Our Partners
The Precinct is led by industry, supported by research and aligned with government priorities.
Project Leadership and Management
IndustryEdge
IndustryEdge is Australia and New Zealand’s leading supply chain, trade data and market intelligence firms specialising in fibre resources, wood products and pulp and paper industries.
IndustryEdge is leading the Hardwood Timber Manufacturing Hub feasibility study and previously coordinated the Green Triangle ATMAC Splinters to Structures project, which established the market opportunity and product pathways underpinning The Precinct.
Industry Partners
Project Participants
Community and Supply Chain Partners
Research & Technical Partners
Raute Oy
Headquartered in Finland, Raute is the world’s leading equipment supplier and technical specialist in manufacturing laminated veneer lumber. It will lead an end-to-end feasibility study into LVL manufacturing.
AFWI Centre for Climate
Smart Forestry
AFWI Centre for Climate Smart Forestry at the University of Melbourne will provide carbon, natural capital and built environment supply chain linkages.
Deakin University
Deakin University is leading research to deliver a fit-for-purpose business and operating model for The Precinct, in addition to leading product development, including into bio-adhesives.
Additional Research & Industry Collaborators
- Forest and Wood Products Australia
- Building 4.0 CRC
- ARC Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Housing
- Griffith University
- University of Sunshine Coast
- Queensland Department of Primary Industries
- ARC Advanced Timber Hub
- Adelaide University
- Forestry Centre of Excellence
Governance
The industry-led Precinct Steering Committee oversees strategy, development and stakeholder engagement. A Technical Research Committee, aligned with AFWI, ensures research delivers commercial outcomes.
Precinct Steering Committee
- Russ Hughes
Australian Bluegum Plantations - Cameron Macdonald
OneFortyOne - Deb Hall
Victorian State Government - Billy Bell
Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation - Michael O’Connor
Timber, Furniture & Textiles Union - Joseph Lawrence
Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (Observer)
IndustryEdge provides secretariat support, with Managing Director Tim Woods serving as an ex-officio member.
