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Comtech, A Design-Driven Component Manufacturer, Thrives on Customer Advocacy, Punctual Performance, and Incentivized Employees Thanks to MiTek software and machinery, Comtech has doubled production capacity per manufacturing employee.

Comtech has a team of 12 designers and sales staff, and in 2019 they are supporting around 88 manufacturing employees, generating $17 million in sales. Manufacturing worker count can seasonally spike up to as many as 96 during peak demand times.

According to Tom Hollinshed, Comtech’s owner, his team has practically doubled their production capacity per manufacturing employee, largely thanks to MiTek software and equipment. Just one shift of 88 manufacturing employees today produces slightly more volume than two shifts and around 140 manufacturing employees produced in 2006.

SAPPHIRE® Structure allows the design team to correct issues like stairs, HVAC and plumbing conflicts when converting 2D images to 3D designs.

SAPPHIRE® STRUCTURE

SAPPHIRE® MANAGEMENT STREAMLINES OPERATIONS ComTech uses SAPPHIRE® Management to price and job cost, allowing the company to use percent of gross margin for payment to design and sales personnel, in addition to estimating, workflow management and labor allocation.

ABOUT SAPPHIRE® MANAGEMENT Manages all your processes, markets and products in a single system for pricing, production and deliveries. Engage your entire team with a single system that can be customized for any role in your organization, providing suite wide reporting and material system that is highly configurable.

REAL-TIME DASHBOARDS SAPPHIRE® Management creates User-specific “Dashboard” reports across programs. You’ll be able to print to multiple printers, create PDFs and email reports.

PROJECTS SAPPHIRE® Management offers projects-based job management for Single Family, Tract and Multi-family Work. The software allows you to develop masters, create subdivisions and re-cost quickly.

“Today, we are running MiTek software for design and workflow management, and it drives our automated plant. If I had to point to the aspect of our company that has brought us the most distinction, it’s that we are design-driven advocates for our customers’ success,” Tom said. “And our relationship to MiTek is a key part of our ability to maintain that performance and tradition, as we move toward our 100th year of operation and our 50th year of component manufacturing.”

To learn more, or to get pricing, visit MiTek-US.com/Software/SAPPHIRE-Management

INVOICING SAPPHIRE® Management has a powerful invoicing system that allows jobs to be partially invoiced.

SCHEDULING With SAPPHIRE® Management, you can create and manage multiple scheduling calendars: set the order, mark it complete, add notes, check capacity and get the big picture.

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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: How Much Do You Listen?

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Sixty Years of Machines: Part III: Table Presses

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Chris Scott – Spida USA: 2020 Preview

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Possible 30 Days Savings for the Home Builder Using Wall Panels

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Glenn Traylor: Are You Creating a Culture of Quality?

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Ray Fedorko – Acceptance Leasing & Financing Services: How Financing Can Work for You

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Are Your Managers Equipped for Change?

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

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John Croll – Alpine: Maximizing Wall Panel Design Productivity and Accuracy

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Nancy Mansfield – Pacific Wall Systems: Responsible Building at Pacific Wall Systems, Inc.

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Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: Something That Works!

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Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: What If You Ran Your Factory Like a Chick-fil-A?

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: Tall Mass Timber Code Adoptions Continue Trend of Sustainable Design

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Always Be Buying Lumber

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Safe Lifting Techniques

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Rachel Holland – Simpson Strong-Tie: Upgrade Your Coiled Strap: How an Innovative Embossment Takes Utility Straps to the Next Level

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word Vertical Presses — The World Record

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Truss Equipment ..............................................................55

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

Trucks & Trailers ..............................................................83

Misc. Equipment ..............................................................85

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ..........................................93

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Modular Manufacturing ..................................................96 Monthly GIGGLES NEW! ...........................................................95 Calendar of Events ................................................................116 News & Announcements .........................................................120 Directory ..............................................................................132 4Ward Consulting.................................................20,34,45,50,89,100 ...............................37,47,94 Acceptance Leasing & Financing Acer, Inc ...............................................................................28,88 ........................................................................24,68,131 Alpine Clark Industries, Inc. ................................................................8,56 D.W. Lift Sales .................................................................20,77,85 Eagle Metal Products .......................................................22,62,78 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC .......................26,38 EstiFrame Technologies .........................................................32,80 Fitzgerald Group ...................................................................39,93 ......................................................................23,58 Hundegger IN4 Solutions .........................................................................48,90 Layman's Lumber Guide ...........................................................104 Maintenance & Repair Technologies .....................................89,99 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools .................................................54,86 ................................................................2,10,70,133,134 MiTek ..........................................................................65,76 Panels Plus Precision Equipment MFG ...................................................25, 84 Runnion Equipment Company ..............................................49,83 Simpson Strong-Tie .........................................14,15,118,126,127 Spida USA ..............................................................16,17,18,53,74 The Hain Company .................................................12,49,77,81,94 The JobLine .......................................................79,93,94,95,106 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ...............................4,23,29,67 Triad | Merrick Machine .......................................................64,71 ...........................................................................12,57 Trussmatic Vekta Automation .................................................................35,46 Wasserman & Associates ............7,13,27,44,55,57,59,60,66,82,85 95,99,100 Wood Truss Systems ...................9,13,19,21,27,33,36,37,39,45,49 55,57,58,59,61,67,75,79,81,87

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How Much Do You Listen?

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

n l a t e J a n u a r y, o n e o f o u r contributors, Ben Hershey, posed a question on LinkedIn: “If you had to pick the top skill or trait in running a successful business, what would it be?”

My immediate answer: “Listening.”

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Listening for Problems When you hear people complaining at work, are you too quickly dismissive of the complaints? Do you already think you “know better” and the people complaining are “looking at things wrong,” trying to cause trouble, or simply whining too much? Consider this: in every complaint, there really is a kernel of truth. It may be small, it may be difficult to see, it may make you uncomfortable, but it’s in there. Why not look at it?

Why not address it directly? Complaints left to fester will only generate frustration and resentment. Maybe you can’t fix a problem—but you can try, and you can explain why you can’t if that’s the case.

Listening for Solutions Are your co-workers and employees potential assets? You bet they are! They spend as much time at work as you do, and they have lots of experience and insight into the inner workings of your business. Do you care enough about what they have to say? Do you spend any time recognizing how much they contribute?

Do you have mechanisms for them to provide you with genuine feedback? If not, why not? Are you afraid of what they might say? Are you concerned they might contradict you? If you avoid listening, then you may miss hearing critical information. Be careful not to overlook the contributions of people whose success also is tied to your success.

Listening Each Day And, beyond the boss–employee relationship, there are literally dozens of other relationships in which we will be more successful when we simply remember to listen. From a casual chat to a heated argument, sometimes our focus on our own position can obscure what the other person is bringing to the table. Of course, this can be innocent, accidental, and/or unintended—but it still means we may be missing some significant information or insight. Listening isn’t always easy, and we might not like what we hear, but it is a very important skill that should be exercised regularly. Especially when it’s the most difficult time to listen, that’s when we’ll learn the most.

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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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

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

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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.

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

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $280,000 Base Condition: New Location: MO

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

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

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Sixty Years of Machines: Part III: Table Presses

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

ore CMs are “doing it right the first time” via vertical presses, taking advantage of their flexibility and the quality of their production. But few realize that some of the most successful plants in our industry started with table presses. These presses have always had the following key advantages over roller gantry systems:

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• Eliminating hammering of truss plates • Reducing assembly time and effort • Embedding truss plates uniformly • Fewer bent teeth in SBCA QC inspections • Finishing truss in a single process • Reducing “touches” • Multiple table widths • Minimizing material handling distances • Less working on top of table Few operated the table press as well as Trussway in the 1970s in their (still-prosperous) Houston plant.

Their Gang-Nail Mark V presses cranked out completed trusses in less than 2 minutes. They took advantage of the unique structure of the Mark V tables: a light but durable LVL surface with Uni-Strut jigging channels.

Because the press had lower and upper platens, the table could be supported by wooden kick legs, and its width could be varied. While the press head traversed the table much slower than a roller gantry, the time lost pressing plates was nearly recovered by the time saved not hammering them. And each cycle resulted in a finished truss that was stacked in an orderly manner, eliminating downstream processes. In other words, doing it “right” the first time. Today this process continues to be effective at Shelter Systems Limited in Maryland with Auto 8 and Auto 14 Presses.

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The Mark V had a feature not yet available on any roller gantry: automatic travel and pressing.

This was accomplished during setup by the insertion of drift pins in a floor track below each joint.

After the press was started to the right (see diagram), a limit switch on the press head engaged each pin and began the pressing cycle. When the fifth pressing cycle was completed (at the right heel), the head returned to the starting position. During this time, the build crew shifted to the left jig station to assemble another truss.

Building small trusses or jacks is the forte of the vertical press.

An 8’ or 10’ wide table is easily accessed by truss builders, and completed trusses can be properly stacked and banded adjacent to the table. With the addition of automated jigging, complex truss profiles are rapidly set up. To accommodate increasingly complex trusses, jigging channels may be located closer together than the customary 24” on center.

Most table presses, like roller gantries, can build long span trusses. That explains the preference for Mark Vs at Trussway in Houston, which specialized in apartment trusses. Contrast that with Trussway-Barnes’ Glide-Away operating on Lombardy Lane in Dallas, building repetitive Fox & Jacobs’ single family trusses. These two highly successful plants exemplified the state-of-the-art hydraulic press production in the 1970s and 1980s.

Next Month: Roller Gantries Take Over

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

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

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

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

Price: $19,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready.

Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $8,699 Base, FOB MN.

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2000 Auto-Omni Component Saw 5 Blade Automated Component Saw. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Matthews Ink Jet Printer. Feed Conveyor Upgraded with Trucks at 6" Centers (for faster cutting). Shaker Waste Pan. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor.

Avaialble in March 2020. $25,900 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW 1994 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Set of Blades •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 NOW $14,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 20' Capacity Loading Conveyor System Automated Clamping & Positioning System Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Updated Computer with Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Software

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2020 Preview t’s been the time of year for reflection and forecasting, thinking about what can be learned from last year and what should be expected from the new year to Spida USA, LLC come. The most successful of us are the best at applying those lessons learned and having the ability to anticipate upcoming changes in their customer base. So, let’s preview this year and some key issues that will affect us all.

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It’s an election year, and typically that means we can expect stagnant growth. Experts are also predicting a slight recession, but it looks like the greatest impact will be felt in the technology industry. Housing should see a slight dip in some regions, but hopefully even its worst case will be similar to last year on average for the majority. Prefab continues to get a lot of attention on a national level, which should help carry positive momentum through 2020.

As I travel from shop to shop, labor is still the biggest issue I see every shop facing, and this year will not be any different. Coupling this problem with the idea that the first quarter of the year should be spent on improving processes and leaning out, naturally we should think about ways to address both at once—such as implementing semi or full automation this year.

Getting that new Spida Piecemaker or Tornado linear saw might be the solution for you. Direct feed systems from saws straight to tables seems to be increasing in popularity. Saws are getting more efficient, smaller, quieter, and cleaner, which makes this approach a much more beneficial option than separated saws shops.

For others, the best solution might be rearranging their current layout and adding the correct conveyor system to eliminate manual material handing situations. Handling inline materials is always something that can be improved upon, and handling finished product manually can be eliminated completely. From dependable and long-lasting truss and floor stackers to horizontal wall panel stackers, Spida has multiple options to reduce labor and improve your end process.

Wall panels seem to be making a strong comeback, and this is one area where Spida can have a significant impact. The Extruder line will reduce labor and safety issues while increasing quality. Sheathing has always been the bottleneck of the wall panel process, but Spida’s Automated Sheathing table will make that bottleneck a thing of the past. You now don’t have to worry about nail spacing, shiners, or the extra labor to access both sides of the table.

Pairing the correct equipment solutions to your production will make the most impact in years where there are market uncertainties. If you wait until the market dips or goes flat, then you have waited too long.

Be proactive and take measures now to ensure that, no matter what the market does, you will not only survive but thrive. Partner with Spida USA—you can count on us to be there for you no matter what the market does this year.

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2006 Koskovich Servo Omni Component Saw

2006 Servo Omni component saw, five-blade, servo-controlled saw that has been well maintained and is configured with [1] 30 inch blade, [3] 20 inch blades and [1] 12 inch blade. Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 from 3 ft. to 20 ft. in length.

This saw includes full set of spare blades, scrap conveyor, manual, spare blade motor, spare encoders, and test wires. Wired for 480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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2004 Hundegger Speed-Cut SC-1 linear saw Roof truss and wall panel cutting, with 15 foot-wide auto-loading infeed conveyor system, auto-discharge and features a 16-nozzle, Ink-Jet marker, printing on the 1 1/2" edge, one or two boards stacked. As configured this saw can process any length of material up to 18 feet in length. The SC-1 processes lumber from ½" x 1 ½" to 7" x 18" in profile.

