SuperExpo 2026: What’s worth seeing on the Gold Coast

Four days out from the industry’s flagship trade gathering, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is taking shape. SuperExpo 2026 runs from 10 to 12 June, and for many retailers, installers, and suppliers it remains the most efficient three-day window in the calendar for comparing product, building supplier relationships, and getting hands-on time with systems that are difficult to evaluate from a catalogue or spec sheet.

This year’s exhibitor mix covers a wide spread: business management software, outdoor blind systems, fabric and hardware components, and motorisation. Several companies are debuting products that have been in development since the last show. At least one is bringing a substantially expanded motor range.

WFA previews four exhibitors in the order of their section appearance below. Stand numbers where confirmed are included. For the full show map and pre-registration, contact the show organisers directly.

BUZ Software

BUZ Software is among the few non-product exhibitors on the SuperExpo floor, and the pitch it makes is deliberately operational. The company positions its platform as a single environment that connects quoting, ordering, production, scheduling, and invoicing for made-to-measure businesses, replacing the disconnected systems that force data to be re-entered at multiple points across a job’s lifecycle.

The company describes its platform as having been “built for the exact purpose of addressing complexity in made-to-measure businesses,” with features including “fast, accurate quoting, rep and installer calendars, and end-to-end job tracking” that help “teams manage their day-to-day operations more easily and with fewer errors.”

BUZ is Australian-owned and has been operating in the industry for over 40 years, with the company noting that “local support means help is always close by, and the platform has been shaped by real feedback from businesses working in the field.”

For businesses attending the show and using the opportunity to review their operational systems, BUZ is running a sign-up offer tied to the event window. The company says that exhibitors and visitors who “sign up by 30 June” will “receive 3 months free subscription plus 10 hours of free training.” Terms and conditions apply.

Ozroll Industries

Ozroll Industries is returning to SuperExpo after a significant period of product development, and Ryan Charvetto, Ozroll Industries, outlines what the company is bringing to the floor.

“Ozroll Industries is looking forward to returning to SuperExpo 2026,” says Charvetto, “reconnecting with our valued partners and welcoming new ones as we showcase the significant advancements made across our product range over the past three years.”

The centrepiece of the outdoor blind display is a development within the company’s Slidetrack Outdoor Blind system. “A key highlight on display will be the continued evolution of our Slidetrack Outdoor Blind system, headlined by the new Strata Headbox,” Charvetto says. “Designed with both performance and installation in mind, the Strata Headbox allows for improved deflection handling at larger spans while delivering a clean, modern aesthetic.”

The Slidetrack display extends beyond the headbox itself. “We’ve introduced a range of system enhancements,” Charvetto says, “including updates to bottom bar configurations, improved concealment when in the up position, and the addition of a zip-based option, giving our partners greater flexibility across a wider range of applications.”

On the shutter side, Ozroll is presenting a two-product strategy. Alongside the Australian-made Inspire range, the company is introducing the Essence plantation shutter, an imported option positioned at a lower price point. “Alongside our Australian-made Inspire range, we now offer the Essence plantation shutter range,” says Charvetto, “providing a cost-effective imported solution that allows our partners to better compete across all market segments without compromising on supply reliability or support.”

The company frames its SuperExpo presence as more than a product showcase. “SuperExpo provides the perfect platform for us to demonstrate not just our products, but the ongoing investment we’ve made into R&D, manufacturing capability, and partner support,” Charvetto says.

Louvolite

Louvolite returns to SuperExpo this year occupying two stands: 246 and 251. Rebecca Fennell, Louvolite Australia, outlines what visitors will find across them.

“We are excited to be exhibiting at the SuperExpo in Australia this year,” says Fennell. “You can find us at booths 246 and 251.”

The display will cover a spread of the company’s current range. “We will be showcasing some of our latest products, including Smart Rail, Perfect Fit and Urban Shutters, as well as our brand new Vision fabric collection,” Fennell says.

On the intent behind the selection, Fennell notes: “Visitors will have the opportunity to see firsthand how our solutions combine design, performance, and technology, reflecting the latest trends and demands in modern interiors.”

