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07/08.15Volume 36 / No. 4

THIS ISSUE /INDUSTRY RESOURCE DIRECTORY

14 The Next Step for Springs A Q&A session with Scott

Fawcett, the president and CEO of Springs.

16 Engineering the Ideal Client Start with the answers you want to hear from your clients. By Maria Bayer

18 Fear of Failure—and Success Empower yourself—plan for fear and act in spite of it. By Gail Doby

20 The Basics of Selling Motorization Simple steps to get through an often complex process. By O’D McKewan

22 Wide Open: The Market Potential for Shutters A window treatment with centuries of history remains perfect for today’s clientele. By Amy Goetzman

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26 Modern History at High Point Deb Barrett shares trends from the Spring 2015 High Point market. 32 Wonder Room Hilde Francq shares a trend filled with bright colors, whimsical shapes and playful designs.

34 The Judicial Eye A roundtable discussion with the 2016 Ingenuity Workroom competition judges.

36 Classically Chic Chinoiserie Jill Ragan Scully demonstrates

how to make a pagoda cornice.

42 2015 Resource Guide An alphabetical guide to industry suppliers.

58 2015 Category Reference Brief company listings organized by specific product categories and services.

EVERY ISSUETHIS ISSUE

6 Viewpoint: Online Inspirations Recent highlights from our contributors’ Facebook pages.

8 Viewpoint: Our View President/CEO Grace McNamara

10 Viewpoint: InfoBar 2014 interior design industry snapshots.

12 Viewpoint: I’m Officially Obsessed With

Catharina Idema on concepting.

88 What’s Next

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CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS ISSUEDeb Barrett, Maria Bayer, Gail Doby, Hilde Francq, Catharina Idema,

O'D McKewan, Jill Ragan Scully

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reetings from Minnesota, where for once we’re ex-periencing the kind of weather—warm and sunny

with blooming foliage and abundant things to do outdoors—as the rest of the country. As much as we love the summer temperatures, we don’t love the effort—or money—it takes to stay cool on those hot summer days. Of course, there’s a window treatment for that! Our shutter article (page 22) talks about shutter trends and the energy efficiency that makes them a smart choice for homes in warmer climates. They help insulate the home in win-ter, too. Shutters have come a long way over the years, from the solid wooden shutters used in ancient Greece to today’s stylish full-view options, avail-able in a number of performance ma-terials. Shutters are a wonderful choice for a variety of climates, and have such a classic, elegant look.

Motorization continues to grow into the mainstream of window cover-ings. We will be covering a hands-on approach to selling motors in the next few issues of Window Fashion Vision, beginning with a useful guide by O’D McKewan (page 20). We are ex-cited to introduce “Motorization Station”—a hands-on pavilion that will be a must-see event at IWCE next January in Las Vegas as a live compo-nent to this educational series. Visit the show website iwce-vision.com for more details starting next month. This issue is our annual Resource Directory—a guide to the best compa-nies in the industry with the products and services they provide. We hope that this annual guide will be a help-ful tool when researching suppliers. If you prefer to do your research on-line, please visit wf-vision.com on a regular basis. Companies update their

product and service listings through-out the year, making this the most up-to-date directory of suppliers that want your business. While you’re sitting on the porch or en-joying some quiet time by the pool, take advantage of our WFCP summer spe-cials. We’re offering some great webinars to stimulate design, workroom and business projects for this fall. Visit wf-vision.com/education for the latest details. Enjoy these long summer days and get ready for an action-packed fall season! V

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Catharina Idema on concepting

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I love telling stories through images, colors and materi-

als. In my role as the head designer at Coulisse, I inter-

pret trends in society, art, design, architecture and fash-

ion, and capture them in new window décor collections.

I mix up old and new ideas and combine them in unique

ways. As a result, each collection tells a whole new tale

on its own and is in essence a mini-concept with a unique

atmosphere and vibe.¶ I am inspired by young designers

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FROM LEFT: Marni 2015: These designs are fresh off thecatwalk yet reference history in a thoroughly modern manner.

Dries Van Noten 2015: This Belgian designer tells stories through his collections. He inspires me time and time again.

The antique Italian textile books in our archives are an endless source of inspiration to me. They are filled with ideas and form a valuable treasure.

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TOP LEFT: Nature and the use of tactile materials are two key stories for Coulisse. The warm yet pure feeling of wood, paper, linen and also leather perfectly fits the nomad trends set by a lot of young designers.

TOP RIGHT: Dior 2015: An amazing trend on the runway as well as in our own collection: fantastic floral designs on serene white.

LOWER RIGHT: Today’s architecture is really a blend of functionality and emotion. Here you see how the boundaries between indoor and outdoor are fading more and more.

