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2017 Exhibitors
Special thanks to BCMC 2017 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.
Conference Statistics
- Total Exhibitors: 101
- New Exhibitors in 2017: 15
- Floor Space Reserved: 46,200 sq.ft.
4Ward Consulting Group — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1312
- SBCA Member
4Ward Consulting Group's "Boots on the Ground" practice is built on more than 25 years of service and success having 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. 4Ward is the most highly recommended consultant throughout the industry from clients, manufacturers and industry suppliers alike. Find out how you can #GoLean with 4Ward Consulting Group.
- Mr. Ben Hershey • 623-512-6770 • www.4wardconsult.com
A-NU-PROSPECT — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #418
- SBCA Member
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. Come see the FULLY GALVANIZED TRUSS TRAILERS.
- Mr. Joe Wilhelm • 519-349-2202 • 519-349-2342 fax • www.anuprospect.com
Alpine, an ITW Company — 4,000 sq.ft. — Booth #101
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
Alpine's powerful IntelliVIEW software is a complete package offering "whole house" design, from the first floor to walls all the way to the roof. By integrating wall panels, trusses engineered wood products and conventional framing into one product, IntelliVIEW reduces errors and improves performance. Our full-service passionate approach to business means Alpine customers enjoy industry leading products paired with exceptional support. Engineering principles drive everything we do so all system works together to give our customers unwavering confidence in the building components they produce.
- Mr. Michael P. Fagan • 800-521-9790 x4067 • www.alpineitw.com
American International Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #619
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
American International has been in business for 50+ years, we value integrity, communication, accountability, and industry leadership. More than a wholesale distribution company, we are a relationship-based organization interested in partnering with companies that share our values.
- Mr. Matt Kolar • 503-641-1611 • 503-641-2800 fax • www.lumber.com
Apex Machine Sales/Wood Runner — 300 sq.ft. — Booth #1010
- SBCA Member
Apex Machine Sales, Inc brings you the Wood Runner® SteadyShot™, a system that is more efficient, versatile and productive than lasers and is about to revolutionize the Component Manufacturing industry. It's an HD Full Color Projection System used in the Roof Truss, Wall Panel and Floor Truss industries. Imagine no flicker, 100% Table 100% of the time, Multilayer, Boards up and Boards down at the same time, unlimited intersections and graphics, display your monitor or paperwork on the table for easy build. Project a training video onto your table in order to train new employees how to best build your components.
- Mr. Mike Alcott • 507-216-1185 • 507-322-3700 fax • www.apexmachineworks.com
BASF — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1028
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our wide range of SPF products and tools help differentiate your brand in the marketplace. We provide extensive training and exclusive solutions like HP+™ Building Enclosure Systems to help you succeed in today's competitive construction environment. For more information, visit www.construction.basf.us.
- Ms. Charlise Goodbread • 904-996-6228 • www.construction.basf.us
Bell Structural Solutions — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1124
Bell Structural Solutions is a full service turnkey provider of structural glued laminated timber, heavy timber and structural wood decking projects. We offer a variety of softwood species and pressure treated options. We are a truly custom structural wood company and can supply beams and columns up to 29" wide, 72" deep and 120 lineal feet. With our custom forms we can also crate arches with less than 4' radii. Members come fully fabricated providing cost savings for installation and factory finishing with our customer's choice of stain color. We also provide free budgeting services so you can offer your customer the service they require during the design process. Plant tours and AIA accredited presentation are available upon request. We have found that the earlier we get involved, the smoother your project flows from design to manufacturing, delivery and installation.
- Mr. Dustin Imholte • 651-203-2716 • 651-633-8852 fax • www.blpole.com
Biewer Lumber LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1133
- SBCA Member
Biewer – Newton, LLC – Biewer's new state-of-the-art mill will produce an estimated at 250 MMBF per year, with a focus on dimensional lumber and timbers. With this new production, the mill will allow Biewer to expand mill production in the south. The Newton facility brings the total number of Biewer Sawmills to five.
- Ms. Jessica Scott • 810-561-5852 • 810-561-5752 fax • www.biewerlumber.com
Birmingham International Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #519
- SBCA Member
Birmingham International Forest Products is committed to bringing value to the Building Materials and Logistics industries in evolving markets. Our professional team provides each of our trading partners with relevant and timely solutions to create mutually beneficial relationships based on integrity and earned trust.
- Mr. Robert McManus • 205-368-0948 • 205-972-1461 fax • www.bifp.com
BlueTarp Financial — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1314
- SBCA Member
BlueTarp helps B2B suppliers fund the growth of their business by paying them upfront for their sales and protecting them from risk. Customize your program by choosing to manage customer interactions as you do today, while we stay behind the scenes. Or, select a full-service option where we handle customer service and collections for you.
- Mr. Tim Guillerault • 888-321-6698 2075362925 • 877-321-6699 fax • www.bluetarp.com
Botkin Lumber Co., Inc — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #529
- New Exhibitor
Botkin Lumber is a full service lumber company providing products and services to match our customers' diverse needs. Our manufacturing facilities produce lumber, decking, boards and industrial components. We also offer services including re-saw, pattern, and cut to size. Our wholesale and distribution group offers commodity and specialty lumber along with a variety of panel products. Please visit our website at www.botkinlumber.com to learn more about our company.
- Mr. Brian Groves • 503-546-1666 • 503-546-1665 fax • www.botkinlumber.com
Calculated Structured Designs — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #915
- SBCA Member
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 and; 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.
- Mr. Sean E. Nason • 403-797-2501 • 403-724-0091 fax • www.csdsoftware.com
Canadian Wood Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1326
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.
- Ms. Johanne Bolduc • 514-871-2120 • 514-871-9316 fax • www.canadianwood.ca
Canfor Wood Products Marketing Ltd — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #629
- SBCA Member
Canfor is a leading Canadian integrated forest products company based in Vancouver, British Columbia ("BC") and U.S. Southern Pine headquarters are based in Mobile, AL. 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.
- Mr. Stacy Tiefenbach • 604-264-6024 • 604-264-6217 fax • www.canfor.com
Carolina Strapping — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #315
Carolina Strapping and Buckles Company is the leading U.S. manufacturer of woven, composite and bonded strapping and lashing products used in a wide variety of packaging and load securement applications. GatorSTRAP, MakoSTRAP, ZippSTRAP and GatorLASH are well known throughout the lumber industry, offering superior performance, increased safety and cost savings when compared to traditional steel banding and ratchet straps.
- Mr. Mike Guglielmo • 704-874-0440 • 704-349-0010 fax • www.carolinastrapping.com
Carter Forest Products Inc — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #828
- New Exhibitor
Carter Forest Products' focus is not on the next sale or the next quarter's results, but on building strong partnerships with our customers and suppliers that will last. We specialize in servicing Truss Plants and Contractor Yards throughout North America, our extensive experience allows us to match up the customers' needs with the right product. Access to MSR, appearance grade lumber and the expertise in logistics gives us the ability to get the right products to the customer on time all the time or we'll cover the cost.
- Mr. Bill Macgregor • 877-275-5335
Clark Industries, Inc. — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #633
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
Considering Equipment? Consider Clark. With over 45+ 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.
- Mr. Jared Schulz • 417-235-7182 • 417-235-8262 fax • www.clark-ind.com
CLP Systems — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #521
- SBCA Member
CLP Systems is the nation's leader in anchor tie-down solutions. Providing quick quotes, guaranteed delivery, and being a dependable partner is top priority at CLP.
- Mr. Brent Bumgarner • 205-443-2008 • 205-443-2050 fax • www.clp-systems.com
Combilift USA — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1032
- SBCA Member
Combilift is a specialist forklift & straddle carrier manufacturer producing a wide range of customized handling solutions, all of which are designed for the safe, space saving and productive handling of long and bulky loads. 4-way Combilifts work as counterbalance, sideloader, and narrow-aisle forklifts. The Combi-SC (Straddle Carrier) is the cost effective solution for the handling of containers and oversized loads
- Ms. Eleanor McDermott • +353 47 80500 • +353 47 80501 fax • www.combilift.com
Component Runner, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1309
- SBCA Member
Component Runner, LLC is a professional outsource truss and wall panel design firm. MiTek authorizes us to work exclusively for MiTek customers. We have returned over 5,500 jobs for over 200 MiTek customers since 2007. Our team has over 300 years of component design experience with an average of 19 years each. 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; 3d building Modeling and truss and wall panel design using MiTek SAPPHIRE® Structure. We provide quote and production ready designs, matched to your MiTek defaults and preferences. Visit our booth at BCMC 2017 and meet some of our team.
- Mr. J. Chip Dean • 781-336-8157 • 781-987-8785 fax • www.ComponentRunner.com
Composite Panel Systems LLC - EPITOME — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #1033
- 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 incorporate 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 online at www.epitomewalls.com.
