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Our Company

For more than 40 years, Rollease Acmeda has been driven by innovation and our belief in the power of possibility. From pioneering new partnership approaches to rethinking how products are designed, engineered and experienced, we’ve built our business by challenging convention and continually moving the category forward.

That same mindset still drives us today - combining curiosity, creativity and technical expertise to solve real problems and create smarter outcomes for our customers.

A complete shade eco-system

Rollease Acmeda has been designing and engineering window covering systems for over 40 years. With a combination of indoor & outdoor hardware, automation and textiles under the one roof, we create smarter ways to control light, improve comfort and enhance every space.

Global reach. Local relationships.

Hardware manufacturers are only as good as their supply chains, which is why our 300-strong global team operates from eight strategic distribution centers across the United States, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. With dedicated local support and ready-to-order availability, our clients can deliver with confidence. On time, every time.

Our Brands

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, and a focus on design-led innovation, our product range includes smart automation with Automate, outdoor shading with Zipscreen, sustainable fabrics through Texstyle, and a comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor Rollease Acmeda hardware systems.

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Indoor & Outdoor Hardware Solutions

A comprehensive range of shading solutions that deliver smooth operation, versatility and reliable performance.

automate suite of products, motors, remotes and accessories for motorized roller shades

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Smarter Shade Automation

Smart shading solutions that combine motorisation, intelligent controls and connected technology.

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Outdoor Shade Solutions

A versatile outdoor shading range designed to enhance comfort, privacy and protection from the elements.

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Performance Fabrics

High-quality window furnishing fabrics offering a fashionable range designed for performance, durability, and environmental sustainability.

Awards

WCMA Product Awards 2024 Roman & Roller Shades Best New Style Concept

WCMA Product Award 2024: Roman & Roller Shades

Best New Style Concept

WCMA Product Awards 2024 Motorization & Automation Honorable Mention in Style

WCMA Product Award 2025: Motorization & Automation

Honorable Mention - Style

WCMA Product Award 2024 for Honorable Mention - Innovation in Specialty Applications & Miscellaneous Products

WCMA Product Award 2025: Specialty Applications & Miscellaneous Products

Honorable Mention - Style

Our History

    1980

    General Clutch Corp opens in Stamford, Connecticut

    Offering window shades, photocopier parts, automative clutches & hand tools.

    1987

    Rollease established

    Focussed purely on window shading hardware.

    1989

    Acmeda opened in Thomastown, Victoria

    1994

    RollEase file patent for Clutch Spring

    2003

    RollEase file patent for Universal Cassette End Cap

    2005

    Acmeda moves to the Broadmeadows office

    2006

    Acmeda file patent for Easy-Link

    2009

    Acmeda file patent for Zipscreen (z-lock) & RB09 Winder/Idler / RollEase files for Skyline Easy-Link

    2011

    Acmeda opens the QLD location

    2013

    Acmeda launches Zipscreen

    2014

    Rollease & Acmeda merge

    2017

    Rollease Acmeda file patent for Easy Spring Wand

    2018

    Rollease Acmeda acquires Texstyle & RA US Office moves to 750 East Street Building

    2019

    Rollease Acmeda file patent for the Retrofit Zero Motor Head

    2020

    Rollease Acmeda acquires Waypoint & Texstyle relocates distribution under one roof to Broadmeadows facility

    2021

    Rollease Acmeda Melbourne opens new IDC Centre & Showroom expansion

    2022

    JM Family acquires Rollease Acmeda & QLD location relocation to Murrarrie

    2023

    Rollease Acmeda files patent for the Zipscreen Booster Tensioner & Chain Tensioner

    2024

    Rollease Acmeda acquire GAT & Open Fort Worth Distribution Center

    2025

    AU Receives ISO Certification & Fayetteville distribution Center opening

    Investors

    Backed by the best.

    JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services, franchising and specialty distribution industries.

    Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A Group, World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), JM Lexus, Home Franchise Concepts®, Futura Title & Escrow and Rollease Acmeda. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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    2026 Catalog Available Now

    Find the catalog, installation manuals, brochures and more in our resource hub.

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