2015 Exhibitors

Special Thanks to BCMC 2015 Exhibitors

Did you know all of the proceeds received from BCMC go back into our industry? We want to take this opportunity to thank BCMC Exhibitors for their significant support and sponsorship of structural building components industry programs. Without their continued support, we would not have made such great achievements.

Current Statistics

  • Total Exhibitors: 91
  • New Exhibitors in 2015: 15
  • Floor Space Reserved: 26,100 sq.ft.

4Ward Consulting Group — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #414

  • SBCA Member
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4Ward Consulting Group clients experience more than 30 years of service and success from a team who have owned and operated several large component plants and other manufacturing operations in the building industry. Services include Lean/Continuous Improvement programs, Business Turn-Around, Time & Motion Studies and Key Metrics, New Business Startup, Business Valuations & Financial Services, Product Development, Personnel Development & Hiring Strategies, Supply Chain Management and many other services. 4Ward Consulting builds on First-Hand knowledge in every segment of operating a profitable component manufacturing business providing clients with an exceptional source of expertise.

A-NU-PROSPECT — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #603

  • SBCA Member
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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. Come and see what is new in truss trailers.

Alamco Wood Products, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #522

  • SBCA Member
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Alamco Wood Products has been in operation for over 25 years, but our history goes back 75 years in our local economy. We are a custom manufacture of Glue-lam product. We offer a complete line of environmentally friendly beams and arches for uses in: Agricultural Buildings, Churches, Schools, Park shelters, Amphitheaters, Water parks, Equestrian & riding arenas, Trusses, Pedestrian & Vehicles bridges, Utility Commercial building and more…

Alpine, an ITW Company — 2,800 sq.ft. — Booth #128

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

Recognized for its engineering excellence, productivity-enhancing software and equipment solutions, and the industry’s best service, Alpine is a leading provider of building component software, metal connector products and equipment to component manufacturers. Since 1966, the company has partnered closely with customers to enhance their business and productivity. Alpine is also a leader in delivering software solutions that increase homebuilder productivity and profitability. The company is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global diversified manufacturer with $14.5 billion in revenue in 2014.

Apex Machine Works — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #420

  • SBCA Member
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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.

BCMC Build — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #311

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This charitable construction project relies on the generosity and collaboration of component manufacturers, suppliers, framers and builders to fully frame and sheath a home for a deserving family in only three days. BCMC Build will partner with Operation FINALLY HOME again this year to construct a mortgage-free home for a wounded veteran in the city where this project was born four years ago. If you haven’t participated in BCMC Build in the past, this is a great year to start! Consider donating your time, materials or financial resources. Visit bcmcbuild.com for details.

Beadles & Balfour, LLC — 0 sq.ft. — Booth #428

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

BlueLinx — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #620

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Bronze Advertiser

BlueLinx is America's distributor of building products, providing service and flexible distribution options to our customers and supplier partners. With more than 50 years of experience in the building products distribution industry, you can rely on BlueLinx to be a trusted partner who is committed to the success of your business.

BlueTarp Financial — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #520

  • SBCA Member
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BlueTarp Financial helps building material suppliers grow and protect their business with professional credit management services. Our program features larger lines and longer terms – up to $1M and 90 days; guaranteed payments, and protection from credit risk.

Calculated Structured Designs Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #106

  • SBCA Member
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Calculated Structured Designs (CSD) is a technologically advanced software development company that provides enterprise solutions for the engineered wood, architectural and building industries. CSD Offers powerful, efficient, flexible and scalable solutions for 3D structural design & layout (isPlan), single member design (isDesign), Wall and Tall Wall modeling and design (isWall), material take off and optimization including support for automated saws (isOptimize), project management and much more.

Canadian Wood Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #704

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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 — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #428

  • SBCA Member
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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 and the United States with a current annual production capacity of approximately 5.2 billion board feet of lumber.

Cedar Creek — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #108

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Cedar Creek was founded in 1977 as a single-location lumber and building materials wholesaler in the heart of America. The business plan was simple: take care of the customer. Nearly four decades and many branches later, we still operate by this simple business plan. Our founders work together each day with several hundred outstanding employees to assure that everything Cedar Creek does supports our pledge to be the very best supplier to our customers. We offer a wide variety and a deep inventory of the highest quality products available. We staff our locations with the most knowledgeable and service-oriented sales professionals, and provide daily delivery service to the majority of our customers.

