Last Updated: April 2026
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) is proud to have participated in the recent upgrade at Springetts Arcade, a landmark historical commercial building in Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands that used transparent roller shutters.
Springetts Arcade is an institution in Bowral opened in 1972 and is still in the hands of its original owners, the Springett Family.
With 50 stores within the arcade, The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) had to come up with shutter solutions that would work well for a wide range of stores, offering accessibility, security, and aesthetic value. It’s also a historic building, meaning care had to be taken in the design and installation to keep the arcade’s antique value.
The Roller Shutter Project:
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) were engaged by Mark Springett, the current proprietor, to design, supply and install its market-leading transparent roller shutters to all tenancies throughout the ground floor in the property’s recent upgrade.
When project managing a transparent roller shutter installation, especially in a large property such as this, which is both street-facing and with many shops inside, clever planning has to go into the design choices to ensure aesthetics that not only wow but are appropriate for a commercial setting.
What We Used:
These roller shutters are attractive and elegant and capable of spanning an aperture of 5.5m wide x 4m high. The translucent feature allows shoppers and passers-by a full view of the merchandise on display in the retail tenancies even when these stores are locked and closed.
Trellis doors bring a warmth and cosmopolitan feel to the entire property, which few other commercial closures can achieve. The experts at The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) guided the owners towards this decision that resulted in an excellent finish after our expert installation.
The Australian Trellis Door Co (ATDC) has been operating successfully for 40 years, is family-owned, with national representation. The company is fully licensed and insured to operate, and all our technicians are fully licensed.
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They allow passersby to clearly see merchandise even when stores are closed, helping maintain visual engagement and contributing to a more vibrant and inviting shopping environment.
The Trellis Door Company roller shutters can span openings of up to approximately 5.5 meters wide and 4 meters high in a single installation for electric operation, making them suitable for large retail frontages.
The transparent design preserves the architectural character of the building while adding modern security, allowing the space to remain visually open and aesthetically appealing.
The see-through design helps create a warm and cosmopolitan feel by keeping shop displays visible and avoiding the closed-off appearance of solid shutters.
Retail stores, boutiques, food outlets, and service providers in arcades and shopping centers benefit most, as they can maintain product visibility while securing their premises after hours.
There is a 12 month commercial warranty on all parts,labour and on the installation.
A natural anodised finish is standard although they can be powedercoated in a Dulux Duralloy finish to suit almost any surrounding environment
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