Two blind and awning projects received recognition at the recent Specialised Textiles Association (STA) Awards for Excellence held during the Spectex22 trade exhibition and conference.
Winner in the Blinds & Awnings Domestic category was Concept Carpentry and Canvas for its... READ MORE
WFA is saddened to report the passing of two prominent industry members in July, Justin Ward of InVogue Blinds and Sharon Habib from Sharon’s Curtains and Blinds and NBS.
Justin Thomas Ward was described at his memorial as a charismatic entrepreneurial and sensitive spirit... READ MORE
The Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia (BMAA) - in partnership with The Frontline Group - is hosting the 2022 National Training Summit for the window furnishing industry in Melbourne on 11 November 2022.
The BMAA in partnership with The Frontline Group released the National Industry Training Plan 2017-2022:... READ MORE
Frank Cairns, Managing Director of Decor Blinds, says the company has seen a marked increase in shutter sales, which he mainly ascribes to blow outs in imported product lead times.
The company’s lead time advantage had resulted in sales and cashflow increases, Cairns told WFA.... READ MORE
An increase in popularity of bi-fold doors in addition to the use of European style ‘tilt and turn’ windows are creating new window shading requirements.
David Kennedy, from Louvolite, says that whilst bi-fold doors can be shaded by large roller,... READ MORE
Ricky Richards exhibited at the Specialised Textiles Association’s Spectex22 in Sydney from 30 July to 1 August, where the team observed growing interest in sustainable products.
“This show had been delayed from 2020 due to the previous two years of lockdowns,... READ MORE
A Melbourne blind retailer has collapsed owing $1.95 million to 140 creditors, with the director of the business “overwhelmed” by its failure, according to the liquidator.
Based out of Thomastown, Blinds City marketed itself as Australia’s premier online destination for readymade... READ MORE
