There has been significant progress on the construction of Australia’s first combined Radiata Pine Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing facility in Tarpeena. Source: Timberbiz
The NeXTimber facility will be co-located at the existing Timberlink site and will produce CLT panels and GLT members. These products provide the biophilic and environmental benefits of traditional timber but with the strength to support taller and more complex structures.
The NeXTimber range offers timber building solutions for commercial, residential, and public projects; used on their own or in conjunction with traditional building materials.
NeXTimber CLT range:
- Roof panels
- Floor panels
- Wall panels
- Lintels & other framing
NeXTimber GLT range:
- Beams
- Columns
- Frame & truss members
Since initial works began in 2021, it’s been a hive of activity on the site with the first pieces of Kallesoe Machinery A/S being lifted into place in August 2022 and erection of the steel structure commencing in October 2022. This year will see the commencement of equipment installation followed by commissioning and performance testing. Full production of the NeXTimber range is scheduled to begin in late 2023.
Timberlink is committed to product and service excellence and has partnered with world leading equipment and software providers as part of the project including Kallesoe Machinery A/S for plant design, manufacturing equipment and installation as well as Hans Hundegger AG who will supply the PBA- Industry panel processing machine with the latest CNC machining technology. This equipment will be supported by a fully integrated end-to end software platform provided by hsbcad.
“This world leading technology provides the latest capabilities in CLT GLT production and will place Timberlink at the forefront of supply capability in the Australian and Oceania region” Timberlink Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ian Tyson
Infeed stock for the NeXTimber range will come from local plantations in the Green Triangle region and is supported through Timberlink’s vertically integrated supply chain. The majority of log supply to Timberlink’s manufacturing facilities is dual certified to both FSC® and PEFC/Responsible Wood.
Over the last three years, Timberlink has invested over $200M into upgrades at the Tarpeena Bell Bay sites, demonstrating their commitment to the forestry industry and regional communities. Upgrades include the construction of the NeXTimber facility created by a $63m investment by Timberlink, as well as a state of-the-art Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP) treatment plant, a new green mill in Tarpeena and vision scanning system in Bell Bay.
