From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nash Timbers
Nash Timbers
Nash Timbers known as Rozelle Recycled Building Center, when first
opened by David Nash in 1993). However, by late 2002,
David was seeking a new business direction. He resigned
from his position as managing director whilst maintain-
ing his part ownership in the company.
Soon after resigning from Ironwood, Nash, along with
a number of colleagues from Ironwood, started up Nash
Timbers. With its newfound objectives in place the busi-
ness was quick to expand, aided by a loyal customer base
already established from Ironwood. In 2005 Nash Timbers
expanded to include its own floor laying division, Nash
Finishes. The company has since provided timber to a
Type Private
number of large local developments and international
Industry Building and Construction Materials developments such as the Hilton Hotel in Fiji and projects
Founded 2003 in New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the Unit-
ed States.
Headquarters Sydney, Australia Recently Nash Timbers has gained importance as a
Key people David Nash, CEO and managing director Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Master
Builders Association (MBA) accredited[2] industry infor-
Website Nash Timbers Homepage
mant, promoting the use of timber through sustainable
methods, such as recycling or the FSC System. Nash Tim-
Nash Timbers is a global and domestic distributor of tim-
bers’ stance on environmental sustainability has helped
ber flooring, joinery, and beams.
lead the industry in a "greener" direction; David is ap-
The company, based in Sydney, Australia, was found-
plauded on the Greenpeace website for his work in de-
ed in 2003 by David Nash. Nash Timbers is notable for its
veloping and promoting the recycled timber industry, es-
stance on green timber and for its role as a major infor-
pecially in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.[3] As well as this,
mant to key industry figures, concerning the origin and
Nash Timbers was included in the Eco Smart section at the
proper use of wood products.
HIA Sydney Home show, a section that promoted envi-
ronmentally sustainable building solutions.[4]
History
Operations
Recycling timber
A railway bridge in country Australia, David Nash single-
handedly stopped the government’s practice of burning old
railway bridges, thus saving timber up to 400 years old.[1]
Timber salvaged from the bridge pictured above
Prior to establishing Nash Timbers, managing director
David Nash was the part owner and the managing direc-
A large percentage of Nash Timbers’ products are recy-
tor of competing timber company Ironwood (originally
cled timber. David Nash was one of the first people to rec-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nash Timbers
ognize the value of demolition timber and he has made [2] NSW Architects Board. www.architects.nsw.gov.au
significant contributions to the growth of the industry, "“Continuing Professional Education”".
through such feats as stopping State Rail’s practice of http://www.architects.nsw.gov.au/
burning old railway bridges.[5] Nash Timbers mainly CPEActivityPrint.cfm?print=all
source their recycled timber from old bridges and www.architects.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
wharves. Once the timber is salvaged it is then milled, [3] Greenpeace. "“Recycled Timber”". Archived from
which includes the process of removing nails and bolts [http://sites.greenpeace.org.au/~greenpea/sites/
and cutting the timber down to size.[6] archives/olympics/reports/1300_days.pdf
greenpeace.org.au the original] on 2007-09-28.
Green timber http://web.archive.org/web/20070928030716/
Due to the scarcity of recyclable timber and the difficul- http://sites.greenpeace.org.au/~greenpea/sites/
ties presented when working with second hand timber, archives/olympics/reports/1300_days.pdf.
Nash Timbers also provides a large amount of new tim- Retrieved 2007-06-25.
ber from properly managed Australian Forests.[7] Nash [4] Sydney Home Show.
Timbers abides by the "Australian Forest Certification www.sydneyhomeshow.com.au "“Exhibitors at the
Scheme", a system that enables all users and consumers 2007 Home Show”".
of timber to choose stock from sources that have been http://www.sydneyhomeshow.com.au/
certified as being derived from sustainable managed exhibitors.php www.sydneyhomeshow.com.au.
forests.[8] Retrieved 2007-06-25.
[5] Baynes, Jill (2003-10-10). "David Nash – Timber
Nash Finishes Floor Hero". Leading Sydney Homes. pp. 10–11.
[6] Willis, Robyn (2007-06-09). "By Popular Demand".
Nash Finishes is the floor laying division of Nash Timbers
Daily Telegraph - Home. pp. 5–6.
that was founded in 2005. Nash Finishes lay, sand and fin-
[7] Willis, Robyn (2007-06-09). "By Popular Demand".
ish timber floors.
Daily Telegraph - Home. pp. 5–6.
[8] www.nashtimbers.com.au ""SUSTAINABLE TIMBER
See also (CHAIN OF CUSTODY)"". Nash Timbers.
http://www.nashtimbers.com.au/
• Recycling timber
index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=27
www.nashtimbers.com.au. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
References
[1] Baynes, Jill (2003-10-10). "David Nash – Timber External links
Floor Hero". Leading Sydney Homes. pp. 10–11.
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