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BCMC Exhibit Space Going Fast

Posted on June 18, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

Exhibiting at BCMC in New Orleans is the ticket to more business and new connections –  exhibit space is selling fast!

Industry Award Nominations Open

Posted on June 18, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

Please submit your nominations for our annual SBCA Hall of Fame, Dick Bowman Industry Enthusiast, and SBC Industry Leadership Awards.

SBCA June/July Meetings Announced

Posted on June 18, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

In the next 6 weeks, you'll have several SBCA-related opportunities to connect with industry peers.

3 Generations Running Letherer Truss

Posted on June 18, 2012 in Business and Industry Announcements.

Three generations of the same family are now working together to help keep Letherer Truss and Wall Systems going strong.

Original 84 Lumber Partner Dies

Posted on June 11, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

Edward Ryan, an early partner of 84 Lumber founder Joe Hardy, and the founder of Ryan Homes, died from a stroke on June 1. He was 88 years old.

FESHE Truss Plant Tour a Huge Success

Posted on June 7, 2012 in Building Codes, Industry Announcements and Press Releases.

On June 2, 112 fire service officials from across the country attended a manufacturing plant tour and wood truss workshop at Shelter Systems in Westminster, MD.

Industry Pioneer McAlpine Passes Away

Posted on May 29, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

William “Bill” McAlpine, one of the founders of Alpine Engineered Products, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012. 

BCMC Early Bird Exhibitor Registration Ends June 1

Posted on May 29, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

Get your BCMC exhibit space reserved before the Early Bird Discount cut-off date of June 1! 

Successful Collaborative Discussion had about Lumber Changes and Use

Posted on May 25, 2012 in Building Codes, Business, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

At this inaugural “Lumber Summit,” 71 participants, including key lumber industry leaders, the top five lumber producers in North America, and component manufacturers representing approximately 700 million board feet of U.S. structural lumber purchases, were in attendance. 

Ksor, 2010 BCMC Build Recipient, Dies

Posted on May 21, 2012 in BCMC Build and Industry Announcements.

It is with great sadness we must report that Hnul Ksor, the cheery head of the Ksor family, died suddenly last week while at work.