I would like to be in a position to give you valuable information related to who sells what shutter products in Australia, but it has proven to be very difficult to unravel the supply chains and services.

Shutter importers and their retailers
There are companies who import from Asia and wholesale to curtain and blind shops, department stores and builders. These companies also retail against the curtain and blind shops and sell to the building developer market. Looking at this supply chain we note the consumer pays a high price for a low cost product.

Local manufacturers 
The number of manufacturers in Australia is difficult to track.  I could only find one company that appeared to specialise in manufacturing only shutters.  Open Shutters showed me their factory which is large with computerised machines and advanced technologies.  Other manufacturers I could find like Shutters R Us and Verasol produce other products as well as shutters.  I have mentioned in other places most people I could find do not actually manufacture.

Back yard operators
Some people buy the bits and put them together in their backyard and then install them for you; they are not manufacturers and do not necessarily have the expertise required.

Blind and curtain makers and their retailers who “bolt on” shutters to their product range
There are a myriad of people dealing in shutters, which are an extremely detailed item and deserve serious consideration to ensure you get the best product, installation design and expert fitting. Curtain fitters seldom have the training or interest in the details required for a good shutter job. The same problem can apply with blind fitters. As stated above, contractors (and contract companies) who are trained by the manufacturer, through their factories, are the better choice for installations.

In summary, if you are considering shutters, buying Australian will save you from paying too much for a low cost product. There is also the good feeling from knowing you are helping employ Aussies who make a world-class product at a competitive price.