Automation on the Factory Floor Wendy Boyd I’ve had many conversations with manufacturers across the structural building components industry lately, and the topic that keeps coming up is automation. And it’s no surprise – automation is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, and it’s delivering real... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 17
Improve Your Efficiency with a Hain Sub Component Nailer Leonard Hain With the continuing growth of wall panel production, everyone is looking for ways to improve their efficiency. An important place to look when you’re considering your options—speeding up subcomponent production! If you want to increase your efficiency, take a look at the new video... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 40
“OBBB” and “AII” Inspiration to Feed the Beast! Edmond Lim, P.Eng. Both the US’ One Big Beautiful Bill Section 179 and Canada’s Accelerated Investment Incentive are designed to stimulate economic growth by encouraging businesses to invest in new equipment and technology by providing upfront tax relief. How’s that for Inspiration to Feed the... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 46
Simpson Strong-Tie’s Saw Line-up at BCMC Simpson Strong-Tie Staff We are just under two months away from the 2025 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha, Nebraska. Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedicated employees are excited to demonstrate our latest innovations in our booth this year. [For photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] Along... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 59
Future-Proofing Off-Site Construction: Why Flexibility is Key in the Age of Value-Added Manufacturing Dario Schmidt In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, manufacturers face a growing imperative to do more with less—less labor, less waste, and less downtime. Traditionally, dedicated machines have been used for specific tasks like cutting or marking. While effective for current needs,... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 64
Continuous Improvement with JAX Kathryn Pedde We put our JAX gantry into full operation in late 2023, but we never stopped working to enhance its effectiveness. That’s the advantage of having owner-operators who are hands-on in the plant every day. Fortunately, we began with a proven automated gantry system equipped with a proven... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 70
Celebrating Growth at Element Equipment Marco Gagnon Element Equipment is one component of GOW Group, an end-to-end metal fabrication company that serves several industries. In July, we were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of our new GOW office! [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] This was a far cry from our humble start in... Read More August 2025 Issue #17313 Page 77
Beyond the Booth: Real Conversations, Real Solutions at BCMC 2025 Wendy Boyd In the world of frame and truss manufacturing, there aren’t many events that gather the industry in quite the same way as the annual Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC). It’s a touchpoint – not just for showcasing machinery and equipment, but for sharing ideas,... Read More July 2025 Issue #17312 Page 17
Automation is Here, and It Doesn’t Need a Supervisor to Nudge It Along Steve Shrader In an industry long defined by hard work and incremental improvement, a new chapter is being written. But not everyone seems to realize it. Some are still telling companies to squeeze more productivity out of crews by reorganizing work paths, tracking stopwatch data, and optimizing jobsite... Read More July 2025 Issue #17312 Page 48
Precision Equipment Manufacturing Announces New Truss/Wall Panel Step Deck Trailers Bryan Shinn Precision Equipment Manufacturing now offers 46’ Non-hydraulic and 48’ Hydraulic Truss/Wall Panel Step Deck Trailers. These Step Deck Trailers complement our existing Standard, Extendable, and Gooseneck Truss Trailer offerings. From a 26’ Gooseneck to a 53’ Truss Trailer... Read More July 2025 Issue #17312 Page 68