Clark Industries, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #203

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

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.

Combilift USA — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #619

  • BCMC Sponsor
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The Combilift multi-directional forklift is designed for handling long and awkward loads in confined spaces within a wide variety of sectors including the aluminum industry. Its robust design and super elastic tyres enable it to work inside and out, on semi-rough terrain and in all weather conditions. Double handling of goods and downtime due to battery charging are a thing of the past with Combilift, as trucks are powered by LPG or diesel. Capacities range from 2.5 to 10 tonnes with a variety of attachments to cater for individual customers requirements. Call for Free Video & Warehouse Design.

Component Runner, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #528

  • SBCA Member
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Component Runner, LLC is an outsource truss and wall panel design firm. We are authorized by MiTek to work exclusively for MiTek customers. We have designed over 4,000 jobs for over 200 MiTek customers since 2007 and our team has over 380 years of component design experience. Component Runner utilizes a combination of USA Project Managers with a minimum of 10+ years of experience and experienced design technicians resulting in quality work at affordable prices. Our services include; Complete Building Information Modeling using MiTek SAPPHIRE® Structure for truss and walls. Floor and roof truss design using the MiTek engineering software. We provides our customers with quote ready designs as well as complete production ready truss designs, matched to your current MiTek defaults and preferences. Please visit our booth at BCMC 2015.

Composite Panel Systems LLC — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #711

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Bronze Advertiser

EPITOME Quality Foundation Walls by Composite Panel Systems LLC are a cutting edge alternative to concrete foundation walls. They are an innovative, structurally superior, highly insulated, fire and water resistive panel that incorporates nominally sized studs, 16 inches on center, a vapor barrier, double lapped top plate and a continuous R-16.5 insulation value in a single construct. Being an engineered solution, the 7 inch thick panelized EPITOME foundation walls can be installed in as little as 2 hours and offer homeowners more usable damp free and mold resistant livable square footage in the lower level. To learn more visit us on-line www.epitomewalls.com.

Cresswood Shredding Machinery — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #323

  • New Exhibitor
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Cresswood Shredding Machinery is a Midwest based manufacturer of low RPM single shaft wood grinders. Capable of grinding wood truss scrap for recycling, horizontal and top feed models available from 12" wide up to 72" wide. Cresswood is capable of designing complete grinding system for large or small truss plants.

Eagle Metal Products — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #703

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

Serving the component industry for more than 30 years with connector plates, structural 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.®

Eide — 1,000 sq.ft. — Booth #403

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

WizardPDS® - the world’s leading automated truss jig system and first to effectively eliminate setup time and ALL manual jigging at the assembly table. WizardPDS® technology will retrofit all new and existing truss manufacturing systems. WizardPDS® Gold® software offers perimeter AND internal web member definition, Truss Projection & Laser Integration features.

Enventek LLC — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #515

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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, projector systems, and more. Come see our latest products at www.enventek.com.

FastenMaster — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #523

  • SBCA Member
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FastenMaster is a brand of task specific contractor quality fasteners engineered to enable a PRO builder to complete a project Faster – Easier - Stronger.

Framing the American Dream (FAD) — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #311

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In January of 1996, the Framing the American Dream (FAD) project built two identical homes side by side to contrast stick-frame and structural building component framing methods by collecting, time, labor, material and cost comparison data. The dream lives on in 2015 as a new FAD project is undertaken in Jackson, WI as part of BCMC Build.

Georgia-Pacific Softwood Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #722

  • SBCA Member
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Georgia-Pacific southern pine dimension lumber is the workhorse of the industry. It is an affordable, strong, durable softwood that is excellent for floor and roof trusses, pressure treating, light frame construction, general utility framing, studs, bracing, blocking, pallets, crating, and rafters. Georgia-Pacific Southern Pine lumber is available in a variety of grades to meet your needs, and we have Southern Pine sawmills stretching from North Carolina to Texas - so you can count on reliable and dependable sourcing.

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #718

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Bronze Advertiser

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 — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #421

  • SBCA Member
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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.

