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Houston, We Have a Poplar… World’s First Wooden Satellite
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh LignoSat – the world’s first wooden satellite. Pictured: Takao Doi, a former Japanese astronaut and Professor at Kyoto University. Photo credit:...
Machinery For Sale – Latest November Adverts
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. FTMA has new adverts on the Machinery For Sale page. NOTHING says ‘incredible Christmas gift’ like buying your loved one, perhaps a Hundegger Speed-Cut...
Design Guides That Matter #11 – Written for the Industry, BY the Industry
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh What You Need To Know About – Timber Cassette Floors Welcome back for the November edition of Design Guides That Matter #11. Where we are showcasing...
Working With EWPs? Be Part of the Future
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh Fabricating with Engineered Wood Products? Want to Contribute to the Future of the Industry? When we commit to providing information for research, we’re also...
Hundegger Speed-Cut SC3 – 2010 Model
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Truss Tech Australia have the following item for sale: Hundegger Speed-Cut SC3 – 2010 Model $150,000 +GST Comes with 4 stack mitre cutting head. All...
Machinery For Sale – Razer S5 Saw
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Timber Walls and Trusses has the following item for sale: Razer S5 Saw $300,000 Approx 10 Yrs Old Great Condition Fully serviced Viewing by appointment only...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.68
MULTIPLE SUPPORTS AND LOAD REVERSAL This episode of Tech Talk was written by Vaimiti Rigal – Structural Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. When detailing trusses and frames, we...
Safety Matters #1 The Hazards of Noise – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Noise is a Common Hazard In early September the FTMA had a few members make contact asking about the...
Trussted Insight – Latest Edition Has Landed for FTMA Members
Turning the housing tap back on… easier said than done, and where will the work be? With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, October 2024 Action and plans to meet Australia’s housing needs look set to define...
A Step Towards a Greener Future – Official Launch of Report – Recommendations for Australian Government
L-R – Dr. Alastair Woodard (WPV), Kersten Gentle (FTMA), Lesia Goodwin (Gippsland Forestry Hub), Jon Lambert (Heartwood Unlimited). L-R – Jon Lambert, Kersten Gentle, Lesia Goodwin, Dr....
Womersley’s Rocketship Has Landed
Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Baumann Sideloaders Australia. Long loads and narrow driveways. It’s a problem that the Womersley family has faced for generations, and they’re not...
The Advantages of Using Engineered Wood Products in Construction
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. Builders, designers and contractors always look for ways to build stronger, more sustainable buildings. Over the years, the...
Unanimous Support at FTMA’s Special General Meeting
The landscape of organisations is evolving, and it’s crucial for Associations to adapt accordingly. That’s why we’re excited to announce the adoption of the new FTMA Australia...
Cross Laminated Timber and Lightweight Hybrid Construction
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Timberlink. NeXTimber® by Timberlink® was thrilled to present at the recent Timber Construct conference in Melbourne. Jeremy Church, General Manager...
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