Conscious Innovation – Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH)

Words by Katherine Bithavas
Photography by Images Supplied by Australian Sustainable Hardwoods

With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods takes an environmentally conscious approach to its timber products, prioritising sustainability without sacrificing quality or aesthetic appeal.

Established on an ethos of sustainability and “doing things differently”, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is one of the largest hardwood mills and manufacturers in Australia. Producing primarily from Victorian ash, American oak, Australian oak, and mountain grey gum, the company’s approach is driven by a focus on innovation, technology and adaptiveness to ensure consistent production of the highest quality timber products with the lowest possible environmental impact. With over 30 years of operating experience and an extensive portfolio of featured projects, ASH has built a reputation as an established leader in the Australian timber industry.

Producing primarily from Victorian ash, American oak, Australian oak, and mountain grey gum, the company’s approach is driven by a focus on innovation, technology and adaptiveness to ensure consistent production of the highest quality timber products with the lowest possible environmental impact.

ASH’s notable array of timbers is not limited in their uses or their applications. With 100% of ASH timber sourced from regrowth forests, over 3,000 different profiles are offered across the selection. From flooring to mass timber solutions, external profile options and more, each offering has been meticulously crafted to support, complement, or create a statement within the pertinent environment. The collection features a range of colours and wood grains that are deeply connected to the quintessential Australian landscape and have been vastly featured in some remarkable projects across residential, commercial, and other built terrains.

In light of the company’s commitment both to sustainability and quality, ASH has established a well-rounded platform, providing consumers with an in-depth understanding of the products. Listings of applications, the benefits of each timber, project images and the distinctive Carbon Calculator all provide a comprehensive and completely transparent profile. It is a resounding commitment and expertise in the realm of sustainability that shines through in all that ASH does and represents.

With 100% of ASH timber sourced from regrowth forests, over 3,000 different profiles are offered across the selection.

The featured projects showcase the countless opportunities for seamless timber integration across a diverse collection of spaces. From the textural components of joinery and framing to detailed mass timber designs as is featured in the Macquarie University Incubator Building, ASH has expertly created a product that proves sustainability and consciousness can be prioritised without compromising on quality or aesthetic appeal.

With a pioneering approach to responsible sourcing translating to the built environment and supporting the creation of warm, detailed and meaningful spaces, ASH is truly more than a hardwood mill and manufacturer, but a leader in timber innovation.

In light of the company’s commitment both to sustainability and quality, ASH has established a well-rounded platform, providing consumers with an in-depth understanding of the products.