Rainbow Shade Australia

We are passionate about supplying shade solutions to protect Australians from the harsh Sun and allow them to enjoy their outdoor lifestyles more safely.

It is well known that the sun's Ultraviolet rays can cause serious damage to your skin and your property, that is why we have developed all our shade fabric products to provide to ultimate protection against the sun's damaging UV rays.

At Rainbow shade we understand that Australians love enjoying the great outdoors year in and year out, that is why we make sure all our solar protection fabrics are made to protect you for many years to come.

As a shade installation in a major investment for your home or business we are proud to say that our range of solar protection fabrics are the benchmark in quality and are manufactured using only the finest raw materials, polymers and colourants.

Contact Details:

Website: https://rainbowshade.com.au

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Head Office: 3/15 Kohl St., Upper Coomera, Queensland 4209
Phone: (07) 5580 5366

1. Rainbow Shade and Serge Ferrari have combine to be the Platinum Sponsor for LSAA 2024

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 School, Hagley Cricket Pavilion, Laneways Whangarei, The 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)

Versatile Structures is a Brisbane Based Company and we pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio, including projects in the sport, leisure, retail, residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Delivering high quality shade solutions and Structures.

We believe that building strong client relationships is incredibly important and we work closely with our clients to develop complete trust.

We believe diversity is our strength and this has ensured that we are a practice of choice. Our team has a great wealth of experience and know that, despite the complexity of the construction process, there should be no mystery to the client.

Our Directors experience levels some 40+years, range across all aspects of construction including; Design, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Rigging, Installation and Fabrication.

Our product range covers shade solutions, shade structures, shade sails, commercial shade, membrane sails, aluminium screens, gates, billboard structures and certain domestic applications.

Whilst our local area covers greater Brisbane and SE Queensland, but we are equipped for projects at other locations.

Website: https://www.versatilestructures.com.au/

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Phone: 0405 401 500

Project Articles on the LSAA Website (Last updated 12 May 2022)

Noosa Botanic Gardens (2022 DA Entry)

Fabritecture is a specialist contractor for bespoke fabric structures & tensile architecture. We provide project management for design, supply, fabrication and installation, including ETFE, PTFE & PVC membranes.

Often, we work with builders & architects who struggle to find contractors to complete the works for projects that combine steel & other forms of cladding.

Every Fabritecture structure is designed and built to the strictest standards for safety, quality and sustainability. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, innovation of new and alternative technologies, and developing more efficient methods of environmental sustainability.

Fabritecture is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Alexander Pacific Group (APG). APG businesses currently employ over 60 people and have offices in Australia, USA, the Middle East, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Website: www.fabritecture.com

Project Articles on the LSAA website: (Last updated 12 May 2022)

1. Jakarta ETFE Canopy
2. Pacific Fair Resort Roof
3. Pacific Fair Porte Cochere
4. Perth Children’s Hospital
5. Elizabeth Quay ETFE Ferry Terminal
6. ITE College West, Singapore
7. Queensland State Tennis Centre
8. Adelaide Oval Redevelopment
9. Soul Resort
10. Cockburn Town Square
11. Halo Nightclub
12. Marassi Beach Resort, Egypt
13. Oran Park Library Facade (2018)
14. Yeppoon Shade Structures (2018)
15. Carousel Shade Structures (2018)
16. Scarborough Foreshore (2018)
17. Macquarie University Campus Common (2018)
18. QUT Sports Field (2018)
19. Westfield Chermside Redevelopment (2018)
20. Capital Square Podium (2018)
21. The Canopy at Rosenthal (2022)
22. Wigley Reserve (2022)
23. Dreamworld Steel Taipan (2022)
24. M6 Community Recreational Facility (2022)
25. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (2022)
26. Ken Rosewall Arena (2022)
27. Commbank Stadium (2022)
28. The Glen Shopping Centre (2022)
29. Yogyakarta International Airport (2022)
30. Westfield Newmarket (2022)

Tensys Engineers provide the full range of engineering and analysis services necessary for the design, fabrication, project management and installation of lightweight tensioned fabric, cable net and facade structures.

