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Frank referenced a few of the items supplied by 84 Lumber , but his list was just a small selection – the business offers a huge variety of construction building materials and supplies , from decks and drywall to stairs and moldings . Its buying power and depth of inventory means that contractors ’ projects will stay on budget and on time , and its understanding of local markets means that the advice of staff and range of professional services and specialty products available meet the needs of its customer base .
Capacity expansion
Another significant additional aspect that sets 84 Lumber ’ s product selection apart is its own in-house manufacturing capability . “ Once Maggie ’ s new philosophy and culture were set up , she knew we had to get into manufacturing ,” said Frank . For over three decades , the organization has established itself as a leading manufacturer of metal plate connected roof and floor trusses and
wall panels for some of the country ’ s largest single-family and commercial builders . To get some further details about this important segment of 84 Lumber ’ s business , Vice-President of Installed Sales & Manufacturing Ken Kucera joined our conversation . He explained that the business now has 12 manufacturing plants in total , based predominantly east of Mississippi and manufacturing for its own stores and customers . With an investment and modernization program underway , 84 Lumber is greatly expanding its capacity both in facilities and the equipment inside , upgrading to automated truss lines , pluck systems , wizards and various types of modern equipment . “ We are looking at autofeed systems , and with some of the new plants we have staked out , we see that type of technology becoming part of it ,” he said .
“ The efficiencies also come from our associates and the training programs we have for them , as well as the set up
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