We had non-stop traffic in the Enventek booth at BCMC 2023 in Indianapolis. Enventek (Dave and Larry Dalson, Michael Bell) and LimTek (Ed Lim) are the only turnkey in-line automation suppliers for existing truss plants. We are gaining installed base momentum as word is spreading about our proven...

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...

Ask anyone who attended the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in September and we think they will agree—the best in industry automation was on display in Indianapolis this year! We at Eide were very pleased to be a part of the great show this year. We know everyone will...

It’s easy to consider the bank down the block for your financing needs. After all, it’s close and you know the bank manager; it seems like you’re at the branch a lot dealing with the in’s and out’s of everyday business. But, is that bank always your best option for...

Seeing floor trusses for the first time, Dick Rotto immediately pursued an order, even before he had a floor machine or the know-how to build floor trusses. He and his young crew at Trussway had many questions though, as did every CM taking on this intriguing new product. What kind of table...

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...

At BCMC 2023 Indianapolis, let’s talk shop and start planning your next incremental process re-organization or complete plant makeover. From simple process improvements to extreme plant makeovers, we have the expertise, proven solutions, technology, and field personnel to get the job done...

Vekta is known in the industry for our market-leading Razer V5 Linear Saw, but it’s our culture of innovation that defines our unique product and systems solutions. Today, Vekta’s current system technologies range covers many of the manufacturing processes involved in producing...

Investing in new, or even used, equipment can be a game-changer, but the upfront costs can be daunting. Many vendors are requiring a 50% deposit with the order, even though lag times for delivery of the equipment can run up to nine months or longer. That means your cash outlay that could be used...

The advent of floor trusses gave us new insights that continue to be refined today. They also gave us a peek into whole house design with the promise of a fully componentized house. For the first time, they challenged us to build something that people could live on top of, rather than just...