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Articles 6 Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Short-Sighted Decisions and Visions of Grandeur 10 Joe Kannapell: Sixty Years of Machines Part XVIII: Automation Momentum 17 Wendy Boyd – Spida USA: Capitalizing on Efficiencies in Our New Normal 29 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Not Enough Time is No Excuse 39 Glenn Traylor: Are the Rising Lumber Prices Changing Your Tune? 50 Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Flexible Management Solutions 63 Marc James – MiTek: Championing the Design, Make, Build Approach to Construction: Improved Quality, Productivity and Safety in Using Off-Site Manufacturing 67 Chris Scott – Stiles Machinery: Stiles Life Cycle Support Services – The Gift That Keeps Giving

71 Thomas McAnally – Publisher: Mid-Life Crisis? 74 All Things Wood: New Table 4G in NDS Supplement – MultiSpecies and Country Grademarked Lumber 78 Judy Zakreski – ICC: Preparing for the Future – Adapting Building Codes to Changing Weather Risks 94 Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Can US Off-Site Construction Industry Obtain Better Lumber? 102 Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Build-to-Rent and Here Comes the Wood 106 Christopher Gould: 3D Printers: How Will They Affect The Construction Industry? 118 Jason Padilla – Simpson Strong-Tie: Plated Wood Truss Hip End Styles 141 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word On Covid Recovery

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New & Used Equipment Saws .......................................................................................7 Truss Equipment ...................................................................47 Panel Equipment ...................................................................60 Trucks & Trailers ...................................................................85 Misc. Equipment .....................................................................89 Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ................................................91 Lumber ...................................................................................102 Modular Manufacturing .........................................................105 Monthly GIGGLES ........................................................................101 Safety First ......................................................................................115 Calendar of Events ...........................................................................116 Industry News ..................................................................................121 Hiring Zone ......................................................................................137 Directory ..........................................................................................140 4Ward Consulting ......................................................4,33,44,85,117 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..................................................40,87 Acer, Inc .........................................................................................8,36 Alpine .........................................................................................14,96 Clark Industries, Inc. ......................................................................32,88 Eagle Metal Products ..............................................................2,50,100 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ...........................13,21,41 Enventek ......................................................................................46,81 EstiFrame Technologies ................................................................20,86 Fitzgerald Group .........................................................................19,91 Layman's Lumber Guide ...................................................................102 MiTek ........................................................................................34,62,63 Panels Plus .......................................................................................27,72 Runnion Equipment Company .......................................................19,87 Simpson Strong-Tie ............................................................12,90,118,126 Spida USA .......................................................................16,17,22,60,84 Stiles Machinery ................................................................66,67,125,139 Sum+It ...............................................................................................58 The Hain Company ...............................................................31,33,83,89 The JobLine ................................................................................25,47,108 Timber Products Inspection ...........................................................38,92 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ............................28,29,48,49,69,98 Transport Products & Service Enterprises, Inc. .............................40,85 Triad | Merrick Machine ........................................................75,104,142 Vekta Automation .....................................................................26,56 Wasserman & Associates ...............7,23,27,35,37,43,45,47,54,55,76,77, 82,83,89,91,101,105 Wood Tech Systems ............9,15,19,24,25,27,33,35,37,42,47,52,53,55, 57,59,61,73,77,83,93,99

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Short-Sighted Decisions and Visions of Grandeur Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

ecently, I’ve been watching a company I know make some very questionable changes. Even though they’re not in this industry, the issues raised are pertinent to any company. From the outside looking in (and from people on the inside without a voice), it seems that all decisions are being made with reference to short-term goals while long-term plans are vague at best. More worrisome is that those short-term goals are sketchy too. And, no, this is not pandemicrelated—nothing is being justified because of those temporary constraints.

Identifying the Warning Signs Watching this unfold, as this company descends into an uncertain future, a few warning lights have begun to flash. These include: • Decisions are being made without input from those with first-hand knowledge • Decisions are being defended with double-speak • Few concrete numbers are included in genuine cost analyses • Discussion is discouraged and contrary views are considered disloyal. Sadly, we’ve probably all seen situations such as this over the years. My question to our readers: has anyone seen a company in this situation actually recover?

Stopping the Downward Descent? In the two specific situations I have witnessed, it has been the person at the top who ultimately is responsible for the demise of the company (whether he’s willing to admit it or not). As rationales grow flimsier, the visions (delusions) of grandeur by the (would-be) leader become messages without content, instructions without clarity, and pronouncements without direction. It seems to me that the future of this company (and others like it) will depend on the ability to hold that leadership accountable—which is simple to say but very difficult to achieve in reality.

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

Monet DeSauw FWA 500 Floor Web Cutter • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades 480 Volt / 3 Phase

FOBMO $59,500

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

FOB MO $189,000

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

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

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

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Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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New Improved Design! Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt) Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform Dust Extraction Outlet 20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

$288,000 FOB MO • • • • • • • • •

Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $4,500 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $850 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $275 for Spare Blade Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide Add $1,050 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

$54,353

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw ! W NE $288,000 Base Condition: New Location: MO

New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls. Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtechsystems.com

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Sixty Years of Machines Part XVIII: Automation Momentum

Joe Kannapell

e suppliers had to escape the bind that Jerry Koskovich’s automation portended. We had been chastened by our CMs’ excitement viewing his Auto Omni Saw at the 1988 BCMC. Then we were shocked shortly thereafter when one of our leading customers, Tom Nomeland at Superior Truss (now UFP), ordered Jerry’s seventh saw. Around the same time, our overseas CMs were clamoring for our response. In short, our customers wanted automation, and all we had was a good, but still manually operated, upgrade of Art DePauw’s saw. We had to act quickly, while we still had a few openings. Our greatest opportunity was Jerry’s price-point – most CMs balked at paying $135,000 for the unconventional Omni versus $65,000 for the proven Easy Set. We had set out in the late 1980s to develop a semi-automated saw in the $100,000 range. Our resulting product, the Easy Set 2000, debuted in 1990. The 2000 required data entry on a touchscreen but wasn’t capable of downloading cutting parameters. Many CMs, foreign and domestic, were OK with manual data entry, since the 2000 worked with any software, and didn’t require computer networking. Some even questioned whether the Omni’s PC interface would work well in sawdusty plants. We touted the reliability of our industrial touchscreen interface that distinguished the Easy Set 2000 from the 1000. Otherwise, the mechanical frame of our saws were nearly identical, expediting production in our new 50,000 square foot plant. Our secondary opportunity was Jerry’s reliance on outside vendors to put together his saw. Though he found an excellent machine shop nearby at Lou-Rich Industries, he sourced his electronics package and robotic assemblies elsewhere. He owned no facility to bring these parts together. And he had to develop a process from scratch and had to rely on his vendors to coordinate inputs. Jerry couldn’t perfect this overnight, and while he was developing reliable production systems, we gained the advantage of much shorter lead times. By offering a lower price and quicker delivery, we sold dozens of Easy Set 1000’s each year in the early 1990s. Our success with the 2000 was mixed – while we sold a few overseas, our semi-automated saw didn’t catch on domestically until Ron Bergeron installed one in 1993. Ron quickly maximized the 2000’s output by using two operators: one to key-in the cutting and the other to load the lumber. When his renowned Century Truss plant was feeding truckloads of lumber daily through his 2000 saw, word traveled quickly throughout our industry. Soon Easy Set 2000 orders began to overtake still robust 1000 sales.

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We could easily have been lulled into complacency as Easy Set orders filled our plant. Most CMs I called upon seemed content with our Easy Set offering and felt that the Auto Omni wasn’t affordable. Then BFS’s founders told me that they would accept nothing less than full automation. And our overseas CMs emphatically concurred, since their substantially higher labor costs justified larger capital investments. As they increasingly toured U.S. truss plants and attended BCMC Shows, their demand for full automation had to be addressed. We had to continue to catch up and perhaps overtake the Auto Omni’s increasing momentum, especially with the improving business climate we began to experience.

Then, 1991 was a true inflection point in both the economy and in saw competition. The precipitous decline of the last eight years had devasted standalone truss machinery suppliers, making them ripe for acquisition. In that pivotal year, Alpine purchased the oldest component saw manufacturer, the Clary Corporation, and their Master Saw brand. About the same time, they also bought Speed-Cut, Inc. and their Timbermill cutter. They now entered the automation fray with two well-recognized brands and their experienced support staffs. Would the leading plate suppliers, Alpine and MiTek, be able to catch the upstart entrepreneur, Jerry Koskovich, who seemed to be far ahead? The battle lines were drawn, and the strong economic rebound of the 1990s assured a vigorous fight ahead.

Next Month: Automation Battles Since 1970, Joe Kannapell has worked as programmer, Chief Engineer, Marketing Manager, and Sales VP for MiTek, plus 7 years at truss plants, retiring at the end of 2020.

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Simpson Strong-Tie stood by their values. And stood by us. Gary Schrock Owner, Roof Tech Truss Athens, Tennessee

oof Tech Truss, a family-owned and operated business, felt trapped by their existing software provider. Their tools weren’t customizable, and they weren’t getting the support they needed in order to grow. The Simpson Strong-Tie service-oriented culture, “Everybody Matters” core value and collaborative approach aligned with Roof Tech’s principles and business goals. Through their partnership, Simpson implemented flexible software that integrated seamlessly with Roof Tech’s existing systems and could easily handle custom design requests from clients. With smarter technology on board, Roof Tech saw their business double in just two years. And with dedicated support from Simpson, they have an ongoing partner as they continue to build a thriving organization.

Help your business reach its fullest potential. Partner with Simpson Strong-Tie today by visiting go.strongtie.com/ics or call (800) 999-5099.

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Safe, accurate cutting of any component with the ProCut™ UC Linear Saw Series The ProCut™ UC-Series Linear Saw cuts Roof, Floor Truss and Wall Panel Components accurately, safely, and easily – up to 4-boards high! ProCut™ features 6-position clamping, 16´ 6˝ powered Infeed conveyor, 20´ Exit conveyor, and Servo controlled measuring system for accurate lengths. Multi-pass cutting for longer scarf cuts. Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety. And an enclosed saw chamber with (4) 4˝ dust collection outlets assures effective dust collection and a cleaner workspace. The ProCut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software; data input via Network, or USB and Touchscreen at the saw. ProCut™ UC Linear Saws – for all Roof, Floor, and Wall Panel Components; webs, chords, sliders and wedges - up to 4-boards high!

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The IntelliVIEW suite is a fully integrated software solution for the layout and design of a building’s rough framing elements—including roof and floor trusses, wall panels, solid sawn, EWP, construction hardware, sheathing and various ancillaries. The IntelliVIEW suite provides the industry’s most complete analysis of the design, cost information and bill of materials—promoting increased profits by reducing plate and lumber use.

Ask those who know. They’ll tell you about the people at Alpine who make a difference.

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Connecting for the Future Call 800-521-9790 or visit www.alpineitw.com for complete information

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NEW! 1999 AUTO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW • 5 Blade Automated Component Saw • 1-30", 1-12" and 3-20" Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 and 4x2 from 11" to 20'-0" • Computer, Enclosure & Stand • Shaker Waste Pan • Excludes Outfeed Skatewheel Conveyor Section • Video available upon request $19,900 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 Auto-Omni Component Saw 5 Blade Automated Component Saw. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Matthews Ink Jet Printer. Feed Conveyor Upgraded with Trucks at 6" Centers (for faster cutting). Shaker Waste Pan. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. Avaialble in March 2020. $25,900 NOW $22,500 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

SAFETY SPEED MANUFACTURING GYPSUM CUTTER Model DFC-H5 cartridge cutting system for processing DensGlass ®, foam board, plastic or similar substrate materials in widths up to 64″. Dust and noise free for cutting or scoring gypsum material. $6,149 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2003 MONET DESAUW SIX CHAIN LIVE DECK 24' Long x 16' Wide. Foot Pedal or Auto Feed Control (may need new photo eye). Buyer to dismantle/load live deck, Seller will provide forklift. $9,900 NOW $8,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $9,332 Base, FOB MN.

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LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 18" UPCUT SAW WITH 16' TIGERSTOP 240 Volt / 3 Phase Up-Cut Saw with 18" Blade. 2"x14" - 3"x12" - 4"x10" Capacity. Front Blade Guard. Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation. Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector). 16' TigerStop Programmable Stop Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls. Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor. IBS Computer Enclosure (orange) with Stand (no computer or monitor). Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $9,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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$90,000 FOB BC 2020 Randek SPL 728 Automated Upcut Saw 2020 Randek model SPL 728 automated upcut saw with 26 foot length stop and only approximately 30 hours of run time on the saw. Cuts up to 26 foot long x 5 inch thick lumber, with depths up to 16 inches. Features bevel and compound cutting, 0 to 360 degree cuts, 10 HP motor with 28 inch diameter blade and large capacity for timber or truss/wall panel cutting. Fully automated or manual set up. Printer available through OEM at an additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical power required. 102 PSI at 18 CFM air required.

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Capitalizing on Efficiencies in Our New Normal Wendy Boyd Sales and Marketing Manager Spida Machinery

t’s been some months now since most people have been talking about getting back to normal. But, many are looking to create their new normal, thinking on their feet, ready to pivot, working hard and imagining where the next landing place will be. Most are trying to decide how to increase their market share, in a market buoyant and ripe for the picking. Some may find a new niche to fill in the market, some will re-imagine their business by adding more labor to a possibly already burdened hardworking shop, many will dream of achieving additional production with a second or third shift, and some will reach out to producers of machinery to increase output in their existing plants. My choice, which is no surprise, would be to increase production in the safest, most efficient, most practical and productive way. Comprehensive training of one or two workers on a new saw that can cut, mark/print, and optimize timber is a no-brainer. Build a raked or flat wall frame in minutes, with a Raked Wall Line (these do flat walls as well) and then sheath it with the push of a button – again building better efficiencies in the business. Or press a complicated truss – set up by an automated puck system fed directly with details sent from the detailers desk. Sounds complicated? Not at all! In most instances, when looking at the initial outlay of a new piece of equipment, the math quickly adds up to an amazing Return on Investment. Often times, a new automated or linear saw will do the work of multiple manual saws in a heartbeat, not to mention the labor savings of those men/women who feed, cut, and tail out. Repurpose those workers to another part of the plant and let the new equipment do the work, because your new piece of machinery likely will be computerdriven and won’t need or want nearly as much manual intervention.

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Truss and frame fabricators understand the way the world is turning – technology is key, automation is upon us, and for those who embrace it, this brings confidence in supply. The benefits are astounding – it’s about gaining the efficiencies. A “new” normal? That should include looking at things differently, taking advantage where you can, and creating new routines to capitalize on the efficiencies that will grow and improve your business. I know that our business has gone through new growth, and we have had to look internally and externally to improve and grow. Our customers are asking us questions too – and we’re ready to help you navigate to your new normal. This is an exciting time to help plan and pivot, work hard, and imagine the new possibilities.

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National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, Freightliner 114SD • 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

• Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • New & Used Available

Call Dan at 800-824-6704 www.runnionequipment.com

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. $189,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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Also, don't let Financing Deals influence your best solution. FitzGroup can arrange – Zero down & No payments for 90 Days! Please be assured that your investment with any of our selected partners will not cost one penny more with the Fitzgerald Group as your purchasing contact. In addition, you will receive the full advantage of our Partner Relationships and Services NOT offered elsewhere.

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2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015. A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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1995 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 1995 Koskovich Auto Omni saw, S/N AO950056 4-blade automated saw includes [1] 29 inch blade and [3] 19 inch blades. Includes scrap incline. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2×3 through 2×12, 12 degree minimum angle to -71.6 maximum angle. 20’ to 2′-4” @ 90°/90°, includes owner’s manual and any available spare parts including [6] spare blades. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 100 Amp electrical required, 90 psi air. $14,990 FOB SD Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2004 PCS/Mitek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw Automated cutting of sheathing (x & y axis) as directed by design software output Saw blade is enclosed for operator safety, reduced noise & dust extraction Computer with Computer Enclosure 460 Volt / 3 Phase $7,000 in repairs in 2015 Excludes Dust Collector Price in US Dollars. $17,900 NOW $11,900 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

EMSI Side Eject w/Transfer Roller, Powered and Idle Walk-thru Conveyor

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EMSI Incline Belt Conveyor

Moving materials up, down & sideways... but always forward. Update and replace your old and worn Material Handling Systems. EMSI Rollers, Conveyors, Cranes and Carts – Everything you need; configured & installed to match your equipment perfectly.

