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KAPUTONE WOOL SCOUR LTD - located just north of Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island

WHAKATU WOOL SCOUR LTD - located in the Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island

World's most modern efficient
wool scours
In its Kaputone and Whakatu scours WSI provides:

  • Two technologically superior scours,
  • Fundamentally identical processes
  • Considerable economy of scale
  • Capacity to process 400,000 bales per year
  • All wool scoured using pure New Zealand water
  • Strict systems of environmental care
  • Adherence to ISO 9001 and 14001.

North IslandTo enable an outstanding degree of quality assurance, processing at each plant comprises:

  • An automated, computer controlled blend system
  • A three metre Andar Cardmaster scour incorporating a Unidryer
  • A Gualchierani high density wool press
  • Multiple scouring bowls innovatively configured, enabling very high levels of processing control
  • New technologies in separation and wool grease removal
  • Capacity to load 20 tonne containers
  • Enhanced freighting efficiency for customers
  • Organic waste used in manufacturing superior compost products

Foss near infrared wool measuring technology features at both Kaputone and Whakatu, offering:

  • Faster, more efficient measuring of wool
  • Careful monitoring of the quality of each bale produced
  • Scope to adjust to ensure particular customer specifications.