Offering adaptable, neat systems suited to a wide variety of building styles, folding arm awnings have sold well in recent times, with the pandemic triggering a renewed focus on refurbishment.
Folding arm awnings are holding their own in the Australian market, mainly due to their... READ MORE
Wider uptake of curtain hardware continues in line with Australians’ growing love of drapes; and the price accessibility of motorised options is also on the rise, along with more functions and colours. WFA reports.
SOMFY Somfy Oceania’s Product Manager Laurine Massiot confirms Somfy is responding to demand for versatility... READ MORE
External sunscreen sales are up by around a quarter in the last 12 months which the industry credits to the international travel ban and hospitality businesses looking for ways to increase capacity while complying with social distancing regulations.
SHAW Sarah Harris, the marketing manager at Shaw, says that despite the growth in sales... READ MORE
With a history going back centuries, the Roman blind is timeless in its style. For years this staple has ticked along while other blinds have taken the spotlight. However, as motorization and automation transitions from a want to a need we look at options for a re-birth of the Roman Empire.
TOSO AUSTRALIA “Roman blinds have been around for centuries and even today, a ‘Roman’ is... READ MORE
Pleated and honeycombs continue to be in high demand, as end users balance energy efficiency with a growing range of fabrics and finishes. WFA reports.
NORMAN AUSTRALIA Norman Australia says its energy efficient Norman Portrait Honeycomb solution continue to attract... READ MORE
The coronavirus has turned many business models on their heads. None more so than local manufacturing with many winners coming out of the pandemic. With global trade disrupted, delivery timelines and freight charges blowing out, and lockdowns across the world, many Australian blind businesses have reassessed who they source from. As a result, machinery manufacturers are reporting large orders and backlogs for new machines as local fabricators look to boost capacity. Add in the instant asset write off scheme running this financial year and next and the machinery market is booming, but not without its challenges.
TRIPLE M TRADING Triple M Trading Managing Director, Simon Meyer has been selling packaging machines... READ MORE
If 2020 was the year of COVID-19 in Australia, 2021 is the year of recovery, with supply chain challenges forcing local manufacturers to rethink and enhance their offerings. WFA reports.
BM BLINDS Whether you see it as a Darwinian ‘adapt and thrive story’ or a... READ MORE
While 2020 turned out to be the busiest on record for many in this industry, many companies have continued to focus on internal improvement. We spoke to a few who had made advancements in the area of quality control in the past 12 months.
Simon Meyer, managing director of Blinds by Peter Meyer said while the company has always... READ MORE
A revival of interest in home improvement and indoor outdoor living is reflected in the latest sales trends and developments in external systems, automation and fabrics.
Over summer 2021, lockdowns and travel restrictions saw many Australian families shifting their holidays locally... READ MORE
