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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

AWNING SYSTEMS: AN OUTDOOR LIV...

Changing climatic conditions and a growing global trend for getting the most from outdoor living are encouraging ever more sophisticated solutions in the awning systems space, writes Belinda Smart.
ROLLEASE ACMEDA Designed by renowned Italian industrial designer Mario Mazzer, Feng is Rollease Acmeda’s new... READ MORE

CLIMATE IS RIGHT FOR COATING I...

With building owners + occupants increasingly aware of the need to maximise interior comfort and minimise energy consumption, temperature control solutions including metallised coatings are on the rise in both commercial and domestic applications. Belinda Smart reports.
VERTILUX Among the many developments affecting the fabric coatings the commercial space," says Hessenberger. "Obviously,... READ MORE

READYMADE REPORT

WFA caught up with two key operators in the readymades market to gauge how they’re responding to changing market factors.
One area in which the readymades market in Australia is likely to experience ripple effects... READ MORE
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