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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Remembering Shawn Allen
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our employee, Shawn Allen. He unexpectedly passed away on the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2024. Shawn was a Pre-Glue Lead at Zip-O-Laminators and worked with us for almost 8 years. He was 53 years old. This photo captures the first glulam order leaving […]
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 […]
Zip-O-Laminators Moves to Innovative Clear Adhesive Solution
At Zip-O-Laminators, we are constantly pursuing innovations that allow us to elevate the performance and sustainability of our wood products. That’s why we are excited to announce our adoption of Hexion’s revolutionary EcoBind™ 6500 adhesive system using Wonderbond™ hardeners M650Y and M700Y. This new clear adhesive enhances the aesthetic, structural, and environmental attributes of your […]