Gould Design, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #724

  • SBCA Member
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Gould Design, Inc. is a decade old, family owned and operated establishment partnered with MiTek USA & MiTek Canada. Specializing in offsite component design (Trusses, Panels, EWP), our staff's knowledge & experience extend throughout the USA, into Canada, even Europe & beyond. We also provide designer training all the way from new recruits, to seasoned veterans looking to upgrade their efficiency. GDI carries liability insurance and software licensing rights. In total, our team of specialists have over 250 years of component design experience. By utilizing our services, you can improve your turnaround time & grow your business. We create a specific design criteria for every customer we service to help them add point to their bottom line and ensure consistency in our design, as well as theirs. Our job portal and scheduling process makes it easy for our clients to use our service. Don't gamble on your growth, come see us today!

Hiab USA, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #519

  • SBCA Member
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Hiab is the world's leading provider of on-road load handling equipment. Customer satisfaction is the first priority for us. Hiab's product range includes HIAB loader cranes, JONSERED recycling and forestry cranes, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts and MULTILIFT demountables, as well as DEL, WALTCO and ZEPRO tail lifts. www.hiab.us.com Hiab is part of Cargotec. www.cargotec.com

hsbCAD North America — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #622

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hsbCAD North America has been the exclusive distribution and support center for all hsbCAD products in North America for over 10 years. Our team of technicians and programmers have had a major role in the development of the software for the North American market. In 2010 hsbSTEEL was introduced to the North American market after years of development for the light gauge steel industry. We provide our clients with full technical support, on-site training and customization.

Huber Engineered Wood — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #725

  • SBCA Member
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Hundegger USA — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #221

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Silver Advertiser

We know how seriously you take your business. That’s why we’re just as passionate about ours. Hundegger is the world’s leading manufacturer of linear saws. Some companies try to be everything to everyone, but it’s hard to be the store that sells bait and diapers and software. For CM’s whose operation demands the best of the best, there is no other choice than Hundegger. With Hundegger's exclusive HMC™ (Hundegger Motion Control) every part has more consistent and continuous contact with the most accurate and reliable measuring system on the market. Hundegger may not sell plates and software, but that’s a good thing. We are only focused on delivering greater accuracy and higher throughput than any other component saw in the industry. Whether you operate a truss plant, panelize walls, precision end trim EWP, or all of the above, Hundegger is the solution.

Integrated Stealth Technology — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #509

  • SBCA Member
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Integrated Stealth Technology will be showing automated jigging. Stop by and let us see what we can do for you.

Interfor — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #332

  • SBCA Member
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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.

International Beams, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #209

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IB is Celebrating 20 Years in Business! International Beams is a leading manufacturer of premium quality engineered wood products, backed by state-of-the-art design software, exemplary customer service and an outstanding technical support team. Our I-joists are engineered to provide the highest load ratings in the industry. Superior in performance, faster and easier to install than regular framing lumber. Our full range of wood solutions help builders save both time and money. Engineered for performance, built to last. The full product line of IB I-Joists (ranging in depths of 9.5 to 24 in. and in lengths up to 52 ft.) allow you to maximize the structural performance of floors and roofing; save time and money; and deliver a higher quality floor or roof. Stop by our booth or check out our website anytime at InternationalBeams.com or e-mail us.

Klausner Trading USA, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #518

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Klausner produces high quality European Spruce and Pine and starting this year Southern Yellow Pine Dimension lumber, Studs and Boards for the U.S. Market. Every piece of SYP is slow dried and mild protected to give you a straighter, cleaner piece of lumber with the quality you have come to expect from Klausner.

Lakeside Trailer Mfg., Inc. — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #432

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

Stop by Lakeside Trailer booth for all of your delivery needs. Lakeside has been building engineered component trailers since 1987. Lakeside has built over 1850 truss trailers for our industry and continues to be the leader in new products to allow your delivery operations remain as competitive as possible.

Lamco Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #618

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
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LAMCO Forest Products produces a unique Engineered Wood Product called LAMCO LFL® made from black spruce dimensional lumber with strengths of 1.6E, 1.7E, 1.9E & 2.1E. LAMCO LFL® is available in 1-1/2" thickness; depths from 2-1/2" - 16" up to a maximum length of 32'-1". Lamco LFL® is perfect for Truss Components; replaces MSR, LVL; LSL with better plate placement. For Wall Panels; LAMCO LFL® provides better studs; headers with desirable density and workability making it easier on your equipment with no penalties for depth or length. For Manufactured Housing; LAMCO LFL® provides a broad range of products for perimeter rail, marriage beams, solid wood joists Precision Trimmed with available pre-cut holes similar to an I-joist. For Country Homes; Chalets; LAMFLOOR® roof and floor decking comes in 1¼" x 10 3/4" giving you a beautiful solid wood structure minimizing air losses, providing better sound transmission coefficients; can be pre-stained; finished ready for installation.

