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COULISSE
Rogier Krabbe, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, at Coulisse, says “cutting-edge hard-wired CM-35 motor for MotionBlinds and our USB-C rechargeable CM-36(-E) battery motor for MotionBlinds and Eve MotionBlinds. These smart motors offer seamless and silent control to open and close curtains from anywhere in any way. The CM-36-E motor, with built-in Thread, and Matter compatibility, is the most future- proof motor for the smart home. Working with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings and many more. Be at the forefront of innovation and cater to the evolving needs of your customers now.”

“Absolute Curtain is suitable for single and double pleated and wave curtains, offering flexibility for various curtain styles. Available in sleek black and white colour options, our curtain track seamlessly blends into any decor. With its robust design, it can support up to 25kg of fabric with a width of up to 10 metres. The hidden brackets and asymmetrical end caps ensure a clean and minimalist look, while the master carriers guarantee flawless pleating and waving throughout the entire track. Runners can be added or removed effortlessly on either side of the track – even after installation. Easy to install and adjust, Absolute Curtain provides convenient opening from the left, right and from the centre, making it a practical and stylish choice for your curtains.”

“Embrace effortless fabrication and shipping with our thoughtfully designed curtain track. The belt assembly is a breeze, allowing you to easily assemble and cut the belt to the desired length using a simple tool. For centre openings, an additional belt connector ensures a seamless and error-proof assembly process. Whether you’re creating pleats or waves, the fabrication steps remain consistent, streamlining production and maximizing efficiency. Transporting and shipping is made convenient as the curtain track can be split into multiple parts. With a discreet connector and four secure screws, the strength and integrity of the track are guaranteed, while maintaining a sleek appearance from the front.”

SILENT GLISS
Silent Gliss by Peter Meyer, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in window treatments, is proud to introduce three groundbreaking additions to its range: the 7605 Metroflat, 7610 Metropole, and 6243 recessed Curtain Track Systems. These cutting-edge systems redefine the standards of design and functionality, setting a new benchmark in the industry.

What sets the Metropole and Metroflat rods apart is their ability to seamlessly marry the usability of a curtain track with the elegance of a curtain rod. Unlike traditional rods that require curtain rings, Silent Gliss’ revolutionary designs eliminate the need for such accessories, ensuring a sleek and streamlined appearance.

The curtain rods feature a whisper-quiet pole equipped with patented two-component 2C technology gliders and rollers. This breakthrough technology guarantees smooth and silent operation, delivering unparalleled levels of comfort. With the Metropole boasting a hand-operated 30mm round profile and the Metroflat showcasing a sleek 36mm designer flat profile, both options cater to diverse aesthetic preferences, offering versatility without compromising on style.

Personalisation is key, and Silent Gliss understands this. The Metropole provides standard finish options such as the Flush End Cap or Stud End Cap, which come in the 5 standard colours. Metropole can also be custom powder-coated in a range of colours to match individual preferences. Furthermore, decorative finials are available to match the standard 5 colours and all finials are suitable for both the top and face brackets. The stylish finials add a touch of refinement to the overall design. On the other hand, the Metroflat system takes a more contemporary approach, appealing to those seeking a modern and minimalist look. It represents the latest release in Silent Gliss’ series of innovative systems, showcasing the brand’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and staying ahead of trends.

Flexibility in design is a hallmark of Silent Gliss, and both the Metropole and Metroflat systems can be suspended from the ceiling, offering endless possibilities for creative expression and enhanced flexibility. This feature allows customers to explore unconventional design options, resulting in a truly customised and distinctive aesthetic.

Adding to the exciting line-up is the Silent Gliss 6243 Recess Profile Track solution. This sleek, recessed, all-in-one curtain and track profile introduces a highly sought-after floor-to-ceiling seamless look, elevating the visual impact of any space. The 2C gliders and rollers, designed for medium-heavy weight curtains, provide exceptional support and smooth operation.

