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NEWS RELEASE Alpine Announces Availability of SpeedSet Table Retrofit System Glenview , IL . , August 22 , 2016 – Alpine a nnounces immediate availability of its SpeedSet Table Retrofit System August 22, 2016 , enabling owners of Alpine's most popular version of plastic topped truss assembly tables to upgrade to an automated table system . " Upgrading to the Alpine SpeedSet automated table system will substantially increase table productivity . L abor spent settin g up the assembly table can now be focused on building trusses, thus increasing efficiency and profits, " said Elizabeth Lisiecki , Business Manager, Equip m ent at Alpine . Positive Customer Impact Customers will benefit from installing the system in several ways . The system will automate all pucks, allowing set - up within 60 seconds. All new software provides intuitive operation, simplifies trouble shooting and provides snap features to move both pucks and trusses on the table. New plastic table tops still allow for manual blocking when necessary. The optional SmartView package allows the truss builder to view the truss on a screen or TV, showing all of the information that is typically found on a print. The builder can see plate information and location, lumber size and truss dimensions. A zoom feature and snap dimensions enhance the viewing experience. Power liftouts and walkway bridges are available to complete the system. Updating a table with the Alpine S peed Set provides the customer with a modern , au tomated system at approximately half the cost of a new table system . The design of the Alpine SpeedSet was driven by customer feedback and is part of Alpine 's commitment to deliver the latest product s to increase plant efficiency and productivity. - More -

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