Lignum Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #534

  • SBCA Member
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Lignum Forest Products is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in MSR lumber, Western Red Cedar products and various other specialty products. We have 11 distribution points in North America and are headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lignum serves the US, Canadian and export markets with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and industry leadership.

LMC Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #530

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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A leading Forest Products and Building Materials Buying Group for over 80 years, LMC is owned by independent lumber & building material dealers and truss plants. Over 1,300 LMC dealer locations nationwide are united in their purchasing, creating a strong foundation supporting the growth of unique supplier relationships and purchasing opportunities.

Lockton Companies, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #315

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Lockton combines an entrepreneurial spirit attracting clients and talented insurance professionals. Today, it is the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm offering expertise with a dedicated team of more than 5,600 professionals in more than 125 countries around the globe. SBCA members can learn more about the new Lockton Companies/AmTrust Insurance proprietary commercial insurance program being offered for all traditional lines of coverage – Property, General (Product) Liability, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and Work Comp lines at an overall lower cost. SBCA, Lockton and AmTrust have established comprehensive criteria for program participants, including participation in industry-specific best practices, bundled together in the new and improved SCORE program.

Metriguard — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #321

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The world's leading provider of precision equipment for machine lumber grading (MSR & MEL), veneer testing (LVL), bending & tension testing (Quality Control), and structural panels (OSB & plywood).

Metropolitan Lumber Company — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #435

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Metropolitan Lumber Company has been serving the lumber needs of the Component Manufactures and Frame Builders since 1907. Our company has been rooted in our strong Midwestern values and takes great pride in our strong following of dedicated mills and customers. We have distribution centers set up in multiple locations throughout the Midwest, for your Just-In-Time needs. We carry a full line of SYP MSR in all widths as well as #1 and #2 and Select Visual Grades. We also carry a full line of SPF MSR, SPF 2&Btr, and High Line 2&Btr. We can provide you with your Just-In-Time lumber needs at competitive prices as well as direct truckload and carload shipments. We look forward to doing business with you in the future and adding your company to our list of valued customers. Let us put our companies 108 years of service and experience to work for you.

Metsa Wood USA — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #702

  • SBCA Member
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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 — 5,300 sq.ft. — Booth #529 & 728

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

Better Technology. Better Building. That is what MiTek brings to your business. From two automated jigging options to the best single blade and component saw and industry leading software, MiTek provides Better Technology leading to Better Building. It’s more than just technology, it is about relationships. It’s about relationships that are founded in the best engineering, technical and customer service available. So come see the BLADE and Cyber saws, PLANX and Wizard automated jigging systems along with Virtek Laser systems. And don’t miss seeing what the industry’s best software, SAPPHIRE has to offer and then check out the newest division of MiTek – the MiTek Builders Products Division. We brought together the best structural connectors and shear panels under one banner – USP Structural Connectors along with Hardy Frame shear panels and Z4 cinch nuts. Come experience Better Technology. Better Building.

Monet Desauw Inc. — 1,800 sq.ft. — Booth #101

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
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Monet DeSauw, a company that has built its reputation on service, manufactures 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 line of fully automated saws are the most reliable.

MSR Lumber Producers Council — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #314

  • SBCA Member
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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.

Norbord Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #415

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Norbord brands build value into every project. Energy efficiency, reducing waste, material and labor costs for builders is our focus. Solutions with real value! With products like TALLWALL, WINDSTORM, PINNACLE, DURASTRAND POINT SIX and SOLARBORD; Norbord has all your wall, flooring and roof sheathing needs covered. REDUCE MISTAKES, CALLBACKS AND COSTS;OUR NEW ONSITE APP HELPS YOU BUILD A BETTER HOUSE http://www.norbord.com/na/resources/onsiteapp

Nordic Structures — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #233

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Nordic Structures is a company dedicated to engineered wood products for the construction industry. Our solutions are tailor made for tomorrow’s school, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, institutional, multiresidential, recreational, and residential projects. With our sister company, Chantiers Chibougamau, Nordic Structures has over 50 years experience and expertise as wood processing innovators. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is the latest addition to our product line. We also provide technical support to architects and engineers. From product distribution to turnkey wood structures, we are known for our technical expertise and product quality. Our sustainable solutions are appreciated by customers seeking the right product at the right price, backed by first-rate service.

