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FTMA Australia State Seminars for 2025
Kersten talking about the State Seminars at the recent FTMA Board, and Partners’ meeting Why the 2025 FTMA Australia State Seminars Are Essential for Frame and Truss Manufacturers The 2025...
Exploring Residential Framing Options in Australia: Why Timber Framing is the Best Choice
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. Choosing the right framing material for a home isn’t just a decision—it’s laying the foundation, quite literally, for...
Customer and Media Release from Estim8, Regarding the Earthquakes
Written and provided by FTMA Member, Estim8 To all our valued customers, As you may have heard through news reports, a large earthquake centred in Myanmar (Borneo) occurred yesterday. Due to...
Celebrating Women in Western Australia on International Women’s Day
The inaugural WA Women in Forest and Timber Network International Women’s Day event was a successful gathering of industry professionals aimed at fostering connections and supporting a good cause....
Sustainability at the Core of Europe’s Largest Sawn Timber Producer
Written and Provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Stora Enso Stora Enso’s Wood Products division is Europe’s largest sawn timber producer and the leading provider globally of cross-laminated timber...
Timber Circularity Project Resource Map Goes Live
About the Timber Circularity Project The Timber Circularity Project is focused on identifying circular pathways for preservative treated timber and engineered wood products (EWP) to keep timber out...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – March 2025
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Heated discussion leading to termination. Was it a dismissal or resignation? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with an unfair...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
Written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies remained historically high in February, more than 50% above pre-COVID levels, and higher again than February last year. Is this now the new normal, or...
Safety Matters # 4 Safety Alert for Machine Guarding – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Highlighting the Importance of Machinery Safety and Guarding This month we will have look at why it is...
FTMA Shines the Spotlight for IWD
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh On March 8th 2025, it was International Women’s Day. To celebrate, over the month of March FTMA has been publishing articles showcasing 4 incredible women in the...
International Women’s Day 2025 – Accelerate Action with Jacinta Colley, Sales Director for Vida Wood Australia
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh “I’ve overcome some barriers, but it’s helped shape me, who I am today. And it’s certainly not going to stop me for the future.” Jacinta Colley,...
International Women’s Day 2025 – with Christine Flanagan, Director of Calco Trusses & Timber
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh “I’ve seen shifts in industry perceptions and increasing opportunities for women in leadership roles. More women are stepping into operational, technical, and...
International Women’s Day 2025 – with Elizabeth van der Plaat, Co-owner High Country Truss & Frames
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh Elizabeth van der Plaat, at a recent FTMA Board and Partners event On March 8th 2025, it was International Women’s Day, and to celebrate, for the month of March...
Easy Jig Machine
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Aone Truss, has the following item for sale: Easy Jig Machine $9,999 SOLD! Description: ( Buyer has to dismantle the machine)Condition: Brand new condition...
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