Mid-80's TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12" up to 20'-0" Powered Angulation & Carriage Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor $9,900 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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» Lumber Infeed Decks & Systems 2002 (REFURBISHED IN 2014) MAX CUSTOM CUTTER Model WA420 (4 High - 20' Capacity). Refurbished in 2014 by Eide Machinery. Automated Length & Angle Function as directed by Truss Design Software. Operator Station with Computer & Touch Screen Control. 20' Left Hand Measuring System & 16' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 6.17 HP Motor with 25.6" Blade. 220 Volt / 3 Phase. Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 NOW $14,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

NEW! New Spida Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $25,608.70 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2020 PACIFIC TRAIL EXACTA-CUT CROSSCUT UNIT SAW • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Model 116-24T(D)HV Maximum Effective Cut: 20'-10" Maximum Bunk Size: 48" x 48" +-1/16" Cutting Tolerance Pneumatic Brake Holds Saw Head in Position Limit Switch to Stop Saw at Top & Bottom of Cut Stroke Digital Length Measuring with Touch Screen Display Hydraulic Power Assist to the Cutting Stroke Electric Variable Frequency Lateral Drive to the Saw Head Extra (New) Saw Bar & Chains 460 Volt/3 Phase - 15 HP Motor Add $3,900 for Steel Guard Industrial Curtain (Approximately 70' x 17') Excludes Scrap Hoppers

2003 MONET DESAUW B500 COMPONENT SAW • Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts • Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales • (1) 30" Blade & (4) 16" Blades cut from 18" to 20' • Pneumatic Blade Brakes • Lumber Hold Downs • Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) • Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw)

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WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE IMPROVEMENTS WE’RE PROJECTING FOR YOUR BUSINESS. Newly enhanced projection speed improves optics, while advanced cooling of the diode ensures greater reliability of the heads.

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To see immediate labor savings, improved quality and overall production gains, look to the outstanding service and technology of SL Laser. It’s a proven fact that SL Lasers immediately enhance the accuracy and productivity of any work force, regardless of experience or primary language. Setup times can be reduced by up to 70%, all without complicated training or any costly service agreements. And SL lasers integrate seamlessly with any component design software, and are quickly installed over your existing equipment. We’ve been leading the way in wood component laser projection since its inception, and are driving better, more rapid returns on investment for roof truss, wall and floor panel producers every day. We’d like you to see firsthand how SL Laser can deliver for you. Contact our team at Wood Tech Systems today.

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2015 Monet B-200 90/90 Chord Saw 2014 Alpine ALS 4.0 linear-feed saw. Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4″ through 14″ deep, thicknesses from 1.38″ to 1.77″ and board lengths from 36″ to 24 feet, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts and optimizes material. Includes 24 foot long infeed conveyor and 15 foot outfeed conveyor, touchscreen monitor, Matthews Inkjet printer (one 3 ½” face), dust port and under-saw scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare blade, operator’s manual and available standard spare parts kit from OEM. 230v, 3 phase,100 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI at 25 CFM air required. Weight of saw cabinet is 3,500 lbs. OEM installation available at an additional charge. $24,970 FOB TX. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $13,059 Base, FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 TIMBERMILL 6-20 PRO COMPONENT SAW - PENDING • Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12" up to 20'-0" • Base Plane Referencing & Pivot Axis Elevation • Powered Angulation & Carriage (setup with pointers & scales) • Digital Readouts do not function properly • Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor • 480 Volt / 3 Phase $299,900 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

USED FLOOR WEB SAW (HYDRO-AIR?) 4 Blades plus Cut-Off Blade. Manual Length Adjustment, Powered Angulation. Belt Waste Conveyor Under Saw (needs repair) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. 230 Volt / 3 Pahse. $15,000 NOW $9,900 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw $47,990 NOW $41,960 FOB OR 2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 automated 5 blade component saw cuts maximum 20' 2x10 (2x12 maximum if hold downs are moved and re-bolted) lumber with minimum 5° and maximum 144° angles. Shortest 90/90 cut is 16" and shortest four-angle cut is 2'. Includes digital single side setup on touch screen display, scrap incline conveyor, air brakes, user manual with calibration instructions, and all available spare parts and blades (pictured). Incline conveyor needs repair. Infeed hold downs need to be replaced. PLC and touch screen may need to be replaced. 440 Volt, 3 phase electrical required. Phone and on-site support available direct from Monet DeSauw Inc. at additional cost.

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Vekta‘s Interior and Exterior StakPros are designed to increase your production and improve safety. Why have many hands lifting trusses when one operator can do the job by using only a remote control! Vekta‘s Interior StakPro is designed to suit your truss jig system. With heavy duty caster wheels and a guided rail mount you can put the StakPro where you need it! The Exterior StakPro has adjustable feet allowing the machine to adapt to your site and manufacturing processes. With the PRESS of a button the StakPro will LIFT the finished truss out of the jig and STACK it on a trolley. Clever!

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NEW! 2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

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

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Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single-sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and horizontal scrap conveyor. 480 volt, 3 phase. $59,500 Base, FOB MO.

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POWER CONVEYORS With a simple push of a button, you can transport subcomponents and wall panels hands-free. Panels Plus power conveyors are an optional upgrade to any of our wall panel and floor cassette systems.

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Biggest Insider’s Secret for the Buying/Selling of Component, Modular, and LBM Companies What is the biggest secret of all that many company owners are totally unaware of? Picking up that phone call and thinking you can handle buyers directly and the sale process on your own is the most common mistake

Buyers know they will typically save millions for the purchase price when dealing directly with sellers. This is very hard for some to made.

hear, but it is true. Why? Because there is no way for you to know all of the ins and outs and what is “fair.” Let’s be honest - you’re busy with your daily business needs, not focusing on what the market is for your business. Folks who buy and sell businesses for a living will sometimes laugh about how a buyer can save millions when they do not have to go into the competitive bidding process that a good broker will make them go through. Worried about how much a good broker will cost you? Know that in the end, what you will find is that the fees charged by an expert broker are peanuts compared to what the added selling price will garner. I’ve witnessed it firsthand. Many of you are literally selling “your baby,” the livelihood that has been your whole world for many decades. It can be a very personal and emotional experience. The broker industry’s stereotype is similar to that of lawyers. Many refer to them as being worthless sharks who are only concerned about making the deal, but there are also the few who have an excellent reputation and are worth their weight in gold. Not only do good brokers find the best selling price you are going to get for your company, but they also make the whole process as painless as possible. It takes a lot of work to make a sale happen; the excellent broker knows how to prepare and execute everything to make it happen properly. Those who are thinking about selling, heed this advice, use a reputable broker who knows our industry and can give you references from their clients with whom you can speak. If they don’t understand and are missing a real expert experience within our industry, why would you think they are worthy of handling the sale of your most valued, prized possession?

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he building industry is once again on fire, and too many are stating, Todd Drummond “I don’t have enough time” all too often. If your group is always talking about needing more people, equipment, and time, improving time management would undoubtedly benefit you. Improving time management allows everyone to accomplish more with the existing resources, positively affecting net profits.

Stephen Covey, the guru of effective time management, once created a simple matrix that has stood the test of time. By dividing common tasks into four groups based on their urgency and importance (see matrix), one can begin to understand some common-sense truths about time management. Too often, we are spending too much time in the quadrant of necessity (1) while we neglect the quadrant of quality and improvement (2). The quadrants of deception and waste (3 and 4) should be self-explanatory. Neither group is important, and they both are characteristics of self-discipline that define an individual’s work ethics and drive. The quadrant of necessity (1) is what too many of us are focused on. The more our time is consumed by crises, pressing problems, firefighting, reworks, and all the “MUST BE DONE NOW” issues, the more things get out of hand. How does one reduce this stress and find more time? The old axiom of “work smarter, not harder” is a term that is often stated but seldom implemented. But that old axiom is the key for many of us to become more productive and effective with our time. Essentially, we will have more time by reducing mistakes, producing more with greater skill and speed, and creating system processes that do not need our constant supervision. Continued next page

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Take a quick survey within your group about the following issues. Regardless of any formal education, how many have or are actively pursuing greater knowledge for anything related to better management practices, system processes, and skill development? Does your company actually support training and development, or are such issues not addressed? What kind of returns could a company expect with an active training program? To calculate training time versus return on investment, consider this example: • Assume 10 hours of training per employee • 10 employees = 100 hours of training • Assume only 1% gain in productivity • ~2,000 Hours/employee/year * 1% gain * 10 employees = 200 hours gained versus the 100 of training • Every 1% gain is an extra 200 hours for the same 100 hours spent (2% = 400, 3% = 600…) • Depending on the department and task, most case studies state an average gain of 5% to as much a 25% in productivity directly related to training programs. A perfect example is training and implementing lean manufacturing practices in every department, not just manufacturing. Implementation of lean manufacturing gives everyone more time! Typical results across numerous case studies for effective lean manufacturing implementation are as follows: • Increased overall productivity • Quality improvement while having lower reworks • Shorter lead time for scheduling • Lower overall cost while improving net margins • According to every case study published on this topic, higher net profits are always garnered for companies implementing an ongoing lean manufacturing practice compared to those who do not. If your company wants to improve net profit by improving time management, more time should be spent focusing on the quadrant of quality and improvement (2). Effectively utilizing the time that always seems to be too short of supply takes a concerted effort and active support by the entire management team. Failure is almost inevitable if it is delegated to a department head without the whole management team’s active participation. It has to be more than just talked about; everyone must be playing a role. Once this is done, more time will avail itself, and net profits will improve.

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A final word of caution about embracing and trying to implement lean manufacturing: Like any new idea, there is an expected surge of enthusiasm in the initial stage. However, once the arduous task of actual implementation starts, it can quickly falter. There are numerous reasons for this, but knowing the lean terminology and applying it are two very different things. I have been refining my understanding, training, and lean manufacturing implementation for almost 20 years as a full-time lean consultant. Lean manufacturing is not one thing, such as the 5 “S” rules, but many things. It is like an extensive toolbox with many different tools for different situations. All of the lean training needs to be simplified and using real practical examples for everyone to benefit from the training. I cannot state this enough: save your company a great deal of time and money by getting professional help with the training and implementation of lean manufacturing from someone like me who understands the home building industry. It is well worth it. TDC is now a team of well-established veteran experts with decades of experience specializing in the wood truss and wall panel component, LBM, and homebuilder industries. (See homepage for details) Cost savings and net profit gains that usually take months or years can be accomplished in weeks or months with TDC. The team of TDC is your best source for learning about proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles to keep your company at the leading edge of competitiveness. All areas are addressed, not just the manufacturing. Please do not take my word about TDC’s services, though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/. Website: www.todd-drummond.com Phone (USA): 603-748-1051 E-mail: todd@todd-drummond.com Copyright © 2021

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.

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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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Capacity for 100% Nail Plate Embedment

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Existing Alpine Lumbermater® 5000 upgraded with CII’s EZ-Set Auto Jigging Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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2018 Holtec Transcut II Crosscut Station

Holtec Transcut II Crosscut station with 20 ft fixed frame assembly and electronic length measurement. Shrink wrapped, never used. Photos are of the Holtec saw bought at the same time as this unit. Includes 3/8″ (0.404″) guide bar, automated chain tensioner and motor shutoff, oil lube pump, raised operator platform and Holtec parallel guide frame. $32,870 FOB NH.

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2003 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw 2003 Alpine AutoMill SC, model 348A component saw. Servo controlled computerized saw. From the OEM's literature, "... 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) and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto management reporting. The SC cuts from 2'-6" to 20'-0" long material in size range from 2x3" through 2x12", and 4-angle floor webs from 3'-4". Includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, shaker under-saw conveyor, spare set of blades and all available spare parts. 480v/ 60Hz/ 3 phase electrical required. $16,970 NOW $9,970 FOB WY Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2006 Servo-Omni Automated Component Saw (GA) $57,500 NOW $47,500 • • • • • • • • • • •

5 Blade Servo Controlled Component Saw Average Setup is 6-8 Seconds Cuts 2x3 through 2x14 from 11" to 20'-0" Computer, Enclosure & Stand Remote Monitor Ink Jet Printer (unused for the last 18 months) Spare Blades, Parts & Computer Cards (reference pdf file below) Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) 480 Volt / 3 Phase Video available upon request

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Spida Automated Apollo Saw The Spida Apollo saw with Automation is a computerized, pull-arm type saw used for cutting either wood truss components or wall panel cutting and represents the lowest-cost way to add an automated single-blade saw to your operation. Features include angle cutting from 10 to 170 degrees, 36 inch scarf cuts, patented variable stroke limiter for safety, solid frame and arm design, 17 inch industrial touch screen with enclosure, 7.5 HP motor, plug and play wiring making installations easier and includes cowls for adding a dust extraction system. Available options include software is available for both trusses and wall panel cutting, laser guide showing exactly the path of the blade before the blade moves, Safe Grip™ Clamp for cutting smaller pieces, clamping table, Plate Marker template providing automated set up for marking joint locations (studs, sub-component locations, etc.) on top/bottom plates, Chop Saw Table for adding another saw for miter/compound or end cuts, prior to feeding the Spida Apollo saw, Portable Dust Extractor and spare blades. Saw is available in 240 volt, 20A or 460 volt, 15A 3 phase electrical. Computer requires 110 volt, 1 phase, 20A.

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ACER INC Automated Feeding— Designed for Efficiency

Automation still requires people—and you put your best people in control of the system. The Ranger Retrieval System keeps linear saw operators informed, with an easy-to-use touchscreen control. *  System status is visible at a glance.  Live animation screen shows the location of every board in the Ranger system.  Alarm notifications and an alarm log help your people find problems fast and keep production flowing. *Operator interface varies depending on saw brand.

Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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NEW! $12,299 Base FOB MN

2020 RANDEK SPL 728 CROSSCUT SAW Large Cutting Capacity for Timbers or Truss Work. Production flow: Left to right. Cutting Dimensions: Height 10" x width 16"; 2" tp 312" (26'). Angular cuts 0-360°; Incline cuts 90° to 28° with centerline 0-10-1/4". Saw: SPL 728 -- 28" blade with 10 HP saw motor - 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Infeed: SPL 270 -- 26' table, non driven infeed rollers. Retractable presser to secure part to inside fence and additional plungers for holding capacity. Outfeed table: SPL 270-- 26' table., with Randex LX stop programmed from console for dimensional cutting. CNC: Computer controlled industrial PC either set up for manual calculations or download cut lists. Note: Machine has not been used. Seller had purchased for a specific job and business plan changed. Price in US Dollars.

$90,000 FOB Manitoba

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $5,169 FOB MN.

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New Monet DeWall Saw Monet DeWall 90/90 wall panel marking saw is a computer numeric controlled wall panel saw with touch screen user interface. Cuts and marks up to 2 boards at a time using 2x4 through 2x8 or cuts and marks one board at a time. $95,000 FOB MO 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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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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If you have questions about how you can make this selection, please contact your authorized agent above or Glenn Traylor at 919-280-5905 or trusguy@gmail.com.

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Are the Rising Lumber Prices Changing Your Tune? By Glenn Traylor

he way we evaluate a stick of lumber may be changing, but that is not without risk. I’m reminded of a song written by Baker Knight and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley in the 1970s. You might remember the tune, but I wanted to update you on some new words: “A-one, a-two, a-one-two-three-go— Don’t the lumber sticks All Get Prettier as the price goes up”

Pardon to Mickey Gilley, but I cannot help to see the parallel between how things look “at closing time” and how things look when the prices are this high. Recent quality inspections conducted by in-house inspectors are generating higher, and even historical, “defects in the plated area” issues. It seems to me that the best explanation for this involves the way that high-priced lumber is being viewed. With some companies feeling like they just sold a kidney to purchase that lumber, there’s an extreme incentive to put as much of that lumber into the finished product as possible so that there can be a return on the investment. I know this is a lame attempt at humor, but it involves a profoundly serious matter. “Pretty” is subjective, but low-quality lumber can be unsafe. Connectors do not transfer load when they do not engage in the lumber. Plates might cover up ugly, but they create a tremendous risk for the fabricator. As you proceed through this time of record-high lumber prices, consider these tips and remember to act responsibly. 1. Carefully focus on your culling policies. Do your builders understand what is required? See the April 2019 issue, Page 34, “What Decisions Should Truss Builders Be Able to Make?” 2. Spot check your receiving to evaluate wane. Do not assume your supplier is looking out for your best interest. Many pieces might meet grade but still are not suitable for a particular use. See the December 2020 issue, Page 37, “Who is Responsible for Lumber Quality in Your Trusses?” 3. Review guidelines that allow upsizing connectors to resolve tooth count issues. Often there is a large plate solution. Sometimes there is not. See the February 2021 issue, Page 39, “Does Your Truss Plant Understand the Importance of Tooth Count?”

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Auwaerter Series of X-SW Trailers & Swap Body Platforms A New Way to Move Your Panels and Building Material! • Move pre-loaded platforms • Fewer CDL drivers needed to move your material • Move Panels, Trusses, or Both! • Trailer and Swap Body have flatbed or low-bed option • Optional remote and ETS steering system • A variety of lengths and weight capacities • Stack Vertically, Horizontally, or Both!! • Option of flat surface or low-bed center channel • Configure support stakes to fit your need • Trailer has telescoping option to fit your cargo size

Call for Price and Availability! Transport Products & Service Enterprises Your Only North American Source for Auwaerter Trailers & Platforms PH: (321) 631-3802 Email: info@tpseinc.com

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4. Pre-evaluate at picking lumber better suited for floors rather than roof webs or vice versa and divert to the best use. See the February 2016 issue, Page 32, “When Do You Cull Lumber at the Table?” This period of extraordinarily high lumber prices will come to a close eventually—so be sure to make smart business decisions today, too.