According to Hundegger USA: "The Hundegger Whole House Saw TM is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) saw capable of cutting a wide range of roof, floor and wall framing components, including wood I-joists, laminated strand lumber (LSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-lam". Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. This saw requires an upgrade to the gripper wagon and the replacement of the invertor and cable. Repairs by the OEM are available at an additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required. $38,970 FOB NM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. 480 volt, 3phase. $181,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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1985 Idaco Roof & Floor Truss Web Saw Four 5 HP Motors with 16" Blades.

Cutting Length: 15" Minimum at 90/90, 14' Maximum. Powered Length & Angle Adjustments. Powered Material Conveyor with Overhead Material Hold Downs. Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw). Includes Incline Waste Conveyor (not shown in photos). 240 Volt / 3 Phase $6,900 FOB TX. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015.

A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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Who Trusts Todd Drummond Consulting?

Keith Myers Component GM, Lakewood, NJ “BF seems to be the national standard for truss manufacturers mainly because that’s what the software has typically reported.

Additionally, lumber yards always deal with BF. The truth is, we pay labor dollars for time, not pieces, nor BF. Whether I have a 2x10 or a 2x4 wedge, it takes the same amount of time to pick it up and install it into a truss.

When attempting to build a pricing model within a costing program, one needs lumber, plates, and labor. Labor is a measure of time, which is paid in dollars. Those dollars can be calculated easily with the proper data....” ….Your time standards are perfect. They are far more accurate than BF. We are much more comfortable with the MM for the estimation of labor for both the pricing and shop scheduling….”

Vernon Bennett COO Franklin, TN “….Some of the areas that we saw an immediate improvement with Todd’s help were the time standards for proper truss fabrication labor estimation that is far superior to board footage units. Also, we gained the knowledge of true costing, which is priceless information to have in these ever-competitive markets, which we serve. Improvement in plant efficiency and production flow seemed to be Todd’s easiest areas to offer advisement that gave us immediate results that we are very pleased….

The way Todd performs his services and communicates allowed us to enjoy bouncing information and ideas off each other, and it helped strengthen and create teamwork with everyone. ....”

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NEW! 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RT Roof truss saw with printing option for 3 1/2" face printing, servo-controlled angulation axis of movement, and live deck.

Cuts Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 lumber up to 16'. Includes crooked lumber sensor (CLS), vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade, and any available spare parts. 240 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. 110 PSI air at 16 CFM required. $79,990 NOW $59,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

New Spida Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $19,699 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

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

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

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

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

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Possible 30 Days Savings for the Home Builder Using Wall Panels Todd Drummond

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id you know that, even though setting wall panels saves an average of eleven days compared to traditional stickframing of walls, the overall home completion can have an average savings of 30 days when wall panels have been used? For the home builders, every day a home is completed sooner can be a savings of $250 to $1,000 per day. This faster completion rate can mean more home sales with the additional cost savings for the home builders.

However, too many new and existing wall panel manufacturers are making too many overall project process errors to garner these gains.

If you are a wood truss component manufacturer (CM), wall panels can certainly help grow your sales while helping the home builder control the overall home building costs and shorten the home completion time. The simple fact is that wall panels can offer far more margin dollars than selling units of lumber while creating a dependency relationship with the builders for your services. This definitely can be a win-win for both the CM and the home builder.

Historically, wall panels have had a cyclical boom and bust as the availability of labor coincided with the building economy. Because of the current and future declining labor demographics for construction and other industries, factory assembly, which includes wall panels, seems to have reached critical momentum and has gained market acceptance in most regions of the country that appears to be enduring for the foreseeable future. Most of the market acceptance is being driven by necessity to manage field framing labor constraints. If you are a home developer with multiple projects being built each month, wall panels can be far more valuable to growing sales and reducing costs than you possibly could have imagined.

At first glance, it seems evident that framing walls inside a manufacturing building either on wood tables or some automation should be straightforward. As a wood truss and wall panel operations guru, I can attest that wall panel manufacturing is not merely moving standard wall framing practices indoors to garner the gains you are hoping to achieve. Approximately 80% of the wall panel

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manufacturers in the North American market are not achieving the overall project gains for their customers that they could be realizing, nor are they reaching the potential sales they should be with their existing customers. Most wall panel manufacturers are missing critical components they should be providing to their customers to achieve overall project time savings and also garner more substantial sales.

Both new and existing wall panel component manufacturers are relying too much on what they perceive as common perceptions and also equipment vendor suggestions. Effectively processing the wall panel projects is far more complicated than meets the eye.

The common perceptions are derived by the perceived simplicity of framing walls that any framer can do, but just applying those same principles in a factory setting, which is a mistaken concept. This perceived simplicity conceptually blinds far too many CMs to all of the potential product offerings and especially to the overall project process to garner a better outcome both for the builders and the CM. Too many rely on the advisement of the equipment vendor recommendations without genuinely understanding the entire aspect of the manufacturing process and the demands it will require on the overall operations of the company. Most touted equipment vendor productivity numbers are best-case only. So many factors affecting the output need to be considered that, too often, many feel the equipment vendor salesperson has deceived them.

Some examples of pitfalls that new or existing wall panel component manufacturers may experience are: x Do not expect to view the manufacturing division as something that can be flipped on and off like a light switch. If sales have large swings, do not be surprised by appalling production inefficiencies, poor quality, and unacceptable operating costs. x For the CM owned and operated by LBMs, merely applying the management practices that you have refined over many years to a new and different manufacturing division is a recipe for disaster. Not only for the actual manufacturing process in the shop but also throughout the entire project process from sales to delivery, the different division needs different management practices. x TDC has witnessed more than a few wall panel manufacturers who invested in costly automated wall panel equipment only to realize their output was barely better than wood tables. It was not always the equipment they had invested in that was the problem, but numerous company and project processing issues that were causing all kinds of hurdles that slowed the entire process.

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framing wall panels appear to be simple does not mean it is simple. When your company is ready to invest in this type of endeavor, or you have an existing wall or truss division that you would like real improvements that could be realized in weeks and months, instead of years, give Todd Drummond Consulting (TDC) a call. If you plan on making an equipment investment, please be aware that TDC does not receive referral fees from any equipment or plate vendors, so that you can trust TDC for unbiased vendor and equipment recommendations shaped only by customer experiences. For best results, most clients require a blend of different equipment and vendors to meet their needs. With TDC, your company will save tens of thousands of dollars with TDC advisement for both new equipment and practices.

When you want more than hype, TDC is your best source for learning about the very best and latest practices to keep your company competitive. TDC has proven real-world 30+ years expertise that goes far beyond what many expect and has provided consulting services for well over a hundred clients. Whether you are a new or longtime operation, save your company a great deal of time and money by getting professional lean manufacturing help and training to improve all of your processes, not just in the manufacturing areas. Providing full-time consulting services for more than 15 years, TDC uses proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles that include refined time standard man-minutes for truss manufacturing. Please don’t take my word about TDC’s services though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

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

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

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

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Installed on 1996 SpeedCut pull arm saw. 20 foot capacity. Minimum angle is 5 degrees and the maximum angle is 135 degrees.

Maximum scarf cut is 22 inches. Setup is digital. Angulation and length measure are powered. 20 foot infeed and 10 foot outfeed conveyors. Includes extra blade and all supporting documentation. From the OEM: Saw uses information created with truss design software, featuring automatic set up for both length and angle for every piece.

On-screen graphics show the orientation of the lumber while the saw sets up for the next cut. Machine movement occurs after the blade is returned to a safe position behind the fence. 240 / 480 volt, 3 phase electrical-saw, 120 volt, 1 phase electricalPC. $16,890 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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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 ( L i v e D e c k ) . O u t f e e d C o n v e y o r.

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

Refurbished in 2014 by Eide Machinery.

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

Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 NOW $29,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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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.

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

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

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1984 TIMBERMILL 6 BLADE SAW (SHORTENED TO CUT FLOOR TRUSS WEBS) Six blades cut floor truss webs, roof truss webs and wall panel parts from 12" up to 8'-6".

Powered Angulation & Carriage.

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

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Monet DeWall 90/90 wall panel marking saw is a computer numeric controlled wall panel saw with touch screen user interface. Cuts and marks up to 2 boards at a time using 2x4 through 2x8 or cuts and marks one board at a time. $96,000 FOB MO 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Are You Creating a Culture of Quality?

n a recent trip to Japan to observe construction manufacturing methods, I was struck by the amount of time a plant manager spends on the production floor. Comparing this Japanese methodology to our truss industry, our plant managers and upper management spend relatively little time engaged in this portion of our responsibilities. A potential consequence of this separation is its effect on company culture. Culture is created from the top, and management needs to be engaged.

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Weekly inspections by your in-house inspector are not the only way to monitor and improve quality. A walk-through in conjunction with a safety walk-through should be done on a regular basis by management and supervisors. Is this walk-through of any value? Yes! If you know what to look for, walk-throughs are very valuable. Besides engaging your production workforce, your feedback is important. You don’t have to carry paperwork around with you, nor do you need to stop or delay fabrication, but you do need to use your eyes. So, do you think you know what to look for?

Test Your Skills To see if you are ready to take the challenge, and to illustrate your skills, examine the following photographs. What do you see? What do you look for? For each photo, decide if the situation is acceptable or not. What is the reason for the violation? Is it something that should be addressed?

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Figure 1. First splice example

Figure 2. Second splice example

Figure 3. Floor truss in machine

Figure 4. Stacked trusses on the rack

Figure 6. Trusses neatly stacked after finish Figure 5. Trusses coming off the finish roller roller

Figure 7. Joints after pressing, showing joint gaps

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The splice in Figure 1 looks like it might be a problem, with our attention brought to the plate placement. Usually splices are totally covered, because essentially they are the critical part of the joint. In this situation, the plate looks wrong—but, if you look at the shop drawing, the plate is correctly placed. The truss builders were following the design!

The situation in Figure 2 looks the same as Figure 1. The splice is not covered by the connector. When this is compared to the shop drawing, however, the plate design covers the splice. This connector needs to be removed and replaced with a larger connector. Remember, a larger size is always required because of the reduction of tooth holding when a plate is removed and replaced. (For additional information, see my article, “Is there a reduction for plating in a previously plated area?’)

In Figure 3, the eye catches the darkness of the member. Closer inspection indicates heavy wane in the plated area. Where wane exists (bark or insufficient wood at the corner or along the edge due to the curvature of the log), there is no plate holding or force transfer. The wane creates a joint as if the connector teeth do not exist. Particularly in floor trusses where there is a very limited amount of real-estate to connector, the members space is a premium. Often these situations cannot be repaired with a larger connector plate. Where more than half of the face is missing, the member should be culled and replaced. In this example, workers need to be trained to deal with this normal occurrence effectively, and well before it gets into the truss product.

In Figure 4, finished trusses are stacked as they come off the roller. Each truss is stacked beside the other. The object that should catch the eye is the lack of similarity. The second truss from the inside has an extra connector. Upon careful examination, it looks like the builders have repaired the chord with a couple of connectors on each side of the break of the member. This repair is not acceptable without specific engineering. The workers need to be trained to replace lumber rather than make their own repairs. (For additional information, see my article, “Is this an allowable repair?”)

In Figure 5, the issue we see is the lack of symmetry. The truss plates do not line up with the front and back sides of the truss. In this case, the connector exceeds the profile of the truss. This is never acceptable. When this happens and makes it to the jobsite, framers attempting to fix the problem can damage the connector or, even worse, create an unsafe situation by removing parts of the connector or removing the connector completely. Beating the edge of the connector with a hammer also causes many issues, including creating surface defects that can impact the integrity of the joint. These field repairs need to be done under the supervision of a qualified person.

Cutting the connector along the protrusion is rarely an acceptable method and needs evaluation as to the appropriateness of this action. The best situation is to prevent this from occurring in the first place. [Point of perspective: There are times when an engineer has designed a situation in which the connector can/will be cut or modified. These situations always require specific engineering and special attention should be paid to them during production.]

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In Figure 6, the trusses are stacked neatly, but the casual eye catches the lack of uniformity. In this situation, the trusses are built correctly. The trusses vary because the designs vary. A careful examination was made to insure accurate construction.

In Figure 7, the eye is drawn towards the darkness of the four tooth slots. This can indicate joint gap.

This is a red flag. In this situation, upon careful examination, the joint does have member gap issues and must be evaluated for repair. (For additional information, see my article, “Mind the (Member) Gap.”) In Figure 8, look for plate shadows. Shadows indicate a potential plate embedment issue. When this occurs, take a gauge and measure the embedment gap between the lumber and the plate. A plastic credit card works well. If the card fits under the plate and it is tight, then it is likely okay but could indicate adjustment might need to be made. If the card fits under the plate and is loose, the truss needs to be repressed. (For additional information, see my article, “How Important is Embedment,” and refer to ANSI/TPI 1 for the provisions that allow for some gap.)

Tabulate Your Results So, how did you do? If you said Figure 1 and Figure 6 are correct and the others are wrong, give yourself an A+. While it’s sometimes difficult to see in photos, many of these illustrations are much easier to see in person. The message of the story is: don’t just depend on your ANSI/TPI-compliant in-house inspections. A quality walk-through can be done in conjunction with a safety walk-through, because both are important for your business and your workers. Weekly inspections by management are the best way to monitor your program—so be sure you know how to look.

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 trainerevaluator-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.

