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ACCC UNDERTAKES REVIEW OF CORD...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is undertaking a review of the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard - Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010, the safety standard it introduced to reduce the risk of child strangulation from corded internal window coverings.
This is the first review of the safety standard since its introduction in 2010. “The... READ MORE

KEY APPOINTMENT AT BLINDS BY B...

Michael Shaw and the team at Blinds by Boronia Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Macready as Sales & Marketing Manager.
Shaw indicated the appointment aligned with his commitment to keeping Blinds by Boronia "at the... READ MORE

SOFTWARE TO HELP BUSINESSES GROW

Software solution BlindMatrix is promoting its business boosting capabilities; it is also running demonstrations to give potential users a taste of its unique points of difference.
"In 2003 Vivek Rao, founding member of BlindMatrix, noticed gaps in the industry and with... READ MORE

BLINDS IN PRINT PREDICTS DIGIT...

Printed blinds have been around for some time now, but have never gained the same traction in Australia as they have in other markets such as the UK…That is, until now, according to new specialist printed blind manufacturer.
Cameron West, who co-founded Blinds in Print along with Richard Macalister and Pete Watkins, says... READ MORE

KRESTA TO SHUT STORES, UNVEILI...

Kresta has finally unveiled the results of an operational and strategic review as well as its half year results to June 30 2018 after placing itself in a trading halt for three and a half months.
The company recorded a 26.75% drop in revenues for the six months to June 30,... READ MORE

FASHIONLINE WELCOMES NZ BUSINESS

Fashionline Group has expanded its reach internationally with the addition of New Zealand business Bay Blinds to its membership.
The group comprises approved suppliers in the manufacture, distribution and sales of window furnishings, security... READ MORE

WINCOVER UPDATE AHEAD OF SUPER...

With the WincovER launch slated for the 2019 Super Expo, the BMAA's most recent meeting received a run-down of latest developments for the energy ratings scheme.
At the BMAA AGM in Melbourne on 1 November, WincovER Chair Robert Mayer and members... READ MORE

NEW CHAPTER FOR KEVIN HOGAN OF...

Industry stalwart Kevin Hogan is retiring from the Melbourne window coverings supplier and maker that bears his name; Hogan's Curtains & Blinds.
Kevin's career in the industry began in 1951 at just 17 years old, when he... READ MORE

COULISSE APPOINTMENTS SUPPORT ...

Coulisse has made two strategic appointments designed to foster the company’s international growth through operational excellence, digitalisation and an evolving online focus.
On 1 November, the global window coverings supplier, welcomed two new members to its management... READ MORE

NEW ROMAN BLIND TRACK FROM BLI...

Blindware has released a motorised roman blind track targeting the premium end of the market.
Managing Director Grant Norton confirmed the new system was developed from the ground up "and... READ MORE
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