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September 2024 #16302 Page #80
Innovation Through Legacy: Transforming Truss Design with Paragon By John Holland President/CEO at Paragon
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hat if the future of truss design isn’t just about developing better tools, but redefining the entire process from the ground up?
On August 15, we publicly announced Paragon — a product that will change the way trusses are designed and built. A product that took years of development, investment, and an unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. You may be wondering why it took so long, and why does it matter now more than ever? Our family’s history in this industry runs deep from my grandfather’s revolutionary machinery designs to my father’s extensive industry leadership. When my grandfather started Clearspan Components Inc. in 1962, he wasn’t just building a business; he was laying the foundation for a legacy of innovation. He secured patents on the wall assembly process that is still in use today and developed a variety of unique machines not seen anywhere else in the industry. My father, Daniel Holland, took that legacy of innovation to heart as he and the whole truss industry experienced the feeling of powerlessness during destabilizing market events like the recession of 2008, or the pandemic in 2020 that brought soaring material prices and supplier allocations. Fifteen years ago, Dan wrote the first line of Lisp code for a truss analysis prototype that would someday become Paragon. This journey has taught me that legacy isn’t just something you inherit; it’s a mission you must carry forward with passion and purpose.
Dan and John Holland
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