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2003 Koskovich 5-Blade Auto Omni Component Saw

Koskovich 5-blade automated component saw includes [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single-sided setup from operator console, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. Cuts lengths from 2'-6" to 20' and 4x2 orientation from 1'-6" at 90/90 or 2'-6" at 4-angles. Includes shaker-pan waste conveyor with factory side pans. [1] 30" and [3] 20" spare blades, any available spare electronic boards or parts. Currently under power and in operation. Digital readout of length needs repair.

Available after October 7, 2019. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 90 Amp electrical required. $16,970 FOB CO.

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

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How Financing Can Work for You

By Ray Fedorko

“Why should I seek outside financing for an equipment purchase?” “How difficult is it?”

“What should I expect?” — These are just a few of the questions which can be answered

by Carl Villella of Acceptance Leasing and Financing Service.

Now in his 28th year as a leasing professional, Carl is no stranger to the truss industry. “I know the equipment, I know the vendors,” he says from his office located near Pittsburgh, PA. A frequent attendee at the annual BCMC tradeshow, Carl has worked with just about everyone in the industry. At last count, he has done business with more 100 truss companies over the years, and that even stretches back to the days when Truswal and Robbins Engineering roamed the market.

Carl’s knowledge of the business helps him negotiate the best terms possible for clients. Funders feel comfortable knowing the “ins and outs” of a transaction, which he can provide.

What are the advantages of financing? Carl elaborates on this point: “There are low upfront costs, no financial reporting once approved, the equipment financed is the collateral, and it allows you to preserve your bank lines of credit for more immediate uses.”

He emphasizes as well that he often works with multiple vendors and equipment on a single deal, and having a fixed payment is always an advantage for budgeting.

Carl is a Certified Leasing and Financing Professional (CLFP), a designation that brings a high level of professionalism to a transaction. Would you like to learn more? Give Carl a call at 412-262-3225 to see how he can help you finance your next piece of used or new equipment.

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2018 Spida Sprint M600 Saw with Auto Angle

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

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Are Your Managers Equipped for Change?

Ben Hershey 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

sk yourself this question, true or false: The most resistant group of employees in many component and LBM companies is the frontline employees? If you answered true, like most people you guessed incorrectly. It’s not our frontline employees who resist change the most, it’s the managers, the ones who are expected to lead employees through change. And sometimes, the higher level the manager, the more resistant they are to change.

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This fact should not surprise us, because managers and supervisors are often overlooked and not involved as much as they should be in the change process.

As change management plans are developed and implemented, there’s a natural tendency to focus on the employees directly affected by the change, the ones who have to do something different. Because of their title and position, managers and supervisors are presumed to be on board and able to manage the change. This is problematic because, until recently, change leadership and change management skills have not been a prerequisite for management positions, nor has formal training been provided through traditional “Management 101” training channels. But especially now as our industry continues to evolve, we need our managers to be equipped with the tools for change, so they can be more proactive and more focused on change management in our companies.

Two remedies are needed. First, managers are employees too and need to be helped through their own change transition. And second, managers need to be given the knowledge and tools to help them lead their employees through change. Ignoring the needs of managers complicates and compounds change resistance, which results in frustrated employees, delays, added cost, and missed returns. When manager resistance surfaces, adding to resistance from frontline employees, the result is disappointed stakeholders and sponsors of the change initiative. Positioning managers to successfully lead change isn’t complicated. But you need to know what to do and what not to do. Here are five do’s and don’ts for preparing managers and supervisors: 1. Do: Involve managers and frontline employees during the design and development phase of the initiative. Both roles will need to deal with the solution, whether performing it or knowing how to perform it. Plus, they need to understand how it relates to other business policies, practices, systems, and structures. Giving them a voice in the solution also promotes buy-in and ownership.

Don’t: Assume managers don’t have time to participate because of their current duties or that training them later will suffice.

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2. Do: Train managers on how to lead change effectively. Equip them with tools and provide ongoing coaching. Managing day-to-day business activities and leading employees through change have many parallels and touch points. However, the change manager role leans more heavily toward helping employees adopt, use, and become proficient with something new. This requires a different skill set than daily business management.

Don’t: Assume managers know how to lead employees through change because of title, position, or tenure. In unique cases, there are managers who have the natural knack of leading people, but for most people this is a skill that needs to be learned and fostered.

3. Do: Incorporate change leadership duties as part of a manager’s daily role and responsibilities long before any major change is introduced. This will allow managers to have time to practice and get accustomed to change methodologies and tools.

Don’t: Wait to pile on change management responsibilities when change is introduced. This will inevitably be negatively perceived as added work and quite often generate unneeded additional resistance.

4. Do: Ensure managers are afforded time to internalize the change before introducing the change to all employees. In addition to having the knowledge and tools for leading change, managers must be allowed time to understand the change itself and its impact on their role and employees’ duties. They, too, need to adopt and adapt to the change.

Don’t: Announce change at the same time for everyone. When this happens, managers are caught off-guard and will be unprepared to address questions and concerns from their employees. It places them at a considerable disadvantage in demonstrating support and managing resistance.

5. Do: Evaluate how the change aligns with business objectives and goals as it is being designed and developed. If found to be unaligned, adjustments need to be made to bring it into alignment.

Managers and supervisors are expected to work toward achieving business objectives on a daily basis. In all practical sense, it is why the position exists. When the change is aligned with organizational outcomes and expectations, managers have a much better chance of instilling the change.

Don’t: Introduce change that competes, contradicts, or is simply unsupportive. Unaligned change places managers in a conflicting and difficult position. More often than not, the change will drop to the bottom of the priority list while manager and employee focus will remain on achieving business outcomes.

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If there is one takeaway from this article, it’s this: Managers are Employees Too. Our team spends a lot of time training and coaching managers in many of the tools discussed above to equip them for change. Preparing these managers for change before leading others will give them the skills they need to successfully lead their teams through the transition. If you want to equip your mangers with some of these tools and need some additional help, give us a call—we would be glad to help you as we have helped hundreds of customers in our industry.

Best Practice Tip After a long time in development, SBCA will be rolling out our Digital QC Prototype platform for limited use this year. This is a very exciting upgrade to what the component industry has been using for several years, and it will take us to an entirely new level of expertise. Consider this in your strive to be lean: how about QC taking 1/10th the time as it does today? By eliminating manual measuring and other human-prone errors, you can achieve a better system for providing quality control information to all stakeholders throughout the industry. As the program rolls out, make sure you step up and get on board. If you’ll be new to the SBCA QC Program, sign up now and let SBCA staff know that the team at 4Ward Consulting referred you! This program has provided numerous benefits to companies throughout the industry, and it is only getting better.

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Group of Companies including Consulting Solutions, Labor Solutions, Offsite Solutions, Design Solutions, and Accounting Solutions. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward team with more than 150 years of combined experience. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years.

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NEW! Reconditioned Clary Master 5-Blade Saw Reconditioned Clary Master 5-blade component saw with vibrating scrap conveyor. Cuts lumber depths from 2x4" through 2x12" depths. Blades angulate individually. Includes (1) 15", (2) 16", (1) 22" and (1) 32" diameter blades, digital readouts of angles, powered angulation and length. Minimum length cut is 1'-3" and maximum length cut is 21'-0". Scarf blade is centerline cut. Circa 1983.

Reconditioning scope included new bearings, angle control motors and counters and electrical wiring checked or replaced.

Blade motors checked and one rebuilt.

Electrical switches checked or replaced.

New shaker pan paddles and motor.

Repainted. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $39,490 FOB TX Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (1) 14' x 72" (missing one leg) and (7) 13'-6" x 56" tables (only two tables have ejectors). Tables are 27 1/2" from top of building surface to bottom of support leg. Tables designed for use with Wedge-It style pucks (not included).

The 72" table has slots at 26 1/2" o/c and the 56" tables have slots at 17 1/2" o/c spacing. Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, etc.

Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,400 each FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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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70' Side Eject Klaisler Gantry System

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

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

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EZ-SET AUTO JIGGING EXCLUSIVE & PATENTED DESIGN Automatic Truss Jigging System to drastically reduce setup times.

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

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Capacity for 100% Nail Plate Embedment

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Top & bottom chord stops in the same slot

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24" or 30" O.C. Spacing

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Compatible with all current major design software

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Standard or TopSider Configurations Existing Alpine Lumbermater® 5000 upgraded with CII’s EZ-Set Auto Jigging

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Conventional kick-leg or walk-thru tables and our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems

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Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

816 CALLAN STREET • MONETT, MO 65708 LOCAL 417-235-7182 • US TOLL FREE 800-743-9737 GENERAL@CLARK-IND.COM WWW.CLARK-IND.COM

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

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105' Klaisler Side-Eject Roof Truss Gantry System

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

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2006 Alpine RAM Easy Rider Roof Gantry

2006 Alpine RAM Easy-Rider roof gantry, model 756A, side-eject, continuous tables, slotted steel tops, 14' x 102' working length system (114' OAL), 24" diameter gantry roller includes operator riding platform with joystick control, (14) sloping-type ejectors, with two park stations. Side-Eject to 16 receivers, 18 inside conveyor rollers [9 powered/9 idle], feeds to matching Alpine final roller press 24"x14' model 725 (needs repair). System complete with all available spare parts and jigging hardware. 480v, 3 phase electrical required.

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1990 Lumbermater Press, Kicklegs, Track & Extra Parts • Lumbermater Model 4141 Press with 16" x 19" Platen • High/Low Hydraulic System • 20 HP / 3 Phase Motor • Joystick Control • Kicklegs, End Stands & Track for 12' or 14' x 70' Table • Excludes Combination Wood/Plastic Table • Extra Parts: 18 Kicklegs, Press Head, Joystick, Speed Contoller & Misc.

Hydraulic Components • Drive wheels have flat spots and need replaced • Video available upon request. $29,500 NOW $26,500 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Side Eject Roller Gantry System • Alpine Gantry Roller (track mounted) • Floor Mounted Steel Track (for gantry roller) • (14) Alpine Tables with Skatewheel Ejectors & Unistrut Jig Channel • Drilled & Tapped Steel Bottom with Plastic Top

• Steel Bridge Plates (for walkways) • Powered Exiting Conveyor with Receivers • Clary 14' x 20" Diameter Finish Roller • Alpine Truss Straighteners • 208 Volt / 3 Phase • Excludes: Outside Conveyor

$95,000 NOW $86,900 (USD) FOB Manitoba

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

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

1/2" camber over 30'. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $36,980

NOW $28,470 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

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Square 1 Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

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

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4” Diameter Stub Shafts Supported by 4 Baffles

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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3 to 4 Second Cycle Time

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2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons

Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

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Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light

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Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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

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Elevated Operator Platform

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Positive Press Tight Abutment

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Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment

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3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor

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

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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Liftouts for Side or End Eject Table Mounted Electrical Track

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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Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System Call for Pricing FOB IN

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Air Piping Manifold

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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

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

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

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

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CNC Plasma Cut 3/4” Steel Table Top

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

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Twin 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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

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120’ per Minute Adjustable Working Speed

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”Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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Chain & Sprocket Guards

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Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake

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230/460 - 3 Phase

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

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

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

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Add $4,500 for Installation Supervision

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

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

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

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2005 KLAISLER 14' GANTRY ROLLER & TRACK • 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Mounted) • 14' x 24" Diameter Roller (1" Wall Thickness) • (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors • Soft Start Inverter • Flashing Beacon Light (Motion Indicator) • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar • Ride Platform • New 480 Volt Electrical Cable in 2018 • New 156' of Track in 2018 (2-39', 2-28' and 2-11') • Excludes: Tables, Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller Add $72,500 for 56' of New End Eject Klaisler Table with Weg-It Jigging. $37,500 FOB CA

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2016 Stealth Peak-Up Roof Truss Stacker 2016 Integrated Stealth Technologies Peak-Up roof truss stacker with 120' of out-feed roller conveyors. Stacks roof trusses from 16 feet to 76 feet span x 14 foot heights. Includes (5) peak-up lift arms with wall mounted push button conveyor controls, and stacker controls, 3 HP drive motor, (1) automated auto-stack mechanism, drive chains and associated 1/3 HP conveyor motors. 240/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $32,900 NOW $29,500 FOB MI.

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2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker 2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker, model 70300-50, automatic, four-pedestal flat stacker with controls. According to OEM specs, "...35 second cycle time. Stacks all truss configurations both left and right, single trusses up to 80 foot spans or two stacks to 40 foot spans...". Includes (4) 2000 PSI hydraulic drives, hand-held controller, control panel and (18) idler roller conveyors with stands. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $73,980 NOW $58,980 FOB VA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Alpine Kickleg Floor Truss Machine 4'-10" Gantry Roller with Ride Platform. 48' Dual Jig Steel Table with Kickleg Support.

Overhead Plate Storage Rack. $11,900 NOW $10,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Better Tools for Wall Panel Design

By Tracy Roe t Eagle Metal, our business has been built on relationships. We pride ourselves in listening and responding to the needs of our customers. Having served the component industry for more than 30 years with high quality connector plates, structural design software, engineering services, and manufacturing equipment, our goal is to empower great component manufacturers. With our Truebuild® Software Suite, fabricators can utilize (and customize) six integrated platforms: Truebuild® Layout, Send4Seals, Truss, Management, Batch, and Cloud. And now, TrueBuild Layout just got better!

