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10 Joe Kannapell: Truss Design Technology, Part II: Designing Before Computers
19 Glenn Traylor:
96 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Solutions Group: Have We Forgotten How to Observe?
109 Garry Roehr – AMT Robotics: Bauhaus Philosophy
117 Carl Villella – Acceptance Leasing:
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29 Cullen Ellis – Spida Machinery:
124 Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine:
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38 MiTek Staff: Experiencing What’s Possible With MiTek at BCMC 2026
48 Ed Lim – LimTek Solutions: The Robots are Coming!
58 Alison Karrer – Eagle Metal: The Legacy of Visionary Tommy Wood
66 Eide Machinery Sales Staff: Bringing More to the Table at BCMC 2026
77 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Consistent Management Across Locations With Freedom to Choose Plate Vendors
88 Paragon Team: Seeing the Possibilities at BCMC
Familiar Faces and New Technology at BCMC
134 Geordie Secord – Design Connections: Are You Designing for Today, Tomorrow, or the Future?
142 Bradford K. Douglas, P.E. – AWC: Design Standard Updates from AWC
150 MiTek Engineering Staff: Stacked Chords in Wood Trusses: Importance of Proper Connector Plate Placement
158 John Teems, P.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Using the Bearings Dialog to Control Wind Loads on Bottom Chords
168 Christine Wagner – SBCA: Working for the Industry, From the Show Floor to the National Mall
196 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word: The Evolution of Two Truss Titans
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elieve it or not, I started in this industry 26½ years ago, back when SBCA was still the Wood Truss Council of America. For 13 years, I had the privilege of supporting members and chapters, personally assisting in the start-up of 9 chapters, doing direct administration for 22 chapters, and providing general support to all 35 chapters. I always enjoyed my job, and I only resigned as Director of Membership and Chapter Development when I moved out of state (because in those days you couldn’t work remotely). When I learned I was nominated for an industry award this year, I was thrilled. It’s true when they say it’s an honor to be nominated. It’s even better when you win. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me this year for SBCA’s Norm McKenna Chapter Service Award. Although I had to leave my job at WTCA/SBCA, joining The Component Manufacturing Advertiser allowed me to return to my industry family as an association member instead of association staff. But, I still see my role as providing support to anyone/everyone who needs it, because we’re in this industry together. As they say, a rising tide lifts all boats, and we are all stronger when we work together. In The CM Advertiser, we’ve created a place to share ideas and information. Our contributors may not have all of the answers, and you may not always agree with them, but they will spur new ideas and keep the conversation moving forward. Likewise, you may not always think of this as an industry family, but I encourage you to see it that way. We are a diverse network of manufacturers and suppliers who are willing to share information and advice, so that we maintain the quality of our products as we expand their use. Our annual BCMC tradeshow is our extended family reunion. Just like our own families, we may not get along with all of our relatives, but we can certainly have a good time when we unite for a special occasion. If you missed BCMC Columbus, be sure to put BCMC Milwaukee on your radar for October 2027. Everyone is welcome. Thank you again for the recognition! I’m proud to be a part of the family.
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Truss Design Technology, Part II: Designing Before Computers
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his month’s article returns to a topic begun last month in “Inside Early Truss Design”: the movement of design technology from the drafting board to the computer. During this period, the only tools available were engineering theory and painstaking manual work. Specialized methods were developed for premade wood trusses in the early 1950s, by collaboration between Cal Jureit, a professional engineer at Wingerter Laboratories, and Miami building officials. When, in 1960, Jureit was elected President of the newly formed Truss Plate Institute (TPI), his methodology was incorporated into the first industry design criteria. The resulting standard, Design Specification for Light Metal Plate Connected Timber Trusses, TPI-60, included the requirement that truss designs be supported with both drawings and computations.
By Joe Kannapell
To apply this technology in the pre-computer days, a draftsman did the drawing and an engineer did the calculations, with both tasks consuming several hours of labor to produce a single drawing. The only physical tools used in the preparation were cumbersome mechanical calculators and imprecise blueprint machines. Initially, only the truss plants with PEs on staff could provide such drawings. Those without engineers had to communicate truss details verbally with plate suppliers or outside engineers, a process fraught with errors. To lessen engineering requests, Sanford Truss and Timber Engineering Company (TECO) pioneered the practice of illustrating a series of designs on a single drawing, sometimes called series engineering. For example, the typical Florida design shown here covered a series of residential spans from 16’-0” to 32’-0” for a TECO nail-on connector that satisfied all TPI-60 requirements. An efficient design was rendered by varying plate and lumber designs as a function of span. For example, a 32’ truss required five nails on each top chord and six nails on each web, for a total of 22 nails on each face of the truss and a total of 44 nails at the peak. Continued next page
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This drawing was part of a 12-page manual from TECO that included multiple roof pitches. TECO wisely distributed its manual to thousands of lumberyards free of charge to promote its nail-on plates. Likewise, Carol Sanford amassed an even larger number of engineering manuals that covered three different plate types, East and West Coast loadings, and a wide variety of truss configurations. By 1960, the production process was greatly simplified by the automated Xerox 1824 printer technology capable of coping 18” x 24” drawings. This innovation sped up the conversion from cumbersome blueprints to plain paper, enabling text to be typed instead of hand lettered. By 1970, clerical staffs typed individual sections of drawings including single lines of text, such as “#1 Southern Pine or Fir” that draftsmen would painstakingly affix to manually drafted truss drawings in a cut-and-paste process. Later generations of Xerox machines had the capability to obscure the borders of individual pieces of paper, called cut-lines, producing a clean, homogeneous appearance. The advantage of using typed text was that a large quantity of critical engineering details and notations could be appended to appropriate sections of hand-drawn graphics. For example, the critical notation, “1 x 4 lateral bracing,” could be inserted adjacent to compression webs. Moreover, this information would retain its legibility even when copied multiple times for submittal to building departments or for field use. In 1969, the large, but highly productive, Xerox 7000 could reduce the size of 18” x 24” drawings to a standard letter-size format that could be subsequently hole-punched and included in standard binders. In 1971, I noticed a large clerical staff filling binders at Hydro-Air Engineering, especially for customers like Material Fabrication (later Shelter Systems) who faced a wide array of code jurisdictions. Also at this time, I programmed an IBM mainframe computer to print much of the text for series drawings, along with a CalComp pen plotter to print graphic details, thereby eliminating much of the drafting and clerical work, but still requiring paste-up of series drawings. By the early 1970s, the truss business benefitted from a wave of innovations that would only continue at an even faster pace, as fabricators got their hands on a computer for the first time! Next Month: Hands-on Computers
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Are You a Clicker or a Stickler?
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he question posed in the title, “are you a clicker or a stickler,” encourages you to examine just how apt you are to “click through” the steps in front of you versus carefully reviewing each item. Moreover, you should ask – are people in my organization paying attention to the details or are they functioning on autopilot? If you’re concerned it’s the latter, then you need to build a better culture among your team.
By Glenn Traylor
Building a Quality Culture First, it’s important to keep in mind that learning is a process. Given the opportunity, most employees are eager to learn. I have found the following method effective for teaching employees and helping them learn. It is called the EDGE method. This article focuses on its final E, but for those unfamiliar with the method, EDGE stands for: •
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Weekly inspections are required by ANSI/TPI 1. Whether you take part in a third-party program or not, it is particularly important to regularly inspect your manufacturing product. A deliberate and effective method is required to achieve an effective tool to monitor your product. If your program lacks effective control and is missing review, it could create significant liability for you and your company. Most component manufacturers utilize ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 in varying methods and believe they can safely assume the program will catch any issues that could increase liability. But, have you considered or analyzed if your program is effective? A good third-party auditor can assess this qualification; however, if you’re not using a third-party auditor, how do you evaluate your in-house program? The biggest issue I have found, regardless of whether the program is recorded on paper or electronically, is the occasional tendency to rush through the process. Maintaining a paper system, in my opinion, makes it slightly easier to identify genuine credentials. Using a digital method is a little more difficult. Using the digital method, the record is created with a uniform and consistent reporting mechanism. This report has some benefits over paper, but its design makes it quite easy to click, click, click through an inspection. If you are using paper or digital, how can you evaluate the process? What are the “tells” that will help you determine if further investigation is necessary? The easiest way to evaluate the process is to witness your employee conduct an inspection. Your third party should consider doing this when genuine in-house inspections are in question. Continued next page
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Here are some questions to ask. 1. Does the inspector have the right tools? Recently, I witnessed an in-house inspector conduct their inspection without a tape measure. How did they verify the length and height of the component? This is a requirement of each inspection regardless of the method used. 2. How relaxed is the in-house inspector with the flow of their inspection? If an inspector does this every week, they should, over time, develop a recognizable pattern. Keep in mind that monitoring a worker impacts their performance and could cause some uncomfortable performance metrics. 3. Did they spend enough time looking at each segment of the examination? In conversation with a recent convert to digital QC, the worker commented to me that what used to take him 20 minutes now takes less than two minutes. I’m here to tell you that a two-minute inspection is impossible even for an extraordinarily talented and experienced inspector. 4. How did they examine the opposite face of the truss? Often, I am confronted with the statement “if the truss is too long, I cannot inspect the back side of the truss.” This is an extremely concerning statement. Long trusses, I might argue, require closer scrutiny! 5. Does the paper appear to have been just printed? You should question how much a paper system is being used if the pages lack crinkles or creases, dirty fingerprints, plant dust particles, or even occasional water marks from rain or tears! 6. What is the time stamp on the documentation? I once saw a month’s worth of weekly inspection reports and drawings where the date and time coding showed everything was printed within a 10-minute time window. I always considered this impossible. How did the in-house inspector predict what trusses they would be inspecting? How is it possible for everything to be in sequential order? This is one thing digital is great at documenting – the inspection logs the start of the inspection. (Too bad the system does not document the closing of the inspection, which would be an extremely helpful piece of data we could use to evaluate inspections.)
The Bottom Line Hurrying through weekly inspections will create false confidence, allowing problems to go unnoticed and exposing the company to costly liability. Ineffective oversight creates a formula for failure. To truly protect your business and your bottom line, make sure you have sticklers and not just clickers. An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with over four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. 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, expert witness and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.
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CONSIDERING EQUIPMENT? CONSIDER CLARK. 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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Resilience, Innovation and Connection at BCMC Cullen Ellis, Commercial Operations Manager
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t was great to attend another BCMC this year in Columbus, reconnect with so many incredible people from across the country and around the world, and see the projects and innovations that continue to drive our industry forward. For nearly two decades, I have attended this show in a variety of roles. While saying that certainly makes me feel a little older, it also reminds me how fortunate I am to have played a small part in an industry that never stops evolving and innovating. I am proud to be connected to the passionate, forward-thinking people who make up the truss and frame industry. Each year, BCMC serves as a great reminder of the talent, ingenuity, and commitment that continues to shape the future of the industry.
Strength in a Challenging Market In this challenging market that we are in, the resilience of both companies and the people behind them was evident this year. It is at times like these that you see everyone knuckling down, refining processes, and adding an extra feature to a machine that there wasn’t time for when the market was running at a different pace. That work can only lead to bigger, better products and stronger service when the market strengthens again. I also felt a real sense of camaraderie born from these trying times. From customers and vendors alike, you get the feeling that we are all in this together and preparing to ramp up when the economy stabilizes and market conditions pick back up.
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Putting Software Center Stage One of the questions we were asked this year was, “Where is your machinery?” Traditionally, we have occupied a large section of the show floor, showcasing our range of roof truss, floor truss, and wall panel equipment. Although we believe it is important for customers to see the machinery, it is equally important for them to see what is behind the curtain, so this year we chose to focus on our software.
Our TandemOne truss jigging demonstration was very well received. Customers who took the time to have Simon, our Technical Support Officer, or Grayson, our Software Engineer, demonstrate the interface were impressed by how intuitive we have made it. The software’s range of features was another strong talking point and highlighted how carefully we listen to our customers and implement their requests – something we take great pride in.
Machinery Making an Impact Our machinery was certainly not completely hidden. Our team created an interactive stand with bold visual displays highlighting both our tried-and-true machines and some newer equipment. There were plenty of conversations about the GlideAway, a fully automated nail plate positioning and pressing system which only requires the truss to be stapled together before running through an automated pressing head and Finishing Roller. The TrussMaker also peaked a lot of interest, a modular version of the Mini tables, combining automated pucks with a platen press for jacks and smaller trusses. With a similar design to our automated truss tables, this system can be as large or small as you want and does not require a Finishing Roller to finish the truss plate penetration.
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Another great talking point at our booth was wall frame production. Our modular wall assembly solutions streamline framing, nailing, sheathing, and stacking while supporting consistent wall frame quality across your line. There’s no one-size-fits-all wall line, so it was great for visitors to our booth to get hands on with our factory planning tool. This allowed them to work through what solution would work best for their operation, their floorplan, and their production goals.
The Value of Coming Together Getting together with the Spida team is always one of the highlights of the show for me. Because we are spread across the country and around the world, opportunities to spend time face-to-face are rare and especially valuable. We have worked hard to build an exceptional team across every part of the business. Our production, sales, service, technical support, and parts teams work tirelessly together to support our customers and contribute to the company’s ongoing success. I am incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and the commitment they demonstrate every day. The chance to come together at the show, share stories, enjoy a few laughs, and engage in the occasional friendly banter is a great reminder of the incredible people we have brought together and the culture we continue to build as a team. It also reinforces our shared purpose: helping our customers and the wider industry move forward. Thanks to everyone who visited our BCMC booth, and please reach out if you have any followup questions or requests.
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2021 Monet DeSawyer 2000 Fully automated five-blade component truss saw with five air-braked blades: one 10 HP motor driving a 30″ blade (PAE setup) and four 5 HP motors driving 16″ blades (centerline setup). All blades feature powered angulation and vertical adjustments with position indicator scales, with powered horizontal movement. Processes lumber from 3′ 5″ up to 20′ in length (handles 2×3 through 2×12) . Includes incline waste conveyor, digital lumber counter, and a 17″ touchscreen interface. A powered manual push-button backup system provides full manual control independent of the software interface. Includes 20′ Live deck. 480V, 3-phase power. 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627
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2018 Spida Plate Marker with DeWalt Saw • 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Top • Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/ Plate Positioner • Auto Plate Positioning with Manual Marking • Control Cabinet Enclosure with Touch Screen Computer • DeWalt Model DWS780 Miter Saw • Support Table for DeWalt Saw • 10' Infeed Roller Conveyor • Excludes Dust Collector & Spida Annual Support Fee $19,900 NOW $18,900 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
1994 Timbermill Model MH5G-20 Component Saw Five 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. Saw includes (1) 30″, (2) 20″ and (2) 14″ blades, analog scales, chain-drag scrap conveyor with chain-drag scrap incline, and an extra set of blades. Additionally this saw includes an extensive spare parts inventory including: Contacts/Starters, fuses, push buttons, limit switches, crank handles, scales/rulers/dials, angulation, conveyor, and saw motors, universal joints, and arms for outfeeds. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $17-924 FOB NC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2004 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw $39,990 FOB OH 1994 Holtec Bunk Saw Station 20-ft long fixed frame with steel alignment stands, and rough-top waste conveyor belt. Cuts bunks of lumber up to 16-ft long with a 40″ x 44″ cross-section, in a single pass. Includes guide frame, manual / analog length measurement, manual rack & pinion gantry movement, an automated oiler (has a leak that needs repair) for the saw bar, one 0.404″ pitch chain, and OEM “longlife” saw bar. Also includes a flat conveyor under saw & an incline. (NOTE: This saw is not best suited for PET studs, instead great for precut bunks, and nominal cut EWP). $19,897 FOB GA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, 60”+ scarf cuts, internally optimizes material (up to 11 7/8″ x 1.5″ EWP) Includes 20 foot OEM auto-infeed conveyor and 15 foot OEM outfeed conveyor, and under-saw scrap conveyor with belt-type incline. All servo controlled functions, Microsoft Windows XP OS, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare infeed/outfeed belt and any available spare parts. No printer is included. The door latch needs to be repaired. 220v / 3 ph power, 125 PSI air required. 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2022 L-M Verticut 2000 Precision End Trim Saw The V2k comes equipped with a 15 HP 460/230 volt High-E three phase TEFC motor driving a Double ended Premium “Stellite” inlaid saw bar with a spring loaded chain tensioner and an automatic oiler. The Powered Carriage option uses a Servo Motor to control a touch screen HMI display used to interface with the Servo Carriage Drive coupled to the V-Wheel powering the carriage along a precision track. Squaring the material to be cut is accomplished via an optional live chain deck that moves the lumber into a fixed Precision Ground “Bump Wall” that is controlled hydraulically using a hand valve. Other system options feature the Zipper Duct option, which includes a “JET” JCDC-3 Cyclone dust collector 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627
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Experiencing What’s Possible With MiTek at BCMC 2026 By MiTek Staff
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hank you to everyone who visited our booth at this year’s Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Columbus, OH. Our booth transformed into a component m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s s h o p f l o o r, showcasing how MiTek’s connected ecosystem of automation, software, engineering, and services work together to help our customers improve productivity, increase capacity, and drive business performance. Our two-story component structure was a sight to see, giving visitors a unique vantage point to explore the breadth of MiTek solutions. We also introduced two new areas to the experience that highlighted the latest innovations and structural hardware MiTek has to offer.
The Innovation Zone The Innovation Zone was a focal point of the booth, bringing together customers, partners, and industry professionals to explore what’s new and evolving. •
MiTek® Visara™ — We introduced Visara, our MiTek AI-powered software, to help estimators and designers quickly understand, assess, and act on information buried within construction plans. Plans continue to grow more complex, and reviewing them accurately is critical. Visara helps surface key information faster, reducing the time spent searching through documents and bringing greater clarity to the review process.
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MiTek® Guardian™ — We expanded Guardian beyond preventative maintenance to include technical training, creating a broader automation services platform designed to help customers strengthen skills, maximize equipment performance, and proactively reduce costly downtime. Hands-on learning and Guardian Training is available through our new Technical Training Center in Earth City, Missouri.
Visitors also explored emerging automation concepts and technology advancements that demonstrate MiTek’s continued investment in machinery innovation. Through interactive displays and expert conversations, attendees gained insight into how MiTek is exploring new approaches to reliability, serviceability, operational performance, and future automation capabilities.
The MBP Zone Not only did we use our MiTek Builder Products (MBP) in the two-story structure, but we also showcased our featured connectors, fasteners, anchors, and structural hardware in the MBP Zone. The experience highlighted three key themes: •
Proven Performance through tested, code-compliant solutions.
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This interactive display gave visitors the opportunity to explore featured solutions up close and learn how MiTek Builder Products help customers improve performance, simplify installation, and reduce complexity in the field.
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Expanding the Conversation Beyond New Innovations While Visara and Guardian generated strong interest, attendees also explored the broader investments MiTek is making in software, automation, and operational support. •
MiTek® Cloud™ — Customers were interested in reducing technology complexity and supporting growth. Throughout the show, attendees learned how MiTek® Cloud™ helps component manufacturers simplify software management, strengthen business continuity, and spend less time managing technology so they can focus on production, customers, and growth.
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Siemens-Powered Innovation — MiTek’s continued partnership with Siemens was another key topic of discussion throughout BCMC. From the Innovation Zone to the show floor, attendees experienced how Siemenspowered technology is being integrated across MiTek automation solutions to improve reliability, simplify maintenance, enhance diagnostics, and optimize operational performance.
Featured examples included the Floor Web Saw, Hornet II Saw, and emerging automation concepts showcased in the Innovation Zone, demonstrating both the current and future impact of the partnership.
Learning Beyond the Booth BCMC attendees remained engaged throughout the MiTek Sessions, with a strong interest in MiTek AI-powered innovation, workflow automation, reusable design strategies, and connected software solutions.
Across multiple sessions, the conversation quickly shifted from understanding how solutions work to discussing how they could be applied within attendees’ own businesses. Customers explored ways to reduce rework, improve visibility, streamline workflows, and scale operations more efficiently.
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BCMC 2026 wasn’t just an opportunity to showcase new technology. It was an opportunity to reinforce what matters most: helping our customers succeed. Whether through software, automation, training, services, or builder products, we’re committed to solving real-world challenges and helping component manufacturers operate more efficiently, grow with confidence, and prepare for what’s next. Thank you to everyone who visited us in Columbus. We’re grateful for the conversations, feedback, and ideas shared throughout the week. To learn more about the solutions featured at BCMC or continue the conversation with our team, visit mii.com/bcmc.
