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Pro-Build Plans Robotic Truss Plant

Pro-Build Holdings, Denver, Co., will open the first, fully automated roof truss manufacturing plant incorporating state-of-the-art robotic technology to increase labor productivity five-fold.

TCT Manufacturing, Mount Dora,

Fl., will build the facility for ProBuild at a yet-to-be-determined location within a major growth market in the Southeastern U.S. The Plant is expected to come on line during the second quarter of 2008.

The introduction of robotic manu- facturing has provided significant productivity gains to other industries such as automotives and packaging, but the technology has never before been used in end-to-end truss production. TCT's robotic system is the first to fully automate all phases of truss manufacturing including cutting, material handling, fabrication and stacking. It is designed to streamline a labor-intensive process and increase production.

"This is an incredible innovation in the manufacture of truss components for the industry and a significant step forward in Pro-Build's plan to expand the manufacturing capacity in all of the markets we serve," said vice chairman Fred Marino.

New Fire Retardant Redwood

Creatus Wood Products, Ontario, Ca., is now offering a UL-certified Class A fire retardant exterior waterbased primer on its exterior redwood sidings, fascia and mouldings.

The fire retardant primer is specially formulated to allow application to any exterior softwood substrate and to retain its Class A fire retardant rating. Creatus offers both custom priming and finished water-based top coats at its facility in Ontario.