From Minneapolis to Columbus with Eide Eide Machinery Sales Team Thanks for the awesome show! We’ve just returned to Minneapolis after attending BCMC 2022 in Columbus – and we can’t thank you enough for visiting our booths and reminding us of all the terrific people who work in this great industry. Over the past 95 years, our company has... Read More October 2022 Issue #14279 Page 66
Going Platinum at BCMC with Panels Plus Tim Kaasa The 2022 BCMC show was a very good one for Panels Plus. Our Platinum Series Automated Sheathing Station was a big hit, with a steady stream of people coming into the booth to ask questions about it or get a demo. In fact, the equipment at the show never made it back to our manufacturing facility... Read More October 2022 Issue #14279 Page 72
Displaying Our Family Pride at the Show Rod Wasserman Wasserman & Associates is proud to be a small family-owned company, and we’re equally proud to be a member of this structural building components industry family. Every fall, attending the BCMC show is like a family reunion – so many old friends and family come together in one... Read More October 2022 Issue #14279 Page 77
The Last Word: The Last Word on The First Trade Show Joe Kannapell, PE 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