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Electrical Supply: Motor: Highly Accurate: Stop Rail: Stops: Stop Blocks: Internal Components: Dimensions:
110 VAC 1/4 HP, 110 VAC, Linear Actuator +/- .010 Inches 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion Jig Bored Steel Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5 feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Height: 12 inches Depth: 12 inches
If you are looking for the fastest, most consistent way to measure and cut your product, then the Hain Measuring System (MEA) is your answer. The MEA changes from one length t any length instantly, up to 60’, without changing the operator’s position on the line. It is also highly accurate (+/- .010) and quickly moves from one length to the next in seconds. The MEA is designed for quick and easy setup and is simple to use. Even a first time user will be productive with little or no training required. It can adapt to any saw and can be mounted to any surface so that you can integrate the MEA with your existing setup. The MEA is versatile allowing “left” or “right” handed operation and measurement in “feet and inches” or “inches” depending on your preference. The MEA is also available in a “Skid Mounted” version.
theHAINCOMPANY 6125 Enterprise Drive, Unit 9 | Diamond Springs, CA 95619 530.295.8068 | sales@thehaincompany.com
2004 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw $40,000
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NOW $35,000
FOB HI • Waste Conveyor (under outfeed conveyor) • Extra Programmed Computer • New L1 and L2 Belt • 2 Extra Blades
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2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw
Design That Drives Production
• Servo Controlled Linear Saw • Touch Screen Computer (Windows XP) • Automated Infeed Deck • Infeed/Outfeed Roller Tables • Outfeed Queue Rollers
• Ink Jet Printer • Belt Waste Conveyor • 230 Volt / 3 Phase • Available March 2026 • Video available upon request
$59,500 NOW $47,500 FOB MN 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com
A truss plant isn’t just about square footage. It’s about efficiency, safety, and flow. CT Darnell Construction’s design-build approach delivers: • Facilities tailored to your operation and equipment • Smarter layouts for safer load-ins and faster turns • Integrated storage and optimized SKU management With nearly 40 years of LBM experience and more than 4,500 completed projects, we build turnkey truss facilities designed to perform from day one.
CT-Darnell.com | 800-353-0892 Visit CT-Darnell.com to see our latest truss project in action. © WTD Holdings, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved.
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Striebig Optisaw, model Optisaw Automatic (Type # 5164) vertical panel saw station, with angled frame supporting material being cut: Max. cutting height (vertical) 5′-4″, max. cutting length (horizontal) 15′-1″, max. cutting thickness 2.36″. Both vertical and horizontal analog measuring scales on frame. Cutting head manually rotates from vertically to horizontally for rip vs. cross-cutting, adjustable spacers for repetitive cuts, 5.25 HP saw motor, 9.84″ diameter blade, guide bearings for travel , push button controls, e-stop button and dust extraction hose (no vacuum included). Overall footprint of station 19′-1″ wide x 4′7″ deep x 7′-10″ height. Sold for $36,000 new. 208 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $14,490 NOW $7,997 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
2000 Alpine AutoMill Component Saw 2000 Alpine AutoMill model 343H, (5) blade component saw, cuts lumber from 2×3 through 2×12, from 18″ to 20′, 4-angle floor webs from 18″. Includes powered length and angulation, digital readouts, (1) 32″, (3) 18″ & (1) 20″ blade, shaker under-saw scrap conveyor, incline, PC with Windows 98 o/s, and outfeed conveyor. Decommissioned in 2018. Stored indoors. 480 volt ,3 phase electrical required. $10,497 NOW $5,997 FOB ON Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
Name Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Drive Board Drive Board
Brand
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$939.60
$469.80
$3,288.60
$641.05
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$534.65
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$3,649.17
$469.80
Dynapar Dynapar
$641.05 $1,603.95
Dynapar
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HC52550009000
$845.88
$5,075.28
Dynapar
3
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H220060110022
$534.65
$1,603.95
Dynapar
1
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H220060110422 PS
$529.57
$529.57
Dynapar
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H220060110422
$529.57
$1,059.14
$661.28
$661.28
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HR6250360900
Minarik
5
Rebuilt
115 Volt
Minarik
5
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230 Volt
Touch Screen Monitor
2
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7585DT-2 Open Frame Display 12.1"
Drive
Servostar
2
Rebuilt
Drives feeder chains
Cord for PC
Alpine
1
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$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Computer
1
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Programmed - Came from Alpine
Modbus
3
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TSX C USB MBP
$0.00 $0.00
Servo Motor
3
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MT304A1
$446.00
$1,338.00
Servo Motor
1
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MT302A1
$1,188.00
$1,188.00
E-Stop Control Cable
Telemecanique
1
New
XY2CE2A196H7
$440.61
$440.61
Selector Swith
Allen Bradley
2
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800EM-SM22
$36.71
$73.42
$169.71
$169.71
Selector Swith
Allen Bradley
1
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800MR-NH2QB
ICE Block / Contactor
Finder
5
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40.31 10 Amp 250 Volt 24 Volt D.C.
Ironman
1
Arms for Hold Down Chains
2
Live Deck Chain
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New New New
$0.00
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$0.00
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Right Hand; NH-BMQ-821-50-R-56
Gearbox
Grove Gear
2
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Carriage - Double Shaft; SP.23UF-2
$0.00 $859.28 $683.74 $400.00
$859.28 $683.74 $800.00
Gearbox
Grove Gear
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Right Hand; 23UF-1
$637.99
$637.99
Gearbox
Grove Gear
1
Used
Double Shaft; 20-UF-2
$1,498.00
$1,498.00
Gearbox
Grove Gear
1
New
Carriage - Double Shaft; (SP)MB23UF-2
$400.00
$400.00
Gearbox
Ironman
New
Angle; NH-FH-826-50-HR-23
Gearbox Gearbox
2
$400.00
$800.00
1
McGill
4
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CF 1 1/4 S
$27.05
$108.20
Philips
5
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F15T8/CF
$3.89
$19.45
2
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BAD GEARBOX FOR PARTS: SP MB26Y-2
$0.00
Used
Computer / Data Cable Lumber Hold Down Springs & Bolts
7
New
Lumber Hold Down Chain Sprocket
1
New
Lumber Chain Sprocket
1
New
Shaker Mount Plate
27
New
Overhead Arm Guide Rollers & Bushings
56
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Shaker Pan Bushings
3
New
Lumber Stops
2
Saw Brake Rotors Saw Brake Calipers
Angle; SP MB26Y-2
$0.00
Grove Gear Grove Gear
Guide Bearings Cabinet Light Bulbs
Box of Misc. Gearbox Parts
1 Used & 1 New
$1,686.00
Telomatic
New
$0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Red - Under Shaker
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
@ end of arms
3
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2 Large; 1 Small
4
New & Used
2 New; 07280000
$0.00 $0.00 $176.54
$706.16
Misc. Brake Parts / Caliper Mounts
Used
$0.00
Misc. Data Cables
New
$0.00
Saw Blade
3
Retipped & Resharpened 32"
$0.00
Alpine AutoMill RS Parts Alpine AutoMill RS Parts per Uploaded PDF
2002 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw Includes [3] 20-inch blades, [1] 30-inch blade, [1] 12-inch blade and Hytrol powered, belt waste conveyor with side pans. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, with OEM catched-side monitor. Processes 2×3 through 2×12 and 4×2 material, from 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. This well-maintained saw includes spare set of blades, a substantial supply of spare electronic boards, cables, assorted spare parts. Also features a NEW system PC with the latest Windows operating system, and a reconditioned back-up PC. Comes with the original Matthews ink-jet marking system of unknown condition. $24,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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NEW 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 $890 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands $8,990 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com
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The Robots are Coming!
If you visited our BCMC booth in Columbus this year, then you got a close-up Edmond Lim, P.Eng. look at NEXBOT, an optional autonomous LimTek Solutions Inc. mobile robot (AMR) upgrade for NEXPLATE. Enventek has joined the growing list of suppliers bringing robotics to component plants, continuing our tradition of delivering practical, affordable automation solutions. NEXPLATE now comes fully loaded with advanced process-organization and smart-dispatch software, automating just-in-time delivery of collated truss plates to every truss build table. This next-generation solution increases total plant output by eliminating the hidden waste in traditional “lean” truss setups and reclaiming idle time for table crews and machinery. Move carts from NEXPLATE to truss build tables with NEXBOT — or manually, when preferred. At Enventek, our process-organization technology simplifies operations, increases production, and reduces labor requirements — while building on your existing investments in traditional automation. Whether deployed individually or as part of a complete plant solution, our systems can accelerate ROI, improve throughput, and increase profitability — helping your operation “pay for the robots.” It is remarkable that, as early as 2007, Larry and Dave Dalson of Enventek had already invented and refined four categories of truss-manufacturing automation, beginning with the RetroC.
NEXBOT bin cart (left) and manual bin cart (right)
They created the lumber picking and handling automation category with the Lumber PickLine. When they needed to feed the RetroC even faster, they developed SpeedCatch to catch and organize lumber more efficiently. PlantOne Projection/TV displays followed, helping organize SpeedCatch carts in front of truss build tables. Pick the lumber, cut the lumber, catch the lumber, build the trusses! Continued next page
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The top photo shows the new Bunk Feeder and/or Sub-Pick Feeder for the Lumber PickLine, along with the new optional steel lumber trough. The second photo shows the RetroC with the new optional 6th blade. Enventek remains the only supplier offering an automatically fed component saw with the one and only RetroC. The company was also the first to integrate and synchronize third-party table-puck automation and laser projection with PlantOne, displaying truss images directly over truss tables. Together, these technologies formed a total plant solution as early as 2007. NEXPLATE now completes the automation workflow at the truss-building stage. The foundation of any truss plant can be the RetroC, the only auto-feeding component saw of its kind. While it can be installed as a standalone upgrade to replace existing saws or add sawing capacity, the greater opportunity is a Fully Loaded RetroC: a complete system designed to Feed the Beast! The Enventek booth saw nonstop traffic at BCMC as word continues to spread about our proven, robust, and flexible systems. Our installed base continues to grow, and our customers are our best salespeople. Let us know when you’re ready for LimTek Process Organization Technology to maximize your investment in automation. https://limteksolutions.com/ #solutions
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Larry Dalson, Keith Namken, Dave Dalson, Kent Namken, Dwight Waldner, Ed Lim, and Michael Bell
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ACTUALLY, WE CAN SAY QUITE A LOT WITH LASER ACCURACY. To see meaningful labor savings, quality improvement and production gains, SL Lasers with their easy-to-see green light are nothing short of illuminating. They enhance worker accuracy and productivity, regardless of experience or primary language. They can reduce tedious setup time by up to 70%. No complex training or costly service agreements are required. And SL Lasers integrate seamlessly with any component design software and are quickly installed over existing equipment. We’ve been trailblazers in wood component laser projection since its very beginning, and we’re still delivering more rapid ROI for roof truss, wall and floor panel producers every day. Contact our enlightening team at Wood Tech Systems to see how SL Laser can deliver for you.
Newly enhanced projection speed improves optics, while advanced cooling of the diode ensures greater reliability of the heads.
SL Laser heads are simple to mount and easily installed over your existing assembly equipment with minimal disruption to operation.
Lasers improve the accuracy and productivity of any labor force, regardless of experience or primary language.
765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com Wood Tech Systems is a registered trade name of Wood Truss Systems, Inc.
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! W E N 2023 Northfield Model 410 Upcut Saw NEW 2023 Northfield model 410 upcut saw available for immediate shipment. 90/90 degree cuts to 4″ x 10″ capacity (fence forward position) to 2″ x 14″ (fence rearward position). Saw is configured for material from left to right, with 3″ x 6″ air operated cylinder, filter, regulator, lubricator, 10 HP motor, enclosed steel base with cast iron table, magnetic starter and adjustable operating speed from 20 to 60 CPM. Includes optional two-palm controls, additional 4″ dust outlet, NEMA 12 electrics with fused disconnect and two 18″ diameter 60 tooth blades with 1″ diameter bore. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $18,630 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
2005 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw 2005 Alpine ALS 276C linear-feed saw (Refurbished in 2015). Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, 60”+ scarf cuts, internally optimizes material (up to 11 7/8″ x 1.5″ EWP). Includes 15-foot idler roller infeed conveyor, 15-foot idler roller outfeed conveyor, and under-saw scrap conveyor with belt-type incline. All servo-controlled functions, Microsoft Windows 10 OS, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes any available spare parts. No printer is included. 230v, 3 ph power, 70A electrical required. Includes step-down transformer. 125 PSI air required. $39,991 NOW $35,997 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627
2022 Spida Sprint S600 Wall Panel Saw • Automated Wall Panel Component Cutting & Marking as directed by your Wall Panel Design Software • S600 Up-Cut Saw (Square Cut Only) • 7.5 HP / 3 Phase Braked Saw Motor with 24" Blade • Enclosed Hood & 2 Hand Control for Operator Safety • 20' of Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table with Automated Length Stop/Plate Positioner • 20' Infeed Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table • Industrial Touch Screen Computer • Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name • Spare Parts • Excludes: Dust Collector, Installation/ Training & Annual Technical Support Fee $60,000 NOW $55,000 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
Used TCT EZ Trimmer • Model CT041-2000 • 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Capacity • Double 45 Degree Bevels on Pitches from 0/12 thru 12/12 • Cycle Time: 15 Pieces / Minute • Air: 9 CFM at 80 PSI • Electrical: 230 Volt / 3 Phase /20 Amp / 5 HP Motor $11,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com
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Sub Component Nailer Speed Up Your Production of wall panels, windows, doors, and other sub components
Block Sizes: 2x4 & 2x6 framing lumber, any length Nail Cycle Time: 1 nail 1 sec; 2 nail 2 sec; 3 nail 3 sec Machine Set Up Time: 1 sec from any prior set up Air Supply: 125 psi at 30 CFM, nothing less Electrical Supply: 120 VAC Frame: 1/4” steel plates mounted to heavy duty roll top tables and 2x2 skids mounted no install Transfer System: Pneumatic transfer for finished sub component assembly Covers: 3/16” thick aluminum Shipping Weight: 1000 lbs including crate Dimensions: Height 48”, Width 48”, Depth 10” MADE IN AMERICA BY AMERICANS See it in Action!
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2019 Spida Gen 8 Apollo Saw with Automation Saw with automation features a 17″ touch screen, with Win.7 O/S for truss cutting software. Cuts automated angles from 10 to 170 degrees, cross-cut maximum depth of up to 5.9 inches, with scarf cuts of up to 36 inches long. Automated turntable for setting angles and length stop/pusher. Saw features a 7.5 HP, 3ph motor, with direct drive of its 17.7-inch diameter blade, includes stroke limiter, plexiglass cutting shield, MDF profiled cutting bench top with a dust collection port. 48″ x 72″ tubular steel saw frame. Includes 20-ft. in-feed, 10-ft. outfeed roller conveyor, material in from the left to right outfeed of cut material. 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electric required. $49,490 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
Pricteion! c Redu 2006 Alpine TimberMill 4-14 Web Saw • Roof & Floor Truss Web Saw • Cut 4x2 and 2x4 thru 2x8 Lumber from 11” to 14’ • (4) 16” Blades powered by 5 HP Motors • Powered Angulation & Carriage (setup with pointers & scales) • Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor • 480 Volt / 3 Phase • Video available upon request $39,500 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
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December 2020 Spida Sprint S600 Wall Panel Saw • Automated Wall Panel Component Cutting & Marking as directed by your Wall Panel Design Software • S600 Up-Cut Saw (Square Cut Only) • 7.5 HP / 3 Phase Braked Saw Motor with 24" Blade • Enclosed Hood & 2 Hand Control for Operator Safety • 20' of Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table with Automated Length Stop/Plate Positioner
• 10' Infeed Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table • 24" Industrial Touch Screen Computer • Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name • Dust Collector • Current use is a low volume shop • Excludes: Installation/Training & Annual Technical Support Fee
$79,000 NOW 65,000 FOB MO
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New Simpson Strong-Tie EasyFrame Saws A fast method for cutting and marking structural wood components for use in wall panels and trusses. It features high resolution printing on the dimensional lumber and an internal optimization program to reduce waste. The marking system marks the framing layout in sequence using InkJet printing. There are three models available: the EasyCut Angle 24, EasyCut Straight 24, and the Chop Saw version. All three models provide high-resolution printing and optimization. Each comes with an EasyFrame infeed and outfeed, which can be adjusted in length to fit your needs using 2-ft and 6-ft modules.
Model: 89060-501R, Includes a 16′ infeed AutoDeck for processing up to 16′ long 2×3 through 2×12 material with a Left to Right feed in a “U” configuration. The Blade features a 16-valve front face printer, and is wall panel ready with an optional edge printer. Includes an optional skewed out-feed conveyor, and standard 90º waste conveyor. The saw also includes many available spare parts. 230v/3Ph power, working air pressure as specified by the OEM.
$87,495 FOB OH
Price Based on Configuration
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Price: $237,900 FOB: ND
The Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that sub-component 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, which reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.
The new Terminailer V.8 improves on the previous generation Terminailer in several key ways: All new HMI/Software
Reengineered air system
• Siemens Pivoting HMI Touchscreen display to operate from either side • On-screen tutorial for all menu items • Operator now controls functions such as process speed, nail spacing, nail patterns, etc. • Simplified input commands Nail Feed Complete Redesign • All new frame to allow for redesigned nail coil placement with direct feed path • EverWin PN90-PAL industrial tools now standard equipment • New nail guides with spring-loaded tensioners • Nail coils move with vertical travel of the nail guns
• SMC “Soft–Start” Pneumatics • Simplified air for control to all components: lift– cylinders, triggers, stop–gate, etc. • Direct air supply to each nail gun for improved nailing performance • All pneumatic elements are clearly labeled for EZ service and adjustment Overall Features • Pharmaceutical grade assembly, industrial grade durability • “Block–wheel” redesign for 3X increased applied force • Approximately 1,200# of applied clamping force resulting in straighter finished • Subcomponents from even the poorest lumber • Larger doors for easier access to interior elements including coil–nail spools
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 its location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location misfires 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! 208 volt, 3-phase, 21 (full load) Amps, 60 Hz electrical required. 50 SCFM @ 100 PSI air required. Net weight 7,000 lbs..
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26', 32', 36' & 40' available, Split Rollers optional New Monet Power Deck Infeed Decks Heavy-duty, 5-chain feed system to bring material to the infeed of the component saw. 16′ wide x 20′ long x 36″ high. Transfers 6′ to 20′ lumber lengths. Option for 6-arm Power Deck available at an additional cost. Features auto-feed advance, foot pedal override forward and reverse, variable speed control, double bearing construction, softstart and soft-stop and e-stop cable. Base price shown. 480 volt, 3 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. (Prices start at $31,000.) Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2016 Alpine AutoMill HP Component Saw Alpine AutoMill HP, model 349C component saw. Servo controlled computerized saw sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network, or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files), semiautomated control (via touch-screen input) or manual mode. It has (23) axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, and auto management reporting. The HP cuts from 2′-6″ to 20′-0″ long material in size range from 2×3″ through 2×12″, and 4-angle floor webs from 2′-0″. Includes [3] 18″, [1] 20″ and [1] 30″ blades with air brakes, Windows 7 o/s and under-saw scrap conveyor. The Windows 7 o/s can be upgraded to a version of Windows 10 that will be supported until 2032, at an additional expense.
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Monet FWA 500 CA Automated Floor Web Saw In answer to the demands of high-volume customers comes the Monet DeSauw FWA 500 CA (Automated Controls) floor web saw. The 500 CA is perfect for component manufacturers who routinely run floor trusses in high volumes with variable web geometry. Another primary feature is enhanced safety through automation which eliminates the need to open the saw motor cabinets other than for periodic service. The 500 CA includes automation for all blades, including the fixed cut-off blade for minimal waste. Lumber infeed speed is variable up to sixty (60) boards per minute, while the powered carriage utilizes rack and pinion drive with airlock for set accuracy throughout the production run. Your operator will easily download batches to the 500 CA saw from your design software via an ethernet connection to a MS Windows 10 industrial PC with a 17″ monitor housed in a stand-alone console. If you frequently batch floor web cutting, and if enhanced safety with increased productivity are a concern, then an automated Monet FWA 500 CA may be the right selection for you. More information click
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The Legacy of Visionary Tommy Wood By Alison Karrer, Product Manager – Wall Panels, Eagle Metal
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eeing everyone at BCMC and talking about how far we’ve come as an industry, I was reminded of what a visionary we had in Tommy Wood. Like FedEx founder Fred Smith, Tommy was born and raised in Marks, Mississippi — a small-town beginning for a man with big ideas. Lowell Thomas “Tommy” Wood earned an associate degree in drafting from Northwest Community College, then built the rest of his remarkable expertise through determination and self-study. From unassuming beginnings, who could have foreseen that he would give us the foundation in the wall panel industry that we continue to build upon today? Hired in 1978, Tommy advanced to lead the engineering department at Pacific Buildings in Marks, Mississippi. Founded by the Self family in June 1968, the company manufactured trusses and wall panels alongside its California sister company, Pacific Modules, Inc. This is where Tommy met Ted Dasher of Birmingham, Alabama, creator of the DOS-based software program The Plan, a wall panel design solution. They partnered to improve the software, where Tommy introduced the parent-child relationship, which we all know as Dynamic Modeling: “Where you go, I will follow.” This concept became a cornerstone of the software and influenced the industry immensely. In 1986, Tommy and his wife moved to Birmingham, where he joined Ted Dasher’s company as a consultant to advance the software’s functionality and sales. He drafted specifications on many platform enhancements while traveling nationwide to support sales, becoming the public face of the company. His industry expertise, charm, and quick wit helped him connect with audiences and earn their attention and respect. By anticipating evolving industry demands, Tommy helped shape The Plan into a versatile solution for manufacturers nationwide. That vision gained momentum in 1987, when Ted Dasher & Associates hired the remarkably talented young programmer Clark Padgett. Clark played a pivotal role in turning Tommy’s ambitious concepts into reality. Around the same time, Tommy developed and patented the “Light Bar,” an LED system mounted to framing tables that displayed the locations of inserts and studs while eliminating the need for a costly marking saw — a bright idea in every sense of the phrase. Adopted by wall panel manufacturers across the industry, the Light Bar remains in use today.
