Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Graham Ormondroyd is originally a wood expert, yes wood not wool who has now also turned into a wool expert. Graham explains that wood and wool actually have a lot in common. Both are highly valued bio material that can be used to […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Lorna Haigh is an expert in marketing and design and brings a valuable perspective on how to market wool products and in particular wool carpets more successfully. In this episode, Lorna explains the importance of telling the story of the people growing and […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content David Michell shares insights about running two distinct wool companies in this Wool Academy Podcast. His long term family owned business Michell Wool is a wool broker and processing business at the beginning of the supply chain processing over 20 mio kg per year. David’s side […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Francesco Botto Poala is the Chief Operating Officer at the well known vertically integrated weaving company Reda 1865. In this episode, Francesco talks about how the company strives for continued success through quality and innovation. Francesco explains that innovation means to be always […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Richard Halliday is a dedicated wool grower and merino stud breeder. In addition, Richard is the current president of WoolProducers Australia, the national voice for wool growers in Australia. In this interview, Richard talks about his operation and his passion for wool. Richard […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Dave Maslen introduces the New Zealand Merino Company in this Wool Academy Podcast interview. Dave explains the different benefits NZM offers to its wool growers, supply chain partners and brand retailers. He also talks about the research NZM conducted to better understand the […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Michael Jackson is the Managing Director of AWTA, the Australian Wool Testing Authority. In this Wool Academy Podcast Michael explains how wool testing works. In particular he explains what wool tests are applied to each bale of wool and what the benefits are […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Louis de Beer is the CEO of Cape Wools, an industry association representing the interests of the South African wool industry. In this episode, Louis gives insights into the South African wool industry and explains what makes South African merino wool special. Louis […]
Click on the button to load the content from player.captivate.fm. Load content Philippa Wright, Founder and Managing Director at Wright Wool, talks about running a wool broker business in New Zealand. Being one of the few women in a leading position within the industry she brings fresh perspectives and approaches to the business. Philippa talks […]