Dec 20 2022
MIA Podcast - Episode 13: Leigh Rust from Safetyline Jalousie
Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows are the most versatile, highest performing and best value for money single-glazed louvre windows on the market. Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows are ideal for Multi-Res high rise towers, hospitals, schools, fully ventilated & operable facades, RACFs, smoke/fire applications, hospitality projects, shopping centres, social housing, the university builds and just about anything else you can think of. In this episode, we will talk about: How he started his business through his father’s business of roofing, etcHe wanted something to call “his” business and not someone else’sThis opened doors for his jalousie businessHow Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows has won several vetted awards in AustraliaSome of the challenges of the business are the rising labour costCapacity is one of the strugglesRelying on Asia heavilyPeople and material resources are a challengeNeed to bring back their capability to AustraliaSuppliers, are they local or offshore?Shipping delaysCost demandsThe COVID lockdowns put massive delays in the projectsMaterial, steel, etcMissing labour forceHis business can see the labour force is getting strongerFrom a tender perspective, locals and onshore have the advantage instead of offshore suppliersSome businesses or insurance will not approve if the manufacturers are from overseasSuppliers DeclareManufacturers in the local industry talking about it can be sustainableHoping to get more tractionSuppliersdeclare.com.auSustainability manufacturingDoes a small amount of exportBased in Sydney, Melbourne and BrisbaneWill venture into Asia and New Zealand And many more, including Leigh’s thoughts on our main topic: “Will Australian Manufacturing ever return to the glory days of the '60s?”Want to learn more about Leigh Rust? Visit the Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows Website!