2013 Exhibitors

A-NU-PROSPECT

A-NU-PROSPECT provides the wood component industry with effective delivery systems. These trailers are of the highest quality in the industry featuring innovative improvements on an old concept. These trailers reduce delivery and maintenance costs while being more driver friendly than other trailers.

Alpine Equipment - ITW Building Components Group

Relentless dedication to reliability and innovation by ITW BCG Equipment enables component manufacturers to meet the production challenges of today's tight budgets and complex designs. Alpine Equipment is the leading choice computer controller truss manufacturing systems. Our knowledgeable staff will help you maximize your company's performance and improve your bottom line.

Alpine Systems Corporation - ITW Building Components Group

Alpine Systems (a division of ITW BCG) is a full service supplier of metal connector plates and truss hangers to wood truss manufacturers across Canada. Alpine's full line of products and services includes complete engineering service; proprietary software, support and training; and a complete line of cutting, assembly and material handling equipment for truss and wall panel manufacturers.

Anthony Forest Products

Anthony Forest Products Company is an integrated forest products business begun in 1916. The company operates a southern pine lumber producing mill in Urbana, Arkansas; and wood chip mills in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, and Troup, Texas. The company also operates engineered wood laminating plants in El Dorado, Arkansas and Washington, Georgia. Anthony Forest Products Company and EACOM Timber Corporation of Montreal, Canada jointly own and operate an I-Joist manufacturing plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Apex Machine Works LLC

The WoodRunner, from Apex Machine Works, LLC is a revolutionary step forward in automated lumber retrieval. Apex will feature a functioning Dual-Picking head and video from various installations that highlights user experience including: Works With ANY new or existing Linear Feed Saw; Increases Production 30% with Half the Labor; WoodRunner Sets the Pace of the Operator; and Ensures Correct Lumber Selected Every Time. This field-proven technology brings optimum efficiency to picking and feeding liner saws including Monet DeRobo, Hundegger SC-1, Omni Miser, MiTek Blade, Alpine's ALS (276/286, 4.0), and soon other linear saws such as the TCT, Maximizer, Razor, etc.

Apex Technology

Apex Technology is a professional engineering and design firm that originated from the structural building component industry nearly 20 years ago in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Identifying the fragmented nature of the light frame construction market, we have developed our services to proactively position ourselves further upstream in the design process to greater impact the efficiency of communication, design and fabrication of structures. Services provided range from component design, engineering and repair for independent component manufacturers to full service design and specification of architectural, mechanical and structural systems for national homebuilders. With offices in Jacksonville, Baltimore and Tampa, we are able to serve clients throughout the Gulf Coast States, Mid-Atlantic Region and the Caribbean.

Autoprod Oy

Autoprod Oy develops, sells and produces full automatic production lines for global wooden roof truss industry. The production capacity of the highly efficient assembly solution can be tailored to customer requirements. The line is based on a clear layout and lean manufacturing to optimize material and information flows.

Barrette-Structural

New ownership and new management makes Barrette-Structural a leader in wood components. TRIFORCE is the evolution of the finger jointed open joist. Manufactured with robotic speed and precision, TriForce with a 24-inch on site trimmable capability, is very competitive to all engineered wood products.

BCMC Build

This is the fourth year that we have done BCMC Build the same week as BCMC and the project continues to build in strength and momentum. This year we are excited to give back by partnering with the Building Systems Councils and Operation FINALLY HOME, to build a home for a deserving United States Veteran. BCMC Build is thrilled and honored to work with an organization that helps to rebuild the lives of wounded service members. Drop by our booth to review highlights from the event, talk to a volunteer and learn how you can get involved the project.

Beadles Lumber Company

Manufacturers of visually superior SYP MSR lumber,graded and stamped with #1 wane. 2x4 through 2x12. Look for SPIB mill stamp number "205."

Bell Structural Solutions

Buckeye Pacific, LLC

As a leading wholesale trading company in North America, Buckeye Pacific distributes wood panel and lumber products by the truck and railcar to lumber yards distribution centers, home centers, industrial users and manufacturers.

