Blinds & Shutters - Issue 2-2023

Using innovative Somfy technology, our Motorised Roller blinds give your 

customers peace of mind when choosing to make their home smarter. 

Motorisation is available on all of our 417 Aquarius Roller fabrics. 

Benefits of Motorised 

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● Increases convenience in home. 

● Child-safe option, no cords or chains - 

customers are in full control of who operates 

the product. 

● Great for harder to reach windows. 

● A full 24 hour charge will give you 5-7 months 

worth of use. 

● 5 and 16 channel remotes available to suit your 

customers’ needs.

Make it smarter with Somfy: 

● TaHoma Switch Smart Hub - enables voice 

command and mobile app usage for complete 

customer convenience - Blinds can be 

programmed to increase security when away 

from the home and to also keep the heat in 

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● Solar panel - prolongs battery life between 

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● Wall switch allows all blinds to be controlled 

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CONTENTS 

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NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Chase Erwin goes from strength to strength 

NEW PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-82 

Integrated systems are high on the agenda this year 

Features and articles 

PROFILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 

Keeping on top of your orders is vital for business efficiency 

SHUTTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Sustainable shutters are here to stay 

MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-34 

There are trends going on in interior design that you need to 

be aware of 

ROMAN BLINDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-44 

They are back, or have they never gone away? 

SOLAR SHADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-52 

R+T promise to have more solar shading on show than ever 

before 

FABRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 

Suede is on trend for 2023 

AWNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-66 

Pergolas are a way to upsell your customers 

From the editor 

Issue TWO 2023 

As I write this it seems as if the 

Government has reached an 

agreement with the EU 

regarding trading arrangements 

with Northern Ireland. This 

seems long overdue and let’s 

hope it doesn’t led to a two tier 

system within the UK and it gets 

through Parliament. 

Also energy prices are still high 

on the agenda and decisions are 

being made as we speak on 

whether there will still be any 

financial help from the 

Government. Industry does not 

seem to be talked about as 

much as consumers, but if the 

Government really want to 

control inflation, energy prices 

have to come down for prices 

not to continue rising. It’s a 

tough time for everyone in the 

UK, I hope it ‘s not going to get 

any harder for industry. 

John Hatcher 

editor 


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NEWS NEWSDESK: mail: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

Chase Erwin goes from 

strength to strength 

Luxury textiles brand, Chase Erwin was acquired a year 

ago by Panaz Holdings, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of 

high-quality contract fabrics. In the year that followed, 

Chase Erwin has gone from strength to strength, with 

exceptional growth across the business and innovative new 

collections launching in 2023. 

Luxury textiles brand, Chase Erwin was 

acquired a year ago by Panaz Holdings, one 

of Europe’s leading suppliers of high-quality 

contract fabrics. In the year that followed, 

Chase Erwin has gone from strength to 

strength, with exceptional growth across the 

business and innovative new collections 

launching in 2023. 

Over the last twelve months Chase Erwin 

has seen substantial growth across all existing 

markets globally, with new partnerships 

recently signed in Portugal and Italy, 

expanding into additional European interior 

markets. This expansion reflects the positive 

reception to the brand’s high-quality and 

superbly designed collections featuring 

exceptional quality fabrics, recently shown at 

Paris Deco Off. 

With Chase Erwin’s flagship showroom 

centrally located within the Design Centre 

Chelsea Harbour, London, it is perfectly 

situated within the centre of London’s 

bustling design community and welcomes 

daily visitors from interior designers and 

specifiers. 

Chase Erwin will be expanding its offerings 

to exterior products later this year, with the 

launch of the new Chase Erwin Outdoor 

collection. The innovative new range of 

stylish, contemporary and weatherproof 

fabrics will further enhance the range of 

upholstery options from the company, 

reflecting the trend for outdoor living and 

entertaining. 

Following the success of textiles 

collections and the demand for co-ordinating 

interior solutions for Chase Erwin’s designs, 

the company will be launching its new 

capsule wallpaper collection later this year, 

inspired by three of its most successful fabric 

collections. Each available in six colourways 

and available in two finishes - faux silk and a 

non-woven paper metallic finish, offering 

beautiful, high-quality wall coverings to Chase 

Erwin customers for the first time. 

In addition to its drapery and upholstery 

offerings, Chase Erwin will soon be offering 

an accessories range, beginning with a 

collection of cushions using its most popular 

fabrics. The luxurious range will provide the 

perfect finishing touch to complement 

interior design projects. These will be 

available to purchase online and in its 

London showroom from the Spring. 

“We are consistently working to elevate 

and scale the brand, by offering new product 

lines and partnering in select markets, we are 

strategically working towards expanding the 

company globally. We look forward to 

sharing our story and inspiring new 

collections with our valued clients this year” 

comments Chase Erwin CEO, Lauren 

Stonnell. 

Launched in September 2022, Solstice and 

Aurora draw inspiration from nature, 

reflecting the changing of the seasons and 

the chasing of the Aurora Borealis lights. The 

highly anticipated collections feature an 

elegant palette of subtle colours with 

sophisticated appeal. Textured linens, tactile 

silks and lush velvets flow seamlessly 

together in a celebration of texture, colour 

and pattern. 

New for Spring / Summer 2023, the Foret 

collection comprises of both single and 

double-width fabrics inspired by nature, 

featuring textured linens and patterned 

jacquards in a range of rich, earthy hues. The 

sumptuous new fabrics feature a rainbow of 

shades that draw inspiration from the forest, 

verdant plants, blossoming flowers and the 

textures of nature. The luxurious collection is 

perfect for drapery, accessories and light 

upholstery with a varied colour palette 

incorporating seasonal, organic tones, 

reflecting the botanical-inspired design trend. 

NEWS IN BRIEF 

QMotion has developed a brand new 

pocket capable of holding many types of 

blind systems and brackets 

You can buy this pocket to suit your 

own blind systems or QMotion Pocket 

Bracket Systems. 

The New Blind Pocket is available to 

estimate on the QMotion Portal. 

QMotion UK continues to innovate 

and enhance their product portfolio 

with the launch of new products which 

for the first time offer a battery 

powered Roman Blind system than can 

handle large windows with heavy fabrics. 

Curtain tracks are also available 

enhancing its range of the most 

innovative and quiet wire free motorised 

shading solutions. 

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NEWS 

NEWSDESK: mail: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

‘Global Shading Day’ 

launched 

On 21 March 2023 ES-SO launches the first ‘Global Shading 

Day’. The aim is to make the general public and policy 

makers aware of the human, ecological and economic 

benefits of solar shading. Imposing standards in building 

legislation would be a logical step now that climate change 

is irrevocably continuing to accelerate. 

On 21 March we obviously celebrate the 

spring sun, but more than ever we are also 

aware of its dangers. Solar shading is 

becoming indispensable to protect buildings 

from overheating, but also in the fight against 

global warming by reducing the use of 

energy-consuming air conditioning. ES-SO, 

the umbrella organisation of the European 

solar shading industry, is therefore calling for 

extra attention to solar shading because the 

figures couldn’t be clearer. 

A scientific study by Guidehouse has 

shown that smart or dynamic solar shading 

could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 100 

million tonnes and save up to €285 billion. 

This is a potential energy saving of up to 

60% for the cooling of buildings by 2050. 

Buildings are still the leading energy 

consumers in Europe today, accounting for 

40% of energy consumption and 36% of 

greenhouse gas emissions. If we do nothing, 

climate change and heat waves will increase 

the number of buildings requiring air 

conditioning by an estimated 60%. 

Solar shading integrated into a building 

management system manages heat and light 

in an intelligent way. These are sustainable 

passive cooling systems also enabling 

residents to control their use of daylight. 

After all, daylight makes us happy and it helps 

us focus and function, but it can also be a 

nuisance and even dangerous to the elderly 

in case of overheating. That is why ES-SO 

advocates making it mandatory within the 

European Energy Performance of Buildings 

Directive (EPBD). 

Global Shading Day is intended as a call to 

discover the numerous benefits of solar 

shading, to take action and contact an 

expert. Local associations, manufacturers and 

distributors across Europe will organise info 

events and activities throughout the week 

around 21 March to call attention to Global 

Shading Day. 

NEWS IN BRIEF 

R+T, will open its doors again in 

Stuttgart from 19 to 23 February 2024. 

After six long years, the product 

innovations in the RTS industry will be 

presented live and in colour at the 

Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre. "To date, just 

under 750 exhibitors have registered for 

R+T 2024. They include a large number 

of key industry players, e.g. Alpha 

Deuren, Alukon, Alulux, Anwis, 

Automatismi Benincà, Berner 

Torantriebe, Caravita, Cherubini, Dickson 

Constant, Elero, Faac, GfA Elektromaten, 

Gibus und Leiner, Hella Sonnen- und 

Wetterschutztechnik, heroal, Kadeco 

Sonnenschutzsysteme, Llaza World und 

Recasens, NICE, Parà, Reflexa-Werke, 

Renson, Rödelbronn, Roma, Sattler SUN- 

TEX, Sauleda, Somfy Activités, Sommer 

Antriebs- und Funktechnik and Warema. 

Just under 65,000 square metres of 

exhibition space (net) have already been 

booked, i.e. almost 90 per cent of the 

maximum amount of space available. We 

are currently very satisfied with this 

status quo," said Melanie Brenner, 

manager exhibitions and events at 

Messe Stuttgart, 


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The purchase orders are directly transferred 

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The BlindMatrix software has a digital catalogue, 

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The BlindMatrix EDI automates the supply chain 

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• It saves a huge amount of time and money 

• It increases productivity and accuracy 

• EDI eliminates human errors 

• Enhances customer experiences with faster 

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BlindMatrix EDI 

BlindMatrix has integrated with major window 

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New chapter begins 

Guthrie Douglas 

has big expansion 

plans as Blinds & 

Shutters found out 

Aspecialist blinds company whose products 

feature on striking buildings around the 

world is set to start a new chapter after a 

move to a new HQ in Warwick was agreed. 

Guthrie Douglas creates unique blinds for a 

wide range of extraordinary buildings, including 

Covent Garden in London, the Etihad Towers in 

Abu Dhabi, and the Broad Museum in Los 

Angeles. 

After embarking on a large recruitment drive 

and acquiring another blinds company, Shy, in 2022, 

Guthrie Douglas wanted to move to a larger 

office and manufacturing complex while not 

moving far away from its former base at 

Heathcote Way in Warwick. 

Now, the company is set to move to Unit 3 at 

Titan Business Centre after Jonathan Blood, 

director at Leamington-based property agents 

Wareing & Company, agreed a deal. 

David Slade, partner at Leamington Spa law firm 

Wright Hassall, advised Guthrie Douglas on the 

legal aspects of the move. 

The site features 31,422 sq ft of floor space, 

including a large warehouse, a two-storey office, 

and electrically-operated roller shutter doors. 

Andrew Kitching, Managing Director of Guthrie 

Douglas, said: “Our acquisition of Shy and our 

recruitment push brought the company up from 

15 employees to around 50, and we wanted to 

consolidate the team at a new HQ where we 

could double our capacity. 

“We wanted to stay in Warwick if possible as it’s 

always been our home, and we knew Wareing & 

Company has a great knowledge of the market 

here, so we approached them to help our search. 

“When we saw the unit at Titan Business 

Centre, it just ticked a lot of boxes for us. It has 

ample space for manufacturing our products, 

dedicated office space, and a pleasant mezzanine 

area where we can bring clients. 

“We were only too happy to agree terms, and 

aim to start our phased move-in in April before 

fully moving in during the summer. 

“This will be a new chapter for Guthrie Douglas, 

and we’re confident our new home at Titan 

Business Centre will allow us to reach new 

heights.” 

Jonathan Blood, director at Wareing & Company, 

said: “Titan Business Centre is a popular estate for 

growing businesses like Guthrie Douglas, and 

benefits from its superb location in Warwick, being 

just a stone’s throw from the M40 and A46. 

“It’s brilliant to see such an ambitious company 

choose to stay in Warwick, and highlights the 

strength of the market in this region.” 

David Slade, a partner in Wright Hassall’s 

commercial real estate team, added: “Guthrie 

Douglas is a real success story in our region and 

it’s great to help with the next stage of its growth 

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Quick on their feet 

markilux says the 

ability to rethink 

and act quickly is a 

necessity today 

The business year 2022 proved once more 

to be a very challenging one for markilux, a 

year in which flexible and strategically 

sensible corrections to the company’s course were 

required. 

The corona virus has been with us for three 

years now. Moreover, the war in Ukraine has 

precipitated the current energy crisis and high 

inflation which has resulted in a significant cooling 

of the consumer climate in Germany. And naturally 

that has had an effect on markilux, too. Sales in 

2022 were thus lower than originally anticipated at 

around 126 million euros. Nevertheless, the awning 

manufacturer is still satisfied with the results of the 

financial year, given the circumstances. Looking to 

the future, the company anticipates continued 

growth in the medium term and, in doing so, 

intends to align its activities even more closely with 

the current market situation. 

"For some time now, we have been experiencing 

daily business as a succession of hurdles. The 

impression you get is that as the impact of one 

crisis on the business slowly diminishes, you find 

that the next one is already just around the corner. 

In times like these, you have to be prepared for the 

unforeseeable. This has not made it easy to plan 

ahead," comments Klaus Wuchner, Director of 

Sales and Marketing at markilux. 

