The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) is an

industry trade group A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. Through collaboration between compani ...

representing commercial, residential and industrial

insulation Insulation may refer to: Thermal * Thermal insulation, use of materials to reduce rates of heat transfer ** List of insulation materials ** Building insulation, thermal insulation added to buildings for comfort and energy efficiency *** Insulated ...

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 Fletcher Insulation and CSR Bradfords The Council advocates for the increased use of insulation as a means of improving

energy efficiency Energy efficiency may refer to: * Energy efficiency (physics), the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process ** Electrical efficiency, useful power output per electrical power consumed ** Mechanical efficiency, a rat ...

, 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 Mineral wool is any fibrous material formed by spinning or drawing molten mineral or rock materials such as slag and ceramics. Applications of mineral wool include thermal insulation (as both structural insulation and pipe insulation), filt ...

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.

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