Innovation on show at Super Expo

Taking place from 7 to 9 June at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Super Expo 2023 will no doubt maintain its tradition as the most important fixture on the window furnishings calendar. But post Covid, the show has a particular resonance as a much anticipated forum for suppliers to showcase their innovations after a long hiatus.  

Somfy

Somfy is unveiling its latest smart shading innovations at Super Expo 2023, created to meet the growing technological demands of a rapidly changing industry, and simplify everyday life for installers, assemblers, and end-users. 

Expo attendees will be among the first to witness Somfy’s “seamless and scalable smart shading solutions,” providing the quickest and easiest way to sell, install and service customers’ motorised interior and exterior window coverings:

• Zigbee

Zigbee is the only complete IoT solution – from mesh network to the universal language that allows smart objects to work together. Zigbee is globally adopted, interoperable, reliable, low-power and best of all, secure. 

With Somfy Zigbee Smart Shading, adding connected solutions to your product offering has never been this easy. Enhance the value of your business and meet your customers’ desires for connectivity with Zigbee.

• TaHoma Suite

“TaHoma Suite is Somfy’s latest smart offer, simplifying the daily life of you and your customers, thanks to connected equipment. With TaHoma Suite and Zigbee, Somfy is making connectivity simpler, more accessible, and more intuitive, giving you the power to switch to connected equipment.”

“TaHoma Suite is comprised of three complementary services that strengthen the relationship between you, your customers and Somfy: TaHoma Switch, TaHoma Pro and Serv-e-Go.” 

“TaHoma Pro and Serv-e-Go are Somfy’s intuitive and dedicated pro tools, giving you step-by-step support for connected installations and the power to service them remotely.”

“With TaHoma Switch, your customers can connect and centralise all their Somfy smart shading equipment including Somfy RTS and Zigbee connected home devices from other major brands.  All motorised shades can be easily integrated, and connected with other compatible devices such as lighting, in one seamless solution that provides effortless convenience.”

“We look forward to welcoming you on to our stand to present our new products, solutions and services that will further strengthen our partnership with you and provide your customers with solutions to enjoy their daily life,” says Somfy Managing Director, Stephen Eggleton.

Visit the Somfy Super Expo stand, located at J-127.

BM Blinds

“From the moment BM Blinds launched Veri Shades into its range over three years ago, the take up has been extremely positive. It will be our delight to showcase the Veri Shade range at our stand (M319) for the BMAA Super Expo next month on the Gold Coast. Available in a range of designs with a modern colour palette, Veri Shades allow for both day and night privacy with a simple turn of a wand or cord and are also able to be motorised with a rechargeable battery.”

“Cube or Belle tracks along with Decorative Rods and finial options are available in colours to suit all modern home interiors. With our incremental stainless steel spacing in the tracks, you gain a much fuller and more even look.”

Made from 100% polyester they are very stable and less likely to fade and are an easy hand washable product that are an ease to install.

“It’s easy to see why the Veri Shade is also known as the “clever curtain”; it is the perfect blend of a curtain and blind. With the ability to walk through the billows either in the closed or open position, having no cords or bottom weights these are very child and pet friendly.”

“With new designs currently being added to our range, we are excited to launch these to the market. BM Blinds has also recently increased its manufacturing capabilities with state-of-the-art machinery and are ready to assist new and existing clients with faster lead times and a reliable supplier whose commitment to customer service is at the forefront of what we do.

Please visit the team at BM Blinds at stand M319 to view the full range of options available.

Bartlett Blinds

Also exhibiting at Super Expo will be Bartlett Blinds, a division of C.E. Bartlett and a leading external blind and awning manufacturer in Australia. The company has been in the business of producing traditional blind styles, but in recent years, it has expanded its range to include modern and stylish privacy and shade products.

“Bartlett Blinds prides itself on being an innovator within the industry, continuously improving its processes and manufacturing efficiencies to deliver streamlined and high-quality products. The company operates out of its 1600 square metre manufacturing facility in Ballarat, Victoria and specialises in window coverings.”

“As an authorised Ziptrak fabricator, Bartlett Blinds offers a wide selection of Ziptrak products along with an extensive choice of fabric options. The Ziptrak market is one of the company’s most popular products, catering not only to retail customers but also to authorised Bartlett Blinds resellers throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. With a fleet of specialised delivery vehicles, the company ensures that its extensive network of authorised retailers receives the products promptly and safely.”

Bartlett Blinds General Manager, Graham Gibson, takes pride in the company’s full control over all orders received from its customer base. From receipt of order to delivery, the company manages the entire process including; data entry, cutting, sewing, welding, assembly, packaging and delivery in its own fleet of delivery vehicles.

