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Anna Stamm

September is for Celebrating

Anna Stamm

For the structural building components industry, the excitement has come early this year—instead of the usual October dates for the Building Component Manufacturers Conference, BCMC is being held in September! Celebrating the Industry Hands down, BCMC offers the best opportunity for...

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September 2022
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Joe Kannapell

The Development of the Truss Plate, Part II: Cal Jureit’s Invention

Joe Kannapell

Civil engineer Cal Jureit had moved on from wood structures to concrete foundations, but not completely. While he was engaged with the problem of building houses on Miami’s marshes near the Everglades, he had left the problem of wood connections unresolved. Perhaps his ongoing work on Dade...

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September 2022
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Page 10
Wendy Boyd

The Spida Showcase of Products at BCMC

Wendy Boyd

Spida has put together the most wonderful range of machinery to see at BCMC 2022 — we’ll have an extensive showcase of products to ensure your production is streamlined and ready to face your bottle-necks head on! If you’re ready to become less dependent on your fluctuating...

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September 2022
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Todd Drummond

Four Commonly Held Practices That Cause Companies to Lose Millions in Net Profits

Todd Drummond

These four commonly held practices within the component industry (wood truss and wall panels manufacturing) are actually causing millions in lost profits. None of these practices should be acceptable, and all are correctable. Is your company ready to make lean manufacturing continuous...

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September 2022
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Glenn Traylor

Are You on Target for Quality?

Glenn Traylor

Is your operation on target when it comes to quality?  September is your chance to find out!  At BCMC Omaha last year, our Timber Products Inspection booth gave all attendees the chance to test their skills and acumen for Quality Assurance. This year at BCMC Columbus on September...

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September 2022
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Carl Villella

Thirty Years of Helping Clients Like You

Carl Villella

We all recognize that to survive in business for thirty years is quite an accomplishment. This year, we celebrate our milestone 30th anniversary by reflecting on how we not only survived, but thrived, to make it to this point. Here’s how we did it: By earning your TRUST. While we...

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September 2022
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Tracy Roe

Gain Invaluable Insights at BCMC 2022

Tracy Roe

Months of planning and preparation are about to pay off as our industry gathers for the #1 event of the year – the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)! Being held the week of September 12 in Columbus, OH, the event is jam-packed with educational opportunities, social events,...

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September 2022
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Triad | Merrick Machine Company Team

Triad’s ProFusion Sheathing Bridge at BCMC

TRIAD / Merrick Machine Company Team

What will you see when you enter the show floor at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) this month? Well, you are certain to see the Triad ProFusion Sheathing Bridge! We’ll be in Booth #1301, which is near the show floor entrance. ProFusion features an unmanned...

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September 2022
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Page 50
Rob Bellian

The Winning Team with the Dundee Croc Hats!

Rob Bellian

Our teams from Vekta USA and Vekta Australia are excited to see everyone at BCMC 2022 in Columbus! This year, you’ll be able to recognize us by our Akubra hats, too. At the show, we’ll be ready to talk about all that Vekta has to offer your business. This year, we’ll have a...

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September 2022
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Page 56
Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

Incremental CapEx ROI and Plant Tours

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

With the forecasted housing backlog and ongoing tight labor market, shouldn’t all truss plants be modernizing by investing in automation? That is easier said than done. One strategy to modernize is to automate with incremental investments. In my experience, the best way to get over the...

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September 2022
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