Newsletters

Cascade Mfg Co periodically publishes and distributes several news letters.  The Component Connection reviews information and products related to the wood construction industry and the products we manufacture and/or distribute (e.g. wood roof and floor trusses, Trus Joist® products, related connecting hardware,etc..).  Steel News and Views covers information and products relating to light gauge steel framing and TrusSteel™ products.  You may access these periodicals by browsing through the folders shown below.  Adobe Reader is required.  Each document opens in a new window.

 
2009
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - Steel Prices Down; Hard To Predict '09 Construction
        March - Save Time and Improve Jobsite Safety by Rafting
     Component Connection
        January - A Modest Home Remains National Norm
        February - The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same
        March - New Season….New Look
        April - AprilMeans Many Things
        May - What's your Outlook?
2008
     Steel News and Views
        Spring - Cascade Mfg Co Expands Product Line to Include Steel Wall Panels
        Summer - The Lowdown on LEED
        Fall - Sheet Steel Prices Have Peaked
     Component Connection
        January - Mark Your Calendars!
        February - Quick Facts About the Construction Industry
        March - A Big Thank You!
        April - IRS Depreciation Change May Spark Rural Construction
        May - Why the Lowest Bid Is Bad Business for All
        June - Finding the Silver Lining
        July - Is Your Business Prepared?
        August - U.S. Housing Stimulus Bill Becomes Law
        September - Cascade Aims to SCORE With Their Customers
        October - Cascade Official Receives Industry Leadership Award
        November - Take a Closer Look at Timberstrand LSL
        December - Wishing You Every Happiness This Holiday Season
2007
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - Global Steel Markets Record Fifth Consecutive Year of Growth. World Steel Production and Demand Increasing
        Spring - AGC Says Construction Material Costs in Lull Between Storms. Labor Rates Expected to Increase
        Summer - Where Are the Workers?
        Fall - Construction Costs - End of the Calm is Coming Soon
     Component Connection
        January - What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?
        February - We Are Here For You
        March - Say Goodbye to Winter!
        April - Strong, Straight and True - Timberstrand® LSL
        May - Announcing Quik Drive® Auto-Feed Screw Systems
        June - Avoid Floor Squeaks and Expensive Callbacks with Quik Drive®
        July - Changes Foreseen for the Home of the Future
        August - The Color of Protection is Blu
        September - Got Questions About Bluwood? We Have Answers!
        October - Persistence and Determination
        November - Field Tested
        December - Happy Holidays!
2006
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - Upbeat Outlook for 2006 by AIA. New Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
        Spring - Riding the Roller Coaster. Sprinkler Attachments to Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
        Summer - Seeing Through the Fog. Concentric & Eccentric Load Paths & The Effect on Truss Performance
        Fall - Have Oil Prices Peaked? What About Base Metals Pricing?
     Component Connection
        January - Housing Prices: The Real Truth
        February - See You at the Show!
        March - When Irish Eyes are Smiling
        April - An Ongoing Commitment to Training
        May - The Glass of Water
        June - The Many Shades of "Green Construction"
        July - Three New Ways to Serve You
        August - Industry Updates at Cascade Mfg Co
        September - Knowledge is Power: Part II
        October - Tall Wall Designs not a Tall Task; Lending a Helping Hand
        November - Pleasantville Rail Project Gaining Steam
        December - Happy Holidays from Cascade Mfg Co!
2005
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - Positive Construction Outlook. Review Your Bids Carefully.
        Spring - 054400 Is the Number. Departmental Expansion At Cascade Mfg Co.
        Summer - Steel Imports Rise. New Look for TrusSteel Website. Email Your Bid Requests.
        Fall - Steel Recycling at 25 Year High. Using Metal Decking Over CFS Trusses.
     Component Connection
        January - A New Year Filled with New Opportunities
        February - More Updates from Pleasantville
        March - Here's to the Irish!
        April - Production Has Begun in Pleasantville
        May - Information is a Call Away
        June - One Call Will Do it All
        July - Truss Tagging
        August - Is there a Housing Bubble?
        September - Knowledge is Power
        October - It's Not Worth Doing If It's Not Done Right
        November - Ready for Business
2004
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - Tariffs End, Who Won? Steel Prices Continue to Rise. Keep Current. New Information.
        Spring - What Goes Up. Truss Rafting.
        Summer - Commercial Construction Overview.
        Fall - New Wood Treatments Pose Corrosion Risk. CSI Update.
     Component Connection
        January - In-plant WTCA QC Now In-place
        February - Industry Update
        March - Irish Tribute
        May - Uses for Engineered Wood Products Continue to Grow
        June - A Chain is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link
        July - Housing Continues at a Respectable Pace
        August - Here We Grow Again…Again!
        September - Be Aware of Treatments
        October - A New Option for Floors
        November - Construction Update
        December - Holiday Wishes
2003
     Steel News and Views
        Winter - UL Fire Ceiling Assemblies Update. Growing Awareness in Sustainable Construction.
        Spring - One Year Later and Imports Continue. Guidelines, Publications, and Materials Used for Bracing. Who is Responsible for the Design of Bracing?
        Summer - Revisions to MasterFormat-A Major Development for CFS Trusses. Truss Web Reinforcement. A Comeback for Commercial Construction?
        Fall - Growth At Cascade Mfg Co. Alpine Expands Engineering Services. Free CD ROM Available.
     Component Connection
        January - New Year - New Look - Same Commitment
        February - Simpler…Faster…Better
        March - Happy St. Patrick's Day
        June - Thank You!...New TJ products.
        July - Trus Joist™ Commercial Department is Growing
        August - Say Hello To Judy
        September - Lumber Prices Reach Dizzying Heights
        November - A Spirit of Thanksgiving
        December - Happy Holidays