kevin Friday (Simpson StrongTie), Anthony Clatterbuck (Graystone Homes), Gene Frogale & Rhonda Leppert (Annandale Millwork), and Kenneth Shifflett (Ace Carpentry)

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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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Achieve a new standard of performance for you and your customers with the strongest, most complete commitment to support your success at every step.

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