About

About Us

Ozsun is a widely known and respected awning and blind company based in Sydney.

We’re dedicated to giving you the very best awnings, blinds and shade systems, with a focus on quality, innovation and value.

Ozsun offers one of the broadest range of shade systems available in Australia. It includes folding arm awnings, retractable roof systems, conservatory awnings, louvered roofs, window awnings, Carbolite awnings, designer umbrellas, blinds and shutters.

Ozsun sources the highest quality components and fabrics only from International Standard ISO 9002 Quality Endorsed suppliers in Australia, Germany and overseas.

The history of Ozsun Shade Systems

Celebrating 141 years

1880 – Perram and Firth

Commences operation in the 1880’s in Coonamble as coach builders, saddle and harness makers.

1892 – Smith Copeland & Co commence operating

As a canvas manufacturing business in 1892 and was still trading as a canvas awning company in Marrickville when it was taken over by Goodearl and Bailey and moved to Mascot in the 1960’s.

In the attached photo, the young girl sitting up front in the coach is Ivy Perram, grandmother of Peter Warner owner of Ozsun until 2017.

Alf and Les Warner’s Shoe Making Business in King Street Newtown Circa 1940’s

1900-1960 – Sydney retail business kicks off in Newtown

The Warner family moved to Sydney in the early 1900’s. Ivy established a sewing business on King Street Newtown and her sons Alf and Les Warner established a Shoemaking business in the late 1940’s also on King Street Newtown. The business evolved and moved to the Princes Highway, St Peters in the early 1960’s.

1990 – Ozsun Shade Systems was born

In the early 1990’s Alf and his son Peter commenced manufacturing canvas awnings, blinds and shade structures at the St Peters factory.

This is when the name Ozsun was adopted. Ozsun took over the blind and awning retail business Smith Copeland & Co from Goodearl and Bailey in 2000. Goodearl and Bailey is now focused as a premium canvas fabric import and distribution business.

Ozsun Products Pty Ltd now imports and sells quality awning components to other awning manufacturers around Australia.  Trading as Ozsun Shade Systems we sell and install retractable awnings and blinds in Sydney. The Smith Copeland & Co brand still continues today as our range of quality ready made blinds and awnings.

Only by each generation continuing to focus on quality, innovation and value does a brand continue for over 140 years.

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2000-Now

In July 2017 Peter Warner retired and Ozsun was acquired by John Miller and his Family.

John brings 20 +years of industry experience and is immensely proud to continue the Ozsun experience for our customers.

Our Team

John Miller

Director

With his extensive building knowlege, combined with installing and selling awnings for 25+ years make John an innovative out of the box designer for custom shading solutions.

Allison Casey

Sales MANAGER

Allison is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Customer Service & Business Development expertise. She has worked with prestigious brands such as Audi, Toyota, Peugeot, and Thermomix. Allison joined Ozsun in 2016. Her commitment to delivering exceptional service and her passion for the outdoor lifestyle make her a valuable asset to the Ozsun team.

Liam Casey

Lead installer

With over 20 years experience in the installation of folding arm awnings, external blinds and retractable roof systems, Liam commenced his apprenticeship as a Landscaper and quickly found himself working with John Miller installing outdoor shade systems. Liam always wanted to work with Ozsun as they were seen as the ‘pinnacle’ of awning resellers and is now delighted to be their exclusive lead installer.

David French

Storeman and general hand

Originally a kitchen installer, Dave can often be found on our installation sites, dropping off awnings and special products required for installations. Dave has worked with Ozsun since 2016 and manages our warehouse and storeroom, including the stock of canopy components.

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”

Phil Jackson