Wendy Boyd

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...

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January 2025
Issue #17306
Page 19
Thom McAnally

How We ‘Serve Two Masters’ at The JobLine

People often ask what makes The JobLine unique compared to other industry recruiters. It’s a straightforward question, but the answer is far from simple. While most recruiters rely heavily on resumes to gauge a candidate’s fit, The JobLine takes a completely different approach....

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January 2025
Issue #17306
Page 96
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: The Personal Side of The JobLine

Geordie Secord

Past articles by Thom and myself have discussed some of the things that make The JobLine stand out from other recruiters. In fact, Thom’s article in this issue also focuses on what makes us different. But, I’d like to shed a more personal light on this difference by sharing my own...

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January 2025
Issue #17306
Page 104
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: What We Learn Along the Way

Anna Stamm

Be it joy or tragedy, we learn a lot along the way. We learn to adapt, adjust, and plan where we can. Especially during unpredictable times, planning and adapting are key to managing the roller coaster, along with a good attitude and a desire to keep moving forward. We can’t change the...

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December 2024
Issue #16305
Page 6
Wendy Boyd

Providing a Complete Customer Solution at Spida

Wendy Boyd

Since Spida Machinery began over 40 years ago, we’ve consistently adapted to ensure our products meet market demands, grown our team and expertise, and focused on ways we can continuously improve. We’ve looked at ourselves and asked hard questions, identified areas that needed...

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December 2024
Issue #16305
Page 17
Joe Kannapell

In Memoriam: The Generosity and Genius of Sid Ketchum

Joe Kannapell

George “Sid” Ketchum, cofounder of the Wood Truss Council of America (WTCA), and an exceptionally generous man, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Sid had a long and distinguished career in the truss business, beginning in 1973 when he took over PDJ Components, a...

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December 2024
Issue #16305
Page 43
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Celebrating the Industry at BCMC 2024

Anna Stamm

The industry was on display at the 2024 Building Component Manufacturers Conference in Milwaukee last month, and by all accounts it was a great show. From what I’ve heard, the venue was welcoming, the attendees enthusiastic, and the exhibitors eager to show what they have to offer. Many...

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November 2024
Issue #16304
Page 6
Wendy Boyd

Spida’s Personal Approach Brought to Life at BCMC

Wendy Boyd

We’re now back at work in our facility in Jacksonville, Florida after a positive experience at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Milwaukee. A big thank you to SBCA and all those involved in organizing such an awesome event. An event of this scale is no easy feat to...

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November 2024
Issue #16304
Page 17
Wendy Boyd

How Service and Support Can Make a Difference

Wendy Boyd

When it comes to investing in machinery and equipment for your frame or truss production, a number of factors are normally part of the decision making – what efficiencies will this product provide, what pain points does it need to alleviate, how will it aid my growth or overall profits,...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
Page 17
Karissa Louie

Celebrating Do What You Can Day: Our Partnership with ACE Mentorship

Karissa Louie

We’re thrilled to announce another successful Do What You Can Day, our annual companywide event dedicated to giving back to our communities. This year, we’re especially excited about our partnership with the ACE Mentor Program of America, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 122
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