Links to Articles regarding the industry or articles by Dalekit in the Industry magazine Window Furnishings Australia.
https://wfaus.com.au/feature/home-advantage/
HOME ADVANTAGE
Issue 106 January 2026. Window Furnishings Australia
“For almost 30 years, Dalekit has been manufacturing high-quality awnings in Western Sydney, proudly standing as an Australian-owned and operated manufacturer committed to excellence,” says Managing Director Joe Pajeska.
Under Pajeska’s leadership, his long-held philosophy, “Dalekit gets it done,” underpins the company culture. For the Dalekit team, this means finding solutions where others see limitations and delivering outcomes that meet each customer’s unique needs.
“With more than 40 products available and extensive customisation options, Dalekit’s in-house manufacturing capability allows its highly skilled team to truly understand every product they create. This depth of knowledge enables the business to turn complex requirements into practical, high-quality solutions. The ‘Team Dalekit’ ethos resonates across the entire organisation, supported by cross-training across multiple departments to ensure flexibility, efficiency, and resilience in day-to-day operations”…
WHY DOCRIL CONTINUES TO LEAD IN OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE FABRICS
When it comes to creating long-lasting outdoor spaces, our Docril range has been trusted across Australia for decades, and for good reason — it delivers a balance of durability, design and reliability that few fabrics can match.
Engineered for Australian Conditions
Docril is manufactured from 100% solution-dyed acrylic, which means the colour is locked deep into every fibre. This gives the fabric exceptional fade resistance, even under Australia’s harsh UV exposure. Backed by a 10-year warranty, it’s designed to remain vibrant and resilient for years.
A Range Built for Style and Versatility
With an extensive colour palette and a selection of stripes, textures and solids, the Docril range suits everything from classic home exteriors to modern outdoor designs. Whether you’re creating shade structures, awnings, outdoor blinds or furniture, there’s a colourway that blends seamlessly with both residential and commercial environments.
Reliable Performance, Day After Day
Docril fabrics are treated with Dupont™ Teflon®, enhancing their resistance to water, oils and everyday contaminants. The result is a fabric that stays cleaner for longer and is easy to maintain — ideal for busy outdoor areas or high-traffic commercial settings.
Designed for Multiple Applications
From awnings and canopies to umbrellas and outdoor seating, Docril performs consistently across a wide range of end uses. Its dimensional stability, durability and colour retention make it a dependable choice for fabricators and end-users alike…
DALEKIT OPEN DAY SPARKS INNOVATION,LEARNING AND NETWORKING FOR THE FOURTH YEAR RUNNING
Issue 104 September 2025. Window Furnishings Australia
Dalekit reports that its Open Day, now into its fourth consecutive year, attracted a “stellar” turnout, reinforcing its place at the forefront of customers’ and suppliers’ minds as a key event in the industry’s calendar.
“Utilising over 400 square metres of Dalekit’s main despatch area as an exhibiting space, we paused production to create an engaging and interactive environment for demonstrations and supplier displays. Throughout the day, Dalekit’s team was available to answer customer queries and supply informative demonstrations.”
These included:
• Understanding the different faults of acrylic fabric with recommended WSAA industry guidelines
• How to check measure folding arm awnings and the correct brackets to use
“To further recognise both existing and new relationships with suppliers, we decided to let them partake in their own demonstrations at the Open Day, giving our customers the perfect platform to ask questions and see their products in action.”
These included:
• Roller shutter installation by Ozroll
• How to spring tension Zipscreen by Rollease Acmeda
Dalekit was excited to invite new exhibitors Basford Brands and Ozroll Industries, to introduce roller shutters as part of its product offering and launch its curtain program, which created strong interest and excitement from customers…
SKYLINE’S STABLE COLOUR RANGE: A TIMELESS PALETTE OF BLACKS, GREYS & NEUTRALS
When it comes to outdoor shading solutions, selecting the right colour is key to achieving a sophisticated and seamless design. With Skyline, you’re choosing a timeless palette of blacks, greys, and neutrals, carefully curated to complement modern architectural styles while providing industry-leading sun protection and durability.
Beyond its sleek aesthetic, Skyline’s colour range is also matched to Colorbond® colours, ensuring a harmonious blend with roofing, gutters, and exterior finishes. Whether you’re designing for residential, commercial, or industrial spaces, Skyline offers effortless coordination and long-term performance.
The Strength of a Simple, Refined Colour Palette
Skyline is all about understated elegance. Rather than overwhelming with a broad mix of colours, it focuses on the most in-demand shades—a collection of deep blacks, modern greys, and versatile neutrals. These colours are architecturally timeless, ensuring they remain relevant for years to come.