- Ms. Sandy Eldredge • 715-479-0007 • 715-479-5387 fax • www.compositepanelsystems.com
Construction Industry Innovations, LLC — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #333
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
"Terminailer" - One operator, one event-driven machine, drives up to 70% of the nails in a commercial wall panel; one machine that will redefine your benchmarks for productivity. Years in development by wall panel builders, vetted, tested, independent of design software, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you.
- Mr. Drew Fredrickson • 605-237-8703
Cordstrap USA — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #727
- New Exhibitor
Cordstrap has over 50 years experience in protecting the world's cargo. Our global network of specialists bring their expertise in application development into partnership with our customers, providing advice and training to ensure that their cargo reaches its destination free of damage. Cordstrap is trusted by over 25,000 businesses worldwide; working in partnership with customers to ensure that Cordstrap's innovative products provide the best, bespoke answer to their requirements – and underpinning those partnerships with the very highest levels of quality and safety at all times. Our products are accepted and approved by regulatory bodies including the International Maritime Organisation and the Association of American Railroads. Our strapping and lashing applications are certified by the Germanischer Lloyd classification society; we are fully ISO 9001:2008 certified and CTU code compliant.
- Mr. Mike Fowler • 609-278-9444 • 609-278-6401 fax • www.cordstrap.net
Covestro — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1011
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
PUReWall™, by Covestro, is a panelized wall that is designed for residential construction. Its innovative design replaces traditional exterior sheathing with a combination of polyisocyanurate continuous insulation on the exterior and spray polyurethane foam in the wall cavity, both of which are installed at the panelization facility.
- Mr. Russell Glorioso • 412-413-2051 • www.covestro.com
Dietrich's North America — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #929
- New Exhibitor
Dietrich's 3D CAD/CAM software, which is BIM certified, offers a fully integrated modular system for the prefabrication and modular building component industry. The Dietrich's system is not just a CAD/CAM program. Together with specialized CAD functions for construction, it produces all files for the manufacturing process, detailed costing and quoting preparation, and marketing documents. Our system of program modules is flexible and meets most standard needs, however, tailor-made solutions are also possible. Meet with us to discuss your software solutions.
- Mr. Wil Dancey • 877-877-0086 • 226-213-6456 fax • www.dietrichs.com
Eagle Metal Products — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #511
- SBCA Member
- 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.®
- Mr. Baird Quisenberry • 972-350-9803 • 972-888-9966 fax • www.eaglemetal.com
Eide Integrated Systems, LLC (sharing space with Eide Machinery Sales) — 2,500 sq.ft. — Booth #818, 819, 919
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
With hundreds of systems in operation, WizardPDS® continues to lead the industry with innovative table automation solutions and products to meet any requirement. See the new Wizard ready 10' Specialty Press System & a new Universal table designed to expand any existing system (table), even discontinued models, with WizardPDS® automation.
- Mr. Thomas P. Hoy • 612-521-9193 x204 • 612-521-9307 fax • www.eideintegratedsystems.com
Eide Machinery Sales (sharing space with Eide Integrated Systems) — Booth #818, 819, 919
- SBCA Member
Serving the Wood Product and Fabrication Industries since 1927; and the Component Manufacturing Industry since its beginning. This year at BCMC we proudly introduce the ProCut™ UC-Series Linear Saw for cutting all roof, floor truss, and wall panel components. Spot-on cutting up to 4-boards high!
- Mr. Thomas P. Hoy • 612-521-9193 • 612-521-9307 fax • www.eideintegratedsystems.com
Elliott Equipment Company — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #1119
- SBCA Member
Elliott Equipment Company is introducing its new 1881 tractor crane. Featuring 18 ton capacity and 91 foot tip height, the 1881 is designed to maximize trailer payload and provide simple operation and maintenance. It's backed by a two-year comprehensive warranty and lifetime structural warranty. Elliott - Built For You.
- Mr. Jim Glazer • 402-932-9492 • 402-592-4553 fax • www.elliottequip.com
Enventek LLC — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #412
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Chris Walters • 269-815-4150 • 269-471-1330 fax • www.enventek.com
FastenMaster — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #525
- SBCA Member
FastenMaster is PRODriven.
- Ms. Tina Del Monte • 800-518-3569 x1159 • 413-786-1760 fax • www.fastenmaster.com
Georgia-Pacific Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #719
- SBCA Member
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products is a leading manufacturer of Southern Pine softwood lumber, available in MSR and visual grades in 2x4 to 2x12 sizes. For truss and component assembly manufacturers, Georgia-Pacific's Machine Stress Rated Lumber delivers machine-evaluated structural values for matching exacting design specifications. Builders can count on maximum structural strength and durability for the highest value and material efficiency.
- Mr. Samuel Crowe • 404-652-8032 • 404-654-4851 fax • www.buildgp.com/southern-pine-msr-lumber
Huber Engineered Woods — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #523
- SBCA Member
AdvanTech® flooring delivers the total performance package of strength, fastener holding, moisture resistance, and quality. ZIP System® sheathing and tape is an innovative structural roof and wall system with an integrated water resistant and air barrier, that streamlines the weatherization process and transforms it with a simple two-step installation. Visit www.huberwood.com.
- Mr. Brian Shores • 704-548-5445 • 704-731-0542 fax • www.huberwood.com
Hundegger USA, L.C. — 2,100 sq.ft. — Booth #1000
- SBCA Member
- SBC Silver Advertiser
The Hundegger TURBO Drive - II linear saw. High Speed meets quality and precise positioning thank to the new 5-Axis, Direct Drive 10hp Variable Frequency servo motor combined with our patented HMC (Hundegger Motion Control) measuring system. The Hundegger TD-II is "next generation" component saw technology loaded with standard features that are not available from the competition. The all steel tube frame allows for 2" x 3" to 17" deep i-joists Standard. Engineered for a wide range of component applications the TD-II is the perfect solution for companies looking for both value and high performance in a CNC saw. Our Cambium software allows any CM to send and receive data from one service endpoint to another back and forth using the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) of Microsoft for state of the art JIT production needs.
- Mr. Steve Shrader • 435-654-3028 • 435-654-3066 fax • www.hundeggerusa.com
iN4 Solutions, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1324
- SBCA Member
Information is the real key to efficient manufacturing. iN4 solutions knows that smarter can be cheaper and better. By driving machinery and operations with informational power, production can quickly become affordable and more effective than ever. Founded and operated by people with years of experience in the building components business, iN4 Solutions offers software and machinery built from first-hand business knowledge to be effective, powerful and fit the cost of doing business in our industry, not automobile manufacturing. Whether it's iN4 Solution's fully web-based cutting application available online or the impact of our wall plate detailing machine, our approach is evident in our products.
- Mr. Jeff K. Radich • 707-333-4507 • www.in4solutionsinc.com
Interfor — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1118
- SBCA Member
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.
- Ms. Svetlana Kayumova • 604-422-7329 • www.interfor.com
International Beams, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #323
- SBCA Member
International Beams, LLC is a worldwide leader in providing superior quality engineered wood solutions. Our wide range of products include IB MAX-CORE I-Joists, LVL, Rimboard, CLT, and Glulam. Our innovative approach to technology, equipment, and ground breaking new products keeps us one step ahead of most traditional manufacturers. We couple that with a personalized approach to each customer, ensuring you have the right tools and expertise to maximize growth and profitability. Backed by state-of-the-art design software, our dedicated sales and technical teams are ready to help you build a better business. Call us today or visit us at IBEWP.com for more information on how we can better serve you.
- Ms. Morgan Dain • 941-552-9914 x122 • 941-554-8591 fax • www.ibewp.com
Klausner Trading USA, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #725
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Thomas Mende • 843-626-9600 • 843-626-9629 fax • www.klausner-group.com
Lakeside Trailer Mfg. Inc. — 1,200 sq.ft. — Booth #832, 833
- SBCA Member
- 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.
- Mr. Lee J. Kinsman • 573-736-2966 • 573-736-5515 fax • www.rollerbed.com
Lamco Forest Products, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #623
- SBCA Member
LAMCO LFL® 1.6E, 1.7E, 1.9E & 2.1E is solid Black Spruce EWP suitably replaces LSL, LVL and fire code compliant floor joists. Ideal for Truss Chords & Wall Panels replacing MSR, LVL or LSL provides economical designs with no premium for depth or length.For Manufactured Housing, is great for perimeter rail, marriage beams, solid wood joists PET'd & pre-cut holes similar to I-joists. ALL PRODUCTS GUARANTEED 100% USEABLE WITH NO CULLS. LAMFLOOR® roof and floor decking is 1¼" x 10 3/4" provides solid wood beauty with structural superior decking. Ideal for Timber Frame & Log Homes minimizes air loss, can be pre-stained saving installation time.
