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INSTALL MORE SQUARE FEET IN A FRACTION OF THE TIME

FLOOR CASSETTES SAVE TIME ONSITE AND SHORTEN THE INSTALLATION CYCLE Open web design for easy installation of HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing

Crane onsite and install in minutes

Open web trusses eliminate the need for soffits and dropped ceilings, providing new design possibilities

Safe to walk on immediately, improving safety at heights

Reduced onsite storage

IDEAL FOR LARGE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTI-STORY PROJECTS → → → →

Prefabricated to meet builder’s specifications Ability to be sheathed with most flooring surfaces Utilizes top chord support for ease of installation Allowances for deflections, reactions, plumbing locations, waste and duct chases at the design stages

Contact your Sales Representative or Contact MiTek at 800-325-8075.

COPYRIGHT © 2020 MITEK INDUSTRIES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Happy April Fools’ Day!

Articles

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Sixty Years of Machines: Part V: The Gantry Gains Ground

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Wendy Boyd – Spida USA: Responding to Our Changing Worlds

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: As the Market Changes – Plan Now for Continuous Improvements

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Glenn Traylor: How Do Your Manufacturing Errors Rank on the List?

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Ed Serrano – Vekta USA: COVID-19 – Was This in Your Risk Analysis?

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Oakland Athletics Baseball and Component Manufacturing?

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Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Better Tools for Wall Panel Design in Parametric 3D

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The Alpine Team – Alpine: Prep Time for Truss Job Bids Cut in Half…or Even More!

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Mike Momb – The Pole Barn Guru: Things Roof Truss Manufacturers SHOULD Ask, But Don’t Always

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Craig Webb – Webb Analytics: What to Do If Someone at Your LBM Operation Gets (or May Have) the Coronavirus

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Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: A Typical Spring Hiring Season?

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Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: 8 Intrinsic Values of Modular Home Construction

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Thomas McAnally – The Advertiser: Bard Manufacturing Company Sponsors World of Modular Grand Prize

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Thomas McAnally – The Advertiser: The 2020 World of Modular

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: AWC Operations Continue Despite COVID-19

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Frank Woeste P.E., Ph. D. & Don Bender P.E., Ph. D. – All Things Wood: Continuous Learning and Virginia Tech

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Lumber Market Quarantine?

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Safety Audits

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Rachel Holland P.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Attaching a Deck Ledger to a Home Through Brick or Masonry Veneer — the BVLZ Solution

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word Not My Last Word

DELIVERING PRECISION The Vekta Razer V5 is the ultimate linear saw, designed to have maximum safety, flexibility and capability. The Razer can be customized to suit• Your budget: Fully installed systems starting at $180,000 USD, with upgrade options as your budget and needs change over time.

• Your workflow: Left-to-right or right-to-left lumber flow, as well as in from the front or back and out to the front or back.

• Your Space: Fully customizable to fit into even the smallest plants. Everything is built to order, so Vekta can customize virtually any aspect of your machine.

• Your Processes: Highly configurable software that easily lets you choose where and how optimizing is done, what you want printed on each different component type, cut orders, options to go paperless and so much more.

Call Randy on 719 528 5445 or Kallen on 763 501 6565 for detailed specifications.

Don’t just look at the outputs. You need to consider the entire package.

The support, being a local supplier and not international, the servicing requirements and costs, optimisation, absolutely everything.

Vekta and the Razer ticks all the boxes.

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

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

Panel Equipment ..............................................................64

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

Misc. Equipment ..............................................................87

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ........................................95

Tool Box ........................................................................97

Modular Manufacturing .................................................98 Monthly GIGGLES NEW! ...........................................................97 Calendar of Events ................................................................122 News & Announcements .........................................................127 Directory ..............................................................................144 4Ward Consulting ...............................................22,28,34,45,56,93 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..........................................37,96 Acer, Inc .................................................................................50,88 Alpine .................................................................24,68,130,131,143 Clark Industries, Inc. .................................................................8,58 D.W. Lift Sales ...................................................................22,60,87 Eagle Metal Products ..................................................36,64,79,129 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC .........................26,38 EstiFrame Technologies .........................................................32,80 Fitzgerald Group ....................................................................61,95 Hundegger .............................................................................12,55 Layman's Lumber Guide ...........................................................110 Maintenance & Repair Technologies ...................................93,105 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools .........................................40,104,142 MiTek .........................................................1,2,10,127,128,145,146 Panels Plus ...............................................................................67,78 Precision Equipment MFG .....................................................25,86 Runnion Equipment Company .................................................63,83 Simpson Strong-Tie ...........................................14,15,124,132,134 Spida USA ................................................................16,17,18,20,72 The Hain Company ..................................................12,51,75,81,96 The JobLine .............................................................21,45,95,96,112 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .........................................52,53 Triad | Merrick Machine .........................................................66,74 Vekta Automation ...............................................................4,46,47 Wasserman & Associates ............7,13,27,31,44,55,57,62,63,73,76, 81,87,97,101,105 Wood Truss Systems ...................9,13,21,23,27,33,35,37,39,43,45, 51,55,57,59,60,61,75,77,81,89

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Happy April Fools’ Day! Happy April Fools’ Day!

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Happy April Fools’ Day!

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h, to be able to call our current situation simply one big joke—wouldn’t that be nice! Of course, Oh, to be able to call current situation simply one big that beall nice!

Of course, we’re allour taking this very seriously, as joke—wouldn’t we should. We’re finding ourwe’re way,allday by day, as we taking this very seriously, as we should.

We’re all finding our way, day by day, as we adjust to the changing adjust to our thecurrent changing circumstances.

We’re developing waysOftocourse, stay we’re productive and create a Oh, to be able to call situation simply one big joke—wouldn’t that be nice! all circumstances. developing ways toWe’re stay productive createday a “new normal” ourselves. taking this normal” veryWe’re seriously, as we should. all finding and our way, by day, as wefor adjust to the changing “new for ourselves. circumstances. We’re developing ways to stay productive and create a “new normal” for ourselves.

So, in honor of this often-neglected holiday, I have two pieces of advice:

So, in honor of this often-neglected holiday, I have two pieces of advice:

So, in honor of this often-neglected holiday, I have two pieces of advice:

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Don’t Be a Fool!

Don’t Be Be a Fool!

Don’t a Fool!

Please remember that your actions affect many people beyond yourself! Do NOT do stupid things take unnecessary risks.

Everyone needs tomany staybeyond smart to stay safe.

Please remember actions affect people beyond yourself!

Do Please or remember thatthat your your actions affect many people yourself!

Do NOT do stupid things take unnecessary Everyone needs totostay things orortake unnecessary risks. risks.

Everyone needs to stay smart stay smart safe. to stay safe.

NOT do stupid

Keep Your Sense Humor!

Keep Your Sense ofofHumor!

Keep Your Sense of Humor!

At likelike this,this, we need find to every possible to smile and laugh.

And,and if you’ve Attimes times we to need find everyreason possible reason to smile laugh. And, if you’ve got levity to spare, pass it on!

Go ahead—brighten someone’s day! gottimes levity spare, pass it on!

Gopossible ahead—brighten day!if you’ve At like to this, we need to find every reason to smilesomeone’s and laugh. And, got levity to spare, pass it on! Go ahead—brighten someone’s day!

Especially when things feel overwhelming, we

Especially when things feel overwhelming, we need to take a break and focus on something we still enjoy. need to take a break and focus on something we We are stronger than we think, but also don’t have toneed be strong of the and time.

We can still find moments of joy, Especially when things feelwe overwhelming, to takeall a break focus on something we still enjoy. still enjoy.

We are stronger than we we think, and we can share them with others.

Make a promise to yourself that you won’t regret—at least once a day, find We are stronger than we think, but we also don’t have to be strong all of the time. We can still find moments of ajoy, buttowe also don’t have to be strong all of reason smile. and we can share them with others. Make a promise to yourself that you won’t regret—at least once a day, find a

the time. We can still find moments of joy, and we can share them with others.

Make a promise to yourself that you won’t regret—at least once a day, find a reason to smile.

reason to smile.

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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 Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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

FOB MO $185,000

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

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

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

WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO!

Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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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

$280,000 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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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

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

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

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

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Sixty Years of Machines: Part V: The Gantry Gains Ground Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

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he roller gantry had two major obstacles to clear in the 1970s, both erected by its inventor, Carroll Sanford. Both were delineated in hard-to-evade U.S. Patents. The first was on the machine itself and the second was on the connector plate that it required. The simplicity of the gantry machine nearly precluded alternate designs. For this reason, the bulk of our industry bought hydraulic presses during this decade and used a longer toothed connector that worked well with them. But since we truss plate suppliers make more money on plates than machinery, we were determined to develop a plate that would work with the roller gantry.

Sanford’s connector plate designs don’t look effective, but his patent claims surely were. Yet a few companies were able to launch roller plates (shown on the next page), but without much fanfare. The rightmost candidate, by saw maker Clary Corporation, gained the most traction in the marketplace, and its symmetrical configuration pleased our engineers. However, to differentiate our plate and improve its performance, we added teeth to their circular clusters.

By chance, at this juncture in 1970, I came on the scene as a bit player, testing our enhanced version of the Clary plate. Unfortunately, the values I obtained were marginal even when we pressed the plates hydraulically but were below par when we embedded them with a 16” roller. While I continued to test other prototypes, the housing recession engulfed our industry in 1973, and we abandoned the project.

1963 Sanford Patent

1958 Sanford Patent

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1969 Clary Plate 1967 Templin Patent

1961 Menge Patent

By 1975, the economy bounced back, and renewed our determination to develop a truss plate that we could supply to the gantry market. To that end, we hired a wood scientist, Dr. Larry Beineke, PhD to undertake our development. In less than a year, Larry delivered the Posi-Tooth truss plate, which worked well in both vertical presses and rollers. Soon our major competitors followed suit; Gang Nail introduced its nearly identical GNA plate and Truswal introduced theirs in 1979.

Alpine had improved upon the Sanford design after acquiring it. Thus, by the end of the 1970s, all of the major plate suppliers were able to service roller gantry plants. However, we were still barred by the Sanford patent from building gantry equipment.

1976 PT Plate

Entering the 1980s, the demand for trusses increased far more than the rise in housing starts – and starts doubled by 1984. More roofs and even floors were being converted from stick framing. During this run-up, open web floor trusses firmly established their dominance in apartment construction, especially among Texas developers and their truss suppliers. Since a floor truss has twice as many pressing points as a roof truss, use of a roller gantry yields a much lower cycle time. In concert with the economy, truss machinery sales increased and generated the capital needed to ramp up improvements. And most consequentially, Sanford/Alpine’s roller gantry patent had expired.

But the roller gantry had been conceived 25 years earlier, when pitches were low, setups were easy, and truss runs were lengthy. Over the ensuing years, as Alpine expanded from Florida across the nation, they gradually modified the gantry tables and jigging, but retained the basic design of the Sanford gantry head. In 1980, the industry launched the BCMC Show, which greatly increased the visibility of truss equipment, and spurred competitive innovation. As the Show continued to expand through the 1980s, the race to win sales of truss equipment intensified and brought the roller gantry to the forefront.

Next Month: Part VI: Roller Gantries Enhanced

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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. $19,990 NOW $7,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Responding to Our Changing World Wendy Boyd Sales and Marketing Manager Spida Machinery

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orona Virus or Covid-19 has undoubtedly turned the world in which we live, work, socialize, learn, and play upside down. As I write this in the last week of March, we are starting a 4-week shutdown of our manufacturing facility in New Zealand and a 2-week shutdown period for both Indianapolis and Australia. Management are doing all they can to recognize and prepare staff and customers for all the knock-on effects of this shutdown – annual leave with or without pay, lay-offs, redundancies, the list goes on. So, how do we manage the doom and gloom while staying focused on the subject at hand – “Life under crazy circumstances for a machinery manufacturer!”

For us over here in New Zealand, our Prime Minister has “gone hard and gone early,” the catch phrase of the minute! Love it or hate it, we have to respect that a decision has been made and run with it we shall. 28 days isolation – “please don’t leave the house,” nothing but essential industry is to operate, also no gatherings of more than 5 people (people you are housed with only), please stand 2 metres apart and so on… Do this for the next 14 to 28 days and we believe we’ve got this devil licked!

Don’t comply with the order and isolation will go on for longer, the consequences all the more dire to business and New Zealand health and well-being in general, plus a swift and harsh penalty for those who disobey, i.e., a cold hard cell somewhere!

There are obviously questions in everyone’s mind, how long will this go on, should we stockpile groceries, can we live through this? For most of us, there may be hardships of a degree we have never experienced. But we can liken this to the Depression or World Wars I and II, and we should consult all who remember and lived through those for just how to do so with grace, kindness, dignity, and a sense of purpose.

We will survive, we will rally, we should be kind, and we will support those who need it, our vulnerable, our elderly, our less fortunate.

And, at the same time, we will continue to work at our businesses and prepare them for the ongoing challenges. So, what else are we doing at Spida Machinery?

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Our in-house Engineers are looking closely at existing machinery to improve and modify, based on customer feedback and development – in production efficiencies and procedures. Research and Development is still at the forefront, now more than ever. The opportunity to do things better and more efficiently is uppermost in our minds, given that in some circumstances our labor force may be depleted when we return to “normal.” How do we return to our production heights of the past? We look at how/ where we can utilize our people in their best possible circumstance. Can we save a workman in our process here or there? Provide efficiencies, processes, robotics, technology, materials handling, the list of alternatives goes on and on. Suffice to say we are looking at this whole production quandary.

We have already reduced the need for labor by one person, sometimes two, with our PieceMaker Linear Saw. Likewise, the labor of two and sometimes three has been saved (excluded) from our framing production line, depending on the length of the line and where you drop your components/windows, heads in. Our bunk system is heavy on savings as well – just put your pack of timber on the line and feed from there. Sheathing is another process that frees up your workers – a one-touch operation to sheath a wall. The list of machinery to review, to save manpower, to save time, to increase production is available now, with so much more on the drawing board. www.spida.com is the place to visit, then drop us a line and we can discuss how it can all come together in your plant.

So, for me, sitting in the home office, looking out at the world, these are strange times. I am here now for the next 28 days, but I know I am not alone. We are in this together, so be kind, be generous, help those less fortunate, stay well, and reach out if you need to. wendy@spida.com.

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$64,890 FOB PA 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RT 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw, 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. $38,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1995 Timbermill 6-20 G Component Saw 1995 Timbermill component saw, model MH6G-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 (1) 30", (2) 20" and (3) 14" blades, analog scales, chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. In use daily. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required.

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2006 Servo Omni component saw, five-blade, servo-controlled saw that has been well maintained and is configured with [1] 30 inch blade, [3] 20 inch blades and [1] 12 inch blade. Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 from 3 ft. to 20 ft. in length. This saw includes full set of spare blades, scrap conveyor, manual, spare blade motor, spare encoders, and test wires. Wired for 480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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1996 Alpine SpeedCut Centerline Saw with SpeedMeasure 1996 SpeedCut Centerline Saw with SpeedMeasure, centerline radial arm saw includes center-point cutting, turntable cutting system, 20 foot SpeedMeasure system with 20 foot idler infeed conveyor and 10 foot idler outfeed conveyor. 230 volt, 2 phase electrical.

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2006 Koskovich Omni Miser RT 2006 Koskovich Omni Miser RT linear saw. Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for roof truss (square & angle cut) components. With optional extended incline deck, 5 lumber magazines, 8 ft through 16 ft, (4-2x4"& 1-2x6"), bulk feeder (handles full units of lumber to 16 ft), “A” Print option (one 3 1/2" face), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare control card, manual and spare blade.

230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. 110 PSI air required.

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$44,990 FOB BC Circa 2009 Koskovich Omni Miser II Bevel RTWF Linear Saw Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for roof truss (BEVEL, square & angle cut) components. Ink jet printer prints on face and edge of board. Live feed 20' auto deck handles lumber 2x3 through 2x12 to 20’ long. Includes pneumatically actuated, auto exit roller, out-feed table, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, and computer console.Spare parts include 3 blades, bevel motor, 4 power cables, 2 encoders,14 complete computer cards, 2 elevation brake assemblies, gripper motor, power supply, 2 amplifiers, spare rebuilt inkjet printer head, and all other available spare parts. 480v 3 phase power and 18 CFM at 125 PSI air required. Saw is currently under power and operational.

