AKD Softwoods has deep roots in the south western districts of regional Victoria. Based in the town of Colac, the Australian-owned and operated entity is an integrated forestry and timber processing company which, in recent years, has undergone a significant transformation. TimberTrader News recently spoke with AKD Softwoods Chief Executive Officer Shane Vicary about the company’s new initiatives and the importance of equality in business.
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When compared to wider Australia, Western Australia has historically used less timber in residential and commercial applications. But the tide appears to be turning, as I found out, after speaking to Nick Stokes from Subiaco Restoration in Western Australia’s Osborne Park.
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It’s hard to believe it’s only a couple of weeks to Christmas. The silly season is well underway and, as always, we ask ourselves at this time of year: where did the year go?
Read MoreDr Alastair Woodard, Director of TPC Solutions and General Manager of Wood Products Victoria.
Read MoreChris Childs and his son, Brett Childs, are the dynamic duo behind Port Adelaide Timber Truss. They run one of the oldest fabricators in South Australia, and are a business that maintains “old school’ values alongside modern processes. I recently sat down with this father and son team to talk business strategy, future plans, and how Chris gets by without a computer!
Read MoreThe inspiration for most of the articles we write comes from enquiries and inspection requests that come past our desk every day. Around the Christmas period, it has been our long-term practise to conduct an annual review of the projects we’ve been involved with. This information is used to direct our focus for the coming year.
Read MoreThe introduction of many diverse new products and applications to the market has resulted in a solid 2015 for the Victorian timber industry.
Read MoreThe recent Rugby World Cup was a magnificent event, and while the Wallabies may have fallen one step short of achieving their World Cup dream, it didn’t stop a lucky group of 33 Natbuild members, supplier partners, and customers from enjoying the trip of a lifetime to the United Kingdom.
Read MoreThe Fair Work Commission (FWC) is in the process of reviewing all 123 modern awards, as required by the Fair Work Act 2009. This is an enormous task and will take about two years to complete. The current review commenced in early 2014, and at that time some common issues were identified including several in relation to annual leave.
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