It’s worth noting that the Silent Gliss 6465 offers a similar profile shape; however, it requires two profiles for recessing, making it a more costly option compared to the 6243. The 6243, on the other hand, utilises a single profile while featuring larger internals, enabling the use of Roller gliders for more heavy-duty applications. This distinction makes the 6243 a versatile and cost-effective choice for those seeking top-tier performance without compromising on aesthetics.

Silent Gliss continues to lead the way in responding to market demands, and the introduction of black components and tracks as standard is no exception.

The extensive range of components, including 2C gliders, hooks, wave tape, endcaps, and brackets, now come in black, providing customers with even more design options. This addition has received tremendous enthusiasm from visitors at the BMAA SupeExpo, reinforcing the demand for stylish and on-trend window treatment components.

Moreover, Silent Gliss by Peter Meyer offer an incredible bending service in-house, with heavy investment in 3 different bending machines, plus an A1 plotting printer. Silent Gliss are able to plot out bay windows or tricky window dimensions and print a life size template in order to follow the bend perfectly. This ensures an extremely accurate and high quality finished product.

Silent Gliss’ dedication to enhancing the quality of living spaces extends beyond aesthetics and functionality – earning the prestigious Quiet Mark certification for its high-performance products, which effectively reduces noise pollution in homes. Acknowledging the adverse effects of excessive noise on health and well-being.

TBS
“At TBS we’re continuing to see continued growth within our motorised curtain track product group,” says Craig Foster, Director of TBS. “Our TBS50 lithium battery powered motor has been tested to open and close up to 500 times on one charge and is capable of carrying up to 50kg. The TBS50 is the perfect solution when the client wants to retrofit a motorised curtain without going to the expense or trouble of getting an electrician install cables throughout. If the application requires a 240v powered motor our TBS100 will cover almost all requirements. The TBS100 will carry up to 100kg. Both systems are available in black and white as standard and cover all heading types.”

“We’re also seeing more and more end users wanting to integrate their window furnishings into their smart home ecosystem. We’ve worked closely with Control 4 who has tested our in-built driver for compatibility to their network, the feedback we’re receiving from Control 4 resellers is that it’s one of the best drivers they’ve come across for ease of set-up and integration. Our Shade Connector app also allows users without Control 4 to control their motorised window furnishings from anywhere in the world, set timers and create scenes which are linked to other smart products in the house and the addition of the Ethernet port allows for a more reliable connection to the internet.”

“If motorisation isn’t required, we have one of the largest ranges of hand drawn and cord drawn tracks in the market. From the practical System 20, our flush-fit Designer 10 through to our Designer 25 and Designer 38 decorator rods, we understand that window furnishings are a fashion accessory for your house and will soon be launching a new range of contemporary colours which have been developed in consultation with interior designers. If the colour range doesn’t suit the end users or interior designers’ requirements, we have the flexibility to custom colour our tracks to any Dulux or Interpon powder colour.”

“TBS has always been known as a curtain track manufacturer who has the ability to meet the complexities of architectural design through custom track bending. Our team of track benders are second to none and can accommodate the most demanding requirements allowing the end user to be completely happy with the product the retailer supplies.”

VENUS
Venus is NSW based, substantial fabricator and wholesaler of internal window furnishings, established for over 25 years, specialising in “one- stop-shop” supply of drapery fabric, made to measure curtain tracking and custom made to measure curtaining.

Venus recently announced its own tracking system from Europe. Dutch designed Curtain Tracking offers options in both residential and commercial applications. Motorised curtain tracking is Somfy compatible and bendable.

The Venus V Series system offers decorative rails in either rectangular or round profiles. Rectangular has 30mm height while round offers both 25mm or 35mm diameter. Both round and rectangular decorative profiles come in seven décor colour options, with unique wall bracketing and end finials.

Tracks can be profile bent in-house with manual and/or electric bending machines.

