AusIndustry Business Evaluation & Growth Grants

    Throughout the past six years or so, FTMA Australia has promoted the services of the AusIndustry Entrepreneurs Programme which is the Australian Government’s flagship initiative for business competitiveness and productivity. The programme offers a range...

Timber Shortage – Where Are We At?

With exception of family and friends I have two other strong passions which most people know about.  One is Melbourne Storm, for that winning feeling and two is the timber industry, as I’ve grown up with sawdust in the boots. Luckily, this weekend Melbourne showed me...

The Bad & Ugly – Delivery Cowboys

Once again delivery has become a big topic and during the month I have fielded calls from SA, Victoria and NSW in relation to delivery of our products. The photos show the very ugly practice of delivering with a crane – under powerlines.  Yes the powerlines are not...

Increase Your Efficiencies in Production

Vekta Razer Saw – Sydney Frames & Trusses “The speed and volume of components cut by the Razer in one shift is impressive, accuracy of components cut as well as the checking system to ensure the operator loads the correct timber size is a great quality...

Managing Your Energy Needs with Choice Energy

Stop Your Operating Profit Getting Chewed Up By Massive Power Costs There’s an old saying that prevention is better than the cure, and nothing could be truer than managing your energy needs. Out of the 10 most expensive power generators in the entire world, four out...