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluatorauditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including on-site inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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SAWS

EMSI Side Eject w/Transfer Roller, Powered and Idle Walk-thru Conveyor

Depauw Combi-Cut Saw Used/As-is – Working condition as taken from service – with updated electronics and full length shaker/scrap conveyor. [Or Optional Fully Reconditioned with 30 day warranty, call for price.] Features: 2x4 lumber flat or upright; (5) 14” diameter carbide tipped blades; feed rate 34 parts/ minute; aluminum engraved scales for length, digital readout for angle; saw angle EMSI End-Eject Roller adjustment; piece predetermining counter; overhead suspension wiring; emergency shutoff; shaker style (vibrating) waste conveyor/belt scrap conveyor. Priced at $19,900 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

2009 WHIRLWIND CUT-OFF SAW WITH TIGERSTOP WHIRLWIND MODEL W214 CUT-OFF SAW • 5 HP Motor with 14" Blade (208230/460 Volt) • Cutting Capacity: 1" x 9" to 2 1/2" to 8 1/4" • Foot Pedal Control EMSI Incline Belt Conveyor • Pneumatic Board Clamping • Dust Outlet

Moving materials up, down & PROGRAMMABLE TIGERSTOP 18' STOP sideways... but always forward. • Automatic Positioning of Stop via

Simple and Intuitive Controls • Solid Steel Table with Stands • Advanced (Stop to Saw) Interconnect Update and replace your old and worn Material Kit Table Conveyors, • Excludes Handling Systems. EMSI Infeed Rollers, $9,900 FOB MT Cranes and Carts – Everything you need; configured Wasserman & Associates & installed to match your equipment perfectly. 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

» Side and End-Eject Units A solution for every truss system.

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2006 Holz-her Model 85 Front-Load Panel Saw

» automated Floor Trucks Teeter 2006 Holz-her model 85 front loading panel & saw, 126″ Carts maximum rip cut, 3″ maximum cut height. Includes variable speed saw carriage, 20 HP saw motor, 3 HP scoring motor, automated lubrication system, (6) gripper clamps and rack & pinion pusher Serving theand Wood Product and movements. Pusher speed 82 feet/minute forward reverse/return. Fabrication Industries ~ Since 1927

Expands your existing line with Wizard-ready tables ... even discontinued models. Add Wizard-ready tables to any system. Works with ALL Table/Gantry types, even discontinued models. 92˝ Table Width x Your Table Depth. Ejector at Left or Right of Table. WizardPDS® Ready with 24˝ OC Spacing.

Universal Table – for every table.

Includes roller support rails, crosscut alignment, automated saw height adjustment, (3) air support tables each 24″ x 78″, auxiliary display screen and all available machine manuals. PC controls with floppy drive, keypad, USD and CD ROM for data entry. PC diagnostics and network connection. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical required. 110 volt, 1 phase PC electric required. Machinery ~ Supplies

SinceWood 1927Tech Systems

765-751-9990 $12,490 NOWToll$8,490 free 800-344-EIDE | www.eidemachinery.com www.woodtechsystems.com 3219 North Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55411-0397 FOB IN PHONE: 800-289-5627

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IT’S ONE THING IN LIFE TO MAKE THE CUT. IT’S ANOTHER TO MAKE IT BETTER.

Designed for high-volume floor truss web output with even greater safety, the Monet DeSauw FWA-500 AC (for “automated controls”) offers the very latest in operator-friendly saw technology. Perfect for manufacturers running floor trusses in large volumes with variable web design, the 500 AC features automation for all blades, including the fixed cut-off blade for minimal waste. And without any need to open the saw motor cabinets, except for periodic service, you’ll benefit from enhanced safety as well. You might say that with the fully automated FWA-500 AC, Monet DeSauw has set a new standard. Again. Contact us today to discuss how this exceptional machine can positively impact your production goals.

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1994 CMF "STEALTH" 14' X 104' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller (track mounted) • Floor Mounted Steel Rail • (16) Drilled & Tapped Steel Tables with PopUp Ejectors • Many Holes need to be Re-Drilled & Tapped • Steel Bridge Plates & Jig Hardware • Cable Festoon System • Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller • 480 Volt / 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor • Available End of December 2020

$65,000 FOB MD

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2006 KOSKOVICH SERVO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW 4 Blade Servo Controlled Component Saw Average Setup is 6-8 Seconds Cuts 2x3 through 2x14 from 11" to 20'-0" Computer, Enclosure & Stand Remote Monitor Ink Jet Printer Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Windows 7 Operating System 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load the saw, Seller will provide forklift Add $9,900 for 6 Chain Live Deck (16' wide x 24' long)

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

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One month after installing a double Linear PickLine to feed two linear saws: "We are getting 3,000 to 5,000 bdft more from each saw than we were getting before the install. We have shut down one Cybersaw and one TCT chord saw. This equals about 3 less people 10 hours, and 2 less forklifts 10 hours. Overall, it is a major improvement to our operation. We hope to have the chance to run it two shifts soon which should double the payback."

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Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (1) 14' x 72" (missing one leg) and (7) 13'-6" x 56" tables (only two tables have ejectors). Tables are 27 1/2" from top of building surface to bottom of support leg. Tables designed for use with Wedge-It style pucks (not included). The 72" table has slots at 26 1/2" o/c and the 56" tables have slots at 17 1/2" o/c spacing. Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,400 NOW $3,900 each FOB OH. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW! KLAISLER FLOOR TRUSS STACKER Model SED-13 PU Double Stacks 14' to 44' Floor Trusses 2 Stationary Pedestals with 2 Lift Arms (2) 20' Powered Conveyor Sections (45' overall length) Crash Bar 35 Second Cycle Time 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load the equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $14,900 NOW $13,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com Reconditioned Klaisler GR14-24 78’ Press System, Steel/Plastic Top with WizardPDS® Automation Gantry with 14’ X 24” Roll, Soft Start Drive with Brake, Operator Platform, Inverted Track System. WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c, length customized to your specification. Warranty, Installation & Operator Training Included. Options Available (call for pricing): Convert to all steel top work surface; Side Ejection via Side Off Roller Conveyor; EMSI 80’ Indoor Powered Truss Conveyor; Finish Press; Outdoor Truss Conveyor / stacking systems. Call for pricing. Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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CMF "STEALTH" 14' X 30' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' Tee-Lok Trussmaker 80RS Peak-Up Vertical Truss Stacker Gantry Roller Tee-Lok Trussmaker 80RS peak-pp, vertical truss stacker features with heavy-duty Floor Mounted Steel Rail drive system, auto-indexing, six (6) receiver arms, stacks trusses from 16 foot to 80 30' Continuous Steel Slotted Top Table with foot in length (Seller has stacked up to 100′ trusses on an occasional basis), up to 14′ Pop-Up Ejectors foot height, with 45 sec. average cycle time. Adjustable end-stop with striker-plate Jig Hardware starts the cycling process, bundle indexes back 1 1/2″ as each truss is stacked. Stacker Cable Festoon System system includes 90′ of conveyor rollers, 18 (10 idle/8 powered). 460 volt, 3 phase Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller electrical, includes OEM Control panel. INCLUDES: New gear-drive assembly ready 480 Volt / 3 Phase for installation (Valued at over $4,000). $39,900 NOW $37,900 FOB MN $39,990 NOW $34,990 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – All areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin). Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100+ paid consultations. Approximately 1/4th of clients providing written testimonials. Almost 20 years of refined and structured service with 30+ years in the industry. Lumber Purchasing Guidance – Save hundreds of thousands of dollars by creating a proper lumber purchasing strategy from a leading seasoned expert.

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“From A to Z, Todd is a wealth of information about component manufacturing .

not like all that you hear, but his training and commonsense approach will have you convinced in short order. An action plan of continuous improvement is a necessity in a highly competitive market, and he will help your group create a process improvement plan that will make a real definite improvement for all departments for an immediate implementation instead of taking months or years. We are excited to implement many of Todd’s training and recommendations. Todd is well worth the investment many times over.” John Hinshaw, Director of Truss Manufacturing, - Boise, Idaho “Here at Huskey’s, we have been a part of the LBM market for over 70 years. The component division is a big part of our services, and like all areas, we are always looking for improvement. So, we enlisted Todd’s services, which have been widely recognized in the industry as an expert for improvement in all areas of the truss and wall panel manufacturing process.

Some of the areas that we saw an immediate improvement with Todd’s help were the time standards for proper truss fabrication labor estimation that is far superior to board footage units. Also, we gained the knowledge of true costing, which is priceless information to have in these ever-competitive markets, which we serve. Improvement in plant efficiency and production flow seemed to be Todd’s easiest areas to offer advisement that gave us immediate results that we are very pleased. Todd and our production manager went a long way in changing our production flow on our panel production side.

The way Todd performs his services and communicates allowed us to enjoy bouncing information and ideas off each other, and it helped strengthen and create teamwork with everyone. If you are looking for someone to offer sound advisement for improving the efficiencies, capacity, and profitability, I cannot recommend Todd’s Services enough.” Vernon Bennett, Chief Operating Officer - Franklin, TN

“We hired Todd Drummond to consult with us this past week (Jan 2019) to evaluate our components business. We knew of him in the past but were warned by a few that he might be arrogant, and a sort of a know it all kind of personality. This negative view of his character couldn’t be further from the truth.

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our facilities to the next level. We also discussed our equipment needs, wants, and he helped us sort through each of these. I highly recommend Todd and his services…..especially if you are outside of my market area!!” Russ Woodworth, Gastonia Truss GM - Gastonia, NC

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Flexible Management Solutions

o two operations are the same. Software flexibility in managing your plant isn’t a luxury, it is a necessity. You need to manage everything from customers to deliveries, and you need to do it efficiently. And, you should be able to determine exactly how you want things done in a software program that lets you make the decisions. Fortunately, we have built TrueBuild® Job Management from the ground up and made flexibility a cornerstone, so that it will enable you to build more.

By Tracy Roe

Managing your customers is a big task for sure. TrueBuild® Job Management makes this task more efficient for a fabricator. You have full control over a wide array of details for each customer. It’s now simple to track payment terms, pricing details, discounts, and even multiple contacts for a customer. All of this flexibility is wrapped in an easy-to-use interface that makes you more efficient.

When it comes to reports, TrueBuild® Job Management has raised the bar. There is no need for “custom” reports or manipulating existing reports to get what you want. Imagine the freedom to choose exactly what is displayed on your report in the sequence you want with the overall layout you want right at your fingertips. Everything from color to content can be controlled and adjusted for YOUR operation. When you get it just how you want it, simply save it as a template and share it across your operation. And, all of this flexibility comes with a user-friendly interface that TrueBuild® software is known for.

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Imagine having complete control to do what you want to do. When it comes to selecting items for a quote, an order, a delivery, or even an invoice, you should have the ability to very easily adjust those items. Adding items or changing quantities is very simple and the TrueBuild® interface is very intuitive. Multiple deliveries have historically been a challenge but not anymore. You can quickly and efficiently break a unit of work into multiple deliveries and very easily track what has shipped and what has not.

Next month, we will explore pricing schemes and progress tracking. Like everything at Eagle Metal, the TrueBuild® software suite has been developed in-house to enable great component manufacturers to build more. Please contact us today to learn more and to see how we can add value to your business beyond connector plates. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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CLARY 14' FINISH ROLLER 14' Long x 20" Diameter Rollers 7.5 HP Motor (230 Volt / 3 Phase) Front & Rear Safety Bars Adjustable Roller (1 1/2" & 3 1/2" Throats) $14,000 FOB Manitoba Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

C-CLAMP PRESS WITH 41' JIG TABLE • C-Clamp Press • Power Team Electric Hydraulic Pump • Overhead Track & Trolley • Custom Bulit 41' Jig Table & Stands $7,500 FOB AR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine Mighty Mite Press 6’ x 29’ Table. Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. The motor and several of the hydraulic components have been replaced in the last couple of years. Video available upon request. $6,900 NOW $4,950 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! New Spida Floor Cassette Table

ROBBINS 10' X 40' END EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Robbins 10' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller. Floor Mounted Steel Rail. (6) Robbins Tables with Pop-Up End Eject Rollers (one of the rollers is powered). Electric over Air Valve to Raise Pop-Up Rollers. Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord. Bridge Plates & Roof Truss Jig Hardware. Hydraulic Gantry Lifter (No Hydraulic Power Unit). Robbins 14' x 20" Diameter Finish Roller. 240 Volt / 3 Phase $45,000 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New Spida floor cassette table, standard size 12′-8″ x 40′ long, structural steel tubing frame with building surface featuring slotted steel at 6″ on-center intervals. Table includes preset spacing marks at 16″, 19.2″ and 24″ for faster layout of trusses, joists, rim board and beams. Table height of 14″ that includes leveling feet for fine adjustment. Foot pedal operated, end-eject idler rollers are 4″ diameter and spaced at 4′ on-center. Ejectors powered by 15.5″ diameter air bellows. Table includes 3-way solenoid valves, 1/2″ diameter air connect and 70 gallon compressed-air storage tanks with filter & regulator. Approximate weight 13,000 lbs. 110 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI @ 18 CFM air required. $129,840 FOB IN

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KLAISLER PEAKUP ROOF TRUSS STACKER

$34,900 NOW 31,500 FOB IL

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• (2 Each) Peak-Up (Inline) Roof Truss Stackers. • 110' Powered Conveyor • Stack 2 Trusses up to 50' Length or 1 Truss up to 90' Length • 8 Stationary Pedestals with 8 Lift Arms • 35 Second Cycle Time • 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift

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

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Spida Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

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

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light

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Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake

Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High)

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Elevated Operator Platform

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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Liftouts for Side or End Eject Table Mounted Electrical Track

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Air Piping Manifold

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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Optional Wizard Ready Tables, Transfer Rollers, Exiting Conveyor, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. FOB IN | Inquire for Prices

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Positive Press Tight Abutment

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Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment

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3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor

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Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates for the same price as the Manufacturer PLUS get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST! WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO! •

24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6” Long Gantry Roller •

6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table (2-20’ Sections)

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CNC Plasma Cut 3/4” Steel Table Top

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Twin 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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Spida SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine (Table Guided)

Proven WizardPDS® Reliabilty, Durability and Design. Automated roof truss jig system that reduces set-up time by 99% . Requires NO additional jig hardware or images (laser projection) to accomplish a complete truss setup in 30 seconds or less! Retrofitting to your existing truss assembly table lowers your initial investment, immediately increases your margin and gives you a tremendous edge over your competition. Top and bottom chord stops spaced approximately 24” O.C. No jamming or debris build up with the exclusive and patented open channel design. Multiple set-ups per table Easy to use and compatible with all major design software. Powered by WizardPDS® Gold Software with Optional Laser Integration. FOB SD.

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120’ per Minute Adjustable Working Speed

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”Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Supported by 6” x 4” Steel Tube Frame Clamping Rails & End Stops Built-In 1/2” True Arc Camber to Both Clamping & Side Rails Electrical Track & Air Cylinders are Under the Table Build up to 40’ Floor Trusses with Option for Additional Length

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Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth

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Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURERS’

2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time). Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 NOW $19,900 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 Eagle & Custom-Built Pedestals & Booms 2003 to 2005 Eagle FasTrac and custombuilt pedestals, quantity of (15) moveable pedestals. Each 24" wide x 20" deep x 30" tall, two stationary wheels on the back, one swivel wheel in front. Includes (4) 12 footlong boom arms with trollies, motor support frame and all available jigging. Press, floor track & motor in photos not included. $13,877 FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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$65,977 FOB TX Clary Hydraulic Splicer Press Clary hydraulic splicer press, 10 HP motor and 16 gallon reservoir. Platen is 10″ x 18″. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $2,100 FOB UT As-Is Where-Is Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Klaisler End-Eject 66 Foot Roof Gantry & Tables Klaisler end-eject roof truss gantry with recessed rails, 66 foot working length x 14 foot maximum truss height. Includes (9) steel top tables, 72" wide, with drilled and tapped bottom chord areas plus (3) struts with steel in-between and (1) slotted steel top table 43" wide. Drilled & tapped tables with strut include pop-up idler rollers. Single gantry head has 24" diameter roll, 7.5 HP drive motor and pendant controls. Rail has raised ramp on one end of line to raise the head. (13) 5" diameter x 14 foot wide, standalone idler conveyors, (1) electrical mast with s/o cord & wire pulleys and all available jigging hardware are included. FRP's shown in photos are not included, but one can be added at an additional cost. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY FABRICATORS 14' X 32' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' Gantry Roller. Floor Mounted Steel Rail. (4) Klaisler Tables with Pop-Up Skatewheel Ejectors. Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord. Bridge Plates. Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 460 Volt / 3 Phase. Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $34,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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ROBBINS 10' X 40' END EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • Robbins 10' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller • Floor Mounted Steel Rail • (6) Robbins Tables with Pop-Up End Eject Rollers (one of the rollers is powered) • Electric over Air Valve to Raise Pop-Up Rollers • Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord • Bridge Plates & Roof Truss Jig Hardware • Hydraulic Gantry Lifter (No Hydraulic Power Unit) • Robbins 14' x 20" Diameter Finish Roller • 240 Volt / 3 Phase

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DELIVERING INNOVATION TO THE TRUSS AND FRAME INDUSTRY With the right partnership anything is possible The team at Vekta was instrumental in the design of this system and were able to open our eyes to possibilities we didn’t know even existed. The finished product has not only met, but exceeded our expectations. With the minimal footprint of the PackFeeder, the accuracy, speed and reliability of the Razer V5, the speed and efficiency of the Material Conveyor system, and the overall support by this team we are extremely pleased with the outcome. Josh Wright V.P. of Manufacturing The Truss Company, USA With 15+ years experience, Vekta specializes in creating automated factory solutions based on your objectives, space requirements and budget. The Truss Company’s customized solution focused on flexibility including two Razer V5’s and two PackFeeders sharing a common nine KickOff Conveyor System. If the key to business success is selecting the right partner- the key to automation is choosing Vekta.

