Rolled up quality

Shaw

The Uplift Flex range from Shaw is a new generation of roller systems, Ben Hayek, Head of Division, Performance Hardware, tells WFA. 

“Engineered for smooth, reliable operation and simple installation across all configurations of roller blinds, the addition of a ShawSmart motor enables this system to provide effortless, quiet control and full smart-home integration.

“The Uplift Flex range combines innovative components with a robust design to deliver smooth, reliable operation and simple installation for installers via the pin-entry first method. Its versatile system ensures consistent performance across a wide range of applications. The link system offers infinite adjustability, ensuring bottom rails are always perfectly aligned. 

“When paired with ShawSmart motors, the blinds will be quiet, powerful and seamlessly integrate into smart-home systems, providing end users with total control. Latest additions to the range include; DC battery-powered options, low-cost RF versions for less tech-minded homeowners, and a smaller 1Nm motor for narrow blinds. In this, Shaw are building to reduce barriers to entry within the motorisation space. 

High-quality roller systems have traditionally been expensive, limiting options for manufacturers seeking better value. The Uplift Flex range addresses this by delivering a reliable, easy-to-install system that reduces costs without compromising performance.

While some competitors offer low-cost motor options, compatibility, functionality and reliability are often limited. ShawSmart motors provide a cost-effective alternative that works seamlessly with the full range, offering reliable automation for all customer needs.

The roller blind market is evolving, but many products still fall short on key points. Full compatibility across ranges is limited, high minimum order quantities restrict access for smaller manufacturers and installers, and low-power options don’t suit all applications. 

The Uplift Flex range and ShawSmart motors address these gaps, offering versatile, easy-to-install systems with reliable performance, cost-effective options, 1Nm, 1.2Nm, 1.8Nm and 6Nm power options for all blind sizes and configurations, all controlled in the same way.” 

Blinds by Peter Meyer

Blinds by Peter Meyer has introduced two upgrades to its componentry range – the new Textured D30 Bottom Rails and a re-engineered Fabric-Wrapped Bottom Rail system, says Simon Meyer, Blinds by Peter Meyer Managing Director.

“The D30 Range now includes two modern textured powder-coat finishes: Textured Black and Textured White. These finishes add depth and durability to one of the market’s most trusted Bottom Rail systems, giving fabricators and designers more flexibility when coordinating finishes with hardware and interiors. 

“Complementing the new Textured D30 Bottom Rail is the new Fabric-Wrapped Bottom Rail, a versatile two-part system available in exposed, half-wrapped, or fully-wrapped configurations. Its design innovation lies in a continuous clamping mechanism that secures the fabric along the full width, eliminating the traditional spline and staples. This prevents the fabric stress and rippling often caused by fixed spline points, delivering a smoother finish across a wider range of fabric types, including lighter weaves and textured textiles.

“Until now, many Bottom Rail systems have required staples or spline inserts that limited fabric compatibility and created visual imperfections over time,” says Meyer. “The new clamping design directly addresses this issue, improving both performance and aesthetics while reducing assembly time for fabricators.

“Within the current Roller systems market, refinements to componentry are increasingly driving differentiation. Customers are seeking sleeker finishes, higher quality detailing, and easier assembly without compromising reliability. Textured coatings continue to trend strongly, reflecting the broader movement toward tactile, low-sheen surfaces across interior design.

“By enhancing finish options and rethinking assembly, these latest additions further strengthen Blinds by Peter Meyer’s commitment to offering precision-engineered, design-led componentry to the Australian Roller Blind market.”