Frame Building News

Frame Building News is the official publication of the National Frame Building Association and has more than 22,000 subscribers, most of which make their living in the post-frame industry. It covers news from the NFBA and its annual trade show and conference, Frame Building Expo. It is published five times a year.

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New hydraulic & power attachments for the 
Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 Sawmill

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

Starting in 2012, hydraulic and power attachments will be available to Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 portable band sawmill owners.   Now, the LumberMate can be equipped with hydraulic log loaders, a hydraulic log turner, hydraulic log clamps and hydraulic toe … Read more »

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Lester introduces an engineered single-panel shop door

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jim Austin

Big ag machinery requires big storage. But you have to clear the door first. Lester Building Systems has solved the problem with the introduction of its new Power Pivot single-panel door system.   Targeted to the agricultural market, the door … Read more »

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PFMI: Educating the design community

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jim Austin

NFBA members work as one to promote post-frame opportunities The National Frame Building Association launched the Post-Frame Market Initiative with generous support from members whose pledges were matched by the Binational Softwood Lumber Council. Post-frame builders and suppliers support this … Read more »

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Column: Frame Building Expo, your Gateway to success

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jim Austin
Frame Building News Cover January 2012

  By Larry Edema, chair, NFBA board of directors  /  Make no mistake, the 2012 Frame Building Expo in St. Louis (February 29—March 2) is your “Gateway to Success” — a three-day event offering the latest products, equipment and information … Read more »

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Klauer Manufacturing, EMCO Building Products announce agreement

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jim Austin

Klauer Manufacturing Company and EMCO Building Products announce plans to form a strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths to create an alliance, making them one of the strongest companies in the steel and aluminum building products sector. Klauer … Read more »

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Free webinar: Beyond lead generation — developing leads that turn into sales in 2012

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

They say that “leads are the lifeblood of our business”! And they are right! In fact, in a recent survey conducted with thousands of home services companies, 78 percent of respondents indicated that ‘consistent lead generation’ is currently their biggest … Read more »

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Metal Resources launches new interactive website

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

Metal Resources Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., created new interactive website at www.metalresourcesinc.net. The website features a new section called “Amazing Short Videos,”  highlighting interesting coil products, processes and applications for fabricated metal products from a number of different industries … Read more »

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Get ready for 9th Annual Nail Pounding Competition

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Don’t miss the 9th Annual Maze Nail Pounding Competition at the Frame Building Expo in St. Louis. The competition will be held Friday, March 2nd in the exhibit hall Demonstration Area. This competition usually attracts 30 or more competitors from … Read more »

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$102,300 in fines issued to roofer for hazards at three sites

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jim Austin

From the Occupational Health and Safety website: OSHA has cited Martha M. Alvarez, a residential roofing contractor based in Houston, with six safety violations for failing to provide fall protection at three Wisconsin jobsites. OSHA’s inspections were conducted at two … Read more »

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Secure Your Early Bird Discount in January: Register for Frame Building Expo Today!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The 2012 Frame Building Expo, February 29-March 2, is offering an Early Bird Discount for all trade show registrations made in January. Register this month in order to receive your reduced fee. Both NFBA members and non-members receive discounted rates … Read more »

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