Structural Truss Systems
Structural Truss Systems is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs, builds, and delivers custom prefabricated roof trusses, floor cassettes, wall panels, stairs, and engineered wood products for residential, commercial, and agricultural builders across Western Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersFort Macleod, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Structural Truss Systems does
Structural Truss Systems is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated wooden building components, headquartered and operating from a single manufacturing facility in Fort Macleod, Alberta since 1980. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers custom roof trusses, floor trusses (floor cassettes), wall panels, laminated posts, prefabricated stairs, and a range of engineered wood products (LVL, I-Joists, Teleposts, Hangers, Perma Columns, FootingPads) for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects. Its manufacturing platform uses metal plate-connected wood truss technology, MiTek structural design software for case-by-case engineering, and laser-guided plate pressing inside an environment-controlled facility, with clear span capacity up to 126 feet.
The company generates revenue through one-time project sales priced via custom quotes, with no public pricing tiers. It sells through a dual channel: direct enterprise sales to builders, contractors, and framers (including large multifamily developers and government projects) and a dealer network for smaller residential shed and garage packages. Its primary market is Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon Territories), with demonstrated cross-border shipments to Ontario, Texas, and Iowa. Recent strategic activity has centered on multifamily housing in Lethbridge, large clear span agricultural and equestrian projects, and bundled solutions offered jointly with sister company Forma Steel for metal roofing and siding. Notable customers include Stranville Living, Cedar Ridge Quality Homes, Diamond City Equestrian, Southridge Construction, and Lethbridge Housing Authority.
Structural Truss Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Structural Truss Systems
- Legal name
- Structural Truss Systems
- Website
- https://structuraltruss.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Structural Truss Systems is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs, builds, and delivers custom prefabricated roof trusses, floor cassettes, wall panels, stairs, and engineered wood products for residential, commercial, and agricultural builders across Western Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Structural Truss Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Prefabricated Wood Building Components
- NAICS
- Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)
- SIC
- Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)
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Where Structural Truss Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Macleod
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Structural Truss Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Prefabricated Structural Components: Custom design, manufacturing, and transportation of roof trusses, floor systems, wall panels, laminated posts, stairs, and engineered wood products for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects.
- Engineered Wood Products: Sales of LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber), I-Joists, Teleposts, Hangers, Perma Columns, FootingPads, True Columns and related engineered components.
- Prefabricated Stairs: Newly introduced prefabricated stair assemblies available as add-on to Roof Truss, Wall Panel and Floor System projects.
- Dealer Network Products: Sales through local dealers for smaller requirements such as shed and garage packages, leveraging a dealer portal for distribution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
Structural Truss Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Structural Truss Systems designs, manufactures, and delivers custom prefabricated wooden structural components including roof trusses, floor cassettes, wall panels, laminated posts, stairs, and engineered wood products (LVL, I-Joists, Teleposts, Hangers) for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects. Operating from a Fort Macleod, Alberta manufacturing facility since 1980, the company serves builders, contractors, and framers across Western Canada with clear span capabilities up to 126 feet. The company supports projects through in-house design, precision-driven manufacturing with laser-guided plate placement, and delivery logistics spanning Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Ontario, and select U.S. states.
Product overview
Structural Truss Systems operates as a manufacturer of prefabricated wooden building components for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction. The product portfolio centers on four core product lines: Roof Trusses (custom-designed with spans up to 126 feet), Floor Trusses/Floor Cassettes, Wall Panels, and Stairs. These prefabricated components are designed to reduce construction time, labour costs, and material waste compared to traditional stick framing. Supporting the core products is a range of engineered components including Laminated Posts, True Columns, Perma Columns, FootingPads, LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber), I-Joists, Teleposts, and Hangers. The company also offers structural engineering services and in-house design consultation. A sister company, Forma Steel, provides complementary metal roofing and siding products. The company serves Western Canada from its manufacturing facility in Fort Macleod, Alberta, and has shipped products to destinations including Texas, Ontario, British Columbia, the Yukon Territories, and Iowa.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Roof Trusses Custom-designed roof trusses for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects ranging from single-family homes to large commercial complexes. Capabilities include spans up to 126 feet, with various styles including Howe, Gable, arched, and bow barrel trusses. Pressed (not rolled) trusses with laser-guided plate placement for straight, precision-engineered components.
- Floor Trusses (Floor Cassettes) Prefabricated floor cassettes that provide construction precision and speed, reducing labour, costs, and waste compared to stick framing. Designed to work with wall panels for complete floor systems. Main floor installation can take as little as one hour from trailer.
- Wall Panels Precision-built prefabricated wall panels manufactured with precision-driven machinery, minimizing framing errors and wood waste. Built to allow construction crews to build nearly 2.5 homes more than traditional stick framing methods within the same timeframe.
- Laminated Posts Post frame solutions including laminated posts designed for commercial and agricultural builds. Part of a complete post frame building system used in conjunction with True Columns, Perma Columns, and FootingPads.
- Prefabricated Stairs Newly introduced prefabricated stair assemblies available as an add-on to Roof Truss, Wall Panel, and Floor System projects. Maximizes the benefits of prefabricated building solutions by including stairs in the same project scope.
- True Column Engineered structural column for post frame construction applications, providing reliable load-bearing support for commercial and agricultural buildings.
- Perma Columns Permanent foundation columns designed for post frame buildings, providing durable support and eliminating ground contact decay issues.
- FootingPad Foundation footing solution for post frame construction, completing the post frame building system alongside laminated posts and columns.
- LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) Engineered wood product providing structural support, used in conjunction with trusses and other building components for residential and commercial construction.
- I-Joists Engineered I-beam joists for floor and roof construction, offering strength and consistency compared to traditional dimensional lumber.