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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 NOW $24,970 FOB NM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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 in US Dollars. $17,900 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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

COMPUTER & CABINET FOR 2005 ALPINE SPEED CUT EXPRESS SAW $2,500 FOB Manitoba Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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“Alpine has been our partner for the 20 years we’ve been in the truss industry. Their service and product innovation is second to none!”

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Alpine has it all—the right equipment, user-friendly software, dependable hardware, and the service, support, and training to make your team as efficient as they can be.

And Alpine delivers the complete package for success—including the extra effort in comprehensive support that sets us apart within our industry.

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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 $39,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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As the Market Changes – Plan Now for Continuous Improvements

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o doubt that as I am writing this, many of us have had to turn our focus to our families, our friends, and our businesses as the COVID-19 virus has rapidly spread throughout North America. The impact to many has been requirements to shelter families in their homes, except for critical functions which in many cases has included building components and suppling building products for home construction. It was just a short twelve years ago that we all thought/hoped we would never see such a major change to normal business operations again, but here we are. The good news though is that the balance sheets of banks and most businesses are very strong, and our businesses should be able to come out of this eventually.

While we find ourselves in an upheaval like this, it is a good time to evaluate what is working and what is not. Though I know many of you have been quite busy over the past few weeks (much like our team has been extremely busy), we’ll need to take time to go back and check on the progress of our continuous improvement efforts; a check-up. For this, a good method you can use to enable your team to improve processes and products continuously is the PDCA, Plan-Do-Check-Act. Explained briefly, a Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle is a model for carrying out change. It is an essential part of the lean manufacturing philosophy and a key for continuous improvement of people and processes. First proposed by Walter Shewhart and later developed by William Deming, the PDCA cycle became a widespread framework for constant improvements in manufacturing, management, and other areas. PDCA is a simple four-stage method that enables teams to avoid recurring mistakes and improve processes. The PDCA cycle is an iterative approach for continually improving products, people, and services. For example, imagine that you have several complaints about the slow response rate of your support team to the production line. You probably will need to improve the way your team works in order to keep the production line satisfied; this is the point where PDCA comes into play.

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Let’s explore the four stages of PDCA in detail.

PLAN At this stage, you will literally plan what needs to be done. Depending on the size of the project, planning can take a major part of your team’s efforts. It will usually consist of smaller steps, so you can build a proper plan with fewer possibilities of failure.

Before you move to the next stage, you need to be sure that you answer some basic concerns: • What is the core problem we need to solve?

• What resources do we need?

• What resources do we have?

• What is the best solution for fixing the problem with the available resources?

• Under what conditions will the plan be considered successful? What are the goals?

Keep in mind that you and your team may need to go through the plan a couple of times, before being able to proceed.

DO After you have agreed on the plan, it is time to take action. At this stage, you will apply everything that has been considered during the previous stage. Be aware that unpredicted problems may occur at this phase. This is why, in a perfect situation, you may first try to incorporate your plan on a small scale and in a controlled environment. Standardization is something that will definitely help your team apply the plan smoothly. Make sure that everybody knows their roles and responsibilities. This is really critical; for the plan established at the beginning, is everyone following the process as you expected? Changes can be made to improve, but standardize the process so that it is followed every time.

CHECK This is probably the most important stage of the PDCA cycle. If you want to clarify your plan, avoid recurring mistakes, and apply continuous improvement successfully, you need to pay enough attention to the CHECK phase.

Here, you need to audit your plan’s execution and see if your initial plan actually worked. Moreover, your team will be able to identify problematic parts of the current process and eliminate them in the future.

If something went wrong during the process, you need to analyze it and find the root cause of the problems.

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ACT Finally, you arrive at the last stage. Previously, you developed, applied, and checked your plan. Now, you need to act. If everything seems perfect and your team has managed to achieve the original goals, then you can proceed and apply your initial plan. It can be appropriate to adopt the whole plan if objectives are met.

Respectively, your PDCA model will become the new standard baseline. However, every time you repeat a standardized plan, remind your team to carefully go through all steps again and try to improve.

The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle is a simple, yet powerful, framework for fixing issues on any level of your organization. The repetitive approach helps your team find and test solutions and improve them through a waste-reducing cycle.

The PDCA cycle includes a mandatory commitment to continuous improvement and it can have a positive impact on productivity and efficiency. Last, but not least, keep in mind that the PDCA model requires a certain amount of time and it may not be appropriate for solving urgent issues.

The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle is a useful tool that can help your team solve problems much more efficiently. Its significant advantages include: • It stimulates continuous improvement of people and processes.

• It lets your team test possible solutions on a small scale and in a controlled environment.

• It prevents the work process from experiencing recurring mistakes.

And as always, if our team can assist you in developing a continuous improvement plan with PDCA, please let us know.

From all of us here at The 4Ward Group of Companies, it is our hope and prayer that each of you and your families are kept safe and protected during this time. May God bless each of you, our leaders who are making critical decisions, and our country.

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Group of Companies including Consulting Solutions, Labor Solutions, Offsite Solutions, Design Solutions, and Accounting Solutions. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward team with more than 150 years of combined experience. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult. com or 623-512-6770. © 2020 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC Continued next page

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2016 ALPINE ALS 4.0 HB LINEAR SAW • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lightly used since May 2016 Installation New Motor/Mandrel Upgrade in May 2019 High Performance Linear Feed Saw with Bevel Cutting High Performance L1 & L2 Motors and Gear Boxes Up to 160 Inches per Second 7KW Servo Motor with 20.5" Blade Touchscreen Monitor Automated Infeed Inkjet Printer Outfeed Queue System Waste Conveyor 230 Volt/3 Phase/100 Amp Air Requirements: 25 CFM at 100 PSI Excludes Dust Collector

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Wall panel layout, truss cutting, parts cutting, and more!

Printed plates and detailed layouts ensure accuracy and efficiency!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

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

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

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

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2007 MANUAL APOLLO SAW Direct Drive 5 HP Motor with 18" Blade.

Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36" Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Laser Guide, Stroke Limter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. Turntable Air Brake. 30' of Roller Conveyor with Stands.

Price is in US Dollars $13,900 FOB Alberta Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2008 Spida CXM45 Pull-Arm Saw with Automation 2008 Spida CXM saw, model CXM45 60 5.5, pull arm saw with computer controls, powered angulation, powered length carriage to 20 feet, and self-retracting arm for cutting truss component parts, with easily movable center-point fence line for angles. From the OEM literature: "5.5 h.p. motor, 17.75" blade, cuts in 180 deg quadrant from 10 deg to 170 deg, max thickness 6" max crosscut at 90 deg. 27.5", 45 degree max bevel cut", includes spare blade and copy of manual. 110/220 volt,1phase/3-phase electrical required. 65-85 PSI air required. Can be packaged with the 2004 SpeedCut Express at the same location, for an additional price. $27,980 NOW $24,980 FOB BC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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 $23,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 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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Setup Time Build Time

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

(4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min.

(13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

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

Total Job Run Time: 36 mins.

Total Job Run Time: 22.75 mins.

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USED FLOOR WEB SAW (HYDRO-AIR?) 4 Blades plus Cut-Off Blade. Manual Length Adjustment, Powered Angulation. Belt Waste Conveyor Under Saw (needs repair) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. 230 Volt / 3 Pahse. $15,000 NOW $12,500 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation.

Please reference attached literature for cutting capacity. Excludes: TigerStop and Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor. 2 Saws Available - One Right Hand and One Left Hand - $3,900 Each. FOB WI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Powered Angulation & Carriage.

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

Price is in US Dollars. $20,000 FOB Manitoba.

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NEW! $12,299 Base FOB MN

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 (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00).

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2016 HAIN QUICK RAFTER CUTTER Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6. Motors: Two 2 HP / 3 Phase (currently powered at 208 volt).

Saw Blades: 7 1/4" Carbide Tipped (set at 45 degrees). Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation with Air Brake. Air Supply: 90 PSI Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual V Rollers. Pedestal: 3/16" Formed Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Saw Housing: 1/2" Billet Aluminum. Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8" thick) Steel with Powder Coat Finish.

Includes Infeed Roller Conveyor. Video available upon request. $8,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2001 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. Missing Push buttons for Blade #5 will be replaced. $22,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

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How Do Your Manufacturing Errors Rank on the List?

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leanor Roosevelt once said, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Apparently, she never worked in a truss plant, where I think everyone will make them all at least once. But humor aside, let’s take a look at the following: a list of the top ten errors found in recent visits throughout the southeastern United States, measured in one quarter from plant inspection data.

The list of errors is ranked with the most commonly found as #1 and the least common as #10. The difference between #1 and #10 is significant because, thankfully, we rarely see #10 occur. For each item listed, I’ve included potential causes or remedies to consider. The cause list is not exhaustive, but it does include the most common causes.

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Now, try reviewing your plant’s manufacturing system. How do you address each item?

1. Excessive Wane in Plated Area

a. Improper lumber picking

6. Plates Not in Proper Position

b. Culling not utilized at the table

a. Poor placement caused by lack of information

c. Inappropriate use

b. Lack of guidance and supervision

d. Plate upsizing not used to an advantage

c. Misunderstanding design drawings

e. Lack of training

d. Introduction of non-standard plate placement situations

2. Missing Connector Plates

a. Mis-adjustment of gantry tables b. Improper plate setting c. Poor inspection procedures 3. Improper Plate Embedment

7. Truss Profiles Vary Truss to Truss

a. Slack in jigging b. Adjustments made as trusses are built c. Variations in lumber cutting 8. Poorly Marked Trusses Cause

a. Broken finish roller b. Broken floor truss machine c. Improper procedures to verify embedment 4. Member to Member Gaps

a. Rotation of lumber in feed conveyor using component saws b. Poor building techniques c. Lack of understanding of floating chase concept 5. Incorrect Plate Sizes Used

a. Poor training

Mis-application in Field a. Lack of truss tags b. Tags vary from design drawings c. Field installers do not read or follow design drawings 9. Incorrect Lumber Grades

a. Mixed lumber bundles from the mill b. Poor material management c. Receiving issues do not address clear segregation measures d. Bunk lumber poorly marked

b. Plates not prepicked

10. Repairs Not Made Correctly

c. Table information not available to all builders

a. 50% reduction when replating is not considered b. Repairing by removing connectors causes additional damage to truss c. Improper understanding as to what can be repaired

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In summary, it’s important to acknowledge your plant’s errors so you can correct them. One has to ask of their workers the tough questions. Are you meeting the requirements? You have to create a plan to improve by making it harder to mess up. For each problem discovered, write a clear list of why this problem happened and why you don’t want to make this mistake again. Most importantly of all, problems don’t disappear immediately. It takes constant improvements.

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.

2017 Hundegger Turbo Drive II

$178,970 FOB MI Configured for roof-truss cutting of material 2x3 through 2x12, and EWP up to 17" in width in lengths from 6' to 24'. Well optioned saw including central lube, bronze guilding, small part ejection, OEM waste system, rear Ink-Jet, stacked timber processing, remote monitor, etc. Ready for immediate shipment, OEM prepared for shipment, duty-free, no ocean freight.

OEM Installation required. 480 volt, 3 phase, 63 Amp electrical required for the saw. 120 volt 1 phase, 20 Amp electrical required for computer. 135 PSI @ 25 CFM air required. Sold for over $235,000 new.

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2004 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 24' Capacity Loading Conveyor System Automated Infeed Wheel Automated Clamping & Positioning System Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting 24' Capacity Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer (ink jet printer needs repair) 6 Arm Storage Deck (adjacent to saw outfeed table) Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor A/C System for Control Cabinet Video avalable upon request

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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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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 (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $12,299 Base, FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2019 MiTek Ready Feed Infeed Deck 2019 MiTek Ready Feed infeed deck, 5-arm sloping infeed deck, 20 foot wide x 20 foot long, 3 HP motor, includes "auto advance" forward motion sensors, touch-bar forward & reverse controls, and alternate foot-pedal forward & reverse control.

Adjustable legs work with various saw infeed heights, steel plate between first three chains to allow feeding of smaller pieces without pieces falling through gaps.

2004 TCT Model 1100 From the OEM, "Decrease saw cutting time by providing a constant supply of Linear Saw lumber to the sawyer's fingertips. The system provides a buffer between the Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’. forklift operator and the sawyer. The adjustable height allows the conveyor to Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and be set above the height of the saw, enabling gravity to work to your advantage Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP as lumber is fed into the saw. This 20 foot system is able to support and move Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap lumber from 4 foot to 20 foot long." 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required.

Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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STACKED WITH PRECISION

Vekta‘s Interior and Exterior StakPros are designed to increase your production and improve safety.

Why have many hands lifting trusses when one operator can do the job by using only a remote control!

Vekta‘s Interior StakPro is designed to suit your truss jig system. With heavy duty caster wheels and a guided rail mount you can put the StakPro where you need it! The Exterior StakPro has adjustable feet allowing the machine to adapt to your site and manufacturing processes.

With the PRESS of a button the StakPro will LIFT the finished truss out of the jig and STACK it on a trolley. Clever!

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COVID-19 – Was This in Your Risk Analysis?

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very astute business owner has a risk analysis with plans to mitigate those risks. Within the Component Manufacturing industry, elements such as housing downturn, hacking of systems, machine failings, and staff safety concerns would generally make up the topics. I’d put money on the fact that NO plans had worldwide pandemic at the top of the list.

But COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has demonstrated that, even when you plan and mitigate risks, at times it may not be enough. We have all been caught off-guard!

Ed Serrano, Managing Director, VektaUSA

Who could have foreseen the mass hysteria, fear, and anxiety that not just America but the world is now experiencing. Supermarket shelves empty, toilet paper and sanitizer sold out everywhere, schools closing, and a medical system in panic. Let’s put aside political feelings and thoughts on closing borders, imposed isolation, and states of emergency being called. Instead, let’s focus on the actions that need to be taken now.

A few weeks ago (pre-pandemic), Vekta undertook a strategic planning session. One important topic we covered was our values – What do we as a company value? What do we want to be known for in the industry? It has been these values that we have used to guide and inform our decisions regarding actions during this pandemic.

Make it safe Soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, disinfectant, masks – whatever is needed, we have gone through all avenues to ensure that our team has access to what will keep them safe. Vekta’s engineering and administration staff have all been asked to work from home and have been provided with the necessary tools to do so, including laptops, teamviewer, video conference meetings, and headsets.

Team members are required to complete a “Working from Home” checklist to ensure that their new working environment is safe and adheres to the occupational health and safety levels that are required – an important point for workers compensation insurance.

If we can take actions to help people feel safe and they know we are doing everything we can, then hopefully some of the fear and anxiety will decrease.

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Help each other This has been a clear message through all communication – we need to help each other through this. If someone is sick, they must stay home, period. Then, as a team, we need to cover for them and help each other out. The concept of “that is not my job” has completely disappeared. Right now, there is no “my job” – there is simply a job to be done, and as a team we work to get it done. When given the opportunity, it has been amazing to see how people have stepped up to the plate.

In this crazy time, the concept of “helping” has been extended to include the family and broader community. As a team, we’ve discussed who needs or is running out of supplies (toilet paper), medications, or hand sanitizer. We’ve emphasized that, as a group, we can all pull together and help those who need it. Vekta also believes that this is a time for the whole community to step up and help. Offer to help the older person at the shops, give away the mince or the tuna in your cart, check on your neighbors, smile and remember – we are all in this together!

Ed stays focused with his headphones on

Look for a better way Building our company, we have always focused on productivity, continuous improvement, and partnering with customers to find a better way in their factories. We always ask ourselves, “Is there a better way this could be done?” However, in this new world, the meaning has slightly adapted. First and foremost, look for a way you can do something that limits your contact with others. Email, call, video conference, even if you are in the office and would normally just go and talk to the person. Manufacturing staff have been asked to reduce contact and proximity to each other, and forklifts, tools, and machines are being wiped down with sanitizer before and after use. We’ve also decided to outsource aspects of production to support our suppliers, specifically smaller businesses that were already under pressure. If they can provide a better way for things to be done, then it is a win-win for all involved!