Satisfied with sales under the 

current circumstances 

Politically and economically, the environment has 

been difficult for three years now. And that is 

challenging both for the staff and the manufacturing 

facility because they have had to become 

increasingly flexible and adaptable. The ability to 

rethink and act quickly has thus become a must for 

the awning specialist. In the first two years of the 

pandemic, for example, the company had to cope 

with large increases in volume and sales, which, as a 

result of the war in Ukraine, did not carry on into 

the second quarter of 2022. “Sales last year were 

thus lower than expected. So, taking the current 

circumstances into consideration, we are still 


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actually satisfied with the results,” Klaus 

Wuchner stresses. 

Successful product 

strategy even in 2022 

Michael Gerling, Director of R&D and 

Production, is certain that expansion of the 

product range has made a contribution to 

this. “First of all, we were able to extend the 

range of modern full cassette awnings with 

the 'MX-2'. And secondly, with the ‘pergola 

stretch’ and ‘pergola cubic’ models, that 

were launched in 2021 and 2022, we once 

again expanded the product range for largearea 

shading”, he says. Last year, these 

product groups were once again very 

popular at markilux. Mr Gerling also cites 

the market launch of the “collection one” as 

being equally successful. Select dealers were 

already able to include the new cover 

collection in their range in 2022. He says 

this gave an increased feeling of security for 

the official launch of the collection this year. 

Because with its durable and at the same 

time trendy patterns, it pursues a concept 

that is focussed entirely on the future. 

A challenging year with 

good decisions 

“In contrast, the flow of goods from 

suppliers was less reliable. Unfortunately, the 

uncertainty that had manifested itself in our 

supply chains continued into this year. In 

addition to high staff absences due to 

Corona, this had a negative impact on 

production, especially in the first quarter,” 

explains Michael Gerling, adding: “This was 

compounded by rising prices on the side of 

our suppliers, which continued to exact 

patience and understanding from our 

customers.” In this environment it has 

proved to be an advantage that much of 

what we do within the company has already 

been automated and digitalised. Providing 

training in additional vocational areas was 

also the right decision and proved to be 

very important. This ensures a high quality 

level and binds employees to the company. 

“Since last year we have also had an 

employee app which has turned out to be a 

source of lively exchange with the staff and 

makes it possible to communicate more 

quickly – also in terms of new or 

modifications in legal requirements,” explains 

Heike Reinermann, Head of HR. The awning 

company is also digitally active as far as 

additional training is concerned. Since2022, 

employees have had the opportunity to use 

a dedicated e-learning channel whenever it 

suits them. 

Marketing focusses on 

end consumers and 

specialist dealers 

And the cooperation with specialist 

dealers also benefits from the digital tools 

developed by the company. Such as new, 

supportive features on the markilux 

website, for example. “This helps us reach 

out to more potential awning customers. 

And passing on contacts to the specialist 

dealer has also become easier as a result", 

Christiane Berning, Head of Marketing and 

Business Development explains. 

Furthermore, the Marketing Customer 

Service provides assistance in the design of 

showrooms and websites or with regional 

promotional campaigns. Otherwise, 

marketing has concentrated on showing the 

brand in the best possible light on all 

communication channels. The focus 

continues to be on convincing the end 

consumer of the benefits of the products 

and the service. According to Ms Berning, 

the end consumer hotline and the 

company’s own flagship stores also 

contribute to this. 

Sales process at specialist 

dealers more demanding 

Klaus Wuchner sees continuous 

investment in brand building and 

professional sales as being crucial for the 

company’s success. Because today, end 

consumers do extensive research online 

before actually going to a specialist dealer. 

“The demands put on service and what a 

company offers in its range have grown and 

customers now reflect longer before 

actually deciding whether to buy or not. This 

in turn means that the sales process in the 

showroom of specialist dealers has become 

more time-consuming. Of course, our office 

staff and sales representatives support the 

specialist dealers as best they can and our 

Academy training courses also provide 

focussed assistance,” says Mr Wuchner. So in 

future the company will be putting even 

more emphasis on well-qualified specialist 

dealers. 

Continued growth with 

caution 

The awning specialist aims to continue 

along the trajectory of growth it has been 

pursuing for years in both the middle and 

long term. Even though the current political 

and economic environment repeatedly 

requires strategic countermeasure, the two 

directors, Klaus Wuchner and Michael 

Gerling, both agree that solar protection will 

continue to be in demand in these times of 

climate change. "This year, we are offering 

excellent new products and a well-thoughtthrough 

fabric collection which has been 

designed in a very material-friendly way and 

therefore uses a minimum of resources. 

Furthermore, in the future, we will continue 

to focus on durable products which are 

easy to repair and that therefore have 

superior longevity. This is an essential anchor 

for the future of our brand. And, very 

importantly, it preserves the environment,” 

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Taking the applause 

Coulisse’s awardwinning 

Eve 

MotionBlinds 

Smart Window 

Covering Motor 

have become 

Matter Certified 

Eve MotionBlinds is named “CES 2023 

Innovation Award Honoree” in the smart 

home category for its Upgrade Kit for Roller 

Blinds. The pioneering smart window covering 

brand from Dutch company Coulisse will celebrate 

with new Matter firmware updates in Q1 this year 

to make Eve MotionBlinds the first smart blinds 

motors on the market to use Matter-over-Thread. 

Following the introduction of Eve MotionBlinds a 

year ago, these innovations mark another 

breakthrough in smart window coverings. 

Tech pioneers: Coulisse and 

Eve Systems 

Dutch window covering specialist Coulisse 

launched Eve MotionBlinds a year ago in 

collaboration with German smart home specialist 

Eve Systems to expand MotionBlinds, Coulisse's 

leading concept in the market for smart window 

coverings. Seeing the gap in the market, the two 

companies put their designer and engineers 

together to create the first-ever smart window 

covering motors that support the latest smart 

home technologies Thread and Matter and work 

seamlessly in any smart home. Smart shading 

increases comfort, enhances security and helps 

save energy, making it an essential smart home 

product category. 

“We are extremely proud to be the first 

company in the world to integrate Matter-over- 

Thread technology into motorized blinds,” says 

Christiaan Roetgering, Founder and Owner of 

Coulisse. “This allows our products to work 

seamlessly with other devices that support the 

universal smart home standard Matter, which is 

being developed jointly by Amazon, Apple, Google, 

Samsung, and others. Being honored with an award 

is a major recognition of our forward-thinking 

developments in smart window coverings.” 

Coulisse is presented with the innovation award 

for its Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller 

Blinds at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the world's most 

influential tech event taking place from January 5-8. 

Eve MotionBlinds joins other CES 2023 innovation 

award honorees including Samsung, Sony, LG and 

Microsoft. 

Celebrating thirty years in the window covering 

industry, Coulisse is known for its design, creativity 



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and innovation. Having entered the smart 

home technology market with MotionBlinds 

in 2018, the company is now taking the next 

step to become the global leader in smart 

window coverings. 

Award-Winning Eve 

MotionBlinds Upgrade 

Kit for Roller Blinds 

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller 

Blinds is yet another first-of-its-kind product. 

The retrofit solution enhances basic blinds 

everywhere with Thread technology and the 

rich feature set of Apple Home and the Eve 

App. The kit can be easily installed in existing 

roller blinds without any wiring or technical 

know-how. Included are mounting brackets, 

covers and a set of innovative adapters that 

make the motors fit into a wide range of 

roller blind tubes. 

Matter comes to Eve 

MotionBlinds 

Coulisse and Eve are working towards 

releasing a Matter firmware update for all 

Eve MotionBlinds products in late Q1. The 

original Eve MotionBlinds motor for roller 

blinds, launched at CES 2022, has already 

passed Matter certification. This delivers 

plug-and-play interoperability and platform 

independence. Matter will enable Eve 

MotionBlinds motors to work with all four 

major smart home platforms, including 

Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa 

and Samsung SmartThings. 

Eve MotionBlinds options 

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contributing to optimal thermal and 

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What is Sustainability? Sustainability or 

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All the wood resources used to make the 

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custody. S:CRAFT’s wood supply chain is carefully 

managed in compliance with the United Kingdom 

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harvesting practices are legal, encourages 

sustainable harvesting practices and supports 

global forest governance. The wood used to make 

Antigua is sourced from sustainably managed 

plantations in Australia, New Zealand and Chile, 

most holding FSC and PEFC forest management 

certifications. Sawn lumber, namely basswood, 

found predominately in Cuba and elements of 

painted Fiji is sourced from North American 

Hardwood mills under the American Hardwood 

Export Council regulations. The AHEC concluded 

that the mills' sustainability principles, largely based 

on the life cycle analysis of the wood went 

beyond the scope and technical requirements of 

FSC and PEFC. 

Fiji-Stained Paulownia is grown in managed 

plantations throughout China. The wood is not cut 

from natural forests, and the trees are replanted 

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Manufacturing 

Our manufacturing partner in Asia, is the only 

Asian manufacturer to produce a CSR report. We 

work closely with them, to ensure we are here for 

people, for the planet. Not only does CSR improve 

efficiency and cut costs, but it also sustains the 

business into the future and ensures compliance. 

How? By prioritizing key sustainability goals from 

sourcing to home, forests to your customer’s 

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Our shutter ranges are fully compliant with 

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Visual impulse 

Decora gives some 

tips as we enter 

into Spring with 

little effort or 

investment required 

Showroom displays give you the opportunity 

to stand apart from the competition, so it is 

vital your display area speaks for itself 

without any explanation required. All you need is a 

little imagination to create an enticing, invigorating 

window display to stand out from the crowd. 

Here are some tips as we enter into Spring 

with little effort or investment required. 

Colour Change 

Change your blinds or displays to complement 

the season, move towards blue and pink tones 

which will provide you with a colour scheme to 

carry your window through to Summer, Memento 

is the perfect spring floral design, whilst Henlow 

denim provides a classic statement blue that will 

appeal to many interiors. 

Seasonal Florals 

Spring is a time for new beginnings, florals will 

always be popular, Mallory’s small watercolour 

floral embodies Spring to a tee, pops of yellow 

and teal brings will add a seasonal freshness to 

your showroom. 

Timeless Metallics 

Complimented with metallics, the trend is 

prominent throughout 2023 providing interiors 

with a luxe look. Sio offers the choice of classic 

neutrals sophisticated navy enhancing a moody 

lustre. The injection of metallics enhances the use 

of interior accessories for a rich luxe feel. 

Give it Depth! 

Physical displays allow customers to see extra 

dimensions to a product rather than a flat image, 

inject layers into your display which will illustrate 

the different textures for their home. The Fabric 

Box Vivi presents a unique luxurious complex 

weave that initiates the desire for the customer to 

touch and feel, drawing them closer to their final 

choice. Compliment the textured weave with a 

contrasting metallic Linea bottom bar to add 

another dimension to the look. 

Then there was light! 

Illuminating your showroom displays can be a 

simple introduction with strip LED lighting being 

easy to obtain and cost effective. Light will draw 

the customers attention to the product. 

Move it! 

Add a motorised roller to your display along 

with a connectivity Kit and Alexa. Show how easy 

it is to voice control your blinds, novelty sells and 

well as adding profit! 

Top tips for a prolonged showroom display 

• Ensure you display bestselling fabrics 

• Aim to refresh the display every 3-4 months, 

rotate one or two items in your display every 4 

weeks to keep things fresh 

• Add accessories to your blinds –an easy upsell 

for each sale. 

• Use lighting to attract the customer to key 

display areas. 

• Keep it simple and ensure key information 

about your products is portrayed. 


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THE HIGHLIGHTS 

166 fabric choices including plains, jacquard's 

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Stylish and sophisticated, Roman blinds are the 

perfect choice to add a look of luxury to your home. 

Whether used as a statement piece or teamed with 

curtains, the result is the best dressed windows. 

FEATURES & OPTIONS 

ROMAN HEAD RAIL SYSTEM’S 

Steel & wood poles, along with numerous track 

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Many of our fabrics have been awarded 

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MARKETING 

Stress free solutions 

Interior design 

experts reveal how 

to create a stressfree 

home 

With April soon approaching and it 

being Stress Awareness month it’s 

important to spotlight the important 

of good mental health and looking after your 

physical well-being whilst at home. Interior design 

experts from Hovia have researched and 

recommended top tips on how to change your 

home up to gain a more stress-free home. 

Relieving stress at bedtime 

Whether you are feeling too stressed to sleep 

or stressed out from the lack of sleep – it's best 

to create complete darkness while you sleep to 

get a better sleeping pattern and relaxation. 

UDesign stated that in the UK a staggering 70% 

of us sleep less than 7 hours per night, which is 

an important statistic as even half an hour less 

sleep than needed, can be detrimental to your 

health as it has a cumulative effect. Sleep 

Foundation have researched that sleeping in 

darkness can help stimulate the production of 

melatonin which is a hormone that helps you fall 

asleep quicker. There are many benefits to a good 

sleep not just reduced stress such as being more 

motivated, alert and boosted immunity. 

One of the best tips to getting a good night's 

sleep is investing in blackout blinds, shutters or 

curtains to create the darkest bedroom possible. 

Picking a wallpaper or paint colour that is a cool 

or neutral colour like blues, greens and greys can 

reduce your heart rate, lower your blood 

pressure and slow down your breathing rate. To 

create a more relaxing environment to encourage 

sleep, use diffusers or essential oils to fill your 

bedroom with smells like lavender. In the summer 

months use a quiet fan or wool duvet to prevent 

overheating at night. 

Stress-free zone 

Updating an unused corner, to create a new 

stress-free space for yourself is an easy and 

satisfying way update to your room, and it will 

give you a designated space to unwind. For 

example, using this space for a yoga or meditation 

area can manage your stress, reduce negative 

emotions, increase creativity, also motivate you to 

adapt a daily habit. 

You can design a new environment through 

different decorations and can separate the room 

by trying a new calming wallpaper or paint colour. 

