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S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5Rotorua, New Zealand

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 2015Bayview Eden Melbourne,Melbourne, Australia

Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23, Sept 2015Distinction Rotorua Hotel,Rotorua, New Zealand

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Who will be attending WoodTECH 2015?

•Sawmillsitemanagers •Sawmillproductionandengineeringmanagers •Millsupervisors,maintenanceandproductionstaff •Saw-doctors •Equipment,productandservicesupplierstoAustralasia’ssawmillingindustry

Programme Planning:

We are currently working closely with a wide range of New Zealand, Australian and internationalcompanies,servicesuppliers,researchersandgovernmentbodiestodevelopapracticaltwodayprogrammeforAustralasia.Furtherdetailsontheprogrammecontentwillbeavailableshortly.Ifwantingtocontributetotheprogrammedesign,pleasegetbacktousasap.

Event Promotions:

WoodTECH2015willbeheavilypromotedthroughthemedia,directmailing,trademagazines,industryassociationsandrelatede-newsletters,internetblogsandsocialmedia,andtheforestryindustry’sleadingweeklye-newsletters,FridayOffcuts(www.fridayoffcuts.com) and WoodWeek (www.woodweek.com).

SpecialcomplimentaryweeklybanneradvertisementsinFridayOffcuts(ORWoodWeek) havebeenincludedforWoodTECH2015sponsorsandexhibitorsleadinguptotheevent.Sponsors and exhibitors should also look closely at taking up options of additional promotionthroughtheweeklye-newslettersinandaroundtheevent.

Well run and informative. Well organised. Well done. Excellent conference with very informative presentations. (ScanTECH 2010)

Who is the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA)?

Since1998theForestIndustryEngineeringAssociation(FIEA),adivisionofInnovatekLtd,hasrunanextensiveseriesoftechnology related events for Australasian forest products companies.Over300conferences,tradeshowsandexhibitionshavebeenrunforlocalcompaniesinbothcountries.FIEA’skeyobjectivethroughtheseeventsistoimprovetheperformanceandproductivecapabilityofforestryandwoodproductscompaniesintheregion.FIEAisrecognizedasoneofthemosteffectiveinformationprovidersfortheAustralasianforestry&woodproductsindustries.FormoreinformationonFIEAortheservicesbeingsupplied,seewww.fiea.org.nz

Programme Details:

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Five Star Sponsor $5,000 + GST* NZ$3,000 + GST AU$3,000 + GSTFour Star Sponsor $4,000 + GST* NZ$2,500 + GST AU$2,500 + GSTThree Star Sponsor $3,000 + GST* NZ$2,000 + GST AU$2,000 + GST

*Foraccountingandtaxpurposes,eachvenuewillbeinvoiced intheappropriatecurrency.Forsponsorshipforbothvenues, 50%ofthetotalamountwillbeinvoicedinNZcurrencyand 50%inAustraliancurrency.

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.

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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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Sponsorship Details:

** Technology Showcase (Popularprogrammesession):FiveStarSponsors are entitled to be involved in this “showcase” which will be includedaspartoftheconferenceprogramme.

Intheshowcase,eachparticipatingsponsorisabletodoashort5-10minuterapidfirepresentationtothefullaudience.ThissessionprovidesFiveStarsponsorswithauniqueopportunitytoraisetheirprofileandpresentspecificcompanyorproductinformationtoalltheeventdelegates.

Note:FiveStarSponsorswillbelimitedtoFIVE ONLYateachvenue.

*** E-newsletter Banner Advertising: All event sponsors will receive complimentarysinglesidebanneradvertisingspacesinFriday Offcuts (ORWoodWeek).Thiswillbeutilizedinthetwomonthsleadinguptotheeventtoensuremaximumcoverageforoursponsors.FIEAwillplacetheadvertisement(logopluslinkthroughtothecompany’swebsiteoralternatively,anadvertisementifsuppliedbythesponsor–specificationsavailableonrequest).

