The news of trusses being built with newfangled plates was so well received that it raced across the country in the late 1950s. The first to take notice were homebuilders who built with stick framing, who then wanted to try trusses. The first to respond were lumberyards, who were well positioned...

It was wonderful to once again be an exhibitor at the annual Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC). Spida Machinery has been involved in this event for many years and it’s always such an amazing event to be part of. Not only are the latest and greatest innovations on display,...

Thank you to everyone who visited the MiTek booth at this fall’s Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha, NE. For those who walked through our Design & Production Center, we hope you enjoyed the view! [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] Our...

Triad/Merrick Machine Company proudly participated in the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) 2025, held on October 1–2 in Omaha, Nebraska. This premier tradeshow featured the latest advancements in the building component industry, where Triad unveiled its cutting-edge...

The 2025 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha was an incredible week for the Paragon team. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] This annual event brings together the heart of our industry – the innovators, the veterans, and the problem-solvers pushing...

We all know that the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) is THE place to go when you want to see the latest and greatest from suppliers to the structural building components industry. Now that BCMC has been combined with the annual Framer’s Summit, the resulting BCMC | FS...

Before there were truss machines, how did fabricators press plates? They were able to use hammers and nails on the Grip-Plate, but when they started using the plates that didn’t need extra nailing, they had a nearly impossible time getting them pressed. When they went to their local...

In multiple jurisdictions across the country, building code authorities questioned the viability of the curiously shaped metal plates being used on trusses during the last half of the 1950s. In South Florida, for example, four radically different looking plates appeared, with different...

Building on the legacy of over two decades of proven reliability and precision, the latest version of the Alpine Linear Saw (ALS) continues Alpine’s proud tradition of innovation. Designed and engineered to optimize cutting and material handling workflow, the ALS introduces a key...

With my background working with woodworking manufacturers and the construction industry, I have always joked that a construction building is not that different from a cabinet: it is just a lot bigger and has many more parts and pieces that go into it. The truth is it is not that far from...