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• PRO Multi-Family Tool • Framing Assemblies in Parametric 3D • Break and Review in Parametric 3D • Job Edit • Bundling in Parametric 3D

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Over the next few months, we’ll dive into each of these 5 areas and show how they can provide you with the tools you need to begin or grow your wall panel business. If you have any questions before, during, or after this series, please contact us via email or visit www.eaglemetal.com. Let us help empower you to build more.

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

2019 Demo 12' Portable Sheathing Bridge • Lightly Used 12' Portable Sheathing Bridge • Programmable Fastener Spacing with PLC Touch Pad Entry • One Touch Selection for Field or Seam Pattern • Gun Tilt at Sheathing Seams • Staggered Fastener Pattern at Seams • Adjustable Tool Down Pressure • Laser Pointer for Stud Location • Sensors to Detect Sheathing • Nail/Staple 8' Wall in 6 to 8 Seconds • Quick Tool Changeout • Weight: 150 Lbs • 120 Volt / 1 Phase • Includes Everwin Coil Nailer • $1,850 $3,850 less than new price $21,500 NOW $19,500 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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DUAL BEAM SINGLE TOOL WALL SHEATHING This machine is designed to fasten Sheathing to wall panels made from 2x4 to 2x10, dimensional and engineered lumber. The wall panel is rolled into the sheathing machine and clamped to ensure the wall panel is square. The operator then uses the bridge to fasten the sheathing to the wall.

The advantages of the single tool over the multiple tool bridge are more flexibility in the fastener spacing both in the field, on seams, and fewer tools to maintain.

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Framing Table With Panel Bridge

$79,000 Installation Included (US & Canada)

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

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

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

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

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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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Who Trusts Todd Drummond Consulting?

Russ Woodworth Truss GM Gastonia, NC “…. We knew of him in the past but were warned by a few that he might be arrogant, and a sort of a know it all kind of personality. This negative view of his character couldn’t be further from the truth. We found him to be very knowledgeable, concise, approachable and very easy to converse with on all topics. ….At the end of the week, we found we had literally been given hundreds of ideas and suggestions to take our facilities to the next level.

We also discussed our equipment needs, wants, and he helped us sort through each of these.

Mark Manis - Owner/GM Home Team Builder Services, LLC Rome, GA "Before we engaged Todd a couple of years ago, we thought we ran a pretty good truss plant. After all, we had been doing it since 1999, and we were well satisfied with our overall profitability. But after spending a week with him, the scales fell from our eyes! We realized we were, in fact, doing a very mediocre job indeed. The good news was that there was a lot of room for improvement. …. There is no way, without his insights and suggestions, that we could have attained the sales volume and profitability we enjoy today. And there's still room for improvement!

I highly recommend Todd and his services…..especially if you are outHis fee was the best money we've spent in a long, long time!" side of my market area!!.”

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s a wall panel designer, there are two critical performance metrics to hit: efficiency and accuracy. In a competitive component manufacturing landscape, maximizing designer productivity on both quotes and orders is paramount to running a successful business. Quickly generating an accurate

By John Croll quote for a builder can help win a job and turning finished designs around quickly Portfolio Manager can keep the shop humming with work while ensuring a CM gets the most of its high-value design resources. Equally significant: call-backs and repairs eat away at profit margins and can tie up the whole production workflow. Avoiding these mistakes allows a CM to move on to the next profitable job with confidence.

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Alpine’s iPanel wall panel design software solution provides new tools to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy for panel designers. Paired with the revolutionary STITCHER wall input method, iPanel enables panel designers to produce an extremely accurate bid in record time. STITCHER enables the designer to capture the wall layout with just a few clicks. Once in iPanel, the new Fabrication Rules and Openings Manager offer a streamlined and flexible way to design the panels exactly as the builder requests. These tools are useful during bidding and production design and allow iPanel customers to automatically control specific design choices on a builder or project level.

Fabrication rules are groups of settings that dictate specific design choices for the system to make during panelization. This includes header size and material, the number of trimmers per jack assembly, and how to space cripples in openings, just to name a few. These settings can be customized for small, medium, and large openings, as well as per level of the building. iPanel users can have a unique fabrication group for each project or builder, producing efficient consistency between jobs from the same customer.

The Openings Manager presents an easy-to-use interface for designers to further standardize the openings they will use in their jobs. Each opening can be fully designed and customized graphically and by modifying settings, including finish height and header material. Multiple openings can be created and shared between levels.

This allows the user to quickly define the opening inventory to be used for a project and apply that inventory to the layout with ease. Changes made in the opening manager can be synced with other designers using a simple upload/download mechanism, which allows complete control over which designs are shared across the system.

Both tools enable a manager to standardize the specific design choices made by their designers, while accounting for the innumerable builder-specific preferences they must deal with in the field. Initial setup is easy and sharing fabrication groups and openings across designers is simple. When a panel designer panelizes a layout, iPanel uses these configurations to automatically frame the house the way the builder wants it. This cuts down on design time during both stages of the process, while reducing the number of mistakes that get shipped out resulting in call backs.

Alpine’s workflow from STITCHER to iPanel is uniquely powerful in its ability to produce rapid, accurate bids and enables users to frame a house to exact specifications with minimal manual manipulation. Talk to your local Alpine sales rep about how to leverage these tools to improve your wall panel business today.

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Responsible Building at Pacific Wall Systems, Inc.

By Nancy Mansfield Co-owners Nancy Knecht-Mansfield and Alex Knecht

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hether your company is large or small, west coast or east coast, or anywhere in between, there are plenty of opportunities to practice responsible building. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Central Point, Oregon, Pacific Wall Systems is a family-owned enterprise with 80 employees and two manufacturing plants proudly serving Oregon, Washington, and California. Combining more than 150 years of framing experience and 35 years of wall panel manufacturing expertise, we offer integrity, a superior product, and outstanding service from start to finish.

At Pacific Wall Systems, we pride ourselves in using, reusing, and repurposing lumber. We believe in the full circle concept when it comes to utilizing our raw materials. We appreciate lumber as a renewable resource—none of it needs to be wasted. Here’s how we do it: • After lumber is cut for a job, leftover “fall off” lumber is cut down and used as blocking or backing on current or future jobs. Pieces that are less than 12” are cut for shipping shoes. Pieces smaller than 6” are donated to the community for personal heat or sent to Biomass, our local energy plant, to be burned into electricity.

• Leftover plywood scrap and OSB also are used in shipping dunnage (shoes) as well as for “piecing around openings,” which allows us to utilize these smaller pieces.

In short, we are dedicated to using 100% of our lumber material, and contributing 0% to the landfill clog. Compared to wasted raw materials that can result from on-site stick framing, it’s clear that building with wall panels can be the most responsible choice in today’s construction environment.

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$49,900 FOB KS 2007 VIKING 16' X 12' SQUARING TABLE WITH SHEATHING BRIDGE • 16' x 12' Squaring Table with Powered Width Adjustment & Powered Chain Conveyor • Wall Panel Lengths up to 16', Wall Panel Heights from 4'-0" to 12'-2" • Swing Gates at Both Ends of Squaring Table • Automated Field & Edge Nailing Driving by Panel Pro Event Software & Your Programmed Nailing Patterns • Simple Touchscreen Controls • 2 Tool Carriages for Sheathing Nailing with Tilt Function for Seams • 2 Paslode Nail Guns with High Load Coil Tray • Auto Sheathing Bridge Return • Includes 4 Pallets of Magnum Coil Nails (2 3/8 x .113) • 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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2016 TRIAD 17' X 12' DIAMOND QUAD FRAMING TABLE • Manual Tool Dollies (Excludes Nail Guns) • Stud Locators at 12" and 16" Centers • Wall Panel Lengths to 17' • Powered Height Adjustment (6'-9" to 12'-3" wall heights) • Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor • Adjustable Squaring Stops • 110 Volt / 1 Phase $29,900 FOB NY

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

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New Panels Plus Floor Cassette Framing Station Price: $Call for pricing FOB: MN New Panels Plus floor framing machine, supports the structural members creating floor sections from 2" x 6" LVL through 2" x 10" to 2" x 12" dimensional lumber, 20" deep wood floor trusses or engineered wood / I-joists. Standard footprint of floor panels (cassettes) up to 12' wide x 45' long. Table consists of a fixed section and a track-guided, moveable section controlled by either a foot switch or push-buttons.

Includes a series of color-coded locator pins at 16", 19.2 and 24" on-center spacing and clamping with squaring feature including foot pedal control.

The locators individually flip down if a joist comes out on top of them. After the floor is complete and unclamped, the floor section can be raised up on skate-wheel conveyors and rolled out or lifted off the table using an overhead crane. Table height is 24.5", OAL 45.5 ft, OAW 14.5 ft. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 90 to 120 PSIG at 15 CFM air required.

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OTHER ACCESSORIES Panels Plus Sub-Component Tables Panels Plus Panel Lift Panels Plus Handle Bar Router Panels Plus Conveyor Stand Assembly

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

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Remote Truss Designer Production Builder Homes

If you are a mid level Remote Truss designer, able to design for mostly production builder type projects, able to design in savings and create packages that work in the plant and on site, this is a job you should consider. The company uses MiTek but will consider other truss design software experience. This job requires someone who is used to working with repetitive tasks, but also finding savings and minimizing errors. $55-85k salary, 45 hours 5x9.

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16'L x 12'H capacity (22' OAL), from 2x4 and 2x6 material Model CB-239062613. This complete system features single-nail sheathing gun design utilizing a large coil nail feed.

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

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2015/2016 Freightliner M2-106 Cummings 330 HP Engine. Allison Automatic Transmission. 12000# Front Axle, 40,000# Rear Axle. Air Ride. Exhaust Brake. 24' Flatbed with Princeton Kit. Many Available - 100,000 to 200,000 Miles.

Starting at $65,900.

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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.

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

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2005 HOTSHOT (R & R) 46'-68' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER Hydraulic Neck. Sliding Tandem Axles Split Rollers with Pin Locks. Steel Floor between Rollers. Headache Rack Difficult to Stretch. $18,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2000 JDH TRUSSMASTER 36'-51' STRETCH ROLLOFF TRAILER S e l f - C o n t a i n e d 1 2 Vo l t Hydraulic Front End. Sliding Tandems 26,000 GVWR. Spring Suspension. 4 1/2" Rollers with Pinlocks. Controllable Rollers on Back 9 Rollers (2 Zones).

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Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of subcomponent: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavyduty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid.

Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required.

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

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

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AMI Industrial Floor Carts AMI's industrial floor trucks (material carts) are designed of hardwood construction, fitted with space-age phenolic, roller-bearing wheels, and ball bearing swivel casters for strength and durability. AMI's phenolic wheels resist shock without chipping. They are non-sparking, non-marking, and can be operated continuously between -50℉ and 260℉. They are unaffected by grease, oil or debris on your shop floor.

Series "B" AMI Industrial Floor Truck Our swivel casters are precision built with perfectly aligned raceways. All cold-form parts are made to exacting tolerances from heavy-gauge steel, and are hardened for severe service and long wear. Series B-4 carts include four casters, one at each corner, to prevent "tri-cycling" of long lumber loads.

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

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

NEW! 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

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.

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Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

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Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training.

The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it's location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

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

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

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

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

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

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2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

2006 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Sub-component assembler builds corners, trimmers, leads, jack-studs. L’s, channels, headers, ladders, etc. Maximum clamp opening 17” x 17.5”, clamping positions: 14 horizontal and 17 vertical. Utilizes four easily adjusted tools with independent on/ off, air-regulators, TAC switches to detect lumber. (tools not included). Easily to use squaring stop, and foot pedal activation for part assembly. Rugged construction, builtin air reserve, includes in/out conveyor.

Recently replaced slide-bearings and air-regulator. 120 vac, 90 PSI at 20 CFM (dependent on tool selection). $9,200 FOB IA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank & Dryer 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer.

Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial blackpipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates.

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12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light.

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

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

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

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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.

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2013 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $37,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

Hain 10' Measuring System • Refurbished in 2016 • Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12" Centers) • Gang Stop • 1/4 HP Linear Actuator Motor (110 Volt) • 24' Steel Framed Table with Plastic Top • Excludes Saw $3,300 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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SOMETHING THAT WORKS! Thomas McAnally Publisher

et’s start out by saying NO to traditional New Years’ Resolutions. That’s a NO to fad diets, new exercise machines, and that new vacation savings account you always planned to open.

Blasphemy, you say? What if you were to forget fad diets, over-hyped self-improvement programs, running until your knees give out, and instead focus that energy on a Professional New Year’s Improvement List?

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You already know the areas where you can do better. Create a list of opportunities: Strive to make fewer mistakes, improve design productivity, speed up floor truss production on table #2, reduce absenteeism, reduce forklift downtime, or improve quality. They can be personal objectives or for supervisors to take and apply to their departments. Don’t make a list of general items to improve, pass it on down the line, and just hope they happen. Be specific and get personally involved. This doesn’t apply only to the boss or managers. If you are a production associate, it may be as simple as getting to work 15 minutes early every day. That simple act not only shows initiative and reliability, but it improves productivity.