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New Spida Trackless Floor Gantry

New table-guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Spida. This well-designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Optional features include plate storage areas along each long side of the table, end-eject, flip jig for build-side, center clamping for over-depth trusses and pop-ups for back-plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16″ diameter, full-roll-length shaft with baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Other voltages available.

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New Spida Roof Truss Finish Press

New Spida roof truss finish roller press, 24″ diameter rolls, throat widths either 15 feet or 16 feet wide, 119 feet per minute speed, heavy-duty design with 4″ shaft diameters, 80 lb. chain drive, dual motors (20 HP total) and variablefrequency drive for smooth acceleration and deceleration with active start/stop control panel. Includes emergency top interlock which allows integration with other machines, emergency shut-off, safety shut-off beams/bars or safety scanners located at infeed and outfeed of throat. 460 V, 3 phase electrical available standard, other voltages available as option, changing from 1.5″ to 3.5″ throat height, 10 feet and 12 feet throat widths and roll height adjustment are also options. Weight: 11,500 lbs.

$55,436 FOB IN

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LIKE A CALCULATOR FOR TRUSS QUOTES As a truss designer you know how it feels to wish there were more hours in the day. + SUM+IT allows you to complete a truss quote in minutes instead of hours + Focus your time on actual orders + Submit bids ahead of your competitors

PROVEN ACCURACY SUM+IT’s accuracy makes it an effective tool. + Used by truss fabricators across the USA and Canada + Reduce design errors by freeing up time to work on orders + Update or revise quotes at any time with ease

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New Spida Floor Truss Finish Press New Spida floor truss finish roller press, four-foot wide (other widths available) x 3 1/2” tall throat. Use of this process speeds assembly and transports finished truss away from the production area, adds quality and peace of mind for your finished floor trusses. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that does a final press of the connector plates for complete embedment into lumber, saving wear on your floor assembly machine. 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor, 80# chain, 114 FPM speed, emergency photoelectric shut-off, chain and sprocket guards, integrated brake. Available options include: other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available.

$27,518 FOB IN

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New Spida Short Roof Truss Finish Press New Spida “short” finish roller press (FRP), six-foot wide (other widths available) x 1 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 20” diameter rolls, 10 HP motor with integrated brake, emergency photoelectric shut-off and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 119 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available.

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PANEL EQUIPMENT

NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $9,950 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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.

2004 PANELS PLUS 12' X 16' SHEATHING TABLE WITH PANEL & ROUTER BRIDGES • Sheathing Table with Powered Height Adjustment & Roller Conveyor • Panel Bridge with Bridge Tilt • Tool Mounts at 6" Centers with 3" Shift • 20 Each - Max CN80 Coil Nail Guns • Custom Built Router Bridge (excludes air router shown in photos) • Paslode Staple Guns are available at additional expense $23,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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Spida Automated Wall Sheathing Station $197,500 FOB NZE/IN

IBS/Comsoft Wall Panel Light Bars Reconditioned dual 16’ foot long light bars, includes spare light board. Light bars are compatible with all light-bar equipped or ready IBS/Comsoft, Panels Plus, etc. wall panel equipment driven by ITW (IBS) or other compatible design software. 110 volt, single phase electrical. $18,890 NOW $16,550 FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

New Spida fully-automated CNC controlled sheathing station, fastens sheathing to wood frame wall panels from 2×3″ to 2×8″ nominal, in wall heights from 7′ to 12′. Straightens studs from the underside of the panel prior to firing fasteners. Fixed bridge fires fasteners into sheathing as wall panel passes under bridge. Works with tools firing up to 3 1/2″ nails. Features touch-screen controls, (4) high-speed nail tools, automated tilting of tools at seams and powered transfer of panels. Approximate size is 18 ft wide x 27 ft long. 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 100 PSI at 28 CFM.

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Championing the Design, Make, Build Approach to Construction: Improved Quality, Productivity and Safety in Using Off-Site Manufacturing

By Marc James Vice President, Corporate Account Sales

he building construction industry faces several challenges created by traditional building methods. One of the bigger challenges is that each trade is largely siloed from the other trades on a project, which can lead to schedule conflicts and communication gaps. MiTek sees the Design, Make, Build (DMB) approach to construction as the solution with benefits that enable all partners to work together to meet the global demand for smarter, more affordable, and sustainable buildings and communities Around the world, we’re seeing the proliferation of off-site construction including new types of components and modular construction. What we aren’t seeing is a formal industry arise to support the successful adoption of off-site construction. MiTek is committed to enabling that industry by delivering solutions and bringing the right kind of products, technology, and best practices across the building industry to empower transformational breakthroughs in design and construction of both on-site and off-site. Here, we’re focusing on Make, but we must acknowledge the importance of the Design phase and how it can lead to success in the Make phase. Little, if anything at all, is left to chance in the Make and Build phases when they’re preceded by Design. Whether components or volumetric modular, we’re fabricating the product in a shop away from the job site, so the design intent must be fully captured, understood, and communicated with clarity before it hits the shop floor in order to achieve success on the job site. In the Design phase, key partners from Make and Build contribute their expertise to create a successful design and construction plan. An important part of the Make phase of DMB is when the component manufacturer provides the designer/architect with the fabrication specifications to ensure products manufactured off-site in the Make phase are exact and meet the expectations set in the Design phase.

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By including the component manufacturer in the Design phase, the designer/architect can incorporate the most cost-effective and efficient approach into the plan. This collaborative approach allows all voices to be heard and each partner’s priority to be met – design, budget, schedule, etc. In conventional building construction methods, a builder may expect an architect to share their design with minimal or no coordination with the component fabricator. Consider how the situations could be improved if we were to approach it in a wholistic way where the thought processes are no longer limited to someone’s design division or fabrication solution but become a transformational thought process that brings together all phases of the build process by giving a voice to all partners at all levels. The sales team at Buffalo Framing & Truss serving the Austin, Texas market has played a critical role in this portion of the process. By getting more involved in the Design process, this MiTek partner has been able to successfully introduce wall panel components in structures that were planned to be stick framed leading to an increase in quality, reductions in cycle time, and the minimizing of on-site waste. Having a complete and accurate design will help with purchasing inventory, minimizing waste, and improving safety conditions for employees. A digital model is part of that accurate design which can improve inventory and safety, and influence automation to manufacturing of the components off-site. MiTek has tools to precision cut and mark lumber to manufacture roof trusses, wall panels, and floor cassettes, helping to change the balance between off-site and on-site construction.

Improve quality and productivity It’s unlikely we’ll automate the many steps involved in more complex multi-trade components like a fully outfitted wall or a volumetric room anytime soon, so that’s when technology can assist. MiTek believes there’s a way to increase clarity and reduce ambiguity by bringing the accurate, detailed, and coordinated digital asset into the plant and make it as clear as possible, so the installers can get it right the first time. When it comes to components like wall panels, floor panels, and trusses, we can ensure and preserve the design intent by leveraging automation, which leads to repeatability. Continued next page

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The quality of the product is improved in the Make phase when Mother Nature is no longer a factor. In a climate-controlled environment, the process is more efficient because components are not impacted by weather. Manufactured products lead to faster installation on the jobsite because they are stacked in order and stored until they are ready to be delivered. Multiple issues can arise when inventory is kept on-site. Lumber stored and cut at the site can lead to job site waste, risk of injury, and potential for theft from the job site. Safety is greatly improved with off-site construction. Components are assembled at ergonomically appropriate heights leading to fewer accidents and reduced wear and tear on the crew members. For example, the team at JL Schwieters in Hugo, Minnesota install safety connection points directly into their floor cassettes. This provides a safe and secure tie off point for the field installation teams of this MiTek partner. By choosing off-site construction, the designs are created in the computer, which provides a detailed list of materials needed, eliminating or significantly reducing the waste. Each nail, board, and tile are accounted for in the design leading to a more accurate cost estimate. By delivering finished components to the jobsite, we minimize theft and maximize the construction of the building with the components. As a whole, the DMB approach allows for greater quality control because there are checkpoints at each stage in the process. Owners will be thrilled to learn how the DMB approach can streamline much of the process and lead to a more precise delivery schedule and reduced cycle times. The greatest payoff in the Make phase may very well be the reduction of cycle time paired with deeper understanding of the designs and costs upfront, which will ultimately lead to reduction in cost and increase in quality. As we prepare to transition from Make to Build – much like the transition from Design to Make where we have highly detailed set of instructions for fabrication, we want to extend those same benefits on the backend of the process out of the factory and onto the job site. MiTek is committed to fostering value-added relationships throughout the supply chain using DMB – an approach that will transform the building industry with breakthrough solutions and that enables all partners to work better together to meet the global demand for smarter, more affordable, and sustainable buildings and communities.

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Stiles Life Cycle Support Services – The Gift That Keeps Giving

hen choosing who to partner with for production solutions, most would say their leading factors are price, lead time, and performance. While those are all important, what happens after installation and paperwork is By Chris Scott equally as important. Post-installation and maintenance service makes a huge impact on an operation. It can either cripple you or help propel you into a successful future. At Stiles, we value service, parts, and training just as much as machinery. Our partnership doesn’t end when your machine install is complete, in fact, it’s just beginning.

Stiles Enhancement Technologies (E-Tech) E-Tech’s mission is to continually utilize the latest industry resources to provide you with solutions for your production needs. E-Tech strives to increase the utilization of your solutions to extend their life and be the gold standard solution for repair and modernization services. Through ancillary products, rebuild/repair, and upgrades to machinery, software, and more, E-Tech helps keep your equipment current in an industry that is ever-evolving. In manufacturing and production, critical components like glue pots, electronics, motors, spindle motors, vacuum pumps, and boring blocks fail. With factory-trained technicians, an extensive inventory of parts, and years of experience, Stiles E-Tech repair and rebuild services allow you to keep your machines running to meet your demands. In an ever-changing environment, being able to adapt to new demands is critical and Stiles E-Tech modernizations help you achieve just that. Whether you are modernizing from old to new, or upgrading current machinery, Stiles E-Tech can provide the right solution for your production success. With custom options and standard packages to fit each of your individual needs, Stiles E-Tech can optimize your production easily and effectively. Stiles E-Tech boasts an assortment of facility enhancement equipment and technology. With the goal of exceeding our customer’s production needs, E-Tech offers compressed air systems, micro-cleaning systems, shredding and briquetting, humidification systems, material handling, return conveyors, dust collection, surge suppression technology, lifting equipment, clamping technology, pressing solutions, measuring equipment, and more. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Service Staffed by experienced service professionals, our call center is never closed. On average, when you call in and report an issue, our Technical Support Representatives call you back within 20–25 minutes with a plan for next steps – and over 90% of the time, they solve your issue on that first call. When you call, we can instantly access detailed data on your machinery, perform remote diagnostics, and recommend the right fix, often within minutes. When you need someone onsite, more than 170 Stiles Field Service Representatives, the industry’s largest factory-certified team, are ready to help. We have five regional locations and are prepared to respond wherever you are. As trusted advisors, we are often called to service machines sold by other distributors.

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Choose from more than 20 regularly scheduled courses, including introductory classes on machine operation, as well as advanced CNC programming, effective troubleshooting, maintenance, and much more. Train your team on a specific machine or process to optimize production. Join us for a conveniently scheduled session at one of our training centers, online, or at your facility. We can also tailor a training experience to meet your unique needs and goals for your facility. Stiles is much more than a distributor of manufacturing equipment. We’re here to help you achieve new levels of performance and productivity. Our industry experts can help you choose and tailor the right solution for any challenge – whether your facility is small, medium, large, or any size in between – you can count on us to help you get your job done right. And we’re here every step of the way. Chris Scott Project Specialist, Stiles Machinery cscott@stilesmachinery.com, 480-407-7277

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Mid-Life Crisis?

By Thomas McAnally

id-Life Crisis? Maybe, but not if you consider that I’ve been “remote” since 1992. Sure I’ve had offices, all home offices, but who is to say they can’t have wheels? I had a false start in 2017 when I bought the RV and truck, then headed to Naples, Florida. It was to be a few years to see America, maybe some of Canada, and then settle down and grow up. After all, I was single, kids were grown, and life was good. What I didn’t know was that life was about to get much better. I met Beth and we hit it off. The only hold back was she had a “Real Job” requiring her to basically punch the clock at a real office. So, the grand trip was postponed. Fast forward 4 years and we are both remote (well, Beth is semi-remote) and we are beginning the journey again – Beth, our cats Tiki and Gigi, and me. This time, we will be traveling the country while working remote. After an extended working vacation in Washington, I plan to stop at component plants and visit industry suppliers on their turf. Sure, BCMC is the best place to find suppliers, but trying to carve out time during BCMC for an interview is almost impossible. So put me on your calendar, show me your facility, and tell me your story. It could be a great article in The Advertiser. I’m sure nobody will forget that I am that industry recruiter of nearly 30 years. Like some of my clients say, I am more like the E-Harmony® of the Building Component Industry. More like a match maker than Head Hunter, I try to make matches that last. So let’s discuss what makes your company a great option for JobLine’s candidates and let us show them your facility. I have several ideas about interviewing hiring managers as if I was the candidate, and being able to bring that knowledge back to JobLine to better inform candidates and match their goals with what you have to offer. It works long distance now, but once we can get there, talk to the key players, and maybe get a few images or videos for candidates to review, we should be able to make even better matches. I’m not the first person to work remote from an RV, so if you are also working remote from your RV, send me your story. I know a few truss designers who work remote from an RV and would love to hear their stories. After all, we are just on an extended vacation and the only thing that can get in the way of fun in the sun is our jobs. After all, we just put wheels on our office and didn’t turn off the open for business sign.

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As a follow-up to our January 2021 All Things Wood article by Frank Woeste and Don Bender, “Hybrid Lumber” Grade Stamps Require Special Attention, we are pleased to report that additional information is now available for designers and code officials. The following article appears in the April 19, 2021 edition of the American Wood Council’s WoodPost.

New Table 4G in NDS Supplement – Multi-Species and Country Grademarked Lumber AWC’s January edition of WoodPost featured multi-species grade stamps that require the designer to check each specie’s design values and use the lowest design value among the different species for each design property. These new multi-species grade marks are the result of certain mills producing lumber from two or more species without separating them in production. Lumber with these grade stamps could be any of the species and countries shown on the grade mark. To review that WoodPost information, go here. To help designers and code officials navigate this relatively new approach to grade marking, the lumber grading agencies, working with the American Lumber Standards Committee and AWC staff, have developed a new table of design values for multi-species lumber grade marks. This new table, entitled Table 4G, Reference Design Values for Multi-Species and Country Grademarked Visually Graded Dimension Lumber (2”-4” thick), has been approved and included as an addendum to AWC’s 2018 NDS Supplement. For an extensive number of multi-species grade stamps from various countries, including some North American multi-species groupings, the table provides the lowest design values among the combined species for each design property (and therefore the appropriate single set of design values to be used with the grade stamp). Users of this table will no longer have to check the design values for each included species indicated by a multi-species grade stamp to determine the minimum values for each design property. The new Table 4G can be viewed and downloaded here.

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The support stations are adjacent to the Extruder and operators at those stations build the sub-component openings, sub-assemblies (like ladders) which are conveyed to the central operator’s station, where they are dropped and nailed into the panel in sequence.