Our clients range from consulting structural engineers and architects during the initial design phase of a project to membrane contractors for the production of fabrication and installation information.

The design capability of the Tensys Engineers team is complemented by many years of practical contracting experience. Coupled with the long-established analytical expertise of Tensys Consultants (located in Bath, UK), this qualifies them uniquely to assist in all phases of the development of a project from concept to installation.

The particular tasks that we undertake include:

• Concept Form and Design
• Shape Finding
• Load Analysis
• Detail Design of Support Structure in Steel or other Materials
• Membrane Patterning Membrane and Steel Fabrication Drawings
• Tender Documentation for Fabric Structure
• Tender Assessment
• Project Management of Fabric Structure Contracts
• Supervision and Control of Fabric Structure Contracts on behalf of Client
• Inspection and Valuation Reports for New and Existing Structures

From offices in Melbourne, Australia, Tensys Engineers have wide experience of working in the Asian, Middle East and US region.

The range of design and contracting experience offered by Tensys Engineers as an independent consultancy is unique, and is now available for projects worldwide.

Tensys Engineers Pty Ltd
7/340 Gore Street
Fitzroy 3065
Australia

T: +61 (0) 3 9416 0066

F: +61 (0) 3 9416 3766

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Website: www.tensys.com

Project Articles on this website: (Last updated 2 November 2023)

1. Peter Lim wins ING-IABSE Award
2. Peter Lim honoured as a Life Member of LSAA
3. Tensys wins ASI Award
4. Engineering for 60 Margaret St Project
5. Contribution to Metricon Stadium - Carrara
6. Engineering for roof of Skilled Stadium, Robina, Qld.
7. Wintergarden Art Facade - LSAA 2013 Design Awards - Award of Excellence
8. Listen Out Festival - LSAA 2013 Design Awards - Award of Excellence
9. Glen Eira Aquatic Centre
10. Atmosphere Facade
11. Mildura Riverfront Performance Venue
12. The Grand Pavilion, RAS Melbourne
13. Monash University Library Shade House (2018)
14. Somewhere Other – Venice Biennale Structure (2018)
15. Federation Square Stage Canopy (2018)
16. Jakarta Velodrome Façade (2018)
17. Ryde Shopping Centre Travelator Canopy (2018)
18. Sumartran Tiger Adventure (2018)
19. M Pavilion 2021 Sun Shade (2022)
20. Spanish Pavilion Dubai Expo 2020 (2022)
21. Sharjah Safari Birds of Africa Aviary (2022)

technet GmbH provides software for lightweight structural design.

The generation of free forms, the statical analysis and the subsequent cutting pattern generation is guaranteed by our software.

EASY is a fully comprehensive suite of software modules for the complete design of lightweight structures. Our experienced support team is prepared to help in various ways to optimise your production with technet's software.

Since being founded in 1989 technet GmbH has developed into a worldwide operating company. In addition to the headquarter in Berlin we have satellite offices in Stuttgart and a representation in Shanghai.

See website: www.technet-gmbh.com 

Technet GmbH are a sponsor of the 2015 International Trade Fair in Frankfurt and the 20th International Workshop on Textile Roofs (See Other Events )

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)

The Shann Group

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 

Serge Ferrari is a manufacturer of flexible composite materials.

Background
1960 - Ferrari family launches first inflatable structures in France.
1974 - Serge Ferrari sets up “Tissage et Enduction Serge Ferrari” unit.
Its purpose is to implement a unique patented technology, Précontraint®.

4 industrial sites in Europe (France - Switzerland - Italy),
commercial and logistical centres in Western & Eastern Europe, United States, Latin America, Pacific Asia and Middle East. Serge Ferrari products are distributed in over 80 countries.

Manufacturing process:
1/ Formulation: Combination of plastics and synthesized products including PVC and acrylic resins, fluorinated polymers
2/ Weaving:Production of continuous high-tenacity polyester multifilaments
3/ Weaving: Assembly of threads into reinforcing support for coating
4/ Coating: Application of formulations to woven support based on Précontraint® technology
5/ Recycling:Texyloop® exclusive process.

