MD's Update - March 2023

I’m penning this editorial from beautiful Adelaide where the first ever BMAA members meeting has just concluded. An excellent turn-out with all the major South Australian Window Furnishing (WF) players and the BMAA Board in attendance.

As was discussed in the BMAA meeting, it’s less than 12-weeks to SuperExpo on the Gold Coast.  An exciting time for the ANZ Window Furnishing Industry. It will allow us to connect face-to-face again with customer’s, industry peers and friends. Somfy will be in attendance, and we are very keen to be able to present our new product launch plans. See you there!       

Closer to home, supply is back at Somfy. It was tough, especially through the high season of 2022, but we have rebounded and are now well stocked across virtually all lines.

The market probably hasn’t rebounded as well as our supply chain in 2023. Many retailers are reporting softer trading conditions. Whilst foot-traffic through showrooms is down, the quality of the leads is high and so too are conversation rates. Main sales are steady but softer than the past couple of years of the ‘home improvements surge’ trading conditions.

In this issue of Motoreyes there is lots to get through, in particular the new Somfy branding, upcoming events and an update on remotes….. Enjoy!  

Within the Somfy team we are excited by what 2023 has in store for us. Our energy levels are high, we are rebuilding confidence and trust again in the resilience of our global supply chain. We will continue to adapt to the local market conditions and new challenges of the current global and economic landscape.

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone at SuperExpo in June, on the glorious and sunny Gold Coast, Queensland.

Until then, wishing you good health and good business.

Stephen Eggleton

Managing Director, Oceania

Somfy Pty Limited