An alternative is investing in a room separator, to 

really give your corner a new space to relax in. 

Keeping the space tidy and clutter free will also 

keep you less stressed and more productive. A tip 

to incorporate mood lighting is a great way to 

create a relaxing atmosphere. 

Relaxed in nature 

Nature or elements that remind you of nature, 

such as a plant wallpaper, can really add some 

great benefits to your indoor space. The 

University of Exeter have researched by bringing 

plant elements into your daily life can massively 

boost your wellbeing by 47%, creativity by 45% 

and productivity by 38%. Other positive impacts 

also include the reducing risk of psychiatric 

disorders and reducing our cortisol levels, 

allowing better recovery from stress. 

Light therapy 

Wherever and as much as possible, in your 

home or office, turn off those fluorescent lights 

and let in the natural sunlight in through the 

windows. Dako Windows researched that the 

exposure to natural light helps our bodies not 

only produce Vitamin D but also positively effects 

circadian rhythms, sleeping patterns, motivation 

and has proven to improve our mood and 

happiness. 

Hanging a mirror on a wall opposite a window 

produces more light within the room or 

painting/wallpapering your walls and ceilings in 

white to brighten up the room. 

Good view, good mood 

In your office or home, try to get a good and 

unobstructed view of some form of nature or 

nature experience. According to Chromogenics, 

it has proven to have positive health effects such 

as being more creative, energised, less stressed 

and productive. It is also has been researched 

that you are less likely to take sick days from 

work. 


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It streamlines everything from receiving orders, 

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Also, you can witness the work progress in real-time 

through a centralised dashboard. 

Manufacturing 

Customise and create work orders and labels to manufacture 

window blinds, shutters, curtains and awnings. Generate the 

cut sheets, allowances and manufacturing calculations, 

along with barcodes. 

Stock management 

In BlindMatrix you can manage the stocks for fabrics 

and various components like, tubes, motors, brackets, 

valences, end-caps, etc. You will be able to get accurate 

deductions from the inventory based on the orders you 

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Online portal 

BlindMatrix online ordering portal enables suppliers or 

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It enables retailers to place orders easily and track the 

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MARKETING 

R+T 2024 on course for success 

Large number of 

key industry 

players have 

already registered 

for R+T 2024 

R+T, the world's leading trade fair for roller 

shutters, doors/gates and sun shading 

systems, will open its doors again in 

Stuttgart from 19 to 23 February 2024. After six 

long years, the product innovations in the RTS 

industry will be presented live and in colour at the 

Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre. "To date, just under 

750 exhibitors have registered for R+T 2024. 

They include a large number of key industry 

players, e.g. Alpha Deuren, Alukon, Alulux, Anwis, 

Automatismi Benincà, Berner Torantriebe, Caravita, 

Cherubini, Dickson Constant, Elero, Faac, GfA 

Elektromaten, Gibus und Leiner, Hella Sonnenund 

Wetterschutztechnik, heroal, Kadeco 

Sonnenschutzsysteme, Llaza World und Recasens, 

NICE, Parà, Reflexa-Werke, Renson, Rödelbronn, 

Roma, Sattler SUN-TEX, Sauleda, Somfy Activités, 

Sommer Antriebs- und Funktechnik and Warema. 

Just under 65,000 square metres of exhibition 

space (net) have already been booked, i.e. almost 

90 per cent of the maximum amount of space 

available. We are currently very satisfied with this 

status quo," said Melanie Brenner, manager 

exhibitions and events at Messe Stuttgart, with 

confidence. 

Hunter Douglas will also be present at R+T 

2024: "After the corona crisis and the economic 

uncertainty, we are looking forward to meeting 

our customers from all over the world. We can 

proudly present our newly developed products 

and show the work of the entire Hunter Douglas 

family," said Friedrich W. Petrat, Managing Director 

of Hunter Douglas Components. "The most 

important aspect for us is to cultivate contacts 

with our customers, with the press and naturally 

with the entire industry! Incidentally, my favourite 

product is the newly developed smart home 

product group. I am keen to see how customers 

will react to this." After the long break, there are 

high expectations regarding the forthcoming 

edition of the world's leading trade fair. "R+T can 

be regarded as a sign that the economic 

uncertainty is coming to an end. This is the right 

time for us and our customers to jointly create 

strategy and sales concepts with the inclusion of 

newly developed products. We are looking 

forward to being able to actively sell our products 

again," said Friedrich W. Petrat. 



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MARKETING 

Preparations are being 

intensified 

"In order to gain an even better 

understanding of our different markets with 

their individual needs, we staged various 

workshops with exhibitors last year. During 

these workshops we obtained interesting 

insights into the individual industries and 

now also want to include these findings in 

R+T 2024," said Philipp Götz, Manager 

Exhibitions and Events at Messe Stuttgart. 

In addition to the R+T Team's plans and 

preparations, the large number of exhibitors 

are also preparing their participation in the 

trade fair in February 2024. "We recently 

started to specifically plan R+T 2024 

together with our international colleagues 

and certainly have many attractive product 

innovations in the pipeline," said Joachim 

Wallenstein, Marketing Manager at Somfy 

Deutschland. 

Communication Manager Joana Cedó 

from LLAZA World also confirmed: "Our 

plans are in full swing since we want to have 

everything ready for R+T 2024 and surprise 

the market." Fabian Cichon, Managing 

Director of Dickson Constant Deutschland, 

said the following: "Our concept for R+T 

2024 has been formulated and we will 

present our new collection along with our 

trend study and some new developments in 

the area of screens." Hunter Douglas has 

also now started to plan its presence at 

R+T 2024. "I can actually reveal that we are 

enhancing the prototypes of our new 

developments, which we showed at our 

documenta exhibition in Kassel, at the 

recommendation of our customers in order 

to then present them at R+T 2024. One 

important innovation will be PowerView 3.0, 

our smart home offering for sun shading 

products," previewed Friedrich W. Petrat. 

Hall concept has not 

been changed 

"The thematic hall layout at the last 

edition of R+T was extremely impressive 

and went down very well with our visitors. 

We therefore want to retain and build on 

this concept for R+T 2024," said Melanie 

Brenner. The hall concept for R+T 2024 will 

look like the following: the sun shading 

systems industry will exhibit as usual in the 

L-Bank Forum (Hall 1), the Ceratizit Halle 

(Hall 3), the MAHLE Halle (Hall 4), Hall 5, 

the Oskar-Lapp-Halle (Hall 6) and Halls 7 

and 9. The structure of the Stuttgart Trade 

Fair Centre also means that the area for 

sun shading systems can be centralised and 

enhanced. The importance of the Oskar 

Lapp Halle (Hall 6) for the outdoor area 

with products aimed primarily at the target 

groups of restaurants and hotels is also 

increasing. In 2024 the area of doors and 

gates will again be presented in the Alfred 

Kärcher Halle (Hall 8) and the Paul Horn 

Halle (Hall 10). 

Growing anticipation for 

R+T 

Christian Junkers, Managing Director of 

Junkers & Müllers: "Personal discussions with 

our international customers are certainly 

the aspect what we are looking forward to 

the most. We are also naturally very excited 

to present our innovations during face-toface 

meetings on our exhibition stand." 

David Leon Chantres, Export Manager at 

Expalum: "Expalum is really looking forward 

to R+T 2024 in Stuttgart since we have not 

been able to meet our customers and 

friends there for six long years. Expalum has 

added a complete range of pergolas, zips 

and awnings to its portfolio for the first time 

and will present them at R+T 2024." 

Elisabeth Eiböck, Head of Market 

Communication at Sattler SUN-TEX: "We 

are really longing for R+T 2024 which we 

had to miss for far too long. We are looking 

forward to finally meeting our partners 

again on the Sattler stand in order to jointly 

discuss developments in the industry and 

naturally present the wide range of qualities 

and designs with great emphasis on 

sustainability." 

Frank Luckner, Head of Marketing/PR at 

erfal: "In our opinion, R+T is both a major 

driving force for innovative product market 

when the event comes closer." 


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MARKETING 

Top bedroom trends 

Laura Burnett from 

Feather & Black 

reveals five top 

interior trends 

destined to be 

staples of bedroom 

design in the 

coming months 

Our bedrooms are a sanctuary, a precious 

space where we relax and take care of 

ourselves. To create a harmonious, 

aesthetically pleasing, and practical haven, 

bedroom expert Laura Burnett from Feather & 

Black reveals five top interior trends destined to 

be staples of bedroom design in the coming 

months. 

Wooden accents 

Rustic décor is a simple yet classic style choice 

for bedrooms. Much loved by interior enthusiasts, 

Pinterest searches for ‘rustic bedroom’ have risen 

by 203% since December 2022. 

Wooden accents in the bedroom are 

wonderfully elegant and inviting, and it doesn’t get 

any more luxurious than rustic weathered oak. 

With gentle neutrality, weathered oak is the 

perfect choice for unassuming sophistication. 

Whether you fall in love with a beautiful, 

weathered oak bed or an utterly stylish bedside, 

wooden accents add refinement to any rustic 

bedroom. 

Farmhouse style 

The farmhouse aesthetic encompasses the 

rustic, wooden style and brings it to life. 

Worldwide Pinterest searches for ‘farmhouse 

décor’ have risen 63% over the past three months, 

highlighting the growing popularity of the style. 

The rise in interest has been attributed to the 

blend of a rustic style and contemporary beauty 

that farmhouses offer. To incorporate this style into 

your living space, start with soft and light tones, 

whether this is for your curtains, a rug or carpet, 

or bedding and compliment them with darker, 

wooden tones for elements of furniture. 

Rattan 

The rattan style has been steadily growing in 

recent months, with searches for ‘rattan furniture’ 

rising 316%. Whether it’s a side table, bed or 

wardrobe, rattan products offer a natural texture 

that can elevate your space. The warm and soft 

tones offer a sense of comfort that makes it a 

popular option for many. 

Accent wall 

Splashes of colour, a beautifully stencilled 

design, and ornate wall panelling – indulging with 

an accent wall in your bedroom has enduring 

appeal. Interest in accent walls has risen by 69% 

over the last three months on Pinterest, in fact. 

Accent walls allow you to express your truest 

style without committing to a full transformation. 

Wonderful innovations in this trend include almost 

infinite configurations of wall panelling, mouldings, 

and cladding to suit any number of interior styles. 

Why not take the opportunity to add built-in 

bedside conveniences? Mood lighting or useful 

USB ports add a touch of opulence to your 

bedtime routine, without the worry of unsightly 

wires. Once the panelling has taken shape, drench 

it in irresistibly cosy vanilla tones to add dimension 

and warmth. 

1970s style 

Oh, the 1970s. The resurgence in this retro 

trend doesn’t stop at clothing and fashion – 

interiors are firmly on the rise too. 1970sbedroom-related 

terms have seen a 78% increase 

according to Pinterest Trends. 

Succulent earth tones are an incredibly 

important element of this trend, particularly when 

placed alongside coloured patterns and textures. 

Muted oranges, rich greens and warm browns 

evoke instant nostalgia and pair beautifully with 

tactile wooden accents such as rattan or shiplap. 

Combine these warm toasty elements with 

fringed curtains, cushions or lampshades, and 

weave in touches of gold for unbridled 70s flair. 


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MARKETING 

Quick off the mark 

Legrand refreshes 

its Quick Ship 

Program 

To ensure customers have access to the 

latest trending fabrics in a fraction of the 

time, Legrand Shading Systems has 

refreshed its popular Quick Ship Program (QSP). 

The QSP gives customers the ability to receive 

Legrand Shading's best-selling products faster 

than the company's standard lead times. The 

QSP features 35 select solar screen and blackout 

fabrics from the Phifer and Mermet 

collections, 15 of which are new to the program. 

"We continually update the program to keep 

up with the latest trends, so we are excited to 

add these highly requested fabrics to our QSP," 

said Richard Laliberty, Product 

MarketingManager, Shading & Residential 

Controls, Building Control Systems, Legrand 

North America. "At no additional cost, dealers 

can order and receive shades right away, 

providing them a worry-free ordering process. 

They get projects done faster and with stylish 

options their customers will love." 

The latest fabric additions to the QSP come 

from Legrand's curated collections and feature 

new solar screen and room-darkening options 

that are fashion-forward, beautiful, and 

functional. They're perfectly suited to dress up 

any space. From delicate screens to richly 

textured linen black-out fabrics, dealers, 

homeowners, and interior designers will enjoy 

making a statement with their windows in 

record time. Pending credit approval, up to 50 

shades ordered under the QSP will ship within 

10 business days. 

Legrand Shading Systems offers an industryleading 

manual and automated shading product 

lineup. Its automated roller shades are the only 

option on the market with a patented manual 

override control in the event of a power outage 

or misplaced controller. Its battery-powered 

shades come with alkaline batteries that are 

hidden inside and are ready to program with a 

simple tug. Legrand's battery and wired 

motorized products are available in the 

narrowest sizes on the market — as small as 

15.5 inches wide — and can be made in sizes up 

to 13 feet wide by 15 feet tall in select fabric 

options. The diverse fabric lineup offers over 

100 collections, more than 750 fabrics, and is 

available in several colours from top 

manufacturers. 


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Suited to all outdoor solar protection systems 

Folding arm awnings, pergolas, shade sails, vertical blinds 

4 main colour families 

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MARKETING 

Magnificent seven 

Experts reveal 

seven interior 

design trends for 


Interior design is an ever-changing subject, and 

as trends come and go, it’s sometimes tough to 

keep up. 

This is why interior experts Hovia have written 

a list of trends which are predicted to increase 

their popularity in 2023 which can help you spice 

up your home and keep in touch with all the 

latest styles. 

