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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA) Director, Frank Cairns, on 3 April 2025.

Start your planning now - SuperExpo 2026 is again heading to the Gold Coast from 10-12 June.

Since 2024, Ricky has proudly stood as a major partner of the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL competition, marking the beginning of a powerful connection built on shared values and a deep appreciation for community, performance, and loyalty.

Somfy has made a number of product improvements across its curtain motorisation range, delivering more innovative solutions, simplified installation, and an enhanced user experience.

Somfy has expanded its Somfy Services network; in addition to its specialist team of qualified electricians servicing the Sydney metropolitan area, Somfy has added Sheplec Group in Melbourne and Electrafied in the Newcastle and Central Coast regions of NSW to its service coverage.

Somfy has announced the latest evolution in its home automation offering, with app control of the Connexoon Window RTS hub moving to Somfy’s core application, TaHoma by Somfy.

As reported in Issue #99, Phantom Screens’ Executive Motorised Blind is the largest motorised blind available globally, capable of spanning openings up to 12 metres wide.

New South Wales based industry stalwart Wax Converters Textiles Ltd (WCT) has had its assets sold off following its liquidation last year.

Somfy Oceania has a new leader with Henri Laniece taking the reins following the retirement of Stephen Eggleton. James Boston caught up with Henri to discuss his appointment, his background in Asia and what the future holds for Somfy Oceania.

The Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA) became the first non-European country to support Global Shading Day. Held on 21 March, the WSAA joined the initiative that highlights the essential role of solar shading in energy efficiency and climate resilience.