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COULISSE FORGES SUSTAINABILITY...

Coulisse, global supplier of window coverings, has aligned its 100% recycled roller blind fabric Eco Essence with Trashpackers, an emerging platform designed to contribute to a better world by activating backpackers to clean up trash around the world, while educating local communities.
Coulisse will donate part of its turnover in sustainable roller blind fabric Eco Essence to... READ MORE

NCC CHANGES OUTLAW AWNING INST...

Recent changes to the National Construction Code promulgated by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) in 2018, and incorporated into the new May 2019 update, effectively prohibit the installation of awnings and blinds on the upper floors of Class Two through Nine Buildings.
These building classes include multi-storey residences and basically any commercial building. The Blind Manufacturers Association... READ MORE

FOCUSED ON TECH

Five years since the merger of Acmeda and Rollease, a lot has changed inside and outside the company.
"When we joined forces, we had a very similar focus and were both very clutch-orientated... READ MORE

TWC CEREMONY HAILS ‘CLAS...

Training across the window furnishing industry achieved a significant milestone in April 2019.
Staff from Total Window Concepts, working directly with the Institute of Tertiary Higher Education of... READ MORE

SHOWROOMS: WORTH THE INVESTMENT?

Why does a business that has been trading for 50 years decide to invest in a new showroom? Why does it then make it the biggest and most innovative showroom in the region? WFA asked Fashionline member Ray Watson of Watsons Blinds in Canberra, was it worth it?
Why did you decide to invest in a showroom after so many years in business... READ MORE

NEW OFFERING FROM SHADE ELEMENTS

A new range of window furnishings products is hitting the New Zealand market under the Shade Elements banner.
Shade Elements is a subsidiary of New Zealand company QCD, and, as QCD Internal Division... READ MORE

OBITUARY: DAVID MANTON

David Manton's family describe him as "a wonderful man, loving husband and proud and dedicated father." His industry colleagues and friends, garnered over a long and successful career, remember him with respect and affection: "We all will miss him deeply as he was a great friend and leader."
David's most recent career saw him successfully executing his role as General Manager of Sydney-headquartered... READ MORE

SILENT GLISS AUSTRALIA CLOSES ...

Silent Gliss Australia (SGAUS) is closing, subsequent to a resolution by the company’s Switzerland based owner.
In late March 2019, the owners of Silent Gliss made the decision to close down... READ MORE

NEW INDUSTRY PLAYER: NORMAN AU...

A new venture with worldclass backing is entering the Australian window coverings market.
Norman Australia, referred to as 'Norman', is a new entity established as the Australian subsidiary... READ MORE

NEW MEASURING DEVICE FROM BLIN...

BlindMatrix has launched a laser measuring device designed to integrate with the BlindMatrix mobile app.
"The laser device measures the windows accurately within a fraction of the time it would... READ MORE
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