THE INDUSTRY Timber is one of the oldest building materials in the world and is setting new benchmarks when it comes to modern day building. With a myriad of new building techniques (CLT and LVL to mention two), this renewable and sustainable resource plays a major part in our lives. The wood manufacturing sector employs about 57,000 people across processing, products and design. Businesses large and small not only derive a living by becoming specialists in their trade and offering timber products, but provide a service that is second to none. THE MARKET The Australian timber manufacturing industry works closely with local forest and timber providers and importers to process and produce a wide range of timber products for the construction and furnishing markets. Design and product innovation are playing an increasing role in marketing timber as a sustainable and desirable natural product. THE PUBLICATION Australasian Timber covers all things timber - from the dry sawmill to the finished product. It has been the industry s mouthpiece for over 35 years. It is also the industry s sounding board and outlet for new timber manufacturing product ideas and design. Each edition carries different and relevant topics that are designed to inform, enlighten and highlight the work and worth of all the businesses that make up this vital industry. Australasian Timber looks at economics, development and innovation to bring readers - in print and online - a solution-based, reliable and sought after information package, vital to running their business. Australasian Timber includes the latest industry-making news and views from associations and industry players. Each edition also carries a minimum of three separate features that s 24 segments covered annually providing timely opportunities for different sections of industry focus, coverage and advertising. Australasian Timber is the most cost effective and logical way to ensure your products or services is at the forefront of the industry s mind. The format features a high gloss tabloid print layout which is reproduced online to subscribers. CIRCULATION Australasian Timber is distributed to an extensive and targeted circulation and readership, mailed directly to the industry including suppliers, wholesalers, government bodies and subscribers. John Hudswell - Editor Jon Bryden - Advertising Manager
Features and editorial program 2016 Every issue we have a round up of the industry issues making big news as well as views and comments from industry associations national, state and local. Our planned special features for the year are: February Workplace Safety Timber Imports Scanning Fasteners AUSTimber 2016 April FRAME Australia2016 - Preview AUSTimber 2016 Wood Innovations 2016 Laminate Beams Engineered Wood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) May FRAME Australia 2016 Framing and Trusses Software Pre-Fabricated Construction Education and Training Timber Floors June Frame Australia 2016 - Wrap AWISA 2016 Timber Particle Products (MDF) Profiling Plywoods and Veneers Insurance Industry Focus New Zealand August WoodFlow Optimisation 2016 Timber Wholesalers Timber Engineering Hardwoods - Local Softwoods Local September Materials Handling Marking/Strapping/Labelling Racking Forklifts Transport Work Place Safety November Saws Knives Value Adding Framing and Trusses Timber Wholesalers Australia Made Australian Industry Focus December Education and Training for 2017 Preservation Decking Local and Imported Pre-Fabricated Construction CAD/CAM Finance
2016 rates and deadlines Australasian Timber section (6 column pages) Size Dimensions Base 2x 3x 4x 5x 6+ Full page 310 X 220 3500 3150 3062.50 2975 2887.50 2800 ½ Page (H) 150 X 220 2350 2115 2056.25 1997.50 1938.75 1880 ½ Page (V) 310 X 108 2350 2115 2056.25 1997.50 1938.75 1880 ¼ Page 150 X 108 1400 1260 1225 1190 1155 1120 1/8 Page 70 X 108 800 720 700 680 660 640 General Casual column centimetre rate for display ad sizes different to the above standard sizes is $26.45 (no mono or two colour rates) anywhere in the paper except for Classifieds. Specified pages loading (including inside covers, outside back cover, front cover, first right hand full page, etc.) is applicable rate +15%. Special position is +10%. Multiple insertion discounts apply. Classified section (6 column pages) Standard rates are $13.40 for full colour and $8.95 per column centimetre for black and yellow. All rates in $AUD. Rates do not include GST or agency commission. Publication dates and deadlines Edition Booking Art material Mailout Edition Booking Art material Mailout February 14 Jan 19 Jan 6 Feb April 4 Mar 9 Mar 21 Mar May 21 Apr 25 Apr 6 May June 27 May 31 May 14 June August 4 Jul 6 Jul 19 Jul September 18 Aug 22 Aug 2 Sept November 5 Oct 7 Oct 20 Oct December 17 Nov 21 Nov 2 Dec Advertisement details Full page Trim area 340mm x 240mm Bleed area 350mm x 250mm Type area 310mm x 220mm Half page vertical 310mm x 108mm Half page horizontal 150mm x 220mm Quarter page 150mm x 108mm Eighth page 70mm x 108mm
Readers can find the latest issue online as its sent to print. For greater exposure to an online audience, consider an advertising package including Daily Timber News and www.timberbiz.com.au Emailed to over 4,800 subscribers, Thursdays. Daily Timber News rates (per 4 weeks/4 issues) Masthead advertisement* (895Wx100H pixels) $180 Take the top position, before the masthead to promote your special offer or event. Banner advertisement - body*** (440Wx65H pixels) $120 Published within the body of the email. The format allows your brand to be integrated into the day s news stories. Tile advertisement (150Wx110H pixels) $75 Double tile advertisement (150Wx220H pixels) $95 Published on the right-hand side of the newsletter. All advertisements can be directed to either an email address or a website so please supply your preferred address. Terms and conditions All rates in $AUD. Rates do not include GST or agency commission. Banner, tile and display advertisements are purchased on a per-four week basis and billed in advance. Daily Timber News advertising is always subject to availability. *Option subject to availability, 1per issue. ***Actual position at publisher's discretion, up to 3 banners per issue. ****20% Rate premium applies for animated.gif and roll over advertisements. Over 8,000 pageviews per month. Rate per insertion (per 4 weeks/4 issues) Top banner advertisement (440Wx80H pixels) $180.00 Video advertisement (420Wx315H pixels) $150.00 Double tile advertisement (270Wx120H pixels) $90.00 Tile advertisement (270Wx65H pixels) $60.00 Terms and conditions Banner, tile and display advertisements are purchased on a per-month basis and billed monthly in advance. All rates in $AUD. Rates do not include GST or agency commissions. Timberbiz advertising is always subject to availability. Option subject to availability.
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