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Ricky Richards has made a significant leap forward with the opening of new warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing service levels for clients in Queensland and Victoria, reinforcing the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Rollease Acmeda has launched Yuki, designed to meet the market demand for a cost-efficient and superior-quality compact cassette solution.

The 19th edition of R+T Asia from 28 to 30 May recently concluded with an impressive surge in attendance and heightened international involvement, making a significant impact on the sector and ushering in a new chapter for thetrade show in an international format.

WFA catches up with Coulisse engineering manager Bas Klein Tuente, the driving force behind the company’s child-safe solutions.

OPAK extendable curtain track is attracting strong demand due to its ease of installation, flexibility and aesthetics.

A special resolution will be presented to the members of the Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia (BMAA) in August to change its name to the Window Shading Association of Australia Limited.

Somfy unveiled its comprehensive new smart shading solution to a customers, including Somfy Expert Partners, at a series of exclusive product launch events held in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. At these invitation-only events, guests were treated to demonstrations of Somfy’s new professional tools, the TaHoma pro app and Serv-e-Go, and experienced the bi-directional feedback of the new Zigbee 3.0 motors. Another highlight of the evening were the special presentations from the Somfy Oceania team, including Managing Director Stephen Eggleton and Product Marketing Executive Nicki Beggs, along with guest speaker Paul Detering from SUPA, who shared insights on home automation trends for integration and Zigbee.

At the recent Blind Manufacturers of Australia (BMAA) general meeting in Melbourne, Steve Quirk from the Frontline Group highlighted several key developments aimed at enhancing training standards and accessibility in the blinds and window furnishings industry. Quirk shared exciting news about expanding the Frontline training program to include a school-based pathway. “This initiative allows young people to gain real-world experience while completing their education, significantly enhancing their readiness for the workforce,” Quirk explained.

Luxsol has launched Luxal100 aluminium external shutters in response to key areas of demand from customers.

In a significant advancement for the Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia (BMAA), Director Robert Mayer has announced that the organisation’s energy rating scheme WincovER will be integrated with the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), managed by CSIRO. This move marks a milestone in the recognition of window coverings in energy efficiency ratings.