Off the Beaten Track | Timber Trader News

Tropics Hardware, Carnarvon, WA

by TimberTrader News Editor | May 12, 2016 | No. 357 // April 2016 | 0

TimberTrader News sits down with Tropics Hardware’s Allan Zaknich to chat about his history in timber and how technological advances have changed the day-to-day running of his business.

G Gay & Co. Mitre 10, Ballarat, VIC

by TTN Admin | Jan 21, 2016 | No. 351 // October 2015 | 0

During my time working on TimberTrader News, I’ve often been impressed with the number of family-owned businesses still present in the industry today. I recently spoke with Keith Gay about his family business, G Gay & Co. Mitre 10, the challenges they’ve faced, and the possibility of an all-female leadership team in the future.

Tumut Trusses & Frames, NSW

by TTN Admin | Jan 21, 2016 | No. 349 // August 2015 | 0

Nestled in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Tumut is where Shane Walsh – the sole Director of Tumut Trusses & Frames – calls home

Cleveland Trade Centre, Townsville, QLD

by TTN Admin | Jan 21, 2016 | No. 346 // May 2015 | 0

Cleveland Trade Centre, Townsville, QLD

Culburra Beach Timber & Hardware, Culburra Beach, NSW

by TTN Admin | Nov 9, 2015 | No. 348 // July 2015 | 0

For many of us, the dream of working right near the beach is simply that, a dream. But for Jean-Paul Maulguet, co-owner and General Manager of Culburra Beach Timber & Hardware (Home Hardware), that dream is a reality.

Tonks Bros Pty Ltd, Castlemaine, VIC

by TTN Admin | Oct 6, 2015 | No. 344 // March 2015 | 0

Profiles from remote places Tonks Bros Pty Ltd, Castlemaine, VIC

Better Homes Supplies Mitre 10, Port Augusta, SA

by TTN Admin | Sep 6, 2015 | No. 350 // September 2015 | 0

Profiles from remote places Better Homes Supplies Mitre 10, Port Augusta, SA

Subiaco Restoration, Osborne Park, WA

by TTN Admin | Aug 12, 2015 | No. 353 // December 2015 | 0

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.