Canadian Wood Products - Mtl Inc

CWP focuses its efforts on certain specialty products in order to offer a service of high quality. Our traders are in touch with forest products suppliers around the world. They can help you find what you need. The following products constitute our specialties: Certified Lumber, Commodities, Export, Hardwood Export, MSR Lumber, Premium Lumber, Tropical Wood, Pallet. Over the last years, our logistics and sales teams have developed a solid expertise in the export market. We now deliver across the globe and we are looking forward to helping your business in spanning overseas.

Canfor Wood Products Marketing Ltd.

Canfor is a leading Canadian integrated forest products company based in Vancouver, British Columbia ("BC") involved primarily in the lumber business, with production facilities in BC, Alberta, Quebec and the United States with a current annual production capacity of approximately 5.2 billion board feet of lumber.

Cargotec USA, Inc. HIAB

HIAB truck-mounted articulated Cranes & Hiab-Moffett truck-mounted forklifts by Cargotec. Global market leaders in load handling solutions & services designed for our customers' specific needs. We are your one-stop shop for supply & service of all building material delivery equipment. Cargotec USA, Inc. US.Sales@cargotec.com PH: 419.482.6000 FX: 419.482.6001

CENTER-LINE GROUP

Clark Industries, Inc.

Considering Equipment? Consider Clark. With over 40+ years of truss manufacturing equipment building experience, we build equipment to last. We stress quality, reliability, and continued support. We take great pride not only in the equipment we manufacture and the service we provide, but also in the relationships that we've built throughout the years. Our equipment line includes roof truss presses, jack truss presses, floor truss machines, post & column lamination systems, and fully electric horizontal & peak-up style truss stacking systems. We realize everyone has their own way of doing things, so when "cookie cutter" won't cut it, please come by our booth so we can learn how we can help you. We enjoy assisting companies with unique or special equipment requirements. So whether you're a fresh face or an industry veteran, please take some time & stop by our booth...we're looking forward to visiting with you.

Component Manufacturing Advertiser

The Component Manufacturing Advertiser eMagazine offers direct, industry focused advertising to the Truss, Wall Panel, and Building Components industry. Ads include new and used equipment, industry focused products and services, as well as job seekers and employment opportunities. Published monthly, the Advertiser is an economical alternative to traditional print magazines.

Dixie Ply

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Eagle Metal Products

Serving the component industry for more than 20 years with connector plates, design software, engineering services and manufacturing equipment, Eagle Metal is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service. Manufacturers across the country are discovering the advantages. Visit our booth to learn more. Eagle Metal...Engineered. Tested. True.®

ECM Group, LLC

Since 1981, ECM Group, LLC has endeavored to provide our clients with unbiased, honest, and comprehensive financial guidance designed to enhance, grow, and protect their assets. For our corporate clients, after determining the appropriate investment platform and choices; we conduct personal education and enrollment meetings for all our clients and use a unique "hands on" approach to providing service to our clients. Our clients think of us as their "first call" when they have any questions or needs related to their retirement plan. This service model reduces, and often eliminates the administrative issues faced by many retirement plan sponsors and participants.

Eide

WizardPDS® is the world's leading automated truss jig system and the first to virtually eliminate ALL setup time and manual jigging at the assembly table. WizardPDS® technology will retrofit with virtually any new or existing truss manufacturing system. Powerful WizardPDS® Gold software offers Truss Projection & Laser Integration features.

Enventek

Enventek manufactures user-friendly, safe and inexpensive automation for your company. We build competitive truss automation equipment. Our products include a high speed component saw, linear saw, projector systems, and more. Come see our latest products at www.enventek.com.

FastenMaster

FastenMaster is a brand of task specific fasteners to make a project Faster, Easier, Stronger. For more information check out the FastenMaster Website at www.FastenMaster.com

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC

Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of structural panels, including an array of oriented strand board (OSB) products. Georgia-Pacific has a proven history of producing high quality OSB panels for a variety of construction applications.Georgia-Pacific is also a leading manufacturer of pine plywood structural panels. As the largest manufacturer of plywood in the U. S. marketplace, Georgia-Pacific has a proven history of producing high quality plywood panels for a variety of construction applications. When you need cost-effective high performance in floor and roof systems, beams and headers, or rim boards for frame construction, Georgia-Pacific engineered lumber products outperform conventional lumber with higher strength and greater stability over longer spans. Our engineered lumber resists shrinking, crowning, twisting and warping, which means quieter floors and fewer callbacks.

GILMAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC

Gilman Building Products is a quality Southern Yellow Pine Manufacturer, servicing the Truss Industry since 1972. Gilman's annual production of SYP lumber exceeds 600 million board feet per year, with 75% of production going directly to the Truss and Component Manufacturing Industry. We invite you to come by our booth and visit us.

Hardy Frames

Hardy Frames and Zone Four manufacture structural connectors and pre-manufactured shear wall systems for use in residential and commercial construction. These MiTek Family of Products provide integrated and proven solutions for the building industry. We are backed by our professional engineering and technical support teams, as well as a national sales force and a wide network of distributors. Our mission is to provide the most cost effect solutions to the structural challenges facing the building industry. We strive to accomplish this by continuously seeking ways to improve our operations, our products and our services.

Hundegger USA, L.C

Hundegger has manufactured the building industry's leading CNC machinery for 35+ years, and is known for quality and versatility. Products include: a linear component/I-Joist/Timber Framing saw; vertical wall system, #1 selling Joinery saw; Gantry-style panel saws; 4-sided Planers; and a linear panel Saw. The New SC3, the next generation Hundegger SC saw, which the Truss and EWP industries have trusted for years: bevels 0-90°, cuts components, wall packages, scarfs, hip ridge cuts, stair stringers, 4-angled webs, birds-mouths, slots, housings, and entry level joinery, with one saw, and no setups. It is the Whole House Saw™. Our saws allow your company to reduce waste, save on labor, materials and workers comp, and Pre-cut all your parts with precision and accuracy without setup time. Don't be bound by cutting only a few standard parts; come see the versatility of Hundegger equipment.

imPLOWd Services, LLC

ImPLOWd Services, LLC provides its clients with quality custom software solutions for YOUR business. With 30 years of construction, manufacturing, management and software development experience, we can get you the functionality you need... FAST. Our low overhead means that your cost will be lower than the industry standard. Stop by our booth and ask about the time saving applications we have created and discover some that your competitors would like you NOT to see.

Integrated Stealth Technology

Integrated Stealth Technology will be showing a video with automated jigging. We also have rebuilt machines. Stop by and let us see what we can do for you.

Interfor

Interfor offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world from operations across North America. With a wide range of products including dimensional and MSR lumber for truss and wall panel construction, Interfor has built a reputation on meeting customers' needs with choice and quality.

ITW BCG Hardware - ITW Building Components Group

ITW BCG Hardware offers a complete line of construction hardware and software solutions based on our extensive engineering expertise - all designed to create more value for you! Designing structural connections is the lifeblood of what we do. Our industry experience allows us to build better connections and software solutions that simplify and speed overall construction of the entire structure.

ITW Building Components Group

ITW Building Components Group is the leading supplier of innovative products and services for the building component industry. Our unrivaled line of software includes design and manufacturing programs that work together to streamline building from start to finish via the Instinct process. We offer engineering services, design & management software, cutting and manufacturing equipment for truss and wall components, floor truss metal webs, metal truss connector plates, cold-formed steel chords/webs/fasteners, and construction hardware.

Lakeside Trailer Mfg., Inc.

Stop by Lakeside Trailer booth for all of your delivery needs. Lakeside has been building engineered component trailers since 1987. Lakeside has built over 1750 truss trailers for our industry and continues to be the leader in new products to allow your delivery operations remain as competitive as possible.

Lignum Forest Products LLP

Lignum Forest Products is a customer focused, value added organization specializing in MSR lumber. We are a distributor and marketer of MSR as well as other lumber products for the residential and industrial building components industry. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Lignum serves the US, Canadian and export markets. Lignum is committed to providing exceptional customer service and industry leadership. Lignum and its predecessor companies have been involved in the wood products industry since 1946. Our partners and people are committed to consistently supplying high quality products, on-time delivery and complete customer satisfaction.

LP Building Products

LP® SolidStart® Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) surpasses traditional lumber framing products in lengths, strength, and consistency. Its consistency and predictable performance make LP SolidStart LSL the ideal product for a variety of applications including metal plate connected trusses, floor beams, and wall plates. LP also introduced a zinc borate treated LSL for use as sill plates this year. LP SolidStart LSL is available in lengths up to 64 feet.

