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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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Ancient Fasteners In Modern Times
An object that is so small, but also used en masse in every space that we inhabit yet, often it is something that is hidden in plain sight. These now small and obscure objects were once not so small...
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Hyne Timber Unveils New Glue Laminating Plant
Marking the completion of commissioning, Hyne Timber was proud to welcome Queensland Minister for State Development, the Hon. Kate Jones and Member for Maryborough, Bruce Saunders to the unveiling...
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VIDA’s Unwavering Commitment to Australia
Vida Canfor, a global supplier of sustainably produced timber products, is fully backed by its own state-of-the-art production and processing facilities. With approx. 11 million cubic metre output...
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Do You Need to Report Minor Injuries?
This article was written and provided by Brian Beecroft CEO of Timber Trade Industrial Association. One of the questions recently posed to the TTIA Employers’ Hotline was whether minor cuts...
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FTMA Housing Update #3
Briefing: Housing stimulus working but analysis shows more will be needed Prepared by IndustryEdge, June 2020 As businesses connected to the housing industry continue to navigate these turbulent...
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Making Software ‘Simple’
Price, speed, accuracy, footprint, service, and support. Those are the most common features considered when it comes to purchasing a linear saw. And, yes, they are important, but a linear saw is...
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