by FTMA News | Jul 30, 2025 | Industry News, Tech Talk
Redefining Shelter: by using a Parapet This edition of Tech Talk was written by Naomi Hossain, Design Engineer, for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. Parapets in timber construction have traditionally been viewed as architectural features. However, with...
by FTMA News | Jul 29, 2025 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News
Overview – unloading near overhead power lines FTMA members have been fortunate to be the beneficiaries of some recent work by Timbertruss who have worked to develop a guide for their customers, and industry in general, that deals with the...
by FTMA News | Jul 29, 2025 | Industry News
A huge congratulations to Multinail for hosting such a professional event with their Multinail Machinery Expo, held at their Staplyton site on Friday 4 July. In my 16 years in the job, this is probably the biggest gathering I have seen of fabricators, and for me, the...
by FTMA News | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. As the demand for reliable, locally made timber increases across NSW, AKD is stepping up to meet the moment. Backed by national strength and a proud heritage of over 70 years, AKD is growing its...
by FTMA News | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
This year has seen the biggest mass retirements I have seen in a long time. In a 4-5 month period we have seen retirement announcements from: Chris Shaw Pryda & F&T employee 47 years Kevin Labrooy Multinail & Pryda 42 years Peter Hutchison MiTek 35 years...