One of Bartlett Blinds’ major production advantages is its ability to utilise the machinery and floor space available across the broader C.E. Bartlett business during the peak season. The company has over 40 welders and 50 sewing machines, including five computerised cutters and an ultrasonic cutter, to ensure that its production capacity and manufacturing efficiencies are unrivalled. The company’s dedicated and skilled workforce is committed to delivering high-quality products with exceptional turnaround times.

Blinds by Peter Meyer 

Blinds by Peter Meyer, a family-owned company with more than 35 years of experience in the window furnishing industry, will be showcasing its latest collections at the BMAA Super Expo.

“The event provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to explore a wide range of sustainable and stylish window treatment options, including Blinds by Peter Meyer’s Simply Naturals, Simply Cell, and Simply Cedar collections,” Managing Director Simon Meyer tells WFA. 

In addition to its own collections, Blinds by Peter Meyer will exhibit products from renowned brands such as Weinor and Silent Gliss. 

“Featuring organic weaves, sustainable materials, and timbers, the Simply Naturals collection by Blinds by Peter Meyer is sure to captivate expo patrons. In particular, the stunning Urban Weave range is a popular choice among designers and architects and is not to be missed.

“Another must-see is the New Simply Cell range of Honeycomb blinds with the largest selection of Honeycomb fabrics available in Australia. Featuring 175 sheer, light-filtering, and block out fabrics with textures, prints, and plains. The new Simply Cedar range will also be showcased, featuring sustainable custom made Cedar Venetians that can be custom painted or stained in-house.”

“Additionally, visitors can browse Weinor’s newly launched My Collections 2 outdoor fabric range, which features 171 fashionable fabrics, including an expanded recycled line. A continuously growing collection of curtain rods and tracks by Silent Gliss will also be on display. Moreover, patrons can expect to see the exciting new Colorama 2 fabric, which is the largest Roller blind fabric available in Australia at 3.4m wide. Plus, the patented Silent 2C Gliders and new Black components are available on all Silent Gliss manual and motorised tracks.”

“With a wide range of options available and many new exciting products on display, attendees are sure to find the perfect interior and exterior solutions to meet their customer’s needs at the Blinds by Peter Meyer stand G54.”

Shaw of Australia

Shaw of Australia is celebrating three-quarters of a century in business this year, and along with marking the occasion, will showcase its  full range from hardware to fabrics at Super Expo ’23.

“Shaw Performance Hardware is responsible for Internal Roller Blind Components and External Shading Solutions including Side Retention, Vertical and Folding Arm Awning Programs.

“Shaw Performance Fabrics incorporates Outdoor Screen fabrics and indoor roller, roman and vertical fabrics, including blackout, light filtering and screen, and drapery presenting our customers with the option to co-ordinate roller blinds with sheers. 

“All products are distributed from our Australia-wide distribution centres in NSW, QLD, VIC, and WA, and NZ. SHAW’s footprint is now over 30,000sqm of premises across AUS and NZ.  All customer service, marketing and accounting support is shared at Shaw’s headquarters in Sydney.

“Shaw Performance Products celebrates 75 years of being inspired by our customers whose continued feedback, creativity and support is always appreciated. The Shaw team looks forward to welcoming all Super Expo’23 visitors to our stand, N213.”

Rollease Acmeda

Rollease Acmeda will showcase the latest solutions across its house of brands; Automate, Zipscreen, Texstyle and Rollease Acmeda.  

“Automate is set to expand its popular range of Push series controllers. Push 5 and Push 15 will be joined by the intuitive and simple Push ONE and Push PRO – the most sophisticated control solution available to date. Also on show will be Automate’s next-generation motor program that’s compatible with Matter – the new industry-unifying standard for connected smart technology.     

“The expansion of Rollease Acmeda’s flagship RB09 roller system will be showcased. In addition to the RB09 Chain Control, the company is releasing an RB09 geared winder and two chain-guided versions for dual blinds. The recently launched S45 – S60 adaptor and the latest child-safe system offerings will also be on display.  

“The Zipscreen range continues to evolve with cutting-edge hardware advancements. An industry-first Spring Booster offers revolutionary tensioning for quicker and safer installation, and a new Box 150 cassette supports wider Zipscreen outdoor blinds. The recently launched extendable Pull Stick, Plastic Handle, and Top Stop will also be displayed.” 

Meanwhile, Texstyle will showcase the all-new Cascata Collection, featuring a waterfall-inspired design with a vertical weave for a greater sense of interior height and breathing space. Show visitors can also discover the updated Focus Collection boasting seven new colours and Whitewash; the latest addition to the Metroshade collection.

Visit the Rollease Acmeda stand J122.