Features

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

BLOCKOUTS THRIVE IN CURRENT CL...

The number of blockout fabrics in the Australian market continues to proliferate, with many showcased or launched at Super Expo 2019. WFA took the current temperature on one of the industry’s hottest product categories.
TEXSTYLE The Gala Collection from Texstyle is described as "a new dimension in blockout colour... READ MORE

FASHIONLINE BLIND INDUSTRY PRO...

The Fashionline Group enjoyed another action packed AGM at the Sofitel - Broadbeach days before the Super Expo this year.
Over 30 businesses from Australia and New Zealand spend two days in professional development and... READ MORE

HOW QUALITY CONTENT CAN DRIVE ...

In the last few years the "c word" has become so overused it has almost become a profanity. That's content of course. So what exactly is "good content"? James Cole* unpacks the concept.
Content can mean many things in digital marketing, Instagram stories for influencers, youtube instructional, infographics... READ MORE
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