Speak openly with respect Communication is the key here. At Vekta, we are having daily meetings with our production staff to keep them abreast of any changes and developments and answering questions. Some questions we just cannot answer, saying so is showing respect to the team. We have also put posters and information sheets around the offices and in the manufacturing facility. We’re encouraging social distancing, including ensuring there is a decent spread between employees when meeting and limiting contact.

Family first In all conversations, the value and importance of family keeps coming up as a high priority for Vekta. So, how does this translate into actions today? For some, schools have closed. We’ve ensured our team that, if they need to be at home with their children, they will be supported. Be it by working from home or creating different shifts to suit people, all options and possibilities are on the table. If you call Adam, it is highly likely that a 4-year old will answer the phone. The background noise might be a baby crying or a little voice asking, “More chocolate please, Daddy?” Apologies in advance! At Vekta, we are putting the health and safety of our team and their families first – no apologies for that!

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When it comes down to it, Vekta exists for the customer. Even in a pandemic, equipment needs to be manufactured, supplies sent to sites, and services provided. Without the customer, we do not exist. So, to our customers, if you need help, please reach out. Please know that we are doing all that we can to continue to provide the amazing service and support that Vekta has become renowned for.

A few years ago, Vekta started developing an on-line help system, “Vekta Rescue.” In light of recent events, this system will now provide even greater relevance and support for Vekta customers. Vekta Rescue includes:

• Training manuals, • Resources, • Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures, • Troubleshooting guides, • Ticket log-in, and • Contact phone numbers.

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We encourage our customers to use this resource first for any issues they may be having. It is simple to use and, when accessed at the equipment, it is configured for your exact setup. If you or your operators would like some training on Vekta Rescue, please contact support and an Engineer can remote in and run through the system with you and your team.

In the uncertainty, it is imperative that business keeps going. We’re thankful to be able to offer you Americanmade products, and we will continue to support our American workers and communities as you continue to support us.

We have no idea where the next few weeks (or more likely months) will take us. When we reach the other side, I feel that the business world will be different. Working from home will be more accepted, meetings for meetings’ sake will be abandoned, and hopefully we might have more consideration for the person whose hand we will shake. At a time like this, I feel comforted that, as a business, Vekta can step up and allow our values, and not profit, to guide our decisions.

If you are sick, stay home. Wherever you are, wash your hands (sing Happy Birthday twice), and please, stay safe, stay healthy!

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ACER INC We’ve moved!

Our new location provides more manufacturing and R&D space to serve our customers.

NEW ADDRESS & PHONE Acer Inc. PO Box 652 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com

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$68,990 FOB MI 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 Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com.

SpeedCut MetraCut Fenceline Saw with SpeedMeasure SpeedCut MetraCut, fenceline turntable cutting system, with 14 foot long SpeedMeasure, 15 foot infeed roller conveyor, 16" blade, air hold-down mechanism for setting angle, maximum cutting depth of 6", 164 deg. cutting range and original 3 phase motor. 240 / 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 60 PSI air required.

Price: $5,970 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com.

2018 Spida Sprint M600 Saw with Auto Angle Automated wall panel up cut saw is designed for automated, accurate cutting and marking and was OEM factory reconditioned in October 2019. Features a 24" blade powered by a 7.5 HP motor, inkjet plate and sub-component marking, automated rotation up to 140 degrees, automated saw stroke, optimization software, and touch screen operation. Up to 20' cutting capacity and 18' marking capability.

Includes 20' infeed, 20' outfeed, and spare blade. 230-460V 3 phase power and 115V single phase power required.

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Too many are using board foot labor efficiencies as the critical indicator for optimal output with this type of configuration, but they are a red-herring. TDC has the numbers to prove that this commonly recommended configuration is not even close to being optimal and can cost your company millions in lost net profits. Maybe it is time your company gets some unbiased advisement from the industry’s leading expert.

John Hinshaw Director of Truss Manufacturing - Boise, ID “... No matter how good you think you are, I would challenge anyone if you didn’t find ways to improve your bottom line with his services. He is honest and direct in his assessment. You may not like all that you hear, but his training and commonsense approach will have you convinced in short order. ...Todd is well worth the investment many times over.” (Full Testimonial on TDC Website) Client Testimonials: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/

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nyone who knows me to any degree will tell you I am not a sports fan. I do not follow any professional sports or know much about the players and culture.

So it may surprise you to have me compare component manufacturing (CM) to baseball. To be honest, I mean to compare the management practices of the Oakland A’s, whom I witnessed in the movie “Moneyball,” which was based on their 2002 season.

What I saw in this movie shocked me because I witnessed the same human behavior I deal with in my professional career as a consultant in our industry.

In a nutshell, the general manager, Billy Beane, did not have enough money to hire the very best players to get the winning results he was tasked to achieve.

If he did the same thing as always, he knew the results were going to be the same as they had always been before. So instead of recruiting players the traditional way, with the tried and tested method of scouts looking for the best players and then relying on the highest bidder to win, he broke all the rules. He used what they now call a sophisticated “sabermetric” approach to scouting and analyzing players (pure empirical analysis). What do you think the resistance in the team, and especially the rest of the management group, was like when he implemented these brand-new ideas?

Again, Billy was telling people that their old methods were no longer going to be used. There was a torrent of resistance. This was a great example of what happens when we implement changes to what we think are the best methods that most of us have been following for years.

Think about it for a moment: Do you really think managing a sports team is all that different than managing a CM plant? Both have a need for qualified personnel who have a set of skills to perform tasks so that stated goals can be achieved. Human behavior is the same on a baseball team as it is in the CM shops and office. All of us want to achieve something and be recognized for our achievements. But the management practices of motivation and benchmarks are not what I want to explain. What was most important was that the implementation of change itself caused General Manager Billy to endure a storm of resistance. Because he prevailed, his team went on to create the longest winning streak in baseball’s history: 20 games. He broke all the rules, and it changed baseball and every other professional sports team forever.

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Human nature is the same everywhere. I continuously hear the same types of things Billy heard from everyone: • “I have 40 years’ experience and know what I am doing!” I never doubt someone’s experience and deep knowledge, but have they been exposed to better practices and embraced them in those 40 years?

• “We have always used board footage, sales dollars, or the number of pieces, and it is good enough!”

These will never give you consistent benchmarks, so they are not reliable. There are better methods.

• “We have a labor shortage (shop and/or office) because we cannot find the right people!” There are ways to afford to attract better talent and obtain more from what you have, but you are fooling yourself if you think somehow the world has changed and that the people are no longer available.

• “My plate vendor will let us know what the best practices are, and his/her advice is free!” Yes, trusting your plate vendor was like trusting IBM stock value in the 1980s. Just like in your company, if you tell people your truss plate vendor provided the software, equipment, or idea, you are somewhat protected from the “radical” change. They are a safe, reliable resource. But you are gravely mistaken if you think their advice is unbiased, free, or is always the best idea. Just ask the salespeople within your company to see if they try to keep out any CM competition from their customers. Do you think your vendor is trying to prevent you from listening to any other suppliers of service and sales? Is that really in your best interest?

The answer to that is no, it isn’t, and it may cost you a great deal of money because you never knew you were failing to realize it.

Implementing change is difficult in itself because it is time-consuming, and we can make mistakes. Failure is something we all do our best to avoid. Using older tried and true methods appears safer and creates far less resistance from the groups. But implementing change can and does provide results far more than many of us would initially believe. Having someone showing you what those changes are and how to make them mitigates the risk and lowers the cost dramatically. But you have to tell yourself: no more excuses, the time to start is now no matter how busy you are or the current events.

Billy was able to change professional sports forever because he no longer accepted the status quo and was not going to listen to the excuses anymore. Just like baseball, wood truss and wall panel component manufacturing is changing. Actual tried and true common-sense methods are ready for you to embrace and will make you more money.

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

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

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105' Klaisler SideEject Roof Truss Gantry System

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

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CLARY KICKLEG FLOOR TRUSS MACHINE 6' x 20" Diameter Roller Press with Ride Platform Steel Plate Table with Pneumatic Clamping System Floor Track, Kicklegs & End Stands 5 HP Drive Motor (3 Phase) Add $800 Each for Steel Carts adjacent to Floor Truss Machine $13,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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Square 1 Vertical Truss Stacker Engineered to operate through all seasons. Sumitomo High Torque Break Motor (no air or hydraulic unit to maintain). 35 Second Cycle Time. Each pedestal will hold from 10 to 25 trusses depending on truss size & weight. Floor Truss Stacker (stack 14’ to 50’ trusses). Roof Truss Stackers (stack 14’ to 50’ or 20’ to 70’ trusses). Agricultural & Large Residential Roof Truss Stacker (stack trusses up to 120’). Powered Outside Conveyor. Control Panel

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com Reconditioned Klaisler GR14-24 78’ Press System, Steel/Plastic Top with WizardPDS® Automation Gantry with 14’ X 24” Roll, Soft Start Drive with Brake, Operator Platform, Inverted Track System. WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c, length customized to your specification. Warranty, Installation & Operator Training Included.

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

Call for pricing.

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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.

$98,990 FOB IN 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

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Capacity for 100% Nail Plate Embedment

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24" or 30" O.C. Spacing

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Compatible with all current major design software

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

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

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Available in new machine installations or retro-fit applications on your existing table baseplate.

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Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon.

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

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

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2018 Westcana Floor Truss Machine $117,970 FOB TN Westcana side-eject, floor-truss machine model WFTP, builds floor-truss depths from 12” to 26" and up to 40' in length. Table is 7' wide x 40' long working length with clamping air cylinders located under table, 3/4” steel table top, built-in camber, "A" side truss flip-jig option, dual parking stations, 24" diameter rollers (1" steel roller walls). Driven by 10 hp gear motor, with a travel speed of 2' per second. Complete with emergency shut-off bars on both sides of the press head and joystick control.

This machine is essentially unused and is free from US duty, customs brokerage, and freight costs from BC, Canada. System requires 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

$209,000 FOB NJ

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2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS NEW 2019 PRINCETON PB55, PB55 CLASS M2 106 L9, 350 HP, Auto, Air 4-WAY, and PBX IN STOCK Ride, Alum/Steel Wheels, 280” WB, We 56HP Kohler Diesel, 5500lb Capacity, are a Freightliner bodybuilder offer- 3WD, 48” Lumber or Pallet Forks, Side ing this truck with a 24’ 6” Flatbed & Shift and Tilt, Starting at $49,900 forklift mount kit . . . . . . . . . .$109,500 az95vi

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2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 Cummins ISL 350hp, Allison 6 Spd, Air Ride, 277” WB, 14,600lb FA, 40,000lb RA, 224,035 mi, 24’ 6” Flatbed with Princeton Forklift Mount Kit, Stk# TFB3426 ae39tg

MANY AVAILABLE! 2012 GREAT DANE: 36’ 6” x 102”.

Air Ride. 48” Headboard. Apitong Floor. Moffett/Princeton Forklift Kit. Many Available. Stk# TL715684

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2012 MOFFETT M55 1,068 hrs., 50 HP, 3WD, 5,500lb Capacity, 45” Pallet Forks, Side Shift and Tilt, S/N: L490368, MANY Available: 28,000

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

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

12 Winches and Straps. LED Lights.

Princeton/Moffett Combo Forklift Mount Kit., $33,744

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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

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

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

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

NOW $19,970 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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MANUFACTURERS’ Eagle & MiTek Clamp 58 Ft System Eagle 14 foot maximum height x 58 foot maximum span, c-clamp system with strut jigging and additional MiTek c-clamp heads. One Eagle clamp has never been used (purchased new is 2018), the other is a 2017 model. The Eagle clamps are 2-stage 10 KSI hydraulic pressure clamps and the (2) working MiTek clamps are 20 KSI hydraulic pressure. The two MiTek clamps have been rebuilt. A third MiTek clamp is available for parts. One of each brand can accommodate 4x2 clamping.

Unistrut jigging is 2013 and includes all available guides and attachments. Includes overhead beam and some spare clamp parts.

The Eagle clamps are 220 volt, 1 phase electrical and the MiTek clamps are 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. $37,990 FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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Square 1 Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

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

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4” Diameter Stub Shafts Supported by 4 Baffles

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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3 to 4 Second Cycle Time

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2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons

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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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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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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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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

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 $29,990 FOB VA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

1979 TTS 1235 TRAVELMATIC PRESS & TABLES Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform (Track Mounted) 11 Each - 42" x 12' Tables (Beam Supported) Floor Mounted Track/I-Beam

$22,900 FOB MN 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com 1980 TTS MODEL 1250 TRAVELMATIC PRESS & TABLES 50 Ton Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform Approximately 90' of Rail & Electrical Track (for Press). 15 Each - 41" x 12' Tables with End Eject Rollers. Unistrut Jig Rails & Wood Top (some of the wood top needs to be replaced). Tables can be lifted & relocated with the press 220 Volt/ 3 Phase. $19,500 NOW $16,900 FOB NY. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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Better Tools for Wall Panel Design in Parametric 3D

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ontinuing our articles series on better tools for wall panel design, it’s time to start talking about parametric 3D. So, what is parametric 3D and what does it mean for you?

According to Wikipedia, “Parametric design is a process based on algorithmic thinking that enables the expression of parameters and rules that, together, define, encode and clarify the relationship between design intent and design response.” Moving past the jargon, what it means to you is – you can let the computer do more of the work! This definitely is true when you have our Truebuild® Layout working for you.

Wall panels are made up of different types of framing members. Examples of these members include plates, headers, jacks, sills, subcomponents, components, sheathing, etc. Truebuild® Layout with panel design provides technicians with the tools to create libraries for all of these members and specified framing methods to be used repeatedly. Complete control of each element within an assembly allows efficient design.

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Even complex, multi-opening components can be designed, cataloged, and used again in the same model or across multiple models. Parametric 3D allows a true visual experience of exactly how these assemblies will be assembled in the plant. Even in the most complex assemblies, every member can be controlled easily and accurately.

Next month’s article will continue this exploration into parametric 3D and will discuss how to break and review, and then we’ll tackle job edits as well as bundling in subsequent installments. All of these tools help ensure that Truebuild® Layout with panel design functionality, the most advanced panel design software to hit the market in decades, will provide your panel designers with complete model control and previously unavailable features at their fingertips.

Of course, if you have any questions before, during, or after this series, please contact us via email or visit www.eaglemetal.com. Let us help empower you to build more.

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

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

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

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

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INTRODUCING: PANELS PLUS WORK TABLES The Panels Plus Work Tables are designed for manual framing and off line wall production. The work tables consist of both a stationary and telescoping table. Both tables are 18 feet long x 42 inches wide and telescoping table can be manually adjusted creating a work area ranging from 7 feet 6 inches to 14 feet tall. The stationary table is equipped with a squaring edge along the 18 foot length allowing components to be flush along one edge. To assist in moving components in and out of the table, each table is equipped with a set of Skate-wheel conveyors that can be popped up above the work surface.

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Alpine’s STITCHER software delivers significant savings for APEX Technology’s bidding and design tasks

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The Product STITCHER is a unique software tool developed by Alpine to free component estimators and designers from repetitive tasks and to speed both bidding and production phases of projects. Integral functions identify and compare related visual components and automatically correct drawing discrepancies for improved accuracy. STITCHER also incorporates time-saving features for repeating approved detail elements and adding latestage options when required.

Speed STITCHER’s speed and efficiency delivers accurate bids quickly, without cutting corners that might lead to errors. Ryan’s major focus is preparing project estimates. He explains, “For me, right now, it’s about getting bids processed and out.”

For bid designs, Ryan believes that STITCHER saves 1-1/2 to 2 hours per assignment because it auto-populates the design and, as he said, “I don’t have to spend hours putting in walls.”

Ryan appreciates the continuing software developments and, looking forward to future applications, commented, “I’m familiar with the capabilities for automatically integrating details and options. This is another big STITCHER time-saver.” Overall, he declared, “For bid purposes, the process is much faster with STITCHER.” Asked if STITCHER helped increase the number of bids produced, he emphatically said, “Absolutely! It cut the job time in half with quicker inputting meaning quicker to bid.”