LOWER LEFT: With our Botantic collection, we bring the beauty of nature into our homes by creating our own inspiring inner gardens.

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hen Springs Window Fashions announced earlier this year that it would acquire Mecho-

Systems, one of the most recognized brands in commercial solar shades, many in the industry may have been surprised. But they probably shouldn’t have been. Springs, which includes the well-known Graber brand, has long grown through stra-tegic acquisition. The company added Bali in 1989 as a “big box” retail brand, and Nanik was added in 1999 to give the company a stronger posi-tion in the premium wood blinds and shutter market. As simple drapery panels and valances became an in-creasingly popular choice for home-owners looking to dress and soften their windows, Springs brought DHF into the fold in 2012 as a provider of custom soft treatments.

After Springs was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in early 2013, the company began a conversation on strategic acquisi-tion that resulted with the Horizons Window Fashions acquisitionlater that year.The addition of the Horizons brand gave Springs a more fashionable soft treatment line, with more custom options as well as a strong position in designer natural shades and roller shades. So,

An interview with Scott Fawcett

The Next Step for

even though there is a SWFcontract division, it made sense to approach MechoSystems. Like Horizons, it was a family business, with consider-able brand recognition, technical expertise and customer loyalty. Both MechoSystems and Horizons demon-strated the ability to grow and adapt to changing market demands. While Horizons developed to serve the in-dependent home furnishings retailer, MechoSystems is known for its solar shading system solutions and inno-vations in the contract market along with strong relationships within the architectural community.

Window Fashion Vision had the op-portunity to interview Scott Fawcett, the president and CEO of Springs, on what the recent MechoSystems acquisition means for customers of both companies, along with other is-sues and developments in the custom window treatment business.

Window Fashion Vision: Can you provide more details into the MechoSys-tems purchase?

Scott Fawcett: I have had a rela-tionship with the Berman family and particularly Joel Berman, the chair-man of Mecho-Systems, for many years. From our earliest conversa-tions we agreed that a potential partner-

ship had to make sense for the Ber-mans, for Springs and our customers. We approached our partnership from a customer perspective, as the goal is to provide solutions and support our customers however we can.

MechoSystems obviously brings tremendous architectural relation-ships to the table, along with techni-cal expertise critical to the contract market. Springs can provide support with operating systems infrastructure and logistics, but for the most part we expect things to remain business as usual and capitalize on the strengths of each company. Coordination will take place where and when we think our customers will benefit.

Scott Fawcett, the president and CEO of Springs Window Fashions.

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WFV: Why acquire MechoSystems and its contract expertise now?

SF: There are significant, long-termtrends with enhanced building man-agement systems, regarding light-and energy management. There must also be a balance between workplace comfort, productivity and the interaction between HVAC and lighting energy consumption. The acquisition of MechoSystems allows Springs to leverage Mecho’s deep solution-based experience and proprietary technology in the com-mercial market.

WFV: Are there any plans to expand MechoSystems into the independent retailer market, where the Graber and Horizons brands are strong?

SF: Today I do not believe the core strengths of MechoSystems are a good fit with the broader residential market, although there are some very high-end homes where Mecho would make sense; Mecho’s strength is providing solutions for the com-mercial market. WFV: You are referring to the inte-gration of shading systems with a building’s overall HVAC system, inte-grated lighting and security systems, and the like?

SF: Correct. But I believe that the majority of residential customers do not have an understanding of how effective these systems can be. Right now there is more automation in your car than in an average home; but this trend is evolving quickly. Lighting, HVAC and security compa-nies are engaging with more home-owners and companies like Nest, with its "next generation" thermostat and smoke alarms and the "works with Nest" partner program, to bring integrated systems into today's homes. The adoption rate for home automation will continue to grow, which will create new demand for motorized window treatments.

WFV: So where does the window treatment industry fit with this trend?

SF: Quite simply, everyone should be selling automated window treatment controls—you can double your sales without selling one more window covering. Designers and dealers are already in the home, and have already established a relationship. If you attach a motor to every blind, you can build sales with relatively little extra effort. Right now, we es-timate approximately 2% of window treatments are automated. Costs will need to continue to come down for much wider-spread adoption, but I am confident they will. The market for motorization options will con-tinue to grow at an accelerated rate as consumers come to understand and appreciate what can be accom-plished with automation.

WFV: Besides automation, what do you think are some of the most significant trends that are impacting the sales and growth of window treatments?

SF: Energy will continue to be something consumers are mindful of, along with the issues of safety and security. In terms of product design, softer looks are trending and will continue to do so. The ideal win-dow treatment is one that combines functional, beautiful, stylish materi-als with the ability to manage energy and light.