The new Vision collection offers soft neutrals, metallic accents, contemporary shades natural woven-effect fabrics and stylish floral prints. Many of these designs are produced on a dim-out base, helping to soften and reduce daylight while maintaining comfort and privacy.

Alpha Tubular Motors

Alpha Tubular Motors marks 15 years of motorisation supply to the Australian window furnishings industry at Stand H6, and the company is arriving at SuperExpo with its most substantial product launch in that time. The headline is the T Range of tubular motors, which Graham Tunstall, Alpha Tubular Motors, describes as between 25 and 35 per cent more energy efficient than standard AC motors.

The efficiency gain is structural. As Tunstall explains, “these new motors have an internal transformer that converts AC to DC, making them between 25 and 35 per cent more energy efficient.” The DC drive also addresses noise: “because they use a DC motor, T-motors are significantly quieter than standard AC motors.” For internal blind applications where motor sound is a factor, this is a meaningful operational difference.

The T-motors also extend the continuous run time available before a thermal cutout is triggered, removing a known friction point in installation. “The motors have long thermal overload times,” Tunstall says: “they can run continuously for 12 minutes, cut out, and be run again for a further 12 minutes, eliminating the wait time associated with standard AC motors.” Three selectable speeds are available, with Tunstall noting the 40 rpm setting is “useful for internal blinds where the T-motors can be set to 40 rpm.”

Three T-motors models are on display. The WSERD30-T 2/31 is a 2Nm motor for smaller internal roller blinds, “capable of lifting a 2m x 2m internal roller blind” and sized at 532mm long and 25mm in diameter, “allowing it to fit a 38mm tube.” The WSERD40-T 5/40 is a 5Nm motor suited to “any size blind, including linked blinds.” The external T-motor is the WSERD50-T 20/12 OD zip, a 20Nm motor for zip and straight drop systems, “with obstacle detection on the way down and tensioning on the way up,” rated as “capable of lifting a 6m wide zip system.”

Alongside the T range of motors, Alpha is introducing a 20Nm lithium-ion rechargeable motor: the WSERD50-B 20/12 OD. Tunstall says this motor “eliminates the need for an electrician in installations where 240V could pose a hazard,” with the rechargeable format suitable for heritage buildings, remote properties, and renovation sites where running mains supply is restricted or impractical. Charging options include USB-C and solar panel, with “multiple cable lengths with charging points” available.

Three further products are launching at the show. The WSER50 G 20/17 Grey Universal is a 20Nm economy motor for “external straight drop and zip systems, with upward torque stop.” The WSSD50 20/12 is a 20Nm DC roller shutter motor that ships with a “rechargeable wall switch” incorporating a “USB-C rechargeable battery.” The WSCMU-AC and WSCMU-DC curtain motor range share a common motor module across both AC power supply and battery pack variants, with Tunstall noting the “AC power supply and battery pack fully interchangeable within a single system” and the range “capable of continuous operation without overheating.”

Dalekit

Gold Sponsor Dalekit brings two stands to this year’s SuperExpo: its established Covered range and the public debut of the Hamptons Range, a product line years in the making from a manufacturer that has never left Australian shores.

Founded in 1997, Dalekit has grown from a modest family operation into one of Australia’s respected wholesale manufacturers of shade systems. For close to three decades, it has built that reputation on a single discipline: making products that perform in the field and delivering them when installers need them.

At this year’s SuperExpo, Dalekit returns as a Gold Sponsor and makes a deliberate statement about where the business is heading. For the first time, the company runs two stands. One carries the full Covered branded suite. The other is dedicated entirely to the launch of the Hamptons Range, presented under its own distinct brand identity.

The hamptons range: two products, a decade in development

Joe Pajeska has spent more than a decade refining this range. SuperExpo 2026 is when it goes public.

The LVR 20 (The Altura) is a side retention system built around the specific problems installers encounter on the job. Its spring clip design maintains constant fabric tension, while adjustable headbox end cap componentry lets the top tube shift forward or back depending on the fabric on the roll. This ensures smooth operation regardless of tension and provides tolerance for out-of-level installations. The no-deflect top tube also allows a smaller tube to be used on longer drops, eliminating the “smile” effect that affects many larger awnings.

