References & TestimonialsEveryone gains many new ideas to increase
efficiencies and profitability
from my lean manufacturing consulting services. See below what these very experienced
and well
known veterans of our industry
have to say. They are all good at what they do, but my services helped
them take it to the next level of efficiencies and profitability.
Independent Consulting Services - Since 2003
20+ Years in Truss Industry
30+ Companies Served and Counting 
Please contact me for referrals and I will forward names and phone numbers of the individuals who have given permission to be contacted. Testimonials
----------------------------------------- Penn-Truss Manufacturing Inc… We knew that implementing the time
standards and lean manufacturing practices would have a very positive affect to
our bottom line. However, time We are seeing the results already and are very pleased with them. We know this because we are using his labor tracking program. We can see our efficiencies for both man-hours and labor cost with just a few mouse clicks on the computers. If you want to stop talking about making changes and actually make the changes, we recommend hiring Todd’s services to get you were you really want to be. Charles and Colin Penner, Owners of Penn-Truss Manufacturing, Saltcoats, SK Canada Penn-Truss Finds Time to Make Needed Changes - Sept 08 ----------------------------------------- Fabco Building Components...
Since the founding of  FABCO in 1978, my family and I have witnessed and been a
part of the evolution of the truss industry. One tends to develop the
attitude that you know what is best for your business since, after all,
you built it from the ground up. The reality is that you are operating
in your own busy little corner of the world. Todd brought to the table a broader perspective, inviting us to question and compare our procedures with what he has witnessed in the industry as a whole. This led us to affirm some of our practices and change many others, resulting in a significant improvement in productivity. We are excited to move forward with the measurement and comparison of our productivity to the labor standards provided by Todd. We feel that our relationship with Todd has had a positive influence on our company. I would strongly encourage others to make what we have found to be a wise investment. Dan and Terry Tontarski, Owners, Fabco Building Components, Watertown N.Y Automated Builder Magazine Article Fabco - Changing methods for these harder times - April 08.pdf ----------------------------------------- Farroh Roof Truss Co., Inc.
Founded in 1957, we are celebrating 51 years in the truss Industry. We attend BCMC on a regular basis and try to visit plants in other states whenever occasion permits. Along with attending workshops and roundtable discussions for insight and ideas. This allows us an opportunity to see alternative ways of doing the same things. We have felt that although not perfect, we have a good system that is productive and works for us. At the beginning of 2008 we looked into Todd Drummond Consulting, as a option for potential improvements not always visible from within. We were a little skeptical at first and wondered if this would be the best use of the money allocated. However, we decided to go through with the consultation and have an open mind. We were pleasantly surprised at the insight, knowledge and frankness which Todd conveyed to our organization. He has given us a prospective and ideas that we could not see ourselves, of which we have incorporated many of his ideas and have others in the works. We are appreciative of Todd and the work that he has done for our organization! John E. Lund, General Manager, Farroh Roof Truss Co., Inc., Minot ND ----------------------------------------- Cal-Asia has been in the truss business for thirty years. We felt we had a pretty good grasp on our costs, and were pretty efficient in how we did things. While this was true, I cannot overstate the improvements we have already seen after implementing the suggestions Todd offered following his visit to our plant. Using the principles Todd has embraced will enable us to estimate and measure the actual costs per job at a level of accuracy never before realized. His suggestions for analyzing our procedures have already increased efficiency in more than one department. I do not hesitate to recommend Todd Drummond to anyone trying to better understand costs and improve efficiency. Allen Erickson, VP, Cal-Asia Truss, Concord, CA -----------------------------------------
Mar-Span
Truss Inc…
 Gerry Frey, General Manager, Mar-Span Truss Inc. Drayton ON Canada Automated Builder Magazine Article ----------------------------------------- Concord Truss Company… -----------------------------------------
Terra
Nova Trusses…We felt the time was right to have a person like Todd gi  ve us an
independent assessment of our entire operation. We were struggling with
labor estimations on certain jobs, and Todd implemented the proper Time
Standards for us to follow, which would allow us to be more precise on