APEX Technology agreed to participate in a trial and evaluation of Alpine’s STITCHER software. Ryan Deeb, an APEX employee who has become familiar with this software, was interviewed for this report and Duncan Frost, Senior Product Manager at Alpine and Alpine’s STITCHER product owner, provided technical perspectives.

Ryan Deeb works in the True House division of APEX and has been in the industry for seven years. He has a degree in Design and Drafting and started his professional career as a Level 1 Designer first assigned to very basic homes. He now handles more complex projects—multi-family homes, custom homes, hotels, mostly multi-level projects. As Ryan puts it, “Whatever they throw at me, I can do.”

As the point-man for the STITCHER introduction, Ryan has had regular contact with Alpine’s Duncan Frost and is very familiar with the current and evolving features and benefits of this unique software tool. For now, APEX uses the software strictly on truss projects.

Ryan provided his unbiased views on the impact STITCHER has had to date.

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Accuracy & Versatility STITCHER is designed to be as accurate if not more accurate than an experienced designer. One example: STITCHER grabs and places 6-inch plumbing walls automatically to avoid simple layout mistakes that would impact component design and production. The software compares views and levels to identify discrepancies before they become tangible.

As Ryan stated, “For wall dimensions, STITCHER has been spot on. I didn’t have to change anything.”

He reinforced a simple truth, “Walls need to be accurate to be sure that trusses are accurate. STITCHER delivers accuracy.”

Learning to Use STITCHER Ryan’s practical introduction to STITCHER was straight-forward and rapid: after one hour of training plus one hour of Q&A he was ready to use the new tool.

“There was a little learning curve at first because commands were different from prior operations, but the learning curve was short. Commands took only two hours to learn; the interface is easy.”

Application & Confidence When asked for an example of STITCHER’s impact on his efficiency, Ryan reflected, “Marcus Allen home projects are generally complex. They have lots of walls and are very large. Some dimensions are hidden or are hard to find with overlapping data. With STITCHER I can define walls easily and bring them into the plan. I estimate that with STITCHER I’ve saved at least 1 to 2 hours putting in walls. Marcus Allen designs have quite a few different ceiling heights (they’re pretty good-sized homes) so STITCHER really shows its value. With more complex jobs STITCHER really shines.”

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Regarding his ability to rely more and more on STITCHER, Ryan was clear, “I usually double-check myself so I’m pretty confident in what I do. There have been a few cases with angular wall issues and where dimensions weren’t provided and that’s where STITCHER helps and that’s where I’m most comfortable.”

Alpine Support Duncan and his team appreciate the valuable testing and reporting from APEX and Ryan and were quick to answer any questions or comments during the trial period. Ryan confirms the cooperation, “Alpine is always there to help. I get good responses to any requests.”

When asked if Alpine treated APEX like a partner during the development, Ryan was quick to reply, “Absolutely!”

Future “I’m looking forward to the new features that are coming along, some of which we’ve previewed. Roof planes will be a big help; split wall heights will be a big help,” added Ryan.

The final word: STITCHER makes a good designer even better.

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“With more complex jobs STITCHER really shines ... I don’t have to spend hours putting in walls.”

Ryan Deeb, True House division, APEX Technology

As your partner, Alpine provides you with tools that utilize the latest technologies to make your team efficient. Add STITCHER to IntelliVIEW and realize savings in labor, increased accuracy in bidding, increased confidence in designs, and faster response to customers. Ask those who know. They’ll tell you about the people at Alpine who make a difference. Call 800-521-9790 or visit www.alpineitw.com for complete information.

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NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $9,250 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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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$39,900 FOB KS 2007 VIKING 16' X 12' SQUARING TABLE WITH SHEATHING BRIDGE • 16' x 12' Squaring Table with Powered Width Adjustment & Powered Chain Conveyor • Wall Panel Lengths up to 16', Wall Panel Heights from 4'-0" to 12'-2" • Swing Gates at Both Ends of Squaring Table • Automated Field & Edge Nailing Driving by Panel Pro Event Software & Your Programmed Nailing Patterns • Simple Touchscreen Controls • 2 Tool Carriages for Sheathing Nailing with Tilt Function for Seams • 2 Paslode Nail Guns with High Load Coil Tray • Auto Sheathing Bridge Return • Includes 4 Pallets of Magnum Coil Nails (2 3/8 x .113) • 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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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

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

$24,750 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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INTRODUCING: PANELS PLUS WORK TABLES The Panels Plus Work Tables are designed for manual framing and off line wall production. The work tables consist of both a stationary and telescoping table. Both tables are 18 feet long x 42 inches wide and telescoping table can be manually adjusted creating a work area ranging from 7 feet 6 inches to 14 feet tall. The stationary table is equipped with a squaring edge along the 18 foot length allowing components to be ush along one edge. To assist in moving components in and out of the table, each table is equipped with a set of Skate-wheel conveyors that can be popped up above the work surface.

OTHER ACCESSORIES Panels Plus Swing Gates Panels Plus Panel Lift Panels Plus Handle Bar Router Panels Plus Conveyor Stand Assembly

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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

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

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

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2 Rollers over Gooseneck. Winches & Load Straps. $20,000 FOB NY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2013 IRON STEER 38' ROLL-OFF TRAILER 38' Bed Length. Electric over Hydraulic Bed Tilt (Self-Contained). Two 12,000 Axles.

Electric Brakes. Tires & Brakes were replaced in Summer of 2019. Roller Locks.

7 Winches. Price is in US Dollars. $16,900 FOB Alberta Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

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

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Things Roof Truss Manufacturers SHOULD Ask, But Don’t Always

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By Mike Momb The Pole Barn Guru

didn’t just fall off of a turnip truck yesterday, even though there are a few who may doubt my claim!

Prefabricated metal plate connected wood trusses and I became close friends back in April of 1977. Yes, we had electricity then and no, I did not watch space aliens build Egypt’s pyramids. Eventually I owned and operated two truss plants for 17 years. I know it may sound odd, but I did learn a couple of things.

Most of us do not know to ask (or tell) what we are not asked. When Hansen Pole Buildings’ Wizardress of Ordering Justine gives information to our trusted truss suppliers, all of these factors below have been incorporated into our order. This ensures your trusses will be adequate to handle loads being placed upon them.

Chances are you (as well as most other post frame building kit suppliers and/or contractors) have not taken all of these into account. In failing to do so, your building may not do everything you want it to do, not only today but also years from now (or could even fall down and go boom).

Here we go: • Span from outside of wall to outside of wall. Eave overhangs are not considered as part of a span.

• Desired slope(s) – with scissor trusses to achieve a vaulted ceiling or added center headroom, provide an interior or exterior ‘must have’ and other slope will be determined from ‘must have’ slope.

• Spacing (ideally you will be using double trusses spaced directly on columns) – rather than going into some lengthy dissertation on truss spacing, please read a previous article on pole barn truss spacing.

• Overhangs on eave sides (measured parallel to ground), as well as beyond endwalls. Why is beyond endwalls important? For the sake of discussion, assume single trusses placed every 2 ft, unless specified and designed otherwise and end truss in this scenario can only support a foot of overhang past an end.

Single trusses placed every 4 ft can support a maximum 2 ft end overhang.

• Roofing material and any solar or rooftop arrays. How many psf (pounds per square foot) must your trusses support? Steel roofing is fairly light weight. If using shingles, Code requires incorporation of enough load capacity for a reroofing down the road.

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• Is roofing over purlins, sheathing? Maybe sheathing AND purlins. Whichever is your case, these weights need to be accounted for as top chord dead loads.

• Ceiling? If not now, ever? One of my most asked questions is in regard to adding ceilings in existing post frame buildings. At a bare minimum to support steel liner panels, bottom chord dead load should be 3 psf, for gypsum wallboard (sheetrock) 5 psf. Last year, Hansen Pole Buildings opted to increase bottom chord dead load for all trusses spanning 40 ft or less to 5 psf. We do not frankly do a very good job of promoting the benefits of this feature.

• If attic is insulated, weight of ceiling material, ceiling joists, and attic floor insulation.

• Design wind speed and exposure. More buildings fail from roofs blowing off than from snow. Depending upon Code year and version, wind speed may be expressed as Vult or Vasd. There is a difference and whoever is going to build trusses needs to know. If you do not fully understand differences between B and C wind exposure, learn quick with this article on wind exposure confusion.

• Heated or unheated? There is a factor relating to whether your building will be heated and it influences design snow load. Heated buildings help melt snow off.

• Overall building dimensions: width, length, height above grade. These factors impact wind design.

• Risk category – How your building will be used impacts design snow and wind loads. Buildings with infrequent human occupancy have less risk and can be designed for a greater probability of failure in event of an extreme weather event.

• Energy heels for full depth attic insulation? If ever insulation might be blown into a dead attic space for purposes of climate control, to be effective it should be full depth from outside of wall to outside of wall.

For extended reading, see this article on raised heel trusses.

• Siding material (so proper gable truss recommendations can be made). If supporting other than roll formed steel siding, an end truss probably will require vertical studs. Without a continuous wall beneath an end truss, it must be ordered as a structural gable.

• Is the building fully enclosed, partially enclosed, or open? This will again influence wind design.

• Are you interested in parallel chords with a heel height to create a vaulted ceiling? You can get the same slope inside and out with this method.

Done right you would be offered options to increase load carrying capacities against either wind, snow, or both. This is true value-added design. Builders most always want bare minimums, while people who are doing DIY homes or barndominiums are most likely to increase capacities. If in doubt – own the last building standing!

When I was building trusses, I had extremely high expectations of my truss staff, we always wanted to offer designs to exceed our client’s expectations. Too many factors to juggle? You do not have to fret with an engineered Hansen Pole Building. (P.S. Remember, I have no current interest in any truss manufacturing facility, so please don’t contact me for truss prices, thanks.)

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

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NEW! 2016 BROOKS BROTHERS 42' ROLL-OFF TRAILER • 42' Tapered Deck Roll-Off Trailer (Model GU-422-10KE) • Tandem 10,000# Heavy Duty Dexter Axles • GVWR: 25,900# / Shipping Weight: 8,900# / Payload Capacity: 20,000# • Electric Brakes (on all wheels) • (6) Sets of Split Rollers with Bronze Bearings • Expanded Metal Floor between Rollers • Winches & Straps • LED Lights • Emergency Breakaway Kit • Adjustable Height 2 5/16" Ball Coupler • 7 Pin Trailer Plug with 32" Pigtail $21,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

Plug-and-play installation. $29,970.00 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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MANY AVAILABLE! 2012 GREAT DANE: 36’ 6” x 102”.

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2012 MOFFETT M55 1,068 hrs., 50 HP, 3WD, 5,500lb Capacity, 45” Pallet Forks, Side Shift and Tilt, S/N: L490368, MANY Available: 28,000

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

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12 Winches and Straps. LED Lights.

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ACER INC For hands-off productivity, there’s nothing like a Ranger Retrieval system.

Rangers are built to order to suit your operation. Lengths can range from 30' (pictured) up to 115', with several optional system configurations.

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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! Quincy 15 HP Reciprocating Compressor with Tank Q u i n c y Q T- 1 5 s p l a s h l u b r i c a t e d , reciprocating compressor with 120 gallon tank.15HP motor supplies a manufacturer stated 52.5 CFM at 175 PSI. 230v, 3 phase electrical. $2,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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!

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What to Do If Someone at Your LBM Operation Gets (or May Have) the Coronavirus Craig Webb - President Webb Analytics

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he rapid rise in cases of Americans infected or possibly infected with the coronavirus made it inevitable that the lumber and building materials industry would be affected eventually. Here are some expert recommendations on how you should respond if one of your employees gets the virus.

Note that these ideas assume you already are following advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other sources regarding how to keep coronavirus at bay. This document is for when you think COVID-19 is on your doorstep or it has definitely arrived.

You Can’t Ask Workers Directly If They Have Coronavirus That’s a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). However, you can ask employees whether they have a fever (100.4°F or higher, the CDC says), sore throat, coughing, trouble breathing, or other flu-like symptoms that have persisted for at least 24 hours. And there’s no crime in your watching for symptoms if the employee doesn’t volunteer them. You also can ask staffers whether they have traveled to certain regions or been in contact with anyone who is infected.

Order Infected Workers to Go Home or Stay Home If you get a confirmed or suspected candidate for COVID-19, tell that person to stay home and selfquarantine for at least 14 days. This holds even if the person calls merely to say they feel sick. Suggest a test.

If the test results are back, ask the employee when they tested positive; that will help you and others get an estimate of when the illness was first contracted two weeks back, and how much shorter or longer the 14-day quarantine should be. Urge the employee to stay in contact with a health care provider.

Don’t Be Surprised If Others Leave, Too Given the small, close-knit nature of your typical independent lumberyard, it’s logical to assume that, if an employee doesn’t show up for work, others will be concerned. Some may respond to the news of an infected worker (or even a suspected infection of a worker) by leaving work and self-quarantining. That could decimate your staff. That’s one reason why plenty of communication and advice before you get to this point is essential.

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Get a Geographic Handle on the Problem If you’re a multi-yard operation, ask the infected individual which locations they were in—getting as specific as particular offices that individual came in contact with during the two weeks prior to when coronavirus symptoms emerged. Sanitize those areas immediately, following CDC guidelines, which can be found online.

Who Else? When?

Ask as well for a list of staffers and non-staffers contacted during the previous two weeks. Contact those people and—without identifying the infected individual—advise them that someone they were in contact with has tested positive. Ask those people to stay at home for at least the next 14 days and self-quarantine. You can ask them to work remotely if they are capable of doing so. Just make sure that whatever policies you have on telework or remote work are applied fairly to all. If a non-exempt employee is involved and cannot work remotely, make sure they keep track of their hours. You also must decide whether to pay them during those 14 days or whether it will count against their personal time off.

Must You Close?

Aside from closing long enough to thoroughly sanitize your facility, none of the guidelines I reviewed said you were required to shut the business if an employee reports getting the coronavirus. But it’s something you should consider depending on the circumstances. Of course, local authorities also are likely to have a say in this decision. As the CDC notes, “State and local authorities have primary jurisdiction for isolation and other public health orders within their respective jurisdictions.”

It is becoming increasingly common among dealers to reduce hours of operation. Doing so will help concentrate remaining staff for peak-volume times as well as provide extra hours after closing to sanitize the equipment.

Do Your Paperwork Unlike the common cold and flu, coronavirus cases aren’t exempt from OSHA recordkeeping requirements, so document what you’ve done. Also, remember that ADA prohibits you from identifying to co-workers an employee who contracted the virus.

Keep Calm and Carry On Your employees are counting on you to regard their health as a paramount concern and act accordingly. Do all you can (without overpromising) to assure them that you’ve got their back.

This information was drawn from the federal Centers for Disease Control, from Adams and Reese LLP, from the Society for Human Resource Managers, and from the Bernstein Shur law firm.

Webb Analytics is the consulting firm created by Craig Webb, the longtime editor of ProSales and Remodeling magazines, that’s dedicated to helping construction supply insiders and investors make better strategic and tactical decisions. Contact Craig at 202-374-2068 or cwebb@webb-analytics.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hiring Zone

A Typical Spring Hiring Season?

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he Corona virus is changing our landscape so fast that the three articles I wrote within the last week are no longer applicable. Because of this, I’ve decided to just give some facts and opinions from my vantage point at TheJobLine.com.

• First, as of March 24th, we have not seen mass layoffs nationwide as it was with the Great

Recession. Just the hard-hit areas or states with strict lockdowns are feeling that pain. We have the normal early spring volume of new candidates so far.

• I do feel a nervous energy coming from candidates who are not sure if their job is secure. We ask them to make sure that their candidate profile is current, just in case. My best advice if you feel vulnerable – ask yourself if you are being paid too much or too little, then answer if you are your employer. At a minimum, be worth the investment your employer is making, because everyone is tightening their belt and looking at ROI. • Hiring has slowed some, but we are still getting new job orders and most employers have confirmed their searches as of March 24th. We have 50+ confirmed immediate hire positions for the right candidates.

• Nationwide, only 4 employers have either put their search on hold or delayed interviewing, and 3 of these are in Mega-Multifamily, which takes a different view of the longer term than most.

• We are processing a normal number of candidate and employer inquiries for this time of year.