North Star Forest Materials — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #333

  • SBCA Member
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North Star Forest Materials is amongst the largest Commodity Lumber & Panel Trading & Distribution Centers in the upper Midwest. We specialize in servicing the component manufacture and we are recognized by our customers as holding one of the largest and most diverse lines of #2/MSR Lumber and Panel products available in the market today. We carry dimensional lumber, web, and stud species from SPF, D-FL, ESLP, and SYP in grades ranging from #2 to 2850 MSR, as well as a selection of proprietary visual grades. In panels we carry a broad range of structural plywood in both Fir and SYP, plus a full line of OSB produced by the leading manufactures in the Midwest. At North Star, you'll receive the competitiveness of an office wholesale company along with the backup inventory from our either our St. Paul or Chicago reload facilities. Please join our family of customers today.

Operation Finally Home — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #311

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Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a nonpartisan/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. In 2015, we are celebrating 10 years of providing custom-built, mortgage-free homes to wounded, ill or injured veterans, the widows of the fallen and their families. Operation FINALLY HOME partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help America’s military heroes and their families transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs—a home to call their own.

PANELS PLUS — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #423

  • SBCA Member
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In the component industry, quality products are very important and time is extremely valuable. Panels Plus offers a full line of wall panel equipment for a high quality product, safe and efficient production. Whether you are new to the industry or have been in the component industry for years, our goal is to help you be the leading manufacturer in your market. With our fast installation process, ease-of-use and outstanding customer service we can have you up and running in no time. Panels Plus is an employee owned company. Our employees build every piece of equipment with simplicity, integrity and superior quality. We are confident in helping bring success to your business by being your source for wood and steel wall panel equipment.

Paslode - An ITW Company (sharing space with Alpine, an ITW Company) — 0 sq.ft. — Booth #128

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Paslode is the premiere provider of innovative wood fastening solutions. For over 75 years, professional contractors have relied on Paslode to drive worksite efficiency, customer satisfaction and business results. Paslode continues to deliver a broad range of performance-proven, high quality fastening solutions through major home improvement retailers, STAFDA distributors and dealers.

Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #419

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Silver Advertiser

Founded "by lumbermen, for lumbermen" in the 1890s, both companies have focused on the wood industry throughout their histories. PLM/ILM offers competitive rates, loss control programs and prompt claims response and handling. We are financially strong and carry an A.M. Best rate of A- (Excellent).

PRATT Industries, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #514

  • SBCA Member
  • BCMC Sponsor
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PRATT Industries, Inc., the leading North American manufacturer of Roll-Off Truss Trailers, is 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. PRATT offers a variety of options to fulfill all of your truss trailer needs. PRATT has been building truss trailers for the last forty-three and has equipment in every major fleet. With our extensive, highly talented engineering and manufacturing staff, PRATT can build any trailer imaginable. http://www.prattinc.com

Precision Equipment MFG — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #302

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

Precision Equipment manufactures standard, extendable and gooseneck roll off truss trailers with your ROI in mind by using name brand components and the latest manufacturing procedures. With air ride suspension and the lowest ride height; Precision Equipment has been helping our customers increase their bottom line year after year.

Quick Tie Products Inc. "Stronger in the Storm" — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #714

  • SBCA Member
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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 — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #710

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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 38 countries are using Randek machines and system.

Rex Lumber Company — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #712

  • SBCA Member
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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 — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #324

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Robbins Manufacturing offers distribution centers throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Southeastern United States specializing in MSR Pine & Spruce, SPF #2 and all SYP grades. We have office/reload locations in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. Stop by our booth and let us show you our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Semmler Systems Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #331

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Semmler's BIG RED 3 Column Fabricating Equipment. If you are a truss manufacturing plant, post frame package supplier, post frame builder or want to start a wood column fabricating plant, the Big Red 3 is a perfect fit for you. It's a one stop "Total System" design of in-line equipment to best save plant layout space that requires only one operator. "Total System" equipment includes the following: New design Big Red 3 column nailing bridge that contains 10,000 nails in one loading, Conveyor system, Gusset press, Planner with Chip collector, Bunk stacking cart on flanged wheels and Track with the latest addition "Automatic Stacker". Now available is the full line of Finger joint equipment that features a finger jointer with a unique joint detail, Jib crane with vacuum lift and scissor lift.

