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Current Financial Company Members of LSAA have their company profile listed on the LSAA website and can submit news, awards and other articles for publication on the website. 

Discounted fees apply for Conferences, Seminars and Design Award Entries.
Our members have a passion for realizing excellence in producing world class lightweight structures.
Members are engaged in the design, fabrication, erection of lightweight structures and are well supported by material suppliers of fabrics, fittings and cables.

Members are required to adhere to our Code of Ethics

 Members with complete service 
(Design, Engineering, Fabrication, Installation)
 

Members with Design and Engineering service

 

Members with predominantly Design, 
Fabrication and Installation service

Members with Software and Consulting Service

 

Members who are predominantly suppliers

 

Our Member Profiles are listed below in random order. Use the above links to display a company profile in a new window.

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Structurflex NZ Pty Ltd

From humble beginnings over 70 years ago as a sail making company under the name of Sails and Covers Ltd, today Structurflex is an industry-leading fabric engineering and design firm with headquarters in New Zealand and offices in Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, Dubai and Kansas City.

Extensive experience in the handling of specialised fabric materials, combined with the introduction of manufacturing techniques suited to fabric engineering, enabled the company to expand into other markets, and in 1981 Structurflex was formed.

Today Structurflex services the Transport, Architectural, Environmental and Promotional markets and has separate, specialised divisions for each.

With a commitment to investing into research and development, Structurflex remains at the forefront of emerging technologies and boasts a state of the art design and manufacturing facility. Combining the technology of tomorrow with the practical knowledge gained over more than 70 years has enabled Structurflex to deliver to clients an impressive range of high profile fabric engineering projects in New Zealand and around the world.

Website: www.structurflex.co.nz 

Some articles on this website:

  1. Rio Tinto Stadium
  2. Westlake Girls High School (High Commendation, LSAA 2013 Design Awards)
  3. 2012 International Achievement Awards
  4. Wellington Regional Bowling Club (2018)

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Magryn and Associates Pty. Ltd. is a small structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Adelaide, South Australia, and undertaking work throughout Australia. We offer design services and expertise in civil and structural engineering, with a specialty in the area of coastal engineering.
 
We have permanent professional engineers and technical officers/drafters on staff, and specialist engineers contracted as required.

We undertake a large number of designs for shade structures of differing shapes, sizes and configurations. These range from simple shades to large architectural designs, to specialized designs such as barrel vault shades.

Shades may be in shadecloth or impermeable PVC membrane.

Generally clients like their shades to be as "free" and "unrestrained" as possible; however, all shades have the common problem that they develop very large internal forces. The balance and restraint of these internal forces requires careful consideration, and all of our shades are computer modelled in three dimensions to reflect their actual performance in the field.

Shade structures are generally designed and fully documented, ready for council certification and construction.

Website: http://www.magryn.com.au/

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Pattons is a well recognized, accredited and award winning industrial fabrics firm focused on delivering innovative and creative structures and designs. Pattons was established in 1953 and has been delivering quality solutions for over 60 years. Pattons operates predominantly in the commercial and architectural sectors providing tailored structures for the construction and event industry.

Pattons focuses on pushing the boundaries of creativity when designing projects and upholds professional industry standards which is recognised by clients in their continued association with Pattons.

Pattons provide the full service from conceptual design through to engineering, fabrication and installation.

Pattons is located in Sydney and Canberra with projects extending nationwide and overseas.

Contact Details:

9 Aylesbury Street, Botany, NSW Australia 2019.

P: +61 (0) 2 8033 7754 or 1300 799 980 

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W: http://www.pattons.com.au/

Articles (date) on this website:

The Shann Group

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The Shann Group is a leading distributor and importer of high quality technical and industrial textiles designed specifically for use in blind and awning, digital print, architectural and commercial shade structures.

With more than 15,000 square meters of warehouse space across eight locations in Australia and New Zealand, The Shann Group is supported by strong infrastructure and a dedicated service proposition in every branch office.

Backed by a full-service, high-energy sales and customer service team, The Shann Group manages and supplies a comprehensive range of products from leading suppliers to a diverse range of industries. The company’s commitment to excellence and superior product sees its staff constantly travelling to trade shows and visiting with suppliers to ensure continual product development and improvement. This commitment combined with the expertise, product knowledge and passion of the team gives Shann an enviable advantage.

Website: www.theshanngroup.com 

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In 2015, Fabric Structure Systems and Structurflex merged their tensile architecture businesses to create Fabric Structures Ltd, combining over 60 years’ industry experience and knowledge.

Our highly-skilled, multidisciplinary team (based across two sites in Whangarei and West Auckland), provides expertise across every aspect of production, from a technical understanding of specialist textiles, best practice design/engineering processes, through to building consent applications and project delivery.

Innovation is at the heart of our culture, demonstrated through our award-winning bespoke local and international solutions, ranging from purpose-built architect-led solutions to design-led permanent structures.

At Fabric Structures, we collaborate with other industry-leading experts, including specialist tensile engineers, leading fabric suppliers, steel fabricators, local civil contractors and professional riggers.

