Over 100 architects visit Christchurch with Window Treatments NZ Ltd

100 architects from all over New Zealand will join 25 local Christchurch architects on Tuesday 26 February for a tour of the CBD Rebuild Zone, the official opening of Window Treatments NZ Ltd’s new factory at 218 Main South Road, Sockburn, and the launch of an innovative new interior/exterior Securo roller blind.

Graeme Rose, managing director of Window Treatments says he is delighted with the response from architects across New Zealand who are booked to travel to Christchurch for the day. “All of the architects attending have expressed keen interest in learning more about the Christchurch rebuild, how they could participate, and the new Window Treatments’ product we are launching.”

Guest speakers during the day hosted by Window Treatments NZ Ltd and co-hosts (supply partner ) Somfy PTY Ltd include, Peter Townsend (Chief Executive - Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) who will also officially open the factory at 9.45am; Stephen Eggleton Managing Director – Oceania, Somfy PTY Ltd; Paul De Salis Operations Manager Oceania, Somfy PTY Ltd; Greg Wilson (Development Manager, CCDU); Jan Kupec (Geotechnical Engineer, CCDU); and Mark Fairbairn (Masterspec).

Special guest speakers include an Italian supply partner of Window Treatments’ new Securo product, Maura Garattoni and Dario Garattoni from Garattoni Dario di R.I. Santarcangeli di Romagna (R.N.).

Note to editors: Window Treatments NZ Ltd is New Zealand’s largest independent blind, shutter and awning manufacturer employing 140 staff, with their Head Office and Factory in Christchurch and showrooms throughout the country.
Window Treatments’ blinds, shutters, awnings, Securo and insect screens are all manufactured in Christchurch at the Sockburn factory site.

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