The Corona virus effect is like a Slinky with some areas of the country on lockdown while others see business as usual. One area sees mass infections now, but the infection curve will peak, and they will eventually see a recovery. At the same time, areas that are basically unaffected now will eventually get hit. Hopefully the efforts being made now will flatten the curve and the effect on our healthcare system and economy.

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schools being closed. Regardless of treatments or sustainable downturn in virus infections near-term, schools are planning to remain closed until after the school year ends. That means you and your employees may be dealing with kids at home and home-school until June. Figure out creative ways to flex hours, run split shifts, alternate days and times, to allow people some flexibility to deal with essential tasks at home.

Employees are now focusing on keeping themselves and their families well while dealing with additional pressures like home-school. If you have issues with attendance, consider a weekly bonus if someone can work a minimum number of hours. Not necessarily at a specific desk or station, but giving you what you need, albeit on their schedule. Let them be creative on how and when and you may be surprised by their solution. That little extra in their check may mean they can hire day care, or let their part-time spouse stay home to manage things, or fill a gas tank rather than stopping for a few gallons a day because they are struggling financially.

Considering the cost to train a replacement, getting creative to retain employees takes less time and money than having to start over.

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8 Intrinsic Values of Modular Home Construction

By Gary Fleisher

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henever a site builder asks me why they should go modular, they are really asking me how they can make more money going modular. Some of them are long time site builders that have looked at converting to modular construction and just can’t bring themselves to pull the trigger. It’s time for a change in attitude toward modular construction.

What they haven’t heard are the intrinsic values modular home building can bring to their business. I would be willing to bet that not many factory sales reps even know many of the things that make modular construction a better way to build homes.

1. Less waste at the jobsite: Saving estimates run as high as 75% at the jobsite. That doesn’t mean that all that waste is transferred to the factory dumpsters. Almost all factories use the waste lumber for extra cross bracing behind cabinets or receptacles, and a couple even grind up what can’t be used into sawdust to fire the furnaces in the winter. Drywall is sold to recyclers along with the cardboard. Very little goes to waste at the factory.

2. Less time to completion: Getting a new home buyer to sign on the bottom line after choosing a floorplan and the builder checking the lot takes the same amount of time for both the site builder and the modular home builder. After permitting and obtaining a mortgage, both builders begin the process—but that’s where the two paths diverge. On average, a custom home site builder will complete a home within 6-8 months of excavation. In contrast, because the factory begins the building process of the home shortly after the contract is signed, they deliver the modules after the foundation is completed. House for house, there is less work at the job site when using modular construction, so most of the items are final finish work. The time savings can be significant.

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3. Predictable scheduling: Unhampered by rain and mud, the factory can give their builders a timetable that helps the builder schedule subs. Sometimes things happen but, for the most part, a modular home builder can plan his schedule better than a site builder.

4. Skilled labor pool: As new home construction picks up, one area that is lagging behind is the skilled labor that was available during the house building boom of a decade ago. The Dept of Labor estimates that only one in ten skilled construction laborers have returned to housing and that will not get better until housing shows even more improvement. On the other hand, the modular home factory has a skilled labor pool that worked throughout the tough times. When they need more help on the production lines, the experienced workers are the ones training the new ones.

5. New products and technologies: When a site builder wants to know what’s new in home construction, they usually visit the lumber yard or ask one of the subcontractors that work for them.

Adding new products to their options list is not easily done. But modular home builders have a big ally in helping them with new products. They will see the product added to the factory’s options list or learn about it from the factory sales rep. A lot of times, the builder will simply ask the factory about a new product they heard about and, within days, information and pricing magically appears.

6. Inspections, inspections, inspections: How many times does a site built home get delayed because it didn’t pass the rough framing inspection or the rough plumbing inspection, so the builder had to wait until the sub came back to repair the defect and wait again to get back on the inspector’s list?

With modular homes having a third party inspect the floor plans, framing, electrical, and plumbing before it leaves the factory, you will save a lot of valuable time that can be used for other things, like meeting with prospective new home buyers and signing contracts or going to your child’s soccer match.

7. Consistent construction procedures: Every house can be an adventure when you site build. If you have two houses being built at the same time, you may find that you need two different subs to do the same job in your two homes. Is the quality the same in both? Are they using the same materials? Are both subs using qualified labor? No need to worry with a modular home built in a factory. Skilled people do the same job on each house using factory-approved materials and procedures. Another plus for modular construction.

8. Predictable costing: Nothing puts the damper on a site builder’s day more than a price increase from the lumber yard without any warning. Drywall goes up 17%; they don’t tell you. Lumber goes up 4%; nobody told you. With modular home factories, you will be told in plenty of time to make a decision before the house is ordered. The price on the contract is the price you pay and, with modular accounting for about 75% of the total material cost of the house, most of your increases will usually fall on your subs that do the finish work.

Modular construction is a process that brings with it many values beyond what is listed, especially in energy conservation and sustainability. Visit a modular home factory to learn what they can do for your business.

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

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Mona McClymont of Britco Structures USA LLC wins the Grand Prize

Bard Manufacturing Company Sponsors World of Modular Grand Prize The competition was fierce but friendly at the World of Modular – Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando last month. Four flights of four players were competing for a trip to the 2020 Masters Tournament. Although extremely difficult, several players managed to land in the cup, earning a $200 prize.

In the end, Mona McClymont of Britco Structures USA LLC was the Grand Prize Winner, earning the coveted Green Jacket and trip to the Masters, courtesy of Bard Manufacturing Company.

“Sponsoring the grand prize at MBI’s World of Modular is one of the highlights of the year for our company. The opportunity to give back to a market that has been so good to us over the 35 years we have been an MBI member combined with the always entertaining manner MBI decides to give the grand prize makes it a special occasion for us.”

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The 2020 World of Modular The Modular Building Institute's 37th Annual Convention & Tradeshow at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando Florida.

Thomas McAnally - Publisher The Component Manufacturing Advertiser

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he Modular Building Institute graciously allowed The Advertiser to cover it's 37th Annual World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow held March 9-12, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Sporting a shiny Press Pass, I walked onto the trade show floor and prepared to be amazed.

Even with the Coronavirus beginning to worry America, MBI was expecting over 1,000 attendees, over 130 exhibit booths, and nearly 50 breakout sessions and workshops. The four day event offered three keynote speakers (Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity; Anirban Basu, Founder/CEO of Sage Policy Group; and Steffen Fuchs from McKinsey & Co.), industry-spanning breakouts featuring the AIA, a new industry report from Dodge Data & Analytics, as well as multiple panel discussions and modular case studies.

There were a few cancellations, but the show was packed, and it promised to deliver a great networking event.

I was pleased to see several of our advertisers, including Simpson Strong-Tie, Triad | Merrick Machine, and Hundegger, who had booths along with modular industry suppliers such as Bard, ICC-NTA, Mule-Hide, Hoover Treated Wood Products, AeroGo, PROSET, R&S Tavares, and more. I was also pleased to see so many modular manufacturers looking to attract developers and architects. The tradeshow floor was abuzz with groups discussing modular apartments, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other special use permanent and temporary modular buildings. Canadian Companies NRB and Horizon North discussed their alliance.

Horizon North is building and operating projects to help with the homeless, remote work camps, hospitality, and all modular communities with residential, commercial, recreational, and medical facilities. So many opportunities were on the floor.

One of the highlights of the World of Modular is its Awards of Distinction.

With multiple classifications including Permanent, Relo catable, Green Building, and Marketing, classes are broken down by size and divided by office, retail, healthcare, hotel, multifamily, dormitory, assembly, correctional, workforce housing, special application, green building, and education. The MBI website has photos of the many winners and runners up. Here, I've chosen one that's representative of how far commercial modular has come in the past 40 years.

Photo credit: Modular Building Institute

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Permanent Modular Hotel - First Place Hostelling International Jasper Main Category: Modular Building Design

Building Use: Hostel

Company: Horizon North Logistics Inc.

Gross Size of Project:25000 Square Feet

Location: Jasper, Alberta

Days to complete:291

The project includes a hostel, two staff accommodation buildings and a maintenance facility. The three-storey main hostel lodge accommodates 157 guests over a mix of room types, including private hotel-style rooms and shared hostelstyle rooms for groups and families. It includes amenities such as a fireplace lounge, media room, games room, sauna and on-site café and kitchen. Staff accommodations include a staff quarters with sleeping rooms, shared bathrooms and living areas for up to 12 people, and a manager’s quarters with apartments for a manager with family and an assistant manager. The inspiration for the building exterior comes from the surrounding mountain ranges, with varied shades of gray on the outer walls. The overall exterior has a rustic feel with wood and stone that suits the natural environment

of the national park where the project is located. The site also includes a large outdoor space for multipurpose use.

The ultimate value of this project was its ability to meet the two most pressing needs – timeline certainty and a sustainable approach. The choice of modular construction proved to be most effective for the owner, with modular’s inbuilt efficiencies able to ensure a timeline of 10 months from start to finish and protect the national park environment, without additional costs when compared to site-built construction. Several of the project’s components focused on energy and cold weather efficiency will also create longterm value for the project and reduce lifecycle costs including LED fixtures, a high-efficiency heat recovery ventilation system, triple glazed windows and low flow water fixtures.

Courtesy of the Modular Building Institute. For more on MBI's Awards of Distinction, visit www.modular.org PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2009 EnDiSys / Graco Foam Insulation System • EnDiSys Model 3004240B • Skid Mounted Graco Reactor H-25 Hydraulic, Heated, Plural Component Proportioner • Maximum Flow Rate: 22 Lb/Min • Maximum Fluid Working Pressure: 2,000 PSI • Reactor Portable Dispense System (Manual Contol) • 230 Volt / 3 Phase • Two 100 Gallon Heated Tanks • Drum Agitators (Both Sides) • Feed Pumps • Recirculation System for Hose and Reactor • 150' Heated Hose with 10' Whip • Fusion Gun • Out of Service since 2013 (Stored Inside) • Sold in "as is" condition without warranty Uploaded PDF: EnDiSys_In-Plant_System_Literature.pdf

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AWC Operations Continue Despite COVID-19 Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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erhaps like many of you, I am writing this message from my home. In light of safety precautions recommended because of the spread of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, the American Wood Council (AWC) has closed our multi-person offices in Leesburg, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. until such time as the threat to everyone passes. While all our operations continue, including our field offices, staff travel has also been suspended, but we plan to keep providing normal services to our members, information users, and key audiences. Some of our recent activities include:

Essential Workforce In anticipation of the federal government developing a national “shelter-in-place” order that would identify which industries would be required to close, AWC requested through the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that wood products manufacturing be exempted. The CISA list that was ultimately released included the wood products industry as an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.” That list was subsequently amended to include supply chains of Essential Industries.

While the federal list was only released as “guidance,” since its issuance many states have referenced it as mandatory within their jurisdictions. It appears getting on the early federal list was very fortuitous.

We have been working with a number of our companies to monitor the proliferation of state orders and providing factual information about the CISA list and its integration of exemptions for supply chains.

In fact, if you’re in a state still considering such orders, we would encourage you to share the CISA list with your state’s Governor, local officials, and emergency planners. It would appear that reference to the federal guidance may provide you with support to justify keeping your facilities operating, hopefully in a COVID-19-safe manner.

Federal Activity The President has declared a national emergency that opens the availability of more federal aid to states and municipalities facing economic threats from the virus. The declaration also allows for use of more resources in directly combatting COVID-19.

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On the legislative front, Congress has passed an emergency supplemental appropriations bill that includes tax credits for paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave, as well as enhanced unemployment insurance, expanded food assistance programs, and increased federal fund for Medicaid. Further legislation is expected to address relief for various affected industries and an overall economic stimulus. And, the Small Business Administration has announced the availability of disaster assistance loans in designated states and territories affected by COVID-19.

As an extra precaution for all of our industry workplaces to consider, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.” The guidance outlines steps workplaces can take to reduce workers’ risk of exposure, as well as how an outbreak may affect workplaces. We would recommend it to you.

Education Opportunity As in-person education events have been cancelled or postponed across the nation, AWC has been reaching out to the building code and structural engineering community to offer assistance, as we are equipped to provide remote education quite easily. In addition to AWC’s complimentary eCourses and monthly complimentary webinars, AWC is also delivering complimentary continuing education webinars that allow obtaining required continuing education credit, especially popular now that many are confined to their homes.

Stay Safe For many in our industry, working from home is not an option when essential facilities are operating. For those companies that are keeping the construction supply lines going, we wish you safe operations and continued healthy workers. For those who have the ability to allow a hopefully brief break that keeps workers at home, we thank you for contributing to, as it is now called, “social distancing.”

We are confident that by all of us taking advantage of various and diverse technologies, we will all be able to keep operations and services running safely, while keeping staff healthy.

We hope all of you, your employees, and families stay safe.

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Continuous Learning and Virginia Tech

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hether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, there’s always more to learn, especially as construction practices continue to evolve. That’s why our colleagues at Virginia Tech are pleased to be able to offer continuing education each spring. In addition, for many course topics, related publications are available for self-study, too.

Advanced Design Topics in Wood Construction Engineering This year, 7 of 12 course units in our Virginia Tech program have significant truss design content for component manufacturers and truss designers. For example, the following should be of particular interest.

Balcony Design – IBC Changes and Wood Protection Considerations Cantilevered balconies have limited structural redundancy and, as such, require special attention by design professionals and other parties involved in the construction process.

In addition to reviewing the 2018 IBC balcony provisions that were motivated by the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse, “good practice” design measures for redundant protection of the wood-framing in-service will be presented.

Investigation of Wood Floor Failures Under Dynamic Loading In the aftermath of the widely publicized “Clemson” floor collapse and other similar floor collapses, designers and suppliers are seeking answers as to why the failures are occurring and how they can be avoided. Preliminary results of a WSU research study will be presented that include a survey of floor collapse cases in the U.S. and related dynamic load research information.

Information on all 12 course units is available on the VA Tech website at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/woodcon/index.html.

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Self-Study and Continuous Learning Furthermore, we encourage you to undertake self-study if you’re not able to join us this May in Blacksburg, VA. Regarding our course unit on Balcony Design – IBC Changes and Wood Protection Considerations, several versions of the subject have been published. The April 2019 issue of The Advertiser includes this article, “IBC Balcony Changes Spur “Best Practice” Design Recommendations.” Likewise, the Fall 2019 issue of Licensed Architect includes the article, “Balcony Design – IBC Changes and Wood Durability Considerations.”

Having reviewed one of the balcony articles in self-study, a practical question might be—is the subject matter presented possibly important to what I do, or maybe a design option that a customer may want to consider?

Regarding exposed balcony framing design, we recommend using UC4A, UC4B, or UC4C pressure-treated wood (and appropriately protected fasteners) even when an impervious moisture barrier system is required per the 2018 IBC. In the interest of life-safety, the redundant protection against decay is reasonable given the limited structural redundancy of a free-end cantilever balcony system. Redundant protection against decay of a free-end cantilevered balcony should be in the interest of the Owner, Architect, and General Contractor.

In addition to the 2018 IBC requirement for an impervious moisture barrier system, cross-ventilation of each separate space of enclosed balcony framing is required: “2304.12.2.6 Ventilation beneath balcony or elevated walking surfaces. Enclosed framing in exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces that are exposed to rain, snow or drainage from irrigation shall be provided with openings that provide a net free cross-ventilation area not less than 1/150 of the area of each separate space.”

It can be noted that wood truss framing can easily accommodate the IBC cross-ventilation requirement. Architects and General Contractors may find truss framing desirable as it adds flexibility to their ventilation design options.

As a reminder for truss designers, if the project design professionals specify pressure treated (PT) lumber (UC4A, UC4B, or UC4C) for enclosed balconies in addition to an impervious moisture barrier system per the 2018 IBC, the truss plates used for the joints that include PT lumber should be stainless steel because of the corrosion potential of the variety of PT chemicals used for the treating process. Also, the wet-use factor for “gripping values” would apply (absent the use of Kiln Dried After Treatment, or KDAT lumber).

No matter how much we know, there’s always more we can learn. Consider expanding your knowledge on these topics or others that interest you.

