The story of Tasmanian timber and the Neville Smith family are intertwined. From humble beginnings to today where NSFP are one of Australia’s most advanced processors of re-growth and plantation timbers with a commitment to innovation and growing the industry.
Neville Smith Forest Products has operated within Tasmania since 1924 and is one of the most advanced processors of sustainably produced Regrowth Tasmanian Oak and Plantation Hardwood in Australia.
Under the Abelwood, Woodsmith, Timberbuild and EcoBlaze brands, NSFP is a valued supplier of timber products to some of Australia’s most iconic retailers and ASX listed companies.
Our premium crafted products include Structural & Engineered Flooring, Wall & Ceiling Lining, Architraves, and Decorative Mouldings and are the preferred choice for many of Australia’s leading architects, builders and designers.
NSFP also produces a range of functional Packaging Grade and Biofuel products, that minimise waste and maximise value at every step of the production process.
NSFP has a legacy of commitment to Tasmania. They are the states largest producer of plantation timber, employing over 160 people and are committed to growing on- island processing, growing their people and growing Tasmania’s forestry sector.
The humble shipping pallet is indispensable in Australian supply chains. NSFP and Chep Australia have partnered to create Australia’s largest pallet manufacturing facility. Capitalising on Tasmania’s vast plantation hardwood reserves, NSFP and Chep have worked together to help secure Australia’s pallet supply chain with environmentally sustainable timber.
NSFP produces a range of expertly crafted Tasmanian timber products. They are one of the most advanced processors of sustainably produced Tasmanian oak and plantation timber in Australia. All their products are PEFC certified with 100% chain of custody.
NSFP is a multi-generational family run Tasmanian business. It prides itself on cultivating a sense of workplace kinship and supporting staff in their job and in their life.
Timber has been used as a primary source of construction material for over 10,000 years and is still used extensively today in Australian homes. Although one of the oldest building materials, exciting new timber innovations are transforming its role in the future of construction.
The Flinders residence is a tribute to the warmth and comforting natural aesthetic that timber provides in Australian architecture. Designed by Abe McCarthy from Abe McCarthy architects, the Flinders residence is a family home with expressions of a traditional country barn, designed through a contemporary lens.
Forestry has been part of the Tasmanian story for hundreds of years. And, whilst it has brought many benefits to the state, it has also attracted controversy. Those businesses that have thrived, have placed sustainability at the centre of everything they do and are now global leaders in forestry best practice.
Neville Smith Forest Products operates at the heart of regional Tasmania. NSFP has always been committed to help make these communities great places to live, work and play.