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Hunter Douglas CEO Ricardo Vas...

In one of the biggest strategic shake-ups in the Australian window furnishings industry this year, Hunter Douglas has announced a major investment in family-run brand Wynstan and the relocation of Vertilux manufacturing from Melbourne to Sydney. Window Furnishings Australia sat down with APAC CEO Ricardo Vasques to unpack the thinking behind these moves, what they mean for customers and partners, and how Hunter Douglas intends to position itself for future growth while reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the Australian market.
WFA: Wynstan is a family-run business with strong brand identity. How do you intend to... READ MORE

Tracking the trends

Technical evolution and design-led aesthetics are driving the curtain tracking market.
Silent Gliss by Peter MeyerSimon Meyer – Managing Director Silent Gliss by Peter Meyer – ... READ MORE

Made to shade

A raft of Australia’s leading blockout suppliers share their new releases and top performers.
Blinds by Peter Meyer Blinds by Peter Meyer has expanded its Basics fabric range with... READ MORE

Verticals glow up

A window coverings stayer, the vertical blind category continues to develop in visual appeal and functional intelligence.
Silent Gliss by Peter Meyer Simon Meyer - Managing Director of Silent Gliss by Peter... READ MORE

Movements in machinery

Demand for blind machinery solutions is holding steady, with operational and packaging advances underway.
Ultracut Ultracut continues to attract positive market response to the recent addition of its 8.0... READ MORE

The hard stuff

Current curtain hardware solutions are meeting growing demand for stylish finishes that also offer operational efficiency.
Somfy Somfy’s curtain hardware continues to deliver versatility, performance, and design flexibility across a wide... READ MORE

Roman blinds covered

Roman blinds specialists share insights from one of the window furnishing sector’s most enduring categories.
Wilson Fabrics In the realm of interior design, window treatments hold significant sway over the... READ MORE

Cellular regeneration

Ever critical in the Australian Cellular or honeycomb blinds are continuing to develop, with new colourways, fabrics and functionality bringing innovation to the sector, WFA writes.
Louvolite David Kennedy of Louvolite outlines the ever growing popularity of cellular or honeycomb blinds,... READ MORE

Screen time

Ever critical in the Australian climate, sunscreen fabrics are developing technologically and aesthetically to meet market demand.
Ziptrak “Sunscreen mesh fabrics are the go-to solution for outdoor blinds, striking the perfect balance... READ MORE

Quality control

Key Australian window furnishings players unpack the stringent methodologies they utilise to ensure consistent, reliable product quality.
Norman Norman Marketing Manager Giorgia English notes that the company’s vertically integrated manufacturing model is... READ MORE
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