Why is it so simple? You are there every day doing a job, as are your people, so why not? Your job is not likely to be forgotten, minimized, or abandoned. So, go out on a limb and pick a project, create a plan, and follow it through! Be it a personal or team objective, it must contain a problem, a solution, an end expectation, and a plan to get there.

It could be as easy as seeing where obstacles to productivity are in production, design, or delivery.

The solution may be as simple as implementing a new productivity software, starting a bonus program, adding training, upgrading equipment, or investing in new equipment. Identify the need, develop a plan, and you make it happen. If the problem is low morale, start with an offsite activity for employees

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and their families, such as BBQ’s, picnics, outings at the zoo or to theme parks, or any other function where “off the job” fun benefits the company morale. The process is simple, pick a leader (maybe you or someone in HR), develop a budget, pick a time, and go have fun. If it works, plan on doing it again next year. (Hint: It Works) Your energy, and the willingness to use it, is the key. If you resolve to lose 50 pounds and you lose 5 pounds a week, it would be easy to stay the course. Along those same lines, if you can pick small goals and find incremental improvements for you and your people, seeing those results will help create a cohesive, productive team.

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Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Has optional 2-nail feature for just fastening the top & bottom nails on a 2x6 instead of 3 nails. Includes pushbutton controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of sub-component: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode sticknailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavy-duty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation. $28970 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Metabo’s 18V Brushless cordless framing nailers (models NR1890DR & NR1890DC) utilize a unique Air Spring Drive System that uses sealed compressed air to drive each nail. This results in zero ramp up time, up to 2-3 nails per second in driving speed and recoil that feels like a pneumatic nailer. Best of all, there is no need to refill the tank. Get more done with less, and experience total fastening freedom from Metabo by losing the dirty hose, the noisy compressor and expensive gas cartridges.

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

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

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What If You Ran Your Factory Like a Chick-fil-A?

By Gary Fleisher

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love stopping at Chick-fil-A, not only for the food but also to see how organized and disciplined every store is. The food isn’t bad either.

It occurred to me that there must be a secret to their success that modular home factory management could use to ramp up their sales staff’s performance and bring more builders into the modular home business.

I decided to take a look at what they do differently from all other fast food restaurants that makes them so busy and successful, and what I discovered was not really shocking but absolutely brilliant.

Their training process consists of two or three interviews with a Team Leader or Manager, and then training that consists of a video curriculum and short tests afterwards. It’s not terribly difficult.

Most modular factories I’ve worked for and have observed have little or no formal training program for new sales reps. But I was more interested in what happens after the initial training. My theory is that employee morale is maintained by having good leaders who hire the right people and by the sense of knowing they’re working somewhere special.

Every fast food restaurant has a drive-thru, but how many have a line of cars that wraps around the building no matter what time of day and has seven or eight registers in the lobby that are operated continuously, especially during peak times?

Even in mall locations, every other place just has one register--period. Chick-fil-A has at least five. That says something, and I think there is a sense of pride that comes from working there. Secondly, management is selected very carefully. If you have the values and the skills to become an operator for Chick-fil-A, then you know that not just anyone is right for your Team. The management must be highly motivated and mature individuals who care about the brand and not just about food service or a paycheck.

These leaders, in turn, keep their workers motivated, who were also hired because of the sense of pride and ambition they demonstrated during the hiring process.

Yes, there are some good Sales Managers in our industry, but as a rule most were given the position simply because they were a good sales rep and the job opened up. There is almost no formal training in our industry for Sales Managers.

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A large majority of the cashiers at Chick-fil-A are between 16 and 25. This is rather common at other quick service restaurants, too, but I think this is almost a strategy at Chick-fil-A (not to accuse them of being discriminatory). I feel that, when hiring, management looks for people who don’t have a lot of experience in food service, so that it’s not just “another job” or “another restaurant” to them; rather, it’s an opportunity to start a career in the industry and represent a valuable brand.

Is this the model for the our industry or do we just hire and/or lure established sales reps from other factories simply because they might bring a couple of builders with them and knowing we don’t have to spend a dime on training a sales rep that must be good because he/she has worked in the industry for more than a year?

Most Chick-fil-A stores get plenty of applications each week, so, if the employee’s service and attitude turns out to be not up to par, or they do something stupid, they typically have the luxury of mentoring you only for so long before they will replace you.

Think about this: how many times have you seen a blatant advertisement for working at Chick-fil-A posted on the windows, doors, or walls of their buildings? Most of them generally don’t have to seek out the workforce; the workforce comes to them.

There are modular factory sales reps and even Sales Managers that have proven to be sub par and do stupid things but have remained in their job for years simply because nobody is beating down the door wanting to work for you. It all comes down to good training, great leadership examples, and untainted workers who exude positive attitudes and teachable spirits, all because they are proud of what Chick-fil-A represents: great food, great people, and strong ethics.

Now go back and read this one more time, replace Chick-fil-A with your factory, and ask yourself if your company is the Chick-fil-A of the modular housing industry or just another fast food chicken joint.

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

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Tall Mass Timber Code Adoptions Continue Trend of Sustainable Design Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

he City of Denver is the latest in a growing number of cities, states, and municipalities to recognize the possibilities of tall mass timber construction. Following states such as Oregon, Utah, and Washington, the City of Denver voted in late December to adopt the 2019 Denver Building Code, including the tall mass timber provisions from the previouslyapproved 2021 International Building Code (IBC), the model building code from the International Code Council. In particular, these provisions allow for the construction of mass timber buildings up to 18 stories.

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The City of Denver’s adoption shows a growing trend, in both public policy and architectural design, toward more sustainable building methods. With environmental sustainability consuming the national discourse, reducing the environmental footprint of construction is becoming paramount in the construction industry. In order to reduce carbon emissions during the building process, more and more designers and builders are looking for alternative construction methods, most notably, building with mass timber. Wood’s carbon-sequestering attributes are no secret, and the development of innovative wood products, such as mass timber, allows for architects and builders to take wood construction to new heights.

Although tall mass timber construction has been used for years in Europe, the increased use of it in this country dates back to the T3 project in Minneapolis in 2016. Since then, construction of tall mass timber buildings has begun all over the United States, with many more planned for the near future. Now, with new tall mass timber construction types being implemented, the benefits of mass timber’s rapid construction schedules, structural stability, and fire resistance are demonstrating how it is an effective and safe building material alternative to high-carbon-emitting materials in taller projects.

AWC has teamed up with the International Code Council to present a series of webinars and seminars on the tall mass timber codes. You can learn about mass timber, allowed heights and areas in the 2021 IBC, fire and connection design, and more during the following sessions:

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By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

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n the day of a CM’s and framer’s life, lumber buying is considered the most enjoyable and easiest task to perform. Buying lumber is a huge ego booster. By your own admission, lumber is 40–50% of the cost of producing the finished product.

I find it simply stunning how very little thought, planning, effort, and emphasis the entire industry places on lumber buying. This lethargic/apathetic attitude makes CMs and framers sitting ducks for their lumber suppliers.

The softwood framing lumber market trades in predictable, repeating cycles. Forecasting lumber price movements is a function of identifying if and when disruptions to the cycle may, and are most likely to, occur. Therefore, “when” prices will rise and fall is what lumber market forecasting is all about.

For CMs, Framers, and Builders seeking profit expectations compared to 2019, the question for 2020 is: “will we see more or less disruption and price volatility this year?”

Expecting no gossip, no rumors, no chaos…no disruptions that will create more price volatility is naive given the current global economic, trade, and political environment. Indeed, 2020 will be more volatile than 2019. Therefore, I submit that trusting the lumber market to remain calm, serving up Better Profits is a risky bet.

When 40–50% of production cost is lumber, you ARE in the lumber buying business, just like your suppliers are in the lumber selling business. Rather, you BETTER BE in the lumber buying business.

Here is why: Consider the stats in the chart on the next page, which show 2019 was passive for lumber volatility.

Average weekly price change was down from $13/mbft in 2018 to $6 in 2019. Looking closer, 47% of the weeks posted higher prices, 40% lower, and 13% unchanged. Average total annual price volatility for all species was down from $739/mbft to $327/mbft.

Note the net annual price changes compared to total annual volatility. Example: SYP: Net Annual $ Change -$30. Total annual volatility $365. That market moved $365 to only change $30. Canadian SPF moved a total of $675/mbft to only end up $70 from where it began.

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2018–2019 Total Annual Volatility $630 $365 $865 $675 $680 $280 $750 $320 $739 $327 $565 $300

So, what does that mean? Let’s do some quick math. How many truckload quantities of lumber do you buy every week?

Over the year, each of those SPF truckloads is changing in value a total of $675 x 25/mbft = $16,875 in 2019, and we consider that not to be volatile.

If you buy 10 T/L’s per week, the lumber market offers $168,750 in money saving OPPORTUNITY over 12 months.

If SYP is your specie of choice, the same buying profile with 22.5 mbft per truckload presented a $82,125 opportunity.

Bottom line: Your suppliers are in the lumber selling business and their goal is to out-buy you. Why make it easy for them? You ARE in the lumber buying business. It’s up to you how you participate.

Sure, better profits are good, but why just settle for good? Why not take on the lumber market and strive for “best” profits.

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

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using MiTek software. Also has FASTBeam experience. Products: floor & roof trusses. Markets: Single family custom, multi family, tract and light commercial.

Was successful in creating strong teams in production, design and customer service, but the local economy and overwhelming competition was more than he could overcome from a small plant perspective. Degree: BSEE Compensation: $26hr part time employee or $33 hr 1099

Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC As Operations Manager: Responsible for all aspects of a major component manufacturing facility, including: profit/loss accountability, budgeting, inventory control and compliance with company policies in all facets of the facility's operations.

Recorded a 4% profit, based upon sales, within three months of assuming the leadership position. Responsible for a staff in excess of fifty persons including: engineering, sales, office, delivery and production personnel.

Thom's Notes: I have worked with this candidate as an employer for years. Very strong manager with the ability to combine individual strengths into one team effort. Fair, honest, and customer As Design Manager: Directly service oriented. Scored 98 supervised and managed the engineering department staff of eight. Department was responsible ID: C18427 for creating engineering and layout Remote Truss Designer. drawings for all orders. Scheduled and reviewed all work to ensure it Relocation: Pennsylvania was completed within company guidelines. Led the conversion to Candidate has 5 years roof and MiTek 20/20 design software and floor truss design experience MiTek MBA for order entry and but started in the plant. Builder, quoting. Responsible for the setup sawyer, then designer. MiTek and implementation of updated Sapphire experience.

Easily Quality Control program and scored at the Senior Designer established design and training level on the JobLine Truss standards for engineering staff and Design Skills Evaluation. Mid- lead production personnel. Worked size Multifamily, Single Family closely with manufacturing Custom, Production Builder, and to facilitate the assembly and Light Commercial projects. Some erection processes through the mid sized apartments but the layout and design of components. candidate is not claiming to be a Mega-Multifamily Designer. Is willing to learn, just not claiming the skill. Long term at current ID: C18357 employer, looking to work remote, Division/Regional Manager, is family oriented with young kids. Multiplant Operations Manager Dedicate office, has planned his - Components & Lumber to Site remote workplace and structure to | Mega Multifamily. be professional.

Relocation: Florida, Georgia, Compensation $28+- hr. Remote North Carolina, South only Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado ID: C11927 Design/Operations Manager Truss/Panel - Wood/Steel Relocation: Indiana, Kentucky,

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Projects include $700k MegaMultifamily apartments. Designs/ Layout using Alpine, CAD shop drawings, designs connections and hardware, creates department procedural and standards program, trains new designers.

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Relocation: Arkansas, Canada - Western/Central, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Relocation: USA - ALL States Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Kentucky, Schedule all production. Schedule all deliveries. Purchasing. Set Utah, Wyoming company pricing. Invoicing.

My professional objective is to Receiving. Developed a system obtain a position with a Building for outside sales staff to turn in Components Manufacturer that truss orders. Designer. Primary will allow me to work forty-plus duties: design, layout, and hours per week. I am a production cutting/production documents. specialist and work best given Secondary duties: checking others the freedom to work on my own work, scheduling, customer with multiple projects setting service, inside sales, and training. in my queue. With me, pressure Software used: Non-MiTek, produces results.

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Component experience includes I enjoy working on Custom, highfloor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, end residential projects where the EWP, and hardware. Market design is challenging. I also enjoy experience includes tract, single working on tract developments family, single family custom, and multi-family projects but multi-family, light commercial, bigger, more complex projects are and agriculture. My volume is more rewarding and offer a since $150k+- a month. Designed 1.25 of accomplishment. million in 2012 for production.

