QWool was established to pursue an opportunity
A 2020 feasibility study highlighted the opportunity for the wool industry to move beyond ‘greasy wool’ exports and recommence domestic manufacturing in Australia. In response, QWool was founded in 2021 by wool producers to capture more value and secure the industry’s future.
Focused on transforming the wool industry
Since establishment, QWool has undertaken a series of due diligence activities, all aimed at delivering on the opportunity to transform the Australian wool industry. This work has been made possible through shareholder contributions and grants from the Queensland Government Department of Primary Industries.
Confirming market access opportunities
Simplifying supply chain pathways
Innovating process design and plant configuration
Delivering a Bankable Feasibility Study to enable investment
The Team Behind QWool
John Abbott AM
Executive Chairman
LLB. B.Eng, CPEng, RPEQ, Int’l PE,
APEC Eng, FIEAust, MAICD
Jonathan Pavetto
Executive Director
B.Commerce (International Business), B.A (International Relations, Arabic)
Tony Walsh
Company Secretary & Director
B.Bus, CPA, MBA, Grad Dip Local
Government Management, JP
Andrew Martin
Director
Dip. Agriculture and Rural Business Management, AICD
Ken (Mac) Drysdale
Board Advisor
Kirsty Unger
Board Advisor
The QWool project aligns with State and Federal priorities to rebuild on-shore manufacturing, increase local value-add, and drive regional development.
The benefits are compelling.
Cr Tony Rayner
Chair Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD)