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R+T postpones to 2021, questio...

R+T Stuttgart, originally scheduled from 22nd to 26th of February 2021 is being postponed by a year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision to postpone has had a knock-on effect in Australia, with the BMAA Super... READ MORE

Sheerlights a rare zebra breed

Amid consumers’ increased focus on home upgrades during Covid19, Blinds By Boronia is promoting its zebra style Sheerlight range as an answer to the privacy-visibility riddle.
“Sheerlight blinds are a stylish yet unique blind that allows you to maintain your view... READ MORE

Timber venetians make a timely...

Norman Australia is promoting the benefits of timber venetians, among them their status as a quality, affordable complement to other window treatments; particularly plantation shutters.
“Custom made timber blinds had their heyday in the 1990s a little while before shutters... READ MORE

ACCC PUTS CORDED SAFETY STANDA...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has put its review into Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard - Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 on hold due to a change in priorities.
In February 2019, the ACCC advised that it was reviewing the mandatory safety standard for... READ MORE

Blockout mesh fabric proves a ...

Ricky Richards’ Mode Zero continues to perform well in the market since its release.
Launched earlier this year, Mode Zero has become a popular addition to the Outlook range... READ MORE

Businesses advised, “Know yo...

Understanding the difference between product liability and public liability insurance, as well as what is covered by product recall insurance, is critical, particularly in uncertain times, according to insurance specialist IME.
“Just like apples, oranges and bananas, these three insurance covers are quite different under a... READ MORE

Deadline set for Kresta ASX de...

Window Furnishings Australia (WFA) can reveal that Kresta Holdings Limited will be removed from the ASX listing on 1 September 2020 unless the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) can be satisfied that it’s financial woes are over.
In response to an enquiry sent by WFA, Anjuli Sinniah, a Senior Adviser in Listings... READ MORE

Industry survey shows resilien...

A survey conducted by the Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia (BMAA) has given a snapshot of how blind and awning retailers, fabricators and wholesalers have fared during the lockdown period, has shown a resilient industry, with some companies finding opportunities despite the overall downturn.
Conducted in late April and early May, the survey was sent to 180 members gained... READ MORE

Luxaflex external awnings perf...

Luxaflex external awnings including the iconic MagnaTrack continue to draw strong demand.
“External awnings offer both air flow control and sun protection, effectively shading the windows of... READ MORE

SHAW HAS AUSTRALIA COVERED, IN...

Shaw of Australia now has distribution centres in four states after it announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Western Australia.
Located in Perth, the new centre is available for daily dispatch and pickups of its... READ MORE
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