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Everything is big in Texas and TMAT is no exception! The Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas is the largest state chapter of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA).

Manufacturing roof trusses, floor trusses and wall panels, serving the needs of the construction industry in our state, and acting as the voice of the structural building components industry, our members welcome your questions and requests. To find a component manufacturer or supplier member in your area, check out the chapter membership list.

Please consider joining us for one of our golf tournaments or chapter meetings. We hope to see you there!

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At TMAT's January 2017 meeting, guest speaker Lynn Miller, Divisional Environmental Safety & Manager for BMC, provided a presentation on safety management (incident protocol, safety meetings and processing paperwork). Download the presentation slides or learn more about Lynn.