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A Current Perspective from Shane Vicary, AKD
I landed in the Forest Products industry over 20 year ago and I have generally loved every minute of my career. I have experienced some real highs and worked through some difficult times as well....
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FTMA Housing Update #4
Briefing: There is no timber shortage Prepared by IndustryEdge, September 2020 Australia does not face a shortage in sawn timber in coming months, or anytime in the near future. This is why. A...
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It’s Getting Hot in Here !!!!
ETH MAGNA MERBAU BUSH FIRE-RESISTING TIMBER After the devastating fires around the country last Summer, (that’s right last summer!!!!! before 2020 handed COVID-19 to us) the rebuild is now well...
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FTMA Australia Webinars
We are entering our 2nd month of weekly Webinars and to date we have been extremely pleased with the presentations and input from members. FTMA is recording our webinars so if you miss any, you can...
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Mental Health First Aid Training Courses
I’ve always been a big believer in finding the right people for the job especially when it comes to important training such as Mental Health in the Workplace. We were therefore extremely impressed...
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Mental Health, Team Building, Workplace Culture – it can be the little things.
I have participated in many different team building initiatives in the past – golf days, myriad dinners, social BBQ’s, go-karts etc. They can all go part of the way to building a team culture....
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What to Look for to Have Confidence in LVL Used in Australia
This article was written and provided by Andy McNaught, Technical Manager of EWPAA on 7 September 2020. LVL use in Australia is growing for all classes of building in Australia, but particularly in...
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Independence Is Worth Fighting For
Independent Hardware Group (IHG) is a supply avenue for the truly independent timber business. We have a legacy of supporting family-owned businesses and protecting the long-term viability of the...
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Court Preserves Industry Practice Regarding Personal Leave Accruals
This article was written and provided by Brian Beecroft CEO of Timber Trade Industrial Association. In a decision strongly welcomed by TTIA, and handed down recently, the High Court of Australia has...
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Borg Manufacturing Continuously Innovating
Borg Manufacturing was founded over 30 years ago by brothers Michael and John Borg, originally as a small joinery business on the Central Coast NSW, and now employing over 2000 people nationwide....
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FTMA Webinars
Webinars are a new thing for FTMA and we would like to give a huge shoutout to the amazing Mid-Rise team at WoodSolutions of Laurence Ritchie, Dean Ashton, Alastair Woodard, and Adam Jones for their...
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Referencing I-Joist Floor Design Reference Numbers: Why it’s Important
This article is written and provided by Leon Quinn of Bronze Sponsor, Tilling. In my 32 years (gee I sound old!) in the timber industry there has been a lot of change. One of the most significant...
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Housing Updates – Know Where Your Business Stands
Key points Working with IndustryEdge, FTMA is establishing a simple, voluntary and confidential business information program for fabricators. It involves collecting data from fabricators, creating...
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Stora Enso … Sustainably Managed Timber Products
While domestic sawmilling continues to supply the bulk of Australia’s timber needs, Europe has for centuries been a key part of the supply to this country. The forestry sector in Australia has...
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