Timberlink has manufactured its first GLT beam at its Tarpeena plant in South Australia. Ian Tyson, CEO of Timberlink, announced the milestone during a tour of the facility by South Australian Parliamentary Select Committee for the South Australian Forest Products Association’s Seed to Structure tour. Source: Timberbiz
The purpose of the tour was to increase awareness around the many stages of softwood timber manufacturing in South Australia from planting seeds in the nursery through to processing and manufacturing finished plantation pine timber products.
“This is a very meaningful day for Timberlink,” Mr Tyson said.
“From our first sod turn in February 2022 to producing our first GLT beam in August 2023, we are well on our way to full production which is scheduled for October this year.
“It was fantastic to share this milestone moment with the committee,” he said.
Timberlink’s NeXTimber facility will be Australia’s only combined radiata pine CLT and GLT facility, increasing Australia’s sovereign capability to manufacture these products while reducing reliance on imports.
Mass timber products offer an exciting alternative to traditional construction materials, with the potential to assist to decarbonise construction in Australia by storing carbon for the life of the timber.
