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Limited supply continues to create real challenges for all participants in the market. Pressure on resource owners to increase available supply. Pressure on producers to allocate limited product and...

This article was written and provided by John Cannard – Chief Technical Officer -Dindas Australia Since its early development and implementation way back in late 2018, Dindas Design Suite or ‘DDS’...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, both personally and commercially. This is particularly the case in the timber industry. I’m certain all members are aware and have been...

From industrial relations experts, TTIA Incident response and reporting – including notifiable incidents The forest products industry comprises a multitude of sectors many of which have inherent...

FTMA Australia recently commenced monthly fabricator zoom meetings for each state and territory so members could discuss the issues they are dealing with and outline where they need assistance. One...

In early June, Borgs received certification from the EWPAA to make 19mm General Purpose particleboard flooring at our Mt Gambier site on our PB2 line. Flooring has been made before at Mt Gambier on...

This article was written and provided by Simone Kerwin, Wangaratta Chronicle. A WORLDWIDE timber shortage has hampered a Wangaratta business’s plans to employ an additional 30 staff. George...

The timber industry was historically dominated by men, but things are changing fast both inside the mill and in the office. We spoke in depth with Denise Morrison and Carley Murphy, about their...

Over the past year there have been a number of times where we have asked fabricators to contact their local members of parliament or the speak to the media in relation to key issues such as building...

As you know Australia’s construction supply chain is stressed at the moment, dealing with the substantial surge in residential construction.  This significant increase in demand is impacting on all...

Could you imagine the hype if timber was a new invention?  It would be hailed as the product that could help the world address climate change as it is truly the Ultimate Renewable building material....

Tilling Timber was fortunate to participate (between lockdowns) in the TABMA 2021 Conference held from 16-18 June in the Hunter Valley, NSW. For many the highlight of the conference was the...

Combilift launched its first Combi-CB model just over 10 year ago, and this world first – a compact  counterbalance design forklift with multidirectional capability  – quickly made its mark on...