Stark Truss

Stark Truss’s Wood Products Division, manufactured at its Beach City, Ohio, facility, includes Perma-Straight I wide-flange joists, LVL beams and rimboard. The division offers computer-designed floor systems and technical support.

Perma-Straight columns are partially treated, laminated posts designed for the post-frame industry. The lamination process provides dimensional stability and reduces waste, which lowers installed costs.

Stark Truss makes components for construction projects.

Stark Truss manufactures roof and floor trusses used in new construction, additions, homes, commercial offices, multifamily communities and agricultural buildings.

An article by Edd Pritchard for the Canton Repository describes how Abner and Ester started Stark Truss Company and how changes in the housing market affected the company.

Ohio Governor John R. Kasich recognized Stark Truss Company, Inc. for its 50th anniversary and congratulated those involved. State Senator Scott Oelslager also congratulated the company and recognized its contribution.

Stephen Yoder is Stark Truss’s chief executive officer. He graduated from RHEMA Bible Training Center in 1989 and earned a degree in Associate of Applied Business and Accounting Technology from Stark State College.

Stark Truss began in 1963 after Abner Yoder saw an advertisement for a business opportunity in the prefabricated truss industry.

The page lists advancement opportunities at Stark Truss, including roles such as table leader, shift foreman, scheduler, dispatcher and DOT driver (CDL).

The employee resources page lists the 211 United Way information hotline for help with food, housing and utilities, as well as the National Suicide Hotline.

Stark Truss offers assistance with building projects and provides contact information for its facilities and email.

Founded in 1963, Stark Truss manufactures and supplies wood components for multifamily and commercial developments, single-family tract and custom homes, and agricultural buildings.