Displaying items by tag: wool

Sunday, 08 September 2024 20:33

NZ wool filters chosen by global air purifier maker

In a breakthrough for New Zealand wool technology, woollen air filters by local company Lanaco, will be used by Unilever-owned air purifier manufacturer Blueair.

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 August 2024 10:05

Carpet maker Bremworth set for 'sustained growth'

Wool carpet and rug manufacturer Bremworth says it’s emerging from a period of significant transformation, rebuilding from damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and moving away from synthetics to the production of wool carpets and rugs.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 09:55

NZ wool well regarded

The Chinese carpet market is worth US$4.8 billion.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 08:55

Chinese wool deal to target counterfeiters

Farmer-owned wool fibre and carpet producer Wools of New Zealand hopes that its new partnership with a major Chinese carpet and rug manufacturer will help combat counterfeiters in the global market and highlight the prestige of New Zealand wool to Chinese consumers.

Published in General News

While New Zealand’s clever thinkers were out in full force at the Fieldays Innovations event last month, the youngsters weren’t there to be overlooked.

Published in Machinery & Products
Tuesday, 30 July 2024 14:19

Fleeced!

OPINION: A mate of yours truly has been getting quotes for new carpet in the lounge and, being a good keen man, he was looking first at wool carpet.

Published in The Hound

New Zealand’s wool industry is set to benefit from a multi-million dollar marketing investment by one of the country’s largest wool manufacturers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 12:55

Flock House and its secrets

Plans are in place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Flock House opening its doors for the first time.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:55

Wool campaign making strides

A group set up to boost education and promotion of wool says it has made positive strides during the first year of its three-year strategy.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:55

On a mission to add value to wool

While wool returns continue in the doldrums, smart sheep farmers are looking for alternatives for a product that currently cost more to get off a sheep's back than it's worth. One such initiative is run by husband and wife team Hayden and Anastasia Tristram who farm at Wanstead in the Central Hawke's Bay. Mark Daniel reports.

Published in General News
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