Based in New Zealand, Fabric Structures Ltd specialises in the design and fabrication of bespoke architectural and event structures. We provide internal and external expertise on a wide range of materials including PVC, PVC Mesh, Metal Mesh, Lycra, PTFE and ETFE. We are also the local distributors for a range of architectural membrane products.

From cable tensioned structures to fixed frame canopies and inflatables, we deliver fabric solutions for commercial buildings, events and exhibitions, outdoor sport and recreation spaces and facades, across a range of sectors. Recent projects include; The Green SchoolHagley Cricket PavilionLaneways WhangareiThe Cloud and various zoo aviary & enclosures at Auckland Zoo.

Fabric Structures is committed to developing the ‘architectural textile fabrication and design’ industry as a whole. We have a demonstrated record of innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Contacts:

Website: https://www.fabricstructure.co.nz/
Phone: +64 (0)9 303 4373
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Project Articles on the LSAA website

  1. Green School Pods New Plymouth (2022)

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Gale Pacific is the name in advanced polymer fabrics for high-end commercial and industrial applications. We invented knitted shadecloth in the early 1970s. After several years of testing and development, we launched our first range in 1976. We are now one of the world’s largest manufacturers of shadecloth.

Our products are designed to:

  • Protect people and outdoor living environments from the harmful effects of UV rays and adverse weather conditions.
  • Improve the efficiency and competitiveness of agriculture through increased crop protection, improved water conservation and better plant yield.
  • Enhance architectural designs and construction applications.

We lead in technology, research and development, and in the manufacture of technically advanced outdoor polymer fabrics.

Our fabrics have a proven track record of performance in some of the world's harshest outdoor environments. Our continuing expansion into the industrial and commercial sectors is driven by our search for excellence and innovation.

We take claim to a portfolio of market-leading products that are considered benchmarks within the industry. Our brands include Commercial 95®, Landmark® and Canvacon®, among many others.

The Gale Pacific brand represents the combination of our unique product capabilities and the strategic integration of several highly regarded industrial fabrics companies. This is testament to the continuing commitment we have to strengthen and grow as a world leader in advanced polymer fabrics.

Website: www.galecommercial.com 

Gale Pacific is a Gold Sponsor for the LSAA 2018 Conference and Awards

Gale Pacific Shade Products endorsed by the Cancer Council - see article

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Having successfully completed the multi-million dollar Grand Pavilion for Major Projects Victoria and Multiplex, Oasis Tension Structures has the resources to undertake projects of any size and complexity.

Oasis is a multi-award winning business and is the current ACASPA 2011 Overall Winner. Oasis also holds the IFAI 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award for tension structures less than 600sq.m. These, together with numerous other awards, are testament of Oasis's commitment to excellence over a journey lasting many years which continues today.

Interestingly, the history of Oasis can be traced back to its founder, Darryl Thomson, when more than thirty years ago as a young engineer he set out to develop the application and methodology for the use of shade fabric in tensile structures. He achieved great success developing an industry that spawned the everyday use of shade fabric with offshore processing and hardware store product lines that is part of the industry today.

But his heart lay elsewhere; his interests lay in applying his knowledge to producing unique designs to suit specific architectural, recreational and industrial applications. Oasis Tension Structures was founded in 1992 as one of five divisions within Gale Australia. Oasis commenced fabrication of shade sails in 1992 and has produced more than 10,000 since that time.

In 1995 Darryl purchased the division and along with business partner and fellow civil engineer, Peter Byrne, founded Oasis Tension Structures (Australia) Pty Ltd in 1996.

Since that time Oasis Tension Structures has continued its growth and has a developed a dedicated professional team of designers and managers who can assist with all aspects of tensile engineering from conceptual design through to construction and maintenance.

Oasis has undertaken work throughout Australia and has the flexibility and experience to work on international projects in locations including the United Kingdom, North America, South East Asia and the Middle East.

Tensile engineering is still a young and vibrant industry exploiting the advent of new materials, modern fabric technology and associated engineering techniques.

From its beginnings working with knitted shade fabrics, we have developed our experience and expertise and can now offer structures fabricated from fully coated woven materials such as PVC coated polyester weave and PTFE coated glass weave fabrics.

Oasis is dedicated to develop our ability to offer new forms, new materials and new solutions in tensile engineering. We have developed expertise to offer insulated roof structures incorporating insulation blankets and captured air pockets to provide tensile roofs with excellent thermal performance and we have developed our capacity with ETFE films to offer pillow structures.

ExpertiseOasis specialise in the Design and Construction of tension membrane structures.

From tensile umbrellas to the largest free form structure in Australia, Oasis has the ability to offer a complete range of shade fabric structure solutions to the commercial market.

Our professional staff has the expertise and ability to offer service and advice through all stages of a project starting with concept development and continuing through to detailed design and documentation, procurement and fabrication and finally installation for shade projects of all sizes.

Our experience with a variety of materials means we can tailor solutions to suit your requirements and your budget.

Contact Details:

Website: http://www.oasistensionstructures.com.au/