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In 1989, a contract dispute arose after Tommy helped increase company sales but was not granted the partnership he had been promised. While Ted shifted his focus to selling and leasing hardware, Tommy left the company and founded Comsoft in Trussville, Alabama, in 1990. Clark joined him, seeing an exciting opportunity to develop a new solution as the platform supporting The Plan approached its limits. Guided by Tommy, Clark, the unsung hero in this story, spent the next year and a half working intensively in Tommy’s basement to program a highly dynamic software product. This dynamic duo was magic together; they were Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla; I could go on but you get the idea 😉. Through the relationships he built during his travels, along with his welcoming, humble manner and passion for the industry, Tommy secured support for his software vision from several companies — an impressive achievement. Each placed their trust in his reputation, foresight, and commitment to the industry. In return, he provided them with software for as long as they remained in business and retained ownership of their companies. Their backing supplied the capital Tommy and Clark needed to develop and launch their product — and a new software star was born named WallBuilder. Through his relationship with Jerry Koskovich of Koskovich Company, Tommy was introduced to Alan Kearon of Pryda in Melbourne, Australia, in the early 1990s. Pryda needed a solution to its wall panel production challenges. Impressed by Tommy’s vision and software, Alan formed an alliance with him, and Pryda adopted the software for its market. This was especially notable because Australian framing methods differ significantly from those used in the United States. Although WallBuilder was already flexible enough to meet many of Pryda’s design requirements, Clark used his expertise to expand WallBuilder’s capabilities by adding functionality such as noggins and notched plates for studs. Tommy and Clark also developed Plant Net, a pioneering paperless system that delivered information directly to key wall panel workstations while tracking production time. First installed and tested at Hoida in De Pere, Wisconsin, Plant Net continues to be used across the United States and Canada today. Its capabilities went well beyond sending WallBuilder files to the production floor: it also interpreted Hoida’s MiTek truss files for cutting and assembly. And the innovation did not stop there. Plant Net integrated with equipment such as TigerStop, the Light Bar, and, later, the automatic stops on Basic Automation’s wall panel component and framing tables.
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Driven by a passion for innovation, Tommy continued expanding his vision after successfully launching his software and gaining market share very quickly. Then in 1996, drawing on his experience with Triad, he purchased Carlson Systems’ wall panel equipment in Omaha, Nebraska, and relocated his business from Trussville, Alabama, to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he hired Doug Dodd, and together they improved the newly acquired equipment. Tommy then founded Basic Automation and transformed the Carlson product line. He redesigned the subcomponent nailer all the way through to the multitool bridge and paired a Tiger Stop measuring system with an upcut Hamilton or Vista saw to create an affordable, software-driven cutting solution. As Tommy’s vision expanded, so did his involvement in automation. He formed a relationship with Makron, a Finnish manufacturer of automated wall panel equipment. The opportunity emerged when one of Tommy’s customers, Glaize Components of Winchester, Virginia, purchased several machines, requiring Plant Net software to communicate effectively. Within a short time, Clark worked his magic and the task was completed. This began a lasting alliance with Makron and eventually led to his acquisition of the exclusive North American sales rights for its Plant Net-driven equipment line — another example of how Tommy turned an unexpected challenge into an industry-changing opportunity. So, you think that would be the end of the story, but it was not! Next, he hired several engineers and developed his own fully automated line called IntelliFrame. By 2000, Tommy’s growing vision needed a bigger home. He moved the operation to a much larger facility in Southaven, Mississippi, bringing Basic Automation and Comsoft together under one roof as Intelligent Building Systems. Three years later, Truswal acquired the company, setting the stage for a new integrated software platform. Clark then worked his programming magic, merged the two software products in record time, two months for prime time — and closing one remarkable chapter while opening the next. Tommy’s energy seemed boundless, fueled by a genuine desire to give his customers the very best. Whether demonstrating his software or helping someone choose the right equipment or solution for their operation, he had a special gift for making people feel valued, capable, and heard. For Tommy, success was never simply about money; it was about building lasting relationships throughout the remarkable industry of component manufacturing.
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What Made Tommy Special Tommy’s software innovations and equipment designs attracted widespread industry interest and inspired many others. MiTek even sought to acquire his business, but Tommy chose Truswal because its values aligned with his own. He often emphasized that the framing table was the most profitable station and developed solutions to keep production flowing, including running a mixture of exterior and interior wall panels on a single framing line. Tommy was not only a software genius and production expert, but also a gifted teacher who shared his knowledge without ever making it feel like a lesson. Genuine and engaging, he commanded attention through self-deprecating anecdotes, jokes, and industry stories, using his wit to make complex ideas memorable. Because he truly lived and breathed the industry, he could evaluate every aspect of an operation — including product type, expected volume and growth, available space, and upfront capital — to recommend the right balance of equipment, labor, automation, and manual processes. One of Tommy’s most memorable qualities was his compassion and generosity. He supported many causes, including Taunton Family Children’s Home in Wewahitchka, Florida and the ISUS Trade & Technology Prep Community School in Dayton, Ohio. That alternative high school helped redirect young people by providing hands-on education in trades, construction technology, and manufacturing. No article could fully capture every side of Tommy. Beyond his contributions to the industry, he was a devoted father, a true friend, and a barbecue enthusiast who even hosted a booth at the Memphis in May barbecue contest. He loved fishing, hunting, the great outdoors, and music — a passion complemented by his beautiful voice. It is easy to overlook the person behind the accomplishments, but there was far more to Tommy than most could imagine. Although we lost him far too soon, his humility, generosity, and vision live on in the industry he dedicated his life to improving. While writing this article, I spoke with Tommy’s wife, Judy, who shared one of his favorite sayings: “If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind.” That perfectly captured Tommy — he was always moving forward. I love and miss you, Tommy!
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Introducing the Simpson Strong-Tie EasyFrame automated marking system. A combination saw and printer, EasyFrame cuts detailed wall panel framing members that are pre-marked for fast, accurate assembly. Designed for efficiency, EasyFrame prints framing plans directly onto lumber, including locations of boards, connectors, wiring and more. It can be paired with a manual or automated saw, and features a blade enclosure for safety. Powerful software also lets you ensure precision and optimize material use. EasyFrame is supported by our installation and onboarding services, training and technical expertise. It’s a smart way to equip customers for wall panel jobs while setting your business apart. ®
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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, 96" tall x 10-foot-wide 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 width extension to 13-ft, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum, and midway fence.
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! W E N 2007 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts, optimizes material, production rates +2000 pieces per 8 hr. shift. Includes 16- foot ICC-brand infeed deck, 20-foot-long infeed roller and 16-foot powered outfeed conveyor, Matthews “Mperia V” series 8000 printer (one 3
½” face) added in 2022, and undersaw belt scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions. Windows 10 o/s. Includes Servotronix upgrade, recent saw head bushing, bevel motor and gearbox installed in 2024, spare blade, all available spare parts and digital operator’s manual.
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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Ready for long hours of accurately cutting OSB, fiberglass reinforced sheathing, and virtually any other sheathing material specified. The 7400 XL features a quiet 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8″ maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 96" tall x 13-foot-wide 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. The 7400 XL is dust-collection-ready for easy connection. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, laser guide, stop bar, dust vacuum and midway fence.
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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.
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Bringing More to the Table at BCMC 2026 By Eide Machinery Sales, Inc.
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hank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us at BCMC 2026! It was another great show, and we enjoyed the opportunity to connect with component manufacturers and showcase equipment and automation solutions designed to improve cutting, jigging, and truss production.
We brought plenty to the show floor this year, starting with the ProCut™ UC Linear Saw and ProDeck™ Lumber Infeed. The ProCut™ UC Linear Saw is built for roof, floor, and wall panel components, including webs, chords, sliders, and wedges, and it can cut up to four boards high. Six-position clamping squares securely hold lumber in place for spot-on accuracy. Dual push-button controls and a clear Makrolon® saw blade guard provide hands-free cutting with complete visibility throughout the cut cycle. The fully enclosed saw chamber also features four 4” dust collection outlets ready to connect to your dust extraction system. The ProCut™ features a 16’ 6” powered infeed conveyor, 20’ exit conveyor, and servo-controlled measuring system for accurate lengths. Multipass cutting makes longer scarf cuts possible. Keeping lumber supplied to the saw is the ProDeck™. Available in standard 8’, 16’, and 24’ sizes, with greater and custom lengths available upon request. The ProDeck™ provides a steady supply of lumber to the Lumber Infeed. From there, lumber is accumulated and dispensed to the sawyer for processing, helping keep material moving and production flowing.
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Two Solutions Come Together at the Table For Eide, one of the highlights of this year’s booth was something a little different: a Universal™ - Double Jack Table, combining two of our table solutions into one display. The Universal™ Table is designed to add to and extend WizardPDS® Automation on an existing table line, even discontinued models. Universal™ Tables can be added to an existing WizardPDS® ChannelS® retrofit or included as an option with a new retrofit package. They work with all table and gantry types and are available for no-rail, track-on-floor, and recessed-track configurations. Most importantly, they’re built Wizard-ready for quick automation installation. On the other side of this year’s combination was our Double Jack solution, designed specifically for jacks and small trusses. Jack and small trusses make up a growing percentage of production for many component manufacturers, but conventional setups can consume valuable line and floor space. The Double Jack configuration tackles that challenge by allowing production on both sides of the table. With WizardPDS® equipped automation on both sides of the table, assemblers can quickly build two trusses on one table, using half the space of a conventional setup. The system can be used as a shorter, standalone workstation or incorporated at the end of an existing line, making better use of available production space while increasing jack truss capacity. By combining the flexibility of our Universal™ Table with the production advantages of the Double Jack configuration, BCMC attendees could see another example of how Eide solutions can be adapted to fit the equipment, space, and production requirements already in their plants.
See WizardPDS® in Action Of course, no Eide booth at BCMC would be complete without WizardPDS® ChannelS® Automation. We brought our signature operational retrofit tables to the show, giving attendees the opportunity to see WizardPDS® automation at work.
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WizardPDS® allows manufacturers to automate as much, or as little, of their table line as they need. Systems can be installed across an entire line or strategically added to a section of a line to capture the bulk of a production schedule. New table installations and retrofit systems for existing equipment are both available. That flexibility is at the heart of what we do. Whether you’re looking to improve cutting, jigging, truss assembly, or other areas of your production process, Eide works with you to find solutions that fit your equipment, available floor space, and production goals.
Built on Relationships Behind everything we brought to BCMC is a team of people who put their knowledge, experience, and hard work into the equipment and solutions we offer. We’re thankful for the Eide team members who helped make this year’s show possible, as well as those back home who keep things moving while we’re away. Most importantly, we want to thank our customers for their continued trust and support in Eide. BCMC gives us a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face, hear what manufacturers are experiencing in their plants, and learn more about what they need from their equipment. We value the relationships we’ve built throughout the component manufacturing industry and appreciate every opportunity to help our customers find solutions for their operations. We appreciate the conversations, feedback, and relationships that continue to help shape what we do. Thank you again to everyone who visited Eide at BCMC 2026. Whether you stopped by to see the equipment in action, ask a question, or simply say hello, we were glad to have you at our booth. Didn’t get a chance to see us at BCMC, or saw something you’d like to learn more about? Reach out to Eide to talk about what we can bring to your operation.
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NWH 76" Finish Roller • 76" Long x 24" Diameter Rollers • Throat Opening is adjustable from 1 1/2" to 5 1/2" (currently set at 1 1/2") • Front & Rear Safety Bars • Dual 5 HP Gear Motors with Brakes (3 Phase) • Excludes Roller Conveyor in Photos $26,900 NOW $23,850 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
Pricteion! c e R du 2003 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw • 5 Blade Automated Component Saw • Cuts 2x3 through 2x12 from 11" to 20'-0" • Computer, Enclosure & Stand • Waste Conveyor (under saw) • Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) • Video available upon request • Add $12,500 for 6 Chain Live Deck $16,500 NOW $14,900 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
Used - 2005 Model 305 Infeed Conveyor Designed for use with all component saws. To include: Soft Start ~ Soft Stop Inverter System. Programmable load sensing; Overload / Jamb sensing shut down feature. Gear motor providing conveyor speed of 36' per minute. Forward and reversing controls for location at both ends of conveyor unit. Material capacity range - 4' through 24' lumber. Chain deck pedestals 20' long with cross bracing. Staging area at the saw independent of the live deck system. 30,000lb. Deck capacity. Call for pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com PHONE: 800-289-5627
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Used Upcut Saw Used upcut saw, 90-degree cuts only, includes blade cowling and edge fence, 24″ diameter blade with one spare blade, foot pedal control and dust vent throat. 208v / 230v /460v, 3-phase electrical required. $5,990 FOB NH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2013 Alpine ALS 4.0H Linear Saw • High Performance Linear Feed Saw (Non-Beveling) • High Performance L1 & L2 Motors and Gear Boxes • Servo Blade Motor with 20.5" Blade • Blade Motor was replaced in Late 2024 • Touchscreen Monitor
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New Monet 5-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4×2 floor truss webs from 13 inches and 90-90 blocks from 7 inches, to 4 foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixedquadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, scrap conveyor and cut-off blade. Options available for longer carriage length, incline scrap conveyor, and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase, 60 Amp electrical. 50 PSI air at 5 CFM required.
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• 10 Each - Standard 20 Ton Track Mounted Heads with 10" x 10" Platens (refurbished in 2011) • 6 Each - 2011 Double 40 Ton Track Mounted Heads with 10" x 15" Platens • 2 Each - 2021 Double 40 Ton Track Mounted Heads with 10" x 15" Platens • 2 Each - 10 HP Two Stage Hydraulic Systems with Controls (230 Volt / 3 Phase) • Track System for 55' Scissor & Flat Bottom Trusses • 1 E a c h - P e a k H e a d Tr a c k (perpendicular to base line)
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Consistent Management Across Locations With Freedom to Choose Plate Vendors Todd Drummond
Imagine, if you will, two different component manufacturers (CMs) owned by the same parent company bidding against each other on the same project. Each location wants the order. As they compete on price, they drive down their own company’s revenue and gross margin. One location may win the job, but the parent company receives less for the work.
This is very real and happens every day. At Todd Drummond Consulting (TDC), I know of multiple instances within large lumber and building material (LBM) companies where their own CM locations compete for the same projects. Based on TDC’s experience, the accumulated revenue lost through this internal competition runs into millions of dollars. How much easier would this be to manage if authorized employees across locations could view the same project on one platform? A shared project record would help teams identify overlapping bids, coordinate responsibility, and review pricing before quotes are sent. What would preventing even a portion of that needless revenue loss be worth to your company? My first two articles in this “Freedom to Choose Any Plate Vendor” series explained how the Truss WorkMinute Estimator (TWE) will support plate-vendor choice and add automated work minutes. For companies with multiple locations, TWE and AppWright will also support consistent management as the business grows, merges operations, and evaluates supplier relationships.
Integrate Acquired CMs With Less Disruption As companies grow through acquisitions and mergers, newly acquired CMs often face pressure to adopt the parent company’s plate vendor. Fragmented information can drive that push: leadership wants consistent bids, schedules, and reports, and a single vendor may appear to be the easiest way to get them.
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TWE and AppWright will allow the company to unify management information without requiring every CM to use the same plate vendor. AppWright already supports bidding, scheduling, customer records, and daily management across locations. TWE is being developed to extend that environment across all five major plate-vendor environments. TWE is a browser-based application that imports and stores critical truss data and calculates work minutes. The combined AppWright/TWE management environment can be highly customized to the parent company’s bidding, approval, scheduling, and reporting practices. An acquired CM can then be integrated through those shared management practices while retaining its existing plate vendor, design software, and engineering practices. This removes the need to change vendors simply to bring information together and avoids the added disruption of an engineering-system conversion. It also reduces unnecessary pressure on the acquired team while helping leadership manage the larger company consistently.
Strengthen Your Position in Plate Vendor Negotiations That continuity strengthens management’s hand in plate-vendor negotiations. When changing suppliers also means rebuilding daily business processes, the disruption limits practical alternatives. Keeping those processes in place gives leadership greater freedom to evaluate plate pricing, engineering support, responsiveness, and overall value. Engineering transitions still require planning, but fewer business functions need to be tied to that decision. A company can keep a strong supplier relationship at one location while considering a better fit elsewhere. Good vendors deserve honest dealing and fair treatment. Practical alternatives allow management to negotiate with confidence while maintaining relationships that earn the company’s business.
Keep Your KPIs and Add Work Minutes Board feet, piece count, square footage, sales dollars, gross-margin dollars, and other familiar KPIs remain useful. TWE will bring those measurements into live reports and allow management to compare them with automated work minutes. Leaders gain a clearer view of how each order uses available capacity.
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With straightforward equipment and material selections, TWE will calculate expected work minutes for the configured production methods. Setup, cutting, assembly, handling, lumber sizes, and quantities affect the result. Despite different plants having different capabilities, the company gets a consistent calculation structure. Two orders with similar board footage can require very different amounts of work. Likewise, the same work may require different labor at plants with different equipment. Work minutes make those differences visible before management commits capacity. They represent expected labor effort; converting that effort into a schedule still requires consideration of crews, equipment availability, and bottlenecks.
Share Capacity and Resources Across Locations With AppWright/TWE, management will be able to view capacity schedules across locations and move projects between them with just a few mouse clicks. This shared view helps leaders distribute work according to available labor, equipment, and production capacity, making better use of the company’s resources while protecting delivery commitments. Shared project records will keep the receiving location, sales team, and corporate management working from the same information. Schedules, responsibilities, and project communications can stay together, making handoffs easier to manage. Leadership gains clearer oversight, and employees spend less time making phone calls, sending separate updates, or searching for the latest project status.
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Prepare for the December Release Goal Our target for the initial TWE production release is December 1, 2026. Companies can prepare by identifying the reports leadership needs across locations, the equipment and materials used at each plant, and where employees currently reenter or reconcile information. The company’s data remains its own, with access managed according to employee responsibilities. Supplier choice also carries responsibility. TWE does not authorize using one vendor’s engineering software with another vendor’s plates. Each location must honor its agreements and applicable engineering requirements; any such combination requires the engineering software provider’s express written permission. Which decision is hardest to make consistently across your locations: pricing, scheduling, or allocating capacity? Send me a brief note with your number of locations and that challenge. We can start there and discuss where TWE and AppWright could help.
Todd Drummond Consulting helps manufacturers identify what is limiting performance, whether it begins with workflow, labor visibility, capacity planning, training, scheduling, handoffs, or leadership decisions. With nearly 40 years of manufacturing experience and almost 25 years as a full-time consultant, I provide practical guidance that helps leaders simplify work, improve flow, reduce waste, protect margins, and move forward with confidence. Review my client testimonials to see what other manufacturers have said about working with Todd Drummond Consulting. “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?” Luke 14:28 (KJV) todd@todd-drummond.com | www.todd-drummond.com | 603-748-1051
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Software That Brings Machine, Operator and Output Together Designed, developed, tested and supported in-house, Spida software connects equipment, operators and production data to help your plant run with greater visibility, reliability and control.
From Job Data to Factory Flow In modern frame and truss manufacturing, performance depends on more than steel, motors and mechanics. Software plays a critical role in how jobs are loaded, equipment is set up, operators interact with machinery and production keeps moving. At Spida, software is built into the machinery experience from the start.
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2022 Wescana Finish Roller Press
Wescana WFR16, 16-ft final roller with 24″ diameter rollers. Twin 5 HP drive systems (10 HP total), with dual safety bars and dual e-stop buttons. 460V, 14A, 3-phase electrical required.
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$49,900 FOB AZ Reconditioned Robbins 14' Finish Roller • 14' x 24" Diameter Rollers • Safety Bars on Both Sides • Two 5 HP Motors / 230 or 460 Volt / 3 Phase • New Electrical, Motors & Gearboxes with Brakes • New Sprockets, Chains & Limit Switches • Reconditioned in September 2026
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2007 120′ Mitek Side Eject Trackless Gantry System Overall length 139′, working length 120′. This system features (15) 6′ 3″ x 14′ slotted steel top tables, (14) ejectors, (2) 24″ diameter gantry heads with safety bars and laser proximity sensors, and 10 hp motors, and (2) park stations. Also includes transfer rollers, (38) powered roller conveyors and (32) idler conveyors. Also includes a 2007 MiTek finish roller press with a 16′ 4″ throat and 24″ diameter rollers and 10hp motors.. 480v, 3 phase power.