About the Authors Frank Woeste, P.E., Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, and frequently consults with the building designers and code officials on various aspects of wood construction. Frank, along with his colleagues, continues to offer continuing education courses at Virginia Tech.

Don Bender, P.E., Ph.D., is Weyerhaeuser Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Composite Materials & Engineering Center at WSU–Pullman.

He is an expert in testing, design, and construction of timber structures. Don teaches university and outreach courses in structural engineering and is active in national building code and standards development.

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Lumber Market Quarantine?

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More virus testing will lead to the conclusion that we are losing the pandemic war.

Buyers with less than six weeks lumber supply are already in trouble. If it’s not on order or rolling, you are at high risk of upside price exposure and supply outages. Mills are raising cash, not selling to the market. The panic selling will end when the Fed shuts us all down this week. Then comes the aftershock. With a finite and dwindling inventory, mills will shift from aggressive sellers to protective defenders of their commodity. This shift in producer posturing will result in a sharp 180° reversal in price direction. We could easily see $100 spike higher on no sales.

That said, the only way to stop this pandemic without medicine and science is to starve it to death.

That means minimum 14 days of quarantine...for every family. Essential business exceptions like construction and lumber yards makes us part of the problem. We should all voluntarily quarantine before the National Guard makes us. Otherwise, we will keep feeding the virus, fresh uninfected bodies to feast on.

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Relocation: Arizona Organized manufacturing systems Engineered panel and truss and procedures to control costs design, developed material take and quality, oversaw buying to off for turnkey build up, worked in keep costs at a minimum and coordination with multiple plants inventory lean but available. and design teams, worked closely Developed LEAN procedures that with material suppliers on take minimized labor steps, eliminated duplication between stations, and offs and estimating. made sure that safety procedures I've worked for decades in and reporting requirement were the construction industry. Not maintained. Overall, I had a hands only in new construction, but on role in all areas of the company additions and remodels as well to make sure it operated efficiently using innovative designs for and very profitably. Market added value and to drive down conditions and competition from cost. In addition to experience larger competitors ultimately with MiTek, Wallbuilder and required us to close the company. other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/ math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well ID: C10968 to design from scratch in the field Senior Designer - Truss / Part when needed. I have also written Time tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer's work Relocation: Florida as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love Candidate desires to use his career working in components whether long industry experience to be the designing, cutting, building or best Part Time Remote Designer you have. Prior truss plant owner setting components at the site. for 10 years, strong production and operations management background, and JobLine Senior Designer rating in truss design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferred with organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

condition or changes they might have; this way we will be working on the same page. Also included in my experience is purchasing material, negotiating contracts, setting up deliveries, steel and cmu detailing for steel columns and beams, with almost 25 years of experience in the construction business. MiTek Sapphire.

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ID: C10853 Remote Design Manager | Remote Offshore Design Project Relocation: USA - South Manager 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss Designer, earned his Relocation: Texas way to Design Manager over 20+ Top level Engineering/Design designers. MiTek - Advanced, Management candidate, 14+- AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE. years experience Truss, 4+- Panel experience.

Has experience Compensation: Open?? building and integrating offshore design resources with internal Thom's Notes: PE with Mid design departments and training Atlantic seals design managers to better utilize offshore capabilities.

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ID: C18430 Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer Relocation: USA - South, USA Southwest, USA - ALL States Extensive experience in truss estimating and design. Proficient in designing roof and floor trusses for a variety of projects including: custom homes, track homes, multi-family, mega-multifamily, and light commercial projects.

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

ID: C17213 Remote Truss Designer

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

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

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

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

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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. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire

ID: C11667 General Manager - Truss/Panel

ID: C12195 Remote Truss Designer

Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, USA - South, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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

ID: C18408 Plant or Production Manager Truss

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

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

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

England Market with the panel plant being in New Brunswick.

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Relocation: USA - South Production Manager with strong emphasis on safety programs, documentation, TPI inspections, equipment upkeep, and programs to monitor maintenance and daily start up/shut down procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Direct mill purchasing from major US/Cano vendors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alpine, Truswal and Keymark experience.

ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland

willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have worked in wall paneling include a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex. In addition to wall panels...I also add in blocking, windows, doors, etc.

I also do bundling and paperwork as well.

ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/ EWP/Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software.

Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design Manager / Sales.

Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients.

Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring.

Produced production drawings and reviewed / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software. Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory.

ID: C17191 Remote Truss Designer/Part Time

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

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

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

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

Technician Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field.

From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager. I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best. Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

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

Projects range from tract to high volume multifamily apartments.

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

Easy relocate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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and safety systems. Manage all operations including production management and scheduling, fleet procurement and management, all HR functions and all accounting/ banking functions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber.

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

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

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

I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek Canadian citizen, eligible for along with management software. NAFTA visa. BSCE I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000. I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

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

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La mayoría de las lesiones en el sitio de trabajo ocurre debido a comportamientos peligrosos y no por condiciones inseguras. Las auditorías se enfocan en programas de seguridad y comportamientos, mientras que las inspecciones de seguridad se enfocan en la instalación, en el equipo y en las herramientas. Las auditorías ayudan a analizar el comportamiento del empleado y su entendimiento y cumplimiento de los procedimientos y problemas de seguridad.

Most injuries in the workplace occur due to unsafe behaviors Las auditorías de seguridad pueden ser programadas o no anunciadas. rather than unsafe conditions. Audits focus on safety programs and behaviors while safety inspections focus on the facility, equipment, and El equipo de auditoría de seguridad puede incluir a la gerencia, a los supervisores/jefes de grupo, equipos de proyecto e tools. Audits help analyze employee incluso comités de empleados. Realice auditorías en behavior and their understanding and los sitios donde los empleados trabajan, tales como compliance with safety procedures las áreas de trabajo de grupos/equipos, espacios de and programs. trabajo individuales, en la oficina, instalación o en las Safety audits may be scheduled instalaciones de campo. or unannounced. The safety audit Las auditorías incluyen observaciones de los hábitos de trabajo de los empleados realizando una diversidad de tareas de trabajo. Los auditores inspeccionan el sitio de trabajo enfocándose en tareas de trabajo específicas y observando los comportamientos de los empleados. ¿Están los empleados siguiendo los procedimientos tales como la conexión a tierra de los conductores y los procedimientos de bloqueo y etiquetado? ¿Están ellos Audits include observations of usando el equipo de protección personal necesario? employee working habits doing a ¿Están ellos levantando objetos correctamente y variety of job tasks. Auditors walk siguiendo buenas prácticas ergonómicas? Incluya through the workplace focusing on comentarios inmediatos para los empleados durante su given job tasks and observe employee auditoría: elogie los comportamientos seguros de trabajo behaviors. Are employees following y ofrezca asesoramiento y corrección para aquellas procedures such as conducting grounding and lockout/tagout? Are acciones inseguras. they wearing required personal protective equipment? Are they lifting Las auditorías revisan los programas, las normativas y los properly and following good ergonomics? Include immediate feedback to employees during your audit: praise safe work behaviors and provide procedimientos de seguridad, para verificar que estos cubran las tareas y riesgos de trabajo de los empleados. Si las normativas no son guidance and correction for unsafe acts.

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Include a way to document observations and recommended corrective items in a safety audit. Assign follow up corrective actions and present findings to a responsible individual or management team.

Communicate the results of your audit with employees. This includes the positive observed behaviors, observations that required improvement, and information on what corrective actions were taken.

Incluya una manera de documentar las observaciones y los comentarios correctivos recomendados en una auditoría de seguridad.

Asigne medidas correctivas de seguimiento y presente los descubrimientos a la persona o equipo administrativo responsables. Comunique los resultados de su auditoría a los empleados. Esto incluye los comportamientos positivos observados, las observaciones que requirieron mejoramiento, y la información sobre qué medidas correctivas fueron tomadas.

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Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) World of Wood Convention

Atlantic City, NJ Savannah, GA

April 2

Missouri Truss Fabricators Assoc. (MTFA) Chapter Meeting

Blue Springs, MO

April 5 – 8 April 6 – 7 April 6 – 8 April 6 – 9

Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2020 2020 Lean Summit Lumbermens Assoc. of Texas & Louisiana (LAT) Convention & Buying Show National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Southern CA Golf Tournament WoodWorks Carolinas Wood Design Symposium Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Meeting & Golf Tournament Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA) 39th Annual Convention NASCC: The Steel Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Spring Conference

St. Louis, MO Carlsbad, CA Frisco, TX Arlington, VA

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MAY 2020 May 5 May 5 May 5 – 7 May 11 – 13 May 11 – 14 May 18 – 20

SBCA of the Capital Area Golf Tournament & Meeting WoodWorks Tennessee Regional Wood Design Symposium National Hardware Show Housing Leadership Summit University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – North Texas SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting

May 19 – 20 May 20 May 22

Advanced Design Topics in Wood Construction Engineering at Virginia Tech Structural Engineers Assoc. of Michigan (SEAMI) Spring Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Virtual Conference

June 4

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Associates/Dealers Golf Tournament Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) Frame Australia Timber Offsite Construction 2020 Conference & Exhibition National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) Conference & Expo Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention Industry Week Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Conference & Expo

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Fairfield, CA San Francisco, CA Melbourne, Australia Orlando, FL Portland, OR Orlando, FL

JULY 2020 July 8 July 8 – 10 July 9 – 12 July 15 – 17 July 19 – 23

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) Golf Tournament American Institute of Architects (AIA) State & Local Government Network Conference Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (MLMA) Convention & Tradeshow West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) 2nd Growth Summer Conference Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Annual Conference

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SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Summer Conference World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)

Park City, UT Georgetown, TX Colorado Springs, CO Santiago, Chile

SEPTEMBER 2020 September 9 – 11 September 14 – 19 September 16 – 17 September 16 – 18

Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) ICATEA 2020: International Conference on Advanced Timber Engineering and Applications Florida Building Material Assoc (FBMA) 100th Main Event Convention & Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo

Gulf Shores, AL Chicago, IL Zurich, Switzerland Orlando, FL

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Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Meeting & Golf Tournament

Austin, TX

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Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) D.C. Summit Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) LBM Strategies 2020 Conference

Washington, D.C. Indianapolis, IN Boston, MA

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APA—The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting and EWTA Info Fair

Aventura, FL

NOVEMBER 2020 November 11 The OffSite Construction Show November 11 – 13 Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. LMC EXPO 2020 Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) 9th AnNovember 12 nual Brew Fest for our Veterans November 12 – 13 American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Fall Conference

London, England Philadelphia, PA Denver, CO Orlando, FL

DECEMBER 2020 December 3 December 4

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) 2nd Growth Holiday Meeting West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Holiday Golf Tournament.

TBA Yorba Linda, CA

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Attaching a Deck Ledger to a Home Through Brick or Masonry Veneer — the BVLZ Solution

By Rachel Holland, P.E.

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rick or masonry veneer has traditionally posed a problem to homeowners and contractors seeking to attach a deck to a home without removing large portions of the veneer or siding.

No longer is that the case, thanks to the innovative BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector from Simpson Strong-Tie. In this article, Rachel Holland, P.E., an R&D structural engineer at Simpson StrongTie, explains the research and insights that went into testing and developing this revolutionary connector.

When a homeowner with a brick veneer home wants a deck, how do you safely add outdoor living space? Did you know that the building codes do not allow for the brick veneer to carry any load except for the weight of the brick above it?

Because of these code provisions set forth in the IRC and DCA6, it’s difficult to attach a deck to a structure without either removing large portions of brick, as is required by some products available on the market, or building a freestanding deck. But even a freestanding deck comes with its own set of challenges. Many times the deck posts obstruct downstairs windows and doors. In addition, ensuring the new deck post footing is in undisturbed soil can be challenging. Often, that soil is located much deeper than one would guess, especially if there is a basement, because the soil adjacent to a house is disturbed.

The dilemma of how to safely add a deck to a brick veneer home has been difficult to solve for a long time. After hearing the challenges our customers face, we set out to develop a new solution that would bypass the brick completely and attach the deck safely to the structural framing behind the brick veneer. We spent more than a year researching and designing multiple iterations of various prototypes in order to develop a part that would meet our criteria. From all that trial and error, however, the BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector was born. There are many field variables that made the design of this new product very challenging, but it was that much more rewarding when we were finally able to hit upon the solutions. For example, across the country, existing airspaces between the veneer and the framing vary, brick sizes also vary, and the list of variables goes on. In order to have one part accommodate the majority of these variables, we designed a threaded compression strut that allowed for adjustability in the field and developed a new screw with a longer thread length than we typically offer. There are additional challenges involved with the fact that this connector will attach to, and depend on existing framing. By orienting the screws at an upward angle, we were able to impose a tension force at the top of the rim, and then the compression strut stops the ledger from bearing in on the brick. These two components act in a truss-like manner. Because cross-grain bending is unpredictable, we needed to ensure that the existing framing conditions could support this type of load.

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We determined allowable loads for the BVLZ using the lowest of the following values: 1. Lowest ultimate load of three tests (or average of six) with a safety factor of three 2. Average load at ⅛” deflection 3. Calculations per American Wood Council National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) We tested the BVLZ in accordance with AC13 both as a single connection and as a component of a deck system. Here you can see one of the assembly tests with the deck on the right. On the left is an existing interior floor system modeling when floor joists are parallel to the rim board. We discuss testing of wood connectors in more detail in this blog post. For the BVLZ, we evaluated the shear and withdrawal capacity of screws into the rim board with single fastener testing in accordance with AC233.

We calculated the capacity of the Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws for transferring the load from the ledger into the BVLZ connector, and the shear and withdrawal capacity of the Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex screws that transfer the load from the BVLZ ledger plate into the rim board. We also calculated the bearing of the compression strut on a solid rim and wood structural panel (WSP) wall sheathing in front of the rim. The BVLZ is code listed in IAPMO UES ER-280.

From all of the testing and calculations that were performed, we found that the governing load for an engineered design is the bearing capacity of the compression strut on the rim or WSP wall sheathing. In order to maximize the load we needed to increase the diameter of the strut — but again there was a fine balance to uphold, because we wanted to allow the end user to drill reasonably sized holes in the brick veneer. The BVLZ allows the deck to attach to the structure without bearing on the veneer. Through calculations and multiple assembly tests, we confirmed that the strength of the interior framing and fastening was critical to performance. Regardless of how strong we made our part, the framing of the existing building determines the maximum deck load that can be supported by the BVLZ. Therefore, the make-up of the existing structural framing is critical. This connector requires contractors to do some investigative work up front. They need to look into what exists behind the brick. Is there WSP sheathing on the wall? How thick is it? Looking further, where is the rim board of the house? What size is it? What material is it? How is the rim attached to the rest of the framing? Is there interior floor sheathing? How thick is it? How is it attached to the framing? Is there access to the rim from the interior of the home? Answering these questions for each project is essential to understanding whether and how the BVLZ should be used.

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Once all the initial work is done, we provide you with the BVLZ allowable downloads so that an engineered design can be completed. If you are following the IRC requirements for deck building, we provide four different prescriptive spacing tables to help you space the BVLZs on your deck ledger.

1. Prescriptive spacing table without wood structural panel (WSP) on the wall 2. Prescriptive spacing table with wood structural panel (WSP) on the wall 3. Prescriptive spacing table with a reinforced rim board and without wood structural panel (WSP) on the wall 4. Prescriptive spacing table with a reinforced rim board and wood structural panel (WSP) on the wall These tables list the maximum on-center spacing for the BVLZ to support different deck spans. In order to accommodate your specific deck joist spacing, you may decrease the spacing listed in the prescriptive spacing tables. The tables require that the existing framing meets the IRC framing requirements. Assuming the required pre-work is completed and the installation learning curve has been met (see our installation guide to help you get started), this new deck ledger connector is a code-listed solution that allows homeowners the opportunity to build their dream deck and enjoy outdoor living space without infringing on the view or patio space downstairs.

Learn More About the BVLZ in Our Free Webinar Watch an interactive webinar on proper methods for deck ledger connections, which includes a discussion on using the BVLZ to safely add a deck to an existing structure with masonry veneer. Continuing education units are offered for attending this webinar.

