Hunter Douglas — Commercial & Residential Systems, Fabrics & Architectural Shading
Hunter Douglas is the largest window furnishings manufacturer in the world, supplying commercial and residential systems, architectural shading, premium fabrics, and globally recognised brands including Luxaflex, Vertilux, and BlindsOnline.com.au. Taylor & Stirling supplies and installs Hunter Douglas hardware and fabrics across Ballarat & Districts and Southern Tasmania.
Hunter Douglas delivers a complete offering across internal blinds, external shading, architectural façade systems, and premium commercial fabrics, making it one of the most versatile suppliers for commercial projects.
Global Leadership & Brand Portfolio
Hunter Douglas operates the world’s most extensive window furnishings network, owning and manufacturing:
- Luxaflex
- Vertilux
- BlindsOnline.com.au
- GreenScreen® Eco & Revive fabrics
- Hunter Douglas Architectural (external shading, façades, louvers)
Their combined portfolio covers retail, commercial, architectural, and project‑grade solutions.
Product Spectrum — Internal & External
Internal Systems
- RB500+ commercial roller systems
- Roman blind systems
- Venetian blinds (aluminium, timber, commercial tilt mechanisms)
- Curtain track systems (manual + motorised)
- Dual roller systems (sunscreen + blockout)
- Vertilux commercial hardware and fabric integration
External Systems
- External screens
- Façade shading systems
- Sun-control louvers
- Outdoor roller systems
- Architectural external shading
- Hunter Douglas Architectural façade products
Hunter Douglas is one of the few suppliers offering both internal and external shading systems under one global brand.
Hardware Systems
RB500+ Commercial Roller System
The RB500+ is Hunter Douglas’ flagship commercial roller system, engineered for:
- Heavy-duty tubes and brackets
- Smooth, quiet operation
- Modular components
- Manual, geared and motorised options
- Large-span commercial performance
- High-use environments (schools, hospitals, government, corporate)
Hunter Douglas Architectural Systems
For external and façade applications:
- External screens
- Sun-control louvers
- Façade-integrated shading
- High-performance outdoor systems
- Energy-efficient architectural solutions
These systems are widely used in government, education, healthcare, and large commercial buildings.
Fabrics — Commercial & Architectural
Hunter Douglas supplies one of the largest commercial fabric ranges globally.
Commercial Fabrics
- GreenScreen® Eco — PVC-free sustainable sunscreen
- GreenScreen® Revive — recycled content
- Vertilux commercial sunscreen fabrics
- Vertilux blockout fabrics
- Premium architectural textiles
Fabric Performance
- High solar performance
- Low VOC emissions
- Sustainable material options
- Glare reduction
- Thermal efficiency
- Suitable for Green Star and WELL projects
Motorisation Program
Hunter Douglas offers a reliable motorisation program across roller blinds, curtains and venetians. While not as extensive as Rollease Acmeda’s Automate ecosystem, it provides strong commercial-grade performance.
Motor Types
- Hardwired motors for RB500+
- Curtain track motors
- Venetian tilt motors
- Geared manual systems for large spans
Control Options
- Wall switches
- Remote controls
- Group control
- Sun and wind sensors (external systems)
- Building automation integration (selected systems)
Engineering Limits
- Roller manual: up to ~3.5–4m wide
- Geared roller: up to ~4.5m wide
- Motorised roller: up to ~5m+ wide
- Curtains: up to 10m tracks
- External screens: system dependent
Commercial Applications
- Corporate offices
- Education facilities
- Government buildings
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Architectural projects
- Large commercial façades
Sustainability Leadership
Hunter Douglas is a global leader in sustainable shading solutions, offering:
- GreenScreen® Eco (PVC-free)
- GreenScreen® Revive (recycled content)
- Vertilux sustainability initiatives
- Low-VOC commercial fabrics
- Energy-efficient architectural shading
These products support Green Star, NABERS, WELL, and other environmental certification pathways.
Local Expertise — Ballarat & Districts + Southern Tasmania
Ballarat & Districts (Victoria)
- Commercial specification
- Fabric and hardware selection
- Motorisation and control planning
- Installation and commissioning
- Ongoing maintenance and service
- Support for schools, government, healthcare, corporate and hospitality projects
Southern Tasmania (Hobart, Kingston, Huonville and surrounding districts)
- On-site commercial measurement
- System engineering confirmation
- Hunter Douglas motorisation design
- External shading and façade system specification
- Installation, integration and commissioning
- Long-term commercial service and support