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Conveyors and transfer tables of various configurations are used to bring the parts to the Extruder. Each design takes advantage of curved or raised conveyors to efficiently bring materials to the Extruder and fit within your plant’s material flow in the most efficient way possible. Once the wall panel is framed, it proceeds by conveyor to a squaring station and a sheathing station for completion. Here too, the sheathing is fastened as the panel passes by the sheathing bridge with its’ (4) four, high-speed tools. There are options for router bridges and automated ply loading. The Spida Sheather is a fully automated, CNC machine that features touch screen controls and tilt nailing at seams. Over ten years in development and use in Australia and Asia, there are now several locations using the Extruder here in North America. A typical system can be installed in about (5) hours thanks to the modular, “plug-and-play” design of the Spida wall equipment. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required and 110 PSI air @ 6 CFM required for each Extruder and Sheather station.

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Preparing for the Future – Adapting Building Codes to Changing Weather Risks Judy Zakreski Vice President of Global Services International Code Council

s climate patterns continue to shift, an increasing number of communities around the globe are not only experiencing extreme weather events with increased frequency, duration, and intensity, but also some are experiencing these hazards for the first time in their histories. As a first line of defense, building codes and standards are fundamental in assuring that buildings support the health, safety, and welfare of communities, including protecting life during hazardous events. While many at-risk communities have adopted building codes to provide protection from the majority of anticipated hazards, most codes utilize historical data to assess the risk of weatherrelated hazards to buildings that may not account for new climate patterns. Therefore, as hazards change, building codes and standards developers need to be considering how to incorporate the latest research and data from building and climate-based science in order to address the evolving risks across the lifetime of the structures and maintain the expected levels of safety and resilience.

Creating the Global Resiliency Dialogue This has led building safety professionals into unchartered territory as, traditionally, codes and standards are rooted in an environment of certainty. For its part, the International Code Council is developing a series of white papers on how the different International Codes (I-Codes) contribute to resilience. Although the data sources in these codes are still historical, there is great interest in developing potential strategies that can be used seamlessly with the current format of the I-Codes, such as an overlay document (a standard or guideline) that communities wishing to address future climate risks can adopt alongside their code, or a stand-alone standard that would address the process states and localities can use to improve resilience. However, understanding that no one nation or organization will be able to tackle this on their own, we are now seeing global action and collaboration since the threats resulting from more frequent and severe wind events, flooding, wildfires, and other hazard events are similar around the world.

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The Global Resiliency Dialogue was initiated by a group of organizations that research and develop building codes and standards, including the International Code Council, the Australian Building Codes Board, the National Research Council of Canada, and the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Through this collaborative effort, the ultimate goal is to create a set of international guidelines that can be used globally to advance further integration of climate science and resiliency measures into building codes and standards. Collectively, the group will perform comprehensive exploration of what is conceptually possible when shifting the underlying data referenced in building codes and standards to forward-looking models rather than historical data (which may not have been updated for a decade or more).

International Collaboration is Critical to Success The guidelines that will be developed based on the findings will offer a realistic recommendation about how to improve the resilience of buildings based on the availability and limitations of futurelooking climate modeling. After all, the challenge is not creating building codes and standards that protect against natural hazards, but instead determining how these codes and standards should be applied based on changing risk patterns in different geographical areas. As an example, many strong standards have already been developed including the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) to protect buildings in wildfire or bushfire-prone areas. However, the number of buildings and geographical areas in which these standards should apply is shifting and growing as the world continues to experience increased temperatures and droughts that lead to larger and more intense wildfires, some impacting areas that were not previously believed to be at risk. This necessitates the use of appropriate codes and standards during the design and construction phase that anticipate the risks that will impact structures aligned with the anticipated life of those structures, in the range of twenty, fifty, or one hundred years.

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In a common area of interest worldwide, global collaboration can be very powerful in creating an open network in which participants can share research and avoid duplicating efforts. The guidelines will form a starting point for jurisdictions to consider changes to building codes and standards that will lead to more-resilient communities. Additionally, if the guidelines evolve into national or international standards, the harmonization and common baseline of understanding will certainly facilitate trade and continued scholarly and technical exchange.

All Participation is Welcome The work of the Global Resiliency Dialogue is expected to continue through the end of 2021, when the first draft of the guidelines is anticipated to be released. In the meantime, input and support from all interested stakeholders are welcomed, while all standards development organizations (SDOs) involved in the building, design and construction space are encouraged to sign onto the initiative and provide input into the ongoing survey about the conceptual possibilities of marrying climate science with building science, and/or in reviewing the draft guidelines. SDOs in other sectors are likewise encouraged to consider global dialogues resulting in pre-standard guidelines that can lead to international adoption and harmonization in emergent areas like climate change and resiliency. More information about the Global Resiliency Dialogue is available at www.globalresiliency.org.

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NEW! Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Has optional 2-nail feature for just fastening the top & bottom nails on a 2x6 instead of 3 nails. Includes pushbutton controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of sub-component: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode sticknailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavy-duty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation.

American-Lincoln SC7440 Rider Sweeper / Scrubber American-Lincoln riding sweeper, model SC7740, 550 hours, floor sweeping / scrubbing machine. Scrub path 40 in wide, sweep path 46 in wide. Setting for sweeping, dusting or both simultaneously. Hydraulic brush motors, (60) gallon solution holding tank, (78) gallon recovery tank, 2.5 cubic foot hopper capacity,87 in turning radius, tilt steering wheel, 31 HP Kubota liquid-cooled engine with load sensing pump, squeegee setting and slide-out filter. Weighs 2,425 lbs. $6,490 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2019 Tiger Stop 20 ft SawGear Measuring Device 2019 Tiger Stop 20 foot long, SawGear measuring device with four "Shop Fox" (4) 5'-5" long x 19" wide idler roller conveyor sections. Includes keypad entry with digital display, 20 foot long pusher sub-assembly with flip-away stop. Overall length is 22 feet. Idler roller sections include adjustable legs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. $5,897 FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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New SL Laser Projection System New, laser projection system from SL Laser. Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. Each laser head provides 21' projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). Includes system computer, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer's structure, factory installation, training and choice of green or red laser. Works with each connector plate manufacturer's design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy, future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

2006 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Sub-component assembler builds corners, trimmers, leads, jack-studs. L’s, channels, headers, ladders, etc. Maximum clamp opening 17” x 17.5”, clamping positions: 14 horizontal and 17 vertical. Utilizes four easily adjusted tools with independent on/ off, air-regulators, TAC switches to detect lumber. (tools not included). Easily to use squaring stop, and foot pedal activation for part assembly. Rugged construction, builtin air reserve, includes in/out conveyor. Recently replaced slide-bearings and air-regulator. 120 vac, 90 PSI at 20 CFM (dependent on tool selection). $9,200 FOB IA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates. Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates. 12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light. Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 NOW $2,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

INGERSOLL RAND ROTARY SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR Model UP6-15c-210. 15 HP. 38 CFM at 210 PSIG. 120 Gallon Tank $7,900 NOW $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New/Used 2017 EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses. Featuring a tire/caster combination for greater control, maneuverability in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas. Provides maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards. Dimensions: platform 50” x 72”; tire width 68”. Available immediately: (14) Standard Capacity – 2850 lbs and (8) Heavy-Duty Capacity – 5500 lbs. Priced at $950 – $1,300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

2013 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $34,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! 2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 NOW $29,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2014 Kaeser 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model Aircenter SK 15 • 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (208/230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) • Under 5,000 Hours (Serviced at 3,200 Hours) • 71 CFM at 125 PSI • C o m p l e t e l y A s s e m b l e d w i t h Refrigerated Dryer & Receiver Tank $7,000 NOW $5,600 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Manufacturing Gypsum Cutter Model DFC-H5 cartridge cutting system for processing DensGlass ®, foam board, plastic or similar substrate materials in widths up to 64″. Dust and noise free for cutting or scoring gypsum material. $6,149 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Ace Equipment Vertical Bailer Ace Equipment model Vertical Bailer, infeed opening 24″ high x 66″ wide, 59 second cycle time, 10 HP pump, 10 GPM at 2,200 psi, 6″ diameter cylinder x 48″ stroke, 37 PSI at pressing platen with 62,000 lbs. pressing pressure. Overall nominal dimensions 6′ wide x 4′ deep x 12′ tall. Controls 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Bailer 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. Weight 4,200 lbs. #4,490 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW SPIDA 20' PLATE MARKER WITH INK JET PRINTER 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Bench Top. Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10' Infeed Table with MDF Top (Add $704 for Plastic). Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17" Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Spida Optimization Software (allows multiple pieces to be cut & marked from one board) Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name. Four Print Heads mark "on the fly" (or stop & print for greater accuracy). Prints on Edge. Cuts to 20', Marks to 18'. DeWalt Model DWS780 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Support Table for Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Supported File Formats: .xml, .ssf, .trs, .gwf, .mwf & .mdf. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Excludes Dust Collector, Freight & Customs Brokerage Fees. Add $850 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $25,995 for Spida Apollo Saw (Manual Angulation) $73,389 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Can US Off-Site Construction Industry Obtain Better Lumber? By Gary Fleisher

any of the problems we hear about and actually see on jobsites, both offsite and site built, involve the poor quality of standard SPF #2.

When I was the General Manager of a large lumber yard back in the 1980s, it wasn’t much better. I can still remember the yard men cutting the steel banding from around the 2x4s and watching some of the sticks literally leap out of the bundle. They were that warped! And this was directly from the mills. Our bundles of 3D lumber (damaged, dirty, and discontinued) sometimes rivaled what we had in the yard. Site builders would go through the lumber sent them and refuse up to 20% of it as it was twisted, warped, and split beyond usability. Have things changed much since the ‘80s? Not from what I’ve been hearing from builders and factory people. What would you say if I told you that there is a source for absolutely beautiful 2-by lumber and sheet goods but it would cost you up to 30% more than you’re paying now with a usability factor of over 97%?

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There is such a product and it can be found in Finland: UPM Lumber has sawmills that are turning out such good products that it is in demand around the world. Too bad this lumber isn’t readily available at a competitive price here, as it sure would be great to work with, especially in modular housing.

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2016 MiTek MatchPoint BLADE™ with Ranger RT 2016 MiTek MatchPoint BLADE™ with Ranger RT. Model: 89060-501, with a four (4) bay, + one magazine section Ranger RT lumber retrieval system for processing up to 16′ material with a Left to Right in-feed in “L” configuration. The Blade includes two 32-valve face printers (front and rear), with edge-ready printing (no print head included) and wall panel software. This Blade features an optional skewed out-feed conveyor and standard horizontal waste conveyor . Includes any available spare parts and operators manual, 230v/3Ph power, working air pressure as specified by the OEM.

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2000 KAESER AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM • (2) Kaeser SK-19 Rotary Screw Air Compressors • Kaeser TC-31 Air Dryer • CMS-150 Oil/Water Separator • 200 Gallon Receiver Tank • 208 Volt / 3 Phase $8,900 NOW $8,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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AMI Industrial Floor Carts AMI's industrial floor trucks (material carts) are designed of hardwood construction, fitted with space-age phenolic, roller-bearing wheels, and ball bearing swivel casters for strength and durability. AMI's phenolic wheels resist shock without chipping. They are non-sparking, non-marking, and can be operated continuously between -50℉ and 260℉. They are unaffected by grease, oil or debris on your shop floor.

2006 Hyster Forklift H155XL2 2006 Hyster forklift, model H155XL2, 15,000 lbs. capacity, 11,600 hours, available June 15, 2021. $24,190 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Series "B" AMI Industrial Floor Truck Our swivel casters are precision built with perfectly aligned raceways. All cold-form parts are made to exacting tolerances from heavy-gauge steel, and are hardened for severe service and long wear. Series B-4 carts include four casters, one at each corner, to prevent "tri-cycling" of long lumber loads. S t a n d a r d M o d e l s Av a i l a b l e Max Load Weight (lbs.)

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

2748 27" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3248 32" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3260 32" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3660 36" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3672 36" x 72" Series "B" 4000 4072 40" x 72" Series "B" 4000 3696 36" x 96" Series "B" 4000 4896 48" x 96" Series "B" 4000 *Other models and sizes are available on request. FOB NC. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

Spida Simple Stop 20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top. Available in Lengths up to 60’. 7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges. 10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 SL Laser Heads Three (3) 2004 model PD-4 SL laser heads. All three heads are functional but need some repairs before being installed. The heads are also valuable as parts heads for the motherboards and other components. Repair quotes are available upon request. $11,900 FOB WI Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

IBS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER • 2x4 thru 2x12 Capacity • Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping • Squaring Stop • Foot Pedal Control • Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor • Computer Enclosure with Stand (No Computer) • Excludes Nail Guns $7,000 NOW $6,250 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt). •Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used. •Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 NOW $5,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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 $7,890 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Terminailer XP Price: $190,043 Base price FOB: MN Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

NEW GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPPING 1 1/4" wide x .035 thick. $69 $59 per coil. $1,449 $1,155 per skid (21 coils). FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 Atlas Copco Rotary Screw Air Compressor Model GX11FF 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) 13,443 Hours 51.7 CFM at 128 PSI 80 Gallon Tank Built-in Air Dryer does not work Inlcudes separate 2012 Pneumatech AD-50 Air Dryer (1 Phase) $4,900 NOW $3,700 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of subcomponent: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavyduty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation. $29,970 NOW $25,990 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com Doors - Stairs - Beams

Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly. Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead. Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training. The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it’s location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

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Lumber Briefs By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

Build-to-Rent and Here Comes the Wood Build-To-Rent: Overlooked Obvious

ot to be sacrilegious, but things in the lumber market are feeling apocalyptic. My primary concerns about the lumber and OSB market right now are two-fold. One, blatant disregard and unnatural comfort with prices.

One of our members asked if he should cover September OSB @$1600 delivered. He has a 4-month supply. My answer was a definitive NO! In fact, I recommended he sell one month’s inventory at $1900 for quick shipment. No one needs to buy inventory to cover 5 month needs at today’s price and shipment. I’ll wager a year’s membership fee that he can buy that same shipment offered today at $1600, for less than $1200 by the first week of August: one month sooner than offered and $400 less. Concern #2: Build-to-Rent. John Burns, renowned real estate consultant, estimates build-to-rent investor and capital transactions as follows. I extrapolated that into number of new homes. JB

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Note the best two 2021 permit months were January and March. February was a sharp drop. Do you see the correlation between speculative Build-to Rent and stronger housing data? Not healthy.

Here Comes the Wood Brokers are getting nervous, especially with Q3 PTS wood that will not ship until August and September. This is my story and I’m sticking to it. Lumber is over bought and, in some cases, so is OSB. Nowhere in your lumber buying career should anyone ever have advised you to “just close your eyes and buy it.” Yet, many are doing just that at back-breaking prices. Consider this, there is lots of business at $700 but should we collapse to $700 there will be a good reason to not buy it. I used to trade lumber futures back in the ‘80s with an order to “buy at the market down $30, but cancel if close.” There is more wood being offered today than yesterday and more yesterday than the day before. This 2-tiered premium market is about to reverse to the more traditional 2-tiered discount market with broker wood trading well under the mills and mills locked out of the market because of delayed shipment...and the walls will come tumbling down...in blocks of $100. When does this unraveling begin? Memorial Day weekend, home centers will acknowledge that they overestimated and over-prepared for the 2021 DIY season. They will realize that May sales were a huge disappointment and they failed to correctly read the COVID reopening shift away from backyard towards vacation. Those vacation commitments have already been made, but not realized at home centers. That spells BIG TROUBLE for SYP; starting in May. Treaters are already liquidating. COVID is not finished. Refusal to vaccinate will make the US vulnerable to new strains. Finally, cost of home ownership vs renting has expanded from 3% to 12%. Basically, rents are not keeping pace with home prices. Historically, this is corrected by a bursting housing bubble. I believe May will be a major swing month for housing...not a good one. Looking Forward...ML Are you fed up with being caught on the wrong side of the market...losing orders because your lumber prices make you uncompetitive? I can assure you the orders you lose are not because the other guy is selling at a loss. It’s not you or your buying style. It’s just timing. I forecast when the Lumber Market will rise and fall. No one else tells you months in advance when prices will reverse…no one! Call me @ 336.516.5584… www.laymansguide.info… matt@ laymansguide.info

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he more I read and learn about 3D printing and its potential utilization, the more amazed I am with human ingenuity. The fact that we can create something virtually, combine it with raw materials and create anything we want from it is simply fascinating. It got me thinking about what this could mean for the construction industry. How will 3D printing change the core principles of our building practices? What will the future unveil?