Sherwood Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #719

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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 Company — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #231

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Shuqualak Lumber Company is a premier manufacturer of SYP wide dimension lumber in grades ranging from clear to #4, including MSR. Seventy-five to eighty percent of our output is in 8"-12" widths in lengths from 8'-16', with longer lengths available in visual grades. Please call Nowell Flake or Johanna DuFour at 662-793-4528 for current pricing and availability.

Simpson Strong-Tie — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #100

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

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 — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #328

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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.

Square 1 Design & Manufacture/Spida — 1,200 sq.ft. — Booth #120

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Square 1 Design & Manufacture will be exhibiting our Trackless Roof Truss Gantry, WEG-IT Gantry Table & the "industry standard" Rolsplicer. As exclusive North American Agents for Spida Machinery, we will be displaying both Apollo and Spida CSS GEN5 Saws and the latest in Automated Jigging Rails, The Spida PROFILE.

Stark Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #624

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Stark Forest Products is a nationally recognized provider of truss lumber and an APA engineered manufacturer of the Perma-Straight solid sawn I Joist as well as the Perma Straight Partially Treated Engineered Post. Call us at 800-732-4058

Stiles Machinery, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #431

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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 #307

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Representing component manufacturers, builders, framers, material suppliers and industry professionals, SBCA develops tools to protect and grow your business. SBCA provides tangible benefits to its members through educational resources and online training, risk management best practices, building code and regulatory advocacy, in-plant safety and quality control programs, technical guidance, financial surveys and market share growth strategies.

Structural Technologies, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #524

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Structural Technologies, founded by Stephen R. Jones, who with over 40 years in the development and marketing of new products is pleased to announce his association with Ultralam LVL. Ultralam, manufactured using the latest German technology, is US Building Code approved and independently inspected for continuous compliance with code requirements.

Swanson Group — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #110

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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T. Poutanen Oy — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #114

  • New Exhibitor
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T. Poutanen Oy has been active in timber truss business, mainly in truss design and truss and connector development for more than 40 years. The company presents a new glued trussed joist.

T.R. Miller Mill Co., Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #225

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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.

Tecolam Inc — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #325

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Tecolam is a glulam beams producer in Northern of Québec, Canada, our plan and product is certify bye APA agency. We obtain our certification under CSA-0177 for the factory and CSA-0122 for the product since 2011. Recently we obtain our certification under ANS1 to produce glulam for the USA market.

Todd Drummond Consulting LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #615

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Go beyond the typical truss plate and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what more than 80+ different companies have dared to do. An expert in reducing cost and improving productivity in all areas of wood component manufacturing. Most clients gain 3 to 6 points in net profit! Find out just how much your operation can improve its sales, design and manufacturing processes using lean principles and other best practices our industry has to offer.

  1. Consulting Services – 50% shop / 50% everything else
  2. Shop Labor Tracking Software – Automated Incentive Reports
  3. Business Broker Referral Services –Buy/Sell/Mergers
  4. Communication Software System - AppWright


80+ Consultations - 25+ Years in the Industry - 10+ Years in the Consultation Business

Trebnick Tags & Labels — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #708

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Trebnick Tags and Labels is a WBENC woman-certified, family owned and operated specialty tag and label converter. We specialize in strong synthetic materials and special adhesives that offer many solutions for hard to solve tag and label applications. We offer tear resistant, puncture resistant and harsh environment labels and tags along with printers and ribbons to meet all your requirements.

Truss Assembly Templates — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #207

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
  • SBC Bronze Advertiser

Simplify Truss production with Truss Assembly Template’s created by a truss guy for truss guys. Truss Assembly Templates reduce set up time and errors and increase production as well as the quality of the trusses assembled using them. This is a low cost alternative to lasers projection or automated truss tables. You can turn any truss table or gantry into an assembler’s paradise or build your own out of wood, and compete with the crazy expensive truss equipment on the market today. There are no moving parts, software or maintenance and no power requirements, in other words no more wasted time or money. You can customize your own truss template to your needs depending on your market conditions, or choose one of our proven patterns on file for your facility. Truss templates come in all sizes and thicknesses and are made of a high density Polyethylene that can be used inside or outside.

