Several of the three-minute videos in this library are separated into two audience categories: “builder customer” and “framer customer.” The code required to embed the video on your company’s website is provided with each video below. Review the Toolbox Guidance Documents to explore how these videos can be used to promote specific products or your overall marketing campaign in conjunction with other CM Toolbox materials.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. While lumber production appears in line with capacity, demand continues to outstrip it. Justin and Ken provide some advice on what CMs should do in the short term in this environment and what to expect in the near-future. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.
Steve Stroder and Shawn Overholtzer share how California TrusFrame (CTF) is partnering with their plate supplier and a framing contractor to solve the growing challenge of shear walls in large, wood-framed buildings. Steve and Shawn explain how partnering with MiTek to incorporate their cold-formed steel picture frame product into CTF’s wall panel line has proved to be a win-win solution for field installation. They argue that component manufacturers should take greater advantage of supplier products to design and manufacture even more valuable framing solutions.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Lumber production remains at full capacity (with no short-term solution), while demand continues to stay high. This means lumber continues to be available, but at a high cost. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.
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Monday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 White Sulphur Springs, WV
Open Quarterly Meetings provide a unique chance to learn from component manufacturers from all over the country. Join us!
Please note this OQM is running Monday to Wednesday!
The Greenbrier
101 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 • 866-793-7366 • Directions
Book a Room Online or call 866-793-7366 option 2 (Ask for the SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting group block)
Rate: $199/per night (before taxes and fees). Rates are available through April 23, 2021 based on availability as we are running low on rooms in our block.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Ali Saladin at 224-236-3841 or asaladin@sbcacomponents.com
OQM Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30-5p Financial Review Meeting (Board ONLY)
6-9p Group Dinner
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
7-8a Breakfast
8-8:30a OQM Kick-off
8:30-10:30a Committee Meetings
10:30-10:45a Break
10:45-12p SBCA Update
12-1p Lunch
1-3p Strike Force 1-5 Update & Strike Force 6-10 Planning
3-3:30p Break
3:30-5p Team Building Event
6-9p Group Dinner
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
7-8a Breakfast
8-11a Board Meeting
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SAVE with a Special Deal for Component Manufacturers! Four-Man Teams
Component Manufacturers who sign up 4 players pay for 3 and get 1 FREE! Players must be registered together to take advantage of the discount. Individual players are welcome at the regular price of $150 per person. Individuals signing up for dinner only can register at the bottom of the form. Learn more about the event.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Lumber demand is still extremely high, driving new species diversification in certain regions of the country. Buying has fallen off a bit lately, Justin addresses whether a correction coming. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.
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This event is open to all framers and suppliers. Members and non-members are welcome!
Players may register in teams of four or as individual players ($150 per person). View event information.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Justin thinks we are entering into a buyer’s market and a swift correction on the horizon is possible. Ken says transportation constraints and costs continue to remain high all across the country, and some users are getting creative with species substitution. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Both experts look back at their market correction predictions from the last podcast. Ken gives a quick market lesson with a summertime cookout metaphor and Justin gives an update regarding on-going logistics challenges. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.
Dean Rana and Michael Miller have taken on the tough challenge of selling wall panel systems to Arizona framing contractors. In this episode, Rana and Miller give some insight into how they have convinced framers to move from sticks to panels and explain the value proposition they sell to the market. They also speak to how wall panels excel in a time when building material costs are rising.
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Through a cooperative arrangement, Frame Building News is giving SBCA component manufacturing members the opportunity to be listed in their annual directory of businesses sent out to over 20,000 post-frame builders. If you want to take advantage of this cost-effective way to expand your business in the post-frame market, please fill out and submit the following form by Wednesday, April 28.