Why This Colour Range Works So Well:
✔ Sleek, Contemporary Appeal – A refined palette suits modern and minimalist designs.
✔ Easy Integration – Blacks, greys, and neutrals pair effortlessly with external building materials.
✔ Long-Term Versatility – Neutral tones don’t date, making Skyline a smart, lasting choice.
With deep tones like Monument and Blackstone as well as a selection of lighter greys and warm neutrals, Skyline’s colour range is designed to enhance both residential and commercial outdoor spaces…
https://wfaus.com.au/news/dalekit-expands-offering-across-internal-and-external-solutions/
DALEKIT EXPANDS OFFERING ACROSS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SOLUTIONS
Issue 103 July 2025. Window Furnishings Australia
In response to increasing customer demand and evolving market needs, Dalekit has launched two new product lines to its window furnishing range: Ozroll Roller Shutters and a fully serviced Curtain Program.
Following a recent visit to Ozroll’s facilities in Adelaide, Dalekit has added Roller Shutters to its product lineup. This addition reflects a growing need from end users who are seeking both solar protection and the added benefit of security that roller shutters provide.
“Shutters have been in the back of our minds for a number of years,” says Dalekit general manager Joanne De Silva.
“We’re excited to now be able to meet that demand with a product backed by the innovation and quality Ozroll is known for.”
To support this expansion, Dalekit has reconfigured its manufacturing facility to accommodate a new automated slating machine, cutting saws, and dedicated assembly benches. This investment ensures an efficient, high-quality manufacturing process for the Ozroll range, delivered locally in New South Wales…
https://www.rickyrichards.com.au/article/592/a-closer-look-at-each-skyline-openness-option
A CLOSER LOOK AT EACH SKYLINE OPENNESS OPTION
1. Skyline 94 (6% Openness) – Best for Views & Airflow
If you want a balance between visibility, airflow, and sun protection, Skyline 94 is the ideal choice. With a 6% openness factor, it allows light to pass through while reducing glare and UV exposure.
Best for:
✅ Outdoor Entertaining Areas – Keeps spaces shaded while maintaining a view.
✅ Cafés & Restaurants – Ideal for alfresco areas needing sun protection without feeling enclosed.
✅ Coastal & High-Wind Areas – Allows airflow while preventing excessive heat build-up.
Tip: If you want effective shade without blocking your view, Skyline 94 is a perfect solution.
2. Skyline 99 (1% Openness) – Best for UV Protection & Privacy
For those needing higher sun protection and privacy, Skyline 99 offers a 1% openness factor, meaning minimal light transmission and maximum glare reduction.
Best for:
✅ Residential Windows & External Blinds – Protects interiors from harsh sunlight and fading while allowing some filtered light.
✅ Workspaces & Home Offices – Reduces screen glare while keeping heat out.
✅ West-Facing Windows – Ideal for areas that receive strong afternoon sun.
Tip: If you need a balance between visibility and sun protection, Skyline 99 is a great choice for residential and commercial spaces…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT OUTLOOK FABRIC: UNDERSTANDING OPENNESS & FINDING THE BEST FIT
When selecting an outdoor mesh fabric, openness factor plays a crucial role in determining light filtration, visibility, privacy, and sun protection. The Outlook range offers multiple openness options, allowing you to tailor your selection based on functionality, aesthetics and environment.
Let’s dive into the range.
What is Openness Factor?
Openness factor refers to the percentage of the fabric that allows light and air to pass through. A fabric with a higher openness factor provides more visibility and airflow, while a lower openness factor offers more shade, privacy, and heat reduction…
https://www.rickyrichards.com.au/article/530/how-can-my-window-treatments-save-me-money-
HOW CAN MY WINDOW TREATMENTS SAVE ME MONEY?
Window treatments serve multiple purposes: they provide privacy, control light, and enhance interior decor. However, what many people may not realize is how much energy savings they can offer. By reducing solar heat gain, improving insulation, and limiting glare, certain window treatments can help lower electricity costs…
6 TIPS TO CLEAN OUTDOOR BLINDS AND CANVAS AWNINGS EFFECTIVELY IN AUSTRALIA
Question: How often do you clean your outdoor awning or blinds?
If the answer is never, rarely or now and again, then it’s time for a wake-up call!
If you live in Australia, you likely have one or both in your home for protection against UV damage. Yet, like all home furnishings, awnings and blinds need proper care and maintenance to keep them attractive and sustain their quality. And it all starts with cleaning them properly!
