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rigorously test products using specialised
equipment like endurance test machines,
climate rooms, motor test machines,
and tensile test machines until results
meet our stringent standards. Finally,
the market launch phase ensures proper
documentation, certifications, marketing
materials highlighting safety features/
benefits, and comprehensive training for
distributors/retailers on safe installation
and use. Our dedicated customer service
team supports any post-launch issues.
Safety drives our rigorous multi-phase
development and testing process.

How do you ensure child safety
compliance?
To ensure compliance, we send our
product samples to external accredited affordable for end users. Motorised Meet the Coulisse Engineering Team:
testing facilities for certification according systems are not only convenient and Bas Klein-Tuente and Ruben de Vries
to relevant safety standards. We collaborate smart but also very safe, as they eliminate are the leaders of our engineering team,
with reputable organisations such as the need for cords or chains. We are which is responsible for developing
Bureau Veritas and TÜV to ensure our particularly proud of our Motionblinds and testing all our innovative products.
products meet regulations across different range, which offers wireless and battery- They have a wealth of experience and
regions. Our products comply with operated motors that are easy to install knowledge in the window covering
standards like ANSI/WCMA A100.1, and integrate with smart home systems. industry and are constantly seeking new
EN 13120, EN 16433, and EN 16434. ways to improve our solutions and ensure
Moreover, our engineers stay updated with What sets Coulisse apart from the rest? they comply with the highest safety
the latest industry news and participate Our Twin Pull system is likely to standards.
in standardisation bodies like the Royal become more popular and widely
Netherlands Standardization Institute adopted as it is a great alternative to www.coulisse.com/emea/en
(NEN) and the Conceptual Engineering conventional chain-operated blinds. Twin
Network (CEN) workgroups. This Pull, which we invented and patented,
involvement allows us to contribute to the allows operation with two short wands. It Visit our child
safety page
development of new safety standards and features a beautiful, integrated design and
ensure our products remain compliant is available for roller and honeycomb with
with the most up-to-date requirements. plans to expand to other product groups.

How do you help customers with the
product launches?
Finally, we launch our products to the
market, providing customers with the
necessary documentation and certification.
We also offer training and support on how
to install and use our products safely and
correctly. We create marketing materials
and manuals that showcase the features
and benefits of our products, and we
provide online and offline training sessions
for our distributors and retailers. We also
have a dedicated customer service team
that can answer any questions or issues
that may arise after the launch.

What future trends do you foresee for
child safety in the industry?
I believe motorisation will continue
to grow, becoming more accessible and

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