- Mr. Andrew M. Dingman • 770-486-7282 • 770-486-3588 fax • www.lamcoforest.com
Landoll Corporation — 700 sq.ft. — Booth #1232
- SBCA Member
Landoll Corporation is a world class manufacturer of trailer, agricultural, material handling, OEM and government products. Established in 1963, Landoll has over 50 years of experience supplying high-value products globally. Our quality trailers range from a 5 to 60-ton capacity that service many industries including Construction, Towing & Recovery, Ag, Rental, Forklift, Storage Containers and Building Component Transport. For more information call us at 800-428-5655 or visit us at www.landoll.com/home/products/trailers.
- Mr. Scott Kracht • 785-562-4732 • 888-293-6779 fax • www.landoll.com
Lignum Forest Products, LLP — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1120
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Craig G. Stuart • 604-484-5002 • 604-484-5010 fax • www.lignum.com
LP Building Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #427
- SBCA Member
LP Building Products is the leader in high-performance building solutions designed for use in residential, industrial and light commercial construction. LP specializes in advanced technologies to deliver uniquely engineered wood products that help you build everything smarter, better, faster and more efficiently – from a single-family home to a multi-family complex to a home owner's remodeling project. Founded in 1973, LP is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LPX.
- Ms. Desirae Webb • 615-986-6869 • 866-822-3761 fax • www.lpcorp.com
LumberXchange — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1222
- New Exhibitor
LumberXchange is dedicated to fostering the evolution of commerce in the forest products industry. Our mission is to drive the progress of innovation by delivering a solution that simplifies trading and creates end-to-end efficiencies. LumberXchange uses technology from the financial trading world to create an online B2B marketplace for lumber and wood panels.
- Mr. Mike Wisnefski • 312-961-4962 • www.lumberxchange.com
Metropolitan Lumber Company — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #721
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. James Brown • 630-393-9095 • 630-393-9457 fax • www.metrolumberco.com
Metsa Wood — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #729
- SBCA Member
Metsä Wood USA is part of Metsä Group of Finland, one of the largest forest products companies in the world and manufactures LVL, I-joist, Birch Plywood and a number of other lumber and paper products. Metsä Wood has been selling LVL in the USA since 1980.
- Mr. Drew Schasny • 704-497-3414 • 810-824-4901 fax • www.metsagroup.com
MiTek — 9,000 sq.ft. — Booth #1313, 1333, 1408
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
MiTek – The New Standard
Experience a new level of speed and accuracy with a partner who understands your challenges and believes in your ability to succeed. MiTek offers you collaborative software, innovative structural connections and optimized structural framing.
See the DirectDrive System and how you can get increased through-put with the same footprint on your shop floor. From foundation to ridge our connector solutions will ensure your structure is optimized, safe and code compliant.
MiTek SAPPHIRE® software offers the industry's most powerful software from structural design to full production management.
Don't settle for less than you deserve. We won't.
- Mr. Michael Klein • 314-851-7445 • 314-434-1394 fax • www.mitek-us.com
Monet Desauw Inc. — 3,000 sq.ft. — Booth #433
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Kevin Troesser • 573-642-4900 • 573-642-3736 fax • www.desauw.com
National Framers Council (sharing space with SBCA) — 0 sq.ft. — Booth #404
The mission of the National Framers Council (NFC) is to develop and implement best practices that help ensure framers leave the jobsite each day in the same health as they arrived. NFC's first major project is a bilingual, OSHA-based safety program called FrameSAFE, which was designed to help standardize jobsite safety practices and create common sense approaches to framing. The comprehensive program includes a site-specific fall protection plan template and a library of Toolbox Talks, safety posters and AHA templates. Visit framerscouncil.org for more information.
- Ms. Peggy Meskan • 608-239-2608 • www.framerscouncil.org
Norbord Inc — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #911
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 QUAKEZONE, 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 www.norbord.com/na/resources/onsiteapp
- Michelle Von Hatten • 416-360-2260 • 416-777-4415 fax • www.norbord.com/na
NWH Roof & Floor Truss Systems — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #811
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
NWH Roof & Floor Truss Systems has a complete line of truss equipment. We take pride in our equipment and service. Our equipment line includes: Gantries, Finish Rollers, Boltable Tables, Floor Truss Systems, Conveyors, Stackers and much more. We also have parts for Robbins, Tee Lok, Klaisler, Alpine and MiTek equipment at a fair price. Stop by our booth to see all that we have to offer.
- Ms. Jeri Ashcraft • 517-323-1996 • 517-327-3451 fax • www.nwhrooftrussequipment.com
onCENTER Bluelinx Engineered Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #627
- SBCA Member
BlueLinx is an industry leader in the distribution of engineered products with an integrated network of manufacturers with extensive wood supply, and the newest production technology, resulting in high quality products, world class service, and competitive value.
- Ms. Jodi Foster • 770-953-7000 • 770-221-8119 fax • bluelinxco.com
PANELS PLUS — 900 sq.ft. — Booth #1201
- SBCA Member
Panels Plus offers solutions for both wood and light gauge steel component manufacturing. With experienced labor becoming scarce and demands for manufactured components on the rise, our goal is to help you with solutions to your component manufacturing needs. We are confident in helping bring success to your business by being your source for wood and light gauge steel wall panel equipment. Together we can design a solution to help with your company's requirements.
- Mr. Tim Kaasa • 507-377-5341 • 507-369-0524 fax • www.panplus.com
ParinTech — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1332
- New Exhibitor
ParinTech is a software company that services the construction and manufacturing industries by supplying middleware applications that integrate Design, Production, Inventory Tracking and Site information all through the same cloud based system. We have created applications that are compatible with MiTek and CSD design softwares to make integration seamless with your current system.
- Mr. Darren Fish • 518-396-5594 • www.parintech.com
Paslode (sharing space with Alpine) — Booth #101
- SBCA Member
Paslode is the premiere provider of innovative wood fastening solutions. For over 60 years, professional contractors and component manufactures have relied on Paslode to drive production efficiency, customer satisfaction and business results. Paslode continues to deliver a broad range of performance-proven, high quality fastening solutions focused upon the needs of production facilities and are compatible with all wall panel equipment manufacturers.
- Mr. Pat Ryan • 847-778-8724 • 847-634-1006 fax • www.alpineitw.com
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1127
- SBCA Member
PLM is the premier insurance provider 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 and carry an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent). For more information, contact us at 800-752-1895 or at www.plmins.com.
- Ms. Charlotte Friend • 267-825-9352 • 267-825-9351 fax • www.plmins.com
Pratt Industries, Inc. — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #618
- SBCA Member
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. www.prattinc.com
- Ms. Bailey Smith • 269-465-7676 x119 • 269-465-7677 fax • www.prattinc.com
Precision Equipment Mfg. — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #1019
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
Precision Equipment Company manufactures quality truss roller trailers with your specific needs in mind. Whether it's a truck mounted roller bed, gooseneck, standard or an extendable length truss roller trailer Precision has a trailer to fit your needs. With standard options such as Air Ride suspension to protect your load, head ache racks and a full 2-year warranty. Precision trailers assist customers increase their bottom line year after year.
- Mr. Brian Messerschmidt • 701-551-2012 • 701-280-0946 fax • www.precisionequipmfg.com
QuickTie Systems — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1126
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Bob Frosio • 904-516-3879 • 904-281-0526 fax • www.quicktiesystems.com
Randek — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1226
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Johan Larsholm • +46706405387 • +46 346 55701 fax • www.randek.com
Rex Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1137
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Chuck Smith • 850-263-1861 • 850-263-2059 fax • www.rex-lumber.com
Rhino Steel Corporation — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #1219
- SBCA Member
Rhino Headers are patent pending engineered steel headers that offer lower costs, less waste, and a significant increase in R-value for header space. Rhino Headers are a 16 gauge galvanized steel webbing that forms a powerful micro-truss for the header space. Using Rhino Headers will increase the R-value from R-3 for traditional wood headers to R-21 or better by allowing you to insulate in and around the header space. www.rhinoheaders.com
- Mr. Jeffrey Watts • 425-443-8682 • www.rhinoheaders.com
Richmond International Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #423
- SBCA Member
Richmond International Forest Products is a lumber & panel wholesale and distribution company based in Richmond, VA. Our team is committed to professional partnerships that offer innovative supply and logistic solutions to lumber yards and manufacturing facilities across the nation. Our veteran trading floor is made up of 6 departments which include SYP, SPF, Import & Domestic Plywood, OSB and Eastern White Pine. We bring a diverse product mix to the table, in both commodity and specialty items. We will do things right for you.
- Mr. Clayton Williams • 804-747-0111 • 804-270-4547 fax • www.rifp.com
Sauter Timber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1110
- SBCA Member
Sauter Timber provides Heavy Timber fabrication. This goes from small heavy timber decorative brackets, trusses to structural full timber frames, either residential or commercial. CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) is also a product we fabricate and supply.
