Turner Bros

What Turner Bros does

Turner Bros. (legal entity Turner Bros. Furnishings Pty Ltd) is a 120-year-old Australian family-owned provider of integrated shading, drapery, and window furnishing solutions for commercial, hospitality, and education projects. The company operates a fully in-house service model spanning collaborative design, textile sourcing and development, hardware specification, manufacturing, project management, and on-site installation, with offices in Sydney (headquarters, Marrickville), Brisbane, Melbourne, Macau, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah (via Turner Curtains LLC). Its six product categories cover External Shading Systems (External Venetian Blinds, Rack Arm Systems, Tensioned Systems, Awnings, External Roller Shades), Internal Shading Systems (Roller Shades, Internal Venetian Blinds, Roman Shades, Skylight Systems), Drapery Systems (face and sheer, tracking, tie-back, light blockout), Soft Furnishings (cushions, bedspreads, pillows, bolsters, custom fabric), Decorative Solutions (Shimmerscreen, Cascade Coil screens, fabric panels), and Shading Control & Automation (manual, motorised, wind/lux sensors, BMS integration, full automation).

The company's technical differentiation rests on proprietary automated sun-tracking control systems developed with Climate Ready Engineering, motorised systems with obstacle detection, custom GUI controls integrated with AV and BMS platforms (including Niagara-based systems), and heritage-compliant non-invasive mounting systems for adaptive reuse projects. Turner Bros' revenue model is project-based and bespoke: each engagement is quoted individually, with revenue earned through design consultation, product specification, hardware and textile sales, in-house soft-furnishing manufacturing, and dedicated installation services. The company sells exclusively via direct enterprise field sales through regional offices, with no e-commerce or reseller channels. Its go-to-market is anchored on architect and developer specification rather than self-service, supported by a portfolio of landmark sustainable projects that have contributed to 6 Star GreenStar and Platinum WELL certified buildings. The business is privately held by the Turner family with no external funding, no public listing, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Turner Bros

Legal name

Turner Bros. Furnishings Pty Ltd

Website

https://turnerbros.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Turner Bros is a 120-year-old Australian family-owned provider of integrated shading, drapery, and window furnishing solutions, delivering bespoke design, manufacturing, and installation services to commercial, hospitality, and education projects across Australia, Macau, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Window Furnishings & Solar Shading Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAIAN

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

SECONDARYCRAIALAD

Curtains & Drapery Panels Retail (Textile Window Coverings)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Textiles Retail (Bedding, Bath Linens, Rugs)

SECONDARYHSAPAEAD

Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

Keywords

• Commercial shading solutions
• Window furnishing systems
• Solar shading systems
• Automated drapery installation
• Soft furnishings manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marrickville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Shading Solutions: Turner Bros generates revenue through bespoke project-based engagements, providing design consultation, product specification, sourcing, supply, and installation of shading systems and window furnishings. Revenue is earned through individual project contracts rather than recurring subscriptions.
2. In-House Manufacturing & Custom Soft Furnishings: Revenue is also derived from in-house textile sourcing, development, and manufacturing of soft furnishings including cushions, bedspreads, pillows, bed throws, bolsters, and upholstered pelmets, as well as custom fabric development, sold as part of integrated project engagements.
3. Project Management & Installation Services: Professional services revenue is generated through dedicated in-house project management and installation services, assigned per project to oversee measuring, logistics, delivery, and on-site installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Turner Bros specialises in creating custom drapery, window furnishings, soft furnishings and solar shading system solutions for commercial, education and hospitality projects worldwide. The company provides fully in-house project management from initial collaborative design through sourcing, supply and installation of shading textiles, automated and motorised drapery, roller and venetian blinds, tensioned shading systems and soft furnishings.

