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Ontera Modular Carpets Pty Ltd is an Australian-based manufacturer of premium quality modular carpet (carpet tiles), and is part of the Cavalier Corporation. The company has been in operation since 1985, and has offices and representatives throughout Australia and New Zealand. The exclusive Millitron® Dye Injection Technology allows Ontera to create unique custom-designed modular carpet, enabling us to push the boundaries of carpet design with supreme flexibility. This impressive design capability can help to create beautiful, inspiring interiors that will enhance any space.
Under the banner of “Commitment to Environmental Excellence” Ontera’s further drive towards sustainability and zero waste generation will guide all aspects of company operations including manufacturing processes, new product development, and customer and supplier relations. Many of the principles and technologies that are at the core of the current Ontera business practices already reflect significant achievements in this direction. Ontera is the only local manufacturer committed to bonded carpet, a process that maximises fibre and yarn utilisation, thereby reducing waste. Furthermore, the unique Millitron carpet-dyeing technology is the only technology that allows for “mass customisation” – individually customised products at the cost of mass-produced products in both economic terms and environmental terms. This process is continuing to be enhanced to allow for ever reducing dye and water consumption.
Ontera makes every effort to go beyond recycling. At end-of-product-life Ontera Modular Carpets provides the highest possible level of environmental stewardship by offering a renewal and reuse solution called EarthPlus ·. This a is three-step closed loop recovery process that super-cleans, retextures and updates designs on modular carpet for commercial customers, allowing significant savings when compared to the cost of new carpet, and extending product life cycles while saving resources associated with replacing or recycling carpet.
Below is a list of Ontera's products that have the Environmental Choice tick :
| Product Standard | Product Name |
| Carpet (EC-33-08) | Envisions · Colourweave · KROMAplus · EarthPlus |