Update from AKD – Shane Vicary, CEO

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Industry News

It seems appropriate to say g’day for this first AKD update in FTMA news this year and open with a quote from the famous philosopher Mike Tyson – “Everyone has a plan, that is until they get punched in the face”.  Certainly, with the bushfire at the start of the year...

Important Industrial Relations Change

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Industry News

Our Industrial Relations experts at TTIA have provided a breakdown of the important Industrial Relations changes below.  On  8 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) made determinations varying 99 awards. The determinations inserted a temporary new...

Timberlink Supports Industry Campaign

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Industry News

Softwood Industry Launches Supporting Campaign The softwood timber industry has got together to launch a campaign to support the FWPA’s The Ultimate Renewable ads from 2019. This has consisted of targeted online advertising to builders, who research has shown...

The Quik Stik®

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Industry News

With more and more importance being placed on Workplace Health and Safety, in domestic construction as well as commercial, the importance of keeping off ladders where possible, has become a big focus and opportunity for innovation. Simpson Strong-Tie has developed and...

Stora Enso – Sustainably Managed Wood Products

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Industry News

While domestic sawmilling continues to supply the bulk of Australia’s timber needs, Europe has for centuries been a key part of the supply to this continent. The forestry sector in Australia has been clearly affected by the recent bushfires, and there are increasing...