- Mr. Reinhard Sauter • 865-354-6363 • 530-420-3515 fax • www.Sauter-Timber.com
SBC Magazine (sharing space with SBCA) — 0 sq.ft. — Booth #404
The mission of SBC Magazine is to inform those engaged in the structural building components industry, which includes the membership of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), in an effort to promote their common interests. Further, the magazine strives to ensure growth, continuity and increased professionalism in this industry by staying abreast of leading-edge issues and serving as the industry's primary source of information. The exclusive focus of SBC Magazine's editorial content is on the products and issues of importance to manufacturers and distributors of structural building components. Your feedback and article ideas are welcomed at email@example.com.
- Ms. Melinda Caldwell • 608-310-6706 • 608-274-3329 fax • www.sbcmag.info
Seaboard International Forest Products — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1224
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
Seaboard International Forest Products is a premier lumber and structural panels supplier. Operating since 1983, we continue to set the bar among wholesalers. Moving close to 1 billion feet of product annually and operating from 40 reloads, 400+ manufacturers and over 1500 customers rely on us to bridge supply and demand, and put together the best trades in terms of volume, price, and delivery every day. Supported by our experienced rail and trucking department arranging on-time delivery across 48 states, our team of 30 traders have an average tenure of more than 15 years with us...we know the market. Averaging 15-20 million feet of inventory on the ground at any given time...we're never off market. Offering: Eastern & Western SPF, Doug-Fir, Hem-Fir, Euro Spruce, and Southern Yellow Pine…MSR, MEL, DSS, SS, #1, #2, #3 from 2ft to 20ft.
- Mr. Cary Sullivan • 603-881-3700 x268 • 603-598-2280 fax • www.sifp.com
Sellick Equipment Limited — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #413
- SBCA Member
Sellick Equipment manufactures a full line of rough terrain forklifts and truck mounted forklifts. The S Series line has a capacity to 16,000 lbs and is available in four wheel drive. The STM series of truck mounted machines is now available in a multi-directional model for long loads.
- Mr. Dell White • 519-738-2255 x229 • 519-738-3477 fax • www.sellickequipment.com
SEMA Software — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1215
- New Exhibitor
SEMA - Software for timber construction, stair design and sheet metal work. SEMA has been the market and technology leader providing expertise and know-how as a reliable partner for more than 8,500 customers in 54 countries for more than 30 years.
- Mr. Alfred Porsche • 780-721-0611 • www.sema-soft.de
Senco Brands — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #711
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
SENCO Brands is a leader in developing and manufacturing power fastening systems for use in residential and commercial construction, and in-plant manufacturing and industrial applications. For more than 60 years, SENCO has delivered innovative fastening solutions that enhance productivity and safety on jobsites and in workplaces around the world. We offer a comprehensive line of pneumatic and battery powered nailers, staplers, screwdrivers, and associated fasteners for hardworking professionals that take pride in getting the job done!
- Mr. Tom Tracy • 513-388-2000 x4145 • 330-645-6070 fax • www.senco.com
Sherwood Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1112
- SBCA Member
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.
- Ms. Julianne Schultz • 631-232-9191 x1140 • 631-232-1976 fax • www.sherwoodlumber.com
Simpson Strong-Tie — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #703
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
Visiting component manufacturers has never been more exciting! With each visit, we learn more about your needs, which helps us improve our software and better serve your business. Three years ago, we transitioned away from our legacy software and began developing programs based on customer feedback. This resulted in our Component Solutions™ (CS) Truss Studio™ software, which offers simple, yet robust tools for truss design. We complement CS Truss Studio with our project management software, CS Director™, which offers support for both your onsite and remote design staff with its cloud-compatible architecture. When you combine our innovative software with our high-quality truss connector plates, world-class customer support and comprehensive software training, you get a complete offering for all your component manufacturing needs. Come check out everything we have to offer at our BCMC booth!
- Ms. Frankie Emerson • 925-560-9081 • 925-833-1496 fax • www.strongtie.com
SL-Laser Systems LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1114
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Chris Wyatt • 704-561-9990 x 106 • 704-561-9994 fax • www.sl-laser.com
Smart Components by: Trussed, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #913
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
Smart Components® Shear Wall Panels are quality controlled, prefabricated trussed frames, engineered to resist wind and seismic lateral forces applied to wall structures. Integrating traditional truss construction and All-Thread Rod Technology, Smart Components® shear wall panels are designed to meet the critical demand loads for each project, while providing architects and engineers the ultimate design flexibility. Our shear wall panels replace structural wall sheathing, costly conventional shear walls and steel moment frames.
- Mr. Mark Swanson • 951-490-6332 x3 • www.smartcomponents.us
Southern Mississippi Trading LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #313
- SBCA Member
As the leading wholesale trading company in the Southern United States, Southern Mississippi Trading offers a diverse selection of lumber, building panels and other building materials including closeouts and wood products. SMT has been built through the values and character of each of its employees. Our team of 30+ professionals has over 400 years of experience combined, offering up-to-date market and product knowledge along with competitive prices and strong distribution capabilities. It is our love of the business and the satisfaction we get from helping our customers that motivate us every day - call to experience our "Southern Hospitality".
- Mr. Don Law • 601-671-3205 • 601-735-2602 fax • www.smtmiss.com
Square 1 Design & Manufacture/Spida — 5,200 sq.ft. — Booth #119, 125
- SBCA Member
We have designed each exhibit with unparalleled access. The most advanced PC and PLC programming embedded in production equipment on interactive display. Witness some of the fastest wall production equipment, ON THE SHOW FLOOR, LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS! Come join us in October as we Raise The Stakes in our 5200 sq. ft. booth.
- Ms. Melissa Ford • 317-927-8517 • 866-646-5771 fax • www.square1design.com
Stiles Machinery, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #933
- SBCA Member
Stiles Machinery offers the latest automated technology for the construction industry to quickly and reliably manufacture complete structural framing and fenestration for light commercial and residential construction. We offer stand-alone machines that can speed your production and reduce your labor costs or we can help you develop a completely integrated line of machinery, tooling and processes for high efficiency and low waste in standard, advanced or engineered framing. Proudly featuring Weinmann, a leading manufacturer of machinery, equipment and systems for timber houses, Stiles is your single best source for the tools and knowledge you need to be competitive in your market.
- Mr. Robert Slater • 616-698-7500 • 616-698-9411 fax • www.stilesmachinery.com
Stromab USA — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #718
- SBCA Member
Stromab USA: Since 1965 an exclusively Italian manufacturer of Industrial Heavy-Duty saws. The Automatic CT600, angle cutting / optimizing saw, with up-cut saw blade rotating +70° to -70° for cutting miters in truss construction. the CT600 utilizes (6) criteria optimization (maximizing yield is one optimization criteria) and downloadable cut-lists from the desktop. Reading Excel .CSV and .BTL files with 1,000 File (cut-list) memory to easily access repetitive cut-lists without re-entering the data. Options include: Automatic cross transfer loader, automatic out-feed sorter, label maker or laser printer and chalk mark defecting allowing the use of lower grade material. Stacking material for repetitive cuts quickly increases output. At a cost considerably less than any other angle cutting system. contact firstname.lastname@example.com for additional information or (704) 392-0110 ext. 107.
- Mr. Paul E. Rhoades • 704-392-0110 x107 • 704-394-0410 fax • www.macoser.com
Structural Building Components Association — 800 sq.ft. — Booth #404
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.
- Ms. Trish L. Kutz • 608-274-4849 x168 • 608-274-3329 fax • www.sbcindustry.com
Sundial Software — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #421
- SBCA Member
- SBC Silver Advertiser
Based on 35 years as a truss plant owner, Steve Farroh knows labor tracking software should be simple, yet robust. Sundial delivers software specifically designed for the component industry, so you can know your costs on every job and every item. Monitor and measure productivity in real time, optimize your team, reward your employees with incentives and build more with the labor you have.
- Mr. Steve Farroh • 480-365-8698 • www.sundialsoftware.net
T. R. MILLER MILL COMPANY, INC. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #327
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.
- Ms. Chrystal Hillman • 251-867-4331 x228 • 251-867-6882 fax • www.trmillermill.com
The Truss Plate Institute — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #419
- SBCA Member
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!
- Mr. Michael A. Cassidy, R.A. • 703-683-1010 • 866-501-4012 fax • www.tpinst.org
TIMBER PRODUCTS INSPECTION, INC. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1139
- SBCA Member
- New Exhibitor
Timber Products Inspection Inc. (TP) is an independent, third party wood products inspection, testing and consulting company. TP's corporate office is located in Conyers, GA with an additional facility in Vancouver, Washington and field representation throughout the United States. TP provides professional forest inspection services to most of the wood products industry. TP has grown to provide high quality assurance services to the following facilities: grade stamping; pressure treating; heat treating; panel manufacturing; pallet manufacturing; log/timber frame manufacturing; truss manufacturing; utility product manufacturing, engineered products manufacturing, and green building programs. Whether it's sawmilling drying, component fabrication, treating or gluing, we know wood, and we know it better than anyone else.
