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Machinery For Sale – What’s New & FTMA Member Benefits
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. FTMA has new adverts on the Machinery For Sale page. They include a MiTek Roof Glider with Finishing Roller, Equaliser 2400, a Gantry Portal, MiTek...
Behind Bowens – 130 Years In The Trade
Bowens, the hardware and building supplies giant, are celebrating their 130 year business anniversary. FTMA Australia took the opportunity to find out just how incredible they are.
Empowering Employees: The Role of Insurance in Workforce Wellbeing
Why Workplace Safety Matters in the Timber Industry The timber industry has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, becoming more complex with advancements in technology...
World Environment Day – Don’t Believe in a Climate Crisis? Why You Still Need To Be a Carbon Warrior
Why Fabricators Need Carbon Warrior This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. World Environment Day was on June 5th. To help raise awareness, FTMA has been releasing articles throughout...
Farewell 2023/24 and consider 2024/25
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber. As another financial year comes to an end, business owners and those managers charged with financial responsibility...
New Financial Year Reminders from Your Friends at First Super
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, First Super. Super Guarantee rate goes up from 1 July A reminder to Employers – the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will rise to...
Design Guides That Matter #6 – Written for the Industry BY the Industry
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About EXPAN Guides Welcome back for the June edition of Design Guides That Matter #6. Where we are showcasing the incredible...
Timber Construct Conference: A Must-Attend Event for Industry Professionals
As the construction landscape evolves, the Timber Construct Conference emerges as a beacon for those at the forefront of innovation. Scheduled for August 12-13, 2024, this pivotal event will convene...
Non-Conforming Wood 2024 Update
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Fabricators – Be on the Lookout The Engineered Wood Products Association of Australia (EWPAA) last month published a report into the growing...
FTMA Lucky Members Draw
In an effort to bring some excitement and joy to our members, the FTMA Free Lucky Members Draw will become a regular monthly draw. It all began a few months ago when I won two tickets to a Panthers...
PRICE REDUCED – Machinery For Sale – Mitre Saw
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Colli Timber and Hardware have the following item for sale: Mitre Saw $10,000.00 now $7,000 + GST Located in Cardup WA If interested, please contact Aaron...
Machinery For Sale – 2007 Gantry Portal
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Dark Red Frames & Trusses has the following item for sale: 2007 Gantry Portal $39,999.00 In good working order comes complete with pedestals, camber...
World Environment Day 2024 – How Fabricators Are Promoting Timber with Carbon Warrior
Pinelock Systems – The Fabricator Demonstrating Timber Has the Answers This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh The UN’s World Environment Day (WED) was on June 5th. The annual event...
World Environment Day 2024 – Fabricators Embracing Carbon Warrior
Showing Steel the Timber Framed Door – How Bendigo Truss Are Promoting the Carbon Warrior Message This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh The UN’s World Environment Day (WED) is on...
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