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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: Cheers to Good Times in Columbus

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Epilogue to 50 Years of Truss Design Innovation

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Chris Scott – Spida USA: BCMC – The Great Show of 2019

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Set the Course of Your Business

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Glenn Traylor: How Smooth are Your Splices?

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Investment in Employee Training, Not Just Equipment

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Ed Serrano – Vekta: You speak, Vekta listens.

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The TRIAD / Merrick Machine Company Team: Triad 60 Year Anniversary!

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Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: Remote Offices - This is how we do it! Part III

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Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Meet Modular Construction’s Newest Innovator

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: AWC and ICC Launch Mass Timber Education and Training

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Lumber & Housing Market Forecast

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Back Injuries - Get Your Workers Back in Control

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Rachel Holland – Simpson Strong-Tie: Questions Answered: CSHP High-Performance Coiled Strap

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MiTek Staff: ASCE 7-16 Changes That Impact Truss Designs

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word Finishing Well

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

Truss Equipment .......................................................53

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

Trucks & Trailers ......................................................75

Misc. Equipment ......................................................75

Light Gauge Steel .....................................................85

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ....................................87

Tool Box ..................................................................87

Modular Manufacturing ...........................................92 Monthly GIGGLES NEW! ....................................................87 Calendar of Events ........................................................106 News & Announcements ...............................................116 .......................................................................125 Directory Design of the Day .............................................................126 ........................................4,17,26,32,41,81,92 4Ward Consulting Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..................................6,35,65,92 Acer, Inc ............................................................................76,80,97 Clark Industries, Inc. ........................................................10,50,110 ...................................................18,54,78 Eagle Metal Products Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC .......................24,36 Fitzgerald Group ...................................................................37,85 IN4 Solutions .........................................................................42,82 Layman's Lumber Guide ............................................................96 Maintenance & Repair Technologies ......................................81,91 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools .........................................30,111,115 ................................................................2,8,112,127,128 MiTek ........................................................................63,68 Panels Plus Precision Equipment MFG ....................................................19,74 Simpson Strong-Tie ........................20,21,60,108,116,117,118,119 Spida USA ..............................................................14,16,22,34,66 Terminailer .............................................................................33,86 The Hain Company ..................................................12,17,29,77,83 The JobLine ...................................................................41,85,92,98 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................46,47 Triad | Merrick Machine ....................................................62,69,70 Trussmatic ..............................................................................12,51 Vekta Automation ............................................................44,58,61 Wasserman & Associates ........7,13,23,25,29,37,39,40,43,51,53,55 56,64,72,77,87,91,93 Wood Truss Systems .................11,13,25,31,35,37,41,43,45,55,57 65,67,73,79

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Cheers to Good Times in Columbus Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

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he weather was pleasant, the accommodations were good, and the people were awesome. I must admit – my “Countdown to BCMC” series got me excited about the show, and I’m very glad I went!

To everyone who gave me a warm welcome – Thank you!

To everyone who just met me for the first time – Thanks for the conversation!

To everyone I missed because the time passed too quickly – Sorry I didn’t have a chance to see you too, but maybe next year…and in the meantime, I’m always available online.

At the end of the day, the show is not only about the exhibits and information, it’s about people. I was fortunate to spend time on Wednesday with my friends Carl Villella and Ray Fedorko from Acceptance Leasing & Financing Service. Having a little fun with some photos, Ray and I even did our own reproduction of the handshake in the Acceptance logo. Just one more reason to smile during an excellent trip to Columbus.

Thanks for the good times, everyone!

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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

Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $9,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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FOBMO $55,500

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

FOB MO $180,500

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

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

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

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Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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

$278,000 FOB MO • • • • • • • • •

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

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Epilogue to 50 Years of Truss Design Innovation Designing Great Software Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

eviewing our 50-year journey tells us much about software. Now let’s recap how good software becomes great:

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1. Continuity of development: Note our three distinct programs, each one totally rewritten to tackle larger objectives. Yet each was based on 15+ years of experience with the previous generation. MiTek 2000 added three-dimensional truss elements to a planar PowerCalc program.

Sapphire added non-truss elements and built the complete structure.

2. Leveraging latest technology: MiTek 2000 was the first industry program written for Windows PCs, using the most advanced truss layout capabilities (acquired from A.C.E.S.).

Sapphire added the Weyerhaeuser EWP products, and later, those of Boise-Cascade. Prospective users increasingly look to the future.

3. Winning the desktop: Gaining the largest share of users gives unprecedented user feedback and funds the largest development team.

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As we addressed the major design issues, two other tasks challenged CMs: 4. Production management: Thousands of pieces need to be batched, cut, and assembled. Automated equipment requires both cutting and jig setup information. Jobs must to be scheduled and assigned.

Deliveries need to be organized. Work commenced as follows: 1990s – MiTek Management imported the truss and job data into FoxPro database.

2000s – MBA, the MiTek Business Application, added the power of SQL Server.

2010s – Sapphire Management integrated the data with the Sapphire Suite.

5. Shop floor management: Moving work into the shop with paperless efficiency minimized shop overhead and increased scheduling flexibility. Programming work embraced both truss and wall panel capabilities in the 1990s and now manages shop operations in over 400 locations. Currently increased emphasis is being placed on collecting real time labor data.

What’s next? Off-Site construction, integration with CAD, hardware inclusion, and a myriad of new features will crowd CM development tasks over the next 50 years. A high priority has to be given to accommodating today’s massive monolithic wood apartment structures. And what about the taller wood structures coming with IBC 2021 Code?

Succeeding generations of CM software will rise on the foundations that are currently in place, based on the collective needs of CMs, and the progression of wood construction. We’ve come a long way in 50 years, but have much work ahead.

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $275,000 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.

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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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 $30,900 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Cut model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $8,599 Base, FOB MN.

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1999 ASI/Monet DeSauw B500 Component Saw Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts. Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales. (1) 30" Blade & (4) 16" Saw Blades cut from 18" to 20'.

Lumber Hold Downs. Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes: Yellow Infeed Table & Outfeed Carts. Available in December 2019. $19,500 FOB TX. 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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BCMC – The Great Show of 2019

Chris Scott Spida USA, LLC

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he BCMC 2019 in Columbus, Ohio was a throwback to the “not to be missed” shows of the early 2000s. It was an amazing turnout for attendees and exhibitors alike and the energy displayed by all was contagious, making the two days on the floor fly by. Every attendee that we spoke to seemed to have a specific piece of equipment or technology in mind, but when they roamed the Spida stand, the interest in all equipment was elevated. “The best BCMC Show by far,” was voiced by many, and Spida was grateful to have been a participant.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better show to showcase our newest technology and innovation. We also unveiled the brand new Spida USA catalogues for Framing, Cutting, and Truss, which combined the global wares of Square 1 and Spida equipment for the first time.

Now, we are working through an amazing amount of interest in our range of Truss and Frame Machinery including the Wall Panel Line, which is enhanced by the Wall Extruder and Sheather. The addition of the Squaring Table and Automated Sheather has made a significant impact – with an almost press and play automization, this is really a production hero.

The introduction of the Piecemaker Linear Saw has also got tongues wagging, we have our hands full with inquiries.

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The always popular line of Truss and Floor Manufacturing equipment, Roof Truss tables, and accessories has now been enhanced with automation and innovation. An always solid sales base for Spida USA ticks every box for Truss plants around the world. We introduced our new Floor Deck Table which also gained a lot of attention, and interest was high in the production of a quality floor cassette. There is a big push for CMs to start manufacturing floor decks to save considerable time in the field. Our durable table with 9,000 lbs of lifting capacity will help build square, precise floor decks and easily transfer them out of your factory.

Spida flexed our muscles and showed our commitment to Industry, our flexibility, our diversity of equipment, and the ability to innovate, and we talked to a huge amount of attendees. Spida is a growing force in the Manufactured Wood Component Industry – as we continue to grow, we are constantly staying focused on our customer needs while striving to keep costs down without affecting performance and durability of our equipment.

We at Spida want to thank everyone who was involved in the 2019 BCMC and everyone who stopped by the booth.

Whether that was to see old friends, make new ones, or just check out the equipment, we hope everyone got what they came for and had safe travels home. If you’re still looking for that signature piece of equipment to fill the hole in your operation, give us a call or drop us an email.

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2007 Truss Equipment Package in Alberta Pacific Automation 14' x 70' End Eject Roller Gantry System with Wizard Auto Jigging Pacific Automation Finish Roller & Outside Idle Conveyor 5 Head Virtek Laser Projection System Pacific Automation Auto-10 Truss Press with 10' x 45' Table Floor Truss Jig Rails (for Auto-10) Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw with Auto Infeed & Incline Waste Conveyor Manual Apollo Saw with Infeed/Outfeed Conveyor Two Ingersoll Rand 15 HP Air Compressors GMC Flatbed Truck Iron Steer Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer All purchased new in 2007

The buyer is responsible for equipment dismantle, freight & customs brokerage fees

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

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

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

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

Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety.

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

UC LINEAR SAW SERIES For more information.

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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 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. $55,200 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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The computers were purchased in September of 2017 and used for a few months

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Servo Star CD - CR 10251-000000 (6 Available) - $1,150 Each

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Servo Star CD - CR 06251-000000 (5 Available) - $800 Each

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All parts were removed in "working condition" from the ALS 276 during a saw upgrade

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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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Set the Course of Your Business Ben Hershey 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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any of us just returned from this year’s BCMC show. How appropriate it was to be in Columbus, a city named after a visionary who discovered the new world, and the theme was “Set Your Course.” In your business, no matter the role you serve, you have a chance to set the course for success through vision, strategy and tactics. As we enter the last two months of 2019, let’s take what we’ve learned from BCMC and tune up our strategies for 2020.

Setting Strategic Direction: Vision, Strategy, and Tactics A lot of companies I work with will stumble when establishing a vision statement. It sounds nice. Inspiring, even. But the vision is useless unless it can direct action.

Your vision lays out a destination; your destination guides your strategy; and strategy chooses action.

It’s action that leads to success. In those moments of action, having clear direction is crucial for building momentum. If your organization is like most, you will spend weeks debating every word crafting your vision, mission, strategy, and goals. But no matter how lofty, if they aren’t created in a way that provides direction, those statements are little more than high-priced indulgences.

Maybe you came away from the BCMC show thinking that you need to retool your vision for the next few years.

But make sure you know what you want to retool—is it vision or strategy? One of your employees may suggest that you “Provide our customers a faster installation of components in the field” as a vision. Another employee may look at that and say, “That’s a strategy.” Here are some useful definitions that will help you decide if you’ve set a direction that can truly get traction.

Envisioning the Future Vision is timeless. It’s based on who/what you want to do. It’s why you’ve got an organization in the first place. It must be specific enough that everyone can use it to decide if their work is moving the company forward.

Progress towards the vision must be measurable. A vision is independent of specific competition and, while it may mention the customer, it must guide even someone who doesn’t know the customer’s mind. The best visions imply whom the company serves, what it provides, and what distinguishes it from other companies providing the same products and services. Vision sets the broad direction. It says, “Go west, young man.”

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Wrong: We will provide exceptional products and services that our customers value.

This vision requires knowing the customers’ mind in order to understand what the company provides.

It doesn’t distinguish what is unique about the company, since presumably everyone in the market produces something customers value.

Right: An example from another industry we’ve assisted: “We will help boat owners everywhere navigate new seas with geographically based directional products and services.”

This vision tells us the market, the product (navigation products and services), the distinguisher (geographically based), and the progress measurement (delight).

Some organizations may call this a mission statement, rather than a vision. Or, they may have both a vision and a mission, with the vision expressing the ideal world or company, and the mission expressing the company’s purpose. For our purposes, they’re the same. A mission statement rounds out the vision. Together, they give timeless, overarching principles chosen by the company that express the company’s reason for being.

The Strategy Thing Strategy links the destination (vision) with current reality.

Strategy applies to the whole company and answers the question, “How will we reach our vision, given current market conditions, competitive scenario, regulatory environment, etc.?” Strategy is narrower than vision, but broad enough to guide companywide organization structure, hiring, capabilities that must be developed, and so on. Strategy says, “We’re going west, but we ran into this grand canyon. We can go around to the north or south. Let’s choose south.”

For example, a company may have a vision to “provide mathematically proven technology to solve the engineering needs of component manufacturers.” In the 1970s, the strategy may be doing in-house drafting while also investing in dial-up services for evaluating girder loading. In the 1990s, that same company may have a strategy of migrating towards newer PC technology to figure component drawings and using new advanced Microsoft Windows 1.0 with 5-1/4” floppy storage drives to transfer information to customers. Both strategies will reach the vision, but they are appropriate for different competitive environments, and they have different organization structures, different financing options, and different operational characteristics.

You know you have a strategy if you choose your current path from many alternatives, all of which would have reached your vision, each of which would have required hiring different people and building different systems. If you didn’t consider many alternatives, or you didn’t choose your alternative considering your competition, your vision, and your current market conditions, then you probably have a tactic, not a strategy. If you can execute your strategy with your current people, reward systems, and organization structure, then it’s not a strategy, it’s a tactic.

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The Tactics Tactics are limited in scope, typically just to a part of the company. They’re shorter term than a strategy.

