About Venluree

In the beginning, the business provided blind cleaning and repair services, but its founder Bob Playle, quickly recognised a need for good quality, well designed and competitively priced window coverings. A blind manufacturing plant was subsequently built and over time, this family-owned business has managed to protect and cover over a million of New Zealand’s doors and windows.

Fortunately, founder Bob Playle, quickly discounted “Bob’s Blind Company” as too predictable and uninspiring. He wanted something unique, memorable and a true representation of what the company was all about. He came up with the following.

‘Ven’ – part of the word Venetian

‘Lu’ – part of the word Laundry

‘Ree’ – derived from the word Repair

Voila! The name Venluree was born.

Many years ago Venluree sold a division focused exclusively on blind cleaning and repairs to focus on building out product lines and manufacturing, this sale included the right to use the name Venluree Blind Services. Who is Venluree Blind Services?

In 2006, Bob’s son-in-law took over the helm, Paul focused on building the organisation’s customer service capability. This has provided the foundation for growing the business, through a network of expertly trained and committed Licensed Partners.

Several years ago Ian McCallion came on board as Managing Director, with a wealth of experience in the business world. Ian continues to grow the business with a national presence, focusing still on customer service as the fundamental cornerstone of the business.