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Open letter to the Hyne Tumbarumba & AKD Tumut Teams
Good morning Shane & Jon, I felt compelled to write to you both to congratulate you on a job well done for teams at AKD Tumut and Hyne Tumbarumba who I understand started their operations today...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed. 19
IS YOUR BUILDING STABLE? As we move towards Christmas holidays our minds turn to the great Australian tradition – having a BBQ and entertaining family and friends in outdoor Alfresco areas....
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FTMA Technical Forum – Date Confirmed!
FTMA Technical Forum – Monday 24th February 2020 Whether you are interested in the Mid-Rise Lightweight Construction market, prefabricated timber cassettes or are currently doing 3 storey work...
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Wood Waste with Borg Manufacturing
As advised earlier in the year, Borg Manufacturing has received EPA approval to implement an Urban Wood Residue recovery process. The EPA exemption allows Borg to recover a range of raw materials...
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FTMA Christmas Closure
It’s been a huge year in the industry with many ups and downs for the frame and truss sector. I’d like to thank the FTMA Board for traipsing around the countryside in support of our wonderful...
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Introducing Magnum Board – New Generation ‘Breathable’ Building Material
Magnum Board will ensure your next build meets the criteria of importance to sustainable development. Magnum Board is a technologically advanced, high-quality Magnesium Oxide Board providing...
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Training Matters
2019 has seen the development of the Short Course in Timber Systems Designer. This has been as a result of the amazing support of the Office of the Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), ForestWorks...
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Collaboration Results in Sustainable Quality Imports for the Australian Market
VIDA Canfor is a global supplier of refined products from sustainable Swedish and Canadian forest and are a stable supplier of roof trusses, wall elements and finished modules in wood. All raw...
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Being a Sustainable Brand: Good for the Environment, Great for Business
With a growing sustainability-conscious consumer base, modern business owners continue to be challenged by the demand of greener products and brands with a pro-environment outlook. And rightfully...
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LGL+ is Coming Soon
As you may know, Hyne Timber is currently commissioning its new Glulam plant in Maryborough, Queensland. One of the main outputs of this new facility will be LGL+. LGL+ is straight, strong and...
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Stats & Facts – Show me the Money!
Show me the money: Housing finance hits 10 month high, but details are patchy August saw housing finance lift a solid 2.9% on the prior month to reach $18.438 billion, the highest monthly total...
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Timber Framing: The Ultimate Renewable
In February this year, the newly created AFPA Market Development Subcommittee (MKDS) joined an FTMA workshop in Sydney, to discuss how the timber industry can better communicate the benefits of its...
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WoodSolutions Mid-Rise Timber Building Structural Engineering Design Guide
A new resource for structural engineers – WoodSolutions Mid-rise Timber Building Structural Engineering design guide. The increasing use of timber building systems in mid-rise construction is...
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Stats & Facts – Building Activity Remains Flat
Building activity remains flat: pipeline still soft As befits its status as the major private sector driver of the domestic economy, housing is both simple and complex at the same time. Simple in...
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