They involve executing given the existing capabilities and resources of the company. Unlike strategy, tactics generally work within the current organization structure, rather than changing the organization. Tactics say, “We’re on the south path. Let’s travel two miles today.” Your tactics probably won’t work unless they’re generated from a strategy that lays out a consistent philosophy for how your company will compete/win/attract customers in today’s market.

Your “moments of truth” are those moments in time when you build traction and momentum. For example, a moment of truth in creating a quality-driven organization might be when the CEO refuses to ship a poorquality product, even though it will hurt quarterly numbers. Moments of truth always happen during a tactical action. That’s why you need a vision and strategy—without them, people won’t have the guidance to ensure they can move the company forward in that moment.

Your strategy also helps you find your moments of truth. If your strategy involves locking up important distributor relationships, your moments will involve reputation and relationship building, creating the perception of value to the distributors, and establishing negotiating leverage to capture an exclusive relationship. If your strategy is to be a low-cost provider, moments of truth might be times when opportunities for efficiencies arise, or incidents where you can encourage a “continuous improvement” mindset in your team.

Summary of Vision, Strategy, and Tactics Vision

Description

Determines

Timeless. Internally generated. Specific enough to know what to say “No” to.

Major markets.

Major uniqueness/skill/advantage.

Possible strategies.

Specific to time, competitors, market conditions.

Answers Market segments to pursue.

Strategy the question, “How do we achieve our vision in the current Which relationships to pursue market, regulatory, and competitive environment?” (distributors, complementors, customers).

Tactic

Goal, typically < 1 year, to be achieved with existing resources, market structures, etc.

Organization structure and priorities.

Day-to-day actions to take.

At the end of the day, your vision and strategy only exist to drive tactics. And often, the most significant tactics are those moments of truth whose effects are far-reaching. When your vision sets direction and your strategy ties it to your current situation, they provide a compass for everyone in your organization to follow for years to come.

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If the team at 4Ward Consulting can help you further hone your Vision and Strategy, contact us today; we would enjoy the opportunity to help you Set Your Course for 2020 and beyond!

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC team.

When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward Consulting Group team with more than 150 years of experience.

4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified.

Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770.

2017 Automated Apollo Saw for Truss/Wall Panel Cutting Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18" Blade, Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36" Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement. Braked Saw Motor, Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety.

4" Dust Extraction Outlet. 20' of Steel Framed/MDF Table with Automated 20' Length Stop & 10' Gravity Conveyor. 17" Touch Screen Computer with Cabinet Enclosure. Spida Truss & Wall Panel Cutting Software. Includes Manual Plate Marker Hardware. Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $4,500 for 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Price is in US Dollars.

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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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Terminailer XP

Talk about putting the hammer down…

XP - Expanded Performance Featuring several key features designed and tested for wall panel manufacturers that require a greater range of nail sizes in a high-volume production facility. The XP model includes all the features of the base Terminailer including a small overall footprint that saves valuable floor space, with these added features:

Terminailer - years in development by people who know the business and wall panel production, thoroughly field-tested, and ready to drive even more productivity for you.

Contact us for additional information and to discuss how Terminailer can make a difference for you.

‣ Bostich N89C-1 Tools with nail size range from 2” to 3.5” in length and from .099 to .148 diameter. ‣ PLC/E-Stop box on 230º swivel platform for easy operation from either side. ‣ Low-Nail sensors on all tools that includes a visual display and a low nail light.

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-Ink Jet plate and component cu�ng and marking system - Completely enclosed hood for operator safety - Automated saw stroke -20' Plas�c in feed and out feed tables - Fully op�mizing so�ware per panel, per job or look forward op�on to decide how many panels you want to op�mize -20 feet cu�ng 18' marking capacity (op�onal custom sizes on request may change price) - Ideal for �mber processors looking to automate the measuring of lengths and marking of components -Stop is accurate to within +/- 0.02 inch -Easy opera�on of stop with touch screen -Automated opera�on simply cut off the list on screen as generated from the detailing office -Print component loca�ons window/door, labels and sizes, plate iden�fica�ons and more -90 Degree or Miter op�ons available

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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

2004 TCT Model CT041-1100 Linear Web Saw Cuts 2x3 through 2x6 lumber to 20 foot long, 20 inch diameter blade, out-feed scrap conveyor 24 inches wide by width of saw. Scrap conveyor can be set up for left-to-right or right-to-left material flow (no incline waste-conveyor included).

Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw includes system PC with keypad and mouse, Matthews DOD 2002A inkjet printer (needs maintenance) designed to print on one, 3 1/2" side of board. Currently in service and operational through mid-May, 230 volt, 20 Amp., 3 phase electrical required. $38,955 NOW $28,990 FOB OH. 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.

230 Volt / 3 Phase. $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900.

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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 $31,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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Take a look at the numbers.

Manual Jigging

WizardPDS®

Setup Time Build Time

Build Time

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

(4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min.

(13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

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

Total Job Run Time: 36 mins.

Total Job Run Time: 22.75 mins.

5280 Board FT/Shift with manual Jigging

8640 Board Ft/Shift with WizardPDS® Jigging

(13.5 minutes setup time)

(15 seconds setup time)

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NEW! $12,199 Base FOB MN

New Spida 20’ Plate Marker with Ink Jet Printer (FOB IN) $49,742 Including Delivery, Installation, Training & Spida Optimization Software 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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

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How Smooth are Your Splices?

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uality trusses with smooth splices help ensure quality ceilings and floor finishes, but several factors may affect their execution.

It’s generally understood by most truss builders that, while creating chord splices on any truss, it’s important to maintain a flush plane surface of chord members. The flush plane allows end users to attach surface materials with ease, and without telegraphing the variation through the covering materials. Even so, builders will be confronted with variations in materials and lumber grades; in particular, wide widths, such as 2 x 6, 8, 10, vary considerably. It is not unusual for the variation to be as much as 5/8” between sticks.

The following diagrams show two different but related issues. In situation A, the chord splice is offset but has the same member width. In situation B, the chords are different widths. Both conditions can present a problem to the end user (although situation B may not be a problem if the offset is within the volume of the truss).

On floor trusses, the issue is not attachment of plane materials, i.e., wall board or roof sheathing, because the sheathing materials are attached to the wide part of the lumber; instead, the predicament is the variation of the floor truss width. The problem is that machinery capabilities present the problem.

To understand these issues, consider the following examples.

Situation A is represented in photograph C. The splicer allowed the materials to be offset. The problem occurs when the floor machine presses the web connectors and results in the deformation shown in photograph D. This is not an allowable situation, because the strength of the connector is seriously compromised. In the situation of condition B on a floor truss chord, this type of offset can result in improper embedment of the web connectors, because the floor truss machine is incapable of adjusting to quick variations of floor truss widths. For this reason, special care must to be taken when this situation occurs.

An additional consideration is when the cut on the splice is not square. An angled or jagged edge can inhibit a smooth connection.

Remember, ANSI/TPI 1 only allows 1/16” member gaps on chord splices. When aligned correctly, this will produce the smooth surfaces everyone desires.

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw

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

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2016 VEKTA RAZER V5 LINEAR SAW Angle cuts from 0 to 180 degrees. Single and multiple bevel cuts up to 45 degrees. Unlimited length scarf cutting & ripping. Fully enclosed cutting chamber with clear front door for maximum visibility & safety. Automated infeed system. Stack boards vertically or horizontally. Outfeed kickoff system.

Ink jet printer (top & edge). Lumber optimization software. Incline waste conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes dust collection system.

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RECONDITIONED IN 2018 AUTO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW 5 Blade Automated Component Saw Reconditioned in 2018 (manufactured in 2005) • Updated Computer • Remote Monitor

• Shaker Waste Pan • Incline Waste Conveyor • Spare Parts • Excludes Ink Jet Printer • Video available upon request $72,500 NOW $58,000 FOB IN.

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

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

1998 Auto-Omni Component Saw • 4 Blade Automated Component Saw • Ink Jet Printer • Shaker Waste Pan • The saw was subject to smoke & soot from a nearby fire (no fire damage) • Needs a New Computer • Add $2,000 for Incline Waste Conveyor $13,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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MANUFACTURERS’ Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $12,199 Base, FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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’.

Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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2006 Alpine Metra-Cut Saw with Speed Measure Model 645D 5 HP Motor with 16" Blade 208 Volt / 3 Phase Cutting Depth of 6" Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees Preset Turntable Ring Turntable Air Brake Saw Barrier Guard Infeed Roller Conveyor Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Speed Measure. $8,900 FOB WA PDF Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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

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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. $180,500 Base Price, FOB MO.

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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

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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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2004 Omni Miser RTWF Saw (Reconditioned in 2019) •Automated Roof Truss & Wall Panel Cutting & Marking Saw •5 HP Motor with 16" Blade (cuts 2x3 through 2x12 up to 16' in length) •Auto Deck (4 conveyors handle material from 6' to 16') •New Computer/Software •Ink Jet Print System D (Both Faces & One Edge) •2 New & 1 Reconditoned Ink Jet Print Heads •Roughly $3,000 in Other New Parts

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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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Investment in Employee Training, Not Just Equipment

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s your company’s budget only for new equipment, but no formal training for your employees? Any time you think about investing for productivity gains, often the first thing that comes to mind is investing in new equipment. All too often, we think we see the situation clearly and can make the decision regarding a major expense for equipment straightforwardly and while minimizing the risk. Yet I am told much too often, “Todd, we invested in such-and-such and did not get the bump in production we were led to believe would happen. Could you help us get the kind of productivity that we were promised?”

Some of you might remember that my last article, “The Vast Majority of Component Plants Have Too Much Lost Productivity,” went into lengthy description about all of the areas of lost productivity. Spending money on expensive equipment is the easy part of the decision equation; investing in training and changing your methods is actually the harder part. Let us look at ROI for all types of training.

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Now, let us look at a logic exercise about possible gains. Assume the following very conservative numbers: ◊ Average gross margin (GM) percentage per sales dollar = 30% ◊ Salesperson sales per year is approximately $3+ million = $900,000 GM/Year ◊ Designer output per year is approximately $1+ million (custom designs) = $300,000 GM/Year ◊ Truss assemblers per each workstation per year are approximately $1+ million = $300,000 GM/ Year ◊ Automated component saw output per year is approximately $4+ million = $1.2 million GM/Year (Note: Use your own existing sales numbers and productivity to estimate your actual GM per hour rate) The purpose of using the GM per year is to understand your true rate of return for any productivity gain. For example, let us assume you gain just a 5% increase for a designer or a truss build team. Simply multiply the $300,000 GM they earn by 5% for a result of $15,000 GM dollars. A simple 5% gain in productivity is really a big deal for any group. For the salesperson, a 5% gain is equal to $45,000 in additional GM. Component saw crew gain of 5% is equal to $60,000 GM. If any one of these groups is your constraint (bottleneck), the entire GM gain is being added directly to the net profits!

Okay, now many are saying to yourselves, “We have been doing this for decades; if we could add 5% productivity to any of the departments, we will do it in a heartbeat!” Five percent is equal to just 24 minutes per day. Ask yourselves how you measure up in these situations: O Typically, most salespeople waste an average of one to two hours a day making phone calls just to find out the status on any project such as shipping or design. Think about it: one simple call is normally a 15-minute interruption for two people, not just the salesperson. A 5% gain is not having to make two calls per day to know when a work order is going to be delivered to a job site or completed in design.

O How much time is spent doing the actual task of layout input and component designs within the design programs and not doing some other types of work? Better yet, are there ways of reducing their design time that they are overlooking? (For most design groups, there certainly are!)

O Five blade component saws are typically operating at less than 50% of capacity.

O Regardless of automation, assembly tables are operating at less than 65% capacity. − If you think I am exaggerating about saws and tables efficiencies, send me an email and I will give you some simple tasks to prove these statements.

In each of these critical areas, all I am looking for is an extra 24 minutes of productivity per day. An extra 24 minutes per day gain is at least an extra $15,000 GM for every $1 million in sales for each assembly station!

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With additional training, most can also get gains with fewer errors and better quality. Do you want to improve your quality and have fewer errors in any particular department? How about better quoting methods and winning higher contribution margin orders? Do you really think your methods for estimating cost, establishing margin rates, and determining overall sales price are the best they possibly can be? Chances are, if you have not done any serious refinement to your quoting methods in years, you are losing tens of thousands of dollars for no reason other than an outdated method of quoting.

Reasons or excuses that are too common: 1st.

Not in the budget that we created for this year. (Lacking understanding of true gains)

2nd. We are too busy with the current workload to take the time.

(Not understanding short-term pain for long-term gains) 3rd.

We have been doing this for a long time, and there is nothing more that can be shown to us. (Bruised ego excuse)

Every single time I have performed a consultation, I have found far more than 24 minutes to be gained in every department. Are you willing to set personal egos aside and listen to other methods?

Are you willing to try new ways of performing the same task? What is really stopping you from taking that step to invest your time and money in something you cannot see sitting on your shop floor, like new equipment, but that you can see in the accounting numbers?