Lumber Technology Corporation

Live wire lumber merchants with over 100 years experience servicing the component industry. One telephone call to us puts you in touch with both Southern Pine and Canadian SPF markets. One telephone call to us provides you the most efficient and competitive means to make that difficult job more profitable. One telephone call to us does not put you in touch with a recorded message, but an in-depth experienced trader that can immediately react to your needs.

MangoTech USA LLC

MangoTech will be displaying its latest Wall Plate Marker for use with the Apollo Saw or a simple chop saw. Information will also be on hand covering MangoTech's complete line of MAL -Automated jigging, Wall Extruder and Truss Cutting equipment. Joining MangoTech this year will be Square-1 Design & Manufacture. Square-1 will be displaying the Rolsplicer. Additionally, information will be available on NEW roof & floor truss equipment with the honored Klaisler reputation, and the rejuvenation of Square-1.

Metriguard

Metriguard manufactures precision equipment for mechanical property testing of lumber, veneer and panels; that are used by quality control personnel, government and industry researchers around the world. Metriguard has been an innovative leader in high-speed production line evaluation of lumber and veneer for structural uses for 40 years, with installations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Metriguard is widely regarded for its robust equipment design, long machine life, continuous product improvement, availability of parts and ongoing product support; making Metriguard an ideal partner to supply reliable equipment and proven technologies.

Metsa Wood USA

Metsa Wood USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Metsa Group of Finland. Metsa Wood manufactures Master Plank LVL, Master Chord LVL, Master Column, Master Header and Master Q for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

MiTek

Experience reliability from MiTek and boost your productivity, efficiency and accuracy. SAPPHIRE™ software solutions are built to enhance your productivity with technology that helps promote your expert capabilities to your customers. Mobility is the new key to collaboration and SAPPHIRE™ Viewer, MBA Mobile, USP Specifier and USP catalog for iPads and iPhones delivers the answers and solutions where and when you need them. A complete line of structural connector solutions is available from USP with dependable distribution and reliable support across North America. The new MatchPoint™ BLADE™, MatchPoint™ PLANX™ and Virtek laser projection boost production without adding labor. Experience RELIABILITY from MiTek.

Monet Desauw Inc.

Monet DeSauw Inc. is a company where Engineering and Service collide, bringing you the most sought after cutting and material handling equipment available today. Our linear saw has proven to be the most cost effective saw and our floor web and DeSawyer 2000 fully automated saws are the most reliable.

MSR Lumber Producers Council

Emphasizing its higher quality, longer spans, and better lifetime performance, we will let you know how you can benefit directly from using MSR lumber at your component manufacturing operation. With a broad membership that includes the largest MSR lumber producers in North America, our association serves an industry that produces more than 1 billion board feet of MSR lumber annually. If you are interested in better quality, less waste, less inventory, and better performance, then MSR lumber is a great choice. We welcome your feedback on what you would like next from your MSR producers, too.

Operation Finally Home

Operation FINALLY HOME's mission is to provide Americans the ability to honor America's Heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and our way of life. Operation FINALLY HOME helps these Heroes and their family's transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs - a home to call their own. Stop by our booth to see how you can help with this mission.

PALFINGER — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #204

PALFINGER Is a world leading manufacturer of truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes. Used in many different applications, we offer various models, with lift capacities ranging from 8,500 lbs. to the most powerful at 850,000 lbs and can be operated with radio remote for fast and economical operation. The new PALFINGER GT series of forklifts represents a new milestone in the area of truck-mounted forklifts. The entire series of machines, starting with the GT 50, GT 55 HP and GT PalReach has been designed for work that involves particularly high demands on reliability, strength and performance. PALFINGER.....For a "LIFT" above the rest!

PANELS PLUS

Panels Plus offers solutions to enhance the operation of your growing wall panel plant as the labor force changes. Through the ease of operation and understanding of our systems your employees are able to operate in a productive and safe manner. Standard wall lines produce 7 to 12 feet high and 16 feet long wall panels. Floor lines currently produce 6 to 16 feet 6 inches wide and up to 60 feet long. Custom heights and width are available. We can also help with your building layout and efficient equipment choices. Panels Plus is an employee owned company where our focus is on Quality, customer satisfaction, installation, and training. We want to be your source for both wood and steel wall panel equipment.