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Hydro-Air / MiTek Pedestal Clamp System & Transfer Cart Hydro-Air model 6 and MiTek Mono Press heads with (21) magnetic pedestals and 14′ x 40-ft long steel floor plate. Includes boom sub-assemblies and hydraulic reservoirs for each clamp. Also includes all spare parts and one large transfer cart. 230 volt, 3-phase electrical required. $17,990 FOB NH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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EMSI Field Repair Press EMSI 10 Ton Field Repair Truss Press System. Complete with: 1/2 HP, 115 Volt, 50/60 Cycle Universal Motor – Operates at voltage as low as 60 volts. 10,000 PSI Portable Power Pack with Two Speed Operation – 200 cu in/min @ 0–200 psi, 20 cu in/min @ 200–10,000 psi and Externally Adjustable Relief Valve (unit weight 55 lbs.). C-Clamp Assembly with 8" Maximum Reach, 4" x 5" Pressing Platen (optional platen available for 4” x 2”). Independent 10 Ton Hydraulic Cylinder. 10’ Hydraulic Hose Assembly with Quick Disconnect Coupling. Handle with 24 Volt Remote Electrical Pendant. Call for Price Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
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1977 Joos Stand-alone Hydraulic Press 1977 Joos stand-alone hydraulic press, model HP-150, platen is 10-ft wide x 5-ft deep x 2-ft high. Used by seller to press RV trusses. 240 volt, 3 phase, 80 Amp electrical required. $9,995 NOW $8,499 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
2002 Krepl-Stroj End-eject Floor Truss Machine End-eject floor machine with floor finish roller press, 40-ft working length, builds 12″ to 24″ deep 4×2 floor trusses. Clamping is ontable air cylinders with toggle controls. Includes idler roll leading to floor finish press. Gantry press head has a 7 HP drive motor. Includes electrical panel and inverter installed in 2024. Needs safety bar repairs. Model RF2300. Made in the Czech Republic. Floor finish press, 12″ diameter rolls, 5 HP motor.
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TruStance Pedestal Jig System The TruStance Pedestal Jig System was developed to solve the problems associated with pedestal jig systems, while retaining and enhancing all the advantages. The system features track mounted pedestals with a track and lockdown design, movable pedestals, and a roller lift assembly. The pedestal tops are 30″ above the floor, creating a comfortable working height. The ability to configure the system in a very small footprint makes it ideal for any size truss plant. It is designed to use with a ‘C-clamp’ type press. With the ability to install the interchangeable crossmembers and angle iron stops on both track mounted and movable pedestals, the system can be configured to meet the needs of even the most complicated truss designs. Movable pedestals can be moved and locked down efficiently; the 4″ thick steel base provides the weight needed to keep them in position. Bottom chord pedestals are installed on the steel track mounted to the floor. Pedestals are easy to move and rigidly lock into place with threaded rod locks. The optional air activated roller lift assembly raises the truss above the jig to be easily ejected. Its versatile design allows it to be configured for any set-up. TruStance recommends a (16) pedestal system for roof trusses to 60-ft in span. 120 volt, 1 phase, 20 Amp electrical required. 50 PSI air required.
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Seeing the Possibilities at BCMC By the Paragon Team
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e had a great week at BCMC. It was good to catch up with customers, meet manufacturers who were seeing Paragon for the first time, and get our team together on the show floor. We had a lot to show this year, and watching people react to what we’ve been working on made the months of preparation worth it. D.A.N.’s single-component optimization was a particular highlight. We enjoyed seeing people light up as they watched it optimize a truss, then start asking questions about how they could use it in their own shop. These demos led to some of our best conversations of the week.
Putting Optimization to Work Designers know there can be several ways to make a truss work. Finding time to compare those options is another matter, especially when there’s a stack of jobs waiting. D.A.N. explores alternatives in lumber grades, web configurations, and plate angle and placement to find potential savings. Manufacturers set the preferences that guide that process, so the results reflect their materials and production priorities. The lowest material cost isn’t always the best choice for a shop. Stocking preferences and labor considerations matter, too. Being able to account for those factors makes optimization more useful in everyday work. At BCMC, seeing those alternatives helped people understand where D.A.N. could fit into their design process. It also gave them a chance to ask detailed questions and talk through what would matter most in their operation.
More Than 100 Features Since Last BCMC D.A.N. was a highlight at the booth, but it’s one of more than 100 features we’ve released since the last BCMC. We’ve added point loads and beams in layout, PDF underlay and snapping, support for 2024 building codes, and expanded IFC import and export. Combo Lumber and Combo Plates give manufacturers more material options, while new load, material, and analysis presets help teams spend less time setting up each job. We’ve also improved digital QC, wall editing, and detailed layout downloads. For customers using Paragon every day, these updates add up, making routine tasks easier and giving them more control over their work.
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What’s Coming Next We also shared a look at our upcoming wall-panel capabilities, smart production, and D.A.N. Auto Layout. It was encouraging to see the excitement around these projects and hear where manufacturers would put them to use. Our team loves to get feedback and work with our customers to build the best truss design software. Hearing how a plant handles its work, where people lose time, and what information they need helps us make better decisions as we develop the software.
The Common Chord We also had the opportunity to record Common Chord episodes during the show. A special thanks to everyone who joined us and shared their time and perspective. We’ll be releasing those conversations over the next few months. There’s a lot of work that goes into getting ready for BCMC, both for exhibitors and the manufacturers who take time away from their businesses to attend. We appreciate everyone who made us part of their week. Thanks for stopping by, spending time with our team, and giving us plenty to follow up on. We look forward to continuing the conversations.
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C-clamp system with strut table, 48-ft maximum span, 14-ft maximum height trusses. Includes 48-ft of stand-alone strut frames, (3) complete boom sub-assemblies with hydraulic fluid reservoirs, (1) boom sub-assembly for parts, (1) ’07 MiTek TK8 clamp with 8″ throat, (1) ’12 MiTek TK6 clamp with 6″ throat, (2) ’23 Eagle TP-300 clamps, and one Eagle clamp for parts. Includes any available spare motors, strut / strut extenders and hardware. Decommissioned January 2025. The MiTek presses are 110 volt, 1-phase. The Eagle presses are 220 volt, 1-phase. $37,997 NOW $24,994 FOB TN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
NEW! New Baumeister DuraPress 14' Finish Roller • 24” Diameter x 14’ Long Rollers (custom lengths available) • Removable Shaft Replacement in Rolls • Simplified Roll Height Adjustment
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NEW IDLE & POWERED 14' TRUSS CONVEYOR (AZ)
Pacific Automation Auto-8 Press & Table • Reconditioned in May 2025 • 50 Ton Hydraulic Press with 24" x 96" Platen • 8' x 40' Table with J-Slot & Plastic Top • Roof Truss Jig Hardware • 480 Volt / 3 Phase - 15 HP Motor • Video available upon request
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• 14' Long x 4" or 5" (Inside Diameter) Schedule 40 Pipe • Tube Steel Stands (7" Height Adjustment - Height to be Specified) • 4 Bolt Flange Bearings • Idle and Motorized Rollers • 1/4 HP Motors (240/480 Volt-3 Phase) with Controls • 1" and 1 1/4" Cold Rolled 24" Shafts Baffled • 6 to 8 Week Delivery
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14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller (Model 14RT) 7 1/2 HP Motor (208 Volt / 3 Phase) 14' x 72' Steel Slotted Top Table with Side Eject Skatewheel Ejectors (Raised Track) (2) 5'-6" Park Sections Wizard (GEN 1 and GEN 2) Automated Jigging (36 Rails) with Computer/Cabinet Excludes: Exiting Truss Conveyor/Receivers and Finish Roller Add $40,000 for Used Pacific Automation Finish Roller Prices are in US Dollars
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Used Pacific Floor Gantry Press System (1) 40’ Floor Gantry | Built In End Ejectors & Conveyors | (2) QTY park stations | (1) QTY elevated for end eject Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used Pacific AutoPress 16 RT (1) AutoPress 16RT high speed Hydraulic Gantry with 14' X 30" Press Platen | (11) 1” Steel J-Slot Steel/Plastic Top Table sets 8’ wide X 16' | (28) WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c. | (11) Pneumatic Rack & Pinion End Eject Lifters for end ejection of truss. | (1) Zone control air system for truss ejectors. | 88’ Overhead power supply to Gantry. | Recessed Raised 85# Floor Track. | Wired for 480 Volt X 3 Phase Operation. Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used - Pacific AutoPress 14 LT AutoPress 14LT high speed Hydraulic Gantry with 14' X 24" Press Platen| 2017 (7) WizardPDS® Ready 1” Steel Slotted Top Table sets 8’ wide X 14' | 2017 (28) WizardPDS® assemblies spaced 24” o/c, complete.| 2017 (7) Pneumatic Rack & Pinion End Eject Lifters for end ejection of truss, positioned between table sets.| (1) Zone control air system for truss ejectors. | 56’ Overhead power supply to Gantry. | 85# RR Floor Track | Gantry Park stations. | Wired for 480 Volt X 3 Phase Operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used - Pacific Automation 60 foot Peak Up Stacker Set of (7) lift arms with indexing heads. | Adjustable pop-up platform / single target for triggering stacking cycle. | Powered truss conveyor as shown. | Control panel with auto and manual stacking mode. | Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used - Pacific AR16 Finish Press Complete the plate embedment process in roof and/or floor trusses with the Pacific Automation Auto Roll 16 Finish Press System. | (1) Pacific Automation Auto Roll Finish Press Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used Tee-Lok Roof Press (1) TOF Tee-Lok Roof Gantry | (8) 72” Slotted steel top tables | 62’ & 85# RR track with anchor plates | Side Eject | Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
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Tee-Lok 14' x 120' Roller Gantry System • 2 Each - Tee-Lok 14' x 18" Diameter Gantry Rollers with Ride Platform • Gantry Floor Rail with Table Support • 15 Each - Tee-Lok 8' x 14' Drilled & Tapped Steel Top Tables (stored outside) • Roof Truss Jig Hardware • Skatewheel Ejectors (between tables) • Skatewheel Receivers (between truss rollers) • Tee-Lok 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller (stored outside) • Excludes Inside & Outside Truss Rollers • Available Early May • Video available upon request
$98,880 NOW $82,500 FOB NC
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Used Tee-Lok Roof Press With WizardPDS (1) TOF Tee-Lok Roof Gantry | (7) 72” Slotted steel top tables | 55' of table with 45’ of WizardPDS® Gen 1 Tables | 62’ & 85# RR track with anchor plates | Side Eject | Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation - Transformers available for voltage changes. Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
Used Tee-Lok Finish Press (1) Tee-Lok Finish Press | Standard roller size: 24” | Controls: Forward / Reverse / E-Stop Button / Safety Shutdown Bars | Shipping weight: 13,000 lb. | Roller length: 14'| Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation. Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com
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• Klaisler Model GR14• 24 Gantry Roller • Recessed Floor • Mounted Rail • (5) 6' x 14' WEG-IT • Tables with Ejectors • 460 Volt / 3 Phase • Excludes:Inside • Exiting Conveyor, • Finish Roller & Outside • Conveyor • Price in US Dollars
$65,000 NOW $43,900 FOB Newfoundland 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com
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2003 Pacific Automation 14' x 85' AutoPress with Wizard Jigging
• 2003 Pacific Automation AutoPress 14LT (track on floor) • 50 Ton Hydraulic Press with 24" Wide x 1 1/2" Thick Steel Platen • 15 HP Motor (480 Volt / 3 Phase) • 14' x 85' Table (Plastic Top over Steel) with Side Eject Skatewheel Ejectors • (2) Park Sections • Wizard (GEN 2) Automated Jigging (32 Rails) • Spare Set of Bogie Wheels • Excludes: Exiting Truss Conveyor/Receivers and Finish Roller • Video available upon request
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New Baumeister PowerPress Truss Table • 24” Diameter x 14’ Long Rollers (custom lengths available) • Removable Shaft Replacement in Rolls • Simplified Roll Height Adjustment
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Have We Forgotten How to Observe?
By Ben Hershey Founder & CEO 4Ward Solutions Group
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My Mom was in hospice care recently. While talking in the hallway with my brother and my uncle, we noticed a housekeeper cleaning the carpet in one of the wide hallways. She was using a very small vacuum, but it was immediately apparent the vacuum was not working particularly well. Because of its size, she was making pass after pass across a hallway that was far wider than the tool could efficiently clean. I commented to my brother and uncle: “Not that we should be thinking about this right now, but I cannot believe how inefficient this is. That vacuum is not working very well, and it certainly is not the right tool for hallways this wide.” That was the operations person in me, and I hope my Mom will give me a pass for thinking about efficiencies during this time. Even though this was one of the most difficult moments in our lives, I was observing a process. When the housekeeper noticed us watching her, we greeted her and started a conversation. Rather than telling her what we thought was wrong, we asked her a simple question: “If you had the opportunity to do this differently, what would make your job easier and more efficient?” That conversation stayed with me not because of the vacuum but because of what it represented. How many times does something similar happen every day in our manufacturing operations? An employee struggles with a tool that is not appropriate for the job. Someone walks unnecessary steps because materials are stored in the wrong location. A person repeatedly moves something out of the way because nobody has questioned why it is there. An operator waits for material, information, maintenance, or a decision. Someone performs a task 20 times a day that could be performed five times with a simple change. Meanwhile, management walks right past it. We have become very good at looking at reports. We look at production numbers and labor reports. We look at schedules and dashboards, and we discuss automation. We talk about artificial intelligence, robotics, software, and new equipment. All of those things have tremendous value, but sometimes we forget to look at the work. That is where the Gemba walk becomes so important. Gemba is about going to the place where the work actually happens. It means observing the process, talking with the people doing the work, asking questions, and taking the time to understand what is really happening before deciding what needs to change. Continued next page
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That distinction is important. We need to observe before we change. Too often, managers walk into an area already believing they know the answer. They see something they do not like and immediately begin prescribing a solution. Move this, change that, buy a machine, add another person, write another procedure. But before we make those decisions, have we taken enough time to understand why the process operates the way it does? More importantly, have we asked the person performing the task? The housekeeper using that small vacuum probably understood the shortcomings of that tool better than anyone managing the facility because she used it every day. The same is true in our operations. The person operating the saw often knows things about the process that someone sitting in an office cannot see. The person staging material understands where unnecessary movement occurs, and the person sweeping the floor may be the first to notice where waste consistently accumulates. Even the person loading a cart may know that it is too small, too large, difficult to maneuver, or simply located too far from where it is needed. These may appear to be small things, but they rarely feel small to the person dealing with them every day. Lean teaches us that small things matter. When I walk through offsite manufacturing facilities, management naturally wants to show me the major production areas. We talk about the assembly tables, saws, automated equipment, wall lines, truss lines, modular stations, and production output — and all of those areas are important. But, I am just as interested in what is happening around them and what it took to get the work there in the first place. Continued next page
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I want to understand what happens before material reaches the assembly area and what happens after it leaves. I watch where employees are walking, where they are waiting, what they are reaching for, and what they may be moving more than once. I look for the things they have learned to work around every day, because those workarounds often become so familiar that no one notices them anymore. I also want to know what frustrates them, what slows them down, and what small change might make their job easier while improving the overall flow of the operation. Even housekeeping deserves observation. A clean and organized plant does not happen by accident. If the person responsible for maintaining an area does not have the correct tools, we have created waste before production even begins. We sometimes make lean management more complicated than it needs to be. At its heart, lean is about purpose, process, and people. It is about eliminating activities that do not add value while making the work safer, simpler, more consistent, and more productive. Technology can help us see things we could not see before. Digital models, data collection, production systems, and tools such as Moducore and 4Ward Factory can give us tremendous visibility into an operation, but technology should never replace observation. It should strengthen it. A dashboard might tell us that productivity has declined, while a Gemba walk may help us understand why. Data can show that a workstation is behind schedule, but the operator may be the one who tells us that materials have been arriving in the wrong sequence for the past three weeks. Software can help identify the symptom, but the person doing the work often helps identify the cause. That is why leaders need to spend time where the work happens, not to catch people doing something wrong or to demonstrate that management has all the answers, but to learn. Just as important, our employees need to understand that the purpose of those observations is to make their work easier, safer, and more efficient, not to scrutinize how they are doing their jobs. Walk slowly enough to notice what is happening. Watch the process. Ask questions. Talk with your people about what makes their jobs difficult, what they would change if they could, what wastes their time, and what tools might make their work easier. Then listen. By investing your time this way, you may discover that the next major improvement in your operation is not a million-dollar piece of automation. It might simply be a better vacuum. If you are wondering what your team might be struggling with that you are no longer seeing, 4Ward Solutions Group can help. Sometimes the biggest opportunities are found by walking the floor and asking the right questions. If you want a fresh set of experienced eyes to help identify waste, improve flow, or simply make the work easier for your people, give us a call. We would be glad to walk the floor with you. PHONE: 800-289-5627
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2000 118′ Mitek Side Eject Trackless Gantry Line Overall length 140′, working length 118′. This system features (15) 6′ x 14′ slotted steel top tables, (15) ejectors, (2) 24″ diameter gantry heads with 10 hp motors, and (2) park stations. Does not include conveyor or finish roller press. 480v, 3 phase power.
$282,995 FOB TN
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1987 Alpine RAM Roof Gantry Line with 1995 2nd Head
1987 Alpine tracked roof truss gantry with 1995 second gantry press head: 14′ x 151-ft working length system includes (1) 1987 14-ft x 18-inch diameter gantry head with 5 HP motor, (1) 1995 Alpine model 700 RAM Roll-AMaster gantry head, 14-ft x 18-inch diameter roll and 5 HP motor, (21) 14-ft x 67-inch wide tables with slotted steel tops and skatewheel ejectors, (21) receiving arms, (313) feet of crane rail, all available aisle pads & hardware, and electrical bus bar supply. 208 volt, 3 phase, 21.5 Amps electrical required for each press head. Center conveyor and finish press shown in some of the photos are not included.
$211,993 NOW $179,993 FOB NY www.woodtechsystems.com
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Harness the power of data with Hundegger's advanced CAMBIUM TACTICAL software. It meticulously tracks and optimizes your production, ensuring more automated operations and significant productivity gains. We provide state-of-the-art automation and control solutions that set the industry standard. Our focus on industrial automation and robotics positions Hundegger as the leader in enhancing performance and efficiency in truss component manufacturing and beyond. Hundegger products are essential for future-proofing your business. Elevate your productivity and secure your competitive edge with our advanced technologies and automation solutions, meticulously designed to meet the unique demands of component manufacturers today and tomorrow.
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Circa 2006 Refurbished (’26) Pacific Automation 16-ft Roof Finish Roller Press Information Here
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Handle Bar Router * 8’ - 12’ Wall Height * 2 Person Operation * 3 ¼ hp Production Router * 120 Volt /1 Phase/15 Amp
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Lay-Up Tables * 10’ x 10’ Working Area * Lift & Extend Rollers * Squaring Lip * Nail Tray $13,900.00
Skate Rollers * 15’ Standard Length * Adjustable Height * Sturdy Stands * Custom Lengths Available
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800-382-0329 Reconditioned Mitek RoofGlider Roller Gantry System $199,500 FOB AZ
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Reconditioned Mitek RoofGlider 14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller (Trackless) Ride Platform & Joystick Control 10 Each - Reconditioned 76" Slotted Top Tables with New Skatwheel Ejectors New Roof Truss Jig Hardware 2 Each - New Park Sections Excludes: Powered Transfer Roller, Powered Exiting Conveyor & Outside Conveyor/Stacker (available at additonal cost) Add $47,500 for Reconditioned 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller
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Bauhaus Philosophy
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n 1919, Walter Gropius founded an art and design school in Germany that merged fine By Gerhard (Garry) Roehr, P.Eng. arts with craftsmanship and mass production. He established a cross-disciplinary approach and a philosophy that form follows function which has shaped modern architecture, furniture, and graphic design. An example of this approach was bringing bicycle builders together with furniture designers who then invented new ways of constructing furniture which were quite different than the methods and materials that were used in the past. At AMT Robotics, our philosophy of equipment design is centered on a multi-disciplinary approach. We are focused on providing the right solutions for our customers, which means we collaborate on identifying problems and testing solutions. We recruit our employees to bring a variety of skills into our organization, and we provide training opportunities to expand and build on those skills. Our software and design engineers are required to not only model designs on computer workstations but then see the project through while participating in the build process out in our shop and servicing equipment once it is in a customer’s production environment. It’s amazing how many opportunities you find to improve on a design when you have to physically put it together yourself or perform regular maintenance on site. Form Follows Function – We are not committed to one particular way of solving a problem. We are focused on providing solutions with the simplest design possible that solves a problem while employing as many off-the-shelf standard components as possible. Industrial robot arms are very versatile and continue to become more affordable, but we are very aware that when you own a hammer many things start looking like nails. X, Y, and Z axis can provide faster and more repeatable outcomes than arms that rotate and require spherical compensation to reliably arrive at the same point consistently. Simpler assemblies cost less and are easier to service. We design for fewer parts, because the lowest-cost and most-easy-to-service part is no part, and using locally available non-proprietary parts keep uptime high and avoids costly delays due to long supply chains and border crossing. Variety Fuels Creativity – A mixture of tasks keeps the mind and body active and fuels idea generation. Working with your hands shapes the brain differently than just working on a screen. Interacting with many different people skilled in different disciplines challenges old patterns and drives creative thinking. Our team practicing these habits on a daily basis is what drives us forward to transform the tools of our industry like bicycle makers transformed the chair. We are always open to refining our ideas on how to make our systems even better. Thank you to the many people who visited us at our BCMC booth to ask questions and provide valuable feedback. Reach out anytime to discuss how we can provide solutions for your operation.