In this article, we share our top tips on caring for blinds and awnings effectively so they continue looking and working to their best – saving YOU, the homeowner, on costly replacements!
https://wfaus.com.au/news/stellar-turn-out-at-dalekits-mini-expo-annual-open-day/
STELLAR TURN-OUT AT DALEKIT’S “MINI EXPO” ANNUAL OPEN DAY
Issue 98 September 2024. Window Furnishings Australia
Dalekit’s Open Day, now in its third consecutive year, once again attracted an impressive turnout from industry professionals with many already talking about next year’s Open Day. WFA Reports.
“Originally conceived as a way to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the event has evolved into a must-attend occasion for showcasing what Dalekit has to offer and facilitating meaningful connections with leading suppliers,” Angus Hewitt, Marketing Specialist at Dalekit told WFA.
“This year’s Open Day was our most successful to date, featuring an expanded format designed to enhance engagement and networking opportunities beyond our core suppliers.”
“With 14 suppliers and over 140 registered attendees, the event took on the atmosphere of a mini-expo. Our heartfelt thanks go to Rufftrack for keeping everyone energised with excellent coffee and to Pigout Catering for providing a delightful lunch.”
Hewitt said that throughout the day the entire Dalekit team was on hand, offering invaluable insights and answering in-depth questions…
https://www.rickyrichards.com.au/article/98/5-amazing-benefits-of-awnings
5 AMAZING BENEFITS OF AWNINGS
When you’re creating a comfortable outdoor space to relax with family or a outdoor space at work, here’s a feature you don’t want to overlook: the awning.
An awning can be a real asset to your home or place of business, giving the building a creative lift while working hard to protect people against the elements.
As your dedicated experts, allow us to tell you all about awnings – including what are awnings used for and their incredible benefits…
ADVANTAGES OF AWNINGS & CANOPIES
Awnings and canopies provide energy conservation, weather protection (sun, precipitation, snow, sleet, hailstorm, wind), branding, marketing, and architectural aesthetics, among other things.
Modern textiles are long-lasting, brilliant, easy to clean, durable, and flame-resistant. In addition, modern frame materials have excellent strength-to-weight ratios and are resistant to corrosion. Thus, safe, sturdy, cost-effective, and attractive goods come from the appropriate mix of these attributes…
https://wfaus.com.au/feature/up-and-down-winners/
UP AND DOWN WINNERS
Issue 97 July 2024. Window Furnishings Australia
Vertical systems continue to evolve in line with evolving customer demand, pointing to the category’s continued staying power. WFA reports.
In the realm of outdoor comfort and architectural innovation, vertical systems play a pivotal role in transforming spaces and enhancing lifestyles, Dalekit general manager Joanne de Silva tells WFA.
“From the humble beginnings of the Verandah Straight Drop to the cutting-edge solutions available today, Dalekit has been at the forefront of this evolution, offering a comprehensive range of vertical systems designed to meet the diverse needs of modern living.”
“Dalekit’s journey in the vertical systems market began with the traditional Verandah Straight Drop, characterised by timber tops, tube bottoms, and ropes and pulleys with leather straps. However, the landscape has undergone significant transformations since then, with Dalekit now offering an impressive array of nine different vertical systems, including innovative designs that can run vertically upwards….
https://wfaus.com.au/feature/the-heat-is-on-2/
THE HEAT IS ON
Issue 97 July 2024. Window Furnishings Australia
With the summer on the horizon, the demand for outdoor shading solutions looks set to rise, with key suppliers’ innovations taking centre stage.
Dalekit Director Joe Pajeska tells WFA the company’s commitment to quality has carried through to its offering hardware for folding arm awnings.
“Our business has provided quality welded skin for over 15 years, and it was with great pride we secured access to the German designed and engineered folding arm system Solidux.”
“The Solidux brand has been around for well over 110 years and was sold in Australia for close to 20 of those. With classic designs and simple operability, the system is an excellent value-for-money system that we proudly sell to the market…..
https://wfaus.com.au/feature/light-and-shade/
LIGHT AND SHADE
Issue 97 July 2024. Window Furnishings Australia
Looking ahead to summer, blockout fabrics continue to play a key role in the Australian window coverings landscape, with evolving texture, colour and functionality all critical. WFA reports.
Under Joseph Pajeska’s leadership, Dalekit has embarked on a new journey by expanding its focus to include internal blinds and blockout fabrics.
Pajeska tells WFA the strategic shift comes after over 25 years of unwavering dedication to the external market and has been prompted in part by rising costs and intensifying competition.
Despite the initial challenges, Dalekit’s foray into the internals segment underscores its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its clientele and staying ahead of industry trends, he says…
https://wfaus.com.au/feature/climate-for-innovation-2/
CLIMATE FOR INNOVATION
Issue 86 September 2022. Window Furnishings Australia
As the warmer weather approaches, non-folding arm awning systems are back in the spotlight, meeting the ongoing need for sustainable but stylish temperature control and shading solutions. WFA Reports.
