Registrations close on July 5 for the FTMA Australia National Conference held on July 23 at QT Gold Coast. Source: Timberbiz
The conference has been designed specifically for the frame and truss industry with every session in the program providing information for fabricators.
The keynote presentation is by Harley Dale of HIA who will present his findings from the HIA/FTMA Survey which looks at the linkages between industry capacity and the future levels of new home starts which we believe will provide great information on the sustainability of our industry allowing the industry to plan for the future.
Other presentations at the conference include:
• Accessing Dollars through National Workforce Development Fund
• The Benefits of Mitre 10’s Unbannered Customer program
• What’s new in the European Markets
• Timber Roof Truss Design Standard
• Announcement of New Debtor Insurance Package
• Harley’s presentation on Sustainability of Frame and Truss Industry
• Timber Prefabricated Ground Floor Systems
• Importance of Timber Joint Group rating to Design
• Metricon’s presentation on their vision for the future of the Australian Frame & Truss Industry
• The Dangers of using Uncertified Steel Connectors and;
• We will finish with a new session exploring the key issues for the industry.
A Red Activities Day sponsored by Hyne & Pryda is on July 22 including Holden Racing Activities, and Golf at Royal Pines before a BBQ at the Carlton United Brewery.
The conference commences at 9.45am following the FTMA Australia AGM which begins at 8.30am and will conclude with the official conference dinner sponsored by Multinail.
On July 24 Multinail Australia will be hosting a machinery and nail plate manufacturing tour at its Stapylton plant.
The conference cost includes the BBQ at Carlton United Brewery, conference with morning/afternoon tea and lunch plus the national conference dinner and is $350 + GST for members, non-members $450 + GST.
For more information please call Kersten Gentle on 0418 226 242 or email queries to [email protected]
