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Wendy Boyd

Machinery Software That Works For You!

Wendy Boyd

Looking at the year ahead, a number of predictions have said the manufacturing landscape in the US is set to grow. This is being driven by several factors including advances in technology, increasing use of automation, and changes within the economy, as well as changes to the workforce with a...

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March 2025
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Todd Drummond

Leadership in Challenging Times

Todd Drummond

As the competition gets more aggressive and the markets have slowed, your company’s sales are inevitably slowing, and margins are dropping. Let us face the fact that these are now becoming challenging times, and leaders must face these challenges in a healthy way. Whether you are a line...

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March 2025
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Glenn Traylor

How Important is Training in Your Operation?

Glenn Traylor

What do you think of when you hear the word “training”? A classroom with students listening to a teacher? A truss plant with a new hire following behind a seasoned truss builder? Or, maybe your first thought was sitting in front of a computer for an online course? The truth is that...

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March 2025
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Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

Gear Up for Winter Work Just Like Winter Sports!

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

This winter season has been marked by severe weather conditions, including bitterly persistent cold and heavy snowfall. Thankfully, we’ve continued to install outdoor Lumber PickLines, which is a testament to the robustness and operational effectiveness of Enventek’s forklift...

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March 2025
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Triad | Merrick Machine Company Team

Planning for the Triad National Trade Show

TRIAD / Merrick Machine Company Team

As Triad celebrates 65 years in this great industry, we’re finalizing the plans for our 16th Annual Trade Show! The event is being held on April 9–10 at Merrick Machine Company in Alda, Nebraska. Our product showcase will feature our latest machines, including the PreStage Framing...

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March 2025
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Steve Shrader

Getting Up to Speed at Hundegger: The Future of Automation is Here

Steve Shrader

This is set to be a groundbreaking year for Hundegger as we continue to lead the charge in automation and smart manufacturing solutions. With innovation accelerating across the wood processing industry, Hundegger remains at the forefront—delivering intelligent, high-precision systems that...

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March 2025
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Ed Serrano

An Ink-redible Advantage: The Vekta P3 Revolutionizes Frame and Truss Printing

Ed Serrano

Pssst...do you want to know a secret? Not all printers (and their ink) are created equal. If you are struggling with inaccurate or incomplete printing on your production line, you’re missing out on a crucial efficiency boost. The Vekta P3 printer is THE industry-shaking, custom-built...

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March 2025
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Darrin Schramm

5 Reasons Why Your Wall Panel Production is Underwhelming

Darrin Schramm

Any given fall Sunday, we get to watch our favorite football team and, if we understand the sport, we can see what they do well and where they are lacking. Each game is full of statistics, and the statistics tell us where our team ranks in relation to previous games, other teams, past years, and...

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March 2025
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Carl Villella

Navigating the Workforce Shortage: How Technology and Equipment Financing Can Help

Carl Villella

The year 2025 sees businesses across industries grappling with a persistent workforce shortage. Finding and retaining qualified employees is a major challenge, impacting productivity and growth. However, technology offers a powerful solution, and equipment financing can make it more accessible...

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March 2025
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Thom McAnally

The Benefits of a 32-Hour Workweek for Truss Designers

Truss manufacturers looking to attract younger truss designers might want to think outside of the box. We have found one key issue affecting many Gen-Z truss designers and have a solution that may help entice them to your company—offering a Gen-Z-preferred workweek. Consider this: Gen-Z...

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