Asanadditionalbenefit,tomaximizecoverageandpromotionsleadinguptoorimmediatelyaftertheevent,sponsorscanelecttotakeoutafurtheronemonth’sbanneradvertisinginFriday Offcuts (ORWoodWeek)ata20%discountoffthenormaladvertisingrates.Howeverbecauseofexpecteddemandtheplacementandpositioningoftheadvertisementswillbeona“firstcomefirstserved”basis.

• Deadline for Event Brochure Printing: Forinclusionofsponsors’companylogosintotheeventflyers,confirmationofsponsorshiphasto be received BEFORE Friday 29 May 2014.Sponsoringcompaniescan indicate their interest after this date, but because of production schedules,maybeunabletobeincludedintotheprogrammeflyersthatarebeingusedtopromotetheevent.

Note: Companystaffnotparticipatinginthefullconference,butattendingtheeventtomanthedisplays,willbechargedaspecialdiscountedrateof$100+GSTperday.Namesofanystafftakingupthisoption,alongwiththedaysthatstaffwillbeattending,willneedtobesentthroughtoourRotoruaoffice.Thisdiscountedratedoesnot include access to conference presentations or attendance at conferencedinner.

•Promotionalbenefits forsponsorshipwillcommenceoncepaymentisreceived.

Youmayalsolikeustoconsideryourparticipationintheeventasapresenter,oralternativelyyoumayliketorecommendanoverseasorlocalexpertforinclusionintheconferenceprogramme.

IfyouwouldliketodiscussthesesponsorshipopportunitiespleasecontactGordonThomsononTel:(+64)79211384,Mob:(+64)272758022 or email:gordon.thomson@fiea.org.nz

Forspeakingopportunities,pleasecontactBrentApthorponTel:(+64)34701902oremailbrent.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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Register your Interest:

Additional Marketing Opportunities:

TheForestIndustryEngineeringAssociation(FIEA)providesarangeofuniquemarketingopportunitiesforcompanieswanting to increase their exposure to the forest & wood productsindustriesinNewZealand&Australia.

• E-newsletter Advertising

FridayOffcutsisthemostwidelyreadweeklye-newsletterbyforestryandwoodproductscompaniesinAustralasia.WoodWeekisacomplementaryweeklye-newsletterdesignedforforestrymanagersandcontractors.Weeklyandlongertermoptionsareavailableforbanner,display,jobsandequipmentadvertising.

• FIEA Partners

FIEAPartnersassistinbringingawiderangeoftechnologyevents and conferences to Australasian forestry, wood processingandmanufacturingcompanieseachyear.Comparedtoindividualeventsponsorship,thetargetedpromotionalbenefitsandopportunitiesforproductandservicepromotionofferedthroughannualsponsorshiparesubstantial.IfyouwouldliketoconsiderextendyourWoodTECH2015eventsponsorshipandbecomeanFIEAPartner,pleasecontactourFIEASponsorshipManager.

Register Your InterestIf you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at this event, or any of the above marketing options please contact:

Gordon ThomsonFIEA Sponsorship & Events ManagerTel: (+64) 7 921 1384, Mob: (+64) 27 275 8022or 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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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:•Foraccountingandtaxpurposes,eachvenuewillbeinvoicedintheappropriatecurrency.Forsponsorshipforbothvenues, 50%ofthetotalamountwillbeinvoicedinNZcurrencyand50%inAustraliancurrency.•NewZealandGSTis15%andAustralianGSTis10%.•Promotionalbenefitsforsponsorshipwillcommenceoncepaymentisreceived.•Pleasenotethatanydamagecausedbythesponsortotheevent,venue,orequipmentsupplied,willbetheresponsibilityof thesponsor.Anylossordamagetosponsorsequipmentduringtheeventwillalsobetheresponsibilityofthesponsor.

Good stuff, very good presenters. Great to see mill guys presenting. (SawTECH 2011)

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