An Avondale-based acoustic panel and insulation manufacturer has developed a sustainable wool product it hopes could restore the fortunes of the struggling industry.
Autex Acoustics has spent the last four years developing a way to process wool sustainably. Manufacturing starts on a Hunterville farm - with a conscious focus on fertilizer minimisation and soil management. The whole process is carbon negative - meaning more CO2 is removed from the atmosphere than emitted during the manufacturing process.
So far Autex Acoustic produces insulation and acoustic panels, and last week opened a research and development Autex Future Lab to develop sustainable materials for commercialisation. This comes as wood producers respond with dismay to Bremworth's decision to re-introduce some synthetic carpets.
Autex creative director and Future Labs leader Jono Mountfort speaks to Kathryn.
Auxtex creative director and Future Labs leader Jono Mountfort. Photo: Eddison Te Reo
