Woodtech, Sawmills

1. September 2015
Melbourne, Australia
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Rotorua, New Zealand

2. The Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) is well known for
its regular world class programmes that showcase the very latest
developments in sawing and scanning technologies. For well over 15 years
SawTECH, ScanTECH and Wood Manufacturing events have been run for
Australasian wood processing companies.
In September 2013 an inaugural WoodEXPO ran in both New Zealand
and Australia, the last major event run in the region. It highlighted new
innovations, new products and new equipment to improve local sawmilling,
wood manufacturing and wood panel companies operating efficiencies –
and profitability.
To remain internationally competitive, local sawmills increasingly are
looking at tools and technologies that can be used to increase lumber
yields, improve grade recoveries, get higher production speeds out of their
saw-lines, lower the service or maintenance requirements of equipment
and reduce the sawing costs for their operation. Sawmillers increasingly
are working much more closely with their technology providers. The
last couple of years has seen some of the most sophisticated sawing
technologies and saw designs developed in recent times.
To showcase these developments, WoodTECH 2015 has been set up for
local sawmilling companies. This year the event has also had a major
overhaul. A large cross section of sawmillers in both countries will be
having input to the redesign. In addition to sawmill optimisation and saw
selection and operation, previous technology events on Mill Maintenance,
Log & Lumber Scanning and Lumber Quality Control have all been built into
this year’s event.
There’s also a much greater emphasis on the practical issues of selecting
and running saws, low cost improvement tools and on smaller to medium
sized operations which are such an integral part of the Australasian
sawmilling industry. The common theme when speaking to industry is to
focus on how to get the best out of the resource and operation as well as
investment in new plant. A better understanding on how saws within the
mill are been selected, maintained and operated and how to get the most
out of each saw centre is also high on the list of priorities.
As well as technology within the mill – the environment in which the
production team is working and interacting is a critical part of working
smarter – from reconfiguring production lines in the mill through to finding
faster ways to identify and reject unacceptable products. The returns
through the power of the “team” are indeed significant.
WoodTECH 2015 is long overdue. This latest technology series will provide
an essential and independent update on an array of exciting new wood
scanning, sawing and mill optimisation technologies as well as some
innovative human resource practices best suited to local processing
operations. As with previous events, it’s being designed for both senior
management as well as production and operational staff from local mills.
Background:
Excellent opportunity to hear about technology
advancements & networking with other
sawmillers & suppliers. (ScanTECH 2010)
Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17, Sept 2015
Bayview Eden Melbourne,
Melbourne, Australia
Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23, Sept 2015
Distinction Rotorua Hotel,
Rotorua, New Zealand
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3. Who will be attending WoodTECH 2015?
• Sawmill site managers
• Sawmill production and engineering managers
• Mill supervisors, maintenance and production staff
• Saw-doctors
• Equipment, product and service suppliers to Australasia’s sawmilling industry
Programme Planning:
We are currently working closely with a wide range of New Zealand, Australian and
international companies, service suppliers, researchers and government bodies to
develop a practical two day programme for Australasia. Further details on the
programme content will be available shortly. If wanting to contribute to the programme
design, please get back to us asap.
Event Promotions:
WoodTECH 2015 will be heavily promoted through the media, direct mailing, trade
magazines, industry associations and related e-newsletters, internet blogs and social
media, and the forestry industry’s leading weekly e-newsletters, Friday Offcuts
(www.fridayoffcuts.com) and WoodWeek (www.woodweek.com).
Special complimentary weekly banner advertisements in Friday Offcuts (OR WoodWeek)
have been included for WoodTECH 2015 sponsors and exhibitors leading up to the event.
Sponsors and exhibitors should also look closely at taking up options of additional
promotion through the weekly e-newsletters in and around the event.
Well run and informative. Well organised. Well done.
Excellent conference with very informative presentations.
(ScanTECH 2010)
Who is the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA)?
