News
Fire Hazard Properties of Building Materials
- Thursday, 15 June 2017
The recent Grenfell Tower building fire in London has once again highlighted the importance of carrying out the correct fire test on building materials.
Key Test Data Summary for May 2017
- Thursday, 01 June 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2017 compared with the same period last season are:
+27.0%, +23.5% and +23.0% respectively.
AWTA Acquires Geelong Textile Testing Business
- Friday, 28 April 2017
AWTA Product Testing (an operating Division within AWTA Ltd) has acquired the Geelong based textile testing business Textile Quality Research Trademark Management (TQRTM).
Key Test Data Summary for April 2017
- Monday, 01 May 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for April 2017 compared with the same period last season are:
-3.2%, -7.5% and -7.8% respectively. There were fewer working days in April 2017 than the same month last year due to Easter.
Australian Wool Production Higher
- Friday, 21 April 2017
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production in 2016/17 will reach 339 mkg greasy. This 4.3% increase from 2015/16 is largely the result of excellent seasonal conditions in many areas resulting in higher fleece weights.