FTMA Newsletter
The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia recently held its national conference in the tranquil setting of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
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Author: TTN Admin
Vale Jordan Cheney: A caring friend and selfless man 1964 – 2015
Jordan Cheney sadly passed away on 7 May 2015 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a cherished son of Jim and Pat Cheney of Westruss in Orange, NSW.
Read MoreAn overloaded floor accident waiting to happen
I was recently asked to inspect a PosiStrut floor that had been damaged after being loaded by a stockpile of plasterboard sheets. As soon as I heard this, I immediately advised the truss fabricator that the builder would need to be notified and that the affected area required a prop, as well as the removal of the stockpile to relieve the load.
Read MoreTruss Talk
Last week I visited a well-known Australian company’s warehouse. It was one of several in the area that had collapsed under the weight of hail in a recent severe storm.
Read MoreState of the Industry – June 2015
The State of the Industry survey for June received 51 responses – a great result for the new online format which continues to provide TimberTrader News with valuable industry insights.
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