Product overview

Turner Bros is a shading and window furnishing solutions provider offering integrated services from design through installation for commercial, education, and hospitality projects. The company operates as a single unified product/service offering with six core product categories: External Shading Systems (External Venetian Blinds, Rack Arm Systems, Shading Tension Systems, Awnings, External Roller Shades), Internal Shading Systems (Roller Shades, Internal Venetian Blinds, Roman Shades, Skylight Systems), Drapery Systems (Face and sheer drapery, Drapery tracking, Tie-Back drapery, Light blockout drapery), Soft Furnishings (Cushions, Bedspreads, Pillows, Bed throws, Bolsters, Custom fabrics), Decorative Solutions (Shimmerscreen, Cascade Coil screens, Fabric panels), and Shading Control & Automation. The company provides complete in-house project management from initial design through sourcing, supply, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• External Shading Systems Manual, motorised or automated exterior shading solutions including External Venetian Blinds, Rack Arm Systems, Shading Tension Systems, Awnings and External Roller Shades, supplied and installed for commercial, hospitality and education projects worldwide.
• Internal Shading Systems Interior window shading solutions including Roller Shades, Internal Venetian Blinds, Roman Shades and Skylight Systems for light control and glare management, supplied as part of integrated projects.
• Drapery Systems Manual, motorised or automated curtain and tracking systems including face and sheer drapery, drapery tracking, tie-back drapery and light blockout drapery, supplied and installed to hotels, offices and residences.
• Soft Furnishings In-house textile sourcing, development and manufacturing of cushions and inserts, bedspreads, pillows and inserts, bed throws, bolsters, upholstered pelmets and custom fabric development for project-based engagements.
• Decorative Solutions Decorative shading and privacy screens including Shimmerscreen decorative screens, Cascade Coil screens, unique light fittings, fabric panels and custom designs for premium hospitality, entertainment and high-end interior projects.
• Shading Control & Automation Motorisation, automation and control systems including manual operation, motorised switch or remote control, wind and lux sensor integration, Building Management Systems integration and complete automation control for shading installations.
• Design, Sourcing, Supply & Installation Project Management Fully in-house project management service covering collaborative design, textile and hardware sourcing, supply, project management, logistics and on-site installation for commercial, education and hospitality projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quay Quarter Tower achieved 6-star GreenStar, 5.5 NABERS ratings, WELL Gold certified, International High-Rise Award, and 2022 WAF World Building of the Year Award
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Climate Ready FabricscoreTechnology or IntegrationTurner Bros sources Sea-Tex fabric from Climate Ready Fabrics for sustainable shading solutions. Sea-Tex is made from recycled ocean plastic yarn (50% of fabric weight) and is used on automated roller shades and drapery in green building projects including Quay Quarter Tower, International House Sydney, and International Towers Barangaroo.
• HORISOcoreTechnology or IntegrationHORISO solar shading systems are selected for Turner Bros projects including International Towers Barangaroo (using Screen Nature Metallised fabric) and 1 Bligh Street (1,780 specialty venetian blinds). HORISO supplies motorised venetian blinds and roller shade hardware.
• Climate Ready Engineering (CRE)coreTechnology or IntegrationCRE provides dynamic facade performance automation and control systems. Turner Bros works with CRE on sun-tracking automation for roller shades and tensioned shading systems. At Metro Martin Place, a custom GUI was developed with CRE for each blind on each floor level, integrated with the AV system.
• LendleasemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurner Bros was commissioned by Lendlease to design shading and control system solutions for the three International Towers in Barangaroo South — carbon neutral and water positive buildings designed by Lendlease.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Coulisse: Netherlands-based manufacturer of curtain and blind components, motorised solutions, and complete window covering systems. Comparable to Turner Bros in motorised and automated roller blinds and drapery tracks for both residential and light commercial segments.
• Bandalux: Spanish manufacturer of technical roller blinds, zip screens, and motorised external shading systems with growing international presence. Comparable to Turner Bros on automated external and internal shading for commercial and architectural projects.

Direct peers

• Warema: German manufacturer of external and internal sun shading systems with strong European presence in commercial and architectural projects. Comparable to Turner Bros on the external venetian blinds, rack arm systems, and tensioned shading product lines.
• Mechoshade: US-based manufacturer of commercial automated window shading systems with strong specification presence in commercial offices, education, and healthcare. Most direct comparable to Turner Bros in terms of project-based commercial shading specification, automation integration, and architectural market positioning.
• Draper Inc. US manufacturer of window shades, projection screens, and gym equipment with commercial shading systems for offices and education. Comparable to Turner Bros as a project-based provider of motorised and manual roller shades with BMS integration capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters) with both residential and commercial product lines including motorised and architectural solutions. Directly comparable to Turner Bros as a premium shading systems provider, but operating at vastly greater scale across multiple continents.
• Somfy: French global leader in motorisation and smart solutions for window coverings, awnings, and shutters. Comparable as a motorised shading systems provider, particularly for large commercial and hospitality installations requiring BMS integration.
• Lutron Electronics: Leading US manufacturer of lighting controls and motorised window treatments (Sivoia QS, Serena) with deep BMS/smart-building integration. Comparable to Turner Bros on the integrated motorised shading and automation side, particularly for premium commercial and hospitality projects.

Others

• Horiso: Australian manufacturer of motorised external venetian blinds, roller shades, and facade control systems; existing supplier partner to Turner Bros on flagship Australian projects (1 Bligh Street, International Towers Barangaroo). Comparable as a technology/component supplier to Turner Bros' integrated offerings.

Regional players

• Griesser AG: Swiss manufacturer of external and internal sun protection systems with strong presence across Europe. Comparable to Turner Bros on external venetian blinds and motorised external shading, with similar project-based commercial focus but operating primarily in European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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