The Serge Ferrari blanket brand now embraces Précontraint® Batyline® Soltis®  Stamisol® Stamoid® Stamskin® Sign® it Decolit® product family names among others.

Products that meet transversely and complementarily the needs of multiple areas of application: outdoor textiles, furnishing fabrics, marine textiles, building textiles, tents and structures, etc.

A company wholly committed to sustainable development:
> Anticipated application of environmental standards and regulations.
> Industrialisation of Texyloop® composite textile recycling since 2008.
> 1% of turnover is dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of the company and its products.

Serge Ferrari sas
BP 54 - 38352 La Tour du Pin Cedex - France
33 - 04 74 97 41 33 - 04 74 97 67 20

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Serge Ferrari and Rainbow Shade have combined to be the Platinum Sponsor for LSAA 2024 Conference and Design Awards

Serge Ferrari is a Platinum Sponsor for the LSAA 2018 Conference and Awards

Serge Ferrari is a sponsor for the LSAA 2021 Design Awards

About Ronstan Tensile Architecture:

Ronstan Tensile Architecture provides the architectural/engineering community with end-to-end specialty contracting services, technical expertise and bold imagination that have resulted in some of the world’s most intriguing examples of tensile architecture. Ronstan maintains the unique capability to provide comprehensive services for small to midsize projects incorporating principles of tensile architecture, including concept development, design assistance, cable and fitting selection, structural analysis and installation.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Ronstan Tensile Architecture operates offices internationally.

For more information, visit www.RonstanTensileArch.com

Ronstan Tensile Architecture is a Silver Sponsor for the LSAA 2024 Conference and Design Awards

Ronstan Tensile Architecture is a Gold Sponsor for the LSAA 2018 Conference and Design Awards

For more product data and catalogs see: https://www.ronstantensilearch.com/category/download/

Projects on this website: (Last updated 12 May 2022)

• Park Beach Plaza Car park Facade
• Pitt Street Mall Catenary Lighting System
• Taronga Zoo Chimpanzee Enclosure - Sydney
• Ronstan Ribbons of Light
• Ronstan Cable Net Facade
• Taronga Zoo Chimpanzee Enclosure
• Whitten Oval
• Monash University Strip Facades
• The Clubhouse
• S3D Case Studies of Cable Supported Facades
• The RAS Grand Pavilion
• Ryde Shopping Centre Travelator Canopy (2018)
• Sumartran Tiger Adventure (2018)
• Wellington Square Playground Structures (2022)
• MLC School Senior Centre (2022)
• Flinders University Pedestrian Bridge Upgrade (2022)

Established in 1983, Ricky is a family-owned and operated business that has evolved into Australia’s premier distributor of technical textiles, sun control fabrics, and print media, with locations in Sydney, Victoria, and Queensland.

Ricky is a leader in fabric and material for light weight structures with our Bochini, Coolshade and Ferroshade products available in multiple colours, market leading warranty and the highest of quality

We offer shade solutions that are worth investing in:

Bochini, ideal for lightweight tensioned structures and more, offers unparalleled versatility and performance. With 11 captivating colours, including Colorbond® inspired options, Bochini elevates projects with flair. Additionally, blockout variants in three colours provide design flexibility.

Coolshade by Ricky ensures durability and UV protection under Australian conditions. Supported by a 12-year warranty, Coolshade finds application in schools, parks, carparks, and shade structures, offering both function and style.

Our service model revolves around trust, experience, and personalised care, honed over four decades of dedicated service. When you partner with Ricky, you're investing in more than just products; you're aligning with a team dedicated to supporting you at every stage.

Specify Ricky today on your light weight structure jobs!

Website: www.rickyrichards.com.au 
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Location: 16 Park Rd Homebush NSW Australia, 2140
Phone: (02) 9735 3333

Pro-Knit Industries Pty Ltd are the leading manufacturer and supplier of 100% monofilament commercial grade knitted shade cloths. From our modern manufacturing facility situated in Brisbane, Queensland, we produce arguably the highest quality premium knitted shade cloth products available in the world today.

