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... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 19
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... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 55
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... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 83
Benefit from a Wall Line Solution That Fits Your Business! Wendy Boyd When it comes to wall frame lines, they aren’t all made equally. At Spida Machinery, we pride ourselves on providing solutions that are comprehensive, innovative, and most importantly, designed for your manufacturing needs and budget. The beginning of the year is often a time to reflect... Read More February 2025 Issue #17307 Page 17
Precision Equipment Truss Trailer Manufacturing Adds Galvanized Rollers as an Option Bryan Shinn Our customers spoke and we listened. I’m not sure how familiar you are with the truss trailers we manufacture at Precision Equipment Manufacturing, so I’d like to highlight a few of the features that come with every trailer we build. Rather than a simple 1-year warranty, a 2-year... Read More February 2025 Issue #17307 Page 76
Roof Truss Industry Outlook: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Carl Villella The roof truss industry faces a complex landscape in the coming year. Challenges include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, and economic uncertainty. However, opportunities abound. Technological advancements like automation and software are driving efficiency.... Read More February 2025 Issue #17307 Page 83
Full Steam Ahead for 2025 with Spida Wendy Boyd It’s no secret that 2024 brought a number of challenges for the construction sector across the world. However, as I’m writing this, I’m reflecting with pride how the expertise, hard work, and adaptability of our team ensured we continued to deliver high-quality machinery with... Read More January 2025 Issue #17306 Page 19
Building on Better with Advanced Automation Casey Harless The beginning of a new year is a great time to consider optimizing your production line, and Stiles Machinery is here to help. Stiles has been at the forefront of the United States woodworking industry for over six decades, partnering with manufacturers to provide efficiency-focused solutions... Read More January 2025 Issue #17306 Page 70
Artificial Intelligence in the Equipment Finance Industry Carl Villella Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been getting a lot of attention lately. While many of us are still trying to wrap our hands around its many pros and cons, we would like to let you know how it’s affecting our business specifically. Improving Customer Service—The AI chatbots can... Read More January 2025 Issue #17306 Page 79
Wall Panel Technology, Part IX: More Panel Automation From American Suppliers Joe Kannapell, PE Handling studs and plates to build walls is easy, but handling oversized sheets of OSB and sheathed wall panels is not. Fortunately, two inventors in the Midwest have lightened the load. Automated Sheathing Saw: Since he began his career at Monet DeSauw 30 years ago, David Ohnesorge has been... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 10