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We have all more than likely seen some futuristic movie with robots doing the work for us. We are all aware of an assembly line in a car manufacturing plant. But could this be done with a printer? Like most Americans, it has always been my dream to design and build my own home. Growing up, I always wanted to be an architect. This is one of the primary reasons I am in the business I am in today. Being creative is one of my passions. That is probably why I have 4 children and enjoy scrapbooking. Yes, I’m a guy who enjoys scrapbooking and am not afraid to admit it! 3D printers represent a new dimension for humankind. Imagine with me for a minute: • Anyone with a vision of their dream and a computer could design their own home down to the last detail • The home would be verified for structural stability and feasibility • A 3D printer is selected to suit the building’s needs • Land clearing and ground preparation is performed • Raw materials and the printer are delivered to the job site • 3D printer is erected in the proper location • The print button is hit • A building is constructed EXACTLY as it was designed Continued next page

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Could it really be that simple? Will this be implemented in 10 years? 20 years? 30 years? I think so. There is no stopping the technological revolution era. Some of the benefits as I see it: 1. Materials could come from recycled parts, helping to sustain our environment 2. Cost savings realized from multiple avenues of construction practices 3. Errors are eliminated (or at least reduced by a vast margin) 4. Insurance costs are reduced 5. Change orders fade away 6. Labor costs are reduced by 75% or more I could go on and on, but you get the idea. The bottom line is that costs are reduced. The environmental impact is reduced. If there was ever a win-win, this sounds like it. Is this a pipe dream? Just for fun, take a moment right now and Google “3D House Printer” to see just how many things pop up. I warn you though: be prepared to be amazed. If NASA is already doing it, then it is only a matter of time before the rest of civilization adapts this amazing technology. All this got me to thinking of how this would affect our beloved construction industry. I am sure there would be resistance to maintain current methods, much like there are still certain parts of the USA that just refuse to use trusses in favor of stick framing. Do they not know that trusses use less material, reduce waste, cost less, and can be erected in a fraction of the time? Why in the world would they consider anything else? Personally, I embrace change and would welcome this. One of my favorite sayings is, “The only constant in life IS change.” I am excited for what the future holds. Maybe this will be what makes the American dream of owning your own home an affordable reality. Now keep in mind, I am only talking about the building industry. The same could be said for transportation, roadways, furniture, clothing, and just about anything else you can imagine. The possibilities are endless. How do you see this affecting the construction industry? How long do you think it will take for this to become reality? Will this transform the component manufacturing industry?

Starting in the industry as a teenager, Christopher Gould has experience in all aspects of component operations, including one of his startup companies becoming a globally known entity. Currently, he is a Design Professional at KA Components in Otterbein, IN.

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ID: C10802 Remote Designer/Outside Sales - Truss/Panel Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee Hands on, all outside Sales. Supervising all design and shop activities, coordinating deliveries, and lumber ordering. My average gross sales were about $1,000,000.00 per year from 2000 to 2005. In addition, I Estimated and Designed about 80-90 percent of my sales. About 50%/50% between Commercial and Residential accounts. Sales have declined since then, but the skills are there to manage multiple tasks effectively at the $1M+ range. Compensation: $Upper 60's base plus commission Thom's Notes: All hats estimating/sales/design guy. ID: C18525 Truss Designer | Truss Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Great opportunity to hire a truss designer/estimator and build on the current skills he has gained over the past 8 years. Not ready for prime time, but interested in learning and growing at a company that will invest in developing his skill. Alpine/ITW experience with some MiTek Sapphire experience. Willing to relocate to targeted areas. Compensation $50k or more based on cost of living. ID: C18326 Wall Panel Designer - Remote Relocation: Ontario 10 Years' experience in wall panel design using MiTek Sapphire Structure, Alpine, and AutoCAD. All levels of projects including Mega-multifamily. Used to juggling many projects, coordinating with builders, sales, customer, local authorities. PHONE: 800-289-5627

ID: C18454 Remote Designer | MegaMultifamily | Single Family Custom Relocation: Minnesota 12 Years' experience. Create Estimating models for bids. Study blueprints for inconsistencies, collaborate with Design Manager and Sales to determine if more information is needed, design and engineer trusses, create a detailed truss layout to set trusses in the field, and provide support until project is successfully completed. Mega-Multifamily, Multifamily, Single Family Custom. MiTek Sapphire and CAD. Tested low end of Senior Designer range. ID: C11834 General/Regional Manager Truss/Panel Relocation: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ontario, Vermont As District Manager: Responsible for the financial performance of three wood truss and wall panel plants, two Millwork and door assembly facilities and one installed labor location in multiple states. Group revenues increased from $50 million/year in to $70 million per year. Devised a “buy versus make” purchasing protocol in to ensure that internal truss and Millwork plants were operating at capacity before using outside vendors that supplied similar products. Spearheaded a “hub and spoke” organizational structure for three truss plants. This plan optimized scarce design talent, reduced clerical expenses, and synchronized output at each plant. Restructured the installed labor division to include material estimators, lumber salespeople and cost accounting methods in 2005. The changes resulted in a 400k gain in profits. Drafted corporate training material for fall protection and new hire safety orientation.

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Past: Established and maintained remote design office. Assisted in adding 2 million dollars to operation along with a sales representative. Managed all communication with main office. Designed all components for local Compensation: $26hr part time area. employee or $33 hr 1099

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Looking for a position suited for a self-motivated person with a very knowledgeable background in component and housing design industry. Enthusiastic about working for a professional, well organized and establish environment that will allow someone to achieve their fullest potential while adding efficiency and profitability to the operation. Scored above average using only a Construction Master Calculator. Very fast! ID: C18468 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer Relocation: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah Designer, truss and wall panel, MiTek, AutoCAD, iLevel, almost considered a senior designer. In addition to design, was responsible for training new designers. Also has iLevel, Open Joist 2000 experience. Wall panel design experience is in AutoCAD and later in Sapphire. Started in the industry in sales, then wall panel design, added truss, and I-Joist. 7 years' experience in truss design, 3 in wall panel, 10 in I-Joist PHONE: 800-289-5627

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design. Will consider relocation to prospective bidders both over indicated areas only. Will consider the phone and in person. Design remote. and engineer roof trusses, floor trusses, pre-fabricated wall panels, $26-28 hr. and EWP. Gained first-hand experience setting trusses in the ID: C18456 field during prior construction job. Plant/Location/Production Design roof systems to be most Manager - Truss & Panel efficient and inexpensive when Relocation: USA - Eastern being constructed in the field. Exceptionally dedicated and Design complete models in MiTek highly motivated Plant and Sapphire. Design and engineer Production Manager offering a roof trusses and transfer loads 30-year background in leadership, throughout the structure as need. oversight, and development of Also design and engineer beams high productive environments and hangers when necessary. through coaching and development strategies maximizing profitability, ID: C12414 optimizing output, and minimizing Truss Designer | Wall Panel operating costs. Designer | All Hats Relocation: Arizona Past framer, framing contractor Engineered panel and truss with 14 years' experience in truss design, developed material take and wall panel manufacturing. off for turnkey build up, worked in coordination with multiple plants MBA, retired veteran. and design teams, worked closely with material suppliers on take ID: C18387 offs and estimating. Division Manager, VP Operations, President - Truss | I've worked for decades in Panel | Building Materials | Pro the construction industry. Not Dealer only in new construction, but Relocation: Arizona, Colorado, additions and remodels as well Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, using innovative designs for Maryland, Texas, USA - South, added value and to drive down Virginia, Washington DC, cost. In addition to experience Wisconsin with MiTek, Wallbuilder and Executive level manager, VP, other design software packages, President with $1+B P&L I have extensive manual trig/ responsibility. Lumber, building math skills. I use these to back materials, trusses, wall panels, check questionable loads as well and CFS background. Inquire to to design from scratch in the field discuss this candidate. when needed. I have also written tutorials for the training of others ID: C18449 and checked other designer's work Estimator | Designer - Truss, as a Design Manager at a Panel Panel | Prior carpenter Plant. All things being equal, I love Relocation: Ohio, Pennsylvania working in components whether Prepare and distribute estimates designing, cutting, building or to competing bidders. Calculate setting components at the site. labor, time, and material estimated per individual job. Read, analyze, ID: C11636 and interpret residential and General Manager - Truss commercial blueprints. Ensure Relocation: USA - ALL States, projects meet the proper building Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, codes and standards for the Arkansas, California, Colorado, industry. Communicate with Conneticut, Delaware, Florida, Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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ID: C18357 Division/Regional Manager, Multiplant Operations Manager - Components & Lumber to Site | Mega Multifamily. Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado Oversaw Operations of multiple Component Facilities with annual Sales exceeding $100MM. Assisted with the start-up of three Facilities. Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferred with organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

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Compensation: $30-32 an hour, depending on opportunity, benefits, and job expectations. Not looking to work 50-60 hour a week all year, but will consider high hours on a seasonal basis. Remote only. ID: C18420 Senior CFS Truss Designer/ Detailer | Wood Senior MegaMultifamily Truss Designer | Design Manager | Checker | Remote or In Office Relocation: Florida Currently CFS truss design, but has wood experience. Scored Senior Designer in the JobLine Truss Design Skills Evaluation, that is primarily wood truss focused. Currently an advanced Alpine TrussSteel user, but has used MiTek in the past. Also has AutoCAD, Keymark experience. Projects include $700k MegaMultifamily apartments. Designs/ Layout using Alpine, CAD shop drawings, designs connections and hardware, creates department procedural and standards program, trains new designers.

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ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA Eastern, Virginia, Florida General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in ID: C18367 the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA Wall Panel Designer | Remote markets. Turned around volume, Wall Panel Designer | Megasafety, and profitability of a failing Multifamily plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. Relocation: Utah Remote wall panel design for ID: C11667 medium to large scale MF. Remote General Manager - Truss/Panel estimating using MiTek Sapphire Relocation: Florida, Georgia, to get a more accurate material North Carolina, South Carolina, count. 100,000 - 500,000 sq ft USA - Eastern, USA - South, MF projects primarily in the New Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia England Market with the panel I have worked in the residential and multi-family construction industry for 25 yrs. I started as a framer and have held numerous positions

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plant being in New Brunswick. Also worked on projects in the Arizona, Texas, and California markets. Compensation: $70's+ (45+hours) ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Ontario Remote Truss Designer available.. Currently provides technical support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems for residential and commercial applications. Provides technical assistance and support to the distribution staff to meet client demands for engineered wood structural applications. Ensures that wood truss fabricators, lumber distributors and specifiers have adhered to established building standards, codes and practices. Maintains extensive knowledge of structural analysis programs such as MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure design software. Analyze/ prepare engineered wood designs and details for Design Engineer review and approval. Generate manufacturing information and quotations for sales team and PHONE: 800-289-5627

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management. Prepares the job for Flooring experience: Responsible production. Canadian codes and for all plant functions including standards experienced. budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two ID: C18399 Production Departments, Quality Full or Part Time Lumber Assurance, Materials, Human Buyer/Logistics Resources including SHE, and Relocation: Colorado Plant Engineer/Maintenance Personally managed, purchased Manager including the CI all lumber products and manage program. Their staffs consist a $100 million spend for of eleven Supervisors and 330 this industry leading 6 plant hourly employees. The door location manufacturer, VMI, plant operation dries lumber, cuts contract developer and manager. dimension stock, assembles and Responsible for supply, programs, sands the doors. The panel plant demand cycles, strategic planning, produces the veneered flat and and purchasing excellence. raised center panels, by cutting Purchased MRO, machines, trucks, engineered wood and veneer from assembly lines, buildings and flitch and pressing the veneer ongoing CAPEX projects. Team to the substrate. Both plants are member for new construction equipped with finishing lines. projects for plants, 3rd party labor. Products used for construction in ID: C11638 North America focused on multiGeneral Manager/Division family engineering products. Manager - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Direct mill purchasing from major Lumber US/Cano vendors. Relocation: Colorado, Conneticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, ID: C15958 Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Operations/Plant Manager Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, Flooring Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Washington DC, New Hampshire, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont North Carolina, South Dakota, An energetic, out-of-the-box, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming problem-solving, executive with a 30 years' experience starting in science-based holistic approach to production and advancing to manufacturing, building products multi-plant operations manager. and other business operations; Door experience includes I am recognized for my vision, managing three Production business acumen, integrity, work Managers and five Production ethic and capability to cultivate Supervisors, consisting of 300 durable professional relationships. hourly employees producing Practitioner of “Lean and JIT” 11,000 doors and 10,000 face manufacturing principles, frames per day. Responsible for setting metrics, improving key the manufacturing functions of performance indicators, reducing all mill operations, five frame costs, expanding production component machining cells, three capacity and sales – all improving frame assembly operations, four the bottom line. Skilled in business door component machining cells, analysis, strategic planning, three door assembly clamps, three market and sales development; door profiling lines, two wide ability to drive multi-million dollar belt sanding lines and specialty growth, institute “Best Practices” machining and assembly cells. for small to medium emerging and Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

expanding companies, managing budgets to $ 30M with full P&L accountability and oversight. 20+ Years of truss/panel/EWP manufacturing and business management experience. In 2006 at the height of residential construction distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in manufactured wood components. In this position optimized design and production process, which increased output and reduced labor and material costs. Hired trained and mentored middle management; negotiated union labor contracts. Implemented “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; consolidated raw material inventory, implemented batch fabrication process and continuous production flow. Enhanced scheduling system to accurately track production and achieve on-time delivery, established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHA-approved safety programs. After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office. ID: C11465 Sales/Operations/Management Truss/Panel/Building Materials Relocation: USA - ALL States, USA - South 10 years industry experience. Successfully managed operations. Plant production, national sales team, licensed engineers, project managers, CAD designers, erection/installation division and office staff. Significantly increased productivity, sales and profit in all areas. Previously founded a wholesale building material company specifically related to engineered lumber, wood trusses, structural steel, turnkey installation and custom Millwork. Sales in excess of $7 million in FAX: 800-524-4982

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less than five years. Successfully Compensation: $90's+ negotiated and executed the sale of these companies in 2006. ID: C15995 Truss Designer - MiTek ID: C11760 Relocation: Florida Management/Operations/Sales Truss Designer. Primary duties: - Building Components, LBM design, layout, optimization, and Manufacturing cutting/production documents. Relocation: USA - ALL States, Secondary duties: checking others Arizona, California, Colorado, work. Software used: MiTek Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, and AutoCAD. Component Massachusetts, Nevada, New experience includes floor Mexico, North Carolina, New trusses and roof trusses. Market Hampshire, South Carolina experience includes single family, I am an Accomplished multi-family, light commercial, Manufacturing and Operations and agriculture. My volume was Leader with a history of varied depending on projects. 2 increasing responsibility. My years experience, MiTek software. proven experience covers contractor building materials and ID: C13437 manufacturing to the construction Remote Truss Designer | In and turnkey fields. I have over Office Truss Designer | Design 16 years of management and Manager leadership experience, and am Relocation: Ohio seeking a management position If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, with a progressive company that I can handle it. I've done layout offers advancement commensurate and profile work in autocad w/ to job performance. some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a ID: C11370 few track builders that had 3 base Production/Plant/General models and many options to track, Manager - Truss/Panel/Framing some multi-family, and large Package commercial projects. Software: Relocation: Texas MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, 20 years' experience. Started Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and in production, advanced to Saw others. Quick to pick up new Supervisor, Production Manager, software. Plant Manager, now General Manager. As General Manager ID: C11856 (2 years) operated a $125M truss Designer/Design Manager plant. Tripled output and reduced Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP errors and labor cost. As Plant Relocation: Ohio Manager (4 years), manage all the 18 years Design experience operation of the manufacturing with 3 as a Senior Designer. plant, such as Productivity, Primary duties: design, layout, logistics, efficiencies, costs. and optimization. Secondary As Production Manager (12 duties: checking others work and years), manage all the areas of repairs. Software used: MiTek the manufacturing across the Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, plant. Safety, quality control, and AutoCAD. Component efficiencies, HR, etc... Software: experience includes floor trusses, MiTek, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, Products: R & F Truss, Panel, and hardware. Market experience Framing package. Markets: Single includes tract, single family, single Family, Multifamily, Custom family custom, multi-family, Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish and agriculture. My volume was spoken and written. Degree in varied depending on projects. Industrial Engineering.

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ID: C18310 Truss Designer | Estimator Relocation: Virginia Responsible for project management/design of commercial design -build projects up to $5 million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/ engineers, develop project estimates and designs utilizing Revit software. Work closely with project superintendents providing technical support while delivering projects within budget and on time. Initiate contact with new clients, answer sales calls, and develop project criteria. Prior Truss Designer a few years back with 2 years MiTek experience.