Pelican Bay Forest Products

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company

PLM specializes in Property and Casualty insurance for the lumber, woodworking and building material industries. We offer competitive rates, loss control programs and prompt claims response and handling. We are financially strong, carry an A.M. Best rating of A-(Excellent), and will work with any licensed agent of your choosing.

PINKWOOD LTD.

Pinkwood is a privately owned Canadian based company that operates a 50,000 SqFt High Speed Joist Line manufacturing a complete series of engineered joist. Incorporated into the line is a process loop that can manufacture a structural finger jointed lumber 2x10 and 2x12 up to 36 ft long and will be able to meet the requirements of the IRC 2012 R501.3 and will offer a viable alternative to solid sawn 2x10 and 2x12. An additional feature of the High Speed line is the ability to apply in process, a Fire, Mildew and Moisture resistant coating, manufactured by Cano Coatings, who has the same ownership has Pinkwood, this will deliver a cost effective solution where a resistive coating is required. Pinkwood is fully endorsed by Mike Holmes, from HGTV's Make it Right and we support the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Pratt Industries, Inc

Pratt, the Leading North American manufacturer of Roll-Off Truss Trailers, proud to service the building construction industry with custom length trailers for Pick-up Trucks and Tractors. Trailers are built with fully galvanized components for longevity. Around 25 options are available to choose from to fulfill your custom needs. Pratt has been building custom trailers for the last 41 years for almost every industry you can think of. We make custom flat beds, extendable drop decks, Container Chassis, ISO Tank Chassis, Oil Field trailers, Modular Home Trailers, Agricultural trailers, Chemical Trailers, Power Generator Trailers, Low Boys, Curtain Side Trailers, etc. With our extensive, highly talented engineering staff, we can build any custom trailer your work demands. We are a one stop custom trailer manufacturer. All you need is call us @ 800-546-7728 or email us at Sales@prattinc.com.

Precision Equipment Mfg LLC

Quick Tie Products

The QuickTie System is a roof and wall anchoring system consisting of wire rope with threaded studs swagged to each end. One of the threaded studs is embedded into cured concrete by inserting it into a pre-drilled hole and using epoxy adhesive to anchor it into the foundation. The opposite end of the wire rope with the threaded stud is extended vertically to the uppermost top of the stud wall, inserted through a hole drilled through the top plate(s), and attached to a steel plate and nut that are placed on top of the top plate(s). The nut is then tightened providing hold-down resistance for the wall. Trusses, headers and bottom plates are connected with Quick Connectors to provide distribution of load to the QuickTie System.

Randek

Randek develops, manufactures and markets high-performance machines and systems for prefabricated house manufacturing. The product range consists of: cut saws, wall floor and roof lines, roof truss systems, butterfly tables and special machines. The automation level stretches from fully automated to manual. The company history goes back to the 1940s and began working in close cooperation with the first prefabricating house producers. Today leading house producers in 37 countries are using Randek machines and system.

Rex Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #613

Rex Lumber, a fourth generation company of the McRae family, has three syp sawmills, two in northwest Florida and one in Mississippi. The state-of-the-art sawmills' production are from dense forests focusing in high grades including 1 and 2 prime for the box and export markets as well as machine evaluated and machine stress rated grades for truss markets. Please visit our website at rex-lumber.com and come chat with one of our knowledgeable salespersons.

Robbins Lumber Company

Robbins Lumber offers distribution centers throughout the Midwest and South Eastern United States specializing in MSR Pine, MSR spruce and SPF #2. We have office/reload locations in Florida, Michigan, Alabama, Pennsylvania and Chicago, IL. Stop by our booth and let us show you our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Sauter-Timber LLC

Sauter Timber is North Americas first Joinery Center for heavy timber components. We supply the building industry with pre-cut heavy timber components to match with other components, as well as complete timber frame and hybrid homes.

Scotch Gulf Lumber, LLC

Scotch Gulf Lumber, manufacturers of quality southern yellow pine lumber since 1892. One of the pioneers in MSR lumber with 3 sawmills, treating and reman facilities located in Alabama with a production capacity of 365 million board feet. Various items produced are: MSR lumber, standard dimension and radius edge decking.