- Teleposts Adjustable steel columns used for structural support in floor systems and other load-bearing applications.
- Hangers Metal structural connectors used to support and attach beams, joists, and other framing members in truss and floor systems.
- Surplus Trusses for Sale Pre-manufactured surplus trusses available for sale, offering shorter lead times for common configurations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Wall panels allow same crews to build nearly 2.5 homes more than stick framing
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Structural Truss Systems
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Structural Truss Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Structural Truss Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Elevate ConstructioncoreLethbridge contractor with long-standing relationship for both Structural Truss and Forma Steel companies. Managed construction of the Nokoowaayi supportive housing project beginning early 2025.
- Logic LumbercoreBuilding supply partner that reached out to Structural Truss for the Legacy Ridge multifamily project - two 8-plexes and six 6-plexes in Lethbridge.
- Cedar Ridge Quality HomescoreHomebuilder for the Legacy Ridge multifamily development in Lethbridge requiring floor trusses, prefabricated wall panels, and roof trusses across multiple buildings.
- Southridge ConstructioncoreLong-time contractor partner specializing in large clear span truss installations. Managed installation of 120-foot trusses in Vauxhall, AB and 124-foot trusses for Gait n' Rein riding arena. Known for safe and efficient installation procedures.
- Forma SteelflagshipSister company operating as a separate entity providing steel roofing, siding, soffit, fencing, specialty steel and custom trim. Forma Steel and Structural Truss collaborate on projects enabling combined shipping and collective value-added services. Provides products such as Expand Modular Systems, Forma Plank, and Mechanical Loc for exterior finishes.
- Forma SteelflagshipSister company for metal roofing and siding solutions. Combined shipping and value-added services available when quoting projects.
- Western Wood Truss Association (WWTA)minorIndustry association membership providing handling, erection and bracing guidelines and best practices. Company follows WWTA procedures for safe truss installation.
- MiTekcoreSoftware provider for structural design of open web wood roof trusses. Enables case-by-case design for each building ensuring optimal load distribution.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights12 records
Structural Truss Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Jager Industries: Manufacturer of prefabricated wood building components including roof trusses, floor systems, and wall panels serving Western Canadian builders. Operates in an overlapping geography and product set with Structural Truss Systems.
- Trussway Manufacturing: Multi-facility North American manufacturer of prefabricated wood trusses and structural components for residential and commercial construction. Comparable in manufacturing approach and product portfolio, with broader geographic reach than Structural Truss Systems.
- All-Fab Building Components: Alberta-based manufacturer of prefabricated roof trusses, floor systems, and wall panels serving residential, commercial, and agricultural builders across Western Canada. Directly comparable in product mix, customer base, and manufacturing technology to Structural Truss Systems.
- Pacific Wood Technology: North American manufacturer of prefabricated wood trusses, I-joists, and LVL products for residential and light commercial construction. Comparable in product portfolio and target market to Structural Truss Systems' engineered wood offerings.
- Eagle Truss: Manufacturer of prefabricated wood roof trusses and floor trusses for residential and commercial builders. Closely comparable in product scope and customer type to Structural Truss Systems' core truss operations.
Broad incumbents
- MiTek Industries: Global supplier of software (MiTek Truss Design), engineering, and metal connector plates used in engineered wood component manufacturing. While not a direct truss manufacturer, MiTek sets the design and engineering standards for the industry and is a critical technology partner for prefab truss producers including Structural Truss Systems.
- Boise Cascade: Major North American manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and structural components for residential and commercial construction. Operates broader product lines and geographies than Structural Truss Systems but competes in adjacent categories across Western Canada.
- Weyerhaeuser: Large diversified timber and engineered wood products company producing lumber, I-joists, LVL, and other structural components. Serves the same residential and commercial construction customers as Structural Truss Systems across North America with significantly broader resources.
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation: Manufacturer of engineered wood building products including OSB, I-joists, LVL, and siding systems. A national incumbent whose engineered wood and structural offerings overlap with several of Structural Truss Systems' complementary product lines.
Regional players
- Goodfellow Inc. Canadian wholesale distributor of lumber, engineered wood, and building products serving construction markets across Canada. Comparable as a Canada-focused building components channel that competes with the dealer-distributed portion of Structural Truss Systems' business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Structural Truss Systems funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Structural Truss Systems
What does Structural Truss Systems do?
Structural Truss Systems designs, manufactures, and delivers custom prefabricated wooden structural components including roof trusses, floor cassettes, wall panels, laminated posts, stairs, and engineered wood products (LVL, I-Joists, Teleposts, Hangers) for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects. Operating from a Fort Macleod, Alberta manufacturing facility since 1980, the company serves builders, contractors, and framers across Western Canada with clear span capabilities up to 126 feet. The company supports projects through in-house design, precision-driven manufacturing with laser-guided plate placement, and delivery logistics spanning Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Ontario, and select U.S. states.
Is Structural Truss Systems a public or private company?
Structural Truss Systems is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Structural Truss Systems founded?
Structural Truss Systems was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Structural Truss Systems based?
Structural Truss Systems is headquartered in Fort Macleod, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Structural Truss Systems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Prefabricated Structural Components are the primary driver. The others are engineered Wood Products, prefabricated Stairs and dealer Network Products.
Who are Structural Truss Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Jager Industries, Trussway Manufacturing, All-Fab Building Components, Pacific Wood Technology and Eagle Truss. Broad incumbents are MiTek Industries, Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. Goodfellow Inc. is listed as a regional player.
Does Structural Truss Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Structural Truss Systems.
What industry is Structural Truss Systems in?
Structural Truss Systems's product category is Prefabricated Wood Building Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAD, Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components, with a secondary code of IMAMACAJ, Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits). Its NAICS code is 321992 and its SIC code is 2452.