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FTMA State Seminars – a Hotbed of Knowledge, Innovation & Camaraderie
The recent FTMA State Seminars, spread across Perth, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales, marked a significant milestone in the Australian timber fame and truss industry. The...
Multinail’s Global Expansion: Millions Invested
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Multinail. Multinail’s substantial multimillion-dollar investment in production operations is now coming to fruition,...
Truss Plants meets 90’s Rap – Time for some Hammer Time!
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation. To meet the demands of modern construction, timber frame and truss manufacturers are embracing automation solutions....
Delivery to Top Plate Confusion
Delivery to top plate has surfaced as a significant issue in both Victoria and New South Wales, prompting serious discussions and presentations from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW, respectively....
CAB is Fab – Absolutely! Here’s why …
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. AKD is excited to share this update with FTMA about our growth, investment and increased supply from our Qld facility. F2 hybrid...
Machinery for Sale – Pryda Wall Framing Line
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Country Truss has the following item for sale: Pryda Wall Frame Line $30,000 Manual Wall Framing Line that comes with a build table with rollers fitted and...
FTMA Framed Faces – An Alliance Spanning 140 Years
How The Porters Group and Hyne Timber are the Ultimate Collaboration This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh For this Framed Faces we’re honouring 2 men, who when they started out their...
UN Delegates Visit Programmed Timber
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber. Earlier this month Programmed Timber hosted a delegation from the United Nations (UN) Food & Agriculture...
Managing Psychosocial Hazards – Part 4
People Business is a column focusing on HR, IR and WHS issues. This piece was written and provided by Peter Maguire, owner and practice leader of Ridgeline HR. In this fourth article in our series...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in September remained slightly above pre-COVID levels. This follows a consistent trend throughout 2023. Court recoveries from the big four...
An Epic Journey: Running for a Cause
In the early hours of a chilly Tuesday on September 26, a vibrant quartet – Jon, Lisa, Mel and Scott, kick-started an audacious quest. Aptly christened as the ‘Fruit Salad’ runners...
Wellbeing in the Workplace – Me, We, Us
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. How We’re All Part of the Solution Underneath it all, everybody wants to feel valued, appreciated, and respected. It’s where we base our self-worth...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.56
Condensation Management in Roof Cavity Condensation in a roof cavity refers to the process by which water vapour in the air inside the roof space changes from a gas into liquid droplets when it...
Machinery for Sale – Framequip Truss Gantry
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Bettaframe & Truss has the following item for sale: Framequip Truss Gantry $35,000 NEG In reasonable Condition If interested please contact Phil...
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