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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...

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...

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...

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...

FTMA would like to give a huge shout out to George Prothero and the amazing team at Alpine Truss who this year celebrates 20 years in business. George puts the success of the business down to their...

Tuesday afternoon I received many calls from concerned FTMA members who had heard that Wesbeam had a fire at their plant. The only media report we could find, unfortunately was a little dramatic in...

When we started our new F&T Time podcasts, we had no idea whether members or the supply chain would even listen. Five podcasts later and we are absolutely blown away with the positive feedback...

This piece was written and provided by Richard Moulton, GM Software Products of FTMA Gold Sponsor, MiTek. Most successful businesses pride themselves on creating procedures, routines and clear lines...

FTMA News is proud to launch our new FTMA Video & Podcast series called ‘F&T Time with Kersten Gentle’.  We haven’t been able to sit and have a cuppa with members for 2 years due to the...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Timberlink. The first sod was officially turned at Timberlink’s NeXTimber manufacturing facility at Tarpeena South Australia today, to...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Meyer Timber. As the tight supply on all building products continues during the current high industry demand, the timing of our new...

Rebuild & Design is a new program by FTMA Australia which targets workers, especially builders, who have either been injured on the job, or are simply seeking a new career, as we believe...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Bronze Sponsor, VIDA Wood Australia. Vida Wood Australia’s new operation in Hemmant with 12,000 sq m of storage has not only strengthened our position in...