PRESS RELEASE :
Tecbeam Australasia donates beams to Timor Leste Embassy

The new East Timor Embassy project in Canberra currently being built at cost by Grocon has been supported by a number of Australian construction materials suppliers and manufacturers. Tecbeam Australasia, Melbourne-based manufacturer of innovative engineered timber beams is one of these, having provided the first floor framing system as a gift to the project.

Tecbeam’s Executive Chairman Jack Haber, said he was delighted to assist the unique project to assist the people of one of Australia’s poorest neighbours.

The project is being built with funds raised by the Australian Embassy for Timor Leste Fund which was established by Leadership Victoria and the Rotary Club of Melbourne

Grocon CEO Daniel Grollo said the Tecbeam contribution was appreciated. “We are more than happy to assist by providing our services at cost and by bringing designers, subcontractors and suppliers on board.”

“Grocon has not previously used Tecbeam products, but I am very impressed with their capabilities” he said.

The Embassy project is due for completion in early 2009

Grocon CEO Daniel Grollo with Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and Kirsty Sword Gusmao and Tecbeam Exec. Chairman Jack Haber