“The idea of conducting tours at one of our manufacturing facilities came to me when a colleague suggested that visiting the truss plant would give her a better understanding of the truss orders she processes on a daily basis,” explains BeLit Safety Coordinator Bobby Harrison. The idea was such a good one, all employees working outside of the manufacturing process were given the chance to see what happens after a...Continue Reading
Barry Dixon, owner and CEO of True House, is an early adopter of technology and automation in the component manufacturing industry. On an episode of the COMPONENT CONNECTION PODCAST, Barry shares why his business has integrated up and down the supply chain over the years to make it more successful. He also provides guidance on how to evaluate opportunities for integration to better serve your customers. Click here to listen...Continue Reading
Barry Dixon and several team members from True House traveled to Australia to tour state-of-the-art truss building plants. SBC Magazine ran a feature article detailing the tour in their August 2019 edition. Here is a snippet and link to the full article. “Barry and I look at similar metrics,” says BJ. “It was so huge to be able to talk and compare notes in the evening and get meaningful feedback...Continue Reading
WJCT.ORG | June 9, 2015 By Cyd Hoskinson Florida Governor Rick Scott stopped by Apex Technology in Jacksonville Tuesday to recognize the construction company for helping to grow the state’s economy. Scott said, “They’ve added 15 jobs in the last 12 months; their plan is to add 60 jobs in the next four years.” In addition to putting more people to work, Scott also praised Apex for helping its employees go...Continue Reading
Madison, WI – The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) named Barry Dixon its 2012 Hall of Fame inductee. Dixon is CEO of True House, Inc. based in Jacksonville, FL. The award honors an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement of both SBCA and the component industry in a meaningful and beneficial manner. Barry Dixon entered the industry in 1984 when his father opened a truss plant in Jacksonville....Continue Reading
