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CONSCIOUS COMMERCE

With climate change and the environmental impact of waste increasingly grabbing the headlines, WFA spoke to companies demonstrating leadership in a more conscious way of doing business through product innovation, waste reduction and environmentally conscious energy usage.
SHAW FABRICS "Shaw Fabrics strives to supply products that consider its customers’ wellbeing and the... READ MORE

BMAA NEXT MEETING – FRIDAY 1...

The next General Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 15th November 2019 at the Langham Hotel, Melbourne. The meeting will commence at 9.00 am and will conclude with lunch at 2.00 pm.
As BMAA holds only one meeting per year in Victoria, we encourage all our Melbourne... READ MORE

EXTERIOR SHUTTERS REPORT

Exterior shutters' benefits, from security to architectural interest, continue to drive the category's expansion. WFA reports.
CW PRODUCTS Everlast Aluminium Fixed Louvres The newest addition to CW Products' Everlast exterior shutters... READ MORE

RETAIL MARKET REVEALS SHEER DR...

Consumer demand is being driven by more sophisticated takes on the natural to neutral mania and certain trends (yes, sheers) continue to dominate, as WFA's regular round-up of Australia’s retailers discovered.
It's tempting to imagine that somewhere in Australia, there's a store doing a roaring trade... READ MORE

R+T ASIA 2020 PREDICTS NEW RECORD

The 16th edition of R+T Asia, to be held in Shanghai in February 24-26, 2020, is expected to be a recordbreaking expo in terms of exhibition space.
With the 2019 edition then touted as the biggest ever, attracting a record number of... READ MORE

A WELL PROTECTED CATEGORY

Textile technology innovations continue to support the poly/acrylic awning fabrics category, meeting stringent demand for a range of benefits including stability, colour fastness and UV protection. Belinda Smart reports.
BLINDS BY PETER MEYER The Weinor collection of acrylic and polyester fabrics are called My... READ MORE

HARIS KULENOVIC SALES & T...

Haris Kulenovic first began in the window coverings industry when his parents established WA business Coolico Blinds & Curtains about 11 years ago. Since then he has evolved into an emergent window furnishings specialist with sole responsibility for the company’s sister business, Streamline Shutters.
"When I first started working in my parents’ business, I was only 10 years old... READ MORE

SOFTWARE UPGRADE

New software releases support user-friendly features, an increasingly automated environment and the ability to tailor solutions to businesses' unique needs. WFA reports.
SMARTPAD PRO Smartpad Pro is designed as a user friendly and effective quoting and business... READ MORE

ONLINE VIDEO: GETTING WITH THE...

Online video marketing isn't new, but with consumers increasingly expecting to access it through a range of channels including social media, 2019 is currently being touted as the format’s biggest year yet. Belinda Smart plied experts in the field for tips on the best, and fastest, route to success.
The sudden popularity of online video undoubtedly presents a challenge to "late adopters", but the... READ MORE

CONTINUITY PARAMOUNT AS ROMAN ...

After 30 years of trading, Melbourne firm Roman Empire is amalgamating with fellow business Paramount Blinds, ensuring continuity of staff, product and service.
The move comes with Roman Empire's Don and Susi Hailes' decision to open a new... READ MORE
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