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Murray Lowndes | Business Development Manager

MURRAY LOWNDES | Business Development Manager QLD

mlowndes@streetfurniture.com
07 3144 8871

Originally a cabinet maker by trade, Murray has more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry. He made his first foray in sales with home furnishings, followed by the specialised transport of antiques and the design and fit out of motorhomes and campervans.

In the ergonomic office products sector he introduced many products to the Australian and New Zealand markets over 24 years, including electric standing desks, monitor management and specialised seating.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by quality, shape and form, as a well designed furniture piece will be functional, endure endlessly and never go out of style.

Your favourite product and why?

The Mall Sun Lounge and Arqua Fountain as both have a modern, fun designer look, are very functional and beg you to use them.

Mall Sun Lounge with battens in Pearl White, Lycra Strip, Viper Green and Shamrock, frame in Pearl White.
Mall Sun Lounge with battens in Pearl White, Lycra Strip, Viper Green and Shamrock, frame in Pearl White.
Arqua Fountain, electropolished stainless steel finish.
Arqua Fountain, electropolished stainless steel finish.


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Book a Studio Workshop for your office

Melissa Gerke, our Communications and Education Specialist, is bringing a fun, interactive and informative presentation about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to customers in cities around Australia and in the US. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) we will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). 2024 cities and dates include: Select from three catering options (optional): To book, contact Melissa mgerke@streetfurniture.com

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US landscape architects visit Street Furniture Australia in Sydney

Street Furniture Australia and US partner Spruce & Gander in March hosted landscape architects from California and Texas on a visit to Sydney to experience a factory tour, site visits and a new product launch. The American landscape architects represented MJS Landscape Architecture, RHAA Landscape Architecture + Planning, TBG Partners, Avid Trails and Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. Over a week-long trip the guests were treated to famous sights of Sydney including the iconic Bondi Beach, a harbour cruise and dining at top restaurants in urban Surry Hills and the new Barangaroo precinct. Travelling to Regents Park in Western Sydney, they toured the Street Furniture Australia factory to see first-hand how products are designed, made and shipped all over the world. This included meeting the production team, industrial designers and engineers. …

  • 23 apr 2024
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Book your spot on a 2024 Factory Tour

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  • 20 nov 2023
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