The past twenty years have brought many changes to the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Industry. These changes require manufacturing to change too, as the entire process continues to evolve and mature. Here is one situation where changes in manufacturing are necessary. Not too long ago,...

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...

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...

Exhibiting in booth 410 at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference and Framers Summit (BCMC FS) on September 20–21 in Indianapolis, Alpine will be highlighting the latest advances designed to make component manufacturers more profitable and competitive. There will be four stations...

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...

When I am planning for the BCMC event, I know that our fabricators in the US like to touch and feel the new Spida Machinery and talk all things innovation. As a dedicated machinery company, we don’t have to think of how to make a new nail plate or what is the next best thing in...

Did you know that any existing automated saws output can now be boosted by switching from a forklift lumber picking process to that of a Lumber PickLine? That’s right, we have proven that a Lumber PickLine will boost the cutting output of all the major automated linear saws out there,...

With BCMC 2023 rapidly approaching, we can feel the excitement growing! We hope you’ll stop by to see what we have to offer in Indy. As shown in these photos from BCMC 2022, we’re proud to show off our WizardPDS®. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] This...