- Mr. David Conner • 770-922-8000 • 770-922-1290 fax • www.tpinspection.com
Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #621
- SBCA Member
The most Comprehensive and Refined consulting service in the component industry. No one is better than TDC to provide your company with Proven Results. See the many Testimonial of Services at "http://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/" Go beyond the typical vendor recommendations for your operations and do what more than 100+ different companies have dared to do. Consultation options are single week evaluation, training, and recommendations. And also, multi-week assistance for implementation. 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.
- Consulting Services – 50% shop / 50% everything else
- Business Broker Referral Services –Buy/Sell/Mergers
- Communication Software System - AppWright
100+ Consultations - 25+ Years in the Industry - 15 Years in the Consultation Business
- Mr. Todd Drummond • 603-763-8857 • www.todd-drummond.com
Tolko Marketing and Sales — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1225
- SBCA Member
Tolko is a family-owned company with over 60 years of experience in the forest industry. We are a strong wood products company with a solid reputation diversified by geography, products, and markets. We deliver on our promises and continually search out new opportunities to develop strong partnerships.
- Mr. Rick Stoltz • 250-549-5352 • 250-545-0395 fax • www.tolko.com
Trebnick Tags & Labels — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1227
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Russ Neeley • 937-743-1550 • 937-743-1558 fax • www.trebnick.com
Triad — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #319
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
Designed completely with the builder's needs in mind, Triad's wall panel systems are more than just machinery, they're tuned integrated systems. As the forerunner in the wall panel industry, Triad knows what you want; high production, reduced costs and minimal lead-time. In today's highly competitive housing market, these factors are absolutely essential for the survival of the builder and developer. Triad can help you not only keep competitive, but stay well ahead of the competition. Since 1960, Triad has been the builders' source for automated machine tools for the housing industry, including: wood wall panel equipment, steel framing equipment, stair building machines, window framing machines, material handling carts, and more. TRIAD HAS BEEN THE TRIED AND TRUE LEADER FOR OVER 50 YEARS… HIGH-VOLUME OR LOW-VOLUME, TRIAD IS THERE FOR YOU!
- Mr. Lowell Tuma • 800-568-7423 x126 • 308-384-8326 fax • www.TriadMachines.com
Truss Machinery Connections, Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #325
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 46 states and 15 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.
- Mr. Doug Johnson • 800-580-6430 x101 • 800-580-6424 fax • www.trussmachineryconnections.com
Trussmatic — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #726
- SBCA Member
Trussmatic Oy develops, sells and produces full automatic production lines for roof truss manufacturers. The production capacity of the highly efficient assembly solution can be tailored to customer requirements. The line is based on a space saving layout and lean manufacturing to optimize material and information flow. The smart robotics solution gives cost savings and excellent truss quality.
- Mr. Matti Lehtipuu • +358 40 525 5103 • www.trussmatic.com
UFP Robbins Wood Preserving — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1213
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Bob Tavernier • 828-693-9668 • 828-693-9660 fax • www.robbinslumber.com
Union Pacific Railroad — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #723
- New Exhibitor
Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
- Mr. RaShawn Smarr • 402-544-8960 • www.up.com
Vaagen Brothers Lumber — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1015
- SBCA Member
Vaagen Brothers Lumber is a family owned small log mill located in North East Washington that produces over 200 million feet of random length 8'-20' MSR lumber per year. Products include: 2x4 Doug Fir Larch in 1800f, 2100f, 2400f, 2850f, 2x6 Doug Fir Larch 1950f, 2100f, 2400f, 2850f, 2x8 Doug Fir Larch 1950f, 2250f. 2x4 SPF/SPFs 1650f, 2100f, 2400f, 2x6 SPF/SPFs 1650f,2100f, 2400f, 2x8 SPF/SPFs 1950f. Other products include 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 White Fir 2&Btr as well as Select Structural as well as 8' and 10' 2x10's in all three species. BNSF is our rail carrier.
- Mr. John Branstetter • 509-684-5071 x206 • 509-684-2168 fax • www.vaagenbros.com
Vekta USA — 500 sq.ft. — Booth #518
- SBCA Member
Automated linear saw "Razer" manufacturer. Material handling and precision printing products.
- Mr. Jeff Serrano • 907-230-8276 • www.vektausa.com
Viking Forest Products, LLC — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #329
- SBCA Member
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 33 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 55 plus years of combined truss lumber experience go to work for you.
- Mr. Greg Carlson • 952-941-6512 • 952-941-4633 fax • www.vikingforest.com
Wasserman & Associates — 600 sq.ft. — Booth #611
- SBCA Member
- SBC Bronze Advertiser
Wasserman & Associates will be displaying a New Framing Table with Programmable Single Tool Panel Bridge, Sub-Component Nailer & Wall Panel Accessory Equipment in our booth. The machines are 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.
- Mr. Rod Wasserman • 402-761-2421 • 402-761-2422 fax • www.wasserman-associates.com
Wescana Industries Inc. — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #528
- SBCA Member
Wescana Industries is a manufacturer of truss production machinery. Our product line includes, roller gantries, finish presses, truss stackers, hydraulic presses, conveyor systems and floor truss machines. Wescana also provides parts and service for all makes and models of machinery. Please visit our website for detailed information on our machinery line.
- Mr. Amir Ahmadi • 403-617-8738 4036178738 • 403-723-0717 fax • www.wescana.ca
West Fraser — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #1218
- SBCA Member
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.
- Mr. Earl Johnson • 800-841-2507 • 901-620-4204 fax • www.westfraser.com
Weston Forest — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1129
- SBCA Member
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 can offer you mixed truckloads of lumber and panel products virtually anywhere in Canada and the eastern United States.
- Mr. Steven Rustja • 905-677-0179 • www.westonforest.com
Weyerhaeuser — 100 sq.ft. — Booth #1310
- SBCA Member
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 www.Weyerhaeuser.com.
- Ms. Kelly Beckwith • 303-967-1535 • 303-770-1472 fax • www.wy.com
Williams Robotics Inc — 400 sq.ft. — Booth #641
- SBCA Member
Williams Robotics is excited to attend the BCMC Show in Omaha. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there and talk about how our Robotic Automation can help the industry. We have a great new product called the "Catcher" that we will display as well as our other wall panel and floor truss Robots.
- Mr. Walker Harris • 919-291-2715 • www.williamsrobotics.com
Wood Truss Systems, Inc. — 200 sq.ft. — Booth #432
- SBCA Member
- SBC Gold Advertiser
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Academic institutions with multiple classes available will need this add-on to enroll students in multiple classes simultaneously. Unlock your school's potential with this key management tool!
Internal dashboard messaging lets users communicate internally. Improve communication between school members with our fully featured internal messaging system. Send important messages from your dashboard to any other user or group of users.
Get all of our add-on features for a fraction of the cost of purchasing each one individually! As an additional bonus, we include free technical support for one year. Make the most of your WPSchoolPress system with our help!
Keep your users in the loop! With this add-on, you can send SMS notifications to students, parents, and teachers. Automate attendance reporting and inform the school community about important events and emergencies with this crucial tool.
Register all of your students, parents, and teachers with one click using our bulk import/export solution. This add-on addresses the time-consuming process of manually entering new users into the WPschoolPress system.

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|lightsd is a daemon that allows you to control your LIFX smart bulbs via a nice and local API.
|Has website
|https://github.com/lopter/lightsd, https://downloads.lightsd.io/, https://docs.lightsd.io/latest/
|Persons working on
|Anarchist Village, IOT
|Other projects...
lightsd, a daemon to control smart bulbs
lightsd acts a central point of control for your [ http://lifx.co/ | LIFX ] WiFi bulbs. lightsd should be a small, simple and fast daemon exposing an easy to use protocol inspired by how [ http://www.musicpd.org/ | musicpd ] works. Having to run a daemon to control your LIFX bulbs may seem a little bit backward but has some advantages:
- no discovery delay ever, you get all the bulbs and their state right away;
- lightsd is always in sync with the bulbs and always knows their state;
- lightsd act as an abstraction layer and can expose new discovery mechanisms and an unified API across different kind of smart bulbs;
- lightsd let you place your bulbs in a totally separate and closed network.
Current features
lightsd discovers your LIFX bulbs, stays in sync with them and support the following commands through a [ http://www.jsonrpc.org/specification | JSON-RPC ] interface:
- power_off (with auto-retry);
- power_on (with auto-retry);
- power_toggle (power on if off and vice-versa, with auto-retry);
- set_light_from_hsbk;
- set_waveform (change the light according to a function like SAW or SINE);
- get_light_state;
- set_label;
- tag/untag (group/ungroup bulbs together).