Since 1998 the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA),
a division of Innovatek Ltd, has run an extensive series of
technology related events for Australasian forest products
companies. Over 300 conferences, trade shows and exhibitions
have been run for local companies in both countries.
FIEA’s key objective through these events is to improve the
performance and productive capability of forestry and wood
products companies in the region. FIEA is recognized as one of
the most effective information providers for the Australasian
forestry & wood products industries.
For more information on FIEA or the services being supplied, see
www.fiea.org.nz
Programme Details:
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4. Five Star Sponsor $5,000 + GST* NZ$3,000 + GST AU$3,000 + GST
Four Star Sponsor $4,000 + GST* NZ$2,500 + GST AU$2,500 + GST
Three Star Sponsor $3,000 + GST* NZ$2,000 + GST AU$2,000 + GST
*For accounting and tax purposes, each venue will be invoiced
in the appropriate currency. For sponsorship for both venues,
50% of the total amount will be invoiced in NZ currency and
50% in Australian currency.
Participation in the “Technology Showcase” session **
Display/Exhibition space at the venue
Logo to appear on promotional flyers
Complimentary event registration for company employee / nominated
client to the full event
25% discount off standard conference rate for any additional company
registrations
A list of registered delegates provided to your company prior to the
event
Advert included in conference handbook
Acknowledgement and company logo included in the conference
handbook
Logo to appear on the event website (with a link to your website)
Logo to appear in email marketing (with a link to your website)
Complimentary weeks of single side banner advertising in Friday Offcuts
(or WoodWeek). Special discounted rates also off any additional
advertising***
Discounted advertising rates (30%) in Australasian Timberman in the
lead up to the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Five Star
Sponsor
Four Star
Sponsor
Three Star
Sponsor
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Sponsorship Package Both Events
(New Zealand & Australia) New Zealand Only Australia Only
Sponsorship Benefits
Well-run, informative – some great
practical tips. Got a lot of value from it.
A good blend of leading edge technology
plus basic saw-doctoring & sawing
principles. (SawTECH 2011
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5. Sponsorship Details:
** Technology Showcase (Popular programme session): Five Star
Sponsors are entitled to be involved in this “showcase” which will be
included as part of the conference programme.
In the showcase, each participating sponsor is able to do a short
5-10 minute rapid fire presentation to the full audience. This session
provides Five Star sponsors with a unique opportunity to raise their
profile and present specific company or product information to all
the event delegates.
Note: Five Star Sponsors will be limited to FIVE ONLY at each venue.
*** E-newsletter Banner Advertising: All event sponsors will receive
complimentary single side banner advertising spaces in Friday Offcuts
(OR WoodWeek). This will be utilized in the two months leading up
to the event to ensure maximum coverage for our sponsors. FIEA will
place the advertisement (logo plus link through to the company’s
web site or alternatively, an advertisement if supplied by the sponsor
– specifications available on request).
As an additional benefit, to maximize coverage and promotions
leading up to or immediately after the event, sponsors can elect to
take out a further one month’s banner advertising in Friday Offcuts
(OR WoodWeek) at a 20% discount off the normal advertising rates.
However because of expected demand the placement and positioning
of the advertisements will be on a “first come first served” basis.
• Deadline for Event Brochure Printing: For inclusion of sponsors’
company logos into the event flyers, confirmation of sponsorship has
to be received BEFORE Friday 29 May 2014. Sponsoring companies
can indicate their interest after this date, but because of production
schedules, may be unable to be included into the programme flyers
that are being used to promote the event.
Note: Company staff not participating in the full conference, but
attending the event to man the displays, will be charged a special
discounted rate of $100 + GST per day. Names of any staff taking up
this option, along with the days that staff will be attending, will need
to be sent through to our Rotorua office. This discounted rate does
not include access to conference presentations or attendance at
conference dinner.
• Promotional benefits for sponsorship will commence once payment
is received.