Our popular Monotec 370 Series of heavy duty commercial grade shade cloth leads the field in strength, longevity and durability. It is the only locally manufactured 90% UV rated shade cloth available in Australia.

Our range of Premium quality 100% monofilament shade cloth fabrics are available in a choice of 3.25m and 6.5m widths.

Combining the highest quality UV stabilized raw materials, the latest knitting machine technology and in excess of 80 years experience, we only produce the very best shade cloth fabrics to cover every situation and requirement.

Monotec shade cloth fabrics represent premium Australian quality when compared to alternative choices. And we can individually colour match and tailor our fabric to meet any requirement.

Website: www.monotec.com.au 

MakMax Australia & Taiyo Membrane Corporation

MakMax Australia is a world leading tensile membrane specialist in the design, fabrication and installation of fabric architecture. MakMax specialise in using PTFE and PVC tensile membranes, pneumatic ETFE foils, Tensotherm translucent membrane roofing and HDPE shade structures creating award winning fabric structures.

Internationally renowned for technical innovation, the investment in Research and Development of tensile membrane technology and possessing a worldwide reference list, MakMax personifies tensile membrane expertise, quality and style.

The MakMax range includes Architectural Membrane structures incorporating tensile and Tensotherm membrane roofing, shade structures and shade sails, Textile Façade, Textile Interiors, Architectural Car Park structures and Architectural Umbrellas including shade umbrellas.

Website: www.makmax.com.au

Project Articles on this website: (Last updated 12 May 2022)

1. Trailfinders Australian Garden Flemings - Chelsea Flower Show 
2. Metricon Stadium, Carrara
3. South Hedland Town Centre (WA) LSAA 2013 Design Awards High Commendation
4. Souk Okaz Public Theatre LSAA 2013 Design Awards - Award of Excellence
5. Yatala Tank Cover
6. Flemington Racecourse
7. Australian Wildlife Centre Healseville
8. 60 Margaret Street Sydney
9. RAIA Bar
10. Cabramatta Bowls Club
11. Panoli Gate - India
12. Southern Plaza Bar
13. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium roof in Delhi
14. Green Void
15. Bondi Pavillion (2018)
16. Hyper Coaster Queueing Canopies (2018)
17. Marrara Tennis Centre (2018)
18. Playford Bowls Club Triple Bowls Green Cover (2018)
19. Inglis Selling Centre Warwick Farm Racecourse (2018)
20. RNA Brisbane Large Animal Pavillion (2018)
21. Perth Stadium Tensile Membrane Roof (2018)
22. D'Arenberg Winnery Cube Umbrellas (2018)
23. Perth Stadium Arbour Walk (2018)
24. Navigation Park PVC Shade Structure (2022)
25. Shore Grammar ETFE Skylight (2022)
26. The Link, Chadstone (2022)
27. Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (2022)
28. James Cook University Ideas Lab Facade (2022)
29. St Margaret’s Velarium Variable Shade (2022)

Mehler Texnologies® – part of Freudenberg Performance Materials – is the globally recognized specialist for technical textiles. The Freudenberg Group is a German family company with a strong tradition in textiles.

More than 50 million square meters of this ingenious product are produced and sold under the name Mehler Texnologies® every year.

VALMEX®, belongs to Mehler Texnologies®. Over 60 years of experience in the field of coating and weaving formed this brand.

In 1937, the company’s founder Valentin Mehler never would have dreamt that his name would one day, parent the world’s most well-known brand of coated technical textiles in the premium segment. Unmistakable quality products, the latest generation of which is primarily used in textile architecture and other high-end specialist applications, have been produced under this brand since 1938.

Thus tradition and modernity are in perfect union during the continuous development work at the company.

The Mehler website is https://www.mehler-texnologies.com/en/

Case studies can be found HERE 

Local Contact: Dwayne Rickard
Mobile: +61 (0) 473 869 951
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Links to Articles on this website:

Green School, New Zealand 

Mehler is a sponsor for the LSAA Design Awards 2021