Speaker Notes

Written by: Michael Blake, Chargeurs Wool Eurasia. 

Chargeurs is an example of an international topmaking business with interests in Australia and overseas. It is the largest wool processor in the world with operations centralised in Europe and Asia. It produces approximately 120million kilogram of top per year and operate on a 24hour clock world-wide.

The Australian operations consist of Chargeurs Wool Eurasia, Prouvost Hart and Riverina Wool Combing (Wagga Wagga).

Chargeurs Wool Eurasia, the commercial strategic arm of Australian operations is where the decisions to buy or sell are made. Prouvost Hart, the buying organisation uses all avenues available to purchase wool, from auction to directly off farm. The early stage processor Riverina Wool Combing is the largest in Australia, processing 18% of the Australian clip.