Our History
From small beginnings
CW Systems is a family owned business and was established in 1998. Our name originated from the abbreviation ‘Cotewood’ as we started as a small business that would coat cedar venetian slats.
We take pride in our high-quality brands and build lasting business relationships with our distributors. Be a part of our family and grow your business with us.
1998
Cotewood was established. We supplied prefinished cedar venetian blind slats to window furnishing wholesalers.
1999
Developed method of prefinishing venetian blind slats with the use of new UV lacquering technology.
2002
Started importing componentry and finished blinds.
2004
Became the largest supplier of precoated cedar blind componentry.
2007
Developed Aluminium Louvre systems to supply to manufacturers. Imported first custom made plantation shutters.
Appointed Sales reps the same year
2008
Bayview Plantation Shutter Range was introduced to the market.
2010
Changed our name to CW Systems.
2011
Launched Vueline Aluminium Local Made Shutters to the market.
2012
2013
Launched Vueline Aluminium Imported Shutter Range into the market.
2014
Vueline Pleated Screens Launched to the market.
2016
2017
Launched Lumex Opening Roof
2018
CW Online Ordering Systern and QuotAR Launched.
2019
Element Retractable Screens, Rebranded Vueline Pleated Screens to Element Pleated Screens
2021
Sydney Warehouse Head Office/New Facility
2022
Melbourne Warehouse New Facility
2023
Brisbane Warehouse New Facility
2023
Cora – CW Trade Hub
Launches