Becoming a Member
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FTMA membership is open to all companies, individuals or entities involved or interested in the frame and truss manufacturing industry in New Zealand.
The FTMA currently represents more than 70 fabrication sites and more than 20 associated members (suppliers and industry associates) who are leading the way forward in our part of the off-site building manufacturing industry. We continue to work tirelessly to ensure prefabricated timber wall frames, roof trusses, floor cassettes and similar assemblies remain the preferred choice for building in New Zealand. We are also in regular communication with our members regarding changes to technical standards and legislative and regulatory requirements that affect our sector. In addition to the big names in building material supply such as PlaceMakers, many of our members are small independent operators, with anywhere from 5 to 20 staff, and are not always in a position to investigate and understand the implications of legislative and regulatory changes on their businesses. FTMA’s access to Government via our membership of peak building sector bodies — such as the Building Industry Federation, the Construction Industry Council and the Construction Growth Foundation — allows us to hear about changes and to advocate for our members at the earliest stages. To apply for membership Please contact Member Services at [email protected] for a membership application form. |
Benefits of membership
Legislative and regulatory changes are often complex, not well communicated publicly and open to different interpretations. Regular communication with our members around these changes and potential implications is one of the key roles of the FTMA. |
Membership Categories
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FTMA New Zealand has four membership categories that can be applied for.
Manufacturing Member: A company or entity that manufactures timber frame and truss components and related assemblies. Principal Partner Member: A company that supplies to Manufacturing Members design and detailing software for frame and truss fabrication (and similar or related assemblies) that is recognised to produce structural assemblies and components meeting the Building Code of NZ clause B1 Structure, and provides accompanying fixings for manufacture and installation of the manufactured components such as nail plates meeting New Zealand standards and Building Code clauses B1 Structure and B2 Durability. Supplier Member: A business or individual that supplies materials, components, consumables, tools, equipment and machinery, services or other technologies and systems used by Manufacturing Members in the manufacture and supply of frames and trusses and related products. Industry Associate Member: A business or individual who has an interest in specification, design, fabrication, installation or use of frame and truss components but does not normally have a direct commercial relationship with the Manufacturing Members. Examples may include other building industry associations, allied trades and suppliers, architects and building designers, engineers, builders, educators and educational institutions. |
Note: All members must agree to abide by the rules of the Frame and Truss Manufacturers’ Association of New Zealand Incorporated as set out in the constitution. The FTMA NZ Inc reserves the right to decline or refuse any membership application, alter any membership category, or withdraw the current membership status of any member at the sole discretion of the FTMA Board of Directors.
If you would like to discuss the many benefits or any aspect of membership, please contact our Member Services Executive, Peter Carruthers, by email or phone 021 912 977. 
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