Media Releases

Media Releases

Feburary 2018

Timberlink Launches "Made of Tasmania" Campaign

Timberlink has launched its “Made of Tasmania” advertising campaign to emphasize Timberlink Australia’s link to the Tasmanian community, economy and environment. The print, radio, outdoor media and online advertising campaign highlights the positive role that Timberlink’s sustainably produced timber has in the Tasmanian community.

December 2017

Timber Shortage - Our Letter to the FTMA

Timberlink would like to address the current timber shortage and give an internal perspective to our customers and the industry. Currently, there is a poignant shortage across the industry and we believe this is a combination of both ongoing above forecast demand, combined with some overall reductions in supply to the market by competitor sources.

October 2017

Timberlink achieves dual certification

Timberlink’s two Australian mills recently achieved FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certification on solid wood. This is in addition to the AFS (Australian Forestry Standard)/PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) certifications already held by the Australian sites. No other major Australian sawmilling business holds both FSC and AFS/PEFC certification, something Timberlink is justifiably proud of.

July 2017

Minister Michael Ferguson visits Timberlink’s Bell Bay mill

Timberlink welcomed Tasmanian Minister Michael Ferguson (Member for Bass and Minister for Information Technology & Innovation), to its Bell Bay mill in Northern Tasmania. There to meet with senior Timberlink managers, the minister toured the mill and saw first-hand some of the investments made by the business since taking ownership of the site.

June 2017

Timberlink applauds the launch of the Tasmanian Wood Encouragement Policy

Timberlink congratulates the Tasmanian Government on being the first Australian state to develop a Wood Encouragement Policy. The Tasmanian Wood Encouragement policy requires that the use of wood be considered for use in all future public building projects.

May 2017

Timber technology and great people are vital to Tarpeena

Timberlink’s GM Emerging Business & Innovation, Mr. David Oliver, welcomed Mr. Troy Bell, MP Member for Mount Gambier, to Timberlink’s Tarpeena mill where they discussed the mill’s latest major investment as the business strives to build a world class timber mill.

March 2017

Timber technology and great people are key in Tasmania

Timberlink's CEO, Mr. Ian Tyson, welcomed Tasmanian Minister Guy Barnett to Timberlink’s Bell Bay mill where they discussed the mill’s next major investment. Continuous investment in world class technology, coupled with a well-trained and highly capable team, is what gives Timberlink the edge in manufacturing structural pine.

Press Release Archive

December 2016

Timberlink Releases First Sustainability Report

December 2016

Timberlink contributes to New Zealand earthquake fund

April 2016

Timberlink launches NZ$10 million capital upgrade programme and welcmes the District Council

July 2015

Timberlink Green Low Odour - A world first in outdoor timber treatment

March 2015

Timberlink Tasmanian Sawmill - successful grant to support ongoing improvement program

July 2014

New Australian timber processing video promotes a people industry with 21st technology

February 2014

Customers' business longevity inspires Timberlink's first anniversary celebrations