Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 12

65 66 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 12 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 12 AUST IM so the use of them will become more selective be used in more valuable areas of construction and decoration. A solution like the one that we provide is only going to become more in demand. To meet that demand, we will continue to grow and rely on our fantastic network of partners and suppliers, while remaining true to our key values and ethical operation.” Austim is committed to ensuring stakeholder requirements are determined, understood, and consistently met as they supply their products throughout Western Australia. Their clear focus is consistent delivery of customer satisfaction- a focus that will remain strong as the industry continues to evolve. thanks to key suppliers, long-term partners, and clients for their part in the company’s success since its founding 36 years ago. These include the Australian Institute of Architects (Western Australia chapter), Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), and Abodo (New Zealand), through whom Austim sources their thermally modified Radiata Pine. Looking to the future, Austim predicts both local and international markets will see an increased uptake in recycled timber and timber composite products. Mr Rowney concludes, “The long- term outlook for Austim and the industry we represent is very positive. There’s a pretty strong story behind the argument for using timber in construction and decorative applications, for the value that can put into a project. So I think we’ll continue to see a push towards the use of timber as opposed to other construction materials, particularly plantation timber options. And they’ll potentially be slower growing hardwoods, PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Decking Solutions Pty Ltd (Trex Decking) www.deckingsolutions.com.au | info@deckingsolutions.com.au