SUSTAINABILITY

Our Commitment to a Greener Future

Through smarter design, sustainable materials, and shared industry action, we’re creating louvre systems that work for people—and the planet.

We recognise the scale and urgency of these challenges. That’s why we’ve taken a public stand through initiatives like Suppliers Declare, and continue to invest in low-carbon materials, transparency, and long-term innovation. Our journey is ongoing, but every decision we make today is with a clear focus on shaping a more sustainable built environment for tomorrow.

Smarter Products for Sustainable Buildings

We believe that truly sustainable buildings start with smarter products.

Our louvre window systems are designed to:

We’re not just responding to the future of construction—we’re helping to shape it.

Low-Carbon Aluminium & Long-Term Value

We proudly use Hydro REDUXA and Hydro CIRCAL 75R in our louvre systems:

Compared to the global average of 16.7kg CO₂e/kg for primary aluminium, this represents a significant reduction in embodied carbon—and a smarter choice for projects targeting Green Star, LEED or Passive House goals.

Just as important as low-carbon sourcing is product durability

Our aluminium louvre windows are:

Every product is designed with long-term value and environmental impact in mind.

Material Transparency & Industry Collaboration

The ingredients in Safetyline Jalousie louvres have been reviewed against the Living Future Challenge Red List and achieve a ‘Red List Free’ status.

Products achieve the highest ‘LBC Red List Free’ status when:

Safetyline Jalousie is listed in the Declare Products Database

This label supports specifiers and project teams seeking healthier, more environmentally responsible materials that align with frameworks like the Living Building Challenge, Green Star, and WELL.

We are also active participants in Product Aware, an open platform that helps simplify sustainable product selection for designers and specifiers. And as founding members of Suppliers Declare, we are driving a shared industry commitment to regenerative materials, ethical manufacturing, and greater transparency across the supply chain.

These initiatives reflect our belief that collaboration—not competition—is the key to real, lasting change in the built environment.

Australian Manufacturing & Supply Chain Responsibility

At Safetyline Jalousie, we’ve made a deliberate decision to manufacture locally—not only to support Australian jobs, but to reduce our environmental impact and ensure consistent product quality.

Our operations allow us to:

Project Highlights: Certified Sustainable Projects

Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows contribute to achieving key sustainability certifications by supporting natural ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical systems, and enhancing building performance.

Our systems have been specified in projects including:

Green Star Certification
Living Building Challenge

These projects reflect our contribution to the industry’s shift toward healthier, more resilient, and regenerative buildings.

Let’s Build a Better Future Together

Looking to specify more sustainable, performance-led products in your next project? We’re here to help.

Let’s collaborate to create buildings that deliver on performance—without compromising the planet.

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Ali Asmar

Business Manager - VIC & SA

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As the most recent addition to the Safetyline Jalousie family, Ali is still coming to terms with the fact that a typical telephone conversation will often be answered with “You’re calling from Safety what”? followed by having to sound out and spell the name “ja-lou-sie” (it happens to us all). Born in Lebanon, Ali has moved around a lot over the years, living in Cyprus, Sydney for most of his Schooling, as well as China and Hong Kong. He currently resides in Melbourne where he spends a lot of time in his garden or doing some sort of work around the house. (Not too dissimilar to many other Melburnians following the onset of Covid). With a very obvious cultured background, Ali is warm and talkative and he’ll get you talking too.

Romile John

National Business Manager

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One of the Safetyine Jalousie originals, Rom (often mistaken for John) holds a great passion for the product. He says its “its innovative, a market leader and ever-evolving, very much like the company itself”. When you meet Rom, it is apparent that he is well-educated and well-travelled. Coming from a family of medical professionals, they moved around extensively and often. Last count was 125 countries. So nearly all of them! It’s really no surprise that Rom has mastered packing a weeks-worth of clothes and necessities into a carry-on bag. And when we say clothes we actually mean meticulously prepared outfits and accessories. When Rom enters a room, you’re sure to know it!