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I have worked in the residential and multi-family construction industry for 25 yrs. I started as a framer and have held numerous positions throughout my career. I have held a position as a Division Manager for a Wall Panel Facility that was part of a Building Material Supply Company. In this position, I was responsible for total operation of the division including P&L responsibility. I have also been a Department Manager of a Wall Panel Facility at a second Building Material Supply Company. During my career, I have held positions as a Director of Purchasing and a Purchasing Manager for Home Building companies, as well as an Operations Manager at a Soffit & Siding installation company. In this position, I was responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

ID: C18408 Plant or Production Manager Truss

Relocation: Ontario Design trusses and layouts for commercial work using Alpine Remote Truss Designer available..

Currently provides technical software. support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems In 2018: for residential and commercial Accomplished $8 million in applications. Provides technical assistance and support to the quotes. distribution staff to meet client Accomplished $2.4 million in demands for engineered wood structural applications. Ensures designs for jobs. that wood truss fabricators, lumber distributors and specifiers have adhered to established building standards, codes and practices.

ID: C18367 Maintains extensive knowledge of Wall Panel Designer | Remote structural analysis programs such Wall Panel Designer | Megaas MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure Multifamily design software. Analyze/prepare engineered wood designs and Relocation: Utah details for Design Engineer Remote wall panel design for review and approval. Generate medium to large scale MF. Remote manufacturing information and estimating using MiTek Sapphire quotations for sales team and to get a more accurate material management. Prepares the job for count. 100,000 - 500,000 sq ft production. Canadian codes and MF projects primarily in the New standards experienced.

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Managed production metrics and recorded daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as well as set up inventory management using QuickBooks, excel and cycle counts. Worked with sales, helped customers with scheduling and issues. Designed trusses, batch cutting using MiTek Sapphire for single family, local production builders, multifamily, and ag projects. Hired, trained, motivated, and terminated as needed following company HR policies.

ID: C18402 Plant/Location/General Manager Relocation: Virginia In addition to 9 years as General Manager at a $10M roof and floor truss facility, was Inside sales of custom home packages including floor, wall panels, roof truss, and all framing materials. Sales and design for Custom building components in the Virginia Maryland, and DC markets for single family and multi-family construction.

Managed large Production builder accounts and Complete Framing packages for smaller builders and individuals. Prior framer, framing supervisor.

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Relocation: Colorado Personally managed, purchased all lumber products and manage a $100 million spend for this industry leading 6 plant location manufacturer, VMI, contract developer and manager.

Responsible for supply, programs, demand cycles, strategic planning, and purchasing excellence.

Purchased MRO, machines, trucks, assembly lines, buildings and ongoing CAPEX projects. Team member for new construction projects for plants, 3rd party labor.

Products used for construction in North America focused on multifamily engineering products.

Direct mill purchasing from major US/Cano vendors.

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ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring

Executive level manager, VP, President with $1+B P&L responsibility. Lumber, building materials, trusses, wall panels, and CFS background. Inquire to discuss this candidate.

Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, ID: C11638 General Manager/Division Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming Manager - Truss/Panel/EWP/ 30 years' experience starting in Lumber production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Relocation: Colorado, Door experience includes Conneticut, Delaware, Illinois, managing three Production Maryland, Massachusetts, Managers and five Production Minnesota, New Jersey, New Supervisors, consisting of 300 York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, hourly employees producing North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, 11,000 doors and 10,000 face Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, frames per day. Responsible for Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, the manufacturing functions of South Carolina, Virginia, all mill operations, five frame Washington DC, New component machining cells, three Hampshire, Vermont frame assembly operations, four door component machining cells, An energetic, out-of-the-box, three door assembly clamps, three problem-solving, executive with a door profiling lines, two wide science-based holistic approach to belt sanding lines and specialty manufacturing, building products and other business operations; machining and assembly cells.

I am recognized for my vision, Flooring experience: Responsible business acumen, integrity, work for all plant functions including ethic and capability to cultivate budgeting and P&L. Managed durable professional relationships. six Department Managers: two Practitioner of “Lean and JIT” principles, Production Departments, Quality manufacturing setting metrics, improving key Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and performance indicators, reducing expanding production Plant Engineer/Maintenance costs, capacity and sales – all improving Manager including the CI the bottom line.

Skilled in business program. Their staffs consist analysis, strategic planning, market of eleven Supervisors and 330 and sales development; ability to hourly employees. The door drive multi-million dollar growth, plant operation dries lumber, cuts institute “Best Practices” for small dimension stock, assembles and to medium emerging and expanding sands the doors. The panel plant companies, managing budgets to $ produces the veneered flat and 30M with full P&L accountability raised center panels, by cutting and oversight. engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer 20+ Years of truss/panel/EWP to the substrate. Both plants are manufacturing and business equipped with finishing lines. management experience.

In 2006 at the height of residential construction distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Millwork ID: C18387 and Windows and $ 8.5 M in Division Manager, VP manufactured wood components.

Operations, President - Truss | In this position optimized design Panel | Building Materials | Pro and production process, which Dealer increased output and reduced labor Relocation: Florida and material costs. Hired trained and mentored middle management; PHONE: 800-289-5627

negotiated union labor contracts.

Implemented “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; consolidated raw material inventory, implemented batch fabrication process and continuous production flow.

Enhanced scheduling system to accurately track production and achieve ontime delivery, established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHA-approved safety programs.

After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office.

ID: C11465 Sales/Operations/Management Truss/Panel/Building Materials

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and turnkey fields. I have over Relocation: USA - ALL States, 16 years of management and leadership experience, and am USA - South seeking a management position 10 years industry experience. with a progressive company that Successfully managed operations. offers advancement commensurate Plant production, national sales to job performance. team, licensed engineers, project managers, CAD designers, erection/installation division and office staff. Significantly increased ID: C15995 productivity, sales and profit in Truss Designer - MiTek all areas. Previously founded a wholesale building material Relocation: Florida company specifically related to engineered lumber, wood Truss Designer. Primary duties: trusses, structural steel, turnkey design, layout, optimization, and documents. installation and custom Millwork. cutting/production Secondary duties: checking others Sales in excess of $7 million in work.

Software used: MiTek less than five years. Successfully AutoCAD. Component negotiated and executed the sale and experience includes floor of these companies in 2006. trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes single family, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was ID: C11760 varied depending on projects. 2 Management/Operations/Sales years experience, MiTek software.

- Building Components, LBM Manufacturing Relocation: USA - ALL States, I am an Accomplished Manufacturing and Operations Leader with a history of increasing responsibility. My proven experience covers contractor building materials and manufacturing to the construction

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includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Experienced and successful professional engineering manager with over 25 years experience in improving productivity and resolving structural problems for engineered wood product and truss manufacturers and ID: C18310 developing innovative design Truss Designer | Estimator software programs. Also skilled in building outstanding teams Relocation: Virginia and relationships among sales, manufacturing, and engineering Responsible for project stakeholders. Highly educated management/design of commercial with exceptional employment design -build projects up to $5 history & experience. million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/ engineers, develop project ID: C18266 estimates and designs utilizing Senior Sales Management | Revit software. Work closely with General Manager | Regional project superintendents providing Manager technical support while delivering projects within budget and on Relocation: Arizona, California, time. Initiate contact with new Texas, USA - Southwest clients, answer sales calls, and develop project criteria. Prior Proven Engineered Wood Truss Designer a few years back Components industry leader with 20 years of experience. with 2 years MiTek experience.

Expert level knowledge of wood trusses, wall panels, I-joist and related products. Seeking a longID: C10789 term leadership position with a Production Manager/ progressive company. Built and Supervisor - Truss/Panel developed new start up locations from 0 to upwards of 45 million Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, dollars in annual revenue.

North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin

If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle it. I've done layout and profile work in autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a few track builders that had 3 base models and many options to track, some multi-family, and large commercial projects. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and 20 years experience. Responsible others. Quick to pick up new for all aspects of truss and software. panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer.

Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ID: C18277 Professional Engineer | Engineering Manager Engineered Wood Products, Components Structural Hardware | Codes & Compliance Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC

ID: C18250 Remote Senior Light Gage Steel Truss/Panel Designer.

Relocation: Texas Top level Light Gage Steel Senior Remote Designer with Truss and Panel and well as metal frame commercial project experience.

Alpine, Truswal and Keymark experience.

ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland

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.

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: C17191 Remote Truss Designer/Part Time

Relocation: USA - Northwest My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am My objective is to be a part reliable, show my ability and my

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of a Design Team where I can ID: C11781 contribute to the success of the Truss Design Manager company, and establish a career as a remote truss designer. I love the Relocation: New York challenge of tough projects, and consider it my job to complete my Worked on the most complicated assigned work ahead of time, and custom projects, commercial and apartment to the best of my ability. I won't buildings, complexes.

Quickly became a quit before the job is done fully team leader and was considered and accurately. company wide as an expert in In addition to 4 years experience truss framing and computer with MiTek truss design software, applications. Provided training I have worked in the shop as both for a group of 30 experienced a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I component designers in topics have first hand knowledge of how including load tracking, truss and a truss should be designed to save layout optimization, and hardware Optimization time on the shop end. I also worked specification. in framing and using wall panels. training helped to reduced So I have first hand knowledge of material costs by 5%. Developed procedures to how a house actually goes together departmental in the real world, and how trusses increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. layout on framing.

Reduced errors on repetitive My long term goal is establish projects by 25% by creating the myself as a reliable truss designer, master project file database, which and to that end, grow and advance organized and provided fast and at the same company, based on easy access to project information. proving my ability and reliability. Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects. Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied ID: C13445 results to new estimates. Reduced Truss Designer | Wall Panel estimating time by 75% Managed Designer | Truss Cutting up to 10 designers/sales reps.

Technician Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. 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.

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ID: C15999 Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | EWP | Installed Sales Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia 16 years' experience in outside sales of trusses, wall panels, engineered wood components, stairs and other building materials.

Projects range from tract to high volume multifamily apartments.

Has developed new territory, improved sales in lagging markets, and met or exceeded sales goals in most years. Has turn key installed sales experience, and has limited design skills from the past. Please inquire for additional information.

Easy relocate.

ID: C15857 Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer | Design Manager

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Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here when you need help! includes floor trusses, roof trusses, visit: www.thejobline.com I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. email: mail@thejobline.com Market experience includes or call Thomas McAnally tract, single family, single family for Personalized Service custom, multi-family, and light STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! commercial. My volume was varied depending on projects. Has Available Candidates used MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, truss department and warehouse and Microsoft Office programs. employees. When needed I would The candidate has been out of the get on the production line to help industry, working in parallel jobs, out, give breaks or to just have and wants to return to a design a little fun at doing my old job. position. Scored Senior Designer Between the two departments I using an HP calculator, 8 years was responsible for approximately after his last truss design job. 40 people. Built roof and floor Speed was faster than average too. trusses, loose lumber packages.

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Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia ID: C15796 Production Manager - Truss Relocation: Florida

6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD Other. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses.

Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/drafting

20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss production and also the warehouse. In the Truss department, I made sure the line had what materials they needed to build, usually for the next days orders. I tried to keep them at least one day ahead, unless there were special orders. I made sure production quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for the Truss and warehouse, then maintained that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure workers were pulling the orders correctly then also loading them correctly Compensation: $45k+ on the truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in my employees.

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ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming

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

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35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to email: mail@thejobline.com Builders and Owner Builders or call Thomas McAnally and service the account through for Personalized Service Design, Pricing, Production, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Delivery, Installation, and problem solving.

Also service Available Candidates National accounts which involves ID: C11348 solving all the in-field problems.

Sales/Management - Truss/ Dealing directly with the project Panel/EWP/Software Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses Relocation: USA - Eastern, don't plane, don't work, design Florida, USA - South errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and I have worked in the wood project engineers. component business since 1980.

Over the years I have worked for Will also consider a remote plate & Software Vendors, Truss estimator position.

Manufacturers, started my own truss business and have run other Compensation: Mid $30's base peoples businesses. I have pretty plus commission. much done every job you can find in a truss plant at least to fill in when needed. My objective is to find a company where I ID: C15679 can use my experience to help LGS Truss & Panel PE promote a profitable and safe work Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA environment.

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ID: C12315 COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/ Panel/EWP/LBM Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Drove growth in Sales that necessitated recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales & Production) to help grow the Company. Grew commercial and multi-family sales with over 100% growth in total revenue.

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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.

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

February 2020 #12247 Page #114 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.

I was responsible for calling on builders and retail lumberyards selling floor and roof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. I would talk to the builder or lumberyard salesperson to see what there exact needs were and would then do a hand takeoff to generate pricing.

I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek Canadian citizen, eligible for along with management software. NAFTA visa. BSCE 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.

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Las lesiones de la espalda constituyen una de cada cinco lesiones relacionadas con el trabajo en California. Las lesiones a la espalda que resultan en incapacidad no son chiste para los trabajadores que pierden horas de trabajo o de actividades personales. La triste verdad es que la mayoría del dolor y el tiempo perdido pueden evitarse si se sabe cómo Back injuries account for about one in every five job-related injuries funciona la espalda y cómo levantar de forma segura los objetos pesados in California workplaces. Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter para protegerse la espalda. for workers who lose time from work or from personal activities. The La espalda es una red frágil de ligamentos, discos y músculos que sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you pueden lastimarse con facilidad. El diseño complejo de la espalda deja de are aware of how the back functions and how to lift safely to protect funcionar correctamente cuando se le fuerza a ejecutar actividades para your back. las cuales no ha sido diseñada. Levantar objetos pesados con la espalda

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Safe Lifting Techniques

The back is a network of fragile ligaments, discs, and muscles which can easily be thrown out of order. The back’s complex design breaks down when it’s forced to perform activities it was not designed to do. Lifting with the back twisted or bent just begs for a pulled muscle or ruptured disc. One sure way to risk injuring the back is to lift heavy or bulky loads improperly or unassisted. Never be afraid to ask for help with loads that you know you cannot lift safely. Lift with good sense and a little extra help from a co-worker or mechanical aid when necessary.