You may also like us to consider your participation in the event as a presenter, or
alternatively you may like to recommend an overseas or local expert for inclusion in the
conference programme.
If you would like to discuss these sponsorship opportunities please contact
Gordon Thomson on Tel: (+64) 7 921 1384, Mob: (+64) 27 275 8022 or
email: gordon.thomson@fiea.org.nz
For speaking opportunities, please contact Brent Apthorp on Tel: (+64) 3 470 1902 or
email brent.apthorp@fiea.org.nz
A good mix of presenters and participants, excellent
expert input, and once again great networking
opportunities. (SawTECH 2011)
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6. Register your Interest:
Additional Marketing Opportunities:
The Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) provides
a range of unique marketing opportunities for companies
wanting to increase their exposure to the forest & wood
products industries in New Zealand & Australia.
• E-newsletter Advertising
Friday Offcuts is the most widely read weekly e-newsletter
by forestry and wood products companies in Australasia.
WoodWeek is a complementary weekly e-newsletter
designed for forestry managers and contractors. Weekly and
longer term options are available for banner, display, jobs and
equipment advertising.
• FIEA Partners
FIEA Partners assist in bringing a wide range of technology
events and conferences to Australasian forestry, wood
processing and manufacturing companies each year.
Compared to individual event sponsorship, the targeted
promotional benefits and opportunities for product and
service promotion offered through annual sponsorship
are substantial. If you would like to consider extend your
WoodTECH 2015 event sponsorship and become an FIEA
Partner, please contact our FIEA Sponsorship Manager.
Register Your Interest
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at this event, or any of the
above marketing options please contact:
Gordon Thomson
FIEA Sponsorship & Events Manager
Tel: (+64) 7 921 1384, Mob: (+64) 27 275 8022
or Email: gordon.thomson@fiea.org.nz
If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss a tailored package,
please contact us today.
Great networking – very enjoyable. Good to have the
opportunity to chat with others about their sites & pick
up ideas. (SawTECH 2011)
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7. Order number
Cheque payable to Forest Industry Engineering Association enclosed, or
Direct credit our Westpac NZ Account: 03-1552-0257749-00, or
Direct credit our Westpac Australia Account: BSB 033115-Account # 137710, Innovatek Ltd, or
Please debit my MasterCard / Visa (circle one)
Amount enclosed: $
Credit card number: CSC Number:
Expiry date: Cardholder’s name:
Cardholder’s signature:
Payment:
Company:
Name: Position:
Postal Address:
Tel: Email:
Signature: Date:
Details:
Please check you have filled in all details,
signed and return to:
Fax: (+64) 7 921 1381
Email: gordon.thomson@fiea.org.nz
Postal: PO Box 1230, Rotorua 3040,
New Zealand
Tel: (+64) 7 921 1384
Mob: (+64) 27 275 8022
Confirmation of Event Sponsorship
I would like to confirm that our company
will sponsor as detailed below:
Five Star Sponsor $5,000 + GST* NZ$3,000 + GST AU$3,000 + GST
Four Star Sponsor $4,000 + GST* NZ$2,500 + GST AU$2,500 + GST
Three Star Sponsor $3,000 + GST* NZ$2,000 + GST AU$2,000 + GST
Sponsorship Package Both Events
(New Zealand & Australia) New Zealand Only Australia Only
Please note:
• For accounting and tax purposes, each venue will be invoiced in the appropriate currency. For sponsorship for both venues,
50% of the total amount will be invoiced in NZ currency and 50% in Australian currency.
• New Zealand GST is 15% and Australian GST is 10%.
• Promotional benefits for sponsorship will commence once payment is received.
• Please note that any damage caused by the sponsor to the event, venue, or equipment supplied, will be the responsibility of
the sponsor. Any loss or damage to sponsors equipment during the event will also be the responsibility of the sponsor.
Good stuff, very good presenters. Great to
see mill guys presenting. (SawTECH 2011)
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