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Teelok 115-ft Side-eject Roof Gantry Line Teelok Roof Gantry -115-ft working length, side-eject system with (18) Tee-Slot tables 6×14′ each, (2) Tee-Lok 14’x18″ dia. roller gantries, (2) 6×8-ft slotted steel parking stations that can be used to build heel conditions, (2) end masts, festoon electrical supply cable and any available jigging hardware. Tables are slotted steel with skate wheel ejectors. Four of the tables are missing ejectors. The center conveyor system and transfer roll shown in some of the photos are not included. 230 / 460 volt 3 phase electrical required.
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2022 MiTek RailRider Pro Trackless Floor Truss Gantry Trackless end-eject, double-pass floor truss system builds floor trusses from 9-1/2” to 36” in depth. Features a 3/4” steel tabletop with under-table pneumatic lumber clamps, and remote-controlled pop-ups, flippers, rollers, and ejectors. Gantry head features a 10 HP motor, a 7’ roller, and travel speeds up to 125 feet per minute. Includes push-button pendant with remote-control operation. 480v, 3 phase power.
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TRUSS EQUIPMENT
Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' Finish Roller #1 • 14' x 24" Diameter Rollers • Safety Bars on Both Sides • 10 HP / 230 Volt / 3 Phase • Video available upon request $27,500 NOW $26,000 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
2005 MiTek Hydraulic Splicer Model 88560-501 Splices 2″ x 4″ chords with a maximum plate size of 3″ x 12″. Dual hand controls with foot-pedal activation allows for safer operation, 3- second cycle time, 5 HP, hydraulic system with 20 gallon reservoir. Small footprint 54″ L x 38″ W x 36″ H (working height). 230v, 3 phase power. $17,497 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
MiTek / Tee-Lok Steel Production Tables MiTek / Tee-Lok Production Tables – Ten (10) tables designed for track on floor systems. Tables are fully-reconditioned 6′ x 14′ slotted, 3/4″ steel-top tables with new skate-wheel ejectors, and air controls. Priced per each. $8,395 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
2023 NWH Vertical Roof Truss
PE & E 40' Floor Truss Machine • Table Mounted 24" Diameter Gantry Roller with Safety Bars • 6' x 50' Table with Fire Hose Clamping • Floor Truss Length to 40', Depth to 24" • ____ Volt - 3 Phase • Need some rewelding/fastening of table clamping system $26,900 FOB NM Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
Stacker $79,997 FOB NY 2023 NWH Vertical Roof Truss Stacker, stacks roof trusses from 20-ft to 60-ft spans. Includes (6) pedestals at 12-ft on center, (4) receiving arms, (6) receiver stands, (1) continuous drive shaft, (1) 3 HP Sumimoto drive, (1) electrical control panel, and (1) 50-ft adjustable target rail. Also includes a set of (6) additional custom receiving arms. Roller conveyors not included. 208 volt, 3 phase, 15 Amp electrical required.
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2007 Eagle 64′ x 14′ Roof Truss C-Clamp System Two 2007 model PE 55 Eagle C Clamp 25 ton press heads. System includes overhead I beams, approximately 80′ of floor track, 16 pedestals, 8 idle conveyor rolls, 3 air lift rollers to eject trusses, and 80′ of exterior roller conveyor. (FRP not included) $29,995 FOB MI Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627
Klaisler 40′ Side Raised Rail Eject Floor Truss Gantry
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Klaisler side eject floor truss gantry builds floor trusses up to 40′ from 12″ to 30″ depth. Features raised rail design and includes gantry head with two 7.5 HP motors, riding platform, two park stations, end stops, and two electrical masts. 240v, 3 phase power. www.woodtechsystems.com 765-751-9990
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800-382-0329 Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Plant
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Clark Floor Truss Jig The Clark floor truss jig allows for on-table building of floor trusses for hydraulic press tables. The jig has pneumatic clamping and allows you to build floor trusses from 10″ to 24″ in depth up to 40 ft. long. $5,990 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2023 2-Head 30 mW LAP Laser System Condition: As-Is, Where-Is Set of (2) 30 mW green Cad-Pro LAP Lasers. Includes mounting brackets, distribution box, projector cables, remote control, and all available system hardware and instructions. 30 mW lasers are better suited to Canadian facilities, but could work in a US location with some additional steps due to regulations. $39,890 NOW $29,890 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
This is the first, self-contained, truly portable repair unit used to press metal truss plates into dimensional lumber at virtually any location. Wood component (roof and floor truss) manufacturers, as well as builders, frequently require a tool to repair metal plate connected, wood truss components. The complete unit is mounted to a wagon built from square tubular steel. Extremely compact at only 28” wide and about 32” long the wagon features four wheels on soft-rubber solid tires, and a steering axle on the front with a handle that makes the unit easily maneuverable. The wagon contains the hydraulic power unit and an area for a portable gas generator. A rack in the back securely stores the C clamp, a standard 25′ hydraulic hose, and an electric power-supply cable. The clamp is manufactured from T1 steel, cut into a C-shape with a steel tube welded to the front that securely holds the hydraulic cylinder. Pressing is easily performed with a 4×4 magnetized steel platen that holds and presses the truss connecter plates. The C-clamp that weighs less than 30 pounds, features a throat that opens to 4-1/2” inches to accept either 4 x 2 or 2 x 4 lumber. It has a push on and release off switch to cycle the unit. A 10,000-psi electric-overhydraulic power unit pumps hydraulic fluid through a 10,000-psi hose to activate a 10-ton hydraulic cylinder with a 3.9 inch stroke. The unit can be powered by 120v electric power or an optional 120v, 2200-amp (output), gasoline powered Honda generator, which can also act as a portable power supply out in the field for other singlephase equipment. • Pressing Capability: 4.5” throat opening presses 2×4 through 4×2, includes a standard 25-foot, HD 10,000 PSI hose, with a 10 TON, 4”x4” magnetized pressing platen. • Electric/Hydraulic: SPX Hydraulic Technologies – Rockford, IL USA 10,000 PSI / 700 BAR. 10 ton pressing capability • Power Source: The unit is powered by a standard 120v/15 amp electric power or an optional 120v, gasoline powered Honda generator with 2200-watt output capability, which can also act as a portable power supply for other single-phase equipment. • Warranty: One year from date of purchase on manufactured unit, OEM warranties on hydraulic and optional gas motor
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Alpine PF90 AutoMark Linear Wall Panel Station Processes 16-ft long max. material via a 16-ft long infeed and 16-ft long outfeed conveyor, material pusher, PC and enclosure. The PF90 has the potential to mark each component with critical information that speeds the layout and assembly process. System automatically pushes the lumber from the load position to each cut position and signals the saw to make the cut. Primary saw has had new drive belts, ram valves, touchscreen monitor and print heads installed. Includes second PF-90, located inside of the modified 40-ft high-cube container, can be used for parts. $25,997 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $13,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
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2024 Panels Plus Squaring Station – B This station (model PP55015) is designed to hold a framed wall panel square while sheathing is applied and manually tacked in place. Standard table has a capacity for clamping walls from 16′ L to 12’4″ wall height and materials from 2×4 through 2×12. Telescoping function is operated by foot-pedal or push-button controls. This Squaring Station was never installed.
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WIDE PLATE FRAMING STATION Efficiently built walls with a consistent approach is exactly what you get with a Panels Plus Wide Plate Framing Station. Our Wide Plate (Laser Projection Ready) Framing Station can be stand alone or integrated into a larger system, custom sizes and configurations available. Designed to frame wall panels from lumber that is 2 x 3 all the way up to 2 x 10. The Wide Plate Framing Station offers better visibility for laser projection taking the guess work out of the process, saving you time and money! This system can also be used in conjunction with plate marking saws. Features: • Laser ready table • Indexing nailing carriages • Pop up conveyors • Ergonomic design • Table clamping controls on both ends • 4ft to 12ft-4in wall height and 16ft length Options: • Powered conveyors • Custom lengths available
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s the fourth quarter gets underway, component manufacturers and truss builders are assessing annual balance sheets and planning strategic investments for the coming year. In an industry driven by continuous innovation — from automated truss assembly tables and automated saws to advanced laser projection systems — end-of-year tax planning is one of the most powerful financial tools available to maintain a competitive edge.
Central to Q4 tax strategy is the Section 179 tax deduction, a provision designed to encourage capital investment by allowing businesses to write off the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the tax year it is acquired and placed into service. Component manufacturers can maximize Section 179 with equipment financing
The Power of Section 179 for Component Manufacturers Rather than depreciating capital expenditures over several years, Section 179 lets component manufacturers deduct 100% of the cost of new or used qualifying equipment immediately. •
Accelerated Cash Savings: Deducting the entire cost upfront significantly lowers your current year’s net tax liability, freeing up vital working capital for raw materials, labor, and operational expansion.
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Deadlines Matter: Equipment must be purchased and placed into service by midnight on December 31st. Simply ordering or placing a deposit will not qualify for current-year tax deductions.
Capitalizing on Section 179 Through Equipment Financing A common misconception among business owners is that equipment must be purchased outright with cash to qualify for Section 179. In reality, equipment acquired through equipment financing or qualifying equipment loans earns the exact same tax benefit.
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Combining financing with Section 179 creates a unique financial advantage: Benefit Immediate Tax Deduction Preserved Working Capital Positive Net Cash Flow
Impact on Cash Flow Write off the full purchase price on day one, reducing tax liability immediately. Spread equipment costs over low monthly payments rather than draining cash reserves. The first-year tax savings often exceed the total sum of initial financing payments made during the year.
Next Steps for Q4 Planning As you wrap up this year’s production and look toward 2027, consider these steps: 1. Audit Production Needs: Identify bottleneck areas in your plant where automation or updated machinery can boost throughput. 2. Confirm Delivery & Setup Timelines: Work closely with equipment manufacturers to ensure delivery and installation occur before December 31st. 3. Consult Your CPA or Tax Advisor: Verify overall deduction limits, phase-out thresholds, and state-specific tax regulations applicable to your business. By pairing smart equipment financing with Section 179 tax incentives before year-end, component manufacturers can modernize operations today while maximizing bottom-line savings. Whether you finance or lease your next purchase, Acceptance Leasing and Financing can help. We were established in 1992, which puts us in our 34th year of business. We pride ourselves on our Certified Leasing and Financing Professional designation. We are a member of SBCA and a frequent attendee of the BCMC tradeshows. We can provide financing for any new and, regardless of age, used equipment. We invite you to call us at 412 262-3225 to discuss your next big project. We make financing or leasing easy with no financial statements required up to $350,000 if qualified! PHONE: 800-289-5627
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"Why consider a PreStage Framing Table?" The field-tested Triad PreStage Framing Table, designed and built with customer input, can bring increased productivity to your panel shop. Triad's unique design merges a pre-layout material staging area with a fast and efficient framing station into a single unit that can assist with rapid throughput in your plant. A powerful, built-in continuous track system lifts and conveys components and material to framers and then the finished panels to your next station. Customer field production, from a Texas plant, has shown an average of 3600 Iinear ft /day (8 hr shift) of framed walls in their facility! Wall Heights: 7'11 ½" to 10'3" - 12'3" - 14'3" or 16'3" Wall Lengths: 16', 20' or 24' Pre-Stage Area: 16', 20' or 24' (matches wall length) *Subject to change without notice
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EVEN WITH ALL ITS ADVANCES, THE SAME OLD ADAGE RINGS TRUE. NOTHING DRIVES QUITE LIKE A V.8. Inspired by ten years of intensive field experience and the ample and detailed feedback of numerous customers, we’re pleased to introduce the most advanced, most enhanced and high-performance Terminailer yet - Terminailer V.8. Drawing on invaluable time in the trenches closely evaluating Terminailer’s performance under varying conditions, our engineers have incorporated critical learning and insight to enhance simplicity, performance and operator control. Just part of what V.8 offers includes: •
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Developed by people who know well the mechanics, safety considerations and business aspects of wall panel production, Terminailer V.8 combines more enhancements & operator-friendly features than ever to take your productivity to the next level and beyond. Contact us to learn even more and to put the V.8 performance in motion at your facility.
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Refurbished Triad Diamond Quad 24-ft Framing Station Triad model DQ (Diamond Quad) framing station, designed to frame dimensional wood wall panels from 7′-4″ to 12′-4″ in height, to 24-ft long. Framing station includes dual motor wall height adjustment, pop-up skate wheel conveyors, and stud locators at 16″ and 24″ o/c spacing. 100 PSI air required. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 765-751-9990
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Call for Pricing FOB ND Reduced labor, increased safety, the benefits just keep stacking up. Stacking wall panels at the end of your production line can be a real labor-intensive and safety-challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be now, thanks to ProStack. This innovative wall panel stacker literally stacks from the bottom up, reducing awkward overhead lifting & placement, and the risk of head injury. Plus, ProStack frees up at least one worker to return more productively to your core task—building wall panels. Enhanced worker safety and productivity is what ProStack is all about. Developed for commercial wall panel production facilities this is the remarkable ProStack, fully automated wall panel stacker. The ProStackrelieves your build team from creating a stack of wall panels and keeps them building walls instead. Stacks 2×4 through 2×8 walls up to 20′ in length and up to 12′ in height (taller by special order). The ProStack will automatically center or left or right justify each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer. For ease of loading in your yard or on the build site, fork pockets are created in two ways: The operator can attach blocking up to 5″ tall to the last wall of the stack prior to entering the stacker, or two shorter walls can be spread apart prior to the second to last row of the stacker. Designed without any overhead frame or apparatus, so no crane inspections are required. The ProStack is “event driven”, so there is no need to read a file. Setup and installation is easy too, without the need for complex training or disruption to workflow. So free up your team to do what they do best, and you need to do most, and let ProStack stack your wall panels instead. ProStack can even operate with your existing powered conveyors or select our optional matching conveyors (see the video shown below). 208 volt, 3 phase, 43 Amp base model electrical required. No air required. Footprint is 26′-5″L x 19′-3″W. For additional information Click Here
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2026 ProStack Automated Wall Panel Stacker with Overhang Option - Stacks 2x4 through 2x8 walls up to 20' in length and up to 12' in wall height. The ProStack will automatically center, left-justify, or right-justify each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer. Fork pockets are easily created for ease of loading in your yard or on the build site. There is no overhead frame or apparatus, so no hardhats or crane inspections are required. The ProStack is "event driven," so there is no need to read a file or update software. This ProStack with the Overhang option allows stacking wall panels with sheathing overhangs up to 18". It can be paired with the optional tilt in-feed and/ or powered out-feed conveyors. Please call us today for full details, terms, and pricing. 208 volt, 3 phase, 49 Amp electrical required. Footprint is 26'-5"L x 19'-3"W.
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SUBCOMPONENT NAILER Our brand-new Sub-Component Nailer precisely, quickly and effectively nails lumber together for subcomponents that are up to 7-ply and ranging in size from 2” x 4” to 2” x 12”. HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES: • Subcomponent identifying camera sensor • Air tank to ensure consistent nail seating • User Friendly, Intuitive Design SUBCOMPONENTS: Beam Pockets Beam Ledgers Jack to King studs U, L, 2-stud L C-Shaped and more
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Familiar Faces and New Technology at BCMC Thomas McAnally TheJobLine.com Hiring-Zone.com The Advertiser Automated Builder
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t had been a while since my last visit to BCMC, and I went to Columbus looking forward to catching up with people, seeing what was new, and spending some time around the equipment that keeps our industry moving. I eventually found nearly everyone I hoped to see, although finding my way around the show floor took a little practice.
My first impression was that the show felt smaller than I remembered when there were many more equipment demonstrations on site. This year, some exhibitors who previously brought machinery used smaller booths with monitors and videos to show their equipment in operation. But that being said, there was still plenty to see. The booths were modern, and exhibitors used their space efficiently. Technology was evident in both the products and the way companies presented them. A video can show an entire production line that would never fit in a booth, although I still enjoy seeing a machine up close. To me, these more restrained displays seemed consistent with the uncertainty and cautiousness our industry is confronting at this time. Tariff uncertainty, unstable costs, and labor issues are familiar concerns, but they seemed to weigh more heavily this year. Even so, there was plenty of investment in new ideas on display at the show.
Plates, Software, and Solid Construction One product that really caught my attention was Enventek’s NexPlate truss plate dispenser. It works directly with software to dispense plates in batches for each truss. Watching it, I was impressed by its speed, scalability, and how easy it seemed to load. It was also built like a brick. That matters in a manufacturing environment, where equipment needs to stand up to daily use. The combination of software integration and sturdy construction made this one of the memorable stops on my visit. The accompanying picture features Ed Lim and our editor, Anna Stamm. Continued next page
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MiTek was another important stop. I have worked with them through both JobLine and The Advertiser for many years. They were among the magazine’s earliest advertisers and have supported it almost from the beginning. The MiTek booth offered a broad look at the company, from software to production equipment and even a small house demonstrating their fasteners and hardware. The people there were accommodating and took time to help me understand several of their newer products. The equipment pictured with me is the Ranger lumber retrieval system that MiTek acquired from Acer this year. Its overhead picking system retrieves boards and transfers them to the saw’s infeed. I did not see it operating during my visit, but seeing the installation up close helped put the equipment’s size and arrangement into perspective.
Wall Panels and Production Automation Panels Plus was busy when I stopped by, and I did not have an opportunity for a detailed discussion about their machines. I did get a picture beside their wall panel equipment display, with the tool bridge and its controls visible. Their equipment has brought truss machinery and automation into wall panel and floor cassette production. The display gave me an opportunity to look at the equipment even without a lengthy conversation.
Vekta’s booth provided another view of production automation. Their product range includes lumber feeding, sawing, delivery, and truss stacking solutions. Their displays emphasized the connections between these steps, an important consideration for manufacturers evaluating how equipment will fit into their plants.
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From Manufacturing to Delivery CT Darnell represented another side of the industry: the facilities where all this production takes place. They have a long history of building truss plants. With so much attention given to the machinery inside a building, their booth was a reminder of the experience required to create the building itself.
At Precision Equipment Manufacturing, I took a closer look at their gooseneck trailers. My impression was that they were well made without relying on massive structural members that would add excessive weight. They struck me as a practical balance of quality construction and economy. That was an observation from walking around the display, but it was something I appreciated. The photo also shows their roller arrangement and remote control display. Triad brought back memories of my visit to their Nebraska facility a few years ago, when I received an inside tour of their operation. Their vertical integration impressed me then, from laser cutting to manufacturing some of the machines used to make their machines. Russ Merrick is a visionary, and the skill of his team shows in the finished products. From the designers to the people building the equipment, they produce machines I have come to respect. Triad is also a longtime advertiser, making this another opportunity to reconnect with people whose work I know beyond the show floor.
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Catching Up with Longtime Friends At Wood Tech Systems, I had a chance to catch up with Jay Halteman, Jim Mavrakes, and the team. They have been with The Advertiser since the beginning, and it was good to spend time with longtime friends. Those relationships are a large part of what makes BCMC worthwhile for me. We communicate throughout the year, but the show gives us an opportunity to reconnect in person. There is something valuable about putting down the phone and spending a few minutes together on the floor. I left BCMC glad I had returned. The show has evolved since years past, and the advances in technology were clear. Just as valuable were the familiar faces and the opportunity to meet in person again. And, I enjoyed meeting new friends too. For me, it was the combination of conversations and equipment that made the trip such as success. Thank you to everyone who took these photos and sent them to me for use in our pages! I can’t close out without a special mention for Rod and Leonard Wasserman of Wasserman & Associates. We go back to 2008, the beginning of The Advertiser, and have shared many steak dinners during BCMC. Rod, Leonard, my “adopted dad” Don Coleman, and I would love catching up every year. Wasserman & Associates is undoubtedly the main reason The Advertiser exists today. Back then, during the Great Recession, our pages started as a weekly newsletter with classified ads from Wasserman and Wood Truss Systems. By 2010, when the economy was recovering and JobLine was booming, I was burned out on a weekly newsletter (and I’m sure the guys were tired of weekly updates too.) When I told Rod and Leonard I couldn’t keep it up, they simply said, in a Midwestern matter-of-fact suggestion, why not make it a monthly magazine. I thank them for giving me the ability to keep going. Five years later, I recruited Anna to join me, and the rest, as they say, is history.
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THE BENEFITS JUST KEEP EASILY, SAFELY, NEATLY STACKING UP. Stacking wall panels at the end of your production line can be a real labor-intensive and safety-challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be now, thanks to ProStack. This innovative wall panel stacker literally stacks from the bottom up, reducing awkward overhead lifting & placement, and the risk of head injury. Plus, ProStack frees up at least one worker to return more productively to your core task—building wall panels. Enhanced worker safety and productivity is what ProStack is all about.