V Series Curtain Tracking is an alternate European track system at an affordable price point. Venus continues to support other track suppliers such as Oslo, Superior, Silent Gliss, Horiso and Somfy to align with our one- stop-shop program.

RICKY RICHARDS

Designed and manufactured by heritage textiles company Citel in Spain, Albis curtain fabric is a key part of the Bliss range. Crafted from 100% solution dyed acrylic, Albis is the ideal fabric for outdoor curtains and can be used in spaces with pergolas, bungalows, garden gazebos, or Balinese beds.

Albis combines practical features with modern aesthetics, while the refined drapeability of the fabric creates a soft unique feel that mimics that of cotton. Albis is designed to allow filtered light through, whilst maintaining a level of privacy and possesses excellent properties in terms of colourfastness and UV protection, making it the ideal addition to outdoor environments as it can withstand prolonged exposure to the Australian sun.

Available in five colours, 300cm wide and supported by a five- year warranty, Albis is exclusively available in Australia from Ricky Richards and is suitable for use with various types of curtain tracks.

SOMFY

Somfy continues to bolster its curtain offering with its suite of innovative curtain accessories to better meet customer requirements and complement the Glydea Ultra and Movelite 35 motors.

Somfy’s collection of curtain motorisation and hardware solutions includes a 6.3m aluminium track, ripple fold curtain systems and a full range of accessories in black and white.

“At Somfy, we place a tremendous focus on listening to the feedback of our valued customers and utilising it when innovating our motors and hardware,” says Somfy’s Product Marketing Executive, Nicki Beggs.

Somfy’s 6.3m Aluminium Curtain track helps to reduce business waste by giving experts and manufacturers the ability to optimise the track over several curtain fixtures or projects. The track, available in White and Mill Finish, provides greater flexibility and convenience to achieve a desired look and meet a customer’s needs.

“In the past 12 months we have launched a full silent accessories range and added two new black accessories in response to customer demand,” says Beggs.

“The Somfy black curtain accessories enable our Curtain Partners to be able to tap into this market trend and offer their clients more versatility and opportunity to achieve their desired curtain design.”

Pairing black décor with a curtain makes a statement in design, adding sophistication and a sense of luxury to any space.

In addition, Somfy’s Glydea silent accessories take the acoustic performance of motorised curtains to a whole new level, guaranteeing that curtains will open and close in an effortless, whisper quiet motion.

“All our motors in the Glydea Ultra and Movelite ranges work with all of our Glydea Ultra track and accessories meaning our customers don’t have to carry multiple ranges to suit multiple motors.”

Somfy curtain motors and hardware are seamlessly compatible with all curtain applications, styles, track shapes, opening methods, fabrics, or fabric attachment methods.

To learn more about Somfy’s curtain accessories, Glydea Ultra or the Movelite 35 motors, speak to your Somfy Regional Sales Manager, or get in touch with one of our Somfy Curtain Partners.

KOOL PELMET SUPPLIES

Vogue 35 has been in development for a couple years now, as we have developed a simple and versatile curtain track system for the market. The product features three track profiles, one camlock bracket system with three sized brackets, three finial options, with multi-interchangeability.

All options can be installed together using the same bracket system, same finial connections and co-ordinated colours. Each double or extra double bracket can hold two different track profiles, giving the installer maximum ease of installation. Kool Pelmet Supplies has taken this further, with a multi-track low flat level base design across all three profiles, as everyone knows, creating the simplest installation possible.

Our brackets, from single and double through to our extra double brackets, works together with all our profiles, two profiles can be installed with our design patented system. Our profiles have been matched to our brackets, providing the option of standard profile track, standard Vogue profile track and our Vogue 35 track profiles, with a selection of nine colours and designed finishes to complement any interior installation. Vogue 35 offers simplicity for any installation and maintains a designer look and feel across the range with its co-ordinating colours, bracket system and track profiles. All brackets have colour co-ordinated covers, creating a clean seamless finish.