• Brighter is better 

A house is not a home without that cozy feeling, 

and to reach that goal would be to make the most 

of the natural light, however not everyone might be 

blessed with large windows and exposure to the 

sun. Therefore, in the upcoming season the focus is 

all on chandeliers and lamps. 

There is no wrong way to choose a pendant, 

however what is predicted to be in trend this 

winter are oversized and noticeable ones. Choosing 

a large chandelier might be scary and it is not for 

everyone, but this might be a right time to take a 

leap of faith or overcome the fear of not being able 

to pull off such a piece of furniture. 

• The right colors 

If repainting walls and furniture is something in 

your to-do list, you might want to go in one of two 

directions: choose natural colors to embrace the 

calm vibe of earth tones or, if you’d like a pop of 

color, stay within the safe lines of mellow and 

tranquil blues and greens, with an addition of soft 

pinks and lavender. To finish off, you’ll find that soft 

gold trims are what’s missing! 

This prediction is backed by Hovia’s latest sales 

data regarding the most popular colors on their 

website. This shows how buyers started purchasing 

these specific colors already during this year, 

strengthening the idea that greens, blues and 

natural colors have been and will be on trend. 

• Multi-functionality 

As we move on with time, we also move on 

from the notion that a house must simply be a 

place where to eat, sleep and chill. Having a 

multifunctional home might be the best trend 2023 

is bringing along with additions such as movie and 

game rooms, gyms and saunas. 

Regardless of common belief, to set up such a 

room might not be as expensive as expected, all 

you need is a spare room and either a couple of 

gym equipment, a projector and a sofa, and a 

gaming console, all things that are easier and easier 

to find in a family home. 

• Curves 

Straight lines and geometry out, curves and 

movement in! One of the most promising trends of 

this winter are curves and to achieve this style you 

won’t need to redo your whole house, even 

though that might be an option for whoever might 

be able to do so. In fact, just an arched doorway or 

some fun and lively piece of furniture such as a 

curved sofa can just do the trick! 

• “Mid-century chic” 

It’s the return of the 60s and 70s in our living 

rooms, bedrooms and kitchens! This means 

wallpapers, and Hovia knows one thing or two 

about those, and statement objects. 

Try buying a statement sofa, or an adorned 

cupboard which will be the star of your room, and 

pair it with soft colors and sleek curves for a house 

in perfect 2023 trend style. 

• Add some texture 

Adding character to any room without making it 

tacky might be tricky, and that’s where marble 

comes to rescue. An unexpected texture which is 

still elegant and smooth, it will catch the eye 

without being too loud. You can also try and add 

some pieces that mix different textures and 

materials! 

• Nature… in! 

Your home can definitely be whatever you would 

like it to be, so why not a garden? Indoor gardening, 

plants and more earthy pieces can make your living 

room feel just like a resort and it’s a 2023 trend 

that we’ve seen before but that will only grow 

more and more popular. 


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We offer an extensive range including awnings, canopies, traditional awnings, drop 

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We deal with many different European partners to enable us to offer a large range 

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ROMAN 

New Roman collection 

Blindtex has 

introduced a new 

Roman and 

Curtain collection, 

as Blinds & 


Blindtex has introduced its brand new 

Signature Collection of Roman’s & Curtains, 

the perfect addition to your business. 

The collection features an extensive range of 

fabrics, textures, and designs to suit any style or 

taste. Whether your customer is looking for a 

classic, elegant look or something more modern 

and bold, we've got you covered. 

The blinds & curtains are crafted from highquality 

materials and are made to measure to t 

any size of window. We are so condent in the 

quality that signature blinds and curtains offer, we 

are prepared to give a Lifetime Warranty across 

the range. 

The company also offers powered options for 

both products making ordering simplicity in itself. 

Make a statement with our new collection of 

Roman’s & Curtains. Upgrade your space and 

elevate your style with ease. 


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01274 568822

ROMAN 

The Romans never left! 

Louvolite says the 

Romans aren’t 

coming ….they 

never left! 

Take a moment or two to view the internet 

and key in the words “Roman Blinds.” You 

will find that every major retailer - both 

online and offline - offers Roman Blinds as a key 

ingredient of their shading armoury. 

By far and away the vast majority of drapery 

stores offer their version of a Roman blind and a 

few large trade suppliers offer Roman blinds too. 

That said, most traditional blind manufacturing 

companies currently choose not to offer or 

manufacture Roman Blinds. Obviously this isn’t 

because the products aren’t popular - because 

they are – so it must be because of the challenges 

that can be found with the manufacture of Roman 

Blinds. 

Typically, a traditional Roman Blind features a soft 

cloth hemmed with cords being operated via a 

pulley system or attached to a rotating tubular 

operating system that gathers/releases the multiple 

lifting cords, thereby raising or lowering the shade. 

In the majority of such products, the cords used 

to raise/lower the blind pass through guide systems 

which need to be sewn or fixed into the blockout 

lining at the rear of the blind. 

Our industry has worked hard over decades to 

negate the need for skilled machinists in order to 

de-skill the manufacture of products and maximise 

our working teams to multitask when it comes to 

blind assembly. In addition - and more importantly - 

the Child Safety requirements seen in EN13120 

outline clear statements of operation to be 

followed in order to deal with the strangulation 

concerns relating to cords for raising and lowering 

of blinds. 

Louvolite has considered all of the issues relating 

to Roman shades - both from a manufacturing 

perspective and a child safety perspective - and the 

result is a programme that will allow assembly of a 

roman shade product by existing assembly staff 

using known assembly methods, without the need 

of new equipment. 

Louvolite’s new Romashade programme uses a 

number of common manufacturing items such as a 

tubular operating system (or roller blind as we 

would know it). Fabrics appropriate to the 

product, that don’t require either hemming or a 

blockout lining to be attached and which fall into a 

soft fold when raised, are used within a Romashade 

product providing total elimination of operating 

cords to the rear of the product. 

Louvolite’s Romashade programme uses fabrics 

to which it has applied a soft foam blockout 

treatment for opacity, performance and consistency 

of appearance. Where rear cords were historically 

used as the operating method to raise and lower 

the shade, these have been replaced by a 

transparent strip. The strip is UV stable and has 

been tested in the most vigorous of climates and 



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has the added advantage of being almost 

invisible from the outside, negating 

comments about rear cords looking 

unsightly. 

The strip passes through floating guides 

that are attached to alternating fabric 

retaining rods that create the typical panel 

effect seen on so many Roman Blinds. The 

final guide that slides into the last rod is 

fixed in place as an anchor which effectively 

raises and lowers the blind as the strip is 

gathered up/released by the roller system. 

Louvolite’s excellent One Touch motor 

provides the perfect companion to this 

product and allows it to be completely 

cordless in operation, recognised by recently 

winning the Child Safety Award at the BBSA 

exhibition in Coventry. 

Louvolite’s new collection of Roman 

fabrics is housed within a unique 

presentation that reflects the fact that the 

Romashade programme is a little different 

to typical hard window coverings and 

should allow the consumer to fully 

appreciate the product. 

Louvolite’s Romashade programme is due 

to be released in the second quarter 2023. 

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VENETIAN BLINDS 

ROLLER BLINDS 

AWNINGS 

PERGOLAS 


D o n 

S m i t h 

B l i n d s 

We specialise in the manufacture of 

Perfect Fit International Blinds® for 

Roofs, Gable Ends and Skylights 

We also offer a huge range of quality 

made-to-measure blinds available 

for supply only, including: 

Perfect fit blinds (pleated, roller, 

vision, venetian) 

Benthin Pleated blinds 

Benthin Roller blinds for Velux style 

windows 

Rollers (Louvolite and Evans systems) 

Visions 

Allusions 

Verticals 

Insect Screens 

Motorised blinds 

Supplying Retail and Trade 

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ROMAN 

Serious selection 

PT Blinds launches 

new Roman Blind 

and curtain 

collection ahead of 

spring 

Ahead of spring, PT Blinds has unveiled a 

new Roman Blind and Custom Made 

Curtain collection that boasts 98 new ontrend 

options for effortlessly stylish window spaces. 

Showcasing the most recent fabrics from sister 

company Prestigious Textiles, the new Library 

collection includes a range of designs from trending 

stripes and floral prints to understated plains and 

eco-friendly options. 

All new designs have been exclusively selected 

for the new Roman Blind and Custom Made 

Curtains offerings which will be available to 

purchase for both blind and curtain options from 

Friday 10th March. Additionally, there are five lining 

options to choose from, available for both curtains 

and blinds, as well as four varying curtain headings. 

Also motorisation is available on all suitable Roman 

Blinds, the quiet motor is fully integrated into the 

headrail. 

A selection of the 98 inspiring designs are: 

Pampas Grass Frost- Presenting an eco-friendly 

option for the environmentally-conscious 

homeowner, Pampas Grass Frost is great for those 

who are looking to bring the outdoors in with a 

sprawling pampas print. 

Gracie Buttercup- This vintage design displays 

butterfly motifs and trailing florals in a palette of 

soft peach, yellow and green to give that 

quintessential country feel to any room. 

Witney Honey- Tapping into the ongoing stripe 

trend, Witney Honey is a woven fabric which sees 

white and golden tones paired in one 

contemporary vertical stripe design. 

Santa Maria Indigo- Another eco-friendly option 



THINK SMARTER 

THINK AUTOMATED WINDOW TREATMENTS 

Consumer demand for automated shading is growing. 

The technology is so easy to use, they save time and look so good in contemporary 

and traditional interiors. 

As the exclusive fabricators of the innovative QMotion® product range we can support 

dealers in taking advantage of this big market opportunity. 

Take a look at our extensive range of solutions and see why now is the perfect time to 

specify and fit QMotion window treatments. 

Contact us today for the best automated blinds on the market. 

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ROMAN 

is Santa Maria Indigo which displays a range 

of vibrant shades that will bring a sense of 

playfulness into a space. 

Ivy Pampas- Taking inspiration from 

natural textures, this subtle design is perfect 

for adding warmth as well as visual interest 

to neutral interiors. 

Burford Honey- Complementary to the 

Witney Honey stripe design, this textured 

plain exudes elegant simplicity and will work 

to keep patterned interiors feeling balanced 

and to avoid a crowded look. 

Saxon Shale- This understated plain 

offers versatility and can be incorporated 

into a variety of interior styles as a finishing 

touch to tie together whole room schemes. 

Coppice Apple- Coppice Apple puts the 

spotlight on sage through intricate handdrawn 

illustrations of fauna, ideal for 

curating a soothing and serene aesthetic. 

Apollo Crystal- This shimmering jacquard 

was designed to add texture and depth to a 

space through raised pattern work and 

metallic hues. 

Sapling Pewter- Sapling Pewter presents 

a timeless window dressing option that 

displays beautiful white embroidery on a 

silver-grey fabric, perfect for making any 

room feel brighter and more open. 

CUT & WELD PERFECT ROLLER BLINDS 

Matic M1 

- Automatically cuts on four sides 

- Fast and Accurate 

- Athenea Software links to 

your Order System 

- Utilises part rolls or pieces 

- Automatic Nesting 

- Minimal Waste 

- Users report over 25% 

material savings and increased 

production 


Matic M1-PC Cutting Tables 

& 

Matic Impulse Welders 

All Matic machines are Industry 4 compatible 

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Matic Welders 

- Automatic fold and weld 

- Perfect for vertical blinds 

- 3 - 8m welding widths 

- Weld Zips, Pockets, Splines 

and much more 

- Seamless welding, no shine 

- Weld fabrics with welding 

tape 

- Semi or Fully Automated 

- Simple to use

Semper Blinds 

At Semper Blinds we are a 

trademarked family run company 

with over 30 years combined 

experience, where we offer a range 

of pleated and cellular blinds, in a 

manual and motorised format. All 

of which are made in house by our 

team in Rochdale, Manchester. 

Website 

www.semperblinds.com 

Queries 

semperblinds@gmail.com 

Orders 

semperorders@gmail.com 

Mobile 

07766 600131 

Fax 

01706 662441 

What we do? 

3 

3 Freehangs 

3 Skylights 

3 

3 

UK Survey and fit service for 

PFI conservatory roof blinds 

in pleated and cellular fabrics. 

5-year warranty and 

Lantern Blinds (PFI framed skylights) 

a 5* service 

Perfect fit (pleated, cellular and venetian) 

Venetians (metals and woods)

CELLULAR 

Admirable solution 

Louvolite says that 

there’s so much to 

admire about 

cellular blinds 

As we transition away from winter and 

move into spring, the demands of the 

consumer also begin to change, from the 

importance of privacy during the longer nights to 

that of protection from low angled sunlight and 

glare as the days become longer. 

One thing that doesn’t change, particularly in the 

current economic climate, is that UK households 

are under increasing pressure to become more 

energy efficient and cellular blinds, in combination 

with Perfect Fit, are a real winner here. 

I think we’re all aware that cellular blinds help 

retain heat in the home during winter, in fact recent 

test results from Salford University suggest that 

Perfect Fit Cellular blinds can reduce heat loss 

through a double glazed low E window by up to 

34% - even more would likely be seen in older - 

none low e -double glazed windows. 

But the benefits of cellular fabrics don’t stop 

there. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of 

the excellent insulating properties of the cellular air 

pocket design to help reduce outside noise. When 

combined with Perfect Fit the reduced gaps at the 

edges of the blind to gain more privacy and, of 

course, how the honeycomb structure is 

particularly effective at reducing excess heat ingress 

into a room during Spring, Summer and Autumn. 