Adam Racomelara

National Manager – Partnerships & Strategy

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Adam is our strategist and big ideas generator whose somewhat reserved nature could have some mistake him as a bit of an introvert. But that’s only until this quiet thinker is given a whiteboard and a marker – and then there’s no stopping the dialogue! 7 Years in at Safetyline Jalousie, Adam is continually expanding on his knowledge of the construction industry and is incredibly driven in his pursuit to help create better buildings via the use of better products. When Adam’s not on his quest to improve Australia’s built environment he’s spending most weekends escorting one of his 4 young kids to birthday parties, sometimes multiple parties. He has some stealth survival tips for other parents currently in the same predicament.

Michael Cocks

Factory Manager

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Michael has become recognised at Safetyline Jalousie for his continually changing hairstyles (facial hair included). Buzz cut, undercut, dreadlocks, even a mullet. We’ve see it all. His current man bun could even be gone before we finish this sentence. Always up for a laugh, friends and colleagues love a chat with Michael, and his easy-going and approachable nature has earned him the respect of all staff. In fact, he even has a cohort of followers on the factory floor sporting his same hairstyles. Outside of work Michael has recently turned his attention to mountain bike riding. His very first ride ended with a pretty serious accident resulting in a deep puncture wound to his leg– it’s been a sore topic for his leg and his ego.

Jonathan Gueudinot

National Logistics & Production Manager

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Our South American Native, Jonathan is more simply and better known as “Chilli” (no need to try and guess his country of origin). After 16 years of military service, Chilli joined the Safetyline Jalousie team for what he describes as “a change of pace”. Although his average work day might look very different these days, there’s no doubt that Chilli’s previous experience has contributed in shaping a culture of commitment, community and comradery within the production team – the very important engine room of our company. Driven by a sense of accomplishment, in addition to running Safetyline Jalousie’s production line with military precision, Chilli has recently been studying hard to complete his Master’s Degree in Business and Logistics.

Mandy Saliba

Marketing Manager

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Mandy has been with Safetyline jalousie since day one so would technically be considered a geriatric in “Jalousie years”. Whilst her role has changed and evolved over her time with the business, one thing that hasn’t is the happy and fun, team culture that she says “continues to make each day at work a joy”. As a mum of two little ones, Mandy thrives on new challenges and a little bit of chaos. Although, as a self-proclaimed clean freak, she ensures that all forms of chaos are kept in a very neat and tidy manner. We’ve also observed that Mandy appears to have an inherent fear of colour and will almost only ever be seen in black or white (or sometimes grey if she is being really out there).

Lisa Spinks

Office Administration Manager

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As a busy mother of 4, Lisa is highly skilled in organising, delegating, and troubleshooting – the proficiencies which she also demonstrates in her daily management of the Safetyline Jalousie office. Lisa tells us that she lives by the saying “What doesn’t break you makes you stronger”. (No doubt she’s had to use this little piece or personal encouragement from time to time to deal with our infinite requests)! Always on the go, Lisa has a very active lifestyle and starts every day with a walk to the beach with her husband and two dogs. Of an evening she still has the energy to spare for star jumps and squats in her makeshift gym/ (our office) before heading home to her other full-time job as “mum”.

 

 

 

Nathan Rust

Founder & National Operations Director

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The younger brother of the co-founding sibling duo, “Nath” is the go-to for just about every technical, install, and manufacturing enquiry that comes via the business. Very early on, Nath’s product knowledge and problem-solving ability saw him organically take on the role of Operations, overseeing the design and management of Safetyline Jalousie’s behind-the-scenes work. When he’s off duty (and not answering a million questions), Nath enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 young kids. You’ll find him cheering on his son at weekend sports, enjoying the water somewhere along the Northern beaches and this lover of food is generally always planning his next big meal. Preferably a Lebanese banquet if anyone can suggest a restaurant he doesn’t frequent already.

Leigh Rust

Founder & Director

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Leigh aka “Wolfpack” is one-half of the driving force behind Safetyline Jalousie and comes with two decades of experience within the Australian manufacturing and construction industry. The multi-award-winning entrepreneur and father of three youngsters is a passionate advocate for supporting Australian-made goods and improving the built environment for future generations to come. Always up for a challenge, Leigh never sits still and is constantly pushing himself to test his physical and mental endurance. He’s given just about everything a go. From amateur MMA fights, triathlons, or personal development endeavours, Leigh stands by the motto, ‘I never lose, either I win or I learn’.

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