Triad | Merrick Machine Company Team

Celebrating Excellence at the Triad/RUVO Annual National Trade Show

TRIAD / Merrick Machine Company Team

Approximately 50 companies journeyed to Alda, NE in April for our National Trade Show and Product Showcase hosted by Triad/RUVO (Merrick Machine Company). This “By Invitation Only” event welcomed attendees from across the US, Canada, and Brazil to our manufacturing facility in the...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 86
Joe Kannapell, PE

The Last Word: No Better Job, No Better Industry

Joe Kannapell, PE

We are fortunate to work in this great industry and to have many ways to give back to our communities. We were given a reminder of that on April 8, 2025, at a very important dedication. We felt the excitement as we entered the crowded shell of what will become the Langetree Community Center...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 176
Wendy Boyd

Importance of Factory Layouts and Investing in the Right Machinery!

Wendy Boyd

Factory layouts are important in any industry, and none more so than in the structural building components industry. Not only do factory layouts allow you to simplify and streamline workflow processes, but they can also assist you in maximizing your productivity and improving overall...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 19
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: True Colors

Anna Stamm

Can you predict someone’s true colors by their resume alone? Probably not. The better indicator will always be actions. To the extent that a resume can capture past actions, it will help you get to know them. But, keep in mind that a complete picture will consist of more than bullet...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 6
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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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 100
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: Addressing the Truss Designer Shortage

Geordie Secord

For many years, there has been a great deal of discussion at industry events, in component industry board rooms, and even in this publication about a looming shortage of design technicians. So, what is behind the wood truss designer shortage and why is it such a pressing issue? And, how can we...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 108
Steph Karlstad

A Core Artery of Your Truss Plant

Steph Karlstad

In every truss plant, there are three main arteries: the Truss Design Department, Production & Operations, and Sales. While all are vital, the design department is where everything begins—and where you need to keep your pulse. The production floor will build what shows up on their...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 90
Thom McAnally

Reasons Why Truss Designers Leave Their Jobs

Truss manufacturers rely heavily on skilled and experienced professionals, especially truss designers. Yet, retaining these technical workers is a common challenge. Here’s what we have learned over the past few years on why truss designers often leave their jobs, focusing on the most...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 98
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: The Complex World of Truss Design Access

Geordie Secord

This month I’d like to discuss something that’s causing quite a stir in the component industry: how software suppliers are handling the explosion of remote work, and the sometimes blurry line between different types of designers – including their own design centers. The...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 108
Carolina Structural Systems

Growth and Accolades for Component Manufacturing

Carolina Structural Systems

It’s not every day that the Governor recognizes a component manufacturer, but that’s exactly happened for Carolina Structural Systems! On November 25, 2024, members of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s staff were present to recognize our hard work and continuing investment in...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 117
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