Joe Kannapell

Wall Panel Technology Prequel: Birth of the Component Industry

Joe Kannapell

Prefabricated wall panels made their first big impact under a government program in World War II. In 1942, the federal government began contracting with 50 existing prefab housing plants to deliver dwellings for 42,000 wartime workers. Since this work was highly repetitive and required rapid...

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March 2024
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Wendy Boyd

Reaping the Benefits of the Spida Wall Line System

Wendy Boyd

Over 7 years ago, we introduced the first of our new generation Spida Wall Extruders to the market. Today, we have taken a massive step further and it just keeps getting better. Recently demonstrated at BCMC 2023, the Spida Raked Wall Extruder can do it all – and it is only one part of an...

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February 2024
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Wendy Boyd

Welcoming a New Year of Partnerships with Spida

Wendy Boyd

As I sit here thinking about what the New Year will bring for Spida Machinery, I send our warmest gratitude to those customers who became our machinery partners in 2023. I can now bid farewell the challenges of the past 12 months and welcome the promise of a fresh start and new opportunities in...

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January 2024
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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
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Wendy Boyd

A Year of Building onto the Spida Family

Wendy Boyd

Christmas has come around so quickly – where has the year gone? Many great things have happened for Spida in 2023, so before we celebrate another Christmas and New Year, let’s reflect on our journey this year. The start of 2023 was all about planning for the year and executing...

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December 2023
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Page 17
Wendy Boyd

From Kiwis to Gators, Spida is Making Big Moves

Wendy Boyd

As we get ready to make our move to the new Spida factory in Jacksonville, Florida, a few things come to mind in terms of making the move as easy as possible and what the move means to all of us on the Spida Team. Firstly, we have stock on hand, in Shelbyville, that would be better off...

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November 2023
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Wendy Boyd

BCMC 2023—Thanks for an Amazing Show

Wendy Boyd

The word I used to describe BCMC 2022 in Columbus last fall was “awesome,” so choosing a single word for 2023 I have to pick “amazing.” From start to finish, everyone participating in this year’s Building Component Manufacturers Conference in Indianapolis, from...

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October 2023
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Ed Serrano

Making the Case for Automation

Ed Serrano

Vekta Automation is in the business of just that – automating timber truss and frame plants. From the Razer saws to an advanced product offering, Vekta is introducing automation machinery for every stage of the truss and frame manufacturing process. We have automation that is reducing the...

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October 2023
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Wendy Boyd

Explore What Spida is Bringing to BCMC 2023

Wendy Boyd

BCMC is more than a simple tradeshow — it’s a true opportunity to connect with your suppliers and discuss all of the manufacturing solutions that we can deliver for your company. When getting ready for BCMC, I want to make sure the fabricators attending the show are provided with...

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September 2023
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Alpine Team

Showcasing the Latest Innovations & Products at BCMC FS

Alpine Team

Exhibiting in booth 410 at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference and Framers Summit (BCMC FS) on September 20–21 in Indianapolis, Alpine will be highlighting the latest advances designed to make component manufacturers more profitable and competitive. There will be four stations...

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September 2023
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