Built on Hard Work. Guided by Integrity. Trusted by Generations.
Every company has a story. Some begin with investment. Others begin with experience.
Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors began with a belief that if you work hard, treat people honestly and never compromise on quality, success will follow. That belief has shaped our company for nearly four decades — and it started with one man driving a delivery truck.
From Truck Driver to Owner
Basir Abbass didn’t inherit Accent Windows — he built it, one delivery at a time.
In 1987, he joined the company as a truck driver, delivering windows and doors to construction sites across Melbourne. To many, it was simply a job. To Basir, it was an opportunity.
Every delivery became a lesson. He spent years learning every part of the business — from manufacturing and production, to sales, customer service and installation. He listened to builders, understood what homeowners expected, and developed a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship behind products that would become part of people’s homes.
He believed that before you can lead a business, you must first understand it. That philosophy still guides Accent today.
After two decades of commitment, Basir purchased a 50% stake in Accent in 2007. By 2012, he had become sole owner.
His journey wasn’t built on shortcuts or good fortune. It was built on thousands of early mornings, countless hours of hard work, and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing — even when no one was watching.
Since then, Basir has grown Accent into a team of around 100 people across Victoria, while keeping the business proudly Australian-owned, with manufacturing based at Accent’s own factory in Bayswater North. Today, Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors stands as one of Victoria’s most respected manufacturers, supplying premium aluminium windows and doors to builders, architects, developers and homeowners throughout the state.
While the business has grown, its values have never changed.
Basir’s story is also one of migration, opportunity and reinvention. Arriving in Australia with little more than determination, he has spoken openly about his journey — and his hope that it can encourage other migrants looking to build a better life through hard work and perseverance.
“I want to be, as a migrant, an inspiration for others.”
That outlook was recognised in 2019, when Basir was named a finalist in the Ethnic Business Awards, attending the ceremony alongside then Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Quality Is More Than a Product
At Accent, we don’t simply manufacture windows and doors — we help create homes. Every product we make becomes part of a family’s life, which is why quality is never something we compromise on. From the materials we use to the craftsmanship behind every frame, our team takes pride in delivering products built to perform and built to last.
For us, quality isn’t a marketing slogan. It’s our responsibility.
Our greatest achievement isn’t measured by the number of projects we’ve completed — it’s measured by the trust we’ve earned. Many of our customers have worked with us for years, returning project after project because they know we’ll deliver what we promise.
We believe long-term relationships are far more valuable than short-term success.
Proudly Australian Owned
Accent remains proudly Australian owned and committed to local manufacturing. We continue to invest in Australian jobs, Australian craftsmanship and Australian suppliers, because we believe local manufacturing plays an important role in building stronger communities and a stronger industry. Supporting Australian manufacturing isn’t simply a business decision — it’s part of who we are.
People Come First
For Basir, business has always been about people. Whether it’s a customer trusting us with their home, a builder relying on us to meet a deadline, or a team member building a career, every relationship matters.
One of his greatest sources of pride is seeing employees grow within the company, develop their skills and create better futures for themselves and their families. Creating opportunities for others has always been one of Accent’s defining values.
Looking Forward
More than four decades after joining Accent as a truck driver, the values that shaped Basir’s early years remain at the heart of the business: treat every customer like family, take pride in the work, stand behind what you deliver, and never cut corners on quality or service.
Products, technology and the industry will keep evolving. One thing never will — our commitment to delivering quality, earning trust, and helping our customers create homes they can be proud of.
“When I joined Accent in 1987 as a truck driver, I never imagined that one day I would own the business. What I did know was that if I worked hard, kept learning and treated people with respect, opportunities would come.
Today, I am incredibly proud of what our team has built together. Every window and every door we manufacture carries our name, and with that comes a responsibility to deliver the highest quality every single time.
Thank you to our customers, our employees and our suppliers for being part of our journey. Your trust is the foundation of everything we do.”
— Basir Abbass Owner & Managing Director, Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors
A former Minister, Member of Parliament and lawyer, Michael is currently a chair, non-executive director and adviser to a range of businesses in the property, engineering, information technology, mining and infrastructure sectors. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra.
During his time in Parliament, Michael served as a Minister in a range of portfolios and was the chair or member of a number of parliamentary committees. This included leading national housing and tax policy and major regulatory reforms as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing.
With longstanding responsibility for housing policy across government and opposition, along with key economic portfolios, Michael has played a significant role in shaping
Australia’s housing, construction and real estate sectors through major reforms in housing, tax and financial regulation. He has also built longstanding relationships with senior industry leaders, leaving him deeply connected across the property sector.
Michael is a qualified Australian legal practitioner, admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria, and prior to entering Parliament was a Senior Associate with a large national law firm.
At Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors, Michael brings deep expertise in housing and property, supporting our role as a trusted and leading supplier of quality windows and doors.
– Michael Sukkar
Accent Advisory Group
Our service scope covers supplying a single aluminium window or door to a homeowner to configuring multiple doors and windows to the building trade. We love our work and will do everything we can to ensure customer satisfaction, and develop a relationship built on respect and trust.
Manufacturing takes place at our head office and factories based in Bayswater North, where we are in complete control over lead times and product availability. We also have a display at the Home Ideas Centre in Oakleigh East.
Over our history, we have grown to become a trusted expert in windows and doors, relied upon by families and businesses across Melbourne to deliver beautiful, functional and modern window and door solutions.
Recently our Director Basir Abbass was nominated for the Prestigious Ethnic Business Awards and we have now been notified that he is one of the finalists to attend the Awards Ceremony late October 2019.
The awards ceremony will be hosted in Sydney by the Prime Minister and is scheduled to be televised on SBS TV on the evening of 28th of October 2019, for more details please see below.
We believe Accent is already a winner for being selected as a finalist, nomination itself is a humbling experience for Basir and accepted with gratitude.
We thank you for your continual support over past years for engaging and understanding Accent Aluminum Windows and Doors’ needs as a business and more importantly as a member of your own family.
Accent is a family business and it will remain a family business, everyone that interacts with Accent will be treated as a family member, with that we feel privileged to have worked with you as a member of our family and making this award nomination possible, without your support this nomination would not have been possible, we just wanted you to know that we appreciate every step of the journey that you have been with us.
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