by FTMA News | Nov 19, 2018 | Industry News
MB Prefab was established by Clive Martella Senior and Eric Brew on the 5th September 1977 in Geelong with Clive’s son and son in law, Clive & Doug taking over the business in the late 1980’s. They were the perfect business partners as up until the day our beloved...
by FTMA News | Oct 23, 2018 | Industry News
First day back term four for my 8 year old daughter Stella, Dad – “Hey sweet heart what happened at first day back?” Stella – “Dad there’s a new girl in my class!” she is running into the kitchen to fill me in with excitement. Straight away I think of the 6 or 8...
by FTMA News | Oct 22, 2018 | Industry News
Clive Martella, FTMA Board Member and Director of MB Prefab Framing in Geelong was down to earth, funny, straight up, hardworking and such an honest person. Clive was an essential person within the FTMA Board. Not only was he one of the people who worked hard to get...
by FTMA News | Oct 22, 2018 | Industry News
The new emerging building sector market opportunity for wood products in Australia in mid-rise timber construction of apartments, hotels and office buildings up to around eight storeys in height continues to grow in interest. These mid-rise buildings can be...
by FTMA News | Oct 22, 2018 | Industry News
Has there ever been a more decisive opportunity for unity amongst independent trade operators than now? Brett Martin, National Trade Operational Manager for Independent Hardware Group (IHG) puts his perspective on how independent timber merchants should draw strength...
by FTMA News | Oct 22, 2018 | Industry News
We welcome a new series of articles from industry super fund, First Super, with tips to help you make the most of your super. This first article looks at comparing your fund against others in the market to check you’re in the best fund for you. Step 1 – Compare...
