by FTMA News | Jan 23, 2020 | Industry News
As the country still burns, our industry is coming together, united in its response to addressing the fires, both in native forests and plantations. It is important that there are no knee jerk reactions and unfortunately it has already been reported that ‘other’...
by FTMA News | Jan 22, 2020 | Industry News
It is always a big decision as to how you support causes such as the Bushfire Recovery and with the media over the past few days, I am sure many are wondering how can they be assured their money is going to the right places. After my involvement with the Black...
by FTMA News | Jan 22, 2020 | Industry News
There is one thing you can be certain of being involved in the timber industry, is that you would have experienced fire before. Of course some are worse than others and some fires have significant impacts on the industry, whether it be plantation or native based. ...
by FTMA News | Jan 20, 2020 | Industry News
Good morning Shane & Jon, I felt compelled to write to you both to congratulate you on a job well done for teams at AKD Tumut and Hyne Tumbarumba who I understand started their operations today and are now back to full production. This morning I was extremely...
by FTMA News | Dec 15, 2019 | Industry News
As advised earlier in the year, Borg Manufacturing has received EPA approval to implement an Urban Wood Residue recovery process. The EPA exemption allows Borg to recover a range of raw materials from other businesses, including: (1) softwood offcuts (included treated...
by FTMA News | Dec 15, 2019 | Industry News
It’s been a huge year in the industry with many ups and downs for the frame and truss sector. I’d like to thank the FTMA Board for traipsing around the countryside in support of our wonderful association. We have a great group of passionate people who genuinely want...