The Timber division employs around 800 people in its hardwood, softwood and plywood operations, located on the east coast of Australia. Timber operates 17 manufacturing sites and 6 distribution outlets. Products are sold into the structural, commercial and renovation markets and are distributed across domestic and export markets.

Hardwood

Boral's hardwood business operates 14 manufacturing facilities in New South Wales and distributes product to domestic and export markets. The business has a strong position in both structural and flooring markets. Boral exports small quantities of woodchips processed from sawmill waste, forest residues and plantation stock from the hardwood operation in northern New South Wales.

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Softwood

Boral's single softwood manufacturing facility is based at Oberon in New South Wales and operates through a joint venture with Carter Holt Harvey. The mill has a capacity of around 725,000m3 following a recent capital upgrade. The mill has not produced to full capacity to date due to a weak detached housing market. Softwood products are primarily sold in east coast markets.

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Plywood

Boral is Australia's leading plywood producer and operates one large plywood operation at Ipswich in Queensland. Products are sold in all major Australian markets.

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