Tim Grahn

Implementing Continuous Improvements at Panels Plus

Tim Grahn

It’s hard to believe that it is already the New Year, but we had another successful year at Panels Plus in 2023. Despite some ups and downs in the housing market and all the buzz around high interest rates, we had our busiest year on record. The incredible value that our wall panel and...

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January 2024
Issue #16294
Page 51
Frank Woeste. P.E.

“Person Loading” of Chords Without Structural Wood Sheathing

Frank Woeste

The National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-2022 has been updated to require a design load check that accounts for a Person Loading of a roof truss chord without structural wood sheathing. As discussed in the ANSI/TPI 1 Commentary, this loading...

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September 2023
Issue #15290
Page 94
MiTek Staff

Flat Top Chord Bracing

MiTek Staff

Top chords are usually braced by roof sheathing. Roof sheathing provides effective lateral bracing when nailed directly to the top chord. In cases where roof sheathing cannot be directly applied to the top chord, purlins are used to prevent lateral buckling of truss top chords. The Truss...

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August 2023
Issue #15289
Page 96
Wendy Boyd

6 Reasons to Talk to Spida Machinery

Wendy Boyd

Spida Machinery specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of various types of machinery for frame, truss, and component businesses throughout the world. With three remarkable, dedicated, and machinery-focused manufacturing sites across the globe, we bring together the best of...

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June 2023
Issue #15287
Page 17
Tim Grahn

Efficiency Rules at Panels Plus

Tim Grahn

Last fall, Panels Plus moved to a different location with more space, and I’m pleased to report that our staff was able to pull off this move with no interruption in business. Our customers continued to place orders at a record pace and our suppliers were able to send us the parts we...

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June 2023
Issue #15287
Page 60
Wendy Boyd

Innovation, Pride, Passion, Professionalism

Wendy Boyd

Generally speaking, I write most of the editorials for Component Advertiser – but when I was speaking to Tony McCoy, our Sales Manager from Texas and South Central, he asked if he could write an article from the heart, and I just couldn’t resist publishing his thoughts. Tony has been...

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December 2022
Issue #14281
Page 19
Tim Grahn

How Panels Plus Nailed It This Year

Tim Grahn

This has been a very busy year for Panels Plus with shipments up 47% from 2021. I’m glad to see all the work out there and I’m grateful for the customers that have asked Panels Plus to help them increase their production with our equipment. As we look back on this year and look...

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December 2022
Issue #14281
Page 70
Wendy Boyd

Reap the Rewards and Labor Savings From Wall Lines

Wendy Boyd

From the BCMC 2022 event, in which we displayed our Framing Line and several other pieces of machinery, it became apparent that our customers are hunting for ways to save labor and costs – which includes producing wall frames for their markets. We were overwhelmed in the Spida booth with...

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November 2022
Issue #14280
Page 19
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
Issue #14278
Page 19
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
Issue #14278
Page 50
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