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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.69
PROTECT TRUSSES FROM THE WEATHER This episode of Tech Talk was written by Ranville Marmeto, Design Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. As the summer season approaches, it brings...
FTMA Australia AGM: A Year of Transitions and New Beginnings
The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA) Australia recently celebrated another successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 26th of November 2024 – an event that marked...
Heyden Frame & Truss: Building a Stronger Future with Multinail
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Multinail. Heyden Frame & Truss, based in Wyong, New South Wales, embarked on an exciting new journey by joining the Multinail...
A Likely Pair: ITI and Hundegger Pioneering Timber Innovation with Precision Technology
Written and Provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Hundegger Australasia Earlier this year, the Hundegger Australasia team committed to spotlighting their customers in a bigger way online. Why?...
Calling Frame and Truss Customers for Collaboration of Innovation
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. AKD is proud to be part of the recently launched Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub to Advance Timber for...
A Year of Growth and Innovation – Vekta Looks Back and Ahead
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation. WARNING – the following text is not intended for consumption by old-school fabricators and plant managers – especially...
2024 FTMA CEO Report
This year, 2024, has been an incredible year for FTMA. Kersten Gentle, CEO, takes this opportunity as we approach the end of a productive and busy year, to mention some of the highlights and...
Tumbarumba Sawmill Extension Officially Completed
Hyne Timber has officially marked the completion of their new 4700m2 storage facility with a ribbon cutting celebration held at the Tumbarumba Sawmill.Joined by the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, the...
Vida – Sweden’s Largest Sawmill Group | 10yrs in Australia
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vida Wood Australia. Vida stands as the premier player in Sweden’s wood industry, boasting a strong global presence and a sawing capacity of...
Timber Framing Campaign Shines at Master Builders Australia National Awards
Written by Christine Briggs Timber Framing Campaign Manager, WoodSolutions The 2024 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards will be held in Hobart from 21 November to 23 November,...
Embracing the Elemental Approach in Modern Methods of Construction
The construction world stands at a crossroads, confronted with the dual challenges of escalating housing demands and pressing environmental concerns. Amidst this landscape, a new published report on...
Safety Matters #2 Forklift Safety in the Workplace – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Forklifts are indispensable tools, especially in the frame and truss manufacturing industry. However,...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – November 2024
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere SAFEGUARDING YOUR BUSINESS AT THE END OF YEAR PARTY It is imperative to safeguard your business and the team by setting and maintaining...
FTMA’s Youngest and Newest Member Arrives!
Welcome to the world, sweet baby Emmie Peg McGonnell! The most wonderful good news this month is the arrival of dear little Emmie, born into the world on the 1st of November (Scorpio!!) at 8.58 a.m....
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