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Celebrating Robert Mayer: A le...

After an extraordinary 36 years in the window furnishings industry, Robert Mayer, a cornerstone of innovation and advocacy, has announced his retirement from the WSAA Board. Over 14 impactful years as a Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA) Director and Chair of the WincovER Committee, Robert has played a pivotal role in advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and education within the industry. His visionary leadership has left an indelible mark, both in Australia and internationally.
Pioneering energy efficiency recognition One of Robert’s most significant achievements was securing federal recognition for... READ MORE

A night to remember: Celebrati...

On Thursday 5 December, Somfy Oceania honoured and farewelled retiring Managing Director, Stephen Eggleton, hosting a truly special event to celebrate his 12 years of dedication and leadership.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Barangaroo House, over 100 invited guests came together to... READ MORE

Verosol managing director appo...

Jules Di Bartolomeo, the Managing Director of Verosol Australia and CEO of Kvadrat Shade Australia is joining the WSAA Board.
With expertise in company turnarounds and building sustainable businesses over 30+ years, Jules has successfully... READ MORE

New partnership forged between...

The Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA) and Boston Publishing publisher of Window Furnishings Australia (WFA) magazine, have entered into an exciting new partnership. This collaboration represents a significant step forward for the Australian window shading/furnishings industry, fostering stronger connections and providing opportunities for industry growth, collaboration, and representation.
By formalising this partnership, WSAA becomes the Official Partner of WFA, and in turn, the... READ MORE

Making moves in marketing and ...

Two key players in the window furnishings retail sector share their trade secrets on the marketing and merchandising smarts that make a brand stand out.
NORMAN Norman’s take on retail marketing and merchandising draws on a range of approaches, from... READ MORE

Energy boost

Energy efficient products continue to gain ground in the Australian market, where rising energy costs and climate impacts are increasingly front of mind for end-users. WFA reports.
Ricky Richards With summer at its height, Ricky Richards is promoting Outlook’s climate beating benefits... READ MORE

Louvolite’s latest A5 swatch...

Earlier this year, to comply with requests from a large number of customers, Louvolite launched a collection of A5 swatches of its most popular patterned and textured fabrics.
The A5 swatches offer a number of new and innovative features.  “First and foremost, they... READ MORE

CW Products’ bushfire rated ...

As more Australians move to country and semi-rural areas for a better lifestyle, and our urban sprawl takes homeowners closer to bushfire prone areas, protection from bushfires has become increasingly important in Australia.
CW Products has created a specialty line of FireSafe Bushfire Rated Roller Shutters, specifically designed... READ MORE

BBPM’s industry stalwart ste...

Peter Meyer of Blinds by Peter Meyer (BBPM) has announced his resignation from the board of the Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA) formerly the Blind Manufacturers’ Association of Australia (BMAA).
In a letter shared with WFA, Meyer confirmed: “It is with deep sorrow that I... READ MORE

Bringing industry together: Zi...

The recent rebrand to the Window Shading Association of Australia - formerly the Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia - is off to a great start, according to Ziptrak.
Led by CEO Wesley Fawaz, WSAA is bringing together industry experts to shape the future.... READ MORE
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