About Us
The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia Ltd (FTMA) was formed as a national association representing specifically, manufacturers and suppliers of the Australian timber frame and truss sector in 2007.
FTMA is recognised as the trusted representative body and unified voice for all timber frame and truss manufacturers in Australia, whilst strengthening the connection with the broad supply chain.
Our vision is to create an industry where manufacturers thrive and contribute to Australia’s green built environment and we achieve this by supporting timber manufacturers whilst investing in the industry to grow and strengthen the professionalism of the market and viability of our members.
Strategic Plan
2023 – 2027
FTMA Australia has worked extremely hard over the past decade to lift the standards within our industry
by making our members, and manufacturers in general, better businesses.
Our 2023 – 2027 strategic plan presents an exciting five years for not only our association,
but the wider industry and we look forward to continuing supporting manufacturers.
Our Team
Kersten Gentle
CEO
The passionate force that drives FTMA, our CEO Kersten Gentle, is a proud Carbon Warrior with saw dust in the boots. Kersten loves helping members find their voice and become employers of choice. In her spare time, Kersten can be found doting over her first grandchild, Austin (just ask to see the photos and she will show you!) or enjoying the beautiful scenery of her hometown in the Yarra Valley (which includes Four Pillars!).
Kat Welsh
Editor / Communications
Kat has a Bachelor Degree in Professional Writing and Publishing, and came to FTMA with a broad background of experiences, including Victorian State Government and the Criminal Justice System. Kat loves the dedicated work supporting FTMA members, and getting the focus out there about the environmental benefits of timber. In her spare time, you can find Kat either hiking in the bush, spending time with family, or working on her novel!
Trish Waters
Bookkeeping Master
When FTMA became a national association in 2007, Trish Waters was there to help guide us through the process. Trish is our finance master with a Bachelor of Business, who enables FTMA to support, invest and grow the timber frame and truss sector. When not working with FTMA, Trish is busy running her own bookkeeping business and spending time with her gorgeous D’arcy, the great dane.
FTMA Board
The FTMA Board is comprised of manufacturers across the country.
Brendan Schneider (Chair)
Sunbury Wallframes & Truss
Jamie Dahlsen
Dahlsens Building Centres
Christine Flanagan
Calco Trusses & Timber
Ashley Young
Fortruss Frame & Truss
Jaden Fry
MitreTruss
Arthur Potter
Universal Trusses
Jacqueline Goodwin
Ag Trusses
Gary Walker
Belmont Timbers
Brenden Summerfield
Northwest Frames & Trusses
FEEDBACK
FTMA Australia welcomes your feedback on the association or FTMA News. Please email all feedback to editor@ftmanews.com.
DISCLAIMER
Although all due care has been taken in assembling the information on this site, FTMA Australia accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
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PRIVACY POLICY
FTMA Australia is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 and the National Privacy Principles established under the Privacy Act 1988 as amended by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
At the time personal information is collected, FTMA Australia will take reasonable steps to inform its customers about the purpose for which the information is collected, the customers’ right to access the information and other matters contemplated in the National Privacy Principles regulating collection of personal information. FTMA Australia is committed not to use or disclose personal information that it has collected, other than in the manner contemplated within the National Privacy Principles.
In particular, FTMA Australia policy is not to use or disclose personal information other than for the purpose for which it was collected or any reasonable secondary purpose. It is FTMA Australia policy to obtain its customers’ consent before it uses information for a purpose or in a manner different to the purpose or manner that was disclosed to its customer.
