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and Aaron Love, EstiFrame provides component manufacturing and framing technologies to the construction industry, including the EasyFrame automated marking system that matches saws with digital printers to label 2x frame members for fast and accurate assembly.

Designed to reduce construction timelines and address skilled labor shortages in framing and construction, the EasyFrame system prints framing blueprints for a structure directly onto the framing members themselves. Paired with either a manual or automated saw, the system provides wall panels that are pre-marked for easy assembly, driving construction efficiency and accuracy.

“EstiFrame has established a strong reputation for providing easy-to-adopt, scalable solutions to LBM dealers and framing shops looking to gain critical efficiencies in component manufacturing,” said April Burt, Simpson Strong-Tie’s vice president of customer facing technology. “The EasyFrame system is a logical and complementary addition to the Building Technology solutions already provided by Simpson Strong-Tie, and expands our offerings for customers who continue to seek more efficient ways to convert the digital frame into strong, safe physical structures.”

Driven by one of the most powerful linear optimization algorithms available, EasyFrame software is designed to save the greatest amount of wood possible by managing cut completion activity and constantly

Yakama Upgrades Sawmill

Yakama Forest Products is installing a USNR-supplied Revolver Lug Loader and a Multi-Track Fence to reinvigorate their systems and increase the quality of the product at its White Swan, Wa., location.

The Revolver Lug Loader is designed for versatility and can be applied to a wide range of functions. The Multi-Track Fence is the industry’s top fence solution for high-speed mills thanks to its cost effectiveness and accuracy.

By replacing older models of each machine, Yakama Forest

re-optimizing on the fly.

As part of the acquisition, founders Gifford and Love will remain with the EstiFrame team to ensure a seamless transition. Simpson Strong-Tie will assume customer sales and service, continuing to provide saw setup and installation as well as onboarding and design services, including training operators how to best use and leverage the EasyFrame system.

Products can enjoy a more efficient system while enhancing lumber quality.

Dave Stelle has retired as president at International Wood Products, Clackamas, Or., after 45 years in the industry, the last 26 with IWP. He has spent the past year transitioning the role of president to Josh Hamilton

Bob Maurer, ex-Central Valley Builders Supply, is now commodity buyer at Nor Cal Lumber Co., Marysville, Ca.

Rich Viola, senior VP of sales & marketing for Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution division, Boise, Id., retires effective March 1 after 42 years with Boise Cascade and Furman Lumber. Nathan Sikes will succeed him as sales & marketing director.

Terry Baribault, ex-International Wood Products, is the new purchasing mgr. with Adobe Lumber, American Canyon Ca.

Stephen Walcker, ex-Gibraltar Industries, is now R&R territory mgr. for LP Building Solutions in Seattle, Wa.

Marco Ludwig has been named chairman and CEO of Ready Made Trusses & Builders’ Supply, Salt Lake City, Ut.

Lillie Hamel, ex-Shamrock Building Materials, is now a trader with Plateau Forest Products, Bend, Or.

Jared Walker, ex-OrePac Building Products, has moved to James Hardie, Puyallup, Wa., as regional account mgr. for the multi-family/ commercial segment in western Washington and western Oregon.

Noah Delgadillo has been promoted to inside sales account mgr. at Ganahl Lumber, Capistrano Beach, Ca. Brandon Box is moving from the Costa Mesa branch to sales in Capo Beach.

Brad James has been promoted to power plant superintendent at F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co., Columbia Falls, Mt.

Devan Saran, ex-C.B. Constantini, is now a lumber trader with the western division of Boscus Canada, Vancouver, B.C.

Troy Mannion, ex-Roadside Lumber, has rejoined the outside sales team at Hayward Lumber, Santa Barbara, Ca. Dustin Stone, ex-Builders FirstSource, is now in contractor sales with Hayward.

Joe Figueroa has been promoted to general mgr. of Roadside Lumber & Hardware, Agoura Hills, Ca.

Matt Kenton has been named chief operating officer at Nova USA Wood Products, Portland, Or.

Haley Castillo has been promoted to installed sales coordinator at Dixieline Lumber & Home Centers, La Mesa, Ca.

Patrick O’Brien, ex-Modern Flooring Services, has joined the outside sales force at Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber, Denver, Co.

Marcel Mattingly has retired after 32 years with Meek’s, Gardnerville, Nv.

Luke Rappe has been promoted to unit mgr. of Weyerhaeuser Santiam Lumber, Lebanon, Or.

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Colin McCown, American Wood Protection Association executive VP, will retire at the end of the year. AWPA’s executive committee is exploring all options for future management of the association and to ensure a smooth transition.

Michael Simmons was appointed branch mgr. of L&W Supply in Sacramento, Ca.

Caleb Scrivner is a new software developer with RDB Solutions, Bend, Or.

Erin White Sinberg is new to SoCo Wood & Windows, Durango, Co., as designer/sales.

Cory Boydston, former CFO of Ashton Woods Homes, has been appointed to the board of directors of Roseburg Forest Products, Springfield, Or. She replaces Judith Johansen, who retired from the Roseburg board in 2022.

Joey Madrigal, Jones Wholesale Lumber, was named president of the Southern California HooHoo Club. Byron Grabinger, MLR Packaging, is VP. Stephanie Richardson, Rim Forest Lumber, will remain secretary.

Todd Ward has been promoted to Sacramento, Ca.-based director of sales West-Central for Milgard Windows & Doors.

Annette Legaspi, ex-2020 Window & Door Supply, is new to the sales team at Nu Vista Windows & Doors, San Diego, Ca.

Renee Hornsby was promoted to COO and John Hester to chief development officer for the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Geoff Webb, ex-Troy Corp., is the new dean of NHLA’s Inspector Training School.

Eric Knox was named director of business development and Mike Melchi director of field sales for Do it Best, Fort Wayne, In. They are succeeded as regional sales mgrs. by Ty Surrell and Tony Miner Chris Beach is now director of national accounts/ M&A; Christian Parra, director of INCOM & international sales; and Rob Schmiedel, director of sales operations. New are: Mike Ocker, LBM business development mgr.; John Trowbridge, forest product specialist; and Heather Cannaday, associate merchandise mgr.

Matt Huber, Allegheny Plywood, was elected president of the North American Building Material Distribution Association. Don Plunkett, Plunkett Distribution, is president-elect; Tracy Nacius, Amerhart Ltd., VP; Wayne Moriarty, Atlantic Plywood, treasurer; and Emily Vella, Atlantic Plywood, immediate past president. Directors include Chris Burns, EB Bradley Co., Vernon, Ca.

Jim Neiman, president and CEO, Nieman Enterprises, Hulett, Wy., was reappointed to a second term on the Softwood Lumber Board board of directors by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Also reappointed were Ray Ferris, West Fraser, and Tim Biewer, Biewer Lumber. Ricky Stanley, T.R. Miller Mill Co., is new to the board. Brian Luoma, Westervelt Co., is now board chair, succeeding Caroline Dauzat

Kerlin Iron is instituting a new grooming code at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus