N.Z. Woollen Goods May Find U.S. Market

Grey River Argus, 3 May 1949, Page 8

N.Z. Woollen Goods May Find U.S. Market

WELLLINGTON, May 2. Since his return to New Zealand he had been impressed by the wide range of goods manufactured, said Mr R. W. Marshall, New Zealand Trade Commissioner in the United Statesp and commercial attache to the Embassy at Washington,, in an interview to-day, and he thought that there was'a future in the export, of certain woollen goods to the United States. Mr Marshall, who. will leave on his return, to the United States at the end of the month, referred in particular to New Zealand suitings and especially worsteds. “I am convinced there is a future for thi-s class of woollen goods i f there is continuity of supply, and correct styling, and if the prices are right,” he said. “Some of them are of excellent competitive quality. ’'•There is a definite demand for imported high-grade materials in the 'States though there is a lesser market for tweeds.” During th course of his stay in New Zealand, Mr Marshall has 'been conferring with Government departments. and in particular with the Works Department concerning hydro-electric equipment. If progress and targets were maintained, he- said, certain essential materials for New Zealand’s hydroelectric schemes should be available in the United States if they could not be obtained from ' the United Kingdom.