When you want more than hype, TDC is your best source for learning about the very best and newest practices to keep your company competitive. TDC has proven real-world 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 your processes, not just in manufacturing. When you are ready to move past using board footage units, which is a proven flawed method of measuring truss manufacturing, TDC can help you. TDC uses proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles that include refined time standard man-minutes for truss manufacturing. So, before you buy equipment, get TDC’s advice! TDC does not receive referral fees from any equipment or plate vendors, and you can trust TDC for unbiased vendor and equipment recommendations shaped only by customer experiences. Please don’t take my word about TDC’s services. 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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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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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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Not Actual Photo - Recondition in Progress Trackless 24" Diameter Gantry Roller with Ride Platform Front & Rear Emergency Shut-Off Bar Push Button Forward & Reverse Controls Floor Truss Lengths to 40' Air Cylinder Clamping (under table) Pop-Up Ejectors Available in December 2019

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Asking2001 Price Cyber Saw $15,000 $20,000 FOB Gastonia NC

March 2001 Saw located Serial #232 at 501 W Washington St Mebane, NC KPA 100 PSI/688 3phase/220V-240-60-175 AMP Contact Coy Coley at 704-200-6194

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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

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2017 NWH "Stealth" Floor Truss Machine • Trackless Gantry Roller (7' long x 24" diameter) • Front & Rear Emergency Shut-Off Bar • Push Button Forward & Reverse Controls • Air Cylinder Clamping (12 1/4" to 24 1/4" floor truss depths) • Floor Truss Lengths to 34' • 208 Volt / 3 Phase • Available in December 2019 $69,600 NOW 54,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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Was $99,500 NOW $95,000 FOB AZ 2005 Klaisler 14' x 78' Roller Gantry System • Klaisler Model GR14-24 Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Mounted) with Ride Platform • (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors (460 Volt - 3 Phase) • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar • New Overhead Festoon Cable & Pulleys • (13) 14' x 6' Klaisler Tables with Skatewheel Ejectors (w/new air lines) & Unistrut Jig Channel

• 30" Newly Drilled & Tapped Bottom Chord with Plywood or OSB Top • Roof Truss Hardware: 2 Peak Sets, 4 Heel Sets & Pucks • New Transfer Roller • (11) Idle & (13) Powered (1/4 HP Motor) 14' x 5" Diameter Exiting Conveyor • All checked, repaired and painted in Spring 2019 (ready to ship in June) • Excludes: Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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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

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Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

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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230 or 460 Volt / 3 Phase

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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.

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

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WizardPDS® Automated Perimeter Definition System

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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Positive Press Tight Abutment 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

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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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

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2005 Pacific Automation Vertical Roof Stacker 2005 Pacific Automation, 90 foot overall length x 14'-6" wide, eight pedestal, vertical roof truss stacker with control panel. Stacks truss configurations on one side. Includes eight lift arms, four lift drives, length adjustment and two truss stops. 460v, 3 phase electrical required. Roller conveyors shown in photos are not included. $34,970 FOB NJ. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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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NEW! 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 $32,890 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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

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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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You speak, Vekta listens.

An 8-bunk PackFeeder that takes up virtually NO extra space!

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ew people likely realize that many, actually most, of Vekta’s great ideas and innovations originated with our customers. At the BCMC in Columbus, Ohio, Vekta’s MD Ed Serrano was chatting with a longstanding Vekta customer. A crazy idea came to the customer and he shared the concept with a few scribbles on the back of a piece of paper.

Ed Serrano, Managing Director, VektaUSA

“What if you were to put the PackFeeder above the infeed system?”

“Hmmmmmmmmmm….”

That was enough to get our minds thinking in the new direction. The Packfeeder is Vekta’s latest innovation and already has the smallest footprint in the market of equivalent systems. In fact, it takes up 75% less space of any other system (and is A LOT cheaper). It also features the ability to pick two boards at once and boards can be stacked for cutting. It is impressive.

If you didn’t see the video at BCMC, make sure you check it out: vektausa.com/packfeeder/ But... What if the PackFeeder was positioned above the infeed?

What would that mean for space requirements?

Well, Vekta listened and within days had conceptual models drawn that suggested the idea was indeed possible! An idea that would benefit any plant who has dreamt about having a fully automated in-feed system but space has been the limiting factor. An idea which means that NO additional floor space to speak of is required to implement a substantial PackFeeder!

The concept suggests an 8-bunk PackFeeder could be installed over the top of a standard Razer infeed system. New packs would be loaded from the back of the saw and the PackFeeder would pick the boards, move them out away from the saw, and deposit them on the end of the existing side transfers. The side transfers would then bring the boards back into the saw. This means that all of the dead space above the existing infeed system would be utilized for the PackFeeder. And THAT means an 8-bunk PackFeeder installed in this manner would take up virtually no additional floor space! It’s still early days, but so far the idea appears to hold up, so watch this space!

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Concept floor plan showing a standard Razer layout with the inclusion of an 8-bunk PackFeeder over the top of the existing infeed system

In all honesty, Vekta’s Engineering team are kicking themselves for not coming up with the concept themselves. But this actually reconfirms that the process we use for innovation and the research and development of new products is the right one for our customers. Vekta observes and listens to your ideas, your bottlenecks, and then aims to create a solution.

This is one reason why the BCMC is so great. You get to meet so many people, see what is happening in the industry, and maybe walk away with the next great idea!

There is no point in VEKTA telling you what YOU need in your business – and all of Vekta’s products have and will be designed in this way.

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An open platform means you’ll get twice the work done in half the time.

Work is more productive when we seamlessly collaborate — across skillsets, across regions, across practices. That’s why an open software platform matters. When everyone speaks the same language, communication is more efficient. At Simpson Strong-Tie, we’re building software that bridges technological divides, so that everyone can be more profitable.

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

Simpson Strong-Tie Component Solutions | Software and Service for an Open Industry ®

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AMERICAn MADE MAChInERY CUSTOMIZED for YOUR Frame and Truss plant!

At Vekta USA we get it – One size never fits all!

With the Vekta USA Razer saw you can customize – • The material flow direction, either left-to-right or right-to-left • Floor space required, starting from as little as 23 square feet • The location of waste bins and dust extraction systems • Compatible with all nail plate suppliers • What you need printed on members and exactly where you want it printed • Optimization specifically setup to suit your unique manufacturing processes • Machinery and software upgrades available for all – your Razer will never become obsolete • Service requirements and maintenance schedules to suit your budget and workload

YOUR plAnT; YOUR pROCESSES; VEkTA’S AUTOMATIOn

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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

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

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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 less than new price $21,500 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Triad "Diamond Quad" 20' Squaring Table • Powered Height Adjustment (6'-9' to 12'-3" wall heights) • Roller Conveyor & Squaring Stops • Excludes Router or Panel Bridge $8,000 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Triad Gen II Multi-Tool Sheathing System Complete 10' X 16' Sheathing/Squaring System includes: staple/nail bridge (no tools included) with auto return, Space-fire (stitcher tools), tilt, shift, & joystick control.

System is in fair working condition. $9,990 NOW $8,950 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

480v, 3phase electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical pc. $28,990 NOW $21,990 FOB IL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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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FLOOR CASSETTE TABLE Two table construc�on 6" x 4" x 3/8" structural steel tube frame 4" x 2" x 11 ga cross beams, 2' on center 2 x 6'-4" x 40' Table Adjustable feet for leveling 3/8" slo�ed steel top at 6" intervals Preset marks at 16", 19.2" & 24" in 18" 70-gallons compressed air storage tanks Ejector slots at 4' centers Table height: 14" Coated

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2013 Viking/ADT Combo Squaring/Single Tool Sheathing Station 16'L x 12'H capacity (22' OAL), from 2x4 and 2x6 material Model CB-239062613. This complete system features single-nail sheathing gun design utilizing a large coil nail feed.

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

$52,890 FOB MI 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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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Triad 60 Year Anniversary!

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n behalf of the TRIAD sales department, we would like to thank our customers for supporting us over the course of our 60 Years in business. We would also like to thank and recognize the entire TRIAD team for all their efforts in preparing for, and participating in, the 2019 BCMC Trade Show; for without them, our success would not be possible. Our Nationwide Independent Sales Representative Group also deserves a great deal of credit, as they are pounding the pavement every single day, ensuring all of our customers’ needs have been met and questions have been answered. It has been an amazing year and we look forward to what 2020 will bring!

The Building Component Manufacturers Conference always puts on a great show and this year was no exception. We all depend on them for a highly organized and exciting show as it is imperative to the exhibitors’ success and they executed effectively and efficiently. We extend our gratitude to everyone who made the show possible.

This year, TRIAD premiered our new ProFusion Bridge at the show, enabling our team to demonstrate and discuss the many new exciting features – such as our new LIVE Video Assist Location Technology, Advanced Control System, and the ability to nail off an 8’ stud in approximately 2-4 seconds. Based on the feedback we received from customers who came to the booth, we are firmly confident this bridge will be the next “big thing” for our customers and for off-site manufacturing in the building industry.

It was exhilarating hearing attendees express how excited they were about how fast and easy the new ProFusion Bridge is to use.

We had a very busy couple of days this year and would like to apologize if we missed you this year.

If you weren’t able to make it to our booth or we were too busy to answer all of your questions; please feel free to reach out to us and we will be more than happy to provide you with any/all information you may need – or address any of your concerns.

TRIAD is a staple in the building industry, as we have offered standard equipment all these years and have been designing and creating complete custom machines and equipment for decades now in order to accommodate all of our customers’ needs. We have many framing, squaring, and sheathing options available and offer more choices for bridges than any other machinery manufacturer. We also offer an extensive line of floor system and stair building equipment to round out our complete line of machinery.

TRIAD strongly leads the industry when it comes to customization of equipment, and we strive day in and day out to meet all of our clients’ needs. TRIAD HAS BEEN THE TRIED AND TRUE LEADER FOR OVER 60 YEARS… HIGH-VOLUME OR LOW-VOLUME, TRIAD IS THERE FOR YOU! Thank you ALL again!

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$44,900 FOB SK 2004 Panels Plus Wall Panel Equipment (SK) 2004 Panels Plus Framing Table with Tool Dollies 2004 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Lengths to 16', Wall Heights to 11'-5" Maximum Clamp Opening: 17" x 17 1/2" (2) Three Gun Tool Dollies with Senco FramePro On/Off Switches for Each Nail Gun 701XP Nail Guns Button to Activate Squaring Stop Foot Pedal to Activate Clamping & Nailing Stud Locators at 16" & 24" O.C. 60" Long x 20" Wide Infeed & Outfeed Roller Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor Powered Wall Height Adjustment Conveyor Adjustable Squaring Stops Includes Paslode Nail Guns 2004 Panels Plus Squaring Table with Router Bridge IBS Component Table with Pop-Up Skatewheel Lengths to 16', Wall Heights to 10'-11" Conveyors 3 1/2 HP Router Motor 1 Pair of 15' Skatewheel Conveyor with Steel Stands Hand Crank Movement of Bridge & Router for Cutting Openings Powered Wall Height Adjustment

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New Panels Plus Combination Table Price: $Call for pricing FOB: MN

2007 IBS Int/Ext Wall Panel Equipment

Features a 2001 12' x 16' framing table with auto-stops and tool-dollies [s/n 1586] , 2005 (est) 12' x 16' squaring table [s/n 1903], 2003 multi-tool panel bridge at 8" o.c. spacing, 2" and 4" shift, plate stitchers, auto-return, laser positioning guide, and bridge tilt [s/n 1780], Includes 17 Senco FramePro 702XP, stick-feed nail guns (18 bridge tool mounts + 2 stitcher tools).

$35,900 FOB MI 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Panels Plus Combination table, combines wall panel framing, squaring and sheathing functions into a single station, and can accommodate wall panels ranging from 2" x 4" to 2" x 10", up to the industry standard 16' panel length. The operator uses the framing tool carriage and bridge to frame and sheath the wall panel in place. The Combo table uses the same Panels Plus single-tool, servocontrolled bridge with edge stitcher tool mounts (singlebeam model), high-speed center tool mount, laser pointer, pre-programmed nailing patterns and joy-stick controls.

The bridge is available with single beam or dual beam design to allow for two different tool mounts on one traveling bridge. Bridge function includes auto-return feature with tilting tool mount for better seam embedment.

Conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 120 PSI at 60 CFM air. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical.

765-751-9990

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BUILDING YOUR TRUST BY DELIVERING YEARS OF VALUE

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

◊ Custom paint colors ◊ Wireless remote ◊ Super single option

◊ Custom design ◊ Powder coated ◊ 48’ Wedge design (no hydraulics)

Terry Metzger 218-851-3766 or 888-324-7565 terry.metzger@precisionequipmfg.com

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◊ Split roller option ◊ Exclusive patented features ◊ In-stock inventory

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

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

LP gas powered engine with Powershift transmission with monotrol control.

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

1996 ASI T-30 48 Ft Rolloff Trailer 1996 ASI model T-30, 48 foot long, rolloff trailer, 68,000 GVWR, sliding tandem, fifth wheel connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, tire tread depths from 10/32" to 7/16" deep. Brakes and lights satisfactory.

Has current local DOT inspection through October, 2019. $7,970 FOB IA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, 2018 Freightliner 114SD

• 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control • Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • 46,452 miles and 3,097 hours as of 08/2019

Call Dan at 800-824-6704 www.runnionequipment.com

1996 ASI 30 Ft Gooseneck Rolloff Trailer 1996 ASI gooseneck rolloff trailer, 30 foot long bed, fixed tandem axle, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, 16,000 GVWR. Brakes and lights are fair, 70% tire tread remaining. Needs DOT inspection. $8,879 FOB KY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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

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

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2010 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $37,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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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 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.

Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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ACER INC Automated Retrieval Systems?

Ranger is the answer!

Find out what real productivity isâ&#x20AC;Ś let a Ranger feed your saw.

RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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

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

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

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

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

Your Ad Could Be Here Ask me how!

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

5,100 CFM. 8 Vertical Filter Cartridges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOFTWARE SUITE

Learn more at eaglemetal.com or give us a call at 800.521.3245

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NEW! 1999 Ingersoll-Rand 50 HP Rotary Screw Compressor Ingersoll-Rand model SSR-EP50SE, rotary screw compressor, 215 CFM capacity at 125 PSIG. 50 HP drive motor, 3 HP fan motor, 32,000 hours. 240/480 volt, 3 phase compressor electrical. Control panel voltage 120 volt. $8,980 FOB TN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

S t a n d a r d M o d e l s Av a i l a b l e Max Load Weight (lbs.)

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

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

NEW! 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.

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

Terminailer Price: $179,990 Base price FOB: MN Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly.

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

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

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

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

765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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New 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. $2,450 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

*Patent Pending

Z Material Carts*

"Material handling made ease-z" • • • • • • • •

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

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

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

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

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

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

Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates.

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

Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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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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Service you can count on!

Electrical Supply: Motor: Highly Accurate: Stop Rail: Stops: Stop Blocks: Internal Components: Dimensions:

110 VAC 1/4 HP, 110 VAC, Linear Actuator +/- .010 Inches 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion Jig Bored Steel Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5 feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Height: 12 inches Depth: 12 inches

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

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remote Offices This is how we do it!

Part III

ith over 30 years of experience, Roy Aldworth has worked both in office and remote. He currently works on extremely large multifamily residential projects, city block sized up to 7 stories high. He started working from home 8 years ago and was so much more productive it became permanent.

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There are many distractions at the office that can make you less productive. Roy comments, “The camaraderie is what I missed at first, but not so much anymore. If I need to talk I can text, call, or video conference any time I need to.” Importantly, he doesn’t miss the commute. It used to stress him out and he would always get home in a bad mood. The time spent commuting is now spent working, so the company gets more out of him in the same period of time. He works in a basement office and his mindset is “I am at work,” so he puts in a full day’s work as if he was in the office. “I have never been happier and I’m not sure I could go back to an office job,” adds Roy. He has a Dell precision 5810 with 4 monitors and recently purchased a 30” x 72” motorized bamboo desk that raises and lowers to programmed heights for sitting and standing. The contoured rubber mat helps with the fatigue of standing for long periods. He is in the basement, so he uses a wireless WiFi extender that connects with an Ethernet cable to bring the internet to him. He finds that being in the basement eliminates the distractions of home life, too.

Thanks for the insight Roy! Let us know how you do remote and we may tell your story in The Advertiser! email twm@componentadvertiser.com.

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2016 Triad Model DQ S Steel Framing Station Price: $38,980 Location: MI 2016 Triad model DQ S, steel framing station, 20 foot long. From the OEM's website: builds steel wall panels from 6'-9" to 12-3" tall. Includes two (2) tool dollies that hold two tools each, air-actuated popup skatewheel ejectors, color coded stud spacers. Has squaring function capabilities.

110 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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Doors - Stairs - Beams

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

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Reconditioned Builders Automation MFSR Template Stair Router To b e R e c o n d i t i o n e d b y B u i l d e r s Automation in Spring 2018. Cut Box and Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per Cycle. 10' Infeed and 10' Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. 120 Volt / 1 Phase. $34,500 NOW $29,900 FOB FL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Senior Designer Panel/Truss

Experience using MiTek software on single and multifamily projects is required. Has to be able to hit the ground running with strong wall and truss skills. Ability to step into the desk and instantly use MiTek software is a non-negotiable requirement.

This is an in office position.

Compensation: base pay $85-125k+- depending upon ability and experience. Relocation is acceptable with reasonable expenses paid and is open to negotiation. To be considered, submit your resume, FaceBook or LinkedIN profile to mail@thejobline.com. To apply online or for additional information, click here: ID# J14088

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ne of the people in the modular housing industry I’ve wanted to interview since I met him a few years back is Vaughan Buckley, the owner of Volumetric Building Companies in Philadelphia. He is the rising star more people in our industry should emulate.

His vision for what is and could be for the commercial and affordable housing side of our industry is not just an idea he thinks might work but rather it’s his idea put into action and the results so far are amazing.

Vaughan Buckley, Owner of VBC

Here is my interview with Vaughan Buckley: Modcoach: Vaughan, you were recently named one of Philly’s 40 under 40. Can you tell us how that came about?

Vaughan Buckley: I was nominated by one of our employees, so the award was actually a surprise.

It’s so great to be a part of such an elite group of people [both the Philadelphia Business Journal and Professional Builder Magazine 40 under 40 alumni]. I’ve learned a lot in my years in the industry from so many people, it’s always exciting to win recognition, but it’s tough to properly share it, because in reality the recognition was earned through advice, mentorship, and support from a whole lot of people.

I see it as a recognition of the strength of our partnerships.

Modcoach: This past year, you started a new commercial business with a PA modular home factory, and from what I’ve seen and heard that is going very well. Could you tell us more about this unique enterprise?

Vaughan: We have had a great partnership with Ritz-Craft over the last decade as a customer. Around 18 months ago, we partnered to create the Johns Buckley entity. This has allowed us to combine RitzCraft’s deep manufacturing experience in PA with our pipeline of commercial business to provide a more dedicated supply line to our customers. It has also allowed our team to get much more involved in the manufacturing operations. The business has been well received by our existing and new customers and has been wildly successful. The integration of factory knowledge and field expertise is key to any successful large scale project and the VBC/Ritz partnership brought both of those things to our clients.

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Modcoach: You’ve been teasing the modular housing industry about a big announcement. Could you tell us more about this event?

Vaughan: Over the past 10 years, we have grown into a company that’s much bigger than I ever could have predicted. We now have almost 200 employees in 5 states and perform operations from manufacturing, supply chain, consulting, general contracting, and rigging/set services through to specialty trades, design, marketing, and architectural consulting. Therefore, as we announce the grand opening of our newest venture, a factory in Hamlet, NC, we are simultaneously announcing that all of our companies will be re-branded to the Volumetric Building Companies or VBC for short. Our current brand, Vaughan Buckley Construction, does not properly recognize the immense amount of people and supporters that we have and it was time that the brand becomes more than “Vaughan Buckley.” This isn’t just about a name change though, it’s about taking the next step towards the future of the Volumetric modular industry and doing so in a way that respects the traditions of the past while embracing innovation and the future potential that our company can bring to high density modular housing.

Modcoach: Tell us more about the rebrand and why you decided to not only change the name and logo but break out into divisions?

Vaughan: We’ve become so much more than a GC or a manufacturer. We have experience on our team that stretches from lean manufacturing to robotics, cutting edge technology experts, design professionals, trade professionals, and boots on the ground experience in both field and factory construction. Therefore, we see a short timeline until we create future divisions in these areas and expand to other parts of the country. We have started out right now with two divisions – Manufacturing and Construction. Expect set crew, design, logistics, technology innovation, and creative marketing divisions to be announced in the near future.

Modcoach: Vaughan, you’ve recently announced you opened your own modular factory in NC. Are you about to enter the Southern market or is it to feed the Multifamily-starved Philly area with more modular units?

Vaughan: Both! The Northeast demands more capacity and the Southeast is starting to understand and appreciate high density Volumetric construction in some of its higher labor cost markets. We intend to service both from NC. We are actually servicing clients as far West as Colorado from this plant as well.

Modcoach: I remember talking to you for the first time three years ago at my Modular Boot Camp in Toms River, NJ. You impressed me then as someone that could go far in our industry. Are you seeing opportunities for modular construction beyond what is currently being done on the East Coast and are you planning to be at the forefront of that change?

Vaughan: Thank you very much, I appreciate the compliment and I believe our team is well positioned to help facilitate that change. As I see it, it isn’t so much a problem of what is being done on the East Coast from a manufacturer (supply) perspective as it is what is being done from the client (demand) perspective.

The work that we and some other select manufacturers have done on the East Coast over the past three years in particular has begun to prove concept on large scale modular development. Ten years ago, no one would believe that a 6-story wood frame building near Center City Philadelphia or in another metro area was feasible, now it’s our typical building type. That kind of scale requires knowledge and skill certainly, but it also requires production capacity. In order to win business on a scale like that, capacity on the same scale is mandatory. Institutional investors, who are responsible for the vast majority of high-density modular sales are not willing to contract with a non-bondable factory, a start-up factory, or a factory with a single production line. They need to know that their risks are minimized and that their vendor’s execution ability is high. They don’t like to be the first at trying anything and they certainly don’t want to lose money. This means we have to Continued next page

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change the way we do things! We have to build more, and we have to do it faster, with higher quality, better engineering, and with lower defects – this requires a wholesale change to the status quo. We expect to be a big part of that change and our team won’t stop until we get there.

Modcoach: It’s clear the industry is hot for investment dollars. Are you partaking in this? Any advice for other factories considering investment?

Vaughan: There is a huge amount of dollars in the marketplace trying to figure out how to disrupt the construction industry. We have accepted investor participation in some of our newest ventures but we’ve been very selective. We get offers from speculative and institutional investors, but at this time we’ve been able to get all the support we need from our clients and colleagues. I think this is an important distinction.

Our clients know our business, know our strengths, and can support our vulnerabilities. They trust us, they use us as clients already and it strengthens an already strong manufacturer/client bond. Some of our clients have M&A and finance experience, some are large developers backed by institutional investors, all are brilliant, and most are also personal friends. So they have so much more to bring to the table than money.

Institutional investors will be a big part of this industry’s future and I fully expect they will one day be involved in funding requirements for our organization, they just weren’t the right fit for our current raise.

Working with a group of people every day to make something bigger and better is that much easier when you’re doing it with folks that can help make the heavy lift a little lighter. So I would encourage others in the industry to continue to grow and expand as fast as they see fit, but to be slow to accept outside investment dollars that knock on the door, unless it’s a good fit and has more benefits than just cash.

Modcoach: What do you see for the future of your company?

Vaughan: I see us expanding the areas we service and the size of projects we build exponentially. We want to be a part of solving the affordable housing crisis, the skilled trade crisis, the renewable energy crisis, and the construction productivity crisis, and we are completely self-aware of how large that problem is and how difficult it will be. So we have to ramp up in a big way and we have no illusion that we can do this alone.

We can’t make a dent in these issues without improving processes, industry standards, design, material specifications, energy efficiency, employee training and recruitment, building materials, automation and robotics, etc. We expect to continue to work with and partner with lots of other smart folks inside and outside of our amazing industry. The leap to 20% market share is a steep climb, but very achievable if we all work together. We are continually adding smart and experienced people to our team and we are going to need high level executive leadership positions and middle management roles in the upcoming years. It’s exciting times!

We appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and your readers and we look forward to many more announcements in the future… Please watch our space! Follow our LinkedIn or Facebook page and be sure to come see us when our new website launches at VBC.com in the upcoming months. We also have some of our open positions on our website and would appreciate hearing from the talented candidates that read your blog.

Modcoach: Thanks for your time and I for one am looking forward to lots of news about you and your companies in the future.

With modular becoming an ever-expanding part of housing and commercial construction, men and women like Vaughan Buckley will be leading figures in making modular the “Go To” solution instead of just an alternative method. If you have thought about using modular construction for your next project, this is time and VBC.com would be a good place to start.

Gary Fleisher, the Modcoach, is a housing veteran, editor/writer of the Modular Home Builder blog, and an industry speaker/consultant.

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AWC and ICC Launch Mass Timber Education and Training

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s you’re likely aware, mass timber has received incredible attention in the last year. With interest in mass timber and its use spreading throughout the United States construction industry, the American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council (ICC) are working together to educate building and fire officials, designers, and engineers on all facets of building with this new and innovative product.

This Fall, AWC and ICC are launching a six-part educational series covering different components of mass timber, its qualities and uses, including requirements from the upcoming 2021 International Building Code that will allow up to 18-story mass timber buildings. Registration for the webinars is available on the ICC website Learning Center webpage, search “mass timber.” The full series of webinars will be offered monthly beginning in November 2019 and will be repeated over a six-week period beginning in May 2020.

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

Module 1 - Mass Timber Construction: Intro to Mass Timber Webinars: November 4, 2019; May 11, 2020 Mass timber products include any products that are currently allowed for use in Type IV construction, such as cross-laminated timber, structural composite lumber, glue laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, and large section sawn timber. This module will discuss the sustainable qualities that mass timber products possess, along with their structural and fire protection characteristics. Attendees will be able to identify code acceptance of mass timber products, describe advances in technology and standards, and recognize the unique fire resistive characteristics that these products possess.

