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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

POWERFUL CONNECTIONS

The motorisation + automation market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and with Australian endusers actively embracing the concept of the 'connected home' and IoT, it shows no sign of slowing down. Belinda Smart spoke to motorisation specialists across the board about their latest releases.
DYNAVEIL Alex Liu, owner of Melbourne company Dynaveil, confirms the launch of a new roller... READ MORE

SNAPSHOT: SCREEN AWNING FABRICS

In a market where the rigours of the climate meet an enviable outdoor lifestyle, R+D continues to drive the screen awning fabrics market forward, in the form of stronger fabrics, broader colour palettes and wide-width options.
SHANN GROUP Melissa Vine, National Product Manager - Industrial Fabrics confirms an extension of the... READ MORE

CURTAIN CALL

The latest drapery fabric releases from some of Australia’s best known soft furnishings suppliers promise a memorable performance combining variety, high impact visuals, strength and a quality finish.
WARWICK Warwick Fabrics continues to offer curtain fabrics featuring premium quality and design and the... READ MORE

Q+A WITH SKINS2GO

With the 2019 SuperExpo touted as the largest yet, including over 100 featured suppliers and manufactures on display over three days, Skins2go National Wholesale Manager Andrew Lebeter provides a rundown on the show, along with some exciting new developments for Skins2go and Ultra Stainless Security.
WFA: So Andrew from an exhibitor perspective, tell us a little about Skins2go and Ultra... READ MORE

NORMAN’S STAR POP UP DIS...

With the Convention Centre exhibition space fully booked, Norman organised a pop-up display at the Star Casino over the duration of the SuperExpo. Norman director Matthew English said the venue was the next best option for showcasing the company’s offering.
"The investment made by Norman to organise the pop-up display at the Star Casino really... READ MORE

TURNILS ALPHA M PREMIERES

Described as a "hero" of this year's SuperExpo was the preview demonstration of the Turnils Alpha M Awning, Australia’s first magnetic retention system with widths up to 6.5m. Launching in September through Hunter Douglas, the fully patented system offers the next evolution in external awnings.
Kane Fuessel, Senior Manager of the Product Development Team for Hunter Douglas comments: "The product... READ MORE

SUPEREXPO 2019 WRAP

In a year in which elections and threats of a softening economy loomed large, it was obvious that there was everything to play for; and SuperExpo 2019 did not disappoint, with high calibre displays and a raft of new product launches pointing to an industry that is well and truly alive and kicking. Belinda Smart gauged the mood on the stands.
"Busy" was arguably the descriptor most frequently used by stand holders at the 2019 SuperExpo,... READ MORE
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