Sherwood Lumber

Sherwood Lumber is an independently owned, multifaceted wholesaler of lumber and building materials with offices in New York, Florida, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New England and Portland, Oregon. After nearly 6 decades in business, Sherwood has launched a new marketing campaign, re-branding the company as a leading national player with continued plans to expand across the United States. We are a distributor, risk manager and wholesale broker to lumber dealers, component and truss manufacturers and other industrial applicators. Products range in framing lumber of SYP, HF, DF and SPF to commodity and specialty panels in both soft and hardwoods. Sherwood can guarantee forward pricing for up to 12 months and typically maintains inventories of 60,000,000 board feet. "Lumber Numbers" is a company owned and published market analysis that is distributed weekly to many of our clients. Feel free to request a complimentary copy. We invite you to visit our new brand website at www.sherwoodlumber.com.

Shuqualak Lumber

Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie introduces its updated Component Solutions software - featuring improved 3D modeling software, a full line of high-quality, code-listed truss connector plates, comprehensive training, unsurpassed customer service, and a wide range of Simpson Strong-Tie® structural connectors, fasteners, anchors and lateral systems. Learn more at www.strongtie.com/ics and our booth.

SL-Laser Systems

Founded in 1988, SL Laser has been a pioneering force in the development of precision single and multiple head laser projection systems for truss, floor deck and wall panel systems. Our patented hardware and state-of-the-art software feature many user-friendly features designed to enhance functionality, while prompting the easy-to-use fundamentals that make our systems the industry benchmark. Seamless integration between TrussPilot™ software and hardware results in reduction of production costs and an increase in accuracy and profitability. Our Laser Systems can be found projecting increased productivity in some of the finest building components manufacturing companies in the world.

SpaceJoist - ITW Building Components Group

Capture a growing market with SpaceJoist, the lightest open-web truss system available. This truly unique system combines the best features of a wood I-joist and an open metal web truss to deliver a quality product with maximum efficiency. SpaceJoist is the premier truss system for both commercial and residential jobs. Contact us to see how Spacejoist will benefit your bottom line.

Stiles Machinery Inc.

Stiles Machinery Inc. is the world's largest independent distributor of advanced CNC equipment for processing wood panels, solid wood, composites, plastic, glass, stone, and other materials. Founded in 1965, Stiles offers a Total Production Solutions approach to manufacturing, from equipment integration and manufacturing consulting to education, service and parts. Large processor or small shop, Stiles is your single best source for the tools and the knowledge you need to be competitive in your market. The way we see it, our business is helping your business succeed-whether through equipment solutions, new technology or educational opportunities. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional locations in Toms River, New Jersey; High Point, North Carolina; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Visit Stiles at www.stilesmachinery.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StilesMachinery.

Structural Building Components Association — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #419

Representing component manufacturers, builders, material suppliers and industry professionals, SBCA provides the tools to protect and grow your business. Whether it's educational resources, risk management strategies, building code watch, financial/wage surveys, legislative alerts, in-plant safety and quality control, transportation issues, technical training or marketing plans, SBCA provides tangible benefits to members.

T. R. Miller Mill Co., Inc.

T. R. Miller Mill Company has been a quality lumber producer since 1872. We offer a full line of Southern Yellow Pine products, specializing in machine stress rated (MSR) lumber for the truss industry. Visit our booth and let us help you with your future lumber needs.

Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC.

Lean manufacturing consulting services. 60+ consultations, 24 years in the industry, and the 10th year as an independent consultant. Most clients obtain a 3 to 6 point gain in net profit! Providing clients with truss labor time standards (R.E., S.U. or Man-Minutes and also known as the Houlihan Method) and lean principles with practical suggestions for improving the bottom line. All departments are addressed. (50% shop / 50% office) Included with my services is my new labor software that tracks individual trusses automatically. In addition, I am a referral agent to AppWright communication software and also collaborating with a financial advisory firm specializing in the building products and construction industry. We do advisory for debt, private equity capital, and mergers & acquisitions. Ask for details.

