The Last Word: The Last Word on The First Trade Show Joe Kannapell After this year’s BCMC, it’s worth considering how far our industry has progressed since we first went to a trade show. The year was 1958, and the National Association of Home Builders Show (NAHB now IBS) was the only way to reach a national audience. Fortunately, we had one... Read More October 2022 Issue #14279 Page 142
September is for Celebrating Anna Stamm For the structural building components industry, the excitement has come early this year—instead of the usual October dates for the Building Component Manufacturers Conference, BCMC is being held in September! Celebrating the Industry Hands down, BCMC offers the best opportunity for... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 6
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... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 19
Four Commonly Held Practices That Cause Companies to Lose Millions in Net Profits Todd Drummond These four commonly held practices within the component industry (wood truss and wall panels manufacturing) are actually causing millions in lost profits. None of these practices should be acceptable, and all are correctable. Is your company ready to make lean manufacturing continuous... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 24
Are You on Target for Quality? Glenn Traylor Is your operation on target when it comes to quality? September is your chance to find out! At BCMC Omaha last year, our Timber Products Inspection booth gave all attendees the chance to test their skills and acumen for Quality Assurance. This year at BCMC Columbus on September... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 31
Gain Invaluable Insights at BCMC 2022 Tracy Roe Months of planning and preparation are about to pay off as our industry gathers for the #1 event of the year – the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)! Being held the week of September 12 in Columbus, OH, the event is jam-packed with educational opportunities, social events,... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 47
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... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 50
The Winning Team with the Dundee Croc Hats! Rob Bellian Our teams from Vekta USA and Vekta Australia are excited to see everyone at BCMC 2022 in Columbus! This year, you’ll be able to recognize us by our Akubra hats, too. At the show, we’ll be ready to talk about all that Vekta has to offer your business. This year, we’ll have a... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 56
The Panels Plus Promise at BCMC Tim Kaasa Panels Plus is eager to be exhibiting again at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) this September 14th–15th. Stop by Booth #1626 at the show and visit our team. We can demonstrate how our products work, discuss how we can help you achieve your panel production... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 72
Are You Feeling Lucky? As you can tell from many of the articles in this issue, the BCMC show is a big deal for the structural building components industry. Every year, the trade show brings together exhibitors and manufacturers to hear about the latest and greatest developments. To contribute to the energy and... Read More September 2022 Issue #14278 Page 81