The LVR 60 (The Hampton) takes a different approach: a hybrid of a louvre system and a roller shutter that gives end users three distinct configurations. Fully closed delivers complete privacy. Blades angled open allow airflow while keeping sightlines blocked from outside. Fully rolled away gives an unobstructed view. Installers presenting this product can offer clients a genuine choice rather than asking them to accept a compromise.

The covered range

Running alongside the Hamptons launch, Dalekit’s Covered branded range covers the full product mix: traditional awnings, zipscreens, roller shutters, internal roller blinds using both Rollease Acmeda and Sunboss componentry, verticals, verishades, and curtains.

Supply: a 7-to-10-day reality

In a construction environment where project timelines compress without warning, delivery reliability carries real weight. Dalekit addresses this directly by maintaining substantial local inventory and keeping production in-house. Turnaround consistently sits within 7 to 10 days for stocked fabrics. For installers managing their own client commitments, that predictability is worth more than a lower price per unit.

What onshore manufacturing actually looks like

Dalekit currently employs 15 staff members who share the floor with a family member, whether a mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter also on the payroll. After 29 years, that culture remains intact.

In a market that has absorbed wave after wave of cheaper imported product, Dalekit’s continued operation as an onshore manufacturer is not sentiment. It is the result of operational discipline, deep technical knowledge, and leadership teams who bring hands-on field experience to product design. The company’s products are not engineered to impress on a specification sheet. They are built to perform consistently in the real world, across a wide range of installation conditions.

The Dalekit team will be at two stands across the show floor. For installers and retailers who want to see the Hamptons Range in person before placing their first order, this is the opportunity.

Somfy

Gold Sponsor Somfy will be reimagining the smart home experience at SuperExpo 2026 with a stand designed to demonstrate how its seamless and connective solutions are the heart of the home.

“Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a newly reimagined installation experience, designed to make smart home technology more intuitive, more seamless, and more accessible from the very first interaction, reiterating our continued focus on quality, simplicity and long-term performance,” revealed Somfy Oceania’s Marketing Manager, Mary Ladu.

“Central to this evolution is our TaHoma switch, which continues to serve as the heart of the connected home.

“More than just a controller, it brings together solutions from Somfy and third-party partners, to create a complete ecosystem of products.

“The result is a smarter home that works together effortlessly, rather than as a collection of standalone products, allowing partners to deliver tailored solutions for truly connected living spaces.”

“Visitors to our stand will get a first look at how this ecosystem approach simplifies installations, reduces intervention time and optimises profitability, while enabling you to effectively answer all your customers’ expectations.”

Somfy offers a complete ecosystem of motorisation and automation solutions for smart shading in both residential and commercial applications. 

“We are known and loved for our comprehensive range of RTS solutions, and we are excited to be unveiling the next phase in Smart Shading solutions featuring Zigbee technology.

“However, this year we are also taking a step outside of our own product offering to show you how Somfy can elevate the living experience inside and outside the home. 

“Whether it’s connecting your gates and garage doors with BFT Automation, automating your outdoor lighting and heating with Teleco, or integrating any of the wider range of third-party compatible products which improve home security, comfort, and lifestyle.”

Somfy will also be demonstrating its commitment to accelerating the industry through its service offerings.  

“As a premium brand, we see ourselves as more than just a product supplier,” Ladu continued.

“Through our Partnership Programs, including our new Partner+ program, we invest in the market and in the success of our partners, exhibiting our commitment to being business makers.

“Our offering extends well beyond motors and controls, encompassing expert technical support, exceptional customer service, industry-leading training, and marketing resources developed to help your business grow.

“Ultimately, everything we do is guided by a clear purpose: to make people love where they live by creating better living spaces and contributing to a more sustainable world.

“We are excited to be back as Gold Sponsors and are very much looking forward to connecting with industry partners at SuperExpo and sharing our vision of connecting people to their living environments.”

You can see and experience Somfy at SuperExpo, positioned at the front of the exhibition hall from June 10th-12th 2026.