TOLKO INDUSTRIES

Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko) is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, British Columbia, which manufactures and markets specialty forest products to world markets. Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill in Lavington, BC, to become a company diversified by geography and product, with approximately 5,000 employees across Western Canada. Tolko celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2006.

Truss Plate Institute

The Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and its members are connecting the truss industry. Stop by our booth to learn about our nationally recognized 3rd Party Quality Assurance Inspection program, to learn about the ANSI/TPI 1 -2007 standard, and to review and ask questions about other guidelines and technical publications such as BCSI!

TrusSteel - ITW Building Components Group

TrusSteel is the most accepted; most specified cold-formed steel (CFS) truss system on the market today. No other building component system combines strength, stiffness, fire & insect resistance and design flexibility as well. TrusSteel puts all of ITW BCG's engineering and software experience to work for you.

U.S. Framing, Inc.

USP Structural Connectors

USP Structural Connectors, a division of MiTek's Building Products Group , has become the world's leading manufacturer of code approved structural connectors, anchors and epoxy for the residential, commercial and DIY markets. USP manufactures over 4,000 SKUs backed by professional engineering, technical support, an international sales team and innovative software solutions. MiTek's Building Product Group also includes industry leading Hardy Frame Shear Walls and Z4 Hold Down Systems. In USP's quest to build stronger safer structures, the company is dedicated to providing its customers with a competitive advantage. Learn more at USPConnectors.com.

Vekta Automation

Vekta Automation manufactures the Razer linear saw and other automated products for our industry. Our product line has been increasing steadily in recent years and we are now proud to provide a number of cutting solutions as well as packfeeding systems, multi-station kickoff conveyors, and more. However, we're proudest of our recent developments in printing. We can now print nail plate outlines and other information directly onto the cut components with the intention of eliminating paperwork necessary to build the trusses! Stop by our booth to learn more about how Vekta Automation is helping plants of all sizes implement more cost effective automated solutions in today's market.

Viking Engineering

Wasserman & Associates, Inc.

Wasserman & Associates is a representative for new truss, wall panel, stair, door and finger jointing equipment. We also offer the option of used or reconditioned equipment. As a partner in your equipment selection process, we promote the equipment that best suits your individual requirements, not the equipment that optimizes our commission.

West Fraser

In 1955, Sam, Bill and Pete Ketcham were young men who took a chance on a purchase of a small mill in the Town of Quesnel and started West Fraser. More than five decades later, the Company has grown from the original 12-person crew at Two Mile Flat to become the largest lumber producer in North America. Over the last ten years, West Fraser has grown outside of the Company's original base in British Columbia, increasing our manufacturing capabilities in Alberta and the southern United States. Today we are the largest lumber manufacturer in Alberta and one of the largest in the U.S. South. By pursuing this strategy, we are creating new platforms for growth in many of the areas where we operate and in regions with stable or growing timber supply. Visit www.westfraser.com to learn more.

Westervelt Lumber

NEED FSC LUMBER, WE HAVE IT! Westervelt Lumber is a SYP producer located in Moundville, AL. We produce FSC Certified dimension lumber, boards, and timbers. Shipping available by truck or rail (NS service). You can reach us at 800-633-5963, or www.westervelt.com

Weyerhaeuser Company

Weyerhaeuser offers industry-leading softwood lumber, OSB, Trus Joist® engineered wood products, software, and technical support for residential, multi-family, and light commercial construction. Weyerhaeuser is also one of the largest building products distributors in the U.S., offering products through more than 300 suppliers. Our innovative software and cutting solutions, like Javelin® whole house design software and NextPhase® Site Solutions, combine to save you time and money on your way to building better, safer structures. Visit us in booth #(Eunice do you have our booth #) for a demonstration or online at woodbywy.com.

Wood Truss Systems, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #215

Fully independent, we search from a variety of industry suppliers for new and used equipment and services that best meet your needs. We've built a reputation and our whole business on it. Count on effective, economical and timely solutions featuring new and used: Wood Runner automated lumber retrieval; Roof & Floor Truss Equipment; Wall Panel Equipment; Automated Saws-Component, Radial Arm, Linear; and Automated Jigging, Measuring, Laser Projection. Respected by our customers and competitors alike for delivery of innovative and objective solutions that consistently places us among the top sales representatives in North America and the world.