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An informal internship program can be a perfect way to start
SBCA’s Jobsite Package is likely the most economical risk management tool a component manufacturer (CM) can deploy.
A career in component manufacturing offers a “combination of tech and building something with your hands,” says Steve Szymanski of Drexel Truss Systems in Little Chute, Wisconsin.
Charlie was one of the original “four pillars” of Alpine and served as a mentor to many throughout the industry in his almost 50 years in the business.
“Inviting elected officials into our manufacturing plants and building relationships with them can make a world of difference for individual manufacturers and the industry,” says Larry Dix, owner of Apex Truss in Warsaw, Virginia.
Jeff Smith, Trussway’s CEO and president, shares that “it’s crucial to keep your website updated as the ways people want to see things online has changed and current trends and styles of websites have as well.”
Division Manager • G2 National • Sparks, Nevada
Zach (left) with his siblings and his sisters’ dog, Tonks.
Being inducted into the Trussway Hall of Fame is a big deal. Founded in 1972, Trussway has six manufacturing locations spread across the U.S. and services single-family, multi-family, and light-commercial construction segments.
Since I started in this industry a year ago, I have realized there are three major issues that the construction industry is facing: lack of skilled labor, lack of time, and lack of money. Fortunately, components manufacturers (CMs) provide a solution to all three.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), nowhere outside is safe when thunderstorms are in your area.
KA Components’ internship program is a path to a good salary & a place in a unique industry
Welcoming the future of the industry
One CM attends STEM camp to plant the seeds for growing future component manufacturers.
As you hone your WFD tools, one CM shares a reminder: Don’t forget about the importance of developing meaningful relationships with the people right in front of you.
One CM’s creative recruiting leaves no stone unturned
A hands-on approach introduces students to the opportunities available in component manufacturing.
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A recent online poll on the topic of transportation of finished goods was one of our most popular in terms of responses, yet its results indicate most CMs go about it in the same way.
During a recent SBCA Webinar, my friend Larry Dix (Apex Truss) and I were sharing examples of times when component manufacturers (CMs) have shared experiences during SBCA meetings that had an immediate impact on how almost everyone in the room did business.
How SBCA is improving the way CMs measure and manage QC
Sharing your ideas on how to reduce sprained ankles
Mainstream websites cast a broad net – SBCA offers a better approach
CMs from the U.S. seek the bleeding edge in the Outback to avoid future pain
Do you ask the right questions to get the best productivity?
CMs share their perspectives on giving tours to students
We were blessed to come into the industry when there were no computers and be part of so many advancements and the amazing increase in quality and productivity.
As falls continue to be the leading cause of death for construction workers, the Stand-Down helps to highlight the importance of fall protection and raise awareness about common fall hazards and fall prevention best practices.
Pricing is a delicate subject for anyone in the manufacturing business. It’s basically taboo for competitors to discuss and can lead to potential legal trouble.