The JSON-RPC interface works on top of TCP/IPv4/v6, Unix sockets, or over a command pipe (named pipe, see mkfifo(1)).
lightsd can target single or multiple bulbs at once:
- by device address;
- by device label;
- by tag;
- broadcast;
- composite (list of targets);
lightsd works and is developed against a variety of LIFX firmwares from the oldest ones to the newest ones.
lightsd is packaged for Mac OS X, Arch Linux, Debian based systems and OpenWRT. Check out http://lightsd.readthedocs.org/en/latest/ for installation instructions and a walk-through some interactive examples.
lightsd aims to be highly portable on any slightly POSIX system and on any kind of hardware including embedded devices. Hence why lightsd is written in C with reasonable dependencies:
- libevent ≥ 2.0.19 (released in May 2012);
- CMake ≥ 2.8.9 (released in August 2012): only if you want to build lightsd from its sources.
lightsd is actively developed and tested from Arch Linux, Debian, Mac OS X, OpenWRT and OpenBSD; both for 32/64 bits and little/big endian architectures.
Feel free to reach out via email or irc [ #lightsd | irc://chat.freenode.net/#lightsd ] on Freenode, insist if I don't reply). As the project name implies, I'm fairly interested in other smart bulbs.


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Cape Town - England captain Eoin Morgan has said that they weren't prepared to play on a used pitch in their Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan.
Pakistan cruised to a victory and a place in the final after bowling England out for 211 on a worn pitch in Cardiff.
"We left ourselves short today adapting to conditions," Morgan said.
"Great cricket in this tournament, and we weren't anywhere close to it today. Fair credit to Pakistan. They played brilliantly."
The skipper admitted they struggled to play their usual explosive brand of cricket on a sluggish wicket at Sophia Gardens.
"I don't think there was any home advantage," he said.
"We knew that we were going to play on a used wicket at some stage in this tournament, and we found out the other day that today was going to be on a used wicket. And having watched the game against Sri Lanka, we actually didn't think it was that bad. But certainly today it was. Coming from Edgbaston, it was obviously a big jump in pace and bounce and too much of an ask for us to adjust to.
"I thought they bowled really well. They adjusted to conditions extremely well, and the wicket was obviously slow and low, and hard to get away to start with. Every partnership we had started behind the rate, which put us under the pump a little bit, and none of our batsmen seemed to get away."
Morgan dismissed any suggestion of arrogance or overconfidence heading into the clash with Pakistan.
"We certainly weren't overconfident. We played against some really good sides recently, and we've managed to beat them, but that hasn't gone to our heads at all. I think going into today's game, knowing that we were going to play on a used wicket, potentially brought Pakistan's game closer to their home. So it was a big challenge and one that was too far for us," he said.


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Yes There are Real Life Super Heros…
Someone sent me a Youtube Video Cip in the office that caught my attention. This was not a TV Show, Not a Movie Character? it featured a real-life crime fighter. A man who walks the street in a mask and cape trying to help others….
Video of Cincinnati's Real Life Masked Super Hero
Cincinnati's Masked Super Hero: Part 2
Video of Cincinnati's Real Life Masked Super Hero Part 2
With the recent release of the? X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie launch the timing of this was just too good to pass up. As I read through this blog, it was too good not to update.
As I did some more research the story kept getting better and better. I always knew if there were real superheros they would come in many shapes and sizes. Well this is a registry on the Internet where they can register themselves. Its also a place were you can request help from a real superhero.
Link to The World Superhero Registry
Next time your database is down I would suggest you call the Hero's at Ntirety. Next Time you need a man/woman who walks the street in a mask and cape trying to help others put your request in at the World Superhero Registry
Ntirety ? A Division of Hosting
My Personal Twitter Account:?Michael_Corey
Ntirety Corporate Twitter Account:?Ntirety


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|Written by Sam McCarter, the author of Ready for IELTS and Tips for IELTS
|Innovative exercises help you work on essential listneing skills for the IELTS exam.
|Each listening skill is explained with examples and an interactive exercise.
|A detailed overview of the listening section of the IELTS exam


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The Indian Pharmaceutical Sector: The Indian pharmaceutical industry is touted by many as one of the largest of the developing world, and has also gained a reputation for producing high quality, low cost generic drugs.
The demand for a skilled workforce to power this sector, now presents unprecedented employment opportunities for aspirants.
Research and development: Research and development has several areas. The area a student chooses within R&D depends on his interest and passion. On one level he can work in drug discovery, which is discovery of a new molecule. R&D can pertain to the development of generic products, analytical R&D, API (Active Pharmaceutical ingredients) or bulk drugs R&D or development of formulation all of which have their own super specializations.
NCE or discovery research for a New Chemical Entity is a very promising area. There is a lot of reverse brain drain in this space, and we are able to attract people from the US and UK to pursue research here. This area therefore offers an opportunity to work with the best minds from across the world.
R&D can also deal with drug delivery, which can be in the form of a tablet, capsule or injection. While meat is considered food, you cannot consume it in its raw form. You have to cook it. Similarly, you need to consume drugs through the correct delivery. There are also tremendous opportunities in this area.
Quality control:
Quality control is a very critical function of the pharmaceutical industry. Besides researching and developing new drugs, there is also a need to ensure that drugs can be marketed as those that produce results. Which are safe consistent and predictable. Considering the pace at which this sector is producing better, more effective drugs, there is also a need for more accurate and sophisticated analytical methods to aid their evaluation.
Manufacturing pertains to actual production of the drug. In manufacturing, as aspirant can either be involved in API manufacturing while someone with a pharmacy background can also build a career in manufacturing formulations.
Clinical research:
Screening of drugs involves testing new drugs or formulations on animal models, or conducting clinical research which is essentially human testing. Clinical research has recently witnessed a lot of international interest with foreign companies coming to India to conduct clinical research.
Pharma is a regulated industry the world over, and professionals, who can manage regulatory affairs, are in high demand. You can't sell drugs like you sell anything else. Regulation is essentially a government affair and it is an art and science to keep abreast of all regulatory norms in the country. The regulatory sphere is not just a government sphere. For instance, if a company wants to market its product in the US then they have to go by USFDA (United States Food and Drug Association) guidelines. For this, they will have advisors within the company as well.
Registered pharmacist:
Unlike pharmacies and pharmacists in India, pharmacists abroad play a very important role. It is because of this gap that needs to be bridged this area offers innumerable opportunities. Pharmacists abroad are called registered pharmacists. Just like a doctor would require a license to practice medicine, they require a license to practice pharmacy. They have to pass a test and register. This is a very lucrative job abroad and offers a very high salary when patients take a doctor's prescription to the pharmacy, the pharmacist will determine if everything seems in order. If he feels there has been an error in the prescription he has the authority to call the doctor and tell him so and also request him to make a change.
The pharmacy Council of India has started a six year program. Pharma D to provide training in this discipline.
Medical representatives or sales people must interact with physicians to promote new drugs or formulation. A person with a background in pharmacy, an MBA or even qualification within the science stream can pursue a career in sales and marketing.
Marketing is extremely important in the pharmaceutical sector. The Marketing professional deals with selling competition mapping and determining which product has more potential and the strategy for the product. He should ideally have a B Pharma with an MBA degree.
CRAM or customers Research and manufacturing is a booming area. Because of cost cuts, many foreign pharma companies outsource their manufacturing to India. Before this, their assets in India get USFDA approved after they are brought up to the prescribed standard.
Though there are PSUs like Hindustan Antibiotics and Indian Drug and Pharmaceuticals (IDPL), they are not in very good shape. Pharma students can also work with NGOs involved in public health like with the Rural Health Commission.
There are opportunities across the spectrum for support function like finance, supply chain, human resources, IT and legal for which formal education in the respective domains is required. All good companies have a legal unit, with professionals who determine whether a drug the company is planning to develop is patentable.


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Garage door Safety Reminders
Garage Doors Staten Island New York
Do you have a newly installed garage door, planning to get one installed, or just simply want to read about household safety measures? Well, you've found what you've been looking for. Here are a few garage door safety reminders for both children and adults alike.
- Keep your garage door in check; it needs to be maintained properly to ensure that it is operating safely. We recommend an annual maintenance check by a trained technician but there are also a few simple safety checks you can perform yourself.
- When the garage door is not functioning properly and you've already tried fixing the little problems yourself but still couldn't get it to work, call a trained service technician. Remember, your garage door is electrically operated and therefore could cause electrocution and lead to injuries that are fatal if mishandled.
- In the event that you accidentally backed into your garage door (being busy and in a constant hurry and all), call a trained technician to have a look at it. Though it may look physically OK, there is still a chance that your operating system might have been misaligned which could lead to further accidents.
- Always keep an eye while opening and closing your garage door until is fully opened or closed. Be sure that no one tries to enter or exit while it is still moving.
- Keep away from a moving garage door. Don't try to sneak in by racing under while the garage door is still in motion.
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The International Workshop on Reliability for Advanced Technology
On February 16, 2017, the International Workshop on Reliability for Advanced Technology was conducted at the National Taiwan University Convention Center. This forum is a one-day, morning session inviting internationally renowned scholars related to reliability, including Professor Rachid Yazami from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Professor Michael G. Pecht from the University of Maryland, and Dr. ChihHsun Chu, Technical Director of NIKON Technology, to give speeches. In the afternoon, research papers and ideas were published by domestic scholars related to reliability technology in China. In the afternoon seminar, the topics for discussion were divided into power battery device / system, mechanical system reliability mechanical devices / systems, quality assurance / control; quality engineering and electronic devices / systems.「可靠度工程研究中心」在科技部工程科技推展中心指導與支持下,於 2017 年2 月 16 日假台灣大學集思會議中心辦理「可靠度應用於先進技術」國際論壇(International Workshop on Reliability for Advanced Technology)。本論壇為期一日,上午時段邀請可靠度相關之國際馳名學者包括新加坡南洋理工大學 Rachid Yazami 教授、美國馬里蘭大學 Michael G. Pecht 教授與國內閎康科技技術長 ChihHsun Chu 博士等發表專題演講。下午時段則由國內可靠度技術相關之國內學者發表研究論文與心得,在下午之分組研討中為使研討聚焦,分組研討議題共分成動力電池可靠度(power battery device/system)、機械系統可靠度(mechanical devices/systems)、品質確保控制與工程(quality assurance/control ; quality engineering)與電子元件與系統之可靠度(electronic devices/systems)。


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Minneapolis cops to cyclists: It's 'not smart' to ride in snow and ice
Sunday evening was cold, but not an altogether unpleasant time to be out on a bike.
Roads were slick, and plenty of bike lanes had gotten only a cursory plow. But if you're prepared—outfitted with lights and layers and studded tires, like Risa Hustad and Ward Rubrecht were on their way home from Blue Door Pub in Longfellow—it was an okay night for a ride.
That is, until around 9:45 p.m., as the two waited at a red light heading west on 35th Street in south Minneapolis. That's when Hustad says a Minneapolis Police car pulled up and stopped in the oncoming traffic lane to the riders' left, and an officer rolled down a window to tell them: "It's not smart to be out for a ride tonight."
"I told them that it was a perfectly safe night to be riding a bike, but not a safe night for driving a car," recalls Rubrecht, who says the cops replied that it's "a lot safer" to be in a car.
"We had just come from pulling somebody out of a snow bank in their car," Hustad laughs. "We knew firsthand that people were sliding all over the road in their cars."
Number of drivers we saw crashing into shit or recently having crashed into shit: 6— MPLS Bike Wrath (@mplsbikewrath) December 2, 2019
Number of @MinneapolisPD police cars (#323) that pulled illegally into the oncoming lane to tell us that it isn't a safe night to be cycling: 1
Rubrecht (who has worked and written for City Pages) and Hustad tried asking officers for their badge numbers, but they drove off after the light turned green.
When Hustad shared their story on Facebook, other cyclists reacted with similar experiences from over the years. One recalled being shamed by an officer after a driver rear-ended their bike. Another, Christof Mitchell, said a warning about riding conditions was the kicker after cops pulled them over as they biked down Nicollet Avenue last winter.
"They asked me what I was doing," Mitchell says. "I told them I was working. They asked if they could look in my bag."
Mitchell, a bike messenger, agreed, so long as it was quick—they were in the middle of a run. And then, "[The officers] said it's too dangerous to be biking out here. And told me to go home." Mitchell just nodded and continued with the trip.
"Bicyclists are welcome to operate their bicycles anywhere in accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance," Minneapolis Police Department spokesman John Elder wrote in an email to City Pages. Per that ordinance (available in full here): "As vehicle operators, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as operators of any other vehicle on the road with certain exceptions."
Riding in icy conditions isn't one of them.
In fact, "Bikes are the only vehicles that are allowed to be on Minnesotan roads with studs on them," says Hustad, who plans on following up with Minneapolis' third police precinct about their encounter. "We have the best stopping power of any vehicle legal on the roads."
Rubrecht said the interaction left him with a lot of feelings: anger with police for buying into the idea that the safest transit option is to surround ourselves with "4,000-pound rolling sledgehammers of death," and frustration with their dissuading two law-abiding road users from exercising their rights, "rather than spending that time and energy ticketing drivers for failure to drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions."
"[It] makes me angry and scared for my fellow cyclists and pedestrians who are less privileged than myself or who were not riding in a pair," he adds, "who may have been much more frightened in these sort of interactions than my cismale, white, straight-presenting self."


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I bought Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion Pack for daughter for Christmas. She has been successfully playing Sims 3 base game for months. We tried to install expansion pack and it comes up with an error message saying it cannot detect an installed version of Sims 3 and then just stops. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing Sims 3 base game, but still when I went to install Supernatural it won't accept that Sims 3 base game is installed. InstallShield wizard starts but doesn't complete opening before the error message comes up.
Have you ever updated the base game? I believe you need to have the latest patch installed before you can install the expansion pack.


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Navel piercings may be the most commonly performed body piercing below the neck -- in fact, they're possibly only second to earlobe piercings in popularity. As it happens, they are also one of the trickiest to place and hardest to heal. One key to belly-button piercing success is to choose the right kind of jewelry for the initial placement. The metal must be smooth and hypoallergenic, so as to minimize irritation and adverse reactions.
Surgical Stainless Steel
Surgical-grade stainless steel is the go-to option for most initial body piercings, including navel piercings. It's inexpensive and highly durable. Its one disadvantage is that it's relatively heavy compared to other choices. Make sure that your piercer is using true implant-designation steel alloys, as some stainless-steel body jewelry is made of inferior material that could cause irritation or delay healing.
Go for the Gold
Gold jewelry is another possibility for an initial navel piercing. The gold should be between 14 and 18 carats; any higher is too soft for use. It should also be made of a nickel-free alloy; make sure your piercer is reputable and knows her sources. Gold's greatest disadvantage is its expense.
Niobium and Titanium
Titanium is light and strong and routinely used for medical implants, so it makes a fine choice for body jewelry. Niobium is a metal similar to titanium and has similar advantages -- it's durable, lightweight and affordable. One unique aspect of both niobium and titanium is that they can be heat-treated, or anodized, to produce different colors -- you can have a pink, purple, green or blue navel ring as you choose. These colors may not last long, however -- especially if there's a lot of friction against the ring.
- The Piercing Bible; Elayne Angel
- Association of Professional Piercers: Jewelry for Initial Piercings
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I Met A Guy With a Foot Fetish And This Is What Happened
I had a painful toothache, so I went looking for odd jobs to pay for my dental surgery. That's when I met a guy on Craigslist.
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Media Services is offering training on using the audiovisual equipment in Provost sponsored smart classrooms. Both new and returning instructors should benefit from these brief seminars. The seminars will include information about any recent changes to the equipment in the rooms.
- Wednesday, January 11th in DuSable Hall 348, from 8:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Thursday, January 12th in DuSable Hall 348, from 8:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Friday, January 13th by appointment during the day (call 815-753-0172)
These seminars are open-ended and run continually so you won't miss a thing no matter when you drop by. A complete demonstration with hands on practice could take a half-hour of your time. If you cannot attend one of the above sessions, please contact Keith Bisplinghoff (815-753-0172) for other training opportunities.


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Meet some of the volunteers we've counted on for years!
Our volunteers provide critical support that help us to carry out our mission of promoting lung health and managing and preventing lung disease. We simply couldn't do what we do without them. We are particularly lucky to have a stable core of devoted in-house volunteers, some of whom have been with us for more than 20 years. Meet Mina, our staff volunteer coordinator as well as a few of our cherished volunteers, Sing, Jean and Nida.


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Que. 1 : Q1) Which of the following is true, in relation to Mediclaim proposal form ? Statement A. The insured warrants the truth of the statements and agrees that the proposal form shall be the basis of the contract. Statement B. The insured consents to the insurer taking medical information from hospital / medical practitioner who has treated the insured.
