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Innovation in action: our latest projects in the Mass Timber industry from Zip-O-Laminators

George Fox Chapel Case Study

“We have a mantra in our finish department- would you want this beam in your living room? The goal is to take pride in each glulam as if it were your own. A bit more pressure when it’s a house of God, but our crew recognized that and did an amazing job.” Zip-O-Laminators In 2023, […]

Custom Glulam Beams for Calteck Resnick Sustainability Center

“Zip-O-Lam was the only laminator that could offer timely delivery of 12 1/4″ beams with full face lams. This capability played an integral role in the success of this project.” Jordan Donahue | RLD Company, Inc GLULAM Highlights 12 1/4″ in depth Beams Special 2×14 lamstock 50-foot composite beams The Caltech Resnick Sustainability […]

University of Southern Maine Career & Student Success Center

In 2022, Zip-O-Laminators contributed to the construction of the University of Southern Maine’s Career and Student Success Center, a key project aligned with the university’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This 42,000-square-foot, three-story building serves as a hub for students, faculty, employers, and the community. It is a hybrid structure combining steel and […]

Rogue Credit Union Community Complex

In the summer of 2022, Zip-O-Laminators played a key role in the construction of the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex in Medford, Oregon. This 140,000-square-foot hybrid mass timber structure houses recreational facilities including two pools, tennis and basketball courts, a gym, and spaces for fitness classes. The project stands out for its use of 30 […]

Avalon Bothell Commons Clubhouse

In early 2022, Zip-O-Laminators supplied glulam beams and columns for the Avalon Bothell Commons Clubhouse, a two-story community space in Bothell, WA. This building is part of a new residential development and features exposed timber, adding both beauty and function to the design. The clubhouse uses glulam columns, beams, mass plywood panel (MPP) decking, and […]

Achieving the Impossible: Zip-O-Laminators’ Pioneering PDX Transformation

“You guys nailed it.” Brendan Kelly, Swinerton GLULAM Highlights ~80 ft long, deepest at 111 in, with 16 ft offset Smaller beams, depths range from 6 to 12 in. The Portland International Airport embarked on a monumental project to enhance its Terminal Core (TCORE) with sustainable mass timber construction. The expansion aimed to […]

Restoring the Iconic Keystone Wye Bridge With Glulam

“Manufacturing and shipping these panels in a specific order required extensive planning and coordination, and Zip-O was up to the challenge.” Hazen Hyland, WWS Near the majestic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, the Keystone Wye Bridge has stood as an engineering marvel since 1968. After 50 years of service, an inspection revealed that while the […]

Strong GLULAM BEAMS for Catholic School of Fairbanks

“Zip-O received our shop drawings and quickly turned around a beautiful product ahead of schedule, allowing the gym to be opened up early.” Dan Herr, Western Wood Structures In 2021, multiple beam failures caused by heavy snowfall and wetter, heavier snow necessitated urgent structural reinforcement at the Catholic School of Fairbanks. Zip-O-Laminators and Western Wood […]

Massive Glulam Beams Make Possible Twin Covered Pickleball Courts

“We value quality and timing. Zip-O also has a wide range of capabilities for tackling unique jobs and the service can’t be beat.” Dan Herr, Western Wood Structures Featuring 65’+ peak and camber glulam beams, this pickleball open court not only provides a more aesthetically appealing venue than other build options, but also improves sound […]

Golden One Credit Union Case Study

“Zip-O doesn’t shy away from challenges. We literally get excited in the office when jobs come around to showcase what we can achieve when given the opportunity. We approach ever job as a team member towards its success, not as separate entities in a transaction.” Kyle G, Zip-O-Laminators In the summer of 2021, Zip-O-Laminators was […]

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