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ID: C15678 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: Alberta I have 25+ years of roof and floor truss design experience, with the last 3 years working as a remote designer using MiTek software. I also have experience designing engineered wood beams using various software versions. I have acted as a local Mitek software network administrator, trained junior designers and checked their work. I have extensive design experience in mid to larger size custom homes, Multi-Family, Independent Living and small to large Commercial projects and enjoy the challenges these projects bring. Please inquire if you are interested in learning more about this candidate. Use our Contact Us page, or if you know me, send an email. ID: C10789 Production Manager/ Supervisor - Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory,

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Plated Wood Truss Hip End Styles By Jason Padilla

For many, the first day of summer means it is time to cinch up your favorite hip-hugging bathing suit and enjoy the warm weather. For the truss industry, it’s time to keep those hip-hugging bathing suits in the closet and take advantage of the favorable weather months by bidding and building as many jobs as possible. During the bid and build frenzy, there will be several hip end jobs leaving truss yards across the country, but what exactly is a hip end and what are the different styles?

The Structural Building Components Association website (SBCA) defines a hip roof as a “Roof system in which the slope of the roof at the end walls of the building is perpendicular to the slope of the roof along the sides of the building.” While framing terms differ by region, most trussed hip end systems will include hip trusses, jack trusses (end and side) and a rafter or corner girder truss. Hip end style and setback (distance from side or end walls to the hip girder truss) may also vary by building design and region. Roof with Multiple Hip Ends (blue), Plan View

In the western part of the country, a California Hip system is typically seen in many trussed structures. In this hip system, the hip truss flat top chord is dropped by the plumb cut of the jack top chord at the roof pitch. By doing this, the top chords of the end jack trusses can pass over and bear on the dropped flat top chords. As the height of the hip end roof plane increases, the height of the flat top chord also increases, though the interval at which the flat top chord height increases may vary by building design and region. California Hip System, Plan View

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East of the Rocky Mountains, the California Hip is rare and a Step-Down Hip system is more popular. Differing from the California Hip, a Step-Down Hip system is one where every truss under the hip end plane decreases in height, or “steps down” from the apex until it reaches the hip girder, which is placed at a predetermined setback.

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Less regional and more situational depending on the building design, are the Lay-In Gable, Dutch and Terminal Hip systems. The Lay-In Gable Hip system is one with many regional names and shares similarities with the California and Step Hip systems. Like the Step Hip, every truss steps down moving from the apex to the setback. Like the California, every truss flat top chord has a drop. However, the flat top chord is dropped by the plumb cut of a 1.5” member at the roof pitch, as the gable frame lays flat.

Lay-In Gable Hip System, Plan View (Gable Frame shown in green for clarity)

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In a Dutch Hip system, the hip end roof plane does not converge with the side planes to form an apex. Instead, the hip end plane pitches directly into the girder truss that is placed at a predetermined setback. Jack trusses then connect to the hip girder truss or to a ledger attached to the hip girder truss. This hip system is also referred to as a Dutch Gable.

Dutch Hip System, Plan View Dutch Hip System, Rendering

Assuming like roof pitches and heel heights, a Terminal Hip system is one where the hip girder truss setback is half of the main truss span or building width. If pitches and heel heights vary, the girder truss is placed at the apex of the three converging roof planes, which could be more or less than half of the main truss span or building width.

Terminal Hip System, Rendering Terminal Hip System, Plan View

While these are some common hip end styles in the truss industry, there are definitely others. Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages. What other types of hip end styles are you familiar with?

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Wood Products Manufacturing Up Year-Over-Year Amidst Increased Single-Family Permits LEESBURG, VA. – April 20, 2021 – Wood products manufacturing is up 5 percent year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve Board, as manufacturers continue to respond to high demand. This continues the trend of the industry’s production output at the highest levels since the Great Recession.

Demand for single-family homes also continues to rise during the pandemic, spurred by low mortgage rates. The number of single-family permits issued were almost 17 percent higher year-over-year. Additionally, home builder confidence has been above 80 consistently for the last eight months, according to a monthly Wells Fargo/National Home Builders Association survey. In fact, Forest2Market recently found that, “…lumber production and imports both increased in 2020, and exports decreased…” They conclude that strong, unanticipated demand is the only feasible cause for the current lumber supply situation. These positive trends come despite the wood products industry’s sustained constraints due to log supply, severe weather events, labor shortages and transportation concerns. These issues, which manufacturers of all kinds are facing during the pandemic, have made it difficult to meet the renewed retailers’ and wholesalers’ demands.

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Read more about how the wood products industry responded to protect our workforce and maintain production levels here. ### The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, an industry that over 450,000 men and women in the United States with familywage jobs. AWC represents 86 percent of the structural wood products industry, and members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products. www.awc.org | @woodcouncil

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Webb Analytics’ Construction Supply 150 Report Finds Big Growth—and Big Differences—for LBM Dealers During 2020’s Pandemic and New-Home Boom

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021—The 150 companies that accounted for 82% of America’s retail building material and supplies sales in 2020 racked up $312.59 billion in sales last year, 18.6% more than they recorded in 2019, Webb Analytics’ just-released Construction Supply 150 reveals. The entire 40-page report can be downloaded for free at www.webb-analytics.com. The Home Depot and Lowe’s grabbed 54.1% of that $312.59 billion and finished with a 22.5% rise in sales. Outside those two, the remaining CS150 members posted a 9.6% gain in sales to total $103.62 billion. All told, sales gainers beat sales decliners 137 to 13. Home centers and hardware chains on the list often recorded gains of more than 40%. In contrast, most of the companies with tepid or negative results are firms that specialize in serving the multifamily and commercial parts of construction—two sectors depressed by the pandemic. “You also could see COVID’s impact based on how hard the company’s home state cracked down on construction,” said Craig Webb, president of Webb Analytics and the report’s author. “Revenues for dealers based in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Michigan, where early restrictions on construction were among the most severe, often trailed those compared with dealers in Texas, Alabama, and Florida, which didn’t lock down as tight.” The unexpected surge in new-home construction also boosted prospects in those Southern states. For instance, Oldham Lumber and Foxworth-Galbraith, both headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, posted sales gains of 29% and 24%, respectively. Evidence of any boost from sky-high lumber prices is harder to find in the CS150 report because some of the most lumbercentric dealers also get an outsized share of their business in multifamily and commercial. Among the biggest dealers with extensive sales to tract builders, Builders FirstSource grew 17.6%, BMC (which in 2021 merged with BFS) rose 16.0%, and 84 Lumber climbed 23.3%. Produced by Webb Analytics, this inaugural Construction Supply 150 is a comprehensive look at how America’s most important sellers of residential construction and repair products did last year. The 150’s membership includes lumberyards, home centers, hardware stores, roofing and drywall specialists, and manufacturers of trusses or other components. The Census Bureau estimates that $381.89 billion was spent last year at the tens of thousands of lumberyards, specialty stores, home centers, paint stores, and hardware stores dotting the country. The CS150’s percentage of total sales at building material dealers rose in 2020 to 81.9% from 78.2% the year before, but that gain of 370 basis points wasn’t handed out equally. The share held by The Home Depot and Lowe’s rose 413 bp to 54.1% from 49.97%, while the share for all the others fell 65 bp to 24.4% from 25.05%. The thousands of lumberyards, specialty shops, paint, and hardware stores not in the CS150 saw their part of the total market drop to 18.1% from 21.8%.

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Sales for all 150 companies averaged $335,371 per employee, a 10% improvement. But if you pull Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards from both the revenue and team member counts, the average sales per employee number jumps to $432,713, nearly 5% better than what they reported for 2019. Because it is meant to be a snapshot of the industry as of Dec. 31, 2020, the CS150 list omits the impact of two major developments in January 2021: The BFS-BMC merger and the move of Beacon Building Products’ interior specialty stores into Foundation Building Materials following FBM’s purchase by private-equity firm American Securities LLC. The full report includes a chart showing how the top 20 rankings changed as a result of these moves. The report also breaks down the rankings as of the end of 2020 based on the company’s primary business emphasis. The CS150 was produced with sponsorship support from Epicor, Buildxact, Dealers Choice, and Tando. A list of the CS150’s top 25 follows. ### Webb Analytics is a consultancy that specializes in helping building material dealers spot the trends, threats, and opportunities that could affect their operations and their sales. The company tracks industry acquisitions and store openings/closures, counsels individual dealers and dealer groups on their operations, and engages in custom research projects. Webb Analytics was founded and is led by Craig Webb, the longtime editor of ProSales magazine, the LBM industry’s most-honored publication. The company’s headquarters is in Washington, DC. Here is the Construction Supply 150 list’s Top 25 Companies:

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Company/City/State

The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA *

2020 sales ($ millions)

2019 sales ($ millions)

Sales % change, 2020 vs. 2019

$122,158.00

$101,333.00

20.60%

Lowe’s, Mooresville, NC *

$84,310.80

$67,169.80

25.50%

Menards, Eau Claire, WI *

$12,840.00

$10,700.00

20.00%

ABC Supply, Beloit, WI

$12,100.00

$11,600.00

4.30%

Builders FirstSource, Dallas, TX *

$8,558.90

$7,280.40

17.60%

Beacon Building Products, Herndon, VA *

$6,665.30

$6,869.20

-3.00%

Ferguson, Newport News, VA *

$6,542.60

$6,392.70

2.30%

Harbor Freight Tools, Calabasas, CA *

$5,400.00

$4,900.00

10.20%

84 Lumber, Eighty Four, PA

$4,700.00

$3,811.10

23.30%

US LBM, Buffalo Grove, IL

$4,265.10

$3,500.50

21.80%

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BMC, Raleigh, NC *

$4,207.30

$3,626.60

16.00%

SRS Distribution, McKinney, TX

$3,570.30

$3,115.90

14.60%

GMS, Tucker, GA *

$3,137.50

$3,250.60

-3.50%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Atlanta, GA *

$2,425.80

$2,045.50

18.60%

Kodiak Building Partners, Highlands Ranch, CO

$1,766.60

$1,256.40

40.60%

Carter Lumber, Kent, OH

$1,750.10

$1,504.30

16.30%

UFP Industries, Grand Rapids, MI *

$1,695.70

$1,637.20

3.60%

Northern Tool & Equipment, Burnsville, MN *

$1,500.00

$1,465.00

2.40%

Foundation Building Materials, Santa Ana, CA *

$1,385.80

$1,993.10

-30.50%

Sutherland Lumber, Kansas City, MO *

$1,306.30

$1,045.00

25.00%

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Richmond, VA *

$1,097.70

$1,092.60

0.50%

McCoy’s Building Supply, San Marcos, TX

$1,073.40

$881.10

21.80%

Lansing Building Products, Richmond, VA

$991.70

$597.40

66.00%

Service Partners (TopBuild), Daytona Beach, FL *

$774.60

$717.40

8.00%

Contractors Warehouse, Roseville, CA *

$768.00

$746.00

2.90%

* — Some numbers are adjusted for calendar rather than fiscal years or to cover solely the company’s U.S. operations related to residential construction and repair. A few numbers are estimates. See footnotes section of report for explanations.

Contact: Craig Webb President, Webb Analytics cwebb@webb-analytics.com 202.374.2068

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Stiles Introduces Free Virtual Manufacturing Solutions Online Event Grand Rapids, April 29, 2021 – Stiles is excited to announce that registration has opened for their free virtual Manufacturing Solutions Online event that will be held Tuesday, May 11th – Thursday, May 13th. Over the course of three days, a different interactive presentation will take place from 12:00pm ET – 12:45pm ET. Customers will hear from Stiles experts as well as industry/customer experts. Stiles will be exploring effective solutions for readying customer’s production, people and business for the newest innovations in woodworking. PRODUCTION Tuesday, May 11 | 12:00pm ET We’ll kick-off discussing the impact of automation, improved technology connections and factory efficiency on your bottom line. PEOPLE Wednesday, May 12th | 12:00pm ET Here we’ll discuss how to hire, retain and develop your workforce despite shared obstacles. BUSINESS Thursday, May 13th | 12:00pm ET We’ll explore strategies for collecting, analyzing and sharing data to plan for the future of your business.

About Stiles Machinery Inc. For more than 50 years, Stiles Machinery has been North America’s industry leader in wood manufacturing solutions. As North America’s largest supplier of quality machinery, Stiles provides a total production solutions approach by also offering equipment integration, project management, financial services, education, service and parts. Headquartered in Grand Rapids Michigan, Stiles also has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, PA; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Stiles is a proud member of the HOMAG Group, a global leader in the production of industrial machines for manufacturing. For additional information regarding this press release, please contact Taylor Kelley at takelley@stilesmachinery. com

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Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors Annual Building Safety Month in May

April 27, 2021—Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is again joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council (ICC) 41st annual Building Safety Month in May. Through its website, BuildingSafetyMonth.com, Building Safety Month offers toolkits for communities, companies and individuals, complete with social media guides, campaign promotion and images, along with templates for formal proclamations, press releases and letters to editors. As a Week 4 “Disaster Preparedness” cosponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie is encouraging the industry and the general public to learn more about the roles that resiliency and building codes play in making buildings safer and stronger. Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign held every May to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe, sustainable structures. This year’s campaign theme is “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save” and spotlights specific areas of building safety through each week in May. Weekly topics include “Energy and Innovation”; “Training the Next Generation”; “Water Safety”; and “Disaster Preparedness.” The overall goal is to reinforce the importance of adopting modern, model building codes as well as implementing strong and efficient code enforcement and developing a welltrained, professional workforce to maintain the system. “Our company mission to help people design and build safer, stronger structures is right along the lines of what Building Safety Month is all about. We are proud to partner with the ICC on this initiative to educate the industry and the public about the importance of building more resilient homes and buildings,” said Karen Colonias, president and CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie has several resources to help support the initiatives of Building Safety Month, including educational materials on designing and constructing homes and buildings to resist earthquakes and high winds as well as on building and retrofitting code-compliant wood decks. These resources can be found on the Simpson Strong-Tie Building Strong Blog.

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NRLA Sends Over 100 Members to NLBMDA LBM Industry Advocacy Week Northeastern Retail Lumber Association set record attendance at this year’s virtually revamped NLBMDA Legislative Conference ALBANY, N.Y. – April 20, 2021 – The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) announced that over 100 of their members attended the virtual NLBMDA LBM Industry Advocacy Week from April 12–16, setting record attendance for both the regional association itself as well as for the national association.

across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Appearances were made by Sen. Susan Collins (ME), Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-1), Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-22).

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association’s (NLBMDA) LBM Industry Advocacy Week was a virtual replacement for its annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This annual event provides a chance for NLBMDA members to meet with congressional leaders and address legislative concerns pressing the LBM industry.

“Whether virtually or in-person, the members of the NRLA always answer the bell to advocate on behalf of independent lumber and building materials businesses across the United States,” said Kirk Ives, NRLA Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs. “This year’s record-breaking participation demonstrated the strength of the LBM industry and its desire to play a pivotal role in advancing our collective legislative priorities.

According to NRLA Chair Lorraine Miner, “In our country we have the right to meet with our government representatives and express our needs and opinions. It’s a precious right that we should all make use of. The NRLA puts forth great effort to provide us with the opportunity to do just that every year. There’s strength in numbers.

“Our membership will continue to work with their congressional representation to support policies that will enhance the economic vitality of their companies and allow for a safe environment for both their employees and their customers.”

“I encourage members to take advantage of this annual opportunity to advocate on behalf of the LBM industry and hope you will join us next year.” Constituents discussed with their elected officials the need for a new Softwood Lumber Agreement, the federal minimum wage increase, and COVID-19 employer liability. All issues tied into the umbrella topic of affordable housing. On behalf of the priorities discussed, NRLA President Rita Ferris commented, “NRLA members eagerly advocated for the removal of obstacles to affordable housing and promoted the need for employer liability protections for essential businesses. They also stressed the significant employment opportunities in the building material supply industry and the need to educate students in the trades.” NRLA successfully set up 31 meetings with legislators’ offices PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Housing Starts Spring Forward in March

April 16, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Housing production rebounded in March as buyer demand remains solid due to low mortgage interest rates. Overall housing starts increased 19.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.74 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. This was the fastest pace for combined single-family and multifamily construction since June 2006. The March reading of 1.74 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 15.3% to a 1.24 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. When comparing the first quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2020, single-family starts are up 19.6%. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 30.8% to a 501,000 pace. “Builder confidence remains strong, pointing to gains for single-family construction in 2021,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “However, rising costs for most kinds of building materials continue to impede positive additional momentum in the market.” “Demand remains solid due to low mortgage interest rates and a thin level of inventory in the resale market, which is spurring the need for additional supply,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “The test for the industry this year will be balancing growth and higher construction costs, given ongoing housing affordability challenges.” On a regional basis compared to the previous month, combined single-family and multifamily starts are 64% higher in the Northeast, 122.8% higher in the Midwest, 13.5% higher in the South and 13.6% lower in the West. The gain in the Midwest is likely weather-related. Overall permits increased 2.7% to a 1.77 million unit annualized rate in March. Single-family permits increased 4.6% to a 1.2 million unit rate. Multifamily permits decreased 1.2% to a 567,000 pace. Looking at regional permit data compared to the previous month, permits are 8% lower in the Northeast, 2% higher in the Midwest and 6.4% in the South. Permits held steady in the West.