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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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ProStack Wall Panel Tilt In-Feed Conveyor Solving the problem of missed fasteners on exterior sheathing remains one of the primary reasons for call back charges and exceptions noted during jobsite building inspections. Clearly finding and resolving missed fasteners or “shiners” becomes mission critical before a sheathed wall panel leaves the production line. Our shop-proven, tilting conveyor makes the process safe, fast, and labor efficient. The ProStack tilt in-feed safely lifts wall segments to 45º in 5 seconds for inspection and on to 75º for easy to reach repairs. This tilt system is also excellent for installing blocking , windows, and other details in your wall panel segments. More information click here. 72,665 FOB ND
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ProStack Wall Panel In-Feed Conveyor ProStack powered in-feed conveyor was engineered to deliver wall panel segments at a matched speed and height into the ProStack automated wall panel stacker. Built for smooth operation and assembled with laser cut, powder-coated finish steel. Base model conveys wall panel segments up to 12’ in height and up to 16’ in length for wall segments up to 1,600 lbs. Extended length systems come in standard 20′ and 24’ length capacity. All models come with adjustable working heights and variable conveyor speeds. Powered in-feed conveyor section, synchronized chain drive under top and bottom plate for open access, 5-HP, 208v, 3Ph power. Adjustable working height from 28” to 34”. 16′ length capacity.
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EVEN WITH ALL ITS ADVANCES, THE SAME OLD ADAGE RINGS TRUE. NOTHING DRIVES QUITE LIKE A V.8. Inspired by ten years of intensive field experience and the ample and detailed feedback of numerous customers, we’re pleased to introduce the most advanced, most enhanced and high-performance Terminailer yet - Terminailer V.8. Drawing on invaluable time in the trenches closely evaluating Terminailer’s performance under varying conditions, our engineers have incorporated critical learning and insight to enhance simplicity, performance and operator control. Just part of what V.8 offers includes: •
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Panels Plus Wide Plate Framing Station Designed for use with a laser projection or plate-marking (ink-jet) processing system. The framing table securely holds plates, subcomponents, and studs in place for precise fastening, ensuring high-quality panels with every use. This station features a framing table equipped with a squaring edge, projection plates, pop-up rollers, foot-switch, push-button controls, a stationary side, and a manually telescoping side. 120 PSI at 50 CFM air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.
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Design Connections
Are You Designing for Today, Tomorrow, or the Future? Geordie Secord, Senior Recruiter TheJobLine.com – Canada
here is a quiet transformation happening in the management offices of North American truss plants. When owners and general managers audit their design rooms, they usually look through a single tactical lens: Today. On paper, the immediate challenge seems straightforward. You scan the queue, see a mountain of un-quoted projects, or realize that production-ready jobs aren’t getting done, which threatens to create a shortage of work to the plant. It is a completely understandable, reactionary posture driven by the daily pressure to hit production targets.
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When expanding manufacturing capacity on the shop floor, the solution is relatively straightforward: you order automated saws or assembly tables with a known price tag and a predictable delivery schedule. Building strength in your design department is far more nuanced. You cannot simply order an elite design team from a supplier; finding, hiring, and integrating the right people takes considerable time, market reach, and patience.
The Reality of the Three Horizons The biggest illusion in drafting a staffing plan is that managing current volume equals long-term stability. GMs often look at their immediate headcount and assume a full room means safety. They completely miss the creeping vulnerability of a single-horizon strategy. •
Horizon 1: Today’s Capacity: This phase is purely tactical. It is about keeping the plant fed and ensuring jobs hit the tables without errors. When volume spikes, the instinct is to find any reasonably capable component designer to clear the queue. While crucial for immediate survival, focusing entirely on Horizon 1 keeps you trapped in a perpetual cycle of firefighting and bidding wars for mid-level talent.
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Horizon 2: Tomorrow’s Leadership: This horizon looks one to three years out, addressing a critical question: If your top senior designer retired tomorrow, who steps into that anchor position? With massive generational transitions hitting the industry, planning for tomorrow means investing in developing junior and mid-level talent right now. It means structuring your department so senior veterans spend time mentoring newer designers rather than just completing orders.
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Horizon 3: The Future: This horizon looks three to five years ahead, where advanced software automation and AI integrations begin taking over basic structural layouts and simple runs. The future designer won’t just click buttons to place web members; they will act as high-level data auditors and direct collaboration links to the builder’s BIM model. Continued next page
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Balancing the Blame: Overhead vs. Outlook To address this challenge effectively, we must look at why this strategic friction exists on both sides of the management desk. •
Management’s Role: You cannot expect your design department to look to the future if you treat them like a transactional cost center. When you under-invest in modern training and force your team to constantly operate in crisis mode just to keep up with quote volume, you strip away their ability to plan. True leadership means providing the stability and capital required to build a multi-year talent strategy.
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The Design Manager’s Role: At the same time, design managers must stop focusing solely on daily technical tasks and ignoring broader business realities. The solution isn’t to disengage from business operations and stay buried in design software. The job of modern design leadership is to lift your eyes from the monitors, actively participate in corporate planning, and show management how developing junior talent today protects the plant’s production capacity tomorrow.
Define Your Timeline and Focus The plants that successfully navigate changing markets do so by actively managing all three horizons rather than getting stuck in a single lane. GMs must recognize that hiring and training people based strictly on how fast they run current software means preparing them for a job that may not exist in five years. Instead, consider balancing your current workload requirements with a deliberate focus on long-term career paths and technological fluency. Remember to keep three things in focus: •
Immediate Throughput: Securing clean, accurate production files to keep the plant humming right now.
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Tech Adoption: Keeping a pulse on emerging automation tools to ensure your workflow is ready to integrate new software platforms seamlessly.
Keeping an eye on these will help you manage the three horizons.
The Industry Health Check Truss manufacturing isn’t just about surviving this week’s delivery schedule; it relies on long-term operational foresight. When you focus too much on today’s fires, you let your plant’s future capabilities atrophy. Sustaining longterm operational health requires recognizing that building a resilient design department means managing capacity for today, cultivating leadership for tomorrow, and preparing your workflow for the technological shifts of the future. Does your company have a resilient design department? Are you concerned about the future? Please share your thoughts with me at secord@thejobline.com or 800-289-5627 ext 2 — I’d love to hear from you.
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Tools adjust automatically with the table Tool gantry features automatic return Ladder profiles can be saved via the touchscreen. Ladder profiles can be replayed to fasten similar ladders automatically. Nailing gantry clamps both horizontally and vertically Air-actuated pop-up rollers for easy unloading PLC, Servo, Hand-Crank, Touchscreen & push-button controls Adjustable nail spacing allows up to 3 nails in a 2x4 Table width is crank-adjustable Rack and Pinion design assures you parallel tops and square construction *Specifications subject to change without notice.
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2014 Precision 48′ Roll Off Trailer (R156) 2014 Precision 48′ roll off trailer features tandem axle, fifth wheel connection, locking rollers, ABS brakes, and hydraulic lift neck. Estimated 50% tire tread remaining. $17,990 FOB WI Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627
2000 Haulin 36' Truss/Panel Roll-Off Trailer • Bed Length: 36' • GVWR: 26,000 Lbs • Battery Operated Hydraulic Tilt • Electric Brakes • Locking Rollers • Trailer Inspection is current • One location needs steel plate/weld repair (reference photo) $19,900 NOW $10,900 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com
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2021 Big John Extendable Pole Truss Trailer Extendable pole trailer Used for 60' span roof trusses, peak down Retracted length - 35'. O.A. Extended length - 45' O.A. Adjustable 2' Increments Outer tube frame - 8" square tube Inner tube frame - 6" square tube Axles - (2) 25,000 LB Capacity Each Axle width -102" Anti-lock brake system Parking brakes on both axles Wheels - 10 stud outboard drums Tires - 11 R 22.5 radials Rims - 22.5 steel unimount (8) alum wheels Suspension - Watson air ride with dump valve Landing gear - 2 speed Bumper - standard Lights - DOT Specs, LED Package (2) truss stands (4) winches with straps $29,900 NOW $11,500 FOB SC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com
1991 40′ Wabash Roll Off Truss Trailer 1991 40′ Wabash truss trailer features a sliding single axle, a fifth wheel connection, and locking rollers. The trailer has a current DOT certification and an estimated 80% brake life remaining and 75% tire tread remaining. $11,900 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2005 48-60′ Precision Roll-Off Trailer 48–60ft Stretch features include ABS, locking rollers, sliding tandem axle, hydraulic lift neck, 48,000 lbs. GVWR. 80% brakes remaining, 80% tire tread. Current DOT. $24,995 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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Design Standard Updates from AWC By Bradford K. Douglas, P.E., AWC Vice President of Engineering
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he American Wood Council (AWC) has a new edition of the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) on the shelf. The 2027 edition cleared its final hurdle, earning approval as an American National Standard from ANSI and a spot in the 2027 I-Codes. For engineers working in high-wind and high-seismic zones, the updated SDPWS means more certainty, and more options, when designing for wood projects.
As a consensus-based standard, SDPWS updates are an involved process. The 2027 edition is the result of years of research and two years of committee work, 13 rounds of balloting, and a public comment period. This revision process happens every five to six years to keep the standard aligned with emerging research and other design documents, so engineers and developers can design with confidence. SDPWS provides criteria for proportioning, designing, and detailing engineered wood systems, members, and connections in lateral force resisting systems. Engineered design of wood structures to resist wind or seismic forces is either by allowable stress design (ASD) or strength design using load and resistance factor design (LRFD) provisions. Nominal shear capacities of diaphragms and shear walls are provided for reference assemblies. The 2027 edition includes several notable updates: two new systems were added, a PostTensioned Timber Rocking Wall system and a High-Capacity One-Sided Shear Wall system. The Post-Tensioned Timber Rocking Wall system offers designers another option for wood construction with demonstrated performance during high wind and seismic events. The new system for sheathed wood-frame construction likewise gives engineers another option for high hazard areas, allowing sheathing on a single side of the wall while still achieving the shear capacities needed for high wind and high seismic design, simplifying construction without sacrificing performance. Along with the new systems, AWC also updated CLT diaphragms provisions, pulling from new test data, the same dataset feeding into upcoming seismic coefficients for CLT diaphragms in ASCE 7-28.
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Now that SDPWS has been finalized, AWC is putting the final touches on updates to the Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification (PWF). Going through the same rigorous consensusbased process as SDPWS and AWC’s other standards, the 2027 PWF is expected to be completed soon, continuing to support safe, codecompliant design of wood foundation systems. The PWF standard covers permanent wood foundation systems which are intended for light-frame construction, including residential buildings. A Permanent Wood Foundation is a load-bearing woodframe wall system designed for both above- and below-grade use as a foundation for light-frame construction. The PWF standard was initially based on information developed cooperatively by the wood products industry and the U.S. Forest Service, with the advice and guidance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration and utilizing research findings of the National Association of Home Builders’ Research Center. Early next year, AWC will continue the work of updating its standards. The 2024 National Design S p e c i f i c a t i o n f o r Wo o d Construction® (NDS), the 2024 Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS), and the 2024 Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (WFCM) are all due for updates starting in 2027. As the nationally recognized technical authority and advocate for the wood products industry in the codes, standards, legislative, and regulatory arenas, AWC is committed to partnering in the development of sound policies, codes, and regulations that allow for the appropriate and responsible manufacture and use of wood products in our built environment. The 2027 SDPWS is available to view online, with a downloadable PDF coming soon. For more information on all of our products, visit www.awc.org.
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Stacked Chords in Wood Trusses: Importance of Proper Connector Plate Placement By MiTek Engineering Staff
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hen the top or bottom chords of a truss are subjected to large forces, or when load application or hanger requirements necessitate a wider chord member, designers sometimes use stacked chord members, where two chord members are placed one above the other.
One of the most common design mistakes is assuming that two stacked members automatically act as one larger member. Simply placing two pieces together does not make them act as a single unit. True built-up behavior is achieved only when the connection is designed to make the members act together as a single composite member. Wood trusses are typically analyzed under the assumption that forces travel through the centerline of each member. Metal connector plates are designed to transfer these forces from one member to another. If the connector plates are not positioned correctly, the load path may not develop as intended. When load is applied to the face of a stacked chord, a common plating concern must be addressed. The simplest way to satisfy ANSI/TPI 1 (National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses) requirements is to extend the connector plates below the centerline of the lower chord to help alleviate tension perpendicular to grain. If these requirements are met, the stacked chords will act together as a single composite member and properly share the applied load.
Example of plating for a stacked chord subjected to an applied load.
There is no single universal connector plate layout that is appropriate for all stacked chords in girder trusses. The proper plate location depends on multiple variables such as the truss design profile, magnitude of the forces, and the load path through the joint. An exception is when the stacked chord is not part of a typical girder truss application. For example, a stacked bottom chord used in an attic-room truss is often provided primarily for strength, stiffness, or serviceability requirements rather than for transferring girder loads. In these cases, connector plates may not need to pass through the exact centerline of each member. Continued next page
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In some cases, a combination of plates that do and do not pass through the centerline of the same stacked chord may be acceptable. However, such configurations should be evaluated on a case-bycase basis. If there is any uncertainty when designing trusses with stacked chords, contact a MiTek Engineer for assistance.
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Example of a stacked bottom chord used to raise the bottom chord in an attic-room truss.
It is important to remember that engineering software is only a tool. Software cannot replace the knowledge, experience, and engineering judgment of a qualified designer. Every truss design should be carefully reviewed to ensure that it is suitable for the intended application and meets all performance requirements before being released for production. For additional information, or if you have questions, please contact the MiTek Engineering department.
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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections. Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team. TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry! •
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Using the Bearings Dialog to Control Wind Loads on Bottom Chords By John Teems, P.E.
n Truss Studio™, the Bearings dialog does more than define where a truss is supported—it directly influences how loads are generated, particularly wind loads on the bottom chord. Adjusting bearing location or type can change how the software interprets exposed versus supported regions, which in turn determines whether (and where) wind pressures are applied to the bottom side of the truss. This behavior aligns with broader engineering principles found in ASCE 7-22 and ANSI/TPI 1-2022, which state that wind can act on both sides of a structure and that support assumptions govern load paths and reactions. However, in order to guarantee code compliance, designers must verify that modeled conditions reflect real-world exposure and that required loads are present.
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Support assumptions affect load generation, reactions, and load combinations.
Understanding this interaction helps ensure that: •
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The Truss Design Drawing (TDD) accurately represents design conditions.
What Truss Studio Does Truss Studio uses bearing definitions to interpret the context of the truss within surrounding structure. Key behaviors: •
Marking a bearing as Overhang Support defines which regions are treated as interior vs. exposed
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Exposure interpretation controls where wind loads are applied to the bottom chord
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Changing the bearing Overhang Support can: o Suppress or activate bottom chord wind loads
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o Alter load distribution and reactions o Change generated load combinations. Observed behavior: •
Marking all bearings as Overhang Support can remove bottom chord wind loads
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Unsupported overhangs or cantilevers can trigger wind loads on the underside
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In some cases, expected wind loads may not be generated automatically and require manual input.
The Bearings dialog in Truss Studio does not simply define how and where a truss is supported. Bearings define how the software models exposure and load paths via the Overhang Support checkbox.
Load and Design Standards in Context (ASCE 7-22 & ANSI/TPI 1-2022) Wind Loading (ASCE 7-22) •
Wind pressures can act on both top and bottom chord surfaces
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Underside pressure develops when airflow occurs beneath a member
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Relevant conditions include: o Overhangs and canopies o Elevated floors o Cantilevered elements.
Elements exposed on either or both sides of the truss must be designed for uplift and downward pressures unless otherwise specified by the Engineer of Record (EOR). Load Path Principles (TPI 1-2022 Section 6.1.1) •
Small changes in bearing type and location can significantly affect: o Internal forces o Reactions o Load distribution
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Load Combinations (ASCE 7-22 Chapter 2) •
Structures must be evaluated under multiple combinations of Dead, Live, Wind, Snow, etc. Loads to simulate both “everyday” scenarios and worst-case scenarios. Continued next page
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Wind plays a very important role, as it can govern: o Uplift conditions o Lateral Load transfers (shear blocking) o Recommendations for hangers, tiedowns, and nailing patterns/spacing for truss to sheathing connections.
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Partial or unbalanced loading may control design. Wind loads can play a major role in these scenarios.
Bearing & Reaction Behavior (TPI 1-2022 Section 7) •
Bearing assumptions affect: o Reaction magnitude and distribution o Local stresses and force transfer.
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Partial or offset bearings can introduce: o Eccentric loading o Bending and shear effects.
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Bearing stress depends on: o Reaction force ÷ contact area
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Local crushing can govern design even if the truss is otherwise adequate
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Designer-defined limits may be necessary where supports are constrained.
How They Relate (Critical Connection)
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Practical Scenarios 1. Trusses with Overhang Support turned on in the Bearings dialog.
In the Bearings dialog, checking the Overhang Support button on or off will enable or suppress wind loading on the bottom chord. To do this, you must have at least (2) bearings active. By highlighting one of the end bearings and checking the Overhang Support button on, Studio will effectively ignore that bearing for wind load application purposes and apply wind load to the bottom of the truss until it reaches the next bearing. The “next” bearing is respective of the direction of the wind load as stated in the “Load Combinations” section of the “Applied Loads View” window. The picture above shows a good example of this. Here, the Overhang Support is turned on for the left end bearing. Due to this, wind load is applied (starting left and moving right) to the bottom chord until it reaches the next bearing. 2. Cantilevered Trusses
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Cantilevered sections often require bottom chord wind loads due to full exposure. Trusses with at least one cantilevered end will also have wind load applied to the underside of the cantilevered portion of the truss. To do this, use the “X-Location” section of the Bearings dialog to move an end bearing over by whichever distance most accurately represents the final product. Use the dropdown menu to the immediate left of this input distance to set where this is measured from and which part of the bearing this distance is measured to. For instance, inputs of “LL” and “5-00-00” will result in the bearings placed 5 ft from the left edge of the truss, with the left edge of the bearings against the 5 ft line. Possible inputs for this dropdown are LL, LC, LR, RL, RC, and RR. The first letter, ‘L’ or ‘R’, represents the side from which the x-location will be measured, such as “4 ft from the left side” or “2 ft 6 inches from the right side”. The second letter dictates where the bearing will be placed with respect to the input distance. For example, if the bearing is placed at an “X-location” of 5 ft, then ‘L’ means the left edge of the bearings will be at the 5 ft line; ‘C’ means the vertical centerline of the bearing will be located at 5 ft; and ‘R’ means the right edge of the bearing will be at 5 ft. 3. Elevated Floor Systems
For an elevated building, whose underside is assumed to be fully exposed to wind, checking the Overhang Support button on for all bearings but one will get Studio to apply wind load to the entire bottom side of the truss, as shown in the picture above. Connection to Standards ASCE 7-22 recently added elevated building wind load requirements to their standard. This is currently in development as a new feature in Studio. For any questions on this, please reach out to our engineering team. TDD Impacts Depending on your Bearings dialog inputs, some changes may occur to the truss design drawing (TDD). These changes are reflective of the unique load situation. When any uplift wind pressures have been applied to the bottom chord of the truss, a note (shown highlighted in the picture below) should populate in the “Loads Summary” section of the TDD. Note: A missing bottom chord wind load note may indicate missing loads on the truss, so make sure to double-check.
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Practical Guidance for Designers Pay Close Attention to:
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Cantilevered designs
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Bearing location
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Overhangs
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Bearing type (wall, hanger, etc.)
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Elevated or open-floor systems
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Overhang Support settings
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Unexpected missing wind loads
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Some expected wind loads may not be automatically created. Designers should always double-check.
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Bearing inputs do not affect snow load generation.
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Standards require consideration of exposure to wind loads, but: o The software does not determine compliance. It is the responsibility of the truss designers to model and load the truss in a way that accurately reflects the final product and situation.
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765-751-9990 Hain Vent Block Drill Hain Company Vent Block Drill. From the OEM’s website, “The Vent Block Drill is designed to make lumber, truss and wall panel manufacturing yards more efficient by easily converting scrap wood into useable vent (frieze) blocks. By simply inserting a block, the VBD has one button to press and the rest is automatic. It can drill 1, 2, 3, or 4 holes and you can adjust the block size in 15 seconds or less. The VBD processes each job quickly and tests have shown that it will produce in excess of 360 vent blocks per hour. Operation is simple and even a first time user can begin drilling blocks in a matter of minutes. The machine is enclosed for safety and the back cover can easily be removed for maintenance.” 5 HP motor, block sizes 2×4 through 2×12 on center drill holes, or 2×14 off-center drill holes. Carbide tipped drill bits. 10 ga. aluminum construction. 60″ x 60″ x 33″ height. 100 PSI air required. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical required. Net weight 750 lbs. $9,995 NOW $8,499 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com
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2019 Spida Rolsplicer 2019 Spida Rolsplicer lumber splicer, splices 2×3, 2×4 and 2×6 lumber, 3 to 4 second cycle time, dual palm buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, 5 HP gear motor. Feeds from the right, ejects to the left. 60″ x 42″ x 44″ height. 460 volt, 3 phase, 5 Amp electrical required.
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Working for the Industry, From the Show Floor to the National Mall By Christine Wagner SBCA Director of Marketing & Communications
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n the span of less than two weeks, the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) went from a packed trade show floor in Columbus, Ohio to a 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex standing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Those are two very different settings. But together, BCMC 2026 and HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase demonstrate two important parts of SBCA’s work: strengthening the structural building components industry from within and representing it beyond our own walls.