Module 2 - Mass Timber Construction: What’s New in 2015-2018 for Mass Timber Construction Webinars: December 16, 2019; May 18, 2020 Get an overview of changes to the 2015 and 2018 International Building Code (IBC) related to mass timber construction. Participants will be able to identify Type IV construction, recognize new mass timber products, describe new provisions in the 2015 IBC as it relates to mass timber, and summarize new provisions regarding Type IV construction as specified in the 2018 IBC. Module 3 - Mass Timber Construction: Background and Overview Webinars: January 13, 2020; June 1, 2020 This is the first of four modules that will look at the 2021 IBC as it relates to tall mass timber construction.

It will provide a background and overview of Tall Mass Timber code change proposals, including creation of ICC’s Tall Wood Building Ad Hoc Committee, the process used to reach consensus on the code change proposals, inherent differences between the new types of construction as compared to existing wood building types in the International Building Code, and evaluation of fire resistance requirements for tall mass timber building elements.

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Module 4 - Mass Timber Construction: Heights and Areas and Construction Fire Safety Webinars: February 24, 2020; June 8, 2020 Part two of the four-part look at the 2021 IBC approved provisions for tall mass timber will cover the new allowable heights and areas, along with construction fire safety. Participants will be able to describe the development process for allowable heights, areas, and stories permitted for tall mass timber types of construction, evaluate new fire barrier requirements, recognize provisions for construction site fire prevention, and understand owner responsibilities for fire resistance elements.

Module 5 - Mass Timber Construction: Fire Safety Webinars: March 23, 2020; June 15, 2020 Part three dives into fire safety as related to the 2021 IBC. This section will cover fire safety provisions, including sealants at abutting edges and intersections, fire blocking material, and water supply. It will also discuss new provisions for concealed spaces, membrane structures, and fire districts for existing Type IV construction. Participants will be able to identify fire safety provisions for new Type IV-A, Type IV-B, and Type IV-C construction.

Module 6 - Mass Timber Construction: Fire and Connection Design and Special Inspection Webinars: April 8, 2020; June 22, 2020 The final module will take a deep dive into the fire design of mass timber building elements and assemblies, and protection of connections. Participants will be able to understand the principles of fire design provisions for mass timber and assemblies for Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C, learn how to design fire protection for mass timber connections, and recognize new code provisions for special inspection of tall mass timber structures.

This series will not only walk attendees through the most up-to-date codes and standards regarding mass timber and fire safety, but it will also introduce what’s on the horizon. With its durability and sustainability characteristics, there is no question as to why mass timber is quickly on the rise. That’s why it’s important for building and fire officials, designers, and others to understand codes as they relate to mass timber, and what’s to come in 2021.

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Lumber Briefs

By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

Lumber & Housing Market Forecast What To Do When Supply Is At Odds With Demand

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ur lumber market is notorious for over and under producing its products. The relationship between supply and demand is constantly in flux. When producers make decisions to increase supply, it is in response to a relatively long term period of increased prices where there is the perception of a supply shortage. I say perception, because supply may actually be adequate.

The perception of shortage could instead be an Inventory Shift from producer to consumer. In this case, increased production only adds supply to a situation that needed no adjustment and ends up over produced. The result is increased volatility.

Conversely, decreasing production during periods of strong demand, weak prices, and inventory shift from consumer back to producer also creates excess volatility until the curtailments end. Increases in supply do not create bear markets. Likewise, production decreases do not create bull markets. Both just create wicked volatility.

Example...current OSB market...short term supply curtailments are creating excessively large speculative buyer positions and sharp counter-cyclical price increases.

Once buyers realize their over bought condition, prices will weaken. To compound the matter, once mills resume production, downside pressure will be added.

That is why I am not bullish on OSB; opposite my lumber outlook.

Autumn Rally Continues Each fall, around Halloween we get an under bought rally that propels our lumber market higher into the new year. Seasonally, one might expect prices to fall, due to shorter days and less favorable weather for building.

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What makes prices firm is lack of willingness and desire on behalf of buyers to accumulate inventory. The market actually feels quiet because it is being fueled by steady justin-time buying with no sustained periods of binge-buying.

Housing’s data releases in November and December will have little impact on the direction of lumber prices.

So, while there appears to be no urgency or reason to build inventory, prices should end the year higher than the end of October.

For those reasons, I am bullish on lumber from now through early January.

The sooner December lumber needs are covered, the better.

This week #44 is the collective reversal low, meaning upside momentum should accelerate. Prices should rise until over bought...after the new year.

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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--------------------------------------------------ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Florida General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA markets. Turned around volume, safety, and profitability of a failing plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. -------------------------------------------------ID: C11667 General Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, USA - South, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia I have worked in the residential and multifamily construction industry for 25 yrs. I started as a framer and have held numerous positions throughout my career. I have held a position as a Division Manager for a Wall Panel Facility that was part of a Building PHONE: 800-289-5627

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-------------------------------------------------ID: C10853 Remote Design Manager | Remote Offshore Design Project Manager Relocation: Texas Top level Engineering/Design Management candidate, 14+- years experience Truss, 4+- Panel experience. Has experience building and integrating offshore design resources with internal design departments and training design managers to better utilize offshore capabilities. Large volume manufacturer experience. MiTek Sapphire design/layout proficient. Too confidential to go into more detail.

Compensation: $120k+ -------------------------------------------------ID: C12195 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States Design trusses and layouts for commercial work using Alpine software.

In 2018: Accomplished $8 million in quotes.

Accomplished $2.4 million in designs for jobs.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18367 Wall Panel Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer | Mega-Multifamily Relocation: Utah Remote wall panel design for medium to large scale MF. Remote estimating using MiTek Sapphire to get a more accurate material count. 100,000 - 500,000 sq ft MF projects primarily in the New England Market with the panel plant being in New Brunswick. Also worked on projects in the Arizona, Texas, and California markets.

Compensation: $70's+ (45+- hours) -------------------------------------------------ID: 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

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates and multi-family construction. Managed large Production builder accounts and Complete Framing packages for smaller builders and individuals. Prior framer, framing supervisor.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18401 Truss Estimator - MiTek Sapphire Structure | Mega-Multifamily Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, USA - South Estimated Roof and Floor Trusses for both Commercial and Residential Projects.

Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects using MiTek Sapphire Structure and Sapphire Management.

Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects. Requisitioned new supplies and equipment. Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.

Estimating volume: $1M in Trusses, hardware, beams, lumber.

Primary projects: Custom Homes, Tract, Commercial, Multifamily up to 4 story 200 units and multi-building apartment complexes.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Ontario Remote Truss Designer available.. Currently provides technical support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems for residential and commercial applications.

Provides technical assistance and support to the distribution staff to meet client demands for engineered wood structural applications.

Ensures that wood truss fabricators, lumber distributors and specifiers have adhered to established building standards, codes and practices. Maintains extensive knowledge of structural analysis programs such as MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure design software. Analyze/prepare engineered wood designs and details for Design Engineer review and approval. Generate manufacturing information and quotations for sales team and management. Prepares the job for production. Canadian codes and standards experienced.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18399 Full or Part Time Lumber Buyer/Logistics Relocation: Colorado Personally managed, purchased all lumber products and manage a $100 million spend for this industry leading 6 plant location manufacturer, VMI, contract developer and manager. Responsible for supply, programs, demand cycles, strategic planning, and purchasing excellence. Purchased MRO, machines, trucks, assembly lines, buildings and ongoing CAPEX projects. Team member for new construction projects for

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-------------------------------------------------ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming 30 years' experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Door experience includes managing three Production Managers and five Production Supervisors, consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 doors and 10,000 face frames per day.

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

The door plant operation dries lumber, cuts dimension stock, assembles and sands the doors. The panel plant produces the veneered flat and raised center panels, by cutting engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer to the substrate. Both plants are equipped with finishing lines.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18387 Division Manager, VP Operations, President - Truss | Panel | Building Materials | Pro Dealer Relocation: Florida 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.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18370 Plant | Location | General Manager - Truss/ Panel Relocation: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Wyoming Highly experienced (20+ years) roof and floor truss, and wall panel manufacturing manager. Started in the plant as builder, then sawyer, supervisor, truck driver, maintenance manager, designer, outside sales, plant manager, operations manager, and general FAX: 800-524-4982

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As Production Manager (12 years), manage to make it tell your story better. See why strategic planning, market and sales -------------------------------------------------- all the areas of the manufacturing across the we say “It’s like having a first interview”. development; ability to drive multi-million ID: C11760 plant. Safety, quality control, efficiencies, dollar growth, institute “Best Practices” for Management/Operations/Sales - Building HR, etc... Software: MiTek, Word, Excel, small to medium emerging and expanding Components, LBM Manufacturing OptiFrame. Products: R & F Truss, Panel, companies, managing budgets to $ 30M Relocation: USA - ALL States, Arizona, Framing package. Markets: Single Family, with full P&L accountability and oversight. California, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual TheJobLine searches year around for Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, New English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree candidates that meet our employer ’s 20+ Years of truss/panel/EWP manufacturing Mexico, North Carolina, New Hampshire, in Industrial Engineering. requirements. With our state of the art and business management experience. In South Carolina website, multiple job board subscriptions, 2006 at the height of residential construction I am an Accomplished Manufacturing Compensation: $60's-70's+ truss designer testing, and the JobLine distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural and Operations Leader with a history of -------------------------------------------------- candidate profile, we have the tools to do Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in increasing responsibility. My proven ID: C15995 the job right, Guaranteed! manufactured wood components. In this experience covers contractor building Truss Designer - MiTek position optimized design and production materials and manufacturing to the Relocation: Florida I have been doing this for over 23 years. process, which increased output and reduced construction and turnkey fields. I have over Because of my reputation for Strict labor and material costs. Hired trained and 16 years of management and leadership Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, Confidentiality, I am the go-to Recruiter mentored middle management; negotiated experience, and am seeking a management layout, optimization, and cutting/production for our industry. union labor contracts. Implemented position with a progressive company that documents. Secondary duties: checking “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; offers advancement commensurate to job others work. Software used: MiTek and Put me on your team and I will show you consolidated raw material inventory, performance.

AutoCAD. Component experience includes how having theJobLine as your “Recruiter implemented batch fabrication process -------------------------------------------------- floor trusses and roof trusses. Market Down the Hall” can solve your hiring needs. and continuous production flow. Enhanced ID: C17213 experience includes single family, multischeduling system to accurately track Remote Truss Designer family, light commercial, and agriculture. Don’t miss the production and achieve on-time delivery, Relocation: California My volume was varied depending on perfect employee! established QC metrics, quality assurance projects. 2 years experience, MiTek and OSHA-approved safety programs. My professional objective is to obtain software.

After 2006, helped company downsize and a position with a Building Components -------------------------------------------------- Talk to me today! then worked as a consultant for turn around Manufacturer that will allow me to work ID: C13437 800-289-5627 x1 opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and forty-plus hours per week from anywhere Remote Truss Designer | In Office Truss twm@thejobline.com MiTek experience, Microsoft Office. in the United States. I am a production Designer | Design Manager -------------------------------------------------- specialist and work best given the freedom Relocation: Ohio See What I can do for You! ID: C11465 to work on my own with multiple projects Sales/Operations/Management - Truss/ setting in my queue. With me, pressure If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle Panel/Building Materials produces results. it. I've done layout and profile work in Relocation: USA - ALL States, USA - South autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, I enjoy working on Custom, high-end and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a few 10 years industry experience. Successfully residential projects where the design is track builders that had 3 base models and

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-------------------------------------------------ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager - Truss/Panel/IJoist/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 includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C18310 Truss Designer | Estimator Relocation: Virginia Responsible for project management/ design of commercial design -build projects up to $5 million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/engineers, develop project estimates and designs utilizing Revit software. Work closely with project superintendents providing technical support while delivering projects within budget and on time. Initiate contact with new clients, answer sales calls, and develop project criteria. Prior Truss Designer a few years back with 2 years MiTek experience.

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ID: C10789 Production Manager/Supervisor - Truss/ Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

----------------------------------------------------\ ID: C11636 General Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - ALL States 20+ Years truss industry experience from Design Manager to Owner/GM of a $7M truss manufacturing company. Turned a plant hemorrhaging money into an extremely profitable facility, earning an 51% ownership stake in the company. I managed all aspects of the company from production and admin to Human Resources, design, and sales. P&L responsible for the financial management of lines of credit, accounting, and analysis. Worked directly with major accounts, trained and supported sales manager and staff. Developed market focus and worked closely with sales manager to support technical and design areas of expertise.

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

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

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

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates ID: C10897 Design Manager/Senior Designer/PE/ Optimizer - Truss/Panel/EWP Relocation: USA - South 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss Designer, earned his way to Design Manager over 20+ designers. MiTek - Advanced, AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE. Compensation: Open??

Thom's Notes: PE with Mid Atlantic seals -------------------------------------------------ID: C18266 Senior Sales Management | General Manager | Regional Manager Relocation: Arizona, California, Texas, USA - Southwest Proven Engineered Wood Components industry leader with 20 years of experience.

