by FTMA News | May 26, 2025 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Current Forklift Safety Features: Enhancing Workplace Safety and Efficiency Forklifts are necessary, but there are risks Forklifts are indispensable in the truss and...
by FTMA News | May 26, 2025 | Industry News, People Business
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Can a casual employee be unfairly dismissed? After not working for several months, a casual employee received an email from his employer stating that they would not be offering him any more shifts. After...
by FTMA News | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News, Tech Talk
BRACE YOURSELVES – STRUCTURAL CEILING DIAPHRAGM This episode of Tech Talk was written by Ranville Marmeto, Design Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. All structures must be adequately braced to resist applied forces and maintain stability. It is well known...
by FTMA News | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News
In this FTMA Principal Partner article, Pryda shares how one of the busiest frame and truss plants in Melbourne increased its production output by 20%, while prioritising a safer working environment for its team, customers and suppliers. Since Melbourne Truss opened...
by FTMA News | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News
The structural landscape of Australia’s frame and truss industry is constantly evolving, shaped by shifting market demands, technological advancements, and an urgent need to address sustainability and skilled labour shortages. To effectively assess and adapt to these...
by FTMA News | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation. To Buy or not to Buy? That is the question. The answer: Don’t buy, LEASE! Boosting productivity, cutting costs, and achieving growth are constant priorities for every frame and truss...
