by FTMA News | Jul 27, 2021 | Industry News
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’ as we know it, has been used to design more than 35,000+ projects to...
by FTMA News | Jul 27, 2021 | Industry News
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 impacted by the worldwide timber shortage that has affected all corners...
by FTMA News | Jul 27, 2021 | Industry News
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 dangers with complex machinery and environmental factors. How a business...
by FTMA News | Jun 29, 2021 | Industry News
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 of those areas was the wording around quotes. Traditionally it was a...
by FTMA News | Jun 28, 2021 | Industry News
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 a smaller line, but the PB2 certification will provide more volume...
by FTMA News | Jun 28, 2021 | Industry News
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 Prothero, managing director of Tone Road’s Alpine Truss, said the...