Our history

1. 
   1998
   Cotewood was established. We supplied prefinished cedar venetian blind slats to window furnishing wholesalers.
2. 1999
   Developed method of prefinishing Venetian blind slats with the use of new UV lacquering technology.
3. 2002
   Started importing componentry and finished blinds.
4. 2004
   Became the largest supplier of pre-coated cedar blind componentry.
5. 2007
   Developed Aluminium Louvre systems to supply to manufacturers. Imported first custom made plantation shutters.
6. 
   2008
   Bayview Plantation Shutters range was introduced to the market.
7. 
   2010
   Changed our name to CW Systems.
8. 
   2011
   Launched Vueline Aluminium local made shutters to the market.
9. 
   2012
   Launched Ultra20 shutter range to the market.
10. 
    2013
    Launched Vueline Aluminium imported shutter range into the market.
11. 
    2014
    Vueline Pleated Screens Launched to the market.
12. 2016
    Opened Queensland and Melbourne warehouse and office.
13. 
    2017
    Launched Lumex Opening Roof.
14. 
    2018
    CW Online Ordering System and QuotAR Launched.
15. 
    2019
    Element Retractable Screens, Rebranded Vueline Pleated Screens to Element Pleated Screens
16. 
    2021
    Sydney Warehouse Head Office / New Facility
17. 
    2022
    Melbourne Warehouse New Facility
18. 
    2023
    Brisbane Warehouse New Facility
19. 
    2024
    Cora – CW Trade Hub Launches
20. 
    2025
    CW Systems Rebrand
21. 
    2026
    Cotewood Launch NEW Product Brand and Product Samples