1. a) Statement A is True
2. b) Statement B is True
3. c) Both are true
4. d) Both are False
Que. 2 : Q2) Critical Illness policy eases the financial pressure of an individual by providing _______on diagnosis of covered condition
1. a) Reimbursement of actual cost
2. b) Lumpsum Payment
3. c) Daily Cash Allowance
4. d) Health Care Services in International Speciality Hospitals
Que. 3 : Q3) ________is the state of unconsciousness with no reaction to external stimuli or internal needs
1. a) Cancer
2. b) Coma
3. c) Heart Attack
4. d) Paralysis
Que. 4 : Q4) _______is the maximum liability for all the claims made during the policy period
1. a) Cashless
2. b) Indemnity
3. c) Fixed Amount
4. d) Lumpsum Payment
Que. 5 : Q5) The collection of data from the insurers and TPA is currently done in India by
1. a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2. b) Tariff Advisory Committee
3. c) IRDA
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Devastating story today. Family of Kayden Mancuso, 7, sent me this photo of her with her stepfather, mother, and brothers. Police say the girl's father Jeffrey Mancuso, 41, killed her then himself. He has a previous record including aggravated assault charges. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/QEHZzxAcdi
The Pennsbury School District will have counseling sessions this week after an apparent murder-suicide took the life of one of their soon-to-be 2nd graders.
Kayden Mancuso, 7, was found dead inside her father's home on Wilde Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk section on Monday. According to reports, Jeff Mancuso killed himself after killing his daughter.
On Sunday evening, Kayden's mother took to Facebook after her daughter did not return home from a weekend at Jeff's house. The couple was in a long standing custody battle, according to various reports.
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with Kayden's funeral expenses. On the page the family explains how Jeff had a "violent and storied history," but was still able to have modified visits with Kayden. The family believes "the system failed."
Family members described Kayden as sweet, smart, and loving. She was enrolled in Pennsbury School District's Edgewood Elementary School.
Principal Stephanie Hultquist wrote in a release, "It is with a heavy heart that I reach out this afternoon to inform you of a tragedy without our community…We send our deepest condolences to the family."
Counseling sessions will take place Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edgewood Elementary located at 899 Oxford Valley Rd. in Morrisville.
Police continue to investigation the deaths.


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Uses 'ggplot2' to create normally distributed violin plots with specified means and standard deviations. This function can be useful in showing hypothetically normal distributions and confidence intervals.
A ggplot2 extension for creating normal violin plots with specified means and standard deviations.
To install the development version of ggnormalviolin, you need to check if devtools is installed. If not, run this:
Once you are sure you have devtools installed, you can install the development version of ggnormalviolin from GitHub by running this code:
Suppose there are 4 hypothetically normal distributions with specific means and standard deviations. They can be plotted like so:
library(ggplot2)library(ggnormalviolin)# Make datad <- data.frame(dist = c("A", "B", "C", "D"),dist_mean = c(80, 90, 110, 130),dist_sd = c(15, 10, 20, 5))# Make base plotp <- ggplot(data = d,aes(x = dist,mu = dist_mean,sigma = dist_sd,fill = dist)) +theme(legend.position = "none")# Add normal violinsp + geom_normalviolin()
Suppose you want to highlight the two tails of the distributions. Set
p_tails to specify the total area of the tails. Thus, if
= 0.05, each tail will represent the outermost 2.5% of the distributions
(i.e, 0.05 = 2 &mult; 0.025).
p + geom_normalviolin(p_tail = 0.05)
Suppose you want to highly only the upper tails. Set
p_upper_tail to
the proportion desired.
p + geom_normalviolin(p_upper_tail = 0.05)
Analogously, you can highlight only the lower tails by setting the
p_lower_tail parameter.
p + geom_normalviolin(p_lower_tail = 0.05)
The defaults for highlighting is accomplished by selecting a subset of
the whole distribution, setting
tail_fill to black, and making the
then making the black fill transparent by setting
tail_alpha = 0.4.
Setting these values to other colors and levels of transparency can
dramatically change the look of the plot.
p + geom_normalviolin(p_tail = 0.05,tail_fill = "white",tail_alpha = 0.8,color = "gray20",size = 0.1)
If you want to omit the left or right side of the violins, you can set
face_left or
face_right parameters to
p + geom_normalviolin(face_left = FALSE)
p + geom_normalviolin(face_right = FALSE,p_tail = 0.05)
You can set the
width of the violin to any size desired.
p + geom_normalviolin(width = 1)
If you want the shape of the distribution to remain constant, map the
width parameter to a multiple of the standard deviation.
p + geom_normalviolin(aes(width = dist_sd * 0.05))
By default, the normal violins extend 4 standard deviations in both
directions. Use the
nsigma parameter to set a different value.
p + geom_normalviolin(nsigma = 1.5)
If you set limits on the y scale, it is possible that some of the violins will be distorted or cut in pieces.
p +geom_normalviolin() +ylim(50,140)
This occurs because data outside the limits is discarded, breaking up
the polygons that compose the violins into smaller pieces. To prevent
such behavior, set the
upper_limit and
lower_limit parameters equal
to the same limits you have specified for the y scale (or any other
values you wish).
p +geom_normalviolin(lower_limit = 50, upper_limit = 140) +ylim(50,140)
Alternately, you can set the limits in
ggplot2::coord_cartesian, which
will zoom the plot instead of discarding the data.
p +geom_normalviolin() +coord_cartesian(ylim = c(50, 140))
Please note that the 'ggnormalviolin project' is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By contributing to this project, you agree to abide by its terms.


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Crossing Eternity is a Romanian/Swedish symphonic power metal band founded in 2017 by experienced musicians who are truly passionate in the way they approach music.
Starting with the recording of their first studio album "The Rising World", the band members aimed for an organic, old school sound, rejecting the temptation of an over-produced record. The adventure started in the summer of 2017, when Manu, band's guitarist and composer, entered the studio with a new band in mind and a lots of good song ideas. On the way, the rest of the band joined the process of recording and producing, working until everything was well done, in January 2018.
Even if the name of the band is new, its members are professional musicians, with 25-30 years of experience on the battlefield. The band's main purpose is to expand the boundaries and spread some magic!
"There is real magic in this world! The soul is asking for it! We just need to listen with love and courage inside us and what you'll find deep inside, then we will find in the outside world!…." – Manu Savu.
"The Rising World" is set to be released on ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on June 15, 2018, featuring an outstanding artwork created by the renowned digital artist Gustavo Sazes.
Pre-orders are already available at the following link:
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"Crossing Eternity" is available as first video and single!
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01 Crossing Eternity
02 Ghost Of A Storm
03 Sand In The Sky
04 High above the crown
05 Kingdome Come
06 Embrace Your Voices
07 Journey To The End Of Dreams
08 Winter Poem
09 Haunted
10 Dreams Fall
11 Angles Cry, Rainbows Hide
12 Spirit Of The Forest
13 War Of Gods
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Company Details
Ningbo Air-Fluid Pneumatic Components Co., Ltd
Ningbo Air-Fluid Pneumatic Components Co., Ltd
Lubrication Fittings & Accessorie,Grease Fitting and Accessories,Lubrication Accessories & Tube
|Payment Type:
|Min. Order:
|1000 Bag/Bags
|Delivery Time:
|7 Days
Model No.: AHPC06-M6*1
Brand: Other
Work Temperature: Normal Temperature
Material: Brass
Work Media: Oil ,Grease
Customized: Customized
Number of Cylinders: Other
Type: Quick Connector
Usage: Air Compressor
Packaging: PE Bag/ Carton /Pallet
Productivity: 10000000
Brand: Air-Fluid
Transportation: Ocean,Land,Air
Place of Origin: China
Supply Ability: 5,000/day
Certificate: ISO9001
HS Code: 84129090
Port: Shanghai,Ningbo
Air-Fluid Push in Fittings Lube Adapter Male Straight. Lengthen Thread 9mm Wich Code No.: AHPC06-M6*1 .
Products'Description: Ningbo Air-Fluid High Pressure Lubrication Systems Push-in Fittings ,Model:AHPC06- M*1 Lengthen Thread with 9 mm ,Weight :10.10g, Height:23.00mm,Hex:S 12.00mm, Thread Length: 9.00mm,Push to Straight Male Connector , Material: Brass & Nickel-Plated , Single O-Ring: A Class NBR Material , Max Pressure:350.00Bar,Threads: M6*0.1 Tube: Nylon, Polyamide, Polyethylene, Polyurethan,Stainless Steel Tube, Diameters: ∅ 4 - ∅ 6- ∅ 1/4 ,Working Media: Oil, grease,Working temperature: -20°C ÷ +80°C. Tubing Parts for Metric Threads.
Cautions:Ningbo Air-Fluid Brass Nickel-Plated Fittings repeatedly connecting or disconnecting the Nylon or PU Hose , which will cause the Scratches covered with Nylon or PU Hose ,The leakage is possible, the correct way is cut off the scratched Nylon or PU Hose end and insert it again to avoid the leakage. Piston Distributor Fittings, Two Port Distributor with Swivel Elbow Push To Connect Fittings .
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Product Categories : Lubrication Systems Fittings