Looking like citrus peel, sections of fibreglass are being manufactured and flat-packed on the outskirts of a rural Tasmanian town, destined for Antarctica or even Hollywood.
"We also make igloos," CEO Nathan Hall said, pointing to set of bright green moulds shaped like giant citrus peel segments.
The design for the Antarctic capsules is now owned by Anthea Wallhead, whose husband was the original designer and manufacturer. The AAD says they can comfortably hold two people for a short-term stay, but there are berths for three people and they can be used in an emergency by up to 15 people. Mr Wallhead's widow, Anthea Wallhead, now owns the design and Penguin Composites handles the manufacturing.
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