Bringing the Industry Together BCMC has always been about the people who make up this industry. This year was no exception. The week began with golf and a productive SBCA Board of Directors meeting before moving into a full day of education. By Wednesday, the show floor was busy with component manufacturers and framers exploring equipment, technology, software, products, and ideas they could take back to their businesses. Education continued throughout the show, alongside the Women in Construction Lunch, IT Roundtable, Quality Bootcamp, chapter meetings, Fellowship Breakfast, and plenty of informal conversations in the aisles.
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Keynote speaker Jesse Itzler challenged attendees to think bigger while sharing his powerful insights on mindset, resilience, and performance.
Todd Tomalak of Zonda provided a look at the economic conditions affecting the industry and what may lie ahead.
Innovation Alley gave the four 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant recipients an opportunity to put their ideas directly in front of the industry, culminating in attendees selecting Crowdbuild™ as this year’s People’s Choice Innovator. The equipment, education, and programming are important, but much of BCMC’s value is harder to put on an agenda. It happens when someone sees a new way to solve a problem on the show floor. It happens when a conversation between peers continues long after an education session ends. It happens when people who compete in the marketplace sit down together to talk about challenges affecting the entire industry. That is one side of association work: creating opportunities for an industry to become stronger together. A few days later, SBCA’s work moved to a very different stage.
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Bringing the Industry to Washington For the fifth year, SBCA participated as an exhibitor and its third year as a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall. This year’s “Made in America” theme was particularly fitting for an industry with more than 1,300 component manufacturing locations across the country. SBCA again exhibited the “Big Green House,” a 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex framed with roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels. Rather than simply telling policymakers, housing professionals, students, media, and the public about componentized construction, the structure gave them the opportunity to walk through it and see the system firsthand. At the opening ceremony, SBCA Managing Director Molly Butz talked about an industry that is already scaled across the United States and the role components can play as the country looks for ways to increase housing supply while making better use of labor, materials, and construction time.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner also visited the Big Green House during the Showcase, touring the structure alongside groups of students interested in residential construction. The timing was especially appropriate, as the first day included HUD’s Trades Day, which focused on introducing students and young adults to careers in construction and the skilled trades. The industry’s voice was also part of the Showcase’s educational programming. Sean Shields, SBCA Director of Strategic Partnerships, participated in the “Meeting Demand: Expanding Housing Supply” panel with National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Chairman Bill Owens, bringing the component industry directly into the broader conversation about how the country can build more housing.
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None of that happens alone. Bringing the Big Green House to Washington required significant collaboration throughout the industry. SBCA is grateful to Annandale Millwork & Allied Systems, the SBCA Foundation, Shelter Systems Limited, 84 Lumber, Builders FirstSource, BeLit, Habitat for Humanity, Huber Engineered Woods, MiTek, Roseburg, Simpson Strong-Tie, and UFP Industries for helping make this year’s exhibit possible. SBCA was also one of five overall Showcase sponsors alongside the National Association of Home Builders, International Code Council, Manufactured Housing Institute, and Rocket.
Two Stages, One Industry One week, the work was about bringing the component industry together. The next, it was about bringing the component industry to people who may not encounter it every day. Both matter. Component manufacturers are already building roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels in communities across the country. They are investing in their employees, improving processes, adopting technology, and finding ways to help their customers build more efficiently. An association should help strengthen that work, but it should also help tell that story. Sometimes that means creating a place like BCMC where the industry can connect, learn, and grow together. Sometimes it means building a two-story duplex within sight of the U.S. Capitol so someone outside our industry can walk inside and understand, perhaps for the first time, what componentized construction actually looks like and how it is a solution to address the nation’s housing challenges. These past two weeks provided a little bit of both. And from Columbus to Washington, D.C., the objective remained the same: create opportunities, elevate the industry, and help structural building components play an even greater role in the future of construction and housing.
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OCTOBER 2026
October 5–7
ProDealer Industry Summit
Chicago, IL
October 6–8
Mass Timber+ (formerly IWBC)
Philadelphia, PA
October 6–8
Natl Assoc of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall Leadership Meeting
Detroit, MI
October 7–9
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 2026 Natl Conference
Phoenix, AZ
October 7–9
METALCON 2026
Orlando, FL
October 12–15
Lumber Quality Institute (LQI) Lumber Quality Workshop
Salem, OR
October 14
BLD Connection Sunflower Shootout Golf Outing
Newton, KS
October 14–16
LBM Strategies 2026 Conference
Milwaukee, WI
October 17
BLD Connection Wine & Whiskey Outing
Des Moines, IA
October 19–20
Builder Connections
Arlington, TX
October 20–23
Greenbuild Intl Conference + Expo
New York, NY
October 27–30
NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit
San Francisco, CA
October 28–30
2026 LMC Expo
Philadelphia, PA
NOVEMBER 2026 November 2–4
Multifamily Executive (MFE) Conference
Newport Beach, CA
November 3–5
NAFCD + NBMDA 2026 Annual Convention
Dallas, TX
November 4–6
DBIA 2026 Design-Build Conference and Expo
Cleveland, OH
November 4–6
North Am Wholesale Lumber Assoc (NAWLA) Traders Market
Anaheim, CA
November 4–5
Wood Solutions Conference: Calgary 2026
Calgary, AB
November 5
American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Annual Meeting
Scottsdale, AZ
November 9–11
LBM Advantage Fall Planning Conference
Boston, MA
November 15–17 STAFDA’s 50th Annual Convention and Trade Show
Anaheim, CA
November 16–18 AHF Live Summit
Chicago, IL
November 17–18 Wood Solutions Conference: Moncton 2026
Moncton, NB
November 19
Offsite Construction Summit
Washington, D.C.
DECEMBER 2026 December 1–3
University of Texas Bldg Professional Inst (BPI) of Texas—Central
Austin, TX
December 2–4
The Buildings Show
Toronto, ON
December 8
BLD Connection 2026 Mid-America Connection Conference
Olathe, KS
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December 8–9
Western Bldg Material Assoc (WBMA) Annual Conference
Seattle, WA
December 8–10
Structural Bldg Components Assoc (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting
Charlotte, NC
December 9–10
LBM EXPO
Uncasville, CT
December 9
Offsite Construction Summit
Houston, TX
December 10
BLD Connection 2026 Nebraska Connection Conference
Omaha, NE
JANUARY 2027 January 19–20
BLD Connection 2027 BizCon North
Brooklyn Park, MN
January 19–20
West Coast LBMA Annual Convention
San Diego, CA
FEBRUARY 2027 February 1–2
BLD Connection 2027 BizCon South
Altoona, IA
February 2–4
Natl Assoc of Home Bldrs (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS)
Las Vegas, NV
February 8–10
Natl Frame Bldg Assoc (NFBA) Annual Conference & Expo
Columbus, OH
February 10–11
WoodWorks at BUILDEX
Vancouver, BC
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dangerous liquids. If you remember a few simple, common sense rules when handling or storing flammable liquids, you can help prevent injury Ideally, safety programs focus on preventing accidents and incidents, to yourself and your coworkers or prevent your jobsite from going up but if one occurs, have an accident investigation procedure ready and train in flames. your employees how to use it. Investigate ALL accidents and injuries; Flammable liquidsthethemselves not burn, Handled but as the liquid the severity determines extent of thewill investigation. properly, evaporates, it gives off vapors that mix with the air to form dangerous accident investigation helps you look at problems, solve them, improve gasessafety that can be setand off prevent by a small spark. Gasoline, for example, your programs, future accidents. evaporates at temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. As the temperature rises, the rate of Accidentincreases investigation prevent evaporation and should more and recurrence. strictly to factare finding more vaporsAdhering are given off. Vapors in a neutral, usually heaviernon-confrontational than air so they collectmanner in identifies the true attitudes, behaviors, the lowest areas they can reach. Without and factors to that led to the problem. goodother ventilation dissipate them, a Analyzing andoff asking neutral “why” small sparkfacts can set a bigadisaster. question helps find the root cause of the Carefully read the manufacturer’s accident. For example, if employee error label on the container of any flammable caused the accident, dig further to determine liquid before storing or using it. Practice recipiente del fabricante original para almacenar why the employee made the error. good housekeeping in flammable líquidos inflamables. Mantenga los recipientes La investigación del accidente no debe usarse liquid storage areas. Clean up spills cerrados cuando no estén en uso; almacénelos para culpar, castigar o exonerar a trabajadores y immediately place theshould cleanup Accident then investigation not be alejados de salidas y pasillos. gerentes; en ese ambiente no saldrá a la luz la rags to in blame, a closed, bottom ventilated, used punish or exonerate workers No confíe en su olfato determinar que un verdad. Si investiga un para accidente simplemente metal container. Only usewill approved and managers; true facts not emerge área o recipiente está libre de vapores. No todos los para completar el papeleo y cumplir con metal containers original an in thissafety environment. If or youtheinvestigate líquidos infl amables emiten gases con olor. Algunos los requerimientos del seguro, erosionará la manufacturer’s containerpaperwork to store and accident just to complete vapores también son venenosos, además de ser confi anza en el sistema y no alcanzará su objetivo de prevención y flammable liquids. Keep the containers satisfy insurance requirements, you will erode confidence in the system infl amables. Use líquidos infl amables sólo donde se reducción de pérdidas. closed in use; stored away and youwhen won’tnot achieve your goal of prevention and loss reduction. cuente con una ventilación adecuada. from exits or passageways. Don’t trust your nose to tell you whether an area or container is Afree. supervisor the affected area is off thevapors best person tosmell. conduct an vapor Not all in dangerous liquids give you can Some investigation because they are most familiar with the tools, equipment, vapors are poisonous as well as flammable. Use flammable liquids only and people in equipment, outside agencies, and other where thereinvolved. is plenty Experts of ventilation. technical resources may also be needed. Be careful not to get a flammable liquid on you or your clothing. It could cause painful skin irritation or ignite your clothing and envelop your If investigation byyou, securing scene, placingyour equipment you Start in flames. you get it on washthe it off or change clothes out of service necessary, and taking photos. Interview victims and as soon as you ifcan. witnesses. evidence andaway records andany document Keep Collect flammable liquids from open flyour ame observations. or spark and Find the contributing factors to determine the accident’s cause. never smoke where flammable liquids are present. Treat root flammable Document the recommended corrective actions, the people assigned to liquids with respect and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for their complete them, and a due date for completion. use.
Tenga de no derramarse líquidos inflsupervisor amables La mejorcuidado persona para conducir la investigación es un sobre suafectada, personaporque o su ropa. Éstos pueden ocasionar irritación en el área es el más familiarizado con las herramientas, los equipos de y las que se necesiten dolorosa lapersonas piel o afectadas. incendiarTambién la ropapuede envolviendo a la expertos en equipos, agencias externas y otros recursos técnicos.sobre persona en llamas. Si se derrama un líquido inflamable su persona, láveselo de inmediato, o cámbiese de ropa lo más rápidamente posible. Comience su investigación resguardando la escena, retirando de servicio equipos y, si fuera necesario, tomando fotos. Entreviste a las Mantenga los líquidos inflamables alejados de llamas víctimas y a los testigos. Reúna pruebas y registros y documente sus y chispas, yEncuentre nunca los fume en contribuyentes áreas dondepara hay líquidos observaciones. factores determinar la inflamables presentes. Trate los líquidos inflamables causa que dio origen al accidente. Documente las acciones correctivas, las personas asignadas para completar lasrecomendaciones mismas y la fecha límite con respeto y observe todas las de para los terminarlas. fabricantes en sus usos.
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These candidates have confirmed their availability Check our website for new candidates. Remote Truss and Wall Pane Designer Pennsylvania C19102 Component Designer with eight years of experience designing wall panels, roof trusses, and floor trusses for production, tract, and semi-custom residential construction. Advanced MiTek user with a strong background supporting high-volume builders and manufacturing operations. Experienced in creating accurate, production-friendly component designs while coordinating with production, sales, and customer teams. Particular strength in wall panel design, component optimization, and supporting efficient manufacturing and installation processes. Software experience includes MiTek, Sapphire Structure, Sapphire Management, BC Calc, and Forte. General Manager Truss/Panel/LGS/Wood REMOTE C12001 Highly experienced General Manager with more than 40 years in the structural building components industry, including extensive management experience with roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, EWP, lumber, hardware, light-gauge steel components, and related products. Career progression began in truss production and design before advancing into production and executive management. Currently serves as General Manager of a component manufacturing operation with broad responsibility for sales, estimating, design, P&L, purchasing, scheduling, production, staffing, inventory, and delivery. Works directly with ownership on financial performance, sales, cash flow, opportunities, and operational issues while coordinating wood and steel operations. Offers an unusual combination of handson component manufacturing knowledge and senior-level business management experience. Background includes wood roof and floor trusses, wall panels, framing packages, EWP, light-gauge steel trusses and wall panels, and timber trusses. Experienced in growing operations, developing employees, purchasing, inventory control, quality, sales, design management, and production.
Senior Whole House / Structural Component Designer / Truss / Panel / Remote, Maryland C19132 Senior remote whole-house component designer with 32 years of roof truss design experience, 28 years of floor truss design experience, 22 years of wall panel experience, and 23 years of EWP and stair design experience. Experienced with complex custom homes, production housing, multifamily, light commercial, whole-house design, foundations, and stickframed walls. Advanced MiTek Sapphire/ Structure user with additional experience in MiTek 20/20 and AutoCAD. Has worked remotely since 2014 and is accustomed to operating independently. Beginning around 2009, his completed design work was trusted to bypass the normal checking process and go directly to production. He was typically assigned complex residential projects and first-time production-builder models, while also handling company-wide prebuilt stair design and coordinating stair and foundation schedules with whole-house projects. Strong value-engineering background with a demonstrated focus on plant profitability and material utilization. During one measured one-year period, his value engineering of other designers’ work reduced average lumber and plate costs by 7.5%, based on estimating program pricing before and after redesign. He also developed an Excel-based solution for arched and circular openings that could not be handled directly by MiTek Sapphire and provided purchasing recommendations regarding truss plate inventory. Remote Senior Designer - Truss/Panel/IJoist/Total Framing Package USA - ALL States C10270 Senior building components designer with nearly three decades of wall panel experience and extensive experience with roof trusses, custom residential construction, and small-to-medium multifamily projects. Background also includes light commercial work, floor trusses, component checking, estimating/quoting, and projects carried through design to production. Experienced with MiTek software as well as AutoCAD and other CAD/design systems. Career experience includes lead and senior design responsibilities, coordination with customers, architects, engineering and production, training other designers, and resolving structural and framing issues. Earlier hands-on construction experience provides practical understanding of how component designs translate to the field. Seeking a senior design opportunity with a stable building components organization where broad wall-panel and truss experience can contribute to the design team while offering continued professional growth.
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Remote Truss Designer | Remote Truss Design Manager USA - ALL States, Ohio C17224 This senior-level truss designer brings more than a decade of experience designing floor and roof truss systems for multifamily, commercial, and residential construction. His background includes remote and in-office roles, high-volume production environments, and technically complex projects. He is highly proficient in MiTek MBA, eFrame, and Sapphire Structure and is known for producing accurate, efficient, and code-compliant designs with minimal supervision. In addition to hands-on design work, he has experience supporting training and development initiatives and reviewing work for quality and consistency. He communicates effectively with sales, production, and field teams to resolve design challenges and maintain project momentum. He is seeking a long-term opportunity where he can contribute at a senior level while supporting quality, efficiency, and strong design standards. This is one of the best candidates I have seen this year. Definitely “A” list... I’m not saying more about him for confidentiality reasons. Plant/Location/General Manager Truss/Panel/EWP/Lumber/Stairs/Doors USA - South C11836 Full financial responsibility and operations of facility Truss and Panel plant and EWP About 24 million a year in total volume Was responsible for 300 production employee, 23 sales reps, 14 designers, 17 truck drivers, 11 office staff, 8 managers/ supervisors. Developed many new programs for safety, production Sigma six and Lean manufacturing Was in the top five plants for “company” for 5 years in many categories that the plants were measured by including production efficiency sales volume profitability safety record inventory turns customer satisfaction and many others. Technical Outside Sales - Truss/Panel/ EWP/Installed Services Tennessee, Alabama, Florida... C10710 26 years Technical Sales & Design experience, 2 as Design Manager. Roof truss, floor truss, wall panels, EWP, component framing package, I-Joist and installed services experience. Current with MiTek Sapphire, TJ Expert, AutoCAD software. Single/multi family, light commercial, tract markets. Estimates sales in the current market to be in the $1.5-2M range in truss and panels, provided estimates, designed plans, scheduling and customer service. Remote Truss Designer/Design Manager - Mega-Multifamily Texas C11427 6 years experience as Plant Manager with another 6 years in Design (one of our very few ACE designers): Facilitated the truss sale, design, & delivery for lumber salesmen lacking truss experience. Developed own customer base by selling trusses. Design
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layouts of floor and roof truss systems for multifamily/commercial projects. Proficient use of MiTek Engineering, eFrame, AutoCAD, TJBeam, and Excel programs. He has some Sapphire experience but not as a Truss Designer. He expects to need 30 days to get back up to speed and re-learn Sapphire. 14+ years’ experience as Plant Manager including staff development, workforce management and training, meeting production goals, asset management, maintenance and capital improvements, budget development and reporting, and assuring company policies were implemented across all departments. Compensation: Upper $40’s per hour as a Remote Truss Designer to start with review and adjustment to actual value based on his abilities in 30-60 days. Thom’s Notes: One of our top 1% Truss Design ACE’s. Open to other remote opportunities that he is qualified to fill including Sales or Estimating. Will travel. If you are a candidate and not showing up here, it is either because you have your availability set to Standby or Passive. Please log in and update your profile. Get on your recruiter’s follow up list to be first up when the right job comes along. All inquiries are Strictly Confidential!
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Simpson Strong-Tie and hsbcad Bring Advanced Wall-Framing Technology to CS Cornerstone™ Wall Software New wall-framing solution showcased alongside Simpson Strong-Tie® Component Solutions® software and equipment at BCMC 2026 PLEASANTON, Calif., September 15, 2026 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, and hsbcad, a leading global provider of design, manufacturing and assembly software solutions for offsite timber construction, are bringing advanced digital wall-framing capabilities to component manufacturers through CS Cornerstone™ Wall software, powered by hsbcad technology. Available since June 2026, CS Cornerstone Wall software combines building modeling with structural wood-component design and analysis. The solution will be demonstrated during the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC), September 14–18, in Columbus, Ohio, at Simpson Strong-Tie Booth 901, with hsbcad also exhibiting at Booth 113. The collaboration brings hsbcad’s established wall-framing technology into the IntelliCAD environment, giving IntelliCAD designers and manufacturers access to the same powerful wall-framing capabilities behind hsbcad’s hsbDesign for Revit® and AutoCAD® solutions. At the core of the solution are hsbcad’s parametric detailing technology, configurable framing styles and framing engine, enabling detailed, production-ready wall models to be created more efficiently. “What makes this especially valuable is the amount of repetitive work we can take out of the process. Parametric details adapt automatically as wall dimensions, angles or timber sizes change, while framing styles let manufacturers define their preferred configurations once and apply them consistently across multiple walls. That means less manual detailing and a more reliable path from design to production,” said Kris Riemslagh, technology architect at hsbcad. The technology behind CS Cornerstone Wall software builds on multiple generations of hsbcad wall-detailing development and its experience supporting timber manufacturers around the world. “This collaboration is about bringing together complementary expertise to give manufacturers better tools for the way they design and build today,” said Hilde Sevens, CEO of hsbcad. “Together with Simpson Strong-Tie, we’re making our proven technology accessible to a broader part of the industry and helping move timber construction toward more connected, efficient and sustainable ways of working.” The collaboration also extends beyond wall modeling. CS Cornerstone Wall software customers benefit from additional hsbcad technologies that support downstream workflows, including hsbView, which provides access to digital shop drawings and production information, and hsbcad’s validation technology, which applies configurable, rule-based checks to help ensure models meet design, structural and production requirements, such as stud spacing, sheathing edge support and nail-line requirements. For manufacturers looking to connect digital models further into production, hsbcad’s exporters can support the transfer of manufacturing data to leading CNC machines and shop-floor environments. Simpson Strong-Tie also serves as an hsbcad reseller for selected machine-connectivity solutions, extending the relationship between the two companies beyond the CS Cornerstone Wall software platform.
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Highlights at Simpson Strong-Tie Booth 901 will include: •
CS Cornerstone™ Wall software: The new all-in-one platform combines building modeling with structural wood-component design and analysis, powered by hsbcad.
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CS Cloud Director™: The new cloud-based management platform is designed to improve visibility, streamline operations and support profitability. Schedule a live demo to experience these innovations and the full suite of Component Solutions® software.
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CS® Producer™ truss production management software: The newest addition to the Component Solutions® software suite, this cutting-edge, cloud-based software gives floor and roof truss manufacturers powerful ways to schedule and manage daily operations.
