FIEA delivers world class technology events for Australasian forest products companies.
We provide a unique and independent platform to showcase new and emerging technologies to the industry.
Since 1998 the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) has designed, managed and run over 500 conferences, trade shows and exhibitions for local companies. Our objective is to improve the performance and productive capability of forestry and wood products companies in the region.

Event Calendar
April 2021

Forest Industry Safety Summit 2021
13 April 2021
Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
In-Person + Virtual Online Event
New practices, systems and tools for improving forest safety.
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April 2021

HarvestTECH 2021
13-14 April 2021
Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
In-Person + Virtual Online Event
New technologies in wood transport, log measurement and scaling and mechanised harvesting.
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Sponsoring or Exhibiting?
If interested in sponsoring or being involved with displays at any of these planned events in 2021 (best to book early as these are sold out every year), please contact FIEA’s Marketing & Sponsorship Manager:
Gordon Thomson, (+64) 7 921 1384, (+64) 27 275 8022, gordon.thomson@innovatek.co.nz.
Longer term sponsorship and branding opportunities can also be discussed.
August 2021

WoodTECH 2021
3-4 August 2021
Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
& Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
New innovations, technologies, processes and systems in sawmilling, scanning, saw maintenance and mill optimisation.
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November 2021

ForestTECH 2021
16-17 November 2021
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
23-24 November 2021
Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
New technologies in new forest
inventory, data capture, reporting and management systems.
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Wanting to Present?
If interested in presenting at the HarvestTECH, WoodTECH or ForestTECH events please contact:
Brent Apthorp, FIEA Director, (+64) 3 470 1902, (+64) 21 227 5177, brent.apthorp@fiea.org.nz.
If interested in presenting at Forest Safety & Technology, please contact:
John Stulen, FIEA Director, (+64) 7 921 1382, (+64) 27 275 8011, john.stulen@innovatek.co.nz.
Wanting to Attend?
If interested in attending any of these events, all details, including how to register, can be found on the event's website. You will also be able to subscribe to receive email updates about the event.
We run a wide range of events and focus on new technologies and innovations within the forestry and wood products sector. New FIEA events will be featured on this events calendar.

FIEA Event & Technology News

- ForestTECH News Issue 45on 6 April 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Foresttech.News. Two major forestry events, HarvestTECH 2021 and Forest Safety & Technology 2021, officially […]
- DroneSeed picks up major accoladeon 6 April 2021
DroneSeed, the innovative drone planting company that has presented at the last two ForestTECH events and has undertaken operational trials in […]
- The forestry shows in 2021 – What´s up?on 6 April 2021
Fortunately, a full series of technology events and shows are being planned in Australasia by the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA). A […]
- UNSW Canberra Space launches world-leading...on 6 April 2021
UNSW Canberra Space’s M2 CubeSat satellites successfully launched with Rocket Lab’s ‘They Go Up So Fast’ mission from New Zealand earlier […]
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- WoodTECH Update – Issue 35on 6 April 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of WoodTECH.News. Last month we mentioned that the programme for WoodTECH 2021 was in development. Every two years, this […]
- NZ manufacturers being left behindon 6 April 2021
New Zealand manufacturers are being left behind as other countries build up support for their manufacturing industries through COVID-19 and beyond, […]
- Carter Holt Harvey’s NZ supply shakeupon 6 April 2021
A decision by Carter Holt Harvey to stop supplying wood products to major retailers could redefine how houses are built in New Zealand, an industry […]
- 20% production increase for Hyne’s Tuan millon 6 April 2021
20% production increase for Hyne’s Tuan mill Recruitment is set to commence for 50 more jobs created in Maryborough as the member for Maryborough, […]
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- HarvestTECH News Issue 18on 7 April 2021
Welcome to the latest issues of HarvestTECH.News. By the time this newsletter hits your inbox, there will be less than a week before […]
- WorkSafe: Trucking Induction Videoon 7 April 2021
We have put together this video to help educate PCBUs and operators within the trucking industry about some common risks and how they can ensure […]
- Let The Water Flow: Why These Bridges Are...on 7 April 2021
Bridges traditionally sit above the water at all times, providing continuous access even in severe weather. But the potential for flash flooding in […]
- Human drivers still key to haul logson 7 April 2021
A pilot project that we reported on recently aiming to address a severe shortage of logging truck drivers through telemetric wizardry may lead to new […]
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TECH Updates
FIEA Members Only
100's of papers available to FIEA Members This detailed and comprehensive resource has been set up specifically for FIEA members.
FIEA manages an extensive series of technology events each year for forest products companies. This page, Technology Updates, provides a selection of up to ten papers/presentations for each event (usually posted within two-three months after the event). These recent papers/presentations can ONLY be read and downloaded by FIEA members.
Membership details can be found in the Membership Section. For members who have forgotten their membership number, please contact our offices.
FIEA Partners

