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TRADE WINDS Coulisse acquiring Lienesch. Left to right: Ruud de Lange, Christiaan Roetgering, Bennie Lienesch, Maurice
Roetgering, and Jens Niermeyer.

Coulisse expands with acquisitions of Lienesch and Sensuna:

Pioneers in honeycomb and pleated window coverings

oulisse, a world-leading player in Lienesch in 2001. Having started will partner with Window Fashion AG.
window coverings, will acquire working together in 2011, the strategic All previous Sensuna activities and the
CLienesch International BV in collaboration between Coulisse and production facilities of Window Fashion
Haaksbergen, the Netherlands and Lienesch has led to the launch of AG will be transferred into the new joint-
Sensuna GmbH in Plauen, Germany the energy-saving Honeycell® fabric venture Smart Shades GmbH.
effective January 1st 2024. The takeovers collection. Thanks to excellent knowledge Andreas Schreiber, CEO of Window
will further strengthen Coulisse's global of textiles, continual innovation, and close Fashion AG: “This new venture marks
position in the field of honeycomb relationships with the market, Lienesch a strategic investment in advancing our
and pleated textiles and systems in the offers high-quality and inspiring fabrics production capabilities for honeycomb
interior shading market. The turnover of for interior shading. After the acquisition, and pleated blinds. With Coulisse,
Coulisse is expected to increase to 200 the textile production facilities will we aspire to push the boundaries of
million euros in 2024, with around 350 remain in Haaksbergen, the Netherlands. production robotisation.”
employees. Bennie Lienesch, Founder of Lienesch:
“We are thrilled to join forces with Dual presence at R+T 2024
Complete honeycomb and pleated Coulisse as it opens up new opportunities In response to recent developments,
solution for us in the global market. Combining Coulisse is set to present its latest
The acquisitions bring together the our expertise in honeycomb and pleated innovations across two booths at the
long-standing knowledge and expertise fabrics with Coulisse's proficiency in upcoming R+T trade fair in Stuttgart in
of Coulisse, Lienesch, and Sensuna in systems and smart automation creates a February 2024. The MotionBlinds smart
developing and manufacturing a total winning formula. We eagerly anticipate home booth will feature an immersive
solution of honeycomb and pleated elevating our business to new heights.” room, smart device room and exclusive
fabrics, systems, and motorisation. The product launches. Simultaneously, the
extensive global network of distributors, Sensuna system experts joint booth featuring Lienesch and
assembly partners, and retailers of the To complete the honeycomb and Coulisse will showcase the latest pleated
three companies now has the convenience pleated total solution, Coulisse will and honeycomb fabrics, with a focus
of sourcing a comprehensive product acquire Sensuna from owners Hartmut on the new range of recycled materials.
range from a single supplier. Knauth and Kathrin Kaiser in Plauen, This underscores the commitment
Christiaan Roetgering, CEO at Germany. The company specialises in to sustainability and energy-efficient
Coulisse: “In line with our shared vision, the production of made-to-measure solutions, aligning perfectly with current
our goal is to offer customers the ultimate honeycomb and pleated blind systems, market priorities. dw
total solution for honeycomb and pleated which are delivered to online sales
shades. This collaboration is a significant channels. With this acquisition, Coulisse www.coulisse.com/emea/en/
stride towards positioning Coulisse at the
forefront of the window covering business
with a particular focus on energy-efficient
and future-proof solutions for smart
homes and buildings worldwide.”

Lienesch fabric specialists
With over twenty years of experience,
Lienesch has become a pioneering
specialist in honeycomb and pleated
fabrics since it was founded by Bennie

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