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Focus on Fall Prevention Education Next Week April 27, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction begins Monday, May 3. Use valuable resources from OSHA and NAHB to educate workers on fall risks and help avoid preventable injuries. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019. Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country, and gives builders and contractors a time to deliberately stop work to discuss fall prevention. The week kicks off with a free webinar from OSHA on Monday, May 3, at 1 p.m. ET, who will be joined by NIOSH and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR). Hear experts from each organization discuss the data behind fall reporting, the importance of fall prevention training on jobsites, and new resources to help construction workers. Register now. NAHB is also hosting a free town hall on Tuesday, May 4, at 2 p.m. focused on OSHA compliance. Hear about OSHA’s top five fall-related violations and how to properly conduct an OSHA inspection. Matt Murphy, president and CEO of Safety Environmental Engineering, Inc. will share his extensive experience and knowledge on how to effectively manage fall prevention on the jobsite. Use this Zoom link to access the town hall. Be sure to check the NAHB stand-down page for resources for conducting your own talks and training on fall prevention in English and Spanish, including the video toolbox and accompanying handout.

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How Builders are Dealing with Rising Lumber Prices Posted April 23, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

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As NAHB continues to work tirelessly to combat rising lumber prices and supply shortages by aggressively engaging with the Biden administration and members of Congress, builders who are on the frontlines are engaging in several strategies to mitigate this unprecedented price surge that is raising housing costs and impacting their bottom lines. NAHB recently asked builders about their reactions to the rising and volatile lumber prices in its April 2021 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Nearly half (47%) of single-family builders in the HMI panel indicated that they were including price escalation clauses in their sales contracts as their primary mitigation effort. “It’s been a difficult time for us and home owners,” Jeremy Burke, a remodeler in Pennsylvania, shared through NAHB’s online lumber testimonial form. “We have had to prepare contracts with clauses for material change orders when materials cost rise — which I fear means we will lose contacts and/or projects for those who can’t afford the extra costs.” Other efforts include pre-ordering lumber (29%) and obtaining lumber price guarantees from suppliers (22%). According to responses, prices were typically guaranteed for 15-29 days (42% of respondents reported) or 30-59 days (33% of respondents reported), for a median length of 28 days. “We are pricing each unit on a case-by-case basis, and only after we have a commitment on actual lumber costs for that unit,” noted Thomas Troy, a builder in New Jersey, in a testimonial. “We are at the point where we are withholding new sections in some projects.” Nearly one in five builders (19%) have also, unfortunately, had to delay building or sales when costs spike, and 15% indicated they are laying the foundation but pausing before framing. This puts further strain on the much-needed housing supply necessary to help make housing affordable. “We have always prided ourselves on being able to provide affordable housing to our local market, while also being financially prudent to the best practices in the building industry,” stated Michael Welty, a builder in Colorado, in a testimonial. “When you couple these price increases with the limited amount of supply that currently resides in our housing market, the current conditions are creating an escalating market that in our opinion will eventually be unsustainable.” Paul Emrath, vice president of surveys and housing policy research, provides more analysis and details in this Eye on Housing post. To learn more about what NAHB is doing to address rising lumber prices and supply shortages visit nahb.org.

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Builders FirstSource Announces Completion of Planned CEO Transition Dave Flitman succeeds Chad Crow following planned retirement and transition after completion of BMC merger DALLAS, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource”) announced today that Dave Flitman has been appointed chief executive officer. The planned transition of the CEO role is taking place 90 days after Builders FirstSource (BFS) and BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (“BMC”) announced the completion of their all-stock merger transaction and coincides with the previously announced retirement plan of Chad Crow.

industries. Prior to the merger, Mr. Flitman served as president and CEO of BMC. Previously, he held the titles of president and chief executive officer of Performance Foodservice; chief operating officer of Univar; president of Univar USA and chief supply chain officer; executive vice president and president of water and process services at Ecolab; and held several executive leadership roles at Nalco. Mr. Flitman also worked as president of Allegheny Power and vice president of distribution at its parent company, Allegheny Energy, after spending nearly 20 years at DuPont in various operational, commercial and global business leadership positions.

“This is truly an exciting time for Builders FirstSource. I firmly believe that growth is what’s Dave Flitman Appointed CEO of at the heart of this merger – consolidating and Builders FirstSource as Planned expanding our reach in a fragmented industry, Transition is Complete innovating and building on our value-add offerings, and giving our people the resources needed to deliver the enhanced service our customers expect from us,” said Mr. As previously announced, Mr. Crow will remain available on a Flitman. consulting basis to support the integration and to ensure an orderly transition. BLDR confirmed there is no change to the business outlook for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2021 that the “By uniting our companies, we have increased our size and market company provided as part of its four-quarter and full year 2020 position, and this strategic combination is a transformational step earnings announcement on February 26, 2021. forward for our team members, customers and shareholders,” Mr. Flitman continued. “While we are still in the early phases of the integration process, the seamless transition and remarkable About Builders FirstSource success that have defined our merger thus far would not have been possible without Chad’s leadership. I want to thank him Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest for his dedication and guidance, and I wish him the very best in U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, retirement.” and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We “I would like to thank everyone who supported me throughout my provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering career at Builders FirstSource,” Mr. Crow said. “When I joined manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of BFS more than 20 years ago, it was, of course, much smaller, structural and related building products. We operate in 40 states having only completed a few acquisitions at that time. I could with approximately 550 locations and have a market presence not have dreamed this company would be where it is today – an in 85 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, providing industry leader – but more importantly, such a special place to geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We work filled with incredible people, and where I have developed service customers from strategically located distribution and life-long friendships. I’m incredibly proud of the growth we’ve manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that achieved over the last two decades. This strategic merger marks produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall an extraordinary new chapter for Builders FirstSource, and I’m panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung confident it will thrive under Dave’s leadership.” doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products. For more information about Mr. Flitman has over three decades of experience and a prolific Builders FirstSource, visit our website at www.bldr.com. background in leading distribution business across multiple PHONE: 800-289-5627

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American Construction Source Acquires Foley Lumber & Milaca Building Center The Ninth Transaction by ACS Expands LBM Distribution Capacity in Minnesota April 02, 2021--SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Construction Source (“ACS”), a leading national building materials distribution platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors, backed by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”) and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates “Clearlake”), today announced the acquisition of Foley Lumber (“Foley”) and Milaca Building Center (“Milaca”). Foley and Milaca will operate under their existing local brand names already established in Minnesota. The transaction marks the ninth acquisition by ACS under sponsorship from Clearlake and Angeles. “The ACS team welcomes Foley and Milaca to our national platform of service-oriented lumber and building materials locations,” said James Drexinger, CEO of ACS. “The Kotsmith family has built a great business over generations, and we respect the customer relationships they have fostered for the last 90 years.” “We are confident ACS, Angeles, and Clearlake are the best partners to help accelerate growth by delivering more value-added products and an expanded portfolio of services in North Central Minnesota and the greater Minneapolis St. Paul metro area,” said Milaca and Foley owners Chris Kotsmith and Randy Kotsmith. “ACS’s technology investments and national scale will enable Foley and Milaca to better serve our customers for generations to come.” Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP provided legal counsel to ACS. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC served as financial advisors to the sellers. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About Foley Lumber and Milaca Building Center Serving customers since 1932, Foley Lumber and Milaca Building Center are widely known for quality products, including common and not so common lumber and building materials. Our sales, support, and yard staff include knowledgeable, professional individuals with many years of hands-on experience. The most important aspect of our business is servicing our builder and contractor customers. About American Construction Source American Construction Source is an LBM distributor with 70+ locations in 9 states serving the needs of custom home builders, repair & remodel contractors, and DIY consumers. ACS provides lumber and building materials businesses the resources, leverage, and focus to make their ideas happen. Recognizing the value and heritage of deep, local customer relationships as a strong foundation for growth, ACS’s best practices are designed to leverage shared strengths, drive operational excellence, and motivate performance to create a leading building products distributor with a national footprint and the industry’s best customer experience. ACS is backed by Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group. Learn more online at www. acs-lbm.com. Contacts Trenton Waterhouse at +1 623 523 1672 or email trent@acs-lbm.com

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UFP Industries Reports All-time Quarterly Records GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 21, 2021 – UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced record net sales of $1.83 billion for the first quarter of 2021, a 77 percent increase over the first quarter of 2020, and record net earnings attributable to controlling interest of $103 million, a 157 percent increase over the same period of 2020. The company also reported record EPS of $1.67 per diluted share compared to $0.65 in the first quarter last year. While first quarter performance is typically limited by seasonality, net sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2021 were the highest of any quarter in company history. “UFP Industries is enjoying unprecedented growth as we benefit from strong market conditions and the successful execution of our strategic plans. We are using our new market-focused structure to target and quickly assimilate acquisitions, better leverage our fixed costs, and reallocate resources to increase capacity efficiently,” said CEO Matthew J. Missad. “As a result, we are experiencing strong organic growth in our retail and industrial segments as well as in our site-built and factory-built housing business units. Our improvement in gross profit resulted from these changes, as well as a better pricing model that quickly adjusts to lumber market fluctuations and our growing line-up of new and value-added products. I want to thank our employees for their outstanding efforts and especially recognize our general managers for the improvements they’ve made at our facilities. I remain very encouraged about the growth prospects for our business as we look forward.” The elevated level of softwood lumber prices contributed to a significant increase in the company’s cost of materials and was responsible for 44 percent of the 77 percent increase in net sales. The remaining 33 percent came from increased unit sales – 23 percent from acquisitions and 10 percent from organic growth. New product sales of $159.4 million increased 58 percent over the first quarter of 2020, led by Deckorators Vault decking and deck accessories, UFP-Edge shiplap and trim, Handprint project panels and ProWood Fire Retardant treated lumber. First Quarter 2021 Highlights (comparisons on a year-over-year basis): •

Net sales of $1.83 billion increased 77 percent due to a 33 percent increase in unit sales and 44 percent increase in selling prices

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An increase in SG&A of nearly $41 million, or 37 percent, is largely attributable to recent acquisitions ($11.5 million, including amortization expense of $1.7 million), accrued bonus expenses ($22.5 million) resulting from increased profitability, and increased compensation costs of $10 million, offset by net decreases of $3 million in travel costs and bad debt expense

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Earnings from operations of $137.5 million increased 134 percent

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Adjusted EBITDA of $162.7 million increased 111 percent

UFP Industries maintains a strong balance sheet with liquidity of approximately $421 million at the end of the first quarter. The company’s operating cash flow decreased by approximately $150 million as a result of a greater seasonal investment in net working capital of $216 million associated with higher accounts receivable and to build inventory to satisfy strong customer demand, particularly in the retail business. Net debt increased to $429 million from $131 million at the end of the first quarter of 2020 due to these factors and the acquisition of PalletOne and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sunbelt Forest Products.

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On April 12, 2021, Sunbelt (an affiliate of UFP Retails Solutions) completed its acquisition of Spartanburg Forest Products and its affiliates, expanding its pressure-treating capacity throughout the eastern U.S. In addition, on April 19, 2021, UFP closed on the purchase of Walnut Hollow Farm, which produces a variety of finely finished wood surfaces used in hobby, craft and woodworking projects, as well as in taxidermy. Both transactions broaden UFP Retail Solutions’ customer base and product offerings. “The recent acquisitions of Sunbelt and Spartanburg not only allow us to leverage costs and improve efficiencies in wood treating, they allow us to bring our value-added products to a broader and more diverse customer base. UFP will continue to pursue acquisitions that expand our capacity, enhance our capabilities, improve efficiencies and increase our sales of value-added products,” said Missad. “Growth is baked into our DNA, and I’d encourage those looking for attractive career opportunities to consider UFP during this dynamic time. We are hiring at nearly every location in many roles and currently have about 500 jobs available for hard working, highly motivated future team members.” By business segment, the company reported the following first quarter 2021 results: UFP Retail Solutions $759 million in net sales, up 116 percent over the first quarter of 2020 due to a 56 percent increase in selling prices, a 19 percent increase in organic unit sales, and a 41 percent unit increase resulting from acquisitions, primarily Sunbelt Forest Products. Organic unit growth was driven by Deckorators (up 64 percent), Handprint (up 30 percent), Outdoor Essentials (up 28 percent), and UFP Edge (up 24 percent). Gross profit for the segment grew 122 percent. Acquisitions contributed over $10

million, or almost 23 percent, to the increase in gross profit.

UFP Industrial • $448.9 million in net sales, up 75 percent from the first quarter of 2020. Unit sales increased 37 percent and selling prices increased 38 percent. Organic growth accounted for 5 percent of the unit sales growth; the acquisitions of PalletOne and T&R Lumber accounted for 32 percent. Gross profit for the segment rose 83 percent, far exceeding unit sales growth, due to the company’s focus on adding value-added products and its ability to effectively increase capacity. PalletOne and T&R Lumber contributed over $13 million, or 30 percent, to the increase in gross profit. UFP Construction • $559.5 million in net sales, up 47 percent over the first quarter of 2020, due to an 8 percent increase in unit sales and a 39 percent increase in selling prices. Unit sales to site-built and factory-built housing customers rose 21 percent and 15 percent, respectively. Unit sales to commercial customers fell 9 percent. Gross profit for the construction segment grew 40 percent over the first quarter of 2020, led by the site-built and factory-built business units.

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US LBM Continues Expansion with New Roofing and Siding Location in Northern New Jersey

April 22, 2021—US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced the opening of a new Universal Supply location in Paterson, New Jersey. The location is US LBM’s second roofing and siding focused location to open this year and twelfth since 2018. “The new Paterson location, in combination with our existing divisions and recently opened roofing and siding location in Newark, N.J., provides area construction professionals with a full line of the industry’s premier roofing and siding brands, and is backed by a leading network of building product distributors and category experts,” said US LBM Chief Development Officer and Universal Supply President Jeff Umosella. Since 1965, Universal Supply has been providing professional builders in New Jersey with the top brands of specialty building products, including roofing and siding. In addition to Universal Supply, US LBM’s building materials distributors in the region include Feldman Lumber and Direct Cabinet Sales. Universal Supply Paterson is located just minutes away from Exit 159 of the Garden State Parkway at I–80 (Elmwood Park), providing convenient access and rapid delivery to building professionals across northern New Jersey and the New York City suburbs. US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit www.uslbm.com. Contact Timothy Wirth Director of Communications Tim.Wirth@uslbm.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Manages the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks. Communicates with sales, building designers and customers as required to obtain information for timely completion. Reviews design work completed by designers prior to production. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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We are growing and looking for 2 intermediate/advanced level wall panel designers to join our TEAM BLUE ROSTER! This is an inoffice position at any of our Drexel locations (not a remote position). Are you the type of person that walks around with your eyes focused on the architectural and structural design of buildings? Do you love drawing and visualizing design layouts? Are you a stickler for details and measurements? Production Manager - Truss/ Panel J13987 Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential Production manager opportunity for a $20 million dollar truss, panel and stair operation. 40+_ employees. Responsible for production and deliveries. Typical duties, stable operation. Can not say more at this time. Inquire for details. Wall Panel Designer - MMF J14198 Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential

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Truss Designer - MiTek/ Multifamily J14173 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential JobLine Senior Designer ranking and MiTek software experience (Sapphire preferred) is highly desirable for this position. Prefer someone with commercial and multifamily experience but strong Single Family Custom will be considered. Bring your friends! In-office position. Remote is not an option. Truss Production Manager J14199 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Truss Production Manager responsible for growing to 12M bft year. If you have experience Create wall panel designs for in all areas of truss manufacturing mega-multifamily, assisted living, and are willing to put in the time and light commercial projects needed to grow this plant and using MiTek Sapphire software. make it "Yours", inquire and we can discuss the details. I will Truss & Wall Panel Design consider a qualified foreman who Manager J14183 has the ability to move up. Almost Posted on Thursday, December all Mega-Multifamily roof and 31, 2020 floor trusses. Employer: Client Confidential Truss & Wall Panel Design Manager.

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Truss Repair Technician | Truss Designer J14167 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Remote Mega-Multifamily Design Checker J14187 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Unique opportunity for a seasoned truss designer to work under a PE. The location processes repairs and unique designs that require review and seal.

Opportunity for a MegaMultifamily Design Checker with 10+ years experience in MegaMultifamily (Design or Checking, or a combination of design and checking). Even if you are not Professional Engineer - Truss strong on a computer but have J14168 top notch math and loading skills, Posted on Wednesday, this may be a great fit. They will December 30, 2020 accept a seasoned designer that Employer: Client Confidential is good at training and reviewing others works but does not like to If you are a PE, with metal plate draw anymore. connected wood truss experience, our client has an opening in Florida for you to consider. Part of an engineering firm that supports multiple truss manufacturing facilities, job duties include working with the in house truss designer to develop and seal truss repair documents as well as analize special truss configurations, loadings, and applications. Forensic work is also part of the services provided in Florida.

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