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It began in 1968, when John Watson and his only employee, Pauline Hoare, started what has become a story of arguably one of Canberra’s most successful family businesses.
Initially they sold and fitted blinds transported from Sydney, but it was not long before they started manufacturing their own products.
After running the business in Lyle street for 2 years, they relocated to Pirie Street, Fyshwick.
John’s wife Pat joined the team in 1975 as a seamstress, and to this day , the company is a family run business.
All their hard work paid off, when their first ever exhibition was a huge success.
For many years, John Watson won the trust and support of his customers and developed a good name for himself in and around the local area.
His committment to quality and after sales service gave the business a competitive edge.
He always believed in the old saying, “ cheaper does not always mean better”.
in 1990, John and Pat Watson retired to Huskisson after building up their building and awning business.
John felt it was the right time to leave the business he put his heart and soul into, in the capable hands of his sons.
As he rightly said, ‘the beauty of the family business is that skills are passed on to the next generation. ’
In 23 years Watson Blinds had grown 500 per cent, from a workforce of 10 to 45, with retail outlets in Fyshwick and Mitchell, and a factory in Queanbeyan.
After the retirement of their father, Mr Ray Watson took over Watson Blinds with his brother Kevin and Peter.
Proud to carry on the business, the Watson brothers maintained the high standards of customer service and quality products set by their parents.
Ray always believed that it was very important to maintain the trust their father built over years to make people feel secure while dealing with the business.
As Canberra grew, so did their business.
They moved from Lyell Street to its Pirie street showroom, opened up a factory in Queanbeyan and expanded to cover areas all across New South Wales.
By constantly updating their products, they ensured the consumer gets the right product and that they are considered the leaders in their field.
A little sign on the front of their showroom said, “ Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten”, which has basically been the motto for the Watsons that goes back 40 years.
All three of John’s sons have taken keen interest in the business, which is reflected by the unparelled success the business has acheived and continues to strive for. .
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