Expert level knowledge of wood trusses, wall panels, I-joist and related products.

Seeking a long-term leadership position with a progressive company. Built and developed new start up locations from 0 to upwards of 45 million dollars in annual revenue.

-------------------------------------------------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: C12414 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | All Hats Relocation: Arizona Engineered panel and truss design, developed material take off for turnkey build up, worked in coordination with multiple plants and design teams, worked closely with material suppliers on take offs and estimating.

I've worked for decades in the construction industry. Not only in new construction, but additions and remodels as well using innovative designs for added value and to drive down cost. In addition to experience with MiTek, Wallbuilder and other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well to design from scratch in the field when needed. I have also written tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer's work as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love working in components whether designing, cutting, building or setting components at the site.

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November 2019 #11244 Page #102 ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have worked in wall paneling include a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex.

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

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

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 a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company, and establish a career as a remote truss designer. I love the challenge of tough projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work ahead of time, and to the best of my ability. I won't quit before the job is done fully and accurately.

In addition to 4 years experience with MiTek truss design software, I have worked in the shop as both a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I have first hand knowledge of how a truss should be designed to save time on the shop end. I also worked in framing and using wall panels. So I have first hand knowledge of how a house actually goes together in the real world, and how trusses layout on framing.

My long term goal is establish myself as a reliable truss designer, and to that end, grow

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Available Candidates small commercial buildings. AutoCAD materials, loading of finished product -------------------------------------------------I have worked in the wood component certificate with Architectural focus. From onto trucks for delivery, documentation of ID: C15763 business since 1980. Over the years I have the candidate: I have a strong architectural managerial related records, forklift certified. Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Multifamily worked for plate & Software Vendors, background and come from a construction 7 years' experience, began as a sawyer.

Relocation: Kentucky Truss Manufacturers, started my own family. I've seen or worked in most facets of truss business and have run other peoples the construction field. From masonry work My objective is to utilize my experience in Truss Designer with 3 years experience, businesses. I have pretty much done every to framing to roofing since I was a teenager. production work and building trusses, and Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW job you can find in a truss plant at least to I'm very passionate about what I do , self working with a strong team in an established software experience. "Looking to work fill in when needed. My objective is to find motivated and always strive to be the best. company. Continue to learn new procedures, for a well established truss company as a a company where I can use my experience Very picky with my work and I don't like systems, skills, and earn more about the truss remote designer in both wall panels and to help promote a profitable and safe work to do anything wrong and failure is not an building industry. I enjoy working with my truss design. I want to continue to grow my environment. option for me. I always try to do whatever is hands, building things, and having a sense of design skills so that I can be the best designer -------------------------------------------------needed to achieve company goals. pride in the high quality of the end product. than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of ID: C12315 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- the job and look forward to working through COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ ID: C11781 ID: C15857 projects one day at a time." Experience with LBM Truss Design Manager Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss residential, commercial, and multifamily Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Relocation: New York Designer | Design Manager design, with emphasis on multifamily.

Michigan, Ohio Relocation: California -------------------------------------------------Worked on the most complicated custom ID: C10810 Drove growth in Sales that necessitated projects, commercial buildings, and Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, Designer/Inside Sales - Truss recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales apartment complexes. Quickly became a layout, optimization, cutting/production Relocation: Virginia & Production) to help grow the Company. team leader and was considered company documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: Grew commercial and multi-family wide as an expert in truss framing and checking others work, scheduling, repairs, 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. sales with over 100% growth in total computer applications. Provided training customer service, inside sales, and field Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, revenue. Developed and implemented for a group of 30 experienced component measurements. Software used: MiTek and cutting/production documents, and takeoff. improved plant management and safety designers in topics including load tracking, AutoCAD. Component experience includes Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, systems. Manage all operations including truss and layout optimization, and hardware floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and customer service, inside sales, and field production management and scheduling, specification. Optimization training helped hardware. Market experience includes tract, measurements. Software used: MiTek, fleet procurement and management, all to reduced material costs by 5%. Developed single family, single family custom, multi- AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component HR functions and all accounting/banking departmental procedures to increase family, and light commercial. My volume experience includes floor trusses and roof functions. consistency and accuracy of all designs was varied depending on projects. Has used trusses. Market experience includes tract, -------------------------------------------------and estimates. Reduced errors on repetitive MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft single family, single family custom, multiID: C10234 projects by 25% by creating the master Office programs. family, light commercial, and agriculture.

Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator project file database, which organized and My volume was varied depending on Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming provided fast and easy access to project The candidate has been out of the industry, projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has information. Streamlined estimating process working in parallel jobs, and wants to return an engineering related associates degree/ 35 years construction experience, 25 in for commercial construction projects. to a design position. Scored Senior Designer drafting truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Analyzed the final cost of completed using an HP calculator, 8 years after his Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders projects and applied results to new estimates. last truss design job. Speed was faster than Compensation: $45k+ and service the account through Design, Reduced estimating time by 75% Managed average too. It may take a little time for -------------------------------------------------Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, up to 10 designers/sales reps. Software: him to get up to speed on the latest software. ID: C11348 and problem solving. Also service National MiTek, AutoCAD. Ranked 5 out of 5 in our system.

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

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

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ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina I was responsible for calling on builders and retail lumberyards selling floor and roof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. I would talk to the builder or lumberyard salesperson to see what there exact needs were and would then do a hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them.

I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000. I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

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

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

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber.

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates ID: C10042 Designer/Estimator/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Utah I have 8 years industry experience and 7.5 years experience in this position. Markets include tract, single family, custom, high end, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. Products include floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, lumber, and complete framing packages. My primary duties include design, layout, optimization, cutting/ production documents, and takeoff. I was also responsible for checking others work, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek, TJ Expert.

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Relocation: Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, USA - Southwest, USA - ALL States, British Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Quebec, South Carolina, Alberta, Canada - Western/Central Specializing in Sales Management, and Builder/Developer sales of Modular Homes and Engineered Building Components.

Market penetration, product management and project management specialist with over 15 years of experience. Works with Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Manufacturers, and end users to develop, sell and produce projects including Tract Homes, Modular Homes (Single and Multi Story), and Component Packages. This is not a blue sky guy. He has hands on experience in Lumber Sales, Modular Home Sales, Builder/Developer Sales, and managing new products from concept, design, engineering, approvals, manufacturing, marketing, to successful sales programs. MBA: Marketing & Finance.

Compensation: Open based on job and location.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C14490 General Manager | Operations Manager | Turn Around Relocation: Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas Full P&L turnaround of a family owned light gage steel panel manufacturing company.

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November 2019 #11244 Page #104 ID: C11976 Design/Estimating/Sales - Truss/LGS Relocation: New York Experienced wood & cold formed steel truss designer with 12 years experience using MiTek Industries and Aegis Metal Framing products and software. Seasoned sales professional with 8 years experience selling; wood roof & floor trusses and accessories, metal roof trusses and accessories, and the sale of component design and engineering services. A highly motivated designer and sales person with a proven track record for achieving excellence, building long term business relationships, and providing impeccable service to contractors, engineers, architects, and developers throughout New York and New England. Specialize in design build and defense contracting from early pre-bid/qualification stages through installation.

-------------------------------------------------ID: C11501 Production/Plant/Location Manager - Truss/ Panel/I-Joist/Framing Package Relocation: North Carolina 20 years experience. Managed 6 different locations over 12 years. Started 2 panel plant from scratch.Increased production at all plants I managed. Was promoted to Manufacturing Manager in 2009 over multiple plants. Worked closely with the designers, became proficient with the MBA and MVP programs. Trained 3 different people to become plant managers.

Can operate all saws, computer systems, forklifts, trucks. Started up a Panel Plant in 2004. Plant Manager of the year two out of the three years the program was in place.

Only Manager to go two years in a row, at different locations with no accidents.

Compensation: $50-70k+ incentive with future opportunity for more.

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- Truss/Panel/Installed Relocation: Georgia As Location Manager, managed one estimator, four designers, a secretary/ data entry person, and a shop of 40 truss production employees. As Senior Designer, primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, and training. Software used: Alpine and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, framed openings, I-Joists, EWP, hardware, lumber, and complete framing package. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial.

Thom's Notes: Very experienced, willing to wear many hats.

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Back Injuries - Get Your Workers Back in Control Jokes about nagging back pain get stand-up comedians a lot of laughs, but back strains and sprains are not at all funny, nor should they be an unavoidable curse to anyone.

Back injuries suffered in California’s workplaces last year ran up a bill of millions of dollars. Those disabling back injuries were no laughing matter for the workers who lost time from work or from their personal activities. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time could have been prevented if workers had been more aware of how their backs function and how to safely lift bulky or heavy loads.

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 is forced to perform activities it was not designed to do.

One sure way to risk injuring the back is to lift heavy or bulky loads improperly or unassisted. The unsupported back cannot operate like a derrick or a crane boom. Lifting with the back twisted or bent just begs for a pulled muscle or ruptured disc. The back can be damaged quickly but can take a long time to heal. So workers should be encouraged to do their lifting with good sense and a little extra help from a co-worker or mechanical aid.

Workers should learn to squat over the item to be lifted, and face it squarely. In this position, the back gets added lifting strength and power from the legs and arms. Teach workers to tilt the item on edge with its long axis straight up so the the center of the weight is as high as possible above the ground. Next, the worker should move up close to the item, because the backbone must act as a supporting column, and it takes the least strain close in. In this position, the worker is ready to lift.

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.

A good way to help workers learn the right from the wrong way to lift, is to have them practice lifting correctly a few times. They 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 and then no one will be laughing.

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Mantenga bajo control la espalda de los trabajadores Las bromas acerca de los persistentes dolores de espalda proporcionan a los cómicos de micrófono una fuente de innumerables carcajadas, pero los esguinces y distensiones de la espalda no tienen nada de cómico, ni deben constituir un padecimiento inevitable para ninguna persona.

En California, el año pasado las lesiones de la espalda sufridas en los sitios de trabajo representaron millones de dólares, una cantidad de dinero que no tiene nada de cómico. Ni tampoco lo tienen esas incapacitantes lesiones de la espalda para los trabajadores, quienes perdieron tiempo de trabajo o tiempo para sus actividades personales. La triste verdad es que la mayoría del dolor y el tiempo perdido pudo haberse prevenido si los trabajadores hubieran estado más conscientes de la forma en que funciona la espalda y de cómo levantar sin peligro cargas pesadas o voluminosas.

La espalda está formada por una red de frágiles ligamentos, discos y músculos que pueden lesionarse muy fácilmente. El complejo diseño de la espalda se lesiona cuando se le fuerza a realizar actividades para las que no ha sido diseñado.

Una forma en que con toda seguridad se expone a una lesión de la espalda consiste en levantar cargas pesadas o voluminosas de manera inadecuada o sin asistencia. La espalda, sin soporte, no puede trabajar como una grúa o brazo de izamiento. Al levantar algo con la espalda torcida o doblada, se expone a un desgarramiento muscular o a una hernia discal. La espalda puede lesionarse rápidamente, pero demora mucho tiempo en sanarse. Por esto, debe estimularse a los trabajadores para que al levantar objetos lo hagan con sentido común y con la ayuda de un compañero de trabajo o de un dispositivo mecánico.

Los trabajadores deben aprender a ponerse completamente de frente y en cuclillas sobre el objeto que van a levantar. En esta posición, la espalda aprovecha la fuerza y resistencia adicionales de las piernas y los brazos. Enseñe a los trabajadores a inclinar el objeto sobre el borde con su eje más largo hacia arriba, de manera que el centro de gravedad se ubique lo más arriba posible sobre el suelo. A continuación, el trabajador debe colocarse cerca del objeto para hacer que la columna vertebral se comporte como una columna de apoyo y exija así el menor esfuerzo. En esta posición, el trabajador estará listo para levantar el objeto. Desde la posición en cuclillas, con los pies colocados de manera que las piernas apunten directamente hacia la carga, y con espalda derecha, el trabajador puede entonces sujetar la carga con ambos brazos y ponerse de pie lentamente.

Un buen método de aprendizaje consiste en hacer que los trabajadores practiquen varias veces la forma correcta de levantar un objeto. Al hacerlo notarán que es la forma más fácil de levantarlo, ya que requiere el menor esfuerzo e incomodidad. Cuando los trabajadores se acostumbran a cargar objetos de manera incorrecta, con el tiempo sufren lesiones y dolores, y ninguno sentirá deseos de reír.