Joe Pajeska, Owner of Dalekit Awnings, tells WFA; “With the carbon neutral economy regularly in the headlines, and as global warming talk starts up again, there are increasingly products on the market that actively and passively cool the home, specifically for the welfare of the environment.”
For the last 25 years, Dalekit has been manufacturing a range of 20+ awning systems all of which are customisable. Key products in the range include traditional window awnings, automatic awnings, the pivot arm, the gearbox straight drop and most recently the Zipscreen system.
“Way back in 2002 when we were all eagerly awaiting the new movie release of ‘Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’ to hit cinemas, we first started researching the cooling effects on the home,” Pajeska tells WFA. “A large amount of time and effort was dedicated to learning and researching the effects of the sun on an average window and the heat transfer that takes place.”
Further research was obtained from the CSIRO which backed his theory that the greatest amount of heat enters the home through the windows; an average square metre will allow up to 1000 watts of heat energy to enter a western facing window in summer.
“It is exciting to see all of this research is now being actively shared through the WincovER website via the BMAA and information being researched further by the industry. An average window of four square metres with up to three windows facing west would put the average resident with 12KW of heat entering a home on a hot day. This is a decent air conditioner’s limits.”…
Expanding spaces
EXPANDING SPACES
Issue 83 March 2022. Window Furnishings Australia
The start of 2022 has seen investment in the home continue, particularly in the outdoor space as consumers look to expand their homes and boost the value of their property, WFA reports.
A leader in the external shading field, Dalekit has managed to secure the rights to one of the top market leaders in outdoor retractable roofing.
“The Pergosystem range of roofs from Alpha comes with new designs and market leading wind load testing,” says Joe Pajeska, Owner of Dalekit Awnings……
NEW FACTORY MEANS NEW CHAPTER FOR DALEKIT AWNINGS
ISSUE 79 July 2021. Window Furnishings Australia
New factory means new chapter for Dalekit Awnings
Sydney manufacturer Dalekit Awnings has purchased 7000 square metres of manufacturing space to support plans for the expansion and re-focus of its business.
https://wfaus.com.au/news/australian-first-technology-opens-new-pathways-for-dalekit/
AUSTRALIAN FIRST TECHNOLOGY OPENS NEW PATHWAY FOR DALEKIT
Dalekit is moving from its humble beginnings as a quality awning manufacturer on the outskirts of western Sydney, to a supplier of internal roller blinds and shutters, with a new division offering a cut length service. WFA Reports.
The impetus for the new direction came from a visit to R+T Stuttgart in 2018 when Dalekit director Joe Pajeska saw a poster at one of the stands outlining the vision for a new cutting machine.
“The cutting edge European manufacturer hadn’t even finished building the machine at the time of the show, but by September of that year they had the first prototype up and running and I took the opportunity to witness this remarkable machine firsthand.”
On a trip to Greece to negotiate the bringing out of the Pergosystem Retractable Roof Systems to Australia, Pajeska detoured through Switzerland to view the machine in operation. Following this, his dream was to bring the first cutting machine of its kind out of Europe to Australian shores began.
“Roy Scheider’s catch phrase in Jaws of ‘we’re gonna need a bigger boat’ became the saying at Dalekit once the dream of the machine became a reality,” Mr Pajeska said…
https://wfaus.com.au/news/dalekit-marks-25-years/
DALEKIT MARKS 25 YEARS
As NSW business Dalekit celebrates a quarter of a century, Managing Director Joe Pajeska shares his thoughts on the journey so far, and on how the company plans to celebrate. WFA Reports.
What does it mean? How did it begin? The beginning of a lifetime and the start of a dream?
Struggle and growth or the struggle to grow?
These are questions I’ve been asking as Dalekit reached the quarter century mark. The truth is, 25 years, probably means many different things: is it 25 years of learning, experience and growing skills, or 25 years stuck in a rut repeating the same year 25 times? Or perhaps a bit of both?
What’s certain is that 25 years of Dalekit have sent me on a trip down memory lane; one that I’d like to share with readers.
Let’s start at the beginning and a frequently asked question: Where did the name come from? Quite simply, as a 19-year-old walking into the business registry office with my father, we purchased a shelf company and from a list of names, we chose Dalekit simply because it was the one name that formed a word.
So what does it encompass, the Dalekit name?
As Shakespeare wrote “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
My father once said, “It’s the name that we make it, the name is just a name. Dalekit means excellence, a name you can trust.” ..