If you decide you are capable of lifting a light load, make sure you lift correctly.

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Move in so that your feet are close to the base of the object to be lifted.

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Face the object squarely. Bend your knees and squat over the item to be lifted. In this position, the back gets added lifting strength and power from the legs and arms.

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Move up close to the item, because the backbone must act as a supporting column, and it takes the least strain close in.

Tilt the item on edge with its long axis straight up so that the center of the weight is as high as possible above the ground.

Still squatting, the feet should be set with legs pointed right at the load, with the back straightened, the worker may then grasp the load with both arms and slowly stand up with it, pushing up with the leg muscles. If you can’t lift slowly, you can’t lift safely.

A good way to learn the right from the wrong way to lift is to practice lifting correctly a few times. You will notice that the correct way to lift is the easiest way to lift the load, with the least strain and awkwardness.

To lift the wrong way will, over time, cause injury and pain. The back can be damaged quickly but can take a long time to heal.

doblada es una forma fácil de estirarse un músculo o romperse un disco de la columna vertebral. Una manera sin falla de lastimarse la espalda es levantar un objeto pesado o voluminoso incorrectamente o sin ayuda.

Nunca tenga temor de pedir ayuda para levantar objetos que usted sabe que no es capaz de levantar en forma segura por sí solo. Levante los objetos pesados aplicando el buen juicio y con la ayuda de un compañero de trabajo o ayuda mecánica cuando sea necesario.

Si usted decide que es capaz de levantar una carga ligera, asegúrese de levantarla de la forma correcta.

• Colóquese de manera que tenga los pies cercanos a la base del objeto a levantar.

• Sitúese directamente de cara al objeto. Doble las rodillas y haga cuclillas sobre el objeto a levantar.

En esta posición, la espalda recibe la potencia de izar adicional que le brindan las piernas y los brazos.

• Colóquese cerca del objeto, porque la columna vertebral debe funcionar como una columna de apoyo, y estando cerca del objeto recibe menos esfuerzo.

• Gire el objeto hasta tener el eje longitudinal vertical para que el centro de gravedad esté lo más alto posible sobre el suelo.

• Aún de cuclillas, los pies y las piernas deben estar apuntando a la carga, con la espalda recta, el trabajador debe sujetar la carga con ambos brazos y pararse lentamente, haciendo la fuerza con los músculos de las piernas. Si no se levanta lentamente, no se está levantando de manera segura.

Una buena manera de diferenciar entre el método correcto y los incorrectos de levantar es practicar la forma correcta varias veces. Observará que con el método correcto es más fácil levantar la carga, con el menor esfuerzo y menos torpeza. Con el tiempo, el levantar objetos pesados incorrectamente puede ocasionar lesiones y dolor. La espalda se puede lastimar en un instante y tomar mucho tiempo para sanar.

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National Hardware Show Housing Leadership Summit University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – North Texas SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting

May 20

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Las Vegas, NV Dana Point, CA Irving, TX White Sulphur Springs, WV East Lansing, MI

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Park City, UT Georgetown, TX Santiago, Chile

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Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Florida Building Material Assoc (FBMA) 100th Main Event Convention & Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) D.C. Summit Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) LBM Strategies 2020 Conference

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Upgrade Your Coiled Strap: How an Innovative Embossment Takes Utility Straps to the Next Level

By Rachel Holland S16 coiled straps. I can’t tell you how many thousands (maybe more) I specified during my time as a consulting engineer. Straps are used everywhere. They were then, and are now, a go-to solution for drag and uplift loads. I didn’t have to look them up in the catalog — I knew the allowable loads by heart.

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Then one day at a jobsite, I saw a contractor installing them and thought, “Wow, that is labor intensive. His arm must be so tired!” Suddenly, I felt a little guilty for all of the straps I had personally specified on my projects. I thought there must be a better way. Fast-forward 10 years, and today I’m an R&D engineer for Simpson Strong-Tie, an industry leader that prides itself on offering products that improve construction, keep costs down and allow for a safer built environment. As fate would have it, straps fall into my area of responsibility. Now, thinking about what could be done to improve a flat, steel strap is part of my job. Specifiers use straps load rated based on a National Design Specification® (NDS®) nail calculation and an American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) steel calculation. How could Simpson Strong-Tie make that better?

Neelima Tapata, one of our talented fastener engineers, spent a lot of time testing different embossment features providing higher allowable load values for nails when installed in the final feature.

Once finalized, the feature accomplished two major goals: higher nail load values and the ability to install nails using most power nailers because it easily fit the nailer’s nosepiece. Contractors would no longer be slowed down by having to change out the tool they were using while framing in order to install a metal connector.

This would save installers a lot of time, and, in the construction industry, time is money. This was a breakthrough for Simpson Strong-Tie and the initial steps that allowed us to upgrade our coiled strap. We worked directly with the American Wood Council (AWC) and ICC-ES to seek approval for the innovative embossment. There were many questions, but after we addressed them all, the feature was approved and is now patent pending.

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This was an opportunity to finally upgrade our coiled strap.

When we started this project, our goals were to create a strap that would maximize load but also minimize end length, nail quantity and steel thickness while offering ease of installation to the end user. We positioned the innovative embossments in diagonal pairs so the strap could be installed on a 2x piece of lumber. The result was the CSHP high-performance coiled strap. The allowable load for the CSHP18 is 1,540 lb., and for the CSHP20, it’s 1,160 lb. Both provide approximately a 12.5% increase in allowable load over the flat straps of the same gauge and in virtually every application require fewer fasteners.

In addition to the upgrades we made with the embossment, we also added a colored stamp that serves two purposes. The colored marking helps contractors install the strap with the correct face outward, which is important for the embossment feature’s performance.

When installing the CSHP correctly using a power nailer, the nailer’s nosepiece fits within the innovative embossment and the colored dots are visible. The dots also help inspectors more easily identify the strap: orange dots mark the CSHP18, and black mark for CSHP20.

As part of the R&D process, thousands and thousands of nails (of various widths and lengths) were installed using numerous different tools. Contractors who have trialed the product told us, “I wish this product was available now.

The install is so easy.” The reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. We are excited to share this new product with you and hope you are able to specify it on your next project.

Learn More About CSHP in Free Webinar Want to learn more about CSHP? Check out this archived webinar on CSHP high-performance coiled strap and the advantages of using it in the field.

Continuing education units are offered for viewing this webinar.

The article, Upgrade Your Coiled Strap: How an Innovative Embossment Takes Utility Straps to the Next Level, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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Builder Confidence Begins Year Strong as Single-Family Growth Continues Posted January 16, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 75 in January, according to the latest NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The last two monthly readings mark the highest sentiment levels since July 1999.

“Low interest rates and a healthy labor market combined with a need for additional inventory are setting the stage for further home building gains in 2020,” said NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde.

“With the Federal Reserve on pause and attractive mortgage rates, the steady rise in single-family construction that began last spring will continue into 2020,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.

“However, builders continue to grapple with a shortage of lots and labor, while buyers are frustrated by a lack of inventory, particularly among starter homes.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

The HMI index charting traffic of prospective buyers increased one point to 58, the highest level since December 2017. The gauge measuring current sales conditions fell three points to 81, and the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months held steady at 79.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast rose one point to 62, the Midwest increased three points to 66, and the West moved one point higher to 84. The South remained unchanged at 76.

HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com.

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A Decade of Home Building: The Long Recovery of the 2010s Posted January 6, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The 2010s was by far the lowest decade of single-family production in the last 60 years. During this 10-year period, single-family home construction totaled just 6.8 million units. By comparison, single-family starts ranged from 9.3 million units in the 1960s to 12.3 million in the 2000s.

(View NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz’s analysis that explains the economic causes behind the reduced number of single-family housing starts in the last decade.)

The lower amount of single-family home construction in the 2010s is even more striking when considering that the population of the United States has continued to increase over time.

Why were the 2010s different?

What are the solutions?

To help builders boost housing production, local governments need to: • Roll back exclusionary zoning requirements that result in lower housing density; • Reduce costly impact fees associated with land development and housing construction; • Allow small lots, small homes and accessory dwelling units; • Rebuild the industry’s infrastructure — the labor force and the reliable sources of lending and building materials; and • Expedite approvals for affordable projects.

While reduced demand in the aftermath of the Great Recession had a large role in holding back home building — particularly in the first half of the decade — the primary causes that contributed to the relative construction weakness over the last 10 years were due to supply-side headwinds and declining housing affordability.

Specifically, builders have been dealing with a chronic lack of skilled workers (there were more than 300,000 open positions in the construction sector in October 2019); a shortage of buildable lots; onerous regulations; tariffs on lumber and other key building materials; and slow growth in acquisition, development and construction lending that has failed to keep pace with demand.

The lack of supply has driven up home prices and compounded affordability challenges. The problem is most acute in the entrylevel market: Demand is strong, but the cost of construction has risen so significantly that it is not economically feasible for most builders to construct housing that an average-income household can afford.

• What’s the outlook for the 2020s?

There is little doubt that the next generation will experience more single-family construction than the 2010s, as Gen X reaches its peak earning years and millennials increasingly seek out single-family homes for purchase. Policymakers also recognize the magnitude of the affordability problem, as demonstrated

by President Trump’s executive order on housing affordability and Democratic contenders talking housing in the presidential debates.

Proposals include expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to improve affordable rental housing access, improving land use and zoning decisions to increase housing supply, and offering workforce development resources to provide jobs and training.

Comprehensive housing finance reform, including the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will also occur during the 2020s, leading many experts to expect slow and steady progress in the decade ahead.

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides further analysis in this Eye on Housing blog post.

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What Resilience in a Home Looks Like Depends on Where You Live Posted January 17, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The United States is subject to many different natural hazards that can change the dimensions of your neighborhood and town very quickly if an event impacts where you live.

The inaugural Building Resilience 19 conference in Cleveland was the first national gathering of building industry professionals focused exclusively on how to create more resilient buildings and communities.

The “nuts and bolts” track of the conference provided attendees with research and practical construction techniques to help improve new and existing homes to better withstand the impacts of high winds, floods, wildfires and earthquakes.

Recent NAHB surveys to gauge builder and consumer interest in resilient home construction showed: • Builders who are incorporating resilient construction practices are focusing on wind resistance and elevation, and many of them were in areas where those practices are required in their state or community’s code; • Many consumers are not aware of the natural hazard risks in their area; and • Even where consumers may be aware of risk in their area, they are hesitant to spend money on these strategies.

Most areas of the country tend to be at higher risk for one or two hazards. Practices can be incorporated into new and existing homes to help increase the chance they will “weather the storm” by making them more resilient and enabling home owners to repair and remain in those homes.

Earthquake: Building codes and standards largely focus on preventing collapse during earthquakes and allowing occupants to escape damaged buildings. Earthquake-targeted resilient building practices focus on reducing damage so owners and tenants can stay in their homes, even if repairs need to be made. Conference

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speakers focused on techniques for constructing foundations in areas of weaker soils where the ground is susceptible to liquefaction.

Wind: Wind damage can occur as a result of tornadoes, hurricanes and severe thunderstorms. High winds can blow or lift siding and roofing materials off a building. Presenters discussed how to select windresistant roofing, windows and doors, and how to provide a continuous load path through a dwelling’s structural elements from the roof down to the foundation. An International Code Council (ICC) representative also presented on storm shelters and the ICC 500 standard, which is currently being updated.

Flooding: Hurricanes and other extreme rainfall events can cause localized flooding or result in delayed downstream floods. Building codes and the National Flood Insurance Program require new homes and existing homes undergoing substantial improvements or repairs to be elevated above predicted flood levels. Strategies discussed to help minimize damage in any new or existing home included using materials that can dry without rotting or losing strength, applying sealants and coatings to minimize water intrusion, and locating electrical outlets at least one foot above flood elevation to minimize electrical damage.

Wildfire: The Institute for Home and Building Safety presented on ways to create a defensible space around a new or existing home to reduce nearby fire fuel sources and the ability of the fire to “jump” to the home.

Construction strategies focused on the use of fire-resistant roofing and gutter materials, and the importance of keeping gutters clean to eliminate material that could ignite from blowing embers.

An online NAHB education module on resiliency is under development. For members attending the 2020 International Builders’ Show, NAHB’s Resiliency Working Group meets Sunday, Jan. 19, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in LVCC North 262.

For more information about NAHB’s sustainable and green building programs, contact Program Manager Michelle Diller. And to stay current on the high-performance residential building sector, follow NAHB’s Sustainability and Green Building team on Twitter.

