SCOURS

WSI owns and operates two of the world's most modern and efficient wool scours:

  • 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

 

Our Kaputone and Whakatu wool scours:

  • 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 standards

To 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, ensuring:

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