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FTMA Trussted Insight – Edition 2
End of the magic pudding: peak capacity and the impact on supply and demand With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, April 2022 The last two years have startled the housing market and timber supply chain...
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The Importance of Industry Data
In 2019 FTMA Australia ran our first ever National Fabricator Census and this week we will kick off the 2022 Census. We had a 68% response for the 2019 Census, which was great, but we’d love greater...
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An Update from Australian Panels
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Australian Panel Products. We would like to update you on developments at our Oberon NSW and Mt Gambier SA sites, both of which should be...
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Timberlink Announces a Generational Investment in Timber Manufacturing at Bell Bay
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Timberlink Australia. A $63 million capital investment at Bell Bay Tasmania will see an increase of more than fifty percent in on-island...
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Six Weeks Until the FTMA National Conference!
With less than 6 weeks to go before our 2022 FTMA National Conference, things are getting stressful as we finalise all the details to ensure members have a great weekend. As always, our conferences...
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Economical or Green – Australian construction can have both
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Bronze Sponsor, Stora Enso Australia. Above: Australia’s First Wooden Office Building – International House SydneyAustralia´s first wooden...
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4 Steps Towards a Greener Future
On Earth Day 2022, FTMA Australia released it’s Carbon Warrior Policy, 4 Steps Towards a Greener Future as we called on all levels of Government to become Carbon Warriors by investing in our planet,...
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New & Easier Terms & Conditions for FTMA Members
Many years ago, FTMA worked with AMPAC Debt Recovery to develop a comprehensive Terms of Trade & Guarantee for our members. This has been updated several times over the years to ensure the...
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Economic & Budget Update for 2022
Breaking Down the Budget in a Political Landscape Budgets are always a tad confusing with so many promises being made, but with an election just around the corner, this one is even more so. That is...
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Breaking the Bias with Bowens Women in Trade
Congratulations to Bowens for another brilliant Women in Trade event which was held at the spectacular Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Friday 25 March 2022. Bowens first Women in Trade event was...
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2022 National Conference | A Weekend Retreat!
We may be crazy, but the members have spoken and we are moving full steam a head for the 2022 FTMA National Conference, which for the first time ever, will be held as a weekend retreat on the 11...
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Innovation in Action
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Vekta Automation. In business today it is necessary to be agile and responsive to change. But, to have that real edge- the ability to...
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Imagine Losing Everything You Own
This year, Sly Bros celebrates 100 years in business, and have been on their current site for 90 years. They are one of the largest employers in the picturesque town of Woodburn which has the mighty...
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Keeping Our Heads Above Water
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, AKD Softwoods. Welcome to 2022 and AKD’s first article in FTMA News for this year. The start to 2022 has not been without its...
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