Pleated fabrics have been a mainstay of the UK 

shading industry for over 30 years. That said, in 

more recent times cellular fabric sales have 

increased significantly due - in part at least - to 

their particular performance benefits. Pleated fabric 

sales still show a high volume and are therefore still 

important, of course, and they have their place in 

this rapidly growing section of the market. 

The Louvolite Festival range of pleated products 

is particularly popular. It features an SPC Low e, an 

ESP blockout and the recently launched Festival SR 

– a high value pleated fabric with solar reflective 

properties and cost effective pricing. 

Louvolite’s cellular programme has increased 

considerably to reflect the growing popularity of 

these fabrics with their excellent and varied 

performance properties. Alongside additional new 

colours being added to the Halo and Lunar 

programmes, there are two solid colour ranges, 

Astral and Celeste, that share colourways across 

both blockout and light filtering performance. 

Add to that three further ranges, Fresco, Mirage 

and Raffia that each showcase a textured print 

design, then Louvolite really can boast a fabulous 

collection of cellular fabrics that can be presented 

to consumers. 

So let’s all help our customers save a little during 

this difficult time and remind them of the hidden 

benefits of windows and doors furnished with great 

looking cellular blinds. 


Choose the right 

Venetian blinds for 

your customers 

We have a great selection of Venetian blinds to suit your customers’ 

homes, whether its Faux Wood or Wooden Venetian that is required, 

our varied ranges are tailored to create the best outcome. 

Everglade: 

- Wood Venetians 

- 11 colours 

- 50mm slat sizes 

- 3m Valance available 

- Complementary 

and coordinating 

tapes available 

Essence: 

- Faux Wood Venetians 

- 15 colours 

- 50mm slat sizes 

- Coordinating tapes 

available 

- 3m Valance length 

available 

Expressions: 

- Faux Wood Venetians 

- 13 colours 

- 38mm, 50mm and 

63mm slat sizes 

- Coordinating tapes 

available 

To find out more about which Venetian blinds suit your customers best, visit 

arena-blinds.com

SOLAR SHADING 

The outside is in 

Luxaflex launches 

new external solar 

shading collection 

Luxaflex has launched a new outdoor 

collection incorporating awnings and 

pergolas, alongside a selection of external 

solar screens. 

Outdoor products have increased in popularity 

over the past few years, most notably during the 

pandemic with homeowners investing in their 

outside space to maximise patios and gardens as 

an extra room in the home, making these spaces 

as useful and as flexible as possible. 

The brand is seeing this trend continue as more 

people look to make improvements and 

renovations to their existing homes, rather than 

moving. 

Neale Vanstone, general manager at Luxaflex, 

comments: “With growing demand for shading 

driven by an ever-increasing focus on energy 

efficiency, solar heat control, increased consumer 

awareness and technology advancements - we 

have seen the external solar shading market 

continually expand over the past few years. 

“Our new collection of luxury outdoor shading 

products provide a stylish addition to the home, 

offering practical shading solutions and energysaving 

benefits too.” 

Not only will a Luxaflex awning, pergola or 

screen provide homeowners with a shaded space 

from the sun when enjoying time outdoors, there 

are additional benefits for the home. External 

awnings and screens can help reflect and block up 

to 96% of solar heat, preventing interiors from 

overheating with the additional benefit of energysaving 

as there is less reliance on cooling systems 

such as air conditioning and fans. 

Luxaflex offers an enviable collection of fabrics 

in this collection, allowing homeowners to bring 

their style choices to the outside. Fabrics feature 

classic stripes, jacquards and plain hues that 

complement outdoor tones and textures. 

The fabric technology protects the fabric colour 

so it won’t rot or fade and contains a UV 

treatment to assist in blocking out the sun. A 

home’s interiors can also benefit from UV 

protection, shielding furniture, materials, paintings, 

books and flooring from sun damage. 

A range of additional features are available 

when selecting one of the brand’s outdoor 

products. Motorised functionality is available on a 

range of products, with operation via a remote 

control. Finishing touches including LED lighting and 

heating, allows homeowners to enjoy their outside 

space into the evening. 


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SOLAR SHADING 

Providing potential 

Well-thought-out 

concepts can 

provide ideal 

solutions/additiona 

l potential through 

smart home 

integration 

Whether roller shutters, Venetian blinds 

or textile screens, all solutions 

contribute to the energy efficiency of 

buildings and home comfort both in summer and 

in winter. "Exterior sun shading products are 

therefore so effective in summer because most of 

the sun's rays are already reflected before the 

window pane," said Tobias Löhner, Marketing 

Manager at ROMA. Since there is also a gap 

between the window and the sun shading system, 

air can circulate in between and heat accumulation 

is prevented. However, exterior sun shading 

systems are also extremely impressive on cold 

days. "Thanks to purposeful control of sun shading 

systems, the low sun can be used during the day to 

heat rooms with little heating energy. During the 

night the sun shading system acts like an additional 

barrier against cold outside," added Tobias Löhner. 

Visitors to R+T 2024 will again have an 

opportunity to see for themselves that the sun 

shading systems from ROMA – e.g. roller shutters, 

Venetian blinds or textile screens – satisfy the 

highest possible requirements in regard to 

functionality, aesthetics and durability. 

Well-thought-out concepts 

Warema Der SonnenLichtManager will present 

its extensive portfolio as a full- service provider at 

R+T 2024 in Stuttgart. The topic of energy 

efficiency is firmly embedded in this portfolio. 

"Modern sun shading systems now satisfy a large 

number of requirements. They provide protection 

against heat and prying eyes, make a contribution 

to energy efficiency and increase the comfort and 

safety of inhabitants through intelligent control 

systems. During the planning phase – both as part 

of modernisation or renovation and new 

construction – important settings can already be 

made, for example to make the best possible use 

of daylight control or optimise building automation 

by means of intelligent bus systems," said Marion 

Fischer, Marketing Manager at Warema. If sun 

shading solutions are integrated in existing buildings 

as part of modernisation or renovation work, the 

shaft systems from Warema ensure a high degree 

of efficiency. In addition to shaft Venetian blinds and 

shaft system roller shutters, Warema has now 

extended its product solutions for subsequent 

integration in shafts and panels to include a 

window awning that can be used flexibly. Almost 

completely prefabricated, high system security is 

guaranteed and assembly proves to be easy and 

economical thanks to the self-supporting, plug-in 

design. Marion Fischer: "We are constantly working 

to adapt our products to the increasingly more 

diverse requirements and can already promise the 



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visitors to R+T 2024 that they can look 

forward to any amount of innovations from 

Warema Der SonnenLichtManager in 

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Innovative Venetian blind 

systems 

ALUKON also has a high-quality portfolio 

of exterior sun shading systems which trade 

visitors will be able to experience live at the 

world's leading trade fair for roller shutters, 

doors/gates and sun shading systems. The 

company has now developed LS Dark, a 

new Venetian blind system which features 

solar heat regulation, optimum use of 

daylight and room darkening. "The solution 

is based on our LS 80 light guiding slat 

which reflects sun rays very effectively on 

hot days thanks to its specially designed slat 

contour and the specially predefined light 

guiding position of 20 degrees, said 

Alexander Winkler, Head of Marketing & 

Product Management at ALUKON. The 

rooms do not heat up while the light 

entering indirectly illuminates the room 

without any glare. Alexander Winkler: "In 

winter the light guiding slat reflects the flat 

rays of the sun almost entirely inwards. 

These sun rays are directed to the ceiling 

and therefore illuminate the room indirectly 

from above. The solar radiant heat can 

therefore be used and energy and heating 

costs are reduced." In the LS Dark the 

curtain is moved up and down by means of 

a special lateral winder which is integrated 

in both rails of the Venetian blind. This 

means that there is no need for any text 

strip holes in the slats which lead to light 

incidence in other solutions. "In order to 

prevent lateral light incidence, additional 

special brush inserts are used in the guide 

rails. Aluminium cover plates fitted on top at 

the side complete the darkening system by 

reducing light reflection," concluded 

Alexander Winkler. 

Optimum textile 

solutions 

For 365 days in the year, the different 

exterior sun shading systems from heroal 

also help to conserve energy and ensure 

home comfort. A textile sun shading system 

regulates the indoor room climate without 

having to dispense with natural daylight. In 

order to also prevent overheating in indoor 

rooms with large glass surfaces, heroal 

offers, for example, the external zip screen 

system heroal VS Z for shading areas of up 

to 6 metres wide and an area of 18 square 

metres. The sun shading system is integrated 

in the façade almost invisibly with a flushmounted 

shutter box. However, it can also 

be used with a front-mounted shutter box 

whose colour can be adapted to the 

building optics. Due to the small winding 

diameter of the curtains, heat protection 

can be attained with very small box sizes. 

The heroal VS Z is very discreet thanks to 

narrow guide rails which have a visual width 

of just 25 millimetres and can be completely 

plastered over if necessary. The standard 

portfolio contains more than 250 different 

textiles consisting of opaque and translucent 

fabrics. These textiles offer design freedom 

and, depending on the textile, reduce 

sunlight and UV radiation by up to 100 per 

cent. heroal also has a solution available for 

retrofitting: a solar-powered, clamp-on sun 

shading system. The heroal VS Z EM can be 

installed without drilling and, if required, can 

be removed without any leftover marking. 

Visitors to R+T 2024 can be certain that 

they will find a suitable solution for nearly 

every application on the company's stand. 

The power of the sun 

Energy conservation is also an important 

issue for Alulux as an exhibitor at R+T 

2024. The solar-powered roller shutter 

system was launched on the market as a 

solution which does away with the need for 

expensive conversion work. No cables have 

to be laid and solar energy can be used to 

operate the roller shutter system. This not 

only protects the environment, but also 

reduces electricity costs. The roller shutters 

can be operated irrespective of the weather 

conditions because a built-in power battery 

saves enough energy for rainy days. The 

solar panel is attached at the front to the 

roller shutter box. This ensures that even a 

minimum amount of solar radiation is 

converted and that installation becomes 

easier. And if you have to wait too long for 

the sun to charge the battery, the system 

can be easily recharged from the interior by 

means of a plug-in charging cable. 

Effective control systems 

Every external sun shading system has 

one thing in common, i.e. they are most 

effective when they are controlled 

automatically. Thanks to integration in a 

smart home, the sun shading products also 

harbour enormous potential for a positive 

building energy balance. When equipped 

with weather sensors, the systems can 

reduce energy consumption even more by 

acting according to weather data. In addition 

to high-quality exterior sun shading systems 

with ONYX, HELLA provides a wellthought-out 

control system. Exterior 

solutions or terrace canopies are therefore 

conveniently controlled by a smartphone or 

a tablet via an app, voice control or fully 

automatically. Customised control solutions 

are available with ONYX.HOME for private 

customers and ONYX.PRO for larger 

residential complexes or office complexes. 

"Sustainability is also becoming continuously 

more important in the construction 

industry and sun shading systems make a 

vital contribution in this respect," said 

Andreas Kraler, Managing Partner of the 

HELLA Group. The topics of sustainability 

and digitalisation are closely interlinked for 

HELLA. "Sun shading systems act like a 

passive air-conditioning system, but are far 

more environmentally- friendly. With ONYX 

we developed an in-house system which 

can be connected to all current smart 

home systems: ONYX only lets in the sun 

wherever it is desired flooding a room with 

light in winter or keeping the bedroom cool 

during hot summer nights," added Andreas 

Kraler. When combined with weather 

sensors, the sun shading systems also help 

to reduce energy consumption. Andreas 

Kraler: "The app then automatically requests 

the user to act according to the weather 

conditions no matter where they are at that 

moment in time." 


FABRIC 

Super suede 

Chase Erwin launch 

three new, highperformance 

Ultrasuede 

colourways 

Luxury textiles brand Chase Erwin has 

introduced three sophisticated new 

Ultrasuede colourways, Crystal, Ice Blue and 

Rose Quartz, combining exceptional durability with 

luxury. The elegant new shades draw inspiration 

from a Modern Coastal design aesthetic, offering 

contemporary and stylish hues. The new 

colourways are available to interior designers now, 

in addition to the impressive ninety-seven 

Ultrasuede shades that Chase Erwin stocks. 

Modern Coastal Inspired 

Colourways 

The inspiring new Ultrasuede shades, Ice Blue, 

Crystal and Rose Quartz take inspiration from 

minimalist and luxe Modern Coastal design. The 

cool grey undertones of Ice Blue offer 

contemporary sophistication and a fresh take on 

the traditional “blue and white” beachy hues. The 

delicate blush tones of Rose Quartz offer a 

complimentary pink palette. Whilst Crystal’s sandy 

ecru tones draw on more traditional coastal 

colours. The new Ultrasuede shades are perfect for 

casual and relaxed interiors, offering clean lines and 

a stylish coastal colour palette. 

Why choose Ultrasuede? 

Ultrasuede has an exceptionally soft texture, 

incomparable quality, and high-performance 

functionality with the feel of superior suede. This 

highly tactile and versatile material was developed 

through advanced fibre research and development. 

Its abundant benefits and endless colour palette 

sees it specified in a wide range of both residential 

and commercial interior projects across the globe. 

Ultrasuede is highly durable and maintains its 

beauty and performance for many years, longer 

than most fabrics. Tests show that Ultrasuede fabric 

rates as highly abrasion-resistant, withstanding over 

200,000 double rubs before showing any wear. 

Ultrasuede’s easy-care features make it ideal for 

both residential and commercial projects, offering a 

practical, easy-to-clean solution for everything from 

restaurant upholstery to children’s playrooms, 

whilst still delivering a luxurious result. Other key 

benefits include its colour-fastness and moistureresistant 

properties, making it ideal for bright 

rooms or humid climates. 