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NOVEMBER 2019

November 2

APA – The Engineered Wood Association Annual Meeting

Tucson, AZ

November 4 – 6

Industrialized Wood-Based Construction Conference (IWBCC)

Boston, MA

November 5 – 6

Mid America Lumbermens Assoc. (MLA) Annual Fall Conference

Kansas City, MO

November 6 – 8

LBM Advantage Fall Conference

Boston, MA

November 7 – 8

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

Seattle, WA

November 7 – 8

Mid-America Lumbermens Assoc. (MLA) Annual Fall Conference

Kansas City, MO

November 8

Brandon, FL

November 11 – 12

West Florida Chapter’s 34th Annual Building Officials, Inspectors and Plans Examiners Meeting Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assoc. (STAFDA) Convention & Trade Show

November 12

Timber-Strong Design BuildSM Competition

Anaheim, CA

November 12 – 14

NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention

New Orleans, LA

November 12 – 14

Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) Annual Convention

Portland, OR

November 12 – 15

National Council of Structural Engineering Associations (NCSEA) Summit

Anaheim, CA

November 13

WoodWorks Southern California Wood Design Symposium

Long Beach, CA

November 13 – 14

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention

Sacramento, CA

November 14

Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting

Huntsville, AL

November 14

Mid Atlantic SBCA Chapter Meeting

Adamstown, PA

November 14

Offsite Construction Expo

Washington, DC

November 15

American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Annual Meeting

Charleston, SC

November 18 – 20

AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers Summit

Chicago, IL

November 18 – 21

University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Central Texas

Austin, TX

November 19 – 22 November 20 – 22

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Expo

Atlanta, GA Philadelphia, PA

Nashville, TN

DECEMBER 2019 December 4 – 5 December 4 – 6

HIVE (Housing Innovation, Vision & Economics) JLC Live Northwest

Austin, TX Portland, OR

JANUARY 2020 January 8 – 23 January 14 – 16 January 21 – 23 January 22 – 23

University of Minnesota Annual Institute for Building Officials North Dakota Retail Lumbermans Assoc. (NDRLA) Annual Convention National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo—North

Brooklyn Center, MN Fargo, ND Las Vegas, NV St. Cloud, MN

FEBRUARY 2020 February 4 February 5 – 6 February 5 – 7 February 7 February 17 – 20 February 24 – 26 February 24 – 26 February 26 – 28

Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Leadership Conference Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Learning Exchange & LBM Expo Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Lumber & Building Material (LBM) Expo Do It Best Spring Market University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Houston LBM Advantage Annual Convention Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2020 Conference National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) Frame Building Expo

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MARCH 2020 March 4 – 6 March 8 – 10 March 9 – 13 March 11 March 20 – 21 March 23 – 25 March 24 – 26 March 25 – 26 March 25 – 27 March 25 – 27

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. (LMC) 2020 Annual Meeting North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Leadership Summit & Western Wood Products Assoc. (WWPA) Annual Meeting ICC Educode Independent Dealers Education Association Services (IDEAS) Show JLC Live New England National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference International Mass Timber Conference 2020 INTEX Expo International Housing Association (IHA) Annual Meeting Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) & Southern Forest Products Assoc.

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APRIL 2020 April 1 – 2 April 1 – 3 April 5 – 8 April 6 – 8 April 6 – 9 April 16 – 19 April 22 – 24 April 23 – 24

Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) World of Wood Convention Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2020 Lumbermens Assoc. of Texas & Louisiana (LAT) Convention & Buying Show National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA) 39th Annual Convention NASCC: The Steel Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Spring Conference

May 5 – 7 May 11 – 13 May 11 – 14 May 18 – 20

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

May 20

Structural Engineers Assoc. of Michigan (SEAMI) Spring Conference

Atlantic City, NJ Savannah, GA St. Louis, MO Frisco, TX Arlington, VA Naples, FL Atlanta, GA Gahanna, OH

MAY 2020 Las Vegas, NV Dana Point, CA Irving, TX White Sulphur Springs, WV East Lansing, MI

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Questions Answered: CSHP High-Performance Coiled Strap

By Rachel Holland e recently hosted an interactive webinar in which our new high-performance coiled strap’s product manager, Thom Murphy, and I discussed how an innovative embossment is a game changer for coiled strap, making it easier and faster to install with a standard framing nailer.

During the one-hour webinar, we reviewed the benefits of a continuous load path as well as key uses for coiled straps. We also related what was involved in the design and testing of the embossment. If you missed the conversation, you can still watch the on-demand webinar and earn PDH and CEU credits here.

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During this live webinar, which was held in February, we had a lively question-and-answer session with attendees. Here is a curated selection of Q&A from that session. You can find the complete Q&A here.

Installation 1. Do off-center nails reduce the rated value of the straps?

We do not have a load for off-center nails currently as they have not been tested in connectors.

2. How does the strap affect the nailing of the sheathing?

Typically sheathing is installed first, and then the strap is installed over it. In this case, the CSHP doesn’t interfere with the sheathing installation any more than a flat strap would.

3. Where can we find out whether a 1 1/2” nail can be used if the strap is applied directly to framing?

Page 260 of the 2019 Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2019) has nail substitutions which apply a 1.00 adjustment factor allowing 0.131” x 1 1/2” and 0.148” x 1 1/2” nails to be used instead of 2 1/2” nails of the same diameter. If installing the strap over plywood, however, one needs to use a 2 1/2”-long nail, minimum. (See footnote 3.)

4. What capacity reduction would you have if a contractor happened to install the strap backwards (with “this side up” facing down instead of up)?

Please see this engineering letter for information on how to compensate for reduced loads when the strap is installed backward.

5. If the nail gun misses the center, will that compromise the strap integrity?

Yes, it could, just as it can with other coiled straps.

6. Can I use screws with this strap?

At this time, the CSHP straps are not load rated for screws.

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Testing and Approval 7. Does this product have an ICC certification?

CSHP is listed in ICC-ES ESR-2105.

8. When specifying fewer nails than are needed to achieve the maximum load, is there a minimum number of nails allowable (for instance, when developing a strap a long distance into a diaphragm)?

You can use a reduced number of nails. Reduce the allowable load per the calculation in footnote 4 on page 266 of C-C-2019.

Strap Thickness 9. What is the overall thickness of CSHP18? Any issues with the finish of the install?

Compared to installation using a flat 18-gauge strap, the nail sticks up 0.005” higher in the CSHP. There are always tolerances as well, so the difference can sometimes be greater or smaller than that.

Web App & Literature 10. What’s the reason for switching from 10d, 16d and similar “penny size” designations in the tables?

The reason is that there was confusion in the field about what a 10d or 16d nail diameter is (e.g., are we referring to a box nail, a common nail or a sinker nail?). Feedback from the field was that listing the actual inch diameter by the inch length was easier to understand for most contractors.

The article, Questions Answered: CSHP High-Performance Coiled Strap, 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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ASCE 7-16 Changes That Impact Truss Designs

By MiTek Staff 018 International Building Code (IBC-2018) is the latest version of the I-Code which is starting to be used or adopted in the United States and in other nations. While both the 2012 and 2015 IBC referenced the 2010 edition of ASCE 7, the 2018 IBC refers to the 2016 edition of ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures,” which is put out by the American Society of Civil Engineers, and which establishes design loads for buildings. This article summarizes the significant changes made between ASCE 7-10 and ASCE 7- 16 that affect truss designs.

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WIND ASCE 7-10 wind maps and wind speeds are updated in ASCE 7-16. Wind speeds for large parts of the country have been reduced for each Risk Category.

While Category III and IV buildings were addressed on a combined map in ASCE 7-10, ASCE 7-16 has a separate wind speed map for Risk Category IV. There are now four maps; one for each Risk Category.

External pressure coefficients for component and cladding have increased. Hip and gable roofs are separated. Due to these changes, our edit roof zone feature has been modified to specify new zone designations for C-C Roofs. In most cases, the factors are going up. Wind loads will generally increase. We generally recommend the user leaving this setting on “Automatic.” If you have a roof with just hip ends on it, you can set this to “Hip,” or if it just has gable ends on it, you can set it to “Gable.”

CC Wind Zones ASCE 7-10

CC Wind Zones ASCE 7-16

Enclosure Classification, Opening conditions, now has four inputs with factors for each. Just like in ASCE 7-10, the options available for all the procedures are “Enclosed Bldg (Cond I)”and “Partially Enclosed (Cond II).” But under the CC and Directional procedures in addition to “Open Bldg (Cond III),” you will also find “Partially Open (Cond IV).” The building enclosure classification should be provided by the building designer. A basic explanation of a Partially Enclosed Building is where one side of the building is open, similar to an airplane hangar. Open Buildings have no walls on any side; a picnic pavilion is an example of an Open Building.

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Enclosed Buildings are those that only have small opening(s) on each wall (less than 4 sq. ft. or 1% of the wall area.)

Partially Open Buildings are those that do not classify as enclosed, partially enclosed, or open. A carport with one solid wall and the others all open would fit in this category.

Partially Open has the same internal pressure as Enclosed and basically is treated as enclosed with regards to the directional and envelope methods for MWFRS.

A new Ground Elevation Factor is added in ASCE 7-16 to account for variations in air density at different altitudes. Entering the correct Ground Elevation above Sea Level can result, as an example, in 17% reduction in design wind loads in Denver.

The Occupancy categories described in the drop down menu of the MiTek Engineering software are now Risk Categories. Definitions are pretty much the same, just a change of nomenclature. For a more complete description, refer to MiTek Engineering Technical Article “ASCE 7 Occupancy Categories.”

SNOW New snow load maps now incorporate regional snow data for site specific case study zones. Seven states now specify snow load by county instead of using the map.

There are some changes in the unbalanced snow load requirements that will mostly affect small trusses.

Now if you design trusses for the Arctic Circle or mountain tops, you will need to check on Windswept Area in the Snow dialog window.

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IBC/IRC BOTTOM CHORD LIVE LOADS Both the IRC and IBC require a non-concurrent 10 psf bottom chord live load for attic areas without storage (IBC BC Live Load). Non-concurrent means that the bottom chord live load is applied in a separate load case without the top chord or any other live loads. Both of these codes also have a 20 psf live load for attic areas with limited storage, defined as any area in which a 42” high by 24” wide box would fit within the open spaces of a truss.

This load is applied concurrently with the top chord or any other live loads. Both codes now require that you have a minimum 10 psf bottom chord live load in the remaining portions of the bottom chord where the 20 psf live load is not applied. This is taken care of by the MiTek program when this load is applied. Please note, for the IRC, there are exceptions where the 20 psf live load is not required: for bottom chord slopes of 2:12 and greater, and when the required insulation depth is greater than the bottom chord member depth. The insulation exception may make it rare that the 42” x 24” load is required on IRC designs. Given that energy codes require the use of insulation over livable spaces, it is likely that the 42 inch limited access live load will only be applicable to trusses over a non-insulated garage. Please also note that there is no “insulation exemption” in IBC. Of course, it is important to remember to check with local codes as many jurisdictions modify the requirements of this load.

For additional information, or if you have questions, please contact the MiTek Engineering department.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Line of Subfloor and Sheathing Screws Re-engineered to Drive Faster and Reduce Squeaks Pleasanton, Calif. — October 16, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new line of Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screws designed to reduce driving torque, increase installation speed and nearly eradicate the squeaking caused by poorly fastened subfloor sheathing.

Re-engineered from head to point, Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screws feature a ribbed head design to countersink screws for a clean, finished appearance and a variable thread to ease driving torque and speed fastening jobs when used with the Quik Drive® autofeed screw driving system.

“Using the new Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screw with the Quik Drive system is amazingly fast and easy,” says Tommy Hughes, owner of Tommy Hughes Construction in Powder Springs, Ga. “I don’t have to work as hard and there’s also less wear on my equipment. I don’t want to use anything else.”

For contractors, fastening subflooring with WSV screws provides the power necessary to hold the sheathing to the joists, eliminating gaps that can lead to squeaking and costly callbacks on newly installed floors.

“We’ve taken our already popular line of Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screws and upgraded it with contractor input and thoughtful re-engineering to help meet the demands of today’s jobsite,” said Ed Sutt, vice president of Fastening Systems for Simpson Strong-Tie. “By combining lower torque with greater fastening power, the WSV provides faster, easier installation of subfloor sheathing with the strength to eliminate the gaps that lead to squeaking and callbacks.”

Available in 1¾”, 2″, 2½”, and 3” lengths, Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screws have a yellow zinc coating for interior applications and are the only fasteners to be dual-evaluated per ICC-ES AC233 and ICC-ES AC120.

Additional features of the Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor line of screws include: • Redesigned point and thread pattern provide easy starts and up to 25% less torque, which translate to faster driving.

• Lower installation torque also means less wear on tools.

• Deep-recessed 6-lobed ribbed head provides clean countersinking and more secure bit retention for easier installations.

• The holding power of WSV screws reduces the gaps between the joist and subfloor that cause floor squeaks.

• WSV screws can be backed out easily, facilitating future access to floor cavities.

For more information on the Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor line of screws, including technical notes, installation notes, driver bit requirements and load tables, please visit strongdrive.com/wsv.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Expands High-Wind Resource Center with New Hurricane Preparation Video and Educational Offerings Pleasanton, Calif. — October 25, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the expansion of its High-Performance Solutions for HighWind Forces online resource center to include video content and additional building design information for contractors, inspectors, specifiers and homeowners looking for the latest high-wind information and construction guidance.

The recently added video Preparing for a Hurricane: the Engineering Behind Your Home features interviews with structural engineers, academic researchers specializing in resilient construction, and other building industry experts providing an insider’s look at new, groundbreaking research on high-wind construction being conducted at universities and by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Since the beginning of this year, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the North Atlantic has already weathered 12 named storms (events involving winds of 39 mph or higher), of which five have become hurricanes (with winds of 74 mph or higher), including three major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5, with winds of 111 mph or higher). Most hurricanes also contain individual supercell thunderstorms that typically create tornadoes as well.

