About Us
When you’re looking to build something great, you deserve better than the big box B.S.
Something beyond the impersonal service, the clueless staff, and the feeling like you’re just getting less of a product.
At Barwon Timber we think there is a better way.
We’re not your average building materials supplier, we’re family-owned, independent and people focussed. That means we answer your questions, help you find the right materials, and get you on your way to building something great.
It’s been that way since 1980 when a bloke named Bill started cutting timber in a mill. Bill may have moved on, but the mill hasn’t and since then we’ve grown to have an even bigger range of products and services.
But we’re not just selling timber, we’re building a community. We support community groups, hire great local people, and give back to the place that’s given us so much.
Because at Barwon Timber we are building better.
Celebrating 40 Years at Barwon Timber
Barwon Timber’s story began in 1980 when Bill Trengrove created Barwon Timber. Since this time, we have remained an independent, family-owned business.
In 2020, we celebrated our 40th birthday. We have put together a short video of our history and our achievements throughout our 40 years of existence.
Memberships & Qualifications
Timber Merchants Association (TMA)
Victorian Chamber of Commerce
Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia (FTMA)
Awards
2015: Geelong Business Excellence Awards
Manufacturing, Trades and Construction Award
2013: Geelong Business Excellence Awards
Family Business Category – Second Generation or more
Sustainability
... and why it matters to us
We believe that when managed responsibly, timber is one of
the most environmentally sustainable building products available.
- Where possible, we aim to stock certified timber products that are responsibly harvested.
- We encourage the use of timber species that are readily renewable.
- We minimise waste and recycle/reuse all products and equipment where possible.
- Recycle and re-use all products and equipment where possible.
- We collect rainwater to wash trucks.
- We provide water for landscaping, and our plants have been chosen to minimise water use and land erosion. Our landscaping assists in the treatment of water runoff by picking up sediment.
As part of our vision to become a long-term sustainable business, harnessing solar power is a big part of our strategy. Our 30KW solar panel enables us to both save energy and create our own. The energy from the solar system goes directly into running our kilns and lighting our sheds.
When we are not using solar, we use Momentum’s ‘Green energy’, which indirectly uses the energy produced from hydro plants in Tasmania via Basslink.
Employment
At Barwon Timber, we strive to provide our customers with consistently excellent product and industry knowledge and high-quality building products.
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best people for the business and the timber and pre-fabrication industry.
We employ people, based not only on critical skills but also who can also fit into our culture, family and team values. Our employees value working for an independent business and contributing to our culture and success.
Community & Environmental Contribution
Barwon Timber, Bar-Truss and Drysdale Timber and Hardware support a number of local community groups through donations, fundraising, engagement, time and participation in community events.
Our team values the contribution we make to local community groups and being involved in the selection of who we engage with.