The three new Chase Erwin-inspired shades 

further expands Ultrasuede’s wide colour palette 

offering, ensuring there are multiple colour choices 

for every project. 

Sustainability Focus 

Ultrasuede is not just a one-of-a-kind textile, 

there is more to it than its superior performance 

qualities. Customers and consumers are becoming 

more diligent about the products they use and 

their impact on the planet, so are more likely to 

look for more sustainable materials. Ultrasuede 

helps to minimize its carbon footprint by using 

feedstock recycling technology and sources some 

raw materials from plant-based polymers. 

Ultrasuede is the first company to use plant-based 

polyester tech and their biggest goal now is to 

move from 30% to 100% plant-based over the 

next 5 years. Plant-based polyesters are 

ecologically more sustainable than recycled fibres. 

The fibres are produced from biodegradable waste, 

such as natural by-products recovered from foodprocessing 

plants, including sugarcane. 

The beautiful new Ice Blue, Crystal and Rose 

Quartz Ultrasuede shades offer interior designers 

both a high-performance and sustainable fabric 

option, with a sophisticated coastal colour palette 

to enhance and elevate their projects. For more 

information on the new Chase Erwin Ultrasuede 

colourways please visit our showroom or go to 

our website for details. 


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ROLLER BLINDS 

Roll up, roll up! 

Roll up! 

Luxaflex launches 

new roller blinds 

collection 

Acore product in the brand’s portfolio, 

Luxaflex launches a new Roller Blinds 

collection with unique design features and 

exclusive UK patterns and prints. 

The beauty of roller blinds is their versatile use 

across a wide range of window types including 

larger windows, tilt and turn windows and skylights, 

without impacting on the window’s function. 

Here’s a round up of some of the key highlights 

from this new collection. 

Eco-Friendly Fabrics 

A key focus for Luxaflex is their sustainability 

credentials and this new collection features an 

array of eco-friendly fabrics. 

A number of transparent and room darkening 

samples in the roller blinds range are made from 

50% recycled ocean waste and through the brand’s 

GreenScreen® SeaTex® programme Luxaflex is 

also helping to clean up the shoreline and coastline 

communities too. 

The brand’s new ReLife fabrics are made with 

recycled polyester post-consumer PET bottles, 

available in a range of over 25 colours and 

textures. 

Inherently sustainable by design, Luxaflex 

products also contribute to sustainability by helping 

control light and heat, reducing energy loss, thus 

saving on heating and cooling costs. 

Sound Absorbing Blinds 

Customers now have even more choice with 

the new collection as the brand introduces their 

first acoustic range of fabrics. 

Function and style combine on this subcollection, 

which offers proven benefits including 

up to 60% noise absorption (tested according to 

EN ISO 11654). 

With enhanced comfort, the fabrics are 

designed to improve acoustics in a room from 

internal surfaces such as hard flooring, as well as 

homes that are susceptible to roadside noise. 

Pattern and Print 

The latest colours and trends can be seen 

throughout the collection. And, new for this range 

is a bespoke selection of patterns and prints 

exclusive to the UK region. 



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PLEATED, HONEYCOMB 

& VENETIAN BLINDS 

Our clic bead-fit system’s ultra slim design has been developed to fit perfectly onto any double-glazed 

window but is particularly suitable for bi-fold doors and tilt-and-turn windows. 

With clic, there is no need to measure the window’s bead depth as this system has been carefully 

engineered to fit all window frame depths with a single bracket type. 

Its clever, fold away handle makes it ideal to use on bi-fold doors where it is important that the blind 

does not protrude further than the window frame. 

Please contact your Area Sales Manager to see a sample of clic along with the beautiful collection of 

venetian slat finishes and pleated and honeycomb fabrics, that are available with this blind. 

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ROLLER BLINDS 

Designs take inspiration from nature, 

with highlights including patterns with leaves 

and birds and abstract floral designs. 

There’s also a number of fabrics that 

have been created for children’s rooms, with 

fun designs and bold colours incorporated. 

Design Options 

Personal finishing touches can be 

incorporated to further enhance the 

product, including a choice of bottom bar 

treatments or decorative trims. The ‘design 

edition’ elements allow customers to match 

their bottom bar to the brackets for a 

cohesive look. 

The brand’s SoftRaise® operating system 

is new and revolutionary for roller blinds, 

allowing the user to simply pull down on 

the bottom bar to a desired height and the 

blind will stay in that position. 

Smart Home Control 

For the ultimate in smart home 

convenience, homeowners can team any 

Automation, allowing users to program 

their shades to automatically open, close 

or adjust on a schedule. 

PowerView® Automation also 

seamlessly integrates with other smart 

home systems and speakers including 

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and 

Apple HomeKit for voice-activated control 

of window coverings. 

Or, go one step further and pair-up with 

selected smart heating thermostats for a 

complete smart home. Using the Luxaflex 

app (via the PowerView hub), when the 

thermostat has reached a certain 

temperature and the heating switches off, 

users can schedule smart blinds to move 

down - trapping in heat and saving on 

energy loss. 

Innovation comes built-in 

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AWNINGS 

A flying start 

The “pergola 

cubic” from 

markilux is a real 

success with its 

angular design 

Although the “pergola cubic” from markilux 

only went on sale in the summer of 2022, 

it quickly found favour with its new 

angular cassette. An understated, simple cubic 

form is in demand, as it stylistically complements 

today’s architecture and construction methods. As 

an angular version of the “pergola classic”, it thus 

very quickly became established in the 

manufacturer’s pergola product family. 

The “pergola classic” from awning specialist 

markilux has been a success on the market for 

years now. In mid 2022 the manufacturer 

launched a new model based on the classic 

version – the “pergola cubic” – along with tried 

and tested technology, it also features additional 

lighting options. In addition, a conservatory awning 

with an angular cassette to protect the cover, the 

“markilux 7800“, has also been introduced. 

According to Michael Gerling, Director of R&D 

and Production, this is how the awning quickly 

became a hit shortly after its official market 

launch. 

Great demand in spite of a 

late sales start 

“We have been selling the ‘pergola cubic’ since 

last summer. And we were very pleased with the 

high volume of orders that came in basically as 

soon as we started selling it,” says a satisfied Mr 

Gerling. Because normally products tend to need 

a start-up phase to establish themselves in the 

market. “We usually launch new products at the 

start of the season. This wasn’t possible with the 

‘pergola cubic’ for technical reasons and due to 

delays in supply chains,” adds Michael Gerling, 

although he explains that it is now generally more 

and more difficult to plan the development cycles 

of new products. And that is why the company is 

all the more pleased about the high demand for 

the product after it was launched in the summer. 

Keeping a close eye on the 

market pays off 

The angular form of the cassette brings another 

new aspect to the design of this product family. In 

addition, straightforward cubic forms are more in 

demand than ever before, as they pick up on the 

geometry of modern buildings. “But for this purpose 

the angular components have to be clearly visible 

which is the case with our new pergola model. That 

is why we are assuming that this angular version will 

be more in demand in the future than its sister 

model with a round cassette,” explains Michael 

Gerling. For him, the “pergola cubic” is once again 

proof that it pays to keep a close eye on the market, 

invest in trend research and listen carefully to what 

customers are looking for. Once again, the 

manufacturer has developed an awning for shading 

large outdoor areas, with a flexible design and 

offering a wide choice of convenience technology. 

And that is why it completely fulfils the demands of 

the end consumer. 


NEW shutter colours 

now available! 

Our new collection of 6 Osmo stained shutters 

are now live and available to order! 

Made from natural lightweight hardwood and 

finished with natural vegetable oils and wax stains, 

these 6 new colourways expands our Montana 

collection, combining both durability and style. 

We have exciting new 

colour palettes available too, adding 

Aura White, Extra White, Decorators White 

and Ivory Lace to our painted ranges. 

Find out more about new shutter colours at customwest.co.uk/products/our-shutters/

AWNINGS 

Premium pergola 

Caribbean Blinds 

installs 8-cluster 

premium pergola to 

complement 

renowned London 

members’ club 

Throughout the global pandemic, all 

hospitality and commercial establishments 

had to reconsider the use and functionality 

of their outdoor spaces, and for many, this is still a 

priority. 

Having seen the demand for their range of 

high-quality weather-proof awnings, external blinds 

and pergolas rise by 161% during this time, 

Caribbean Blinds is leading the market as it 

continues on its mission to turn open spaces into 

year-round revenue creators. 

In June 2022, Caribbean Blinds installed 8 of its 

original louvered roof pergola canopies – 

the Outdoor Living Pod – at a collaborative 

members’ club in Covent Garden, London. 

The client 

Having installed the Outdoor Living Pod at their 

Mayfair location in 2018, The Conduit wanted to 

replicate this design at their new club – on a much 

larger scale. The flexible shade and shelter 

provided by the Outdoor Living Pod would allow 

the terrace to be used all year round, offering an 

important revenue stream for the business, along 

with a unique dining experience for their 

discerning members. 

The brief 

The client wished to cover two thirds of the 

300sq/m roof terrace with pergolas, leaving the 

remaining third completely open. The ‘Prestige’ 

model of the Outdoor Living Pod was chosen due 

to its rotating louvered roof that fully retracts and 

is completely watertight when closed. 

The finished result 

The perimeter edges of all 8 Outdoor Living 

Pods were equipped with screens to offer 

protection from the elements, whilst additional 

‘doorways’ between modules would allow for 

different areas to be zoned off. Each module was 

installed with infra-red heating and festoon lighting 

to create a cosy and pleasant environment all year 

round. 

Stuart Dantzic, managing director at Caribbean 

Blinds, explained: “We worked closely with the 

architect, designer, contractor and end client at 

every stage of this project, ensuring it ran 

smoothly, on time and on budget. Manufacture 

from order sign-off was 12 weeks, with installation 

taking 2 weeks for our trained teams to complete 

– all in time for a VIP 4th July party.” 

Anthony Pollak, Facilities Director at The 

Conduit, added: “The Pods have enabled us to use 

our terrace all year round. By opening them up in 

the summer, and keeping the roof closed, sides 

down and heaters on in the winter, it gives us 

some much needed outside space. From the initial 

design meeting to installation, the Caribbean 

Blinds team made the whole experience very 

smooth and straightforward.” 

The Outdoor Living Pod 

explained… 

Designed for those who want to live life 

outdoors, the innovative rotating louvered 

roof offers an open-air 

alfresco feel when left fully open, 

and ensures a completely water, wind and 

snow-tight roof when closed. Optional 

windproof screens, ambient LED perimeter 

lighting and instant infra-red heaters provide 

a cosy and pleasant environment all year 

round. Constructed from corrosion resistant, 

powder coated aluminium, the low-maintenance 

Pod adapts to any outdoor lounging or dining 

space. 


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AWNINGS 

Weather protection 

Pergola awnings 

from markilux 

offer incredible 

diversity of design 

Outdoor dining areas are an important 

source of revenue in the hospitality 

business – providing the atmosphere 

they offer guests is inviting. In addition to the 

location and the interior, the decisive factor here is 

whether the restaurant has attractive protection 

against the sun and inclement weather. Pergola 

systems in particular are ideal for this. In this 

respect, awning manufacturer markilux offers an 

extremely large and versatile range of products. 

Many guests expect the outdoor eating areas 

provided by cafés and restaurants to offer a similar 

level of comfort to their interiors. They are looking 

for an appealing atmosphere, protected from the 

sun, wind and rain. The more cosy an outdoor 

eating terrace is, the more likely it is that visitors 

will stay longer. The diverse pergola range from 

markilux, for example, makes it possible to design 

any outdoor guest area attractively. 

Size does not seem to matter. “We have lots of 

different models on offer that can cater for any 

shape of area from small to XXL. In addition, 

pergola awnings can also be combined with a 

considerable number of our other products. This 

gives us the flexibility to take a made-to-measure 

approach with regard to any floor plan,” explains 

Jan Kattenbeck, head of “team: project”. This is the 

markilux team specifically responsible for project 

business. Mr Kattenbeck explains that it is 

important to plan lighting and infrared heating 

from the very beginning. This also applies to 

additional roller blinds which can be lowered to 

provide protection against wind or light rain. This 

means the restaurant terrace can be used longer 

during the day and also over the whole year. 

Lots of space under the 

awning 

The pergola awnings from markilux are also 

flexible in terms of installation. You can either 

anchor them to the ground or secure them with 

ballast boxes. The boxes can be used as additional 

seating but also as flower beds. “Another 

advantage of our pergola systems is that in 

comparison with parasols they save a lot of space 

because the awnings are mounted against a wall 

and supported by two front posts. As a result, the 

free space under the awning cover can be utilised 

to the full,” stresses Jan Kattenbeck. 

The broad variety of models in terms of their 

shape and colour means that the weather 

protection system can be selected to match the 

building or terrace, depending on its architecture. 

The “colour on demand” service allows any colour 

you desire to be chosen for the awning cover and 

your own logo or the name of the location can 

also be added. The company is receiving more and 

more enquiries from all over Germany and abroad 

for customised concepts to cover outdoor dining 

areas with pergola awnings. Jan Kattenbeck 

explains: “With ‘team: project’, we assist our 

customers in taking the first measurements 

through the various planning stages and clear visual 

representations together with a specialist partner 

on site until the desired system is fully operational.” 

In addition to a wide variety of awning models and 

additional features, we also offer a honed service 

that can always be relied upon. 


ADVERTORIAL 

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Sattler has launched a new Design Selector 

Finding the perfect fabric 

for an awning is 

sometimes the most 

difficult part of the sales process. 

