The 2025 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha was an incredible week for the Paragon team. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] This annual event brings together the heart of our industry – the innovators, the veterans, and the problem-solvers pushing component manufacturing forward. Over three days, we ran dozens of hands-on demos, met with people from all over the country, and had one consistent conversation: What does real truss design freedom look like?
Where the Future Meets Freedom
Last year, we launched Paragon with the vision of “The Future of Truss Design.” This year, we proved that it’s here. Our focus has sharpened on one core idea – Truss Design Freedom. That means giving component manufacturers the ability to design, estimate, and produce on their own terms, without being tied to specific suppliers or rigid systems. Over the past year, our team has released countless updates to make that vision a reality.
What We Showed
At BCMC, we demonstrated the newest ways Paragon is helping manufacturers cut costs, work smarter, and stay in control of their process:
- Cost Savings with CH Plates and Paragon included – Lock in transparent pricing starting at $1.79/lb for the rest of 2025.
- Source Any Plate – Unlock true vendor freedom and make your designs work with any plate.
- Assembly Displays – Paperless shop workflows, real-time data, and higher throughput.
- Open Integrations – A growing ecosystem, including our new Make.com connection.
- Intelligent Estimation – Beta features for faster layouts powered by Paragon D.A.N.
- Design Services – Scalable design capacity to keep your projects moving.
- Training & Docs – Step-by-step guides, videos, and API documentation for faster onboarding.
What We Heard on the Floor
The buzz on the show floor said it all, the industry is ready for openness and innovation. We had dozens of conversations about innovation, transparency, and the need for systems that work with existing processes, not against them. Powerful software matters, but it’s only valuable if it adapts to each shop’s workflow.
We also heard helpful feedback and ideas on how to make Paragon even better. From design features to new integration requests, those insights directly shape our roadmap. Listening is part of how we build, because our goal isn’t just to sell software. It’s to create something our customers need and love to use.
Looking Ahead
None of this happens without our team. From the engineers who’ve spent months refining every feature, to the BCMC crew who gave demo after demo, every person played a role in making BCMC 2025 a success.
We’re proud of how far Paragon has come, and even more excited about where it’s headed. Our mission is simple: keep listening, keep improving, and keep giving the industry tools that make truss design faster, smarter, and more fulfilling.
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