Truss Machinery Connections, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #229

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Truss Machinery Connections, Inc., serves the component industry as a Manufacturers’ Rep and as a Machinery Broker for new and used equipment. TMC customers span across 36 states and 11 countries. TMC’s simple and honest approach is one that helps customers define and reach production goals while solving bottlenecks and production issues. Industry experience since 1983 includes working directly in component manufacturing to supporting manufacturers in design, design software, production and machinery.

Truss Plate Institute — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #418

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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, BCSI Jobsite Packages, our TPI standards including ANSI/TPI 1, and to ask questions about all of our products and services!

Trussmatic Oy — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #211

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Trussmatic Oy develops, sells and produces full automatic production lines for structural component manufacturers. 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 flow.

Universal Fastener Outsourcing LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #623

  • SBCA Member
  • New Exhibitor
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Patented UFO Ballistic NailScrews® give you adjustability, removability, strength, and holding power needed for tough applications. Roof decking, subfloors, shear walls, and PTL decks are huge applications that are quickly completed with our IAPMO #0133 approved products (IBC and IRC recognized) . NailScrews® are pneumatically driven using tools you already own, so the 50% labor savings compared to collated screws is real. Those labor savings will fall to your bottom line making your company more profitable. Free samples, videos, and testing reports are available at www.911-nails.com or call us at 800-377-1109 800-352-0028. Purchase online at NailScrews.net.

Vaagen Brothers Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #319

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Family-owned small log mill that produces 200 million feet of MSR per year.

Vekta USA — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #803

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Vekta USA is a manufacturer of RAZER Linear Saws and material handling equipment. Vekta offers V5 and S5 saws for the truss and wall industries. Patended truss printing and many other exclusive products only available from Vekta.

Viking Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #329

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Viking Forest Products, one of North America’s largest wholesale distributors of lumber and panel products, sells by the truck and rail car to component manufacturers, lumber yards, distribution centers, and industrial users. Viking has 3 full time Truss Lumber Specialists that focus on distributing to the component industry. With multiple inventory locations we offer timely delivery as well as mill direct shipments. Viking’s 31 traders offer expansive mill coverage and our mill relationships are some of the best in the business. We strive to be partners with our customers and offer solutions that go beyond one sale. Driven by strong Midwestern values we look forward to showing you that we are honest, dependable, and valued lumber suppliers. Let our 50 plus years of combined truss lumber experience go to work for you.

Wasserman & Associates — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #503

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Bronze Advertiser

Wasserman & Associates will be displaying a New Framing Table with Programmable Single Tool Panel Bridge in our booth. The machine is reasonably priced with long-term reliability & performance and we include installation support in the United States & Canada. 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. Being a small family owned company, we will personally address your needs. 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.

WEIMA America, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #532

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For 26 years WEIMA has been providing customized shredding solutions. Size reduction can be used to sell chips, provide boiler fuel or simply save on hauling and labor costs. WEIMA America offers both hopper-fed and horizontal machines with features like the V-Rotor System and the Cylinder-Assisted Lift-Up Screen.

West Fraser — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #116

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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. Visit www.westfraser.com to learn more.

Weston Forest — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #429

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Weston Forest is one of North America’s leading full service distributors and remanufacturers of softwood & hardwood lumber and specialty panel products, with an extensive inventory of MSR and commodity lumber. Weston’s Truss Lumber Sales Group and US Trading Group can offer you mixed truckloads of lumber and panel products virtually anywhere in Canada and the eastern United States. Weston also has the exclusive sales for a group of sawmills in Northern Ontario, offering SPF production ranging from 1x2 to 12x12, up to 32’ long.

Weyerhaeuser Company — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #213

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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 our booth for a demonstration or online at woodbywy.com.

Williams Robotics, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #706

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Williams Robotics, LLC is a development stage company bringing robotic automation to component manufacturers. We have solved many challenges to robotic assembly of lumber-based structures. Technology for assembling wall panels will be shown and we look forward to discussing your needs for robotic solutions.

Wood Truss Systems, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #422

  • SBCA Member
  • SBC Gold Advertiser

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.

WorkSafeWorkSmart.com — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #625

  • New Exhibitor
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WorkSafeWorkSmart.com, LLC is focused on helping customers "Build Profits through Increased Safety, Efficiency and Engagement." Our partners provide innovative solutions to operational challenges and inefficiencies. Key companies represented are L-M Equipment Company Ltd of Surrey BC, Lumber Buddy™ Productivity Products, CableDominator, BOSS AND PATRIOT Strapping Companies.