Sattler's Design Selector is here 

to help. 

Although the fabric of an 

awning is a technical product, 

the selection process is usually 

purely aesthetic. Which colour? 

Which stripe? Does the design 

match my house? 

Sattler's Design Selector is a 

tool that has successfully 

supported this selection process 

for years. A new version has 

been online since autumn 2022. 

The colour of the façade can be 

adapted to one's own situation, 

a fabric comparison has been 

integrated and a shadow 

simulator makes it possible to 

see the shadow cast by the 

awning on one's own terrace. 

Various system types and 

regional landscape scenes have 

also been added. 

But not only the Design 

Selector has been completely 

revised, since 1 January there is 

also a new sun protection 

collection. New design lines, new 

colours and above all the 

collection book are combined 

with the digital Design Selector 

in an unprecedented way. 

Integrate the Design Selector 

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LUMERA LEAF - 

EXCELLENT QUALITY 

MEETS EXCELLENT 

DESIGN. 

The canopy of a tree - the most natural of all shadows - 

served as a model for our LUMERA LEAF design line. 

The combination of staple fibre and CBA yarn makes 

these fabrics high fabrics, which are also available in 

the Lumera All Weather quality. 

For this, we received the coveted German Design 

Award in the category Excellent Product Design - 

Material and Surfaces. 

These fabrics are available in the „World of Sattler“ sun 

protection collection. 

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AWNINGS 

Embrace the range 

Shade and Shelter 

has a range of 

shading solutions 

designed for any 

situation 

Shade and Shelter is an innovative Welsh 

company based near Newtown. Designing 

bespoke shading systems to cope with the 

worst of British weather, Shade and Shelter utilise 

marine-quality stainless steel fittings for all for the 

operating mechanisms. 

The Shade and Shelter range of products 

include the Cwtch (the Welsh word for a hug or 

an embrace) and the Hafren ( the Welsh name for 

the River Severn). 

The Cwtch is a seating pod featuring a robust 

steel frame which can be clad in a choice of 

material. The roof rises from within the frame at 

the touch of a button. Reminiscent of a sports car 

roof, it creates an oasis of calm and shade with its 

unique Superyacht styling. 

Each Cwtch pod is up to 5m wide with depth 

of 3m and can even be incorporated into an 

existing terrace or seating area. 

The Hafren has a modular steel frame with an 

integral gutter and drainage system onto which is 

mounted a stainless steel track system with a fully 

retractable roof. Purpose-designed for the 

worldwide yachting market, the opening roof 

system features marine-grade stainless steel and is 

designed to last. Electric operation means that it 

glides open effortlessly. 

Standard bays are up to 4m wide with a 

projection of 6m, however they can be linked 

together to create any size. 

All operating mechanisms are manufactured by 

Makefast Ltd who are specialists in the design and 

manufacture of high quality marine shade systems. 

All Shade and Shelter products can include 

heating, lighting and speakers as required, and the 

Hafren can also integrate vertical roller blinds to 

each aperture as well as additional framemounted 

awnings. 


Discover 

more 

SMART WINDOW COVERINGS 

Eve MotionBlinds motors, developed by Coulisse 

in collaboration with smart home specialist Eve 

Systems, work with Apple HomeKit technology 

directly from an iPhone, without a bridge or any 

cloud dependency. Easy, reliable, future-proof 

and smart in a minute. 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

Integrated, 

integral system 

INTU fully 

integrates with 

modern window 

systems 

INTU is an innovative and flexible blind system. 

It has been designed to fully integrate with 

modern windows including tilt and turn 

windows, bi-fold doors and conservatories. 

The brackets simply slide into the window bead, 

meaning that no drilling or screwing is required. 

This makes them quick and easy to install and is 

also a good choice for the customer who may not 

want to drill into their window frames. 

Customers can open their windows and doors 

with the blind in place, a great advantage where 

traditional blinds may sometimes get in the way of 

windows opening. 

The curved fascia gives a sleek and modern 

appearance and the streamlined bottombar 

completes the blind with style and elegance. 

Available in Pleated, Cellular, Venetian and Roller 

to give a wide range of product options and 

colours. 

Bi-fold doors are also becoming more and more 

popular. The slimline INTU Micro option has been 

designed with a smaller pleat/cell size meaning 

they can be fitted into bi-fold doors and sit within 

the frame allowing them to open freely and fold 

with the blind in place. 

With no hanging cords or chains, the INTU 

system is also child safe by design. 

All of our INTU options can be presented in 

our stylish point-of-sale boxes which contain a 

functioning blind to demonstrate how it works, 

along with any profiles and options you need to 

survey and sell the system too. 


Shading solutions for every occasion! 

Soltis Horizon 86 allows natural light transmission of up to 28% 

Images courtesy of Serge Ferrari 

Kayospruce Ltd is the UK's leading supplier of high performance 

materials and accessories for the structures and leisure industries. 

Soltis Horizon 86 provides excellent outward visual contact to enjoy the 

view even when the awning is lowered. It proves its efficiency by blocking 

up to 93% of the heat in outdoor use and promotes natural light intake. 

This is beneficial in terms of energy saving, by reducing the use of 

artificial lighting, and the well-being, health, and productivity of people 

in both professional and private environments. 

Applications include Facade blinds, veranda and glass roof blinds, droparm 

awning, pergolas and canopies, roll-up valances and shade sails. 

Contact us today to discuss the best shading solutions 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

Complete classic 

Stevens has a 

number of systems 

that can solve your 

blinds solutions 

The classic roller blind is a staple in the 

market, a popular blind with consumers and 

blindmakers alike. Did you know you can 

choose a classic roller blind finish on the new 

Senses system? 

The new standard fit option on the Senses 

system brings the classic roller blind option, fitting 

the fabric roll into brackets for a simple, clean finish. 

Pair the stylish bottombar and endcap with 

bracket covers to add some Senses style with ease. 

This option also brings with it lots of the new 

system features including new friction units for 

improved smoothness of operation, and allowing for 

blinds up to 3.5m wide and up to 6m drop. 

Also from the company the Timber Impressions 

range offers the beautiful look of real wood with all 

the benefits of PVC - a stylish and practical solution 

for all interior styles. 

Suitable for any room in the home, their durable 

properties also make them ideal for kitchens and 

bathrooms. The updated slat selector includes a 

new on trend Smoke colourway along with a 

refreshed cover and new look. 

• All colours available in 50mm slat widths with 

popular whites available in 38mm 

• Blinds can be made up to 2550mm wide 

• Fire retardant 

• Co-ordinating tapes available. 


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FAUX WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS

NEW PRODUCTS 

Doubling up 

Double roller blinds 

have always been 

popular with 

consumers as 

Blinds & Shutters 

found out 

Also known as double roller blinds, duo 

roller or day and night blinds, these blinds 

are still a popular choice for the consumer. 

The flexibility and enhanced light control of 

these products means they can be fully open, fully 

closed or anywhere in between. 

The Style Studio Mirage Collection includes 

over 70 luxurious fabrics across 19 ranges. A wide 

array of colourful plains, striking designs, and not 

forgetting the beautifully structured weaves, 

means that we are ticking all our customers 

boxes. 

Our lifestyle imagery within this collection 

ensures that our fabrics stand out in modern and 

stylish roomsets. 

Merging the standard roller blind pattern with 

the functionality of the Mirage blind, is our 

selection of patterned Mirage fabrics. These 

fabrics make a fantastic statement in the room 

and with designs exclusive to Style Studio. 

For more information about our Mirage 

Collection or to order, contact us through our 

webchat at: eclipseblinds.co.uk or email us at: 

customerservice@eclipseblinds.co.uk 


THE BLINDTEX SIGNATURE 

VERTICAL, ROLLER, ROMEX & PANEL BLIND 

Stand out from the crowd with our new 

Signature VRP sample book. With millions of 

colour combinations from our printed range to 

luxury voiles and laminates. 

Dare to be different. 

The largest plains collection in the 

market, with 245 colours available in 

Translucent, Screen, Blackout and 

textured blackout fabrics 

Changeable cassette and bottom bar 

colour options 

Customise designs with your own 

pantone or RAL colours 

Co-ordinate your blind colour with 

any items in your customers room 

THE HIGHLIGHTS 

New luxury blackout fabrics derived from our 

Best-Selling Curtain Collection 

242 fabric choices including plains, jacquard's 

and sheers across the full colour spectrum 

135 beautiful digital print options. A total of 

27 designs and 5 colourways with each design 

Over 95% of our collection have a width 

between 2.8m and 3m meters 

LIFETIME WARRANTY 

We take great pride in the knowledge 

that we design and manufacture our 

blinds with the highest quality standards 

and the greatest attention to detail. 

With this commitment in mind, every Signature blind is 

backed up with our unique “Lifetime Warranty”. 

CUSTOMER CARE 

Our sales and service teams are here for you, 

with direct access in a more personal way via 

video or voice call directly from our website or 

even WhatsApp for convenience. 

LIFETIME 

WARRANTY 

RETAILER PROTECTION 

Feel safe with the knowledge that we 

will not permit sales online to 

undermine your retail price. This allows 

you to offer the best price guarantee 

with peace of mind. 

MOTORISATION 

Wire-Free & Hard Wired 

ABOUT BLINDTEX 

Blindtex is a premium UK-UAE based window coverings’ firm. 

For over 25 years, our team has provided quality products, 

exceptional brand experience and bespoke window treatments 

to various business sectors throughout Europe, Africa and the 

Middle East. 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

All bases covered 

Yewdale has 

launched a number 

of new products 

for 2023 

Yewdale recently announced the launch of 

four types of Perfect Fit blinds; roller, 

Venetian, pleated and pleated honeycomb. 

Unlike traditional blinds, the installation process for 

Perfect Fit blinds involves no drilling or screws. 

If you order Perfect Fit blinds from other 

manufacturers, they may not assemble the blind for 

you. This means the installer must spend time putting 

the blind's frame together. Yewdale make the 

installation process as easy as possible by assembling 

the frame of Perfect Fit® blinds before they are 

dispatched, guaranteeing fast installation. Yewdale 

only assembles the frames if the order is delivered 

by Yewdale vans because they can use less packaging 

and know your blind won’t be damaged in transit. 

Perfect Fit blinds are supplied with right-angled 

metal brackets which connect the blind to the 

window. The first step is to push the metal brackets 

into the window or door seal. 

On the back of the blind’s frame, you’ll see slots 

which are shaped to house the metal brackets. All 

you need to do is align the slots with the brackets 

and push the Perfect Fit® blind against them. The 

brackets click into the frame, securing the blind to 

the window or door. 

Perfect Fit blinds are ideal for tilted windows and 

bifold doors because they attach directly to the 

window or door. This means that the blind doesn’t 

obstruct a tilting window or patio door when 

opened, instead it moves with it. These innovative 

blinds are also popular with people living in rental 

properties where drilling is prohibited. 

Yewdale manufacture blinds in shorter lead times 

than the industry average and are one of the only 

manufacturers with its only delivery fleet, providing a 

superior service to customers. Please email 

enquiries@yewdale.co.uk for more information 

about their new Perfect Fit blinds. 


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Conservatory and 

Window Blinds 

Specialists 

Motorisation options 

available 

■ Panel blinds ■ Pinoleum blinds 

■ Pleated blinds ■ Roller blinds 

■ Roof blinds ■ Roof roller blinds 

■ Vertical blinds ■ Conservatory blinds 

■ Motorised blinds 

01603 404040 

enquiries@eablinds.co.uk 

www.eablinds.co.uk 

more than 

now available LIFF ® Shades 

A branded retail concept for cellular and pleated shades. 

The LIFF ® shades collection is an honest, sustainable and 

attractive collection. 

The pre-defined collection of cellular and pleated fabrics is 

well presented in colour groups and offers a large variety in 

textures, textiles and transparency. 

Louvolite VogueTrack 

for Trade Customers 

VANE SERVICE AVAILABLE 

now available with Allusion 

Contact us for more information about the exciting and 

complete LIFF ® branded retail concept. 

Order your collection books from inventory. 

Available in white, brown, 

champagne, black & 

silver 

• Does not twist 

• Trouble free 

fitting 

Lienesch Ltd 

Unit 2 - Hunslet Trading Estate, 

Severn Road, LEEDS, LS10 1BL United Kingdom 

Tel. 0113 8681066 

info@lienesch.co.uk 

fax: 01492 539581 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

A new Origin-al 

Eclipse has a new 

range of facias 

Based on customer feedback, Eclipse has 

updated the mixed fascia packs to include 

the NEW Senses fascia. This means you can 

order mixed rail packs of our Senses fascia rather 

than ordering a full box of each colour. You can 

simply order the colours you require in separate 

lengths. 

Packs can only contain 1 fascia type due to the 

different sizes of the fascia offers. RH155 can be 

ordered with 4 lengths of any colour and the new 

fascia RH906 can be ordered with 2 lengths. Both 

will incur a pack charge in addition to the standard 

price per metre. 

Eclipse also says that the majority of venetian slat 

sales are in a top selection of neutral colours. Are 

you looking to be more price competitive with your 

Venetian blinds? 

Its Origin Slat range offers our top 15 volume 

colours in a quality and affordable 25mm product 

choice. This is a great alternative for a targeted sale, 

the top selling colours are all included and you can 

be more competitive on price. 


TECHNICAL FABRIC 

FOR SOLAR PROTECTION 

MAX 

A s part of the l aunc h of 

its new DICKSO N SOL A R 

FABRI C S col l e c t i on, MA X 

r a nge has been r ein v ented 

wit h a n e w, hig h e r- 

p e rformance c oat i ng f o r 

unparalleled r esistance to 

weat her c ondit i ons. 

incomparable resistance over time. 

