Our connections stretch locally and across the globe. Visit these sites to find out more about our valued relationships.
ABL
www.australianbusiness.com.au
Australian Business Limited (incorporating the NSW State Chamber of Commerce) is
an organisation created in 1885 to champion the development, capability and prosperity of Australian Business. ATS is an active member in ABL. Open Shutters CEO, Marion Mikkelsen is Regional President of the ABL’s local Business Advisory Council.
Western Red Cedar Export Association
www.wrcea.org
Western Red Cedar is grown eco-sustainably and is Open Shutters’ preferred timber.
This association, comprising cedar growers and manufacturers, promotes awareness and use of Western Red Cedar worldwide. Members are based in British Columbia, Canada where the cedar is grown.
Timbeck
www.timbeck.com.au
A specialist importer and manufacturer of Western Red Cedar products for the timber and building industry. Proudly Australian and established for over 50 years, Open have a long professional relationship with these experts in their field.
Australian Guide to Shutters
www.guidetoshutters.com.au
Everything you ever wanted to know about shutters, but no one could tell you. A website about how to buy good shutters, in Australia. It explains all the issues a consumer may want to know (but often can’t find out, even from a sales person). A must visit resource.
Central Coast Rugby League Referees Association
www.ccrl-referees.com
Open Shutters sponsors the Central Coast Rugby League Referees Association.
Fairhaven
www.fairhavenservices.com.au
Fairhaven provides assembly, packaging and shrink-wrapping services to businesses in a facility maintained to the highest food hygiene and quality standards. Fairhaven is a registered charity, working to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Open Shutters has contracted Fairhaven to package all our hardware into shutter packs.
WorkCover
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
WorkCover is a Statutory Authority within the Minister for Commerce's portfolio. Its primary objective is to work in partnership with the community to achieve safe workplaces, effective return to work and security for injured workers. Open Shutters is dedicated to ensuring our workers have a safe working environment.
CCGT
www.ccgt.com.au
Central Construction Group Training provides Open Shutters with total apprentice and trainee management.
Blind Manufacturers Association of Australia
www.bmaa.net.au
An industry organisation whose members deal with issues related to the professional development of the Australasian window furnishing industry. Open Shutters is an active member of the Association, which has recently been working on issues related to the safety of cords on blinds and curtains and energy ratings of window coverings.
A B Lawyers
www.ablawyers.com.au
Australian Business Lawyers is a law firm with a difference. They specialise in workplace law, and corporate and commercial law. A B Lawyers provide advice to Open Shutters on employment and intellectual property issues.
Australian Business Lawyers was recently recognised in the 2005 Australian Law Awards, coming second in the Employment Law category. Asia Pacific Legal 500 2005/2006 also highly recommends Australian Business Lawyers emphasising their ability to provide ‘very professional, pragmatic advice and representation on a full range of employment law matters’.