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News & Announcements 84 Lumber Opens New Components Plant in New Britain, PA Building materials leader converts former lumberyard into state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

EIGHTY FOUR, PA. (Jan. 27, 2020) – Taking advantage of the increasing demand for engineered and manufactured wood products throughout the Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey areas, 84 Lumber today announced its newest dedicated components plant in New Britain, PA.

The new plant, which will primarily manufacture wall panels, roof trusses and floor trusses, was converted from an existing 84 Lumber store that originally opened in 1970. The new components plant is fully automated, outfitted with the latest design software, computerized saws and laser projection equipment. The facility opened this month and expects to hire 20 employees by spring, with plans to grow to 45 employees.

“Our strategic plan to convert our existing facility into a components plant is right in sync with our overall goal of becoming the preferred supplier for everything a builder needs in this region – and all the regions we serve,” said Steve Benko, Mid-Atlantic divisional components area manager at 84 Lumber. “We see the growth opportunity of a components plant in New Britain, so we’re extremely excited to open our doors and expand our relationships with area builders.”

Components manufacturing has become an increasingly important part of 84 Lumber’s business, as the company has invested substantially in opening new facilities and upgrading equipment at existing locations over the past five years.

With the New Britain opening, 84 Lumber now has nine facilities across the country, with plans to open Richmond, VA and Mansfield, OH later in 2020. As the company continues to increase its presence westward, it also expects to create components facilities within a number of the planned new 84 Lumber stores.

“Expanding our components offerings is such a natural fit for us,” said Ken Kucera, vice president of installed sales and manufacturing at 84 Lumber. “Now, with our installed sales program working hand-in-hand with components, we can help all builders construct more houses, reduce cycle time and ultimately be better business owners.”

The New Britain plant is located approximately 30 miles north of Philadelphia and 30 miles west of Trenton, NJ. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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News & Announcements APA Publishes Updated Engineered Wood Construction Guide The Authoritative Guide to Building Engineered Wood Floors, Walls and Roofs The updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30, is now available on APA’s website. First published in 1962, it has become the authoritative guide to building engineered wood floors, walls and roofs.

The 100-page guide features information on engineered wood products and recommendations for their use in a wide range of applications in residential and commercial construction. It includes illustrations and information on typical specifications for engineered wood products and design recommendations for floor, wall and roof systems, diaphragms, shear walls, fire-rated systems and finishing methods.

A free electronic copy of the guide may be downloaded, or a printed format may be purchased for $12 from http://www.apawood.org/resource-library.

Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber Updated The binational standard for qualification of performance-rated CLT, ANSI/APA PRG 320-2019: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber, has just been updated by ANSI and APA. This standard covers the manufacturing, qualification, and quality assurance requirements for cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Get the new standard and access previous versions on our webpage, https:// www.apawood.org/ansi-apa-prg-320.

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

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Expanded 2020 Catalog of Connectors for ColdFormed Steel Construction

January 15, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has announced the release of its 2020 Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog, a handy and inclusive reference guide designed to aid customers in quickly identifying the right products from the company’s comprehensive line of connectors and other product solutions for coldformed steel (CFS) construction projects.

Created for suppliers, architects, engineers, erectors, and contractors, the Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog makes it easy to specify projectappropriate CFS connector solutions, with robust product pages including detailed features and benefits, building graphics with product callouts, installation sequence visuals and notes, associated tools and products — all tailored to help CFS engineers and builders work smarter and faster.

The 2020 CFS catalog also contains extensive information on several recent Simpson Strong-Tie innovations, including the HYS hybrid strut, the only CFS strut on the market designed and tested for applications as either a slide or rigid clip; the SHH Header Hanger value-engineered to support CFS box headers; the DSSCB bypass framing drift strut connector; the SCS seismic bypass framing connector; updated designs for RCKW kneewall connectors; the DBR interior bracing spacer; Ready Products hand-bendable curved framing; and the latest version of our popular CFS Designer™ software.

“Simpson Strong-Tie carries a complete line of CFS solutions designed to optimize any CFS design, and the 2020 Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog helps CFS professionals identify products and systems that are load rated for superior strength and performance,” says Clif Melcher, senior CFS product manager for Simpson Strong-Tie. “Whether you need products or design, solving your structural problems is our passion, and the 2020 CFS connectors catalog makes it easy to find information and project solutions quickly.”

Additional 2020 catalog enhancements include: • An alphabetical index for fast reference on the go • Color-coded tabs to quickly locate information on product categories • Load tables and allowable load determination explanations • A convenient code reference key • Important installation notes • Product instructions broken down separately for installers and for designers • Conversion charts and corrosion information For more information, or to view or download a PDF of the Simpson Strong-Tie® 2020 Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog, visit strongtie.com/cold-formed-steel-catalog.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Innovative Design Technologies and Patent-Pending Structural Connector and Fastener Solutions to IBS

January 16, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring a suite of innovative design technologies as well as a comprehensive selection of structural fastener and connector solutions to the 2020 International Builders’ Show (IBS) January 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

New Software Solutions Located in Central Hall C3025, the Simpson Strong-Tie booth will showcase the powerful LotSpec options management software for production builders and the latest version of the popular Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner Software™ designed to let suppliers, deck builders, and homeowners quickly and easily design dream deck projects. Building on the success of Deck Planner Software, Simpson Strong-Tie will also unveil its free Pergola Planner Software™ at IBS. Created as a solution for managing builder design and plan options in a 2D or 3D workflow, LotSpec is an application add-in suite for Autodesk® Revit® and Autodesk AutoCAD® Architecture.

LotSpec automates the process of creating lot-specific construction documents used for permitting and construction based on customer option selections and provides a powerful set of tools for producing master plan sets commonly used for bidding and approval processes.

Introducing Outdoor Accents® Avant Collection™ IBS attendees visiting the Simpson Strong-Tie booth will also be provided with a first look at the Avant Collection, a major expansion of the Outdoor Accents line of decorative hardware. With straight edges and chamfered corners, Avant wood connectors and fasteners offer a clean look that complements nearly every design. Featuring a black powder coat and an innovative washer-and-fastener combo, the new line brings both effortless style and tested strength to outdoor living structures such as pergolas, gazebos and patio covers.

Additional Simpson Strong-Tie solutions to be showcased at IBS include the following: • The patent-pending LSSR field-adjustable rafter hanger and LSSJ face-mount adjustable jack hanger • The patent-pending CSHP high-performance coiled utility strap • The high-performance BTH brick tie for connecting masonry veneer to wood structures across airspaces between 2” and 3” in width • The BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector for safely adding a deck to an existing house through a brick veneer exterior • The patent-pending, code-listed MPBZ designed to provide moment resistance for columns and posts • The Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screws reengineered to drive faster and reduce squeaks • The Quik Stik™ installation tool that makes overhead fastening of rafter and truss connections fast, safe and easy.

Simpson Strong-Tie will also be presenting as part of the IBS 2020 Tech Bytes interactive demos showcasing practical, real-world applications of emerging technologies.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 2, 2020

Universal Forest Products is now UFP Industries New organizational structure in place GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI) today announced it has completed the reorganization of its operations and is now operating as UFP Industries, a change announced in August 2019.

The name UFP Industries more accurately describes the company today.

“We are not just a forest products or wood company anymore,” said CEO Matthew J. Missad. “Over the years, we have evolved from a lumber wholesaler to a mixed materials manufacturer and solutions provider serving thousands of business customers. Our new segments – UFP Retail, UFP Construction and UFP Industrial – will be much more focused on their individual markets, and with the leadership teams now in position, we expect more speed to market, better product and customer alignment and more efficient capital utilization.

“It’s a truly exciting time for us, as we unleash the full power of our people to execute on our opportunities and grow our company.”

UFP Industries has approximately 170 locations and 14,000 employees around the world. Prior to the reorganization, UFP affiliates were organized by region; now they are organized by market.

The company will seek shareholder approval for the change to its corporate name at its next annual meeting of shareholders in April 2020 and will continue to trade on the NASDAQ exchange under the UFPI ticker symbol.

In conjunction with the reorganization and name change, the company has updated its website, ufpi.com, with business segment information and introduced new branding that includes a modernized version of its tree logo.

“Our tree logo is deeply rooted in our 65-year history and is well known in our industry as a symbol of excellence,” said Missad. “Our updated logo captures our heritage of performance while pointing to further growth to come.”

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (d/b/a UFP Industries) UFP Industries is a holding company whose subsidiaries supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, construction and industrial. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.

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For Immediate Release: January 21, 2020 Contact: Kevin McKenney 202-367-2480

NLBMDA Releases 2020 National Policy Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) released today the 2020 National Policy Agenda, a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2020, which outlines important policy priorities for the lumber and building material industry that will boost the housing and construction industry and support continued job creation across the U.S. economy.

“Congress has a great opportunity in 2020 to advance pro-growth policies that will spur job creation and mitigate the effects of unnecessarily costly regulations that unreasonably burden dealers,” said Jonathan Paine, President & CEO of NLBMDA. “LBM dealers are vital to the residential and commercial housing sector and a thriving economy. This agenda will guide policymakers to support policies that ensure laws and regulations are reasonable and cost effective, and ensure dealers are able to support the nation’s economic growth for 2020 and in years to come.”

The 2020 NLBMDA National Policy Agenda is divided into nine different policy areas: • Housing & Construction; • Tax & Economic Policy; • Legal Reform & Consumer Protection; • Workforce Policy; • Environment, Health & Safety; • Product Supply & Trade; • Energy; • Transportation; and • Fleet Safety To access the 2020 National Policy Agenda, click here.

About NLBMDA The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) is the recognized voice and resource of the Lumber and Building Material industry to federal legislators and regulatory agencies in Washington, DC. NLBMDA provides its members the resources and education to comply with federal laws, codes and regulations. NLBMDA identifies challenges and growth opportunities to the industry and collaborates with its Federateds to develop solutions that require national implementation. Visit us at www.Dealer.org to learn more.

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News & Announcements Builders FirstSource Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Executive Officer in 2020

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) today announced that Chad Crow, its Chief Executive Officer, has decided to retire after 20 years of service with the Company. Mr. Crow will retire during 2020 after assisting the Board of Directors in hiring his replacement. Mr. Crow has agreed to continue with the Company in a consulting capacity for a period of time following the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer to ensure a seamless transition.

The Board of Directors has retained a leading global executive search firm to help identify a highly-qualified leader for the CEO position. Given the Company’s outperformance and future growth prospects, the Board is confident that a top-quality executive will be secured to build upon the Company’s strategic and financial accomplishments.

Mr. Crow said, “The Company’s financial and operational performance has been very strong over the past several years, and I am honored to have contributed to that success. Given my love for the Company and the strong working relationship with the Board and our extraordinary management team, it was a very difficult decision to retire. However, after 20 years of all-consuming effort, I have decided that it’s time for me to spend more time with my family and on other personal interests. Until my replacement is secured, it is my intention to ensure that our team builds on our success as we move through 2020.”

Paul S. Levy, Chairman of the Board, commented, “Builders FirstSource is firing on all cylinders and is doing so in no small part due to Chad’s superb efforts over many years. While we are disappointed to see Chad leave, we thank him for his decades of leadership and dedication, and for the exceptional results during his years of service. Chad played a critical role in guiding us through many industry cycles and in consummating the transformational and successful acquisition of ProBuild. Chad leaves in place a strong team of operators who will continue to execute our ongoing strategic investments and operational initiatives, which we believe put us firmly on track to achieve our long-term financial objectives. We appreciate and commend him for his participation in the search process and for his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition. Thanks to the industry-leading position we now hold, we are confident in finding an exceptional successor.”

The Company reaffirms its full year 2019 outlook previously provided on November 1, 2019.

About Builders FirstSource Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 40 states with approximately 400 locations and have a market presence in 77 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products.

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Vertical Presses — The World Record Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

orty years ago, a frenetic fray raged over the World Record for truss production. While CMs across the country competed, the two main players, Littfin in Minnesota and Dickie Vail in Louisiana, produced numbers that may never be equaled.

The massive trophy, displayed today in the lobby of Littfin Truss, attests to the magnitude of their accomplishment.

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Skeptics may claim that 2000 BF/man hour would only be possible with a simple fink truss. However, this characterization overlooks the great advantage of the nowmothballed multi-head vertical press: material flow.

Today’s dominant truss machine, the roller gantry, exhibits critical shortcomings: • cut lumber is positioned far from its ultimate position in the jig • to finish fabrication an additional process, a finish roller, is required • to stack and band trusses yet another downstream process is necessary.

The multi-head system facilitates a single, continuous process to take trusses to completion. Cut parts may be located immediately adjacent to their final position in the jig. No piece of wood has to be moved more than a couple of feet, drastically less distance than a roller gantry. Since the speed moving material and the effort required to move it both depend on the distance traveled, the multi-head machine outmatches, by far, today’s roller gantries.

Thus, the “Secret” of the World Record is superior material handling. This explains why Carol Sanford’s 1960’s roller gantry patent included table frames with movable steel plates and not solid tables: so material could be placed closer to the jig. This lesson from 40 years ago should be a fundamental consideration in the design of truss machines of the future.

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