For reference, in 2018 Hurricane Michael’s wind speeds peaked at 155 mph, a devastating reminder of the forces tropical storms can exert on homes and buildings. Extreme tornadoes can achieve even higher wind speeds, sometimes above 300 mph. Homes built to withstand high winds often emerge with relatively little damage compared to neighboring buildings built to lesser standards, which in many cases are completely destroyed.

From breaking news and videos to technical notes and installation guides for connectors and fasteners, along with links to additional webinars, CEU courses and real-world training seminars, the Simpson StrongTie high-wind resource center offers four different portals tailored respectively to contractors, inspectors, specifiers, and homeowners.

“As we continue to grapple with the lethal aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and prepare for the likelihood of additional storms on the horizon, contractors and homeowners need practical solutions to help protect homes from the damage wrought by these tragic natural disasters,” says Simpson Strong-Tie engineering manager Bryan Wert. “We’re expanding the High-Performance Solutions for High-Wind Forces resource center to better compile critical information and help the construction community build better to prepare for nature’s worst.”

As a part of the Simpson Strong-Tie website, the high-wind resource center is available to everyone and has been optimized for easy viewing on all devices — desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone.

For more information, please visit the High-Performance Solutions for High-Wind Forces resource center at strongtie.com/solutions/hw.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Habitat’s Annual Carter Work Project

Pleasanton, Calif. — October 2, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, renewed its sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity’s yearly Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The Carter Work Project is a week-long build alongside former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The 36th annual project will take place in Nashville, TN, from October 6 through October 11, 2019.

Along with monetary and product donations, Simpson Strong-Tie will send 17 volunteers from its Gallatin, TN, and Columbus, OH, facilities to help 21 families build their new Habitat homes in cooperation with hundreds of other volunteers.

Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been champions and strong voices for affordable, decent housing for all, donating their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes through Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

The Carters have worked alongside 103,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build, renovate and repair over 4,000 homes.

“It’s a special honor for us to support President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn on this project, and I know our volunteers are very excited and proud to participate,” said Simpson Strong-Tie COO Ricardo Arevalo. “The work the Carters have done around the world to help countless families have safe, strong housing is an inspiration, and we hope our contributions can help continue those efforts.”

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Versatile, Collaborative Software Offerings to Building Component Manufacturers Conference Pleasanton, Calif. — October 15, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring a suite of adaptive, collaborative software and service offerings to the 2019 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) October 22–25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

BCMC attendees visiting Simpson Strong-Tie at Booth #1219 will be provided with an overview of the company’s Component Solutions® software, which consists of simple yet robust tools for project management and for truss and EWP design. CS Director™ and CS Truss Studio™ offer flexible solutions intentionally designed for effective integration with other industry software and hardware applications to provide a practical and scalable platform for component manufacturers and other building professionals.

In addition to demonstrating CS Director and CS Truss Studio solutions for management, task tracking, layout, design and analysis, Simpson Strong-Tie will be showcasing its best-in-class hardware, fasteners and tools for component manufacturers and installers, including the innovative Quik Stik™ fastening tool designed to make overhead installation of rafter and truss connections fast, safe and easy.

“In the spirit of the 2019 BCMC theme encouraging conference attendees to ‘Set Your Course,’ Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to showcase collaborative, open-platform solutions designed to be adaptable and easy to work with,” says April Burt, vice president of Integrated Component Systems at Simpson StrongTie. “Our industry is rapidly changing and introducing new challenges for component manufacturers.

Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to maintaining a thorough understanding of these challenges so we can offer customer-focused, innovative solutions to help the industry succeed. Our project management and design tools are built to facilitate choice and encourage collaboration throughout the industry.”

Simpson Strong-Tie is an official sponsor of both the 10K run and the bocce ball courts at BCMC 2019.

Component Solutions® software is part of a growing suite of value-driven 2D and 3D design, BIM and project management software solutions being made available from Simpson Strong-Tie. For additional information about Component Solutions software, visit strongtie.com/ics. For more information about BCMC, visit the official conference website.

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News & Announcements Off-Site Construction Startup Entekra Named Manufacturer Of The Year By The National Association Of Home Builders Company Also Receives Awards for Excellence in Home Design for Two Prefabricated Projects, including KB ProjeKt, Where Tomorrow Lives

MODESTO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Entekra, the California off-site construction startup, was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Building Systems Councils (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

The criteria by which Entekra was selected for this BSC Specialty Award included its contributions to furthering the off-site or systems-built housing industry, as well as its innovative Fully Integrated Off-Site Solution® – or FIOSS® – which is unique to the U.S. market.

The company also received two BSC Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Home Design, which recognize the year’s best newly constructed systems-built structures, for projects in the manufacturing category of panelized single-family homes. KB ProjeKt, Where Tomorrow Lives, a concept home built by KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized home builders in the United States, was honored in the category of homes of 3,001 to 4,000 square feet. Castaway at River Islands, a collaboration with California builder Van Daele Homes, won the award for homes of less than 2,000 square feet.

These awards were announced at NAHB’s 2019 Building Systems Summit, held this week in Pittsburgh.

“Entekra is honored to be acknowledge not only as Manufacturer of the Year, but also for our ground-breaking projects, because the majority of the Entekra team have dedicated their careers to home building, continually striving to create higher-quality houses that are more sustainable and healthier for homeowners,” said Gerard McCaughey, Entekra’s CEO and Chairman.

“Since Entekra precision manufactured and assembled our first home in August 2017, we have focused on guiding home builders in the transition from inefficient stick-framing to off-site construction, and it is extremely rewarding to be recognized for our efforts and what we have accomplished in just two years,” added McCaughey.

Founded in late 2016, Entekra has made significant inroads deploying FIOSS as the company is already working or in discussions with a majority of the country’s largest home builders. To meet growing interest for FIOSS, Entekra is readying a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Modesto, Calif., which, when fully operational in early 2020, will become the most technologically advanced construction-related factory in North America and capable of producing 3,000 houses per year.

About Entekra Entekra (entekra.com) was founded in late 2016 to transform the way houses are built in America with its Fully Integrated Off-Site Solution® (FIOSS®). Based in Modesto, Calif., the off-site construction company streamlines the build process by completely integrating concept, design and engineering with off-site automated manufacturing and rapid on-site assembly. Entekra’s management team is comprised of key executives from Ireland’s Century Homes, who grew that company into Europe’s largest off-site company and are responsible for nearly 175,000 FIOSS homes assembled to date on three continents. https://www.entekra. com

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Updated Product Standard PS 2-18: Performance Standard for Wood Structural Panels

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently updated U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS 2. PS 2-18 provides information on performance requirements, adhesive bond performance, panel construction, dimensions, tolerances, marking and moisture content of wood structural panels. Major changes include the name of the standard, which now uses the term “Wood Structural Panels” to coincide with the term used in U.S. building codes. Several changes were made to the methods for measuring and representing panel dimensions to better represent industry practices. Uniform load deflection criteria were added for wall sheathing to provide end-user performance, and criteria and labeling provisions for a new Structural I single floor grade were added. The updated document is available through the APA Resource Library.

Construction Basics Building Moisture-Resistant Homes To construct long-lasting homes that stay dry and comfortable, it’s essential to prevent moisture intrusion. Most building techniques that prevent moisture from getting trapped in the building envelope are straightforward and easy to implement. APA’s Build a Better Home materials provide builders simple construction guidelines that protect homes against damaging moisture infiltration for the key elements of a residential structure: roofs, walls and the foundation. Learn more and download the moisture-resistant construction recommendations on the “Build a Better Home” pages.

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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Big Builders Continue to Gain Market Share Posted October 15, 2019 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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The top 20 builders produced 29% of all the homes constructed in the country in 2018, according to data from BUILDER magazine. That share is a notable gain from 2017, when the largest 20 builders were responsible for 26.8% of all completions.

Historical data shows a rising trend in the market share of the top 20 builders [*]. In 2000, these businesses built 16.6% of homes completed. By 2005, the share was 22.1%. The impact of the Great Recession drove the share down to 21% by 2008, but it bounced back in the following years, surpassing 25% for the first time in 2013.

Large builders have grown by both entering new markets and expanding their operations in existing markets. An important component of this growth strategy has been the acquisitions of smaller firms and their land. The recent purchase of American West

by Pulte is an example of this phenomenon.

Large builders have also been able to leverage their size to access credit markets to acquire land and to achieve economies of scale in the purchase of building materials.

Nonetheless, local and regional builders continue to be responsible for the majority of the homes constructed in the nation.

[*] The exact composition of the top 20 builders has varied over the years, so this analysis is based on the 20 builders with the largest number of closings in any given year and not on a fixed set of builders.

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Builder Confidence Hits 20-Month High Posted October 16, 2019 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Sentiment levels are at their highest point since February 2018.

“The housing rebound that began in the spring continues, supported by low mortgage rates, solid job growth and a reduction in new home inventory,” said NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde.

“The second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “However, builders continue to remain cautious due to ongoing supply side constraints and concerns about a slowing economy.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the HMI 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.

All the HMI indices posted gains in October. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions increased three points to 78, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months jumped six points to 76 and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers rose four points to 54.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a one-point gain to 60, the Midwest was up a single point to 58, the South registered a three-point increase to 73 and the West was also up three points to 78.

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

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News & Announcements 84 Lumber Helps Break Ground on First Fisher House in West Virginia

Company recently launched a partnership with Fisher House Foundation to help military families across the country EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2019) – Last Thursday, Oct. 3, 84 Lumber participated in the ground-breaking ceremony for West Virginia’s first Fisher House, set to be built at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington. When it opens, it will provide temporary housing at no cost for families whose loved ones are being treated at the facility.

Representing 84 Lumber at the ceremony were Ryan Frazier, an outside sales representative for the 84 Lumber in Huntington; and Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing. They were joined, among others, by Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs James M. Byrne; Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher; and Medical Center Director J. Brian Nimmo to officially break ground on the property. Also in attendance was Hershel “Woody” Williams, a 96-year-old World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient whom the medical center is named after.

“A Fisher House here in Huntington is the least we can do to thank our West Virginia military members, veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice,” said Senator Manchin. “I thank my dear friend Ken Fisher for making this project a reality. Whether it is providing death benefits to families of the fallen during a government shutdown, or funding our very first Fisher House in West Virginia, Ken has worked alongside me to provide for West Virginia veterans. In 2018 alone, Fisher Houses served 32,000 families, and now, a Fisher House will serve West Virginians.

This is an immense help to families across our state, and I am honored to be here today for the ground breaking of the Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams VAMC Fisher House.”

When complete, the 13,270-square-foot house will feature 16 suites as well as communal areas for cooking, dining, relaxing and laundry.

“Veterans issues are not something that you can just talk about on Veterans Day,” said Fisher. “These are real men and women with real issues. They served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. We owe these men and women a debt we can never repay, but I’m happy that we can at least be there for their families when they need us the most. I thank Senator Manchin for his continued support to our military and veterans and in getting this Fisher House built at the Huntington VA.” 84 Lumber recently launched a national partnership with Fisher House Foundation to show its continued support for veterans and their families. In May, the company provided $25,000 to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House and announced an additional $500,000 donation for Fisher House Foundation, which will help build new houses such as the one in Huntington.

“We were honored to donate $100,000 to help bring the Huntington Fisher House to life,” said Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing for 84 Lumber, who also participated in the ceremony. “It will serve countless families over the years during some of their most difficult times. 84 Lumber continues to be a staunch advocate of Fisher House Foundation and the tremendous work they’re doing.”

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Finishing Well

was fired. But I didn’t hesitate to work late, by myself, on my last day. Heck, I even set the alarm and locked the gate on my way out. That’s finishing well in my “book” and that’s the least I owed my employer. This I commend to you, whether you’re moving to a new position, to a new company, or to retirement.

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

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Say you have a rotten boss, but you otherwise want to stay with your employer. You can either find another boss at that same company, or you can take your chances that your current boss will flame out. If you follow the latter course, you better be willing to take lots of grief, while performing your duties flawlessly. If you finally can’t take it and you must leave the company, you’re justified in saying that you worked tirelessly to overcome a “personality disagreement” rather than being judged “abrasive – can’t get along” as I once was. Then salvage some positives from your prior tenure, such as “learned to be patient” or “became a better supervisor.”

Bring new passion (and sensitivity) to your new position – but not cockiness. No one at your new workplace wants to hear how much “greener the grass” was in your past situation, or hear your sob stories. Become a good listener instead. Always respond promptly – but don’t hesitate to say “I don’t know but I’ll find out.” Then make a note to follow-up.

Follow the golden rule: be nice to everybody. Make eye contact, flash a smile, and a show a welcoming spirit to get things off to a good start.

Follow also Dale Carnegie’s sound advice, “Remember that a person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”

In summary, don’t burn any old bridges, instead build new ones.

Especially don’t disparage the one who dismissed you – this is too small an industry. Even after my painful firing noted above, I’ve done 30 years of business with that company. Though the owner may not appreciate me, recently his son asked me for advice when he was hiring a new manager for my old job. Being there when you’re needed is the best way to finish well, and to carry that good feeling into the next season of your life.

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