An innovative treatment for 

easy maintenance. 

A technical coating for 

A « 4 seasons » fabric for 

MAXimum outdoor fun ! 

Edition 12/2022 - SAS DICKSON CONSTANT - capital 12.640.000 euros - 381 347 970 R.C.S. Lille Métropole - Photos : Dickson 

Base Awnings 01922 644429 

sales@basedirect.co.uk 

More information on : 

dickson-constant.com

NEW PRODUCTS 

Keeping it safe 

Legrand has 

introduced Cord 

Keeper as Blinds & 


Legrand Shading Systems has introduced Cord 

Keeper, a safe, compliant solution for chainoperated 

shades. Legrand's Cord Keeper 

provides safety and peace of mind for commercial 

and residential applications using manual chainoperated 

shades in locations where children may be 

present. The Cord Keeper is compliant with existing 

chain regulations, including ANSI/WCMA A100.1- 

2018 in the U.S. and the latest corded window 

covering regulations under the Canada Consumer 

Product Safety Act (SOR/2019-97). With a patentpending 

design, Cord Keeper can be ordered with 

any new manual shades or can be retrofitted to 

most shades on the market that use a #10 bead 

chain, extending safety to existing applications. 

"Safety, comfort, and quality are at the heart of 

our shading products," said Charlie Derk, General 

Manager, Shading and Residential Controls, Legrand 

North America. "We've worked tirelessly to 

engineer a safe, compliant solution that not only 

businesses and homeowners would feel confident 

about but would go above and beyond by 

eliminating the risk of other corded shades on the 

market, not just our own. Cord Keeper is very easy 

to install and use, and offers an innovative, slimprofile 

design." 

Legrand Shading System's Cord Keeper is 

intuitive in how it operates. To raise the shade to 

the desired height, simply press the lever up and 

then move the slider up and down. To lower, press 

the lever down and repeat moving the slider up and 

down. Cord Keeper installs in four fast and simple 

steps. Its switch mechanism comes preinstalled and 

the cover is cut to size with the appropriate 

labelling for each shade. The Cord Keeper 

mechanism can either hang freely or be anchored 

with the included anchor to the window jamb. With 

a low-profile design that doesn't impede the view, 

it's suitable for a variety of shading sizes and 

applications. 

Legrand Shading Systems offers an industryleading 

shading product line. In addition to manual 

shades, the company is well known for its 

automated roller shades, which are the only option 

in the market with a patented manual override 

control in the event of a power outage or 

misplaced controller. Its battery-powered shades 

come with alkaline batteries that are hidden inside 

and are ready to program with a simple tug. 

Legrand's battery and wired motorized products 

are available in the narrowest sizes on the market 

— as small as 15.5 inches wide — and can be made 

in sizes up to 13 feet wide by 15 feet tall in select 

fabric options. The diverse fabric lineup features 

over 100 collections, over 750 fabrics, and in several 

colors from top manufacturers. The company's 

Quick Ship Program ships Legrand's most popular 


INNOVATION - AUTOMATION - SERVICE 

Micro Pneumatics 

- www.micropneumatics.co.uk - 0116 2611055 - sales@micropneumatics.co.uk -

NEW PRODUCTS 

Integrated action 

Decora has a 

solution for 

integrated roof 

windows 

The increase in roof windows being 

incorporated in new builds or home 

improvements has been significant in recent 

years. Their structural form aids the projection of 

light and space into a room. As many of us spend 

more time in our homes through working from 

home, the benefits of increasing the amount of 

natural light into a space has been well documented 

as playing an important role in our mental and 

physical well-being, increasing productivity and focus 

along with boosting energy levels and mood. 

Skye roof blinds are compatible with all leading 

roof window Brands, Velux, New Generation Velux, 

Keylite, Keylite Polar, Keylite Timber, Dakstra, Rooflite 

and Fakro. This roof blind Collection is available in 

an array of options; A choice of readymade roof 

blinds in 8 blockout colourways present the perfect 

takeaway product; each fabric is finished with a 

white backing to reduce solar gain, reflecting the 

sun’s rays from the interior. Skye roof blinds can also 

be produced with a comprehensive collection of 

roller blind fabrics from the coveted Fabric Box, 

enabling consumers to choose plain, textured, 

designs or PVC fabric to best suit their needs. 

Skye roof blinds have been designed for easy and 

efficient installation, making them the optimum 

solution for contemporary living. The systems 

minimal aesthetics are offered in a choice of white 

or silver frames allowing Skye blinds to become a 

subtle, yet purposeful window covering. The option 

of white frames enables a seamless finish with Velux 

and Keylite white roof windows. White roof 

windows reflect the suns rays to further liberate the 

illusion of an open space. 


Design 

Novelty 

Tuned for colour 

from top profile to cover 

markilux designer awnings “Made in Germany”. 

The tried-and-tested cassette awning markilux MX-2 with its sophisticated and finely coordinated 

design will be showing its colourful side in the future. With a total of ten fashionably modern 

colour combinations, it is the ideal solar protection solution to make individuality and personality 

visible. Create the most alluring shade in the world. markilux.co.uk 

More Info? 

| Brand 

| e.g. markilux MX-2 / MX-1 compact

NEW PRODUCTS 

Sensible fit 

Customers have 

embraced the new 

Eclipse Senses 

System 

Eclipse loves to listen to its customers, and the 

Senses system recently launched is the 

perfect example of this. 

It has been developed with the customer in mind. 

The new system maintains the stylish Senses 

aesthetic, with many improved features and benefits. 

The key message is simplicity and scalability, so 

you can scale up your blind to gain enhanced 

capabilities without the need for lots of additional 

componentry. 

We have developed an improved smoothness 

of operation through well engineered friction 

units, with built-in chain guides to fascia endcaps. 

Supporting the trend for wider windows and 

wider width blinds, this system boasts blinds up to 

3.5m wide and up to a 6m drop. 

Reduce stock holding needs with the 

universality of components; only 3 bracket types 

are required to achieve all chain-op and 

motorised blind sizes. Installation is also easy for 

the Fascia & Mounting Profile blinds with common 

mounting brackets. 

The 32mm, 40mm and 48mm tubes are all 

compatible within the Fascia, Mounting Profile and 

as Standard Fit. The 48mm tube is designed to fit 

40mm friction units and motor crown & drive 

with no additional componentry necessary. 

The built-in Mirage channel on Fascia & 

Mounting Profile reduces additional componentry 

count, as well as improving assembly process and 

panel coverage. 

The new Senses Universal Fascia is available in 

5 colours with complementing endcaps. It also 

allows for reverse roll fabric drops of up to 3m. 

Multiple blinds can be fitted within the same fascia 

using the new universal brackets. 


BLIND CONCEALMENT SYSTEM 

Blindspace products offer you solutions to 

future-proof buildings and to conceal blinds 

in any type of window or skylight. 

® 

To find out more about how Blindspace can help transform your blind projects 

Contact: Farnborough ough Blind Company - 01732 456304 - sales@farnboroughblinds.com 

Farnborough Blind Company 

TM 

TM 

TM 

Now manufacturing the Somfy Glydea, Irismo and Movelite range of curtain tracks 

Now available with 

Reese concealed profile 

More information at: 

www.reesetracks.com 

Discreet WireFree 

and Plug-and-Play Motorisation for Curtains 

Please contact us for all your motorised blind enquiries 01732 456304 - sales@farnboroughblinds.com

MAJOR SYSTEM 

EXTRUSION. 

ANODISED, WHITE AND 

BLACK + INSERT 

PULLEY BLOCK 

DUTCH COVERBOARD 

6 metre x 200mm 

4 LEG HINGE CORNER INTERNAL MITRE INTERMEDIATE 

BRACKET 

TUNING FORK 

COVERBOARD 

J’ BRACKET 

METRO SYSTEM (DA1) 

CENTRE LEG 

BRACKET 

BACK HINGE PIECE 

CLEAT STRAP HINGE ALUMINIUM PULLEY PLASTIC PULLEY ‘J’ HOOK 

END CHEEK 

FIXING ANGLE 

1” x 1” x 6 metre 

ANGLE 

1” x 1/8” x 6 metre 

BRACING BAR 

DOG LEG BRACKET 

Dutch Blind 

Extrusions and 

Components 

Made from Glass Filled UV Stabilised 

Nylon for strength and durability. 

All components moulded to match the 

colour of the Extrusions. 

Anodised, White, Black (Major system) 

and Anthracite (Metro System) 

EXTRUSION. ANODISED, 

WHITE AND ANTHRACITE 

+ INSERT 

INTERMEDIATE 

BRACKET 

4 LEG HINGE CORNER type 1 CORNER type 2 CORNER type 3 UNIVERSAL BRACE HIDEALL TAPE 

CENTRE LEG 

BRACKET 

EXTRUSION CAP FIXED WALL PLATE DISPLAY STAND T 

CONNECTOR 

Unit 2a, Miglo Ind Est, Paignton, 

Devon, TQ4 7QW 

Tel: 01803 522887 

E: tony@supa-shade.co.uk 

W: www.awningsdevon.co.uk 

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BUYERS’ GUIDE 

2024 

EDITION 

This buyers’ guide lists all types of equipment, components and finished products 

within the blinds, awning, grilles and shutters market. 

Book your space in the 2023 edition and take advantage of an 

unique opportunity to place your company’s corporate message 

in front of a large audience of decision-makers. 

AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE 

To advertise please contact 

Julie Saridakis • E: j.saridakis@turretgroup.com 

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AWNING FABRICS 

BLINDS FABRICS 

FLY/INSECT SCREENS 

PLEATED BLIND SYSTEM 

& FABRICS 

Pleated Blinds 

Roller / Verticals / Pleated blinds / Honeycomb 

Everything you need to 

manufacture Pleated 

blinds using Louvolite 

fabrics & components 

For more information contact: 

info@lienesch.co.uk 

lienesch.com 

CONCEALED BLINDS & TRACKS 

INTEGRAL BLINDS 

Customer Services 

0161 882 5050 

orders@louvolite.com 

www.dickson-constant.com 

Contact Luxaflex 

CONTACT: 

Distributor for Dickson awning fabrics 

0161 442 9500 

kwild@dickson-constant.com 

AWNINGS 

UK manufactured 

2-week nationwide delivery 

BAT & Dickson stockists 

Exclusive Trade only Supplier 

sales@basedirect.co.uk 

www.basedirect.co.uk 

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Conservatory and 

Window Blinds Specialists 

Motorisation options available 

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CONSERVATORY ROOF BLINDS 

01603 404040 

enquiries@eablinds.co.uk 

www.eablinds.co.uk 

YOUR No1 CHOICE FOR 

INTEGRAL BLINDS 

morleyglass.co.uk 

MOTORS & CONTROL SYSTEMS 

PLEATED BLINDS 

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PERFECT FIT BLINDS 

Perfect Fit Blinds 


manufacture Perfect Fit 



PLEATED BLINDS MOTORISED 

CURTAIN TRACKS MOTORISED 



0161 882 5050 


Energy saving blinds 

+44 (0) 28 7944 0130 

bloccommercialblinds.com 

BLINDS AUTOMATION 

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To advertise in Blinds & Shutters 

please contact JULIE SARIDAKIS 

via e-mail at: 

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PERFECT FIT BLINDS 

Window Blind Motorisation 

Battery and hardwired solutions 

Home Hubs • Solar Panels 

Remotes and wall switches 

Control your home from any device, 

anytime, anywhere 

THE HOME OF AUTOMATION 

For more information call a member of 

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ROLLER BLIND FABRICS, 

COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS 

SHUTTERS 

Roller Blinds 


manufacture Roller 




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• Wooden 

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T: 020 8269 6400 F: 020 8269 6401/2 



Vertical Blinds 


manufacture Vertical 




0161 882 5050 


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In the July 2023 edition, features include: 

n Venetian blinds n External louvres/brise soleil n Blackout blinds 


n Blind-making machinery n Window film & solar control n Shutters 

n Aluminium blinds n Textiles 

To submit your editorial article, 

please contact: 

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E: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

View Blinds & Shutters online at www.blindsmagazine.co.uk

IMPRESSIONS 

WOOD VENETIAN COLLECTION 

Combining Tropical Blinds’ extensive experience producing wood blinds and our continued success with 

the Impressions Faux Wood blind, we are excited to launch the Impressions WOOD Collection. 

Six carefully selected Basswood colours will complement and enhance any interior décor, harmonising 

perfectly within the current interiors trend of white, cream, grey and black. Available with ladder braid, 

25mm and 38mm tape, these stunning wood blinds will add warmth and elegance to any setting. 

Please contact your Area Sales Manager, or the customer services team, to request a swatch containing 

the complete collection including tapes or a sample blind. 

You can see all our product ranges and first class customer support systems at 

tropicalblinds.com

. 

. 

We have a new motor available for our Pleated/Cellular, 

Venetian and Roman blinds to complement our current 

Powershade motorisation offer. 

CHILD SAFE 

PRODUCT 

System Features and Benefits: 

• Improved and quieter operation 

• Soft start/stop feature 

• Constant rise and close speed 

• Multiple limit positions (max 3) 

• Multi-channel/grouping options available 

• 2 Year Warranty on motors 

• Single, 6 and 16 channel remotes available 

• Wall switch available with 6 channels 

• Child safe by design 

• Compatible with all Style Studio fabrics and slats 

NOW COMPATIBLE WITH SIRI SHORTCUTS 

& 

For more information contact your Area Sales Manager 

or call our Customer Service Department on 

0141 814 3500 

www.eclipseblinds.co.uk

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