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FTMA Welcomes New Members
Nikita and I recently undertook a Western Victoria and South Australia road trip where we managed to meet most plants in the region. These road trips provide me with the opportunity to meet our...
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No Stopping Pete!
Thank you to everyone who inquired about my health while I was in hospital. It’s very humbling to know so many people I have worked with were concerned. It’s been a very long 3+ months...
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Strongbuild Placed into Voluntary Administration
Prefabrication and lightweight timber builder Strongbuild was placed into voluntary administration at 9am on Thursday 15th November, after Frasers Australia reportedly pulled out of a contract just...
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MB Prefab Becomes ASX Listed After Big River Group Purchase
MB Prefab was established by Clive Martella Senior and Eric Brew on the 5th September 1977 in Geelong with Clive’s son and son in law, Clive & Doug taking over the business in the late 1980’s....
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Meyer Timber are coming to QLD
First day back term four for my 8 year old daughter Stella, Dad – “Hey sweet heart what happened at first day back?” Stella – “Dad there’s a new girl in my class!” she is running into the kitchen to...
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Clive Martella Service to Industry Award
Clive Martella, FTMA Board Member and Director of MB Prefab Framing in Geelong was down to earth, funny, straight up, hardworking and such an honest person. Clive was an essential person within the...
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Mid-Rise MIG Update
The new emerging building sector market opportunity for wood products in Australia in mid-rise timber construction of apartments, hotels and office buildings up to around eight storeys in height...
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Independence is ALWAYS Worth Fighting For
Has there ever been a more decisive opportunity for unity amongst independent trade operators than now? Brett Martin, National Trade Operational Manager for Independent Hardware Group (IHG) puts his...
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Six Steps To Manage Your Super: Step 1 – Compare funds
We welcome a new series of articles from industry super fund, First Super, with tips to help you make the most of your super. This first article looks at comparing your fund against others in the...
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One Billion Trees For Jobs & Growth
On 12 September, Senator the Hon. Richard Colbeck, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources (left), presented the National Forest Industry Plan, Growing a Better Australia, in an...
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Dahlsens Acquire Key Building Components
Below: KBC Reg Smith with Maurie Anglin of Pryda & Ashley Price of KBC celebrating KBC’s 30 years FTMA Australia is excited about the recent announcement that the JC Dahlsen Group have...
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Well-Being With Wood
Stora Enso division Wood Products aims to be the leading provider of innovative wood-based solutions. The product range covers all areas of construction. Wood as a construction material has numerous...
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