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Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Being Prepared

Anna Stamm

Unlike my father who was an Eagle Scout, I never had any professional training in being prepared. I’m a fan of the idea though, and I like to Be Prepared for situations as best as I can anticipate. Crafting Your Plan Simply put, the best way to be prepared is to think about the...

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October 2024
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Joe Kannapell

Wall Panel Technology, Part VII: A Deeper Dive into Automation

Joe Kannapell

Toll Brothers imported an automated panel line commensurate with their luxurious homes, or so they expected. Perhaps because the European economy was ailing in the early 1990s, Randek from Sweden, like the Makron company from Finland before them, offered Toll an excellent deal. But Randek was an...

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October 2024
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Wendy Boyd

How Service and Support Can Make a Difference

Wendy Boyd

When it comes to investing in machinery and equipment for your frame or truss production, a number of factors are normally part of the decision making – what efficiencies will this product provide, what pain points does it need to alleviate, how will it aid my growth or overall profits,...

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October 2024
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Todd Drummond

Automation Worth Considering for the Building Industry

Todd Drummond

Automation within the building industry has been ongoing for decades but at a slower pace than other industries. So, what do we mean by automation? Let’s focus on two types: automation for building estimation and automation for roof truss manufacturing. Both will be discussed at the...

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October 2024
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Glenn Traylor

Have You Taken the Quality Assurance Challenge?

Glenn Traylor

We have an annual tradition at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)—the Timber Products Inspection quality assurance challenge! This competition lets truss fabricators test their knowledge of ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 requirements, and the winner receives a Yeti cooler. How...

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October 2024
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Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

F1 Pit Stop Each Truss

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

Performing an F1 pit stop for each truss is how to Feed the Beast! Truss builders know that assembling each truss on the truss tables is just like what an F1 pit stop crew does. Both F1 pit stop crews and truss assembly crews strive for efficiency, quality, safety, and teamwork, with a shared...

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October 2024
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Erin Ohnesorge

When Saws Go Rogue

Erin Ohnesorge

Forget about “Rogue One,” ROGworx Automation has three heads that are better than one! If you haven’t met the guys yet, then you need to come by the ROGworx booth at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Milwaukee, WI this month. So, who are the R-O-G in...

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October 2024
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Ed Serrano

Revolutionizing Frame and Truss Manufacturing: The Power of Real-Time Optimization

Ed Serrano

In today’s fast-paced frame and truss manufacturing environments, efficiency and waste reduction are paramount. Traditional production methods often fall short in meeting the demands of modern businesses, paving the way for Real-Time Optimization (RTO) and Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery to...

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October 2024
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Carl Villella

Fixed Rate Drops Below Prime…Just in Time for BCMC!

Carl Villella

On September 18th, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percent, the first cut in four years. It was a welcome development, and one that should have a positive outcome for the economy. Lower interest rates stimulate economic growth, and make lending of all types less...

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October 2024
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Valerie Hansen

Optimize Offsite Production by Optimizing Lumber Costs

Valerie Hansen

Lumber is mission-critical to every component manufacturer (CM). On average, it represents two-thirds of your cost-of-goods (CoG), roughly half of the value of your product (Revenue – Pretax Profit). So, what are the market dynamics that surround the purchase of lumber? And how can your...

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