job costing. We discussed and received advice on the implementation of a marketing strategy, quality control, an incentive program, performance appraisals, and the principles of lean manufacturing. Todd has laid the foundation for our company to be a leader in our industry and improve our bottom line. I would not hesitate to recommend Todd to others in our field. Denis and Frank Galway, Owners, Terra Nova Trusses Ltd, Mount Pearl, NF Canada -----------------------------------------
Trus-Way
Inc…I wanted to let you know that I appreciate the consultation that you provided for us. One real benefit we experienced was that we had the opportunity to step outside the forest and get a new, fresh perspective on our operation. We found many of your ideas to be very straightforward and interesting, and are really looking forward to putting them into action. We have begun equipment modifications, as well as looking into how to achieve the stated goals. We are very excited about our future based on the ideas that you have provided. Thanks for your help and feel free to use us as a reference. Mark Smith, Director of Operations, Trus-Way Inc. Vancouver, Washington -----------------------------------------
Rockett
Lumber and Building Supplies Limited…I would be happy to act as a reference for potential clients. I believe this was the best money our company could have spent in order to understand and improve our manufacturing costs. Rob McLellan, P.E., V.P. Operations, Rockett Lumber and Building Supplies Limited, Toronto, Canada -----------------------------------------
BMC West
of Idaho Falls…I appreciated Todd's ideas and suggestions as well as his effort to improve our bottom line. Bringing Todd in gave us the chance to take a fresh look at our options. He brought a new perspective and gave us some good suggestions. If you are ready to step out of the box and want to take a fresh look at your operation, I recommend you go forward and request Mr. Drummond's services. Dan West, General Manager, BMC West Corporation, Idaho Falls, ID -----------------------------------------
Chesapeake
Engineered Wood & Truss…After debating over the use of a consultant for some time, we decided that it would be enlightening to have an outside perspective on our company's procedures. The impact of Todd Drummond’s visit on our company will be felt for quite some time. While his ideas and information may not be latest fad, his ability to instill in you and your employees the need to look outside the box is incredible. We now look at our entire operation in an entirely different way. We found Todd to be extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of truss manufacturing. While we did not jump on every recommendation, we certainly learned more than we expected. Mark D. Filippelli, Owner, GM Chesapeake Engineered Wood & Truss, Salisbury MD -----------------------------------------
Carter-Lee
Building Components Inc…Todd Drummond’s consulting service was a positive experience for us at Carter-Lee Building Components. Todd provided us with a different prospective on the production process. My supervisors and I enjoyed the experience, and we have had good results from the implementation of the ideas that came out of our talks over the two weeks that Todd was with us. Steven L. Stroder, General Manager, Carter-Lee Building Components Inc., Mooresville, IN -----------------------------------------
Nelson
Lumber, Winterburn Truss Div…Todd visited our facilities and spent two weeks meeting with our production, sales, and management personnel at multiple locations. Since his visit, we have implemented his principles in our production facilities. It was important to have an impartial perspective on our operations to encourage us to step back and re-evaluate how we operate. I enjoyed his direct approach and extensive knowledge of the industry. It was money well spent. Michel Carle, GM Winterburn Truss, Division of Nelson Lumber Ltd, Alberta, Canada -----------------------------------------
Dunkirk
Supply, Owings MD…We asked for recommendations and suggestions for increasing our production in our truss production facilities. He provided practical and proven ideas that we are implementing in our company. He was able to uncover issues that we have been overlooking for years. He also gave us clear and practical ideas that we are implementing in our manufacturing facility, which are making a difference. Best of all, the recommendations could be done without increasing our expenses. We really feel that the recommendations he gave us will make a difference to our bottom line. John Howlin, Truss Plant Manager, Dunkirk Supply, Owings, MD -----------------------------------------
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constraints from day-to-day activities were hindering us from doing it on our
own in a timely fashion. Time standards required us to implement procedures and
practices that we were unfamiliar with.
Todd provided a guiding hand to implement proper practices and time
standards. This makes a big difference. We
went from talking about it to actually doing it in a matter of months instead
of years.