Read his comments to be against the carbon tax as absurd...

Read his comments to be against the carbon tax as absurd hypocrisy and economically undesirable for domestic manufacturing.

Praise was for his strategic direction to develop CSR as a focused building products operation (which is hopefully highly efficient and innovative) over the long-term.

He hinted at possible small to medium size expansion opportunities for the company in supplying building fixtures like plumbing and floor coverings.