Forest Products Map 2020
Australia & New Zealand Forestry Products
Industry Map 2020
The FOURTH edition of a full-colour map combining the wood processing and manufacturing operations of BOTH New Zealand and Australia.
- A new industry resource updating the SOLD OUT 2018 issue.
- Features over 50 major updates to mill locations, ownership and production.
- 171 wood processing operations listed; Includes 67 sawmills, all fibreboard, particleboard, plywood, pulp & paper, veneer/LVL/CLT, paperboard and chip export operations along with major wood manufacturing operations.
- Now the most up-to-date industry reference providing an essential mapping resource for New Zealand and Australian wood products companies.
- Actual size: 980mm wide x 680mm tall.

Laminated Flat Maps
$70 + gst each1-9 Folded Maps
$40 + gst each10-25 Folded Maps
$35 + gst eachPostage & Handling Rates:
- $15 New Zealand
- $25 Australia
- $35 Other (international orders outside of New Zealand and Australia)
Please Note:
- Prices are the same in both New Zealand dollars and Australian Dollars.
- GST is ONLY applicable to orders placed WITHIN New Zealand OR Australia. New Zealand GST is 15% and Australian GST is 10%.
- FIEA Members receive a 10% discount.
For our full set of terms & conditions, shipping and return policies, click here.

FIEA Membership
Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) members are provided an extensive range of benefits. Working closely with forestry and wood products companies throughout Australasia, the membership benefits have been structured to provide a package of services not being covered by other industry groupings.
Membership rates are low by industry standards. Membership is voluntary. It’s also not being set by any collected levy. FIEA members join only if they see real value in the array of discounts being offered through the technology programmes and resources that are being supplied.
Technology Updates on the FIEA website is one of the most comprehensive listing of resources available on any one website. The resource is being used extensively by member companies as an essential up-to-date reference for evaluating new and emerging technologies, for troubleshooting and for on-site training. Over 150 plus presentations/papers are able to be accessed by FIEA members.
FIEA is also now the largest provider of weekly and monthly forest products news in Australasia. In addition to breaking news and technology updates every week through Friday Offcuts and WoodWeek, free copies of FOUR leading industry magazines are sent directly to all FIEA members to ensure they stay abreast of key issues that will impact on their business.
FIEA Membership
- Discounts off FIEA Events
- Access to FIEA Presentations & Resources
- Discounts off Friday Offcuts & WoodWeek Rates
- Free Trade Magazines
Become an FIEA Member

About FIEA
The Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA), a division of Innovatek Ltd, has since 1998 been running an extensive series of technical programmes for forestry and wood products companies.
Programmes are being run, over 500 at last count, for both New Zealand and Australian operations.
An independent forum for local companies is provided by FIEA to evaluate new technologies. Networking with other companies and leading local and international technology providers is also a significant benefit of these events.
Forestry and wood products companies, largely distant from most major technology providers, can through FIEA, evaluate a wide range of new and emerging technologies suited to their own operations. FIEA is well established as a leading provider of technology transfer services for forest products companies.
Contact
FIEA Contact Details
(+64) 7 921 1382
1800 126 398 (from Australia)
Rotorua Office
- Forest Industry Engineering Association
- Building X91, Sala Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
- PO Box 1230, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand
- Ph (+64) 7 921 1382
Dunedin Office
- Forest Industry Engineering Association
- c/o Distinction Dunedin Hotel, 6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- PO Box 904, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
- Ph (+64) 3 470 1902
Forest Industry Engineering Association: A division of Innovatek Ltd