Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand
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The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) is an industry trade group
representing commercial, residential and industrial insulation
suppliers in Australia
and New Zealand
.
ICANZ solely represents the commercial interests of the fibreglass and rockwool industries and does not represent the industry as a whole.
Advocated issues are as much about increasing the market share and profitability for Flecther Insulation and CSR Bradfords
The Council advocates for the increased use of insulation as a means of improving energy efficiency
, develops technical standards for insulation design and installation and lobbies Australian and state and national governments on industry regulation.
Council members comprise 70 percent of Australia and New Zealand insulation manufacturers and suppliers, collectively generating approximately A$315 million in annual sales and employing 3,500 workers.
The Council was formed in August 2004, replacing the Fibreglass and Rockwool Insulation Manufacturers Association of Australia. the Council remains an advocate for both rockwool and glasswool in addition to more traditional insulation materials.
In 2007 the Council rated Australian homes as among the least energy efficient in the world, with more than 40 percent having no ceiling insulation.
Industry trade group
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
representing commercial, residential and industrial insulation
Building insulation
building insulation refers broadly to any object in a building used as insulation for any purpose. While the majority of insulation in buildings is for thermal purposes, the term also applies to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation...
suppliers in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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ICANZ solely represents the commercial interests of the fibreglass and rockwool industries and does not represent the industry as a whole.
Advocated issues are as much about increasing the market share and profitability for Flecther Insulation and CSR Bradfords
The Council advocates for the increased use of insulation as a means of improving energy efficiency
Efficient energy use
Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is the goal of efforts to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services. For example, insulating a home allows a building to use less heating and cooling energy to achieve and maintain a comfortable temperature...
, develops technical standards for insulation design and installation and lobbies Australian and state and national governments on industry regulation.
Council members comprise 70 percent of Australia and New Zealand insulation manufacturers and suppliers, collectively generating approximately A$315 million in annual sales and employing 3,500 workers.
The Council was formed in August 2004, replacing the Fibreglass and Rockwool Insulation Manufacturers Association of Australia. the Council remains an advocate for both rockwool and glasswool in addition to more traditional insulation materials.
In 2007 the Council rated Australian homes as among the least energy efficient in the world, with more than 40 percent having no ceiling insulation.