The article, Attaching a Deck Ledger to a Home Through Brick or Masonry Veneer — the BVLZ Solution, 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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March 19, 2020

Residential North America

Dear Valued Partner,

In these unprecedented times of our lives and the constantly changing landscape related to the COVID-19 virus, we at MiTek are continually adapting our operations and business. We are also committed to timely and transparent communications and processes as we monitor the situation.

Safety is our utmost priority, and we take seriously our responsibility to keep our team members, their families, our customers, and our broader community safe. This pandemic is heightening the need for us to work more collaboratively than ever before, and we are committed to partnering with you, our customers, to figure out how best to work together in this new reality.

Our cross-functional response team has been meeting daily to monitor the situation and implement appropriate policies and guidelines in response to guidance from federal and local governments, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We are putting measures in place to ensure the safety of our employees while manufacturing our products at expected levels, maintaining supply consistency, and delivering for our customers. It is our intention to continue with high levels of customer service, but you may experience a delay in our response time. Please be patient as we work diligently to address all customer service needs.

Although this is not an exhaustive list, here are some of the precautions we’re taking across our organization: •

Offices and Facilities Following guidance from the CDC and the WHO, we’re increasing the frequency of cleaning and general hygiene maintenance—especially in high traffic and high-touch areas. We have also implemented remote working for those team members who can, and are implementing alternative staffing structures (such as split shifts) that will better enable us to ensure the safety and wellbeing of team members who continue working in MiTek offices and facilities. Please note that we are not currently allowing outside visitors at any MiTek office or facility until further notice. There are currently no plans to fully or partially suspend operations, unless mandated by local agency.

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Illness Prevention Procedures We are reinforcing illness prevention procedures with all team members as recommended by the CDC and WHO, including frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, and maintaining 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. We continue to encourage our team members to prioritize their health, and if they’re feeling sick or suspect potential exposure to the virus, to stay home.

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Events and Travel Effective March 10, we implemented restrictions on all international business travel, and more recently, domestic air travel.

As a result, many of our leaders have chosen to postpone or cancel large external and internal gatherings, including customer events and trade show participation. Additionally, we have instructed team members to limit group meetings and gatherings and use alternative means to connect with each other and customers.

We recognize this is a challenging time for all, and we remain deeply committed to the safety of our team members, customers, and communities. We will continue to monitor this situation and communicate with our team members and customers about our response, ensuring we continue to serve you as best we can during these unprecedented times.

As always, thank you for being a loyal customer and a part of the MiTek community.

Sincerely, Mark Lee President Residential North America For ongoing information on hours of operation, customer trainings, and other updates, visit www.mitek-us.com.

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March 20, 2020

Continued Access to MiTek Customer Service, Software Support and Technical Field Representatives

Supporting our customers is our primary focus. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we want you to know that there is no change to our phone and online support services. You can continue to access customer service, software support and machinery support teams as you normally would.

Please visit our Services and Support page to find the appropriate phone number, email address and hours of operation for your specific need.

Software and machinery customers can also access the MiTek Knowledge Base to quickly and easily find the information you need to answer questions and resolve issues. Use your credentials to log in here. The Knowledge Base is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For the immediate future, we are suspending machinery installations and in-person visits from our technical reps. We haven’t made this decision lightly, but out of an abundance of caution and to prioritize the safety of our employees and customers.

Where possible, we are scheduling virtual visits with tech reps. Any schedule changes related to an installation or field tech visit will be communicated by your MiTek representative. We are committed to frequent and transparent communication as this situation evolves.

MITEK’S COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE SAFETY MiTek is committed to ensuring employee safety. We have enabled remote work for team members wherever possible, and implemented alternative staffing structures and enhanced cleaning measures to ensure the safety of our distribution and manufacturing team members.

We appreciate your business.

Kristi Campbell VP, Customer Experience kcampbell@mii.com For ongoing information on hours of operation, customer trainings, and other updates, visit www.mitek-us.com.

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12300 Ford Rd, Suite 110 Dallas, Texas 75234 P. 800- 521- 3245 F. 972-888-9966 eaglemetal.com

March 31, 2020 At Eagle Metal Products, our priority is and always will be our service to our loyal customers and the safety and well-being of our employees.

We are continuously monitoring updates and following suggestions and guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and local government agencies across the United States.

We are committed to keeping our team informed about the actions being taken to safeguard employees while maintaining plant operations.

Our support and design services teams remain fully functional and will continue to assist our customers.

Construction and the component industry are important to all of us every day. Today they are vital.

Although we face challenges and uncertainty, we will persevere and be stronger together.

Sincerely, Baird Quisenberry President

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March 19, 2020 Alpine Partners, The COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak is unique and unprecedented; please know Alpine is closely monitoring the situation as it quickly evolves across the globe. I wanted to reach out to you personally about what we at Alpine are doing to manage through what is now a global pandemic. As of today, we have no known cases of COVID-19 within Alpine.

In terms of our operating principles, we are following the U.S. Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization guidance. Our number one priority has and always will be the safety and well-being of our employees. For the next 30 days, our employees are prohibited from all international travel (including between the US and Canada) and domestic travel will only be for critical meetings. We are encouraging all our employees to remain at home if they are sick and have benefits in place to support them for potential quarantine situations.

Our second priority is to continue providing our customers with the same quality product and service that they expect from Alpine. As a result, we are putting procedures in place to ensure business continuity throughout the health crisis.

• We have instituted a ‘zero-visitor’ policy at all Alpine facilities, encouraged telecommuting where applicable, and deployed more frequent janitorial cleaning of common areas, offices and high-touch areas.

• Should any function or one of our facilities incur a COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken proactive measures to ensure that our Sales, Software Consultants, Structural Engineers, Customer Service, Field Service and Leadership will be able to support your business remotely or from another facility.

• In order to ensure we meet our customer commitments; we are proactively increasing our inventory position of connector plates at all locations. At this time, we do not see any exposures, but will continue to monitor our supply chain for any possible interruptions.

• We are in constant contact with key supply chain contributors from steel suppliers to freight companies and our operations are continuing with preventive safeguard measures to minimize risk. Furthermore, any disruption to our supply chain will be communicated directly to you along with our plan of action to ensure timely delivery.

We want to act with caution and care – ultimately, we do not want any of our customers, employees or their loved ones facing illness due to the virus. Alpine is carefully monitoring government and healthcare guidelines to assure that we protect our employees and the public while remaining committed to serving all of our customers. Obviously, this is a rapidly evolving situation and we will continue to monitor and provide updates as our processes evolve.

Regards, Kevin Kraft Vice President & General Manager

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Alpine and the House of Design ink licensing agreement focused on automating component manufacturing NEWS RELEASE

The partnership opens more research and development opportunities between the two companies seeking to bring automation to North American truss plants as demand rises and labor shortages continue to plague the industry.

Nampa, ID – 3/31/2020 – Alpine, an ITW Company has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Idaho robotics integrator House of Design (HoD). The two companies will launch sales of automated roof and floor truss assembly systems this spring.

Alpine and ITW is appointed as House of Design’s only external sales representative of HoD ancillary systems within the truss manufacturing industry. House of Design is licensed to sell and install new systems and retrofit existing systems.

“Alpine has a long history delivering advancement and innovation to the component industry. Automation is the next frontier for the industry to drive further efficiency and productivity gains. Alpine is bringing its industry expertise and ‘know-how’ to the partnership with House of Design which brings unmatched robotics integration.

We are looking forward to this partnership delivering unparalleled automation to the industry” stated Kevin Kraft, Vice President & General Manager of Alpine.

“Bringing automation to building components manufacturing can solve a lot of labor issues and provide for more efficiency, optimal products and safer practices. We are proud to be leading the charge for realized robotic systems in America’s truss plants. Alpine and ITW are the right partners in this endeavor, we couldn’t be more pleased with this opportunity.” says Shane Dittrich, House of Design’s CEO. About House of Design House of Design, LLC is an ABB Robotics Integration company with a mission to advance manufacturing through the implementation of state of the art robotic and industrial automation tools. Formed by engineers for engineers, we focus on enabling organizations to implement automation with the highest return on investment. For more information, please visit www.thehouseofdesign.com.

About Alpine Recognized for its engineering excellence, productivity-enhancing software and equipment solutions, and the industry’s best service, Alpine is a leading provider of building component software, metal connector products and equipment to component manufacturers. Since 1966, the company has partnered closely with customers to enhance their business and productivity. Alpine is also a leader in delivering software solutions that increase homebuilder productivity and profitability. The company is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global diversified manufacturer. For additional information, visit www.alpineitw.com.

For additional information contact: Tanda Weeks Michael Schwitter House of Design Marketing Manager Alpine Director of Sales 208-859-4131 817-235-8411 tweeks@thehouseofdesign.com mschwitter@alpineitw.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Mass Timber Line to Supply North American Builders with Connectors, Fasteners and Technical Support

March 25, 2020 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched a comprehensive offering of code-approved connectors and fasteners to serve the growing North American mass timber construction market. Backed by a robust inventory and distribution system, along with first-rate service, support, and training, the collection of versatile, high-performance products will allow for design flexibility while enabling mass timber projects to be built stronger, faster, and more easily than ever.

First introduced in the 1990s, cross-laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber products provide the enhanced rigidity necessary for creating larger and taller wood-framed buildings. Recognized as a green building product for its ability to sequester carbon, mass timber is proliferating as specifiers seek sustainable structural building materials and builders embrace the efficiency and reduced waste of factory-based construction solutions.

Rigorously tested and designed to provide strength across a wide range of designs, Simpson Strong-Tie mass timber fasteners and connectors are ideal for CLT construction, and will be offered through an established national network of construction suppliers for what-you-need, when-you-need-it availability.

“With over 60 years of leadership in structural engineering, Simpson Strong-Tie is now proud to offer smart solutions for mass timber,” says Randy Daudet, market segment manager for offsite construction and new business at Simpson Strong Tie. “In addition to a nationwide supply network ready to deliver high-performance connectors and fasteners at a moment’s notice, Simpson Strong-Tie is looking forward to bringing our tradition of training, service, and bootson-the-ground sales and technical support to this unique and fast-growing construction segment.”

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Key products launching under the Simpson Strong-Tie mass timber collection include the following: • The Strong-Drive® SDWS Timber structural wood screw is designed to require less torque to install than comparable fasteners. A large-diameter washer head eliminates the need for a separate washer; a serrated thread reduces splitting and damage; and a SawTooth™ point ensures fast starts, reduces installation torque, and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications. The SDWS Timber screw will be available in both interior and exterior coatings for a wide variety of mass timber applications.

• The Strong-Drive SDCF Timber-CF screw is a structural fastener available in a variety of lengths and designed for mass timber construction and general interior applications. A large, flat head with underhead nibs makes for clean countersinking. The fully threaded shaft and proprietary point combine to provide fast starts and excellent holding power.

• The Strong-Drive SDCP Timber-CP screw is a partially threaded structural fastener engineered to pull structural members together with superb holding power and high pullout resistance. The SDCP features a flat head and underhead nibs for countersinking, along with a Type-17 point for fast starts and reduced installation torque.

• The Strong-Drive SDHR Combo-Head screw is a partially threaded structural fastener for metal-to-wood applications, and is designed to pull structural members together while providing excellent connection strength. A unique “combination” head drives with either a hex driver bit or a T40 6-lobe driver bit. Its Type-17 point provides fast starts and low-torque driving.

• The CBH Concealed Beam Hanger is specifically designed for precise-length glulam applications, and provides a +/– 1/32” beam-length tolerance at each connector, making it easier to crane into place than concealed hanger designs that use machined aluminum.

Additional innovations making up the Simpson Strong-Tie mass timber launch include the MTW45-8 mass timber angled washer for use with a wide variety of connection plates, and the MDSS96 surface spline designed as an ideal solution for CLT diaphragms.

To learn more about how Simpson Strong-Tie can improve your next mass timber job, visit go.strongtie.com/masstimber or call (800) 999-5099.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Free Online Pergola Planner Software™ for Fast, Easy Design of Dream Outdoor Spaces

March 12, 2020 — Simpson StrongTie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched a free online Pergola Planner Software™ tool to help contractors, lumberyards, and homeowners quickly and easily design dream backyards.

Featuring 3D software, design guides, and an in-app user tutorial, the free web-based design software provides a suite of intuitive tools and resources for designing and building stronger, more beautiful pergolas and outdoor spaces.

According to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey, homeowner interest in covered outdoor living spaces has skyrocketed over the past two years, with 68 percent of survey respondents in 2019 indicating increased emphasis on outdoor structures in their projects. The Pergola Planner Software tool allows homeowners to design sturdy, eye-catching pergolas and other popular backyard structures in just minutes, print out a complete materials list, and start building.

Featuring an in-app tutorial to guide users step by step through the custom pergola design process, the software allows users to upload home photos, select shapes, modify dimensions, and choose from various lumber and hardware options.

One-click toggling between 2D and 3D design modes makes it easy to view and design in different perspectives. Based on the same software platform that runs the popular Deck Planner Software™ tool from Simpson Strong-Tie, the Pergola Planner Software web-based app offers lumber and building material dealers a seamless design and takeoff tool for providing contractor and DIY customers with in-house, value-added services.

The software also highlights critical connections for building a strong, safe pergola and recommends hardware based on whatever design the user creates. When the design process is complete, a full bill of materials is generated for all lumber and hardware necessary to build the pergola.

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Do it Best Launches Charitable Foundation “This free web-based software helps you visualize all style options for designing outdoor structures and planning for your dream backyard,” says Simpson Strong-Tie director of CustomerFacing Software Tim Beckman. “More importantly, the software helps building material dealers, contractors, and DIYers easily design stronger, safer structures that last longer and provide homeowners with peace of mind. It’s smarter software for happier customers.”

The enhanced features and benefits of the new Pergola Planner Software enable you to do the following and more:

FORT WAYNE, IN—March 2, 2020—Do it Best Corp. announces the launch of the Do it Best Foundation to distribute grants to organizations that align with its giving pillars and generate the biggest impact in their communities to help them be great places to live, work, and play.

“Do it Best has a long tradition of supporting local causes and agencies that are committed to serving the needs of others,” said Dan Starr, President and CEO of Do it Best Corp. “We have been inspired to take that commitment to the next level with the formation of the Do it Best Foundation, where we look forward to offering even more support to community organizations and initiatives.”

The new foundation will focus on four key areas for its charitable giving:

• Design in 2D or 3D environments

• Choose from prebuilt pergola design templates to help you get started

• Health and wellness: ensuring there are adequate resources to support the growth of healthy families

• View the in-app tutorial for step-by-step instructions on pergola design

• Youth enrichment: encouraging developmental, educational and extracurricular activities to strengthen the minds and bodies of children and prepare them for successful futures

• Save design projects automatically

• The Arts: supporting vibrant culture displayed through creativity

• Use shaping tools to insert specific pergola dimensions

• The Community: developing stronger connections among our citizens and building a greater appreciation for what makes our neighborhoods and towns unique and worth preserving

• Select different wood species for your framing lumber • Upload homeowner photos or select from a large stock image library of outdoor furniture, windows, doors, plants, and trees For more information or to test-drive the free Pergola Planner Software™ tool from Simpson Strong-Tie, visit go.strongtie.com/pergolaplannersoftware or call (800) 999-5099.

A committee is being created to review requests for funding. For more information on submitting a grant application, or to make a financial gift of support, visit doitbestfoundation.org.

About Do it Best Corp.

Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., Do it Best Corp. is the only U.S.-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales nearing $4 billion, Do it Best Corp. serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 50 other countries. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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How to Help Builders Stay on the Job

Posted March 24, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

NAHB is committed to ensuring members continue to operate their businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic as certain states and local municipalities explore and enact “remain in place” orders. We know all jurisdictions are different, and continue to monitor the everchanging situations across the United States.

“Remain in place” orders prohibit all activity and all travel, except for three categories: • Essential activities • Essential businesses • Essential government functions Under all circumstances, including those covered under one of these three essential categories, people should maintain a social distance of 6 feet from each other.

Housing is a major engine of the economy, and keeping the men and women of the industry working must be a priority. New home construction and remodeling and incidental businesses must be considered part of the essential infrastructure so that people continue to have safe, habitable places to live now and after the pandemic is over.

NAHB members across the country should prepare for the possibility that “remain in place” orders may go into effect in their jurisdiction. Although many states and local municipalities have deemed residential construction an essential business, jurisdictions such as Pennsylvania have excluded it. This further complicates the struggles builders are already facing not only related to coronavirus — including permitting delays, supply chain disruptions, etc. — but in increasing the much-needed supply of housing as well.

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A number of state and local home builder associations (HBAs) have successfully advocated that residential construction be deemed an essential infrastructure business because of the necessary support it provides to the community.

“While citizens are coping with a variety of restrictions as a result of the health crisis, it is essential that they have access to our professionals to build and maintain essential services like plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, water/wastewater treatment plants and power generation facilities, hospitals and roads, and provide them shelter,” the Colorado Association of Home Builders noted in a coalition letter to the governor advocating for an exemption for home builders and trades.

To help members track requirements across jurisdictions, NAHB has created a map detailing which states and municipalities have enacted orders that may impact builders. The map is part of NAHB’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response page, which includes business continuity resources to help builders maintain operations throughout this crisis. It also includes advocacy resources for state and local HBAs whose local jurisdiction may be exploring similar “remain in place” provisions to ensure residential construction is rightfully designated as an essential infrastructure business.

NAHB will continually update the map, as well as its list of HBA and business resources, as more information becomes available.

See more at nahb.org/coronavirus.

For more state and local resources and help with advocacy efforts, contact Karl Eckhart or Jennifer Ustynoski.

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HBI Launches Complimentary Online Learning Alternatives Posted March 23, 2020 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge all sectors of our economy and our educational systems. HBI, a national leader for career training in the building industry, announced complimentary access to online learning alternatives for local schools and training programs. This access comes in response to increasing K-12 requests across the nation.

The Flexible Instruction Day (FID) material does not require textbooks or workbooks to accommodate self-paced online learning. Students will learn fundamental knowledge and skills, such as safety, communication, social media presence and interviewing techniques.

“It’s important to us at HBI that our students, instructors and partners continue to receive quality educational resources, even during challenging times,” said Ed Brady, HBI President and CEO. “Ultimately, it’s about the collective effort of all of us— educators, industry, parents and even students themselves—knocking down barriers to ensure the student experience results in graduates confidently entering the next stage of their lives and the workforce. We’re fortunate to be part of a community that has come together to achieve that goal—in this case, by extending our support further into the digital landscape.”

Access to this material will be available through May 1.

NAHB members and local home builder associations are encouraged to share this information with local schools and training programs.

Learn more about the program and access instructions to share with schools.

You can get the latest information on NAHB’s response to the coronavirus at nahb.org/coronavirus.

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News & Announcements Eight States Deem LBM Businesses “Essential”

RENSSELAER, N.Y. – March 23, 2020 – The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) announces that, as of March 23, eight New England and Mid-Atlantic states have deemed lumber and building materials (LBM) businesses as essential.

Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York have all officially passed Executive Orders declaring LBM industries as essential for the health and safety of the communities they serve, as well as for maintaining the infrastructure of their states.

According to NRLA Chair Lorraine Miner, “The health and safety of the individuals in the LBM industry serves as NRLA’s top priority. With the Executive Orders passed by our various Governors, and the tireless efforts of the NRLA in bringing the voices of its members together, the LBM industry can continue to protect the welfare of its communities during these challenging times.”

All states designating essential businesses, other than Pennsylvania, deem the entire LBM supply chain, as well as construction, as essential. Pennsylvania deems building materials dealers as essential, but wholesalers and manufacturers as non-essential. NRLA continues to lobby on their behalf.

“The NRLA’s ability to swiftly address the needs of its members is a sign of its strength,” commented NRLA President Rita Ferris. “The coordinated response of NRLA’s lobbyists, staff, and members working together to keep each other’s businesses operating has been impressive and rewarding. There is more work to be done as we anticipate additional states in our territory needing assistance.”

“As more and more states adopt an essential services model for business activity due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are thrilled that so many Governors have recognized the critical need for the services and products the LBM industry provides to our communities,” said Kirk Ives, NRLA Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. “During these difficult times, our members will continue to be a reliable resource for families, businesses, and construction projects across the United States.”

The NRLA, which operates in 11 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, is advocating for the LBM supply industry to be deemed as essential and is asking member companies to email their Governor and Legislators to request this designation. The NRLA is continuing to advocate for its members in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

About the NRLA The NRLA is a 1200-member association representing independent lumber and building material suppliers and associated businesses in New York, New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic, and six New England states. Throughout our 126-year history, NRLA has provided leadership, support, and community for lumber and building material dealers throughout the Northeastern United States. NRLA is an industry leader in education, legislative and regulatory reform, and member programs and services. We also produce the industry’s largest regional trade show, LBM Expo.

Contact Kirk Ives, Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, (518) 880-6376 | kives@nrla.org.

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Updated Design Tables

North American Structural Glued Laminated Timber vs.

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Glued Laminated Beam Design Tables

Structural glued laminated timber (glulam) manufactured in North America must meet stringent product standards and be certified to the ANSI A190.1 Standard in the U.S. and CSA O122 Standard in Canada. Glulam manufactured outside of North America may not meet these expectations. This publication explains the key differences in design methodologies, product quality and product applications.

The glulam design tables provide recommended preliminary design loads for two of the most common glulam beam applications: roofs and floors. The tables include values for section properties and capacities and allowable loads for simple span and cantilevered beams.

You may download a free copy from the APA website.

You may download a free copy from the APA website.

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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News & Announcements UFPI Update on the Impact of Coronavirus

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Universal Forest Products, Inc. (n/k/a UFP Industries, Nasdaq: UFPI) today shared an update on the impact of COVID-19 on its business operations.

“We are focused on the safety and well-being of our employees, vendors and customers during this critical period,” said CEO Matthew J. Missad. “Over the past few weeks, we have implemented new measures to serve customers while providing a safe workplace for our employees. I would like to publicly thank our employees for their incredible efforts and their willingness to help our customers through these challenging and rapidly changing times.”

UFP Industries serves a wide range of customers, including essential businesses such as health care manufacturers, food suppliers, building products dealers and infrastructure contractors. The vast majority of UFP Industries’ employees are deemed “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” under the guidance set forth by the Department of Homeland Security as executed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This guidance, or guidance with similar designations, has been incorporated into nearly all state “stay at home” orders issued to date. Consequently, UFP Industries continues to operate and serve its customers’ critical needs.

Certain customers whose products haven’t been deemed “critically essential” are taking temporary furloughs, and UFP Industries is responding accordingly with its facilities and employees.

Among the safety measures implemented by UFP Industries are work-at-home and social distancing practices for office and production employees, initiated in advance of many government orders and recommendations. The company also prohibited all nonessential business air travel and created continuity plans to ensure plants receive raw materials, run production and ship to customers without disruption. UFP Industries has many different sources of supply and to date has not experienced significant supply bottlenecks.

“Our diverse business model has allowed us to adapt to changing customer needs,” Missad added. “We hope our country will be able to contain this virus quickly and dramatically reduce its physical and mental impact. We are encouraged by public discussions recognizing that many areas that are experiencing less impact from the virus may have restrictions lifted sooner. We wish to extend our utmost gratitude to the first responders, medical professionals and organizations working to contain COVID-19 and treat those affected by it. We also share our gratitude to drivers and other supply-chain employees for delivering essential items we need.”

In terms of existing capital availability, UFP Industries has a strong balance sheet with ample funding accessible under revolving lines of credit, which provide sufficient liquidity for expected capital needs. Total net debt at present is $123 million, with no significant debt maturing until 2022. The company is also closely managing working capital to maintain its strong balance sheet.

Because of the uncertainty as to the geographic speed and duration of COVID-19, as well as the impact from actions taken, and that may be taken, by governments to regulate and restrict the flow of labor or products, the company’s operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely impacted over the longer term.

UFP Industries will continue to update investors regarding significant changes related to COVID-19 through ufpi.com. The company is also assessing the economic impact of the virus and expects to provide an updated outlook during its first quarter 2020 earnings conference call on April 23, 2020.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, construction and industrial. Founded in 1955, the Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more about Universal Forest Products, go to www.ufpi.com.

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Blenker Building Systems merges with Drexel Building Supply March 4, 2020 — Two companies that are racing to change the way homes are built in Wisconsin, and in that way change the world for the better, have agreed in principle on a merger. The deal will be finalized April 30th.

Advanced engineering practices can be maximized to make the homes more energy efficient and stronger using less materials. “This is not to compete with the local builder, small or large, but to help them. Shortage of skilled labor is such a huge part of our building economy now. Offsite construction Blenker Companies, Inc., a family doesn’t solve everything but it’s run business founded by Peter a huge step in that direction. It’s Blenker and Pamela Jewell, started out as a residential home builder and remodeler in 1974. They exciting to provide another solution for our builders,” explains expanded into offsite manufacturing in the 90’s and created Jason Blenker.

Blenker Building Systems, Inc. Jason Blenker, co-owner and President of Blenker Building Systems, Inc. joined the family “Our companies were both chasing the same goal. It made sense business and focused on growing the offsite team from serving its to join forces and create a super company with a shared vision. own construction company, into a leader in offsite construction, It is best for the builder if we work together rather than compete. design, and whole house solutions by manufacturing and installing Little Chute and Amherst have the best talent in the state in structural building components on residential and multi-family regards to manufacturing as well as design. Combine that with sites all over the Midwest.

Drexel Building Supply’s knack for growth and their diverse product nature in categories from lumber to windows, to flooring Blenker Companies will continue to own and operate its to cabinetry made this simply a chance we couldn’t pass on. I construction division, Blenker Construction, Inc. out of Amherst, can’t wait to jump on that energy bus and make it happen.” a Wisconsin Builders Association builder of the year which will be led by Mark Robinson and Justin Blenker, along with a rock Both companies have a similar family legacy and core values. star cast, and will continue to deliver award winning custom home “Drexel’s mission is to supply happiness. Who doesn’t want to be design, sustainable building practices, and outstanding customer part of that, to supply happiness,” stated Jason. “They have been experiences by offering general contracting and building solutions a Wisconsin top workplace for many, many years. I love that.” to families and businesses in central Wisconsin.

Jason will lead Drexel Systems and be focused on continuing to build a world-class team that provides offsite building solutions Blenker Building Systems 100+ team members in Amherst will to builders. “Our leadership team is going to grow, not dissolve. see no change in their employment status. They will be offered With our growth plans, we will be surrounded by opportunity.” the same unparalleled benefits as Drexel team members including: team member’s children receiving full college tuition scholarships, Joel Fleischman will continue to lead as president and owner of ownership stock in the company, and a paid vacation day on your both Drexel Building Supply and Drexel Systems. “For Drexel Birthday. They will join forces with the former Truss Systems in Building Supply it is taking our framing and lumber packages far Little Chute to be the leading company in the Midwest to embrace ahead of our competition. It won’t be for every builder, and that’s offsite construction, and operate under the trade name Drexel awesome, nothing we do changes, but if they want to be part of Systems. offsite construction, they now can do it with us. The future is very exciting for this segment of our company from design to build. It Drexel Systems plans to offer solutions to take your home from is a whole new world we are creating for our clients. I’m excited footing to roof, along with windows installed, in 4 days which as I’ve ever been for our future, and that’s saying a lot as I am currently takes about 15 days with traditional methods. We can known to get pretty excited about most things.” be much more efficient in a factory setting. In a factory controlled environment, building is more efficient with minimal waste. To learn more about the merger you can go to either company’s social media page and watch an informative video.

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Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) Launches the Industry’s First Dual-Powered MultiVolt™ Rebar Bender/Cutter that saves time & labor power, and extended durability with essentially no maintenance.

Weighing just 42.3 lbs., the VB3616DA’s solid construction is made to last, and with Metabo HPT’s professional 5-year tool body warranty – it’s a safe bet for the long haul.

BRASELTON, GA. (March 13, 2020) – Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) introduces the industry’s first dual-powered MultiVolt™ Rebar Bender/Cutter (model VB3616DA) designed exclusively for rebar to make quick & easy cuts and to bend to uniform angles like a breeze. Made in Japan and based on the iconic corded rebar bender/ cutter model VB16Y, this tool is crafted to deliver even greater cutting and bending performance than the original model. It delivers one of a kind cordless/corded dual-power convenience as part of the MultiVolt family of tools. With its impressive power and speed, the VB3616DA pays for itself in time and labor saved on the jobsite.

Metabo HPT’s revolutionary MultiVolt platform uniquely offers dualpower versatility. Used cordless or corded, MultiVolt offers the ability to operate any MultiVolt tool either with a 36V battery or AC Adapter with cord with equivalent POWER and PERFORMANCE no matter the power source. Go cordless when there’s no access to power and portability is needed. When there is easy access to power, save the battery and just plug in. Production doesn’t have to stop due to a drained battery – just connect the AC Adapter with cord and continue working while the battery charges. You no longer need both a cordless and corded tool – MultiVolt™ is a one tool solution!

This MultiVolt Rebar Bender/Cutter comes complete with (2) 36V MultiVolt 4.0Ah batteries (372121M), rapid charger with USB port (UC18YSL3), a deflection guard, and rolling plastic case for storage and easy transport. Additional power sources sold separately include the MultiVolt AC/DC Adapter (ET36A) and a MultiVolt 36V 2.5Ah battery (371751M). Optional accessories include replaceable center rollers for bends of varying diameters.

This ultra-capable rebar bender/cutter can bend approximately 520 pieces of #5 rebar at 90° on a single charge of the included MultiVolt 4.0Ah battery in under 2 seconds per bend. It can bend multiple pieces of rebar at one time (one piece of #5 rebar, two pieces of #4, or three pieces of #3) to save time and improve productivity. Dial into precise angles up to 180° for uniform bends with the simple turn of the convenient color-coded angle adjust dial. For custom angles, a quick-reverse setting is a feature of the new Manual Mode.

The MultiVolt Rebar Bender/Cutter (model VB3616DA) changes what’s possible on the jobsite. Its dual-power ease of use, consistent power and extremely accurate performance pays for itself quickly in time and labor saved on the jobsite. (MSRP $2,399). For more information, including the full line of Metabo HPT MultiVolt products and support, please contact 1-800-8294752 or visit www.metabo-hpt.com. For available rebates, visit www.metaboHPTfree.com.

When it comes to cuts, a user can expect approximately 270 cuts of #5 rebar in a matter of seconds on a single charge of the 4.0Ah MultiVolt battery. With any MultiVolt tool, if a power outlet is handy – just plug in with the AC adapter with cord (model ET36A sold separately or FREE with mail-in rebate www.metaboHPTfree.com) for unlimited run time, leaving the batteries for jobs that require cordless convenience.

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Not My Last Word Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

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rom four stories up, I realized how far wood components have come. I was atop 170,000 sq. ft. of trusses, viewing the Minneapolis Basilica, and couldn’t help thinking back 47 years to my first jobsite visit. Back then, floor trusses were brand new, and though I had tested them extensively in our plant, this was my first view of “the real thing.” And oh, what a disaster I witnessed. Trusses were misplaced, butchered, and poorly repaired throughout multiple two-story buildings. So bad was the scene, that I recall taking rolls of photos to help facilitate repairs. Since, during this same time, we were spiraling into a deep housing recession, I thought a floor truss “depression”

could occur. But that didn’t happen. In fact, from a rough start, floor trusses continue to dominate apartment framing and have played a major role in bringing us back from our most recent recession. Why? We improved all aspects of this truss business. We created millions of lines of better software code, constantly improved machinery, and persevered through serious recessions. And most importantly, we dramatically improved our market penetration. In fact, if we hadn’t come so far, all those huge apartment buildings would still have steel skeletons.

We have all been part of the best sort of green new deal – replacing steel’s wasteful consumption of energy with wood’s carbon absorption. Unlike most other resources, we grow more wood than we consume every year, and with much more environmental sensitivity.

Under the 2021 IBC, we will build wood buildings taller than ever. And we will build more components in our plants, like the floor panels shown here.

I have been blessed to witness this transformation, and will continue to chronicle it even after I retire from MiTek at year-end.

Please continue to let me know your concerns at jkannapell@mii.com, as I will have more time to address them. Thanks to all who have worked with me, supported me, and read my writing.

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