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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.34
Putting Timber Connections to the Test Testing is one of several tools for verifying compliance with the NCC, and it’s certainly the most hands-on (and the most fun). What follows is a peek behind...
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Don’t Lock Yourself in to Increased Prices
FTMA Australia recently commenced monthly fabricator zoom meetings for each state and territory so members could discuss the issues they are dealing with and outline where they need assistance. One...
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The Current COVID-19 Situation across Australia
Over the past few days, FTMA has done seven separate COVID Updates for the different states and territories. So, in case anyone has missed the many announcements across the country, here is what is...
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Minimising Waste and Speeding up Fabrication in the Mount
In early June, Borgs received certification from the EWPAA to make 19mm General Purpose particleboard flooring at our Mt Gambier site on our PB2 line. Flooring has been made before at Mt Gambier on...
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Timber Shortage a Barrier
This article was written and provided by Simone Kerwin, Wangaratta Chronicle. A WORLDWIDE timber shortage has hampered a Wangaratta business’s plans to employ an additional 30 staff. George...
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Women in Timber
The timber industry was historically dominated by men, but things are changing fast both inside the mill and in the office. We spoke in depth with Denise Morrison and Carley Murphy, about their...
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FTMA Members Find Their Voice
Over the past year there have been a number of times where we have asked fabricators to contact their local members of parliament or the speak to the media in relation to key issues such as building...
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AKD Continues to Run at Full Speed
As you know Australia’s construction supply chain is stressed at the moment, dealing with the substantial surge in residential construction. This significant increase in demand is impacting on all...
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Is Your Builder a Carbon Warrior?
Could you imagine the hype if timber was a new invention? It would be hailed as the product that could help the world address climate change as it is truly the Ultimate Renewable building material....
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Recognising Industry Icons – Norm & Judy Tilling
Tilling Timber was fortunate to participate (between lockdowns) in the TABMA 2021 Conference held from 16-18 June in the Hunter Valley, NSW. For many the highlight of the conference was the...
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Award winning Combi-CBE
Combilift launched its first Combi-CB model just over 10 year ago, and this world first – a compact counterbalance design forklift with multidirectional capability – quickly made its mark on...
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OneFortyOne Investing in Our Communities
Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier, South Australia is a historic fixture of the community and is one of Australia’s most progressive, productive and efficient mills. Employing over 300 people from...
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Who Can Enter the Workplace for Safety Reasons & When?
From industrial relations experts, TTIA It is well worth clarifying exactly what outside authority has the power to visit your premises and their powers on workplace health and safety matters. As it...
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TABMA Conference Wrap Up
After many COVID related delays , TABMA Australia at last hosted their first National Conference in a very long time, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect! In what has been the most...
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