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hsbDesign for Revit® and AutoCAD®: See hsbcad’s latest timber design and detailing capabilities for creating detailed, production-ready models.
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hsbMake: Explore hsbcad’s CAM/MES solution for managing and optimizing production on the shop floor, including CNC machine connectivity.
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About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skilled engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a variety of applications in wood, steel and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit www.strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube and LinkedIn. About hsbcad With more than 35 years of experience, hsbcad develops software solutions that connect design, manufacturing and assembly for the offsite timber industry. Its solutions automate framing, generate production-ready data, drive CNC machinery and support manufacturing operations, helping manufacturers reduce manual work, improve accuracy and shorten project lead times. Driven by its purpose, “We reshape today’s construction industry into a sustainable and innovative tomorrow,” hsbcad develops technology that helps offsite manufacturers work more efficiently and make better use of materials and data. Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, hsbcad has a global team of more than 80 people across subsidiaries in Germany, the Netherlands, the U.K., the U.S., Canada, Japan, Ecuador and Australia. For more information, visit www.hsbcad.com.
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SBCA’s “Big Green House” Returns to the National Mall for HUD’s 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Washington, D.C. – September 22, 2026 – The “Big Green House” is back on the National Mall. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) is again showcasing its 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase (IHS), taking place September 22–24 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now standing on the National Mall, the house gives policymakers, congressional members and staff, housing professionals, media, and the public an opportunity to walk through a full-scale structure and see firsthand how structural building components such as roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels are used to frame homes. This year’s IHS theme, “Made in America,” highlights American manufacturing, innovation, and building solutions that can help expand housing supply and make homeownership more attainable. For SBCA, the theme closely reflects an industry that is already manufacturing structural building components in communities across the country. “The ‘Big Green House’ gives us an opportunity to move beyond talking about what structural building components can do and actually show it,” says Sean Shields, SBCA Director of Strategic Partnerships. “Roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels are being manufactured in communities across the country every day. They provide an efficient, scalable building solution that can help us build more homes, and we are proud to bring that story to the National Mall alongside HUD and so many others working to address our country’s housing needs.” Structural building components are manufactured offsite in a controlled environment and delivered to the jobsite ready for installation. This approach can help builders use labor, materials, and construction time more efficiently while providing greater predictability in the framing process. SBCA’s “Big Green House” builds at the Innovative Housing Showcase have demonstrated just how quickly componentized framing can come together, with the structure framed in as little as 8–12 hours. Depending on the project and jobsite conditions, using components can significantly shorten the framing process compared to traditional stick framing. With more than 1,300 component manufacturing locations across the United States, the infrastructure to manufacture and deliver these building systems is already in place. Components are used in projects ranging from single-family homes to multi-family construction, making them an efficient and scaled part of the nation’s housing supply. Throughout the Showcase, visitors to the “Big Green House” can explore the structure, see components and building systems up close, and speak directly with SBCA staff and industry professionals about how component manufacturing supports the construction process and housing industry. Learn more about SBCA’s participation in the Innovative Housing Showcase at www.sbcacomponents.com/ihs. Learn more about HUD’s 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase at www.huduser.gov/portal/ihs.html. PHONE: 800-289-5627
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New Home Sales Rise as Affordability Challenges Continue Posted September 24, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission. New home sales improved in August, but the monthly gain masks continued weakness in the broader new-home market. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to constrain demand, with new home sales remaining below last year’s pace and year-to-date sales lower than 2025. Sales of newly built single-family homes increased 6.4% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 684,000, following an upwardly revised July estimate, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales was 2% lower than a year earlier. “The gain in new home sales is encouraging, but affordability remains a challenge,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Sales are still down year over year and year to date, and builders continue to use incentives and pricing adjustments to support buyers as limited existing-home inventory helps sustain the new-home market.” “While the monthly increase in sales is a positive development, housing demand remains sensitive to higher mortgage rates and broader macroeconomic conditions,” said Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, NAHB assistant vice president for forecasting and analysis. “A sustained improvement in affordability, particularly through lower financing costs, would provide a stronger foundation for housing demand going forward.” A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed, or a deposit is accepted. The home can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction or completed. In addition to adjusting for seasonal effects, the August reading of 684,000 units is the number of homes that would sell if this pace continued for the next 12 months. New single-family home inventory in August was unchanged from July at 483,000 units but fell 2.0% from a year ago. This represents an elevated 8.5 months’ supply at the current building pace. Completed, ready-to-occupy inventory consisted of 112,000 homes in August. When looking at the combined inventory of both resale home and new homes, the month’s supply was 5.3 months at the current pace of building. The median new home sales price in August edged up 0.4% from July to $393,700 but was down 5.8% from a year ago. Regionally, on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are down 0.6% in Midwest, 1.0% in the South and 10.0% in the West. New home sales were unchanged in the Northeast.
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Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges Persist Posted September 17, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission. Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic uncertainty. Overall housing starts decreased 2.6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The August reading of 1.28 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts increased 7.6% to a 918,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate and are up 5.2% compared to August 2025. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 21.7% to an annualized 357,000 pace and are down 14.6% compared to August 2025. “Single-family starts unexpectedly increased in August, but higher mortgage rates, rising construction financing costs and affordability challenges continue to weigh on the market and limit momentum for new-home construction,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Year-to-date declines in single-family permits show builders remain cautious about future construction, a trend reflected in our recent builder surveys,” said Jing Fu, NAHB’s senior director of forecasting and analysis. “Ongoing economic uncertainty and affordability challenges will continue to slow single-family construction in the months ahead. However, the Midwest remains a relative bright spot, with single-family permits up 2.9% year-to-date through August.” On a regional and year-to-date basis, combined single-family and multifamily starts were 10% higher in the Northeast, 0.4% higher in the Midwest, 2.4% lower in the South and 3% lower in the West. Overall permits decreased 2.7% to a 1.39-million-unit annualized rate in August. Single-family permits decreased 1.8% to an 878,000-unit rate and but are up 1.3% compared to August 2025. Multifamily permits decreased 4.3% to an annualized 516,000 pace but are up 7.5% compared to August 2025. Looking at regional permit data on a year-to-date basis, permits were 12.5% higher in the Northeast, 2.7% higher in the Midwest, 3.5% lower in the South and 1.7% higher in the West.
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Builder Sentiment Falls on Higher Interest Rates and Costs Posted September 16, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission. Higher mortgage rates, worsening labor shortages and rising material costs are weighing on builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. “Buyer traffic has weakened across much of the country, largely because of rising mortgage rates,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Builders also continue to face higher material costs, rising gas and diesel prices and persistent labor shortages. In some markets, builders report that increased immigration enforcement is discouraging legal workers from reporting to job sites.” “The HMI shows builder confidence at its lowest level since September 2025, as tight lending conditions and elevated land, labor and construction costs persist,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Notably, 42% of builders rated current lot availability as poor and 38% as fair.” The latest HMI survey found that 38% of builders cut prices in September, up from 35% in August. The average price cut remained at 6% for the sixth consecutive month. Meanwhile, 66% of builders reported using sales incentives in September, up from 63% in August and the highest share since 67% posted in December. Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for more than 40 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. The index measuring current sales conditions in September fell four points to 35, the index gauging future sales expectations dropped six points to 37 and the index charting prospective buyer traffic held steady at 23. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Midwest dropped one point to 44, the Northeast fell five points to 39, the South fell one point to 31 and the West posted a one-point gain to 28.. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS.
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NAHB Responds as Immigration Enforcement Keeps Legal Workers Off Job Sites Posted September 25, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission. As the housing industry faces a severe labor shortage, NAHB members report that increased immigration enforcement and jobsite raids are heightening worker fears and further straining the construction labor pool. In some markets, stepped up immigration enforcement has discouraged legally authorized workers from reporting to jobsites, delaying home construction and raising costs as the nation confronts a housing shortage of about 1.2 million units. Immigrant workers are vital to meeting the nation’s housing needs, accounting for more than one-quarter of the construction workforce. The domestic labor pipeline alone cannot meet national or industry demand. Government data indicate that construction is short about 300,000 workers. A landmark Home Builders Institute study released in June 2025 found that the skilled labor shortage delays construction, drives up labor costs and raises home prices. On average, shortages add two months to construction timelines, reduce annual housing production by 19,000 homes and cost builders and consumers $10 billion each year. NAHB is Acting on Multiple Fronts NAHB believes a lasting solution requires a multifaceted approach: •
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NAHB has been in contact with senior officials at the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to voice concerns about inconsistent and overly aggressive law enforcement tactics targeting residential construction workers. On Sept. 16, 2026, NAHB filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit immigration case Sosnova Rodriquez v. Ortega, arguing that everyone in the United States deserves fair and consistent due process. NAHB said indefinite detention without the opportunity to seek bond separates people from their families, communities and workplaces. Oral arguments were held September 24, and a decision could come in the coming weeks or months. Continued next page
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The government’s new mandatory detention policy also has significant consequences for employers, workers and consumers. NAHB’s brief states that the policy has removed workers from the labor force, forced project cancellations, reduced revenue, eliminated jobs for U.S.-born workers and sharply decreased the number of homes available for sale. On Capitol Hill, NAHB is urging Congress to pass the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 4393), which would strengthen border security and create an earned path to permanent work authorization for certain undocumented workers who meet clear, rigorous requirements. Promoting Careers in the Skilled Trades NAHB pairs its immigration reform efforts with a strong push to attract more Americans to meaningful careers in the skilled trades. At the local, state and federal levels, NAHB is urging policymakers to expand apprenticeships and trade education. We are also calling on Congress to pass the CONSTRUCTS Act (H.R. 1055/S. 189), bipartisan legislation to prepare young adults for rewarding careers in the construction trades. Both NAHB and HBI are committed to addressing this critical issue through collaborative programs, education initiatives and advocacy efforts. The organizations aim to boost the skilled labor workforce and equip the next generation of construction professionals with the skills needed to meet growing demand. As HBI graduates enter the workforce, they help fill critical labor gaps—strengthening the residential construction industry and contributing to lower housing costs across the country. NAHB also supports the following solutions: •
Preserve legal pathways that allow immigrants to enter and work in the United States, including the H-2B temporary guest worker program, which helps fill construction jobs when qualified domestic workers are unavailable.
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Clarify that employers are responsible for verifying only the identity and work authorization of their direct employees—not workers employed by subcontractors.
When ICE Comes Calling NAHB’s legal team prepared When ICE Comes Calling, a guide outlining best practices for business owners during an ICE raid. It is also available in Spanish. NAHB also worked with immigration law expert Laura Foote Reiff of Greenberg Traurig, LLP to develop additional resources on ICE raids and immigration enforcement: •
Employer Fact Sheet: ICE/USCIS Site Visit (also in Spanish)
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Path to Pro Programs Will Deliver 15 Million Introductions To HighDemand Construction Careers September 19, 2026—The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation announced a new initiative to provide 15 million introductions to the skilled construction trades by 2032. As part of this effort, The Home Depot is launching Path to Pro Skills Explorers curriculum, a free, hands-on educational experience designed to introduce middle and high school students (ages 11–17) to high-demand, high-earning careers in the trades, just when career aspirations begin taking shape. While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.1 million construction skilled trades jobs are expected to open over the next decade, only 6% of young people are currently interested in entering these fields, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Developed in partnership with Scouting America and piloted with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Skills Explorers is designed to equip teachers, parents and community mentors with turn-key modules to teach foundational skills in areas such as woodworking, plumbing, electrical and painting. Students can gain exposure to career pathways while building confidence through hands-on projects. The curriculum also includes age appropriate content on leadership and soft skills. “For years, the Path to Pro programs have helped separating military, career changers and others build pathways to the trades,” said Michael Rowe, executive vice president of Pro for The Home Depot. “We know that closing the skilled labor gap starts much earlier. We need more young people to see what’s possible and understand the lucrative opportunities these careers provide.” Skills Explorers is built to be used anywhere young people learn and grow: For Educators: Free, facilitation guides and videos aligned with applications that easily integrate into STEM and career exploration modules. For Parents & Families: Interactive, hands-on project guides that help parents explore viable, high-earning career pathways with their teens. For Youth Organizations: Modular, flexible and simple activities designed for troop or group meetings, after-school or home school programs and community clubs that can be taught by anyone, using detailed training guides. Get Started Today Educators, youth organizations and parents can access the free Skills Explorers curriculum and explore resources by visiting https://www.pathtopro.com/skills-explorers/. Information on other Path to Pro programs, such as free training for adults (Skills Program), job networking support (Path to Pro Network) and career mapping can be found at https://www.pathtopro.com. PHONE: 800-289-5627
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A-1 Celebrates 49 Years and Begins Countdown to 50 September 18, 2026—FORT PIERCE, Fla., Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of structural building components in the Southeastern United States, today celebrates 49 years in business and begins the countdown to its 50th anniversary. Founded on September 18, 1977, A-1 began with seven temporary workers and a roughly 500-square-foot office. Today, the Company operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida, and Bainbridge, Georgia, across more than 100 acres. “Forty-nine years ago, today I opened the gates on a two-acre parcel in Mangonia Park, Riviera Beach, and A-1 came to life,” said John Herring, Founder and CEO. “Never could I have envisioned the path, the hurdles, the wins and challenges that were ahead. I want to thank everyone and say personally how much I appreciate and value you all.” As A-1 enters its 50th year, the Company remains focused on its longterm vision to build a 100- year Company. A-1 continues to invest in its people, training, facilities, machinery, automation and off-site manufacturing capabilities. These investments support what builders increasingly need: consistent quality, greater efficiency, less waste, reduced field labor and shorter build times. In his anniversary message to employees, Herring emphasized training, education, dedication and the continued use of technology to improve every day. He also reaffirmed the importance of hiring great people and reinvesting in A-1’s facilities, machinery and future. A-1’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives eligible employees the opportunity to share in the Company’s success and strengthens a culture built around its Core Values: Own It, Passionate, Honesty and Respect. The Company’s mission, Using Technology to Change the Way America Builds Homes™, continues to guide its growth and product development. The 49th anniversary also marks the start of A-1’s yearlong countdown to September 18, 2027, when the Company will celebrate 50 years in business. About A-1 A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. is a technology-driven building solutions company and parent organization of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, A-1 combines advanced manufacturing, proprietary software, automation, robotics, and engineering expertise to help transform the way America builds homes. The Company delivers roof trusses, floor trusses, EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™, and integrated structural solutions for residential, multifamily, commercial, and emerging construction markets throughout the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). PHONE: 800-289-5627
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The SLB Accelerates Lumber Demand Growth in the First Half of 2026 September 2, 2026—The SLB has released its Q2 2026 Report, highlighting strong progress in growing demand and expanding market opportunities for softwood lumber. Through the first half of 2026, SLB-funded programs generated more than 1 billion board feet of incremental lumber demand while continuing to strengthen wood’s competitive position through project conversions, education, market development, and codes and standards. Key Q2 highlights include: •
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Statistics Canada: Investment in Building Construction, July 2026 September 21, 2026—The total value of investment in building construction increased $270.9 million (+1.2%) to $23.6 billion in July. The non-residential sector rose 3.2%, while the residential sector edged up 0.3%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.1% in July. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction reached $21.2 billion in July, increasing 1.0% from the previous month and 4.7% from one year earlier. Institutional component leads non-residential growth In July, the value of non-residential investment in building construction increased $226.9 million to $7.4 billion. This growth was driven by the institutional component (+7.4%), followed by the industrial (+2.8%) and commercial (+0.8%) components. Investment in institutional construction was up $159.3 million to $2.3 billion in July. Ontario (+$151.0 million) drove the increase, driven by new hospital construction, which was underlined in the June 2026 building permits release. In July, gains in Ontario and three other provinces were partially offset by declines in six provinces and three territories, led by Alberta (-$8.9 million). Investment in industrial construction rose $40.6 million to $1.5 billion in July. Saskatchewan (+$20.3 million) and British Columbia (+$12.5 million) led the increase and were supported by broad gains across four other provinces and two territories. Meanwhile, investment in commercial construction edged up $27.0 million to $3.5 billion in July. Increases in six provinces and one territory (+$42.6 million) were tempered by a decline in British Columbia (-$14.6 million). Multi-unit construction dampens the growth in the residential sector In July, investment in residential building construction edged up $44.0 million to $16.2 billion. Growth in the single-family component (+3.5%) was moderated by a decline in the multi-unit component (-2.6%). Investment in single-family construction was up $265.2 million to $7.8 billion in July. Increases were widespread across all provinces, led by Ontario (+$93.5 million) and Alberta (+$68.6 million). Meanwhile, multi-unit construction decreased $221.2 million to $8.4 billion in July. The decline was primarily attributed to British Columbia (-$76.7 million), Quebec (-$70.9 million) and Ontario (-$43.9 million). For more information on construction, please visit the Construction statistics portal. For more information on housing, please visit the Housing statistics portal.
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TheLast Word The Evolution of Two Truss Titans Joe Kannapell, P.E.
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Lenny studied at the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, just as Donald Trump was beginning there. Lenny’s father owned a chain of Philadelphia-area drug stores, and Lenny grew up in his father’s magnificent Philadelphia mansion where Lenny resides today. Lenny and his partner from Wharton searched for business opportunities after graduation, including the premises of local lumberyards building trusses. He recognized the booming housing market 30 miles away in southern New Jersey, where the third Levittown was in the middle of a 12,000-unit build-out. So that’s where Lenny went in the truss business. Dick started more humbly, having transferred from the University of Oregan to Southern Methodist University to follow his swim coach. Dick studied industrial engineering and interned at Texas Instruments’ plant in Dallas that was engaged in the mass production of electrical devices. That experience acquainted Dick with the advantage of repetition in product assembly. Perhaps because of his upbringing in the heart of the U.S. timber industry, he sought to build something from wood. When he visited the Barns Lumber’s truss plant near Love Field and saw Charlie Barns’ crews cranking out hundreds of trusses per day, Dick discovered what would become his life’s work. And, ingeniously, he talked Charlie Barns into backing his Houston startup. Both Lenny and Dick first began by expanding locally and then nationally. Lenny was attracted by the U.S. government’s rapid expansion in the DC–Baltimore market, and he partnered with Dwight Hikel to locate a plant 50 miles north of Baltimore in 1976. When that plant’s deliveries to DC’s Virginia suburbs were too often delayed by traffic congestion, he set up a third location in Fredericksburg, VA, 100 miles south of his Maryland plant. Dick Rotto expanded his market area northward of Houston with the help of his partner’s Dallas location. When both locations couldn’t keep up with the Texas housing boom, Dick built a plant midway between them in Georgetown, just north of Austin, in 1980. But neither Dick nor Lenny was done expanding. Continued next page
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In the early 1980s, Lenny moved his business westward from his commanding presence in the mid-Atlantic states into several promising markets. Initially, he purchased Mississippi Valley Components in the St. Louis market, later launching startups in both Houston and Denver. He recruited top talent to manage those markets, hiring Dick Marriott, sales manager at Hydro-Air Engineering (MiTek’s predecessor), to run the Denver and St. Louis operations, and moving Ted Watkins and Jack Dermer to run the Houston operation. In each of his new locations, Lenny installed his proven operating systems and achieved early success. However, in the housing industry, what goes up eventually comes down, as both operators discovered when Texas housing construction collapsed in the late 1980s. Lenny closed his Houston plant and Dick closed his Georgetown plant. Dick sustained his Dallas and Houston operations by dispatching his sales force across the country while innovating methods to ship trusses across long distances. By the early 1990s, Dick was shipping enough product to both Florida and northern Virginia that he was able to set up plants in leased buildings in Orlando, FL and Fredericksburg, VA. Lenny continued pursuing acquisition opportunities across the country, leading to his purchase of Truss-Com’s three plants in northern California in 1989. While he relocated several experienced individuals from his other operations to Truss-Com’s Sacramento headquarters, they struggled mightily to implement the Shelter plant management and engineering systems in a market unlike any Lenny had encountered. Having supplied trusses in southern California, I can attest to the significant engineering and delivery challenges in that market that discourage changes in the status quo, thus favoring incumbents. By the mid-1990s, both owners began the process of retiring and leaving businesses in which their strong leadership sustained them through thick and thin. Lenny later described the challenges of traveling across the country to keep his disparate operations following his proven management systems. Fortunately, he had strong partners in his Denver and Maryland plants that were able to acquire and sustain his most successful operations. Dick’s denouement began in 1995, when he had to enlist outside investors to facilitate the purchase of Charlie Barns’ ownership stake, to which Dick sold his interests and left the business in 2000. Today, the lasting influence of both individuals is evident in the successors to the companies they founded. Shelter Systems Limited of Maryland, formed by Lenny and Dwight Hikel 50 years ago, was purchased by the Hikel family in 1993 and continues today as a preeminent supplier in the Northeast. Trussway’s four Rotto-established locations continue to thrive, supplemented by the creation of a Fountain, CO location in 2006, though under the ownership of Builders FirstSource since 2022. Today, these former industry giants continue to be amazed at the changes in our industry, as they peruse the pages of my book, Transforming Construction Through Technology and Willpower, with continuing interest, even as they both approach their ninth decade. Their stories continue to provide us with lessons on building and sustaining a successful business in this challenging industry.
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