WFV: What do you believe indepen-dent window treatment retailers need to do to stay viable in today’s market? How can Springs assist them?

SF: Their knowledge and their ability to provide guidance through a some-what difficult purchasing process is critical to their success. They provide a tremendous service to their custom-ers, which is predicated on their deep knowledge of the available products and what works with a client’s decor and window treatment needs.

Being trend right with products is important. As technology shifts, inde-pendent window treatment retailers need to embrace technology in the digital age and become compatible with digital tools. The challenge is to take what they’re good at today,understand how the world is evolv-ing and combine this with their product knowledge to best serve today’s consumer.

Success will come through selling the total window solution—it’s all an opportunity to sell valances, draperies, decorative hardware, motorization and more, instead of just selling a shade. But that said, simplification is key to reaching an over-busy, overwhelmed consumer. There are so many choices that it is [the retailer’s] expertise the consumer relies on for a clear-cut path to a purchasing decision. V

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on’t you wish you had a crystal ball to see whether a prospective client is going to hire you,

or if they do hire you, if they’re going to be worth your time? After all, no one wants to go through the whole process of securing a new client, only to find out they’re a nightmare.

I can’t give you a crystal ball, but I can give you a simple way to get the information you need. And it has to do with the most important questions you’re not asking. All it takes is a little reverse engineering.

Start With the AnswersFirst, sit down with a piece of paper and pen and create three columns. I want you to think about clients you love: What do they have in common?

In the first column, write a list of those common traits and characteristics. Examples might include: values good design; would rather leave design to a professional than do it herself; pays on time; doesn’t negotiate fees from the beginning; responds quickly and is on time to appointments.

In the second column, write the op-posite of those characteristics. In the above examples, that might include: thinks they’re a designer; puts ev-erything on credit; pinches pennies; always late or cancels appointments.

Now in the third column, you’re go-ing to reverse engineer questions you can ask to uncover which column

The important questions you’re not asking

Engineering the Client

your prospective client is more likely to fall into.

In this context, reverse engineering simply means looking at the answer you’re trying to elicit (e.g., do they value design?), and backing into a question you can ask to get to that.

Do the ReverseIf you’ve ever taken a survey, assessment or test, you’ve experi-enced reverse engineering in action. Test makers reverse engineer questions to uncover specific traits about you. And they do it in a way that is not obvious so they have a better chance of eliciting an honest response from you.

Here are some examples to get you started. This is one of my very favor-ite questions to uncover how much a person values designers. Rather than asking, “How much do you value design?” you could ask, “Why do you think you need a designer?”

That question will give you so much more insight, and in fact, if you listen carefully, they’ll give you a blueprint to winning them as a client. When you ask someone that question, they’ll tell you exactly what they need to hear to hire you.

If you do nothing else, ask every single prospective client that question in your first conversation. If they don’t have a very good answer, then that’s a red flag that they’re just shopping, looking for free advice, or kicking tires.

Let’s look at another example. To uncover whether someone is a penny pincher and values saving money more than good design, then think about what actions do penny pinch-ers take that are a dead giveaway that they’re only interested in saving a dime? Conversely, what actions do people who value design take?

Maybe they shop at certain stores, buy particular products, or hire spe-cific professionals.

So you could include questions in your questionnaire or inquiry form about what types of brands inspire them, or more specifically, what brands are in their closet or living room? What are their favorite stores to shop at? What other professionals have they hired?

Once you know what information is most important to you, you can create powerful questions that can give you the answers you need quickly. You’ll know who is most likely to hire you, who isn’t, and you’ll catch the red flags before they sign on the dotted line. V

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t’s probably no surprise that many clients who come to me for coaching have a fear of failure—it’s something almost

everyone struggles with. But what I’ve been most surprised by is how many people also have a fear of success.

For example, one of my clients recently won an award for the growth in her percentage of compensation plus net profit. When accepting her award, she shared that she’d been afraid to look at her goal for the year as compared to her results. But when we pulled up her budgets, it turned out she was just $10,000 off her original goal.

I remember distinctly when we had set that stretch goal, she burst into tears—she had no idea how she was ever going to reach that goal. I reminded her not to focus on the number, but to set the goal and intention, and then decide on what actions would get her there. A year later, the results speak for themselves. It is almost like a “set it and forget it” situation. Often, the results happen once you decide what you want.

Plan Around the FearFears often prevent us from setting stretch goals, and the real key is to NOT focus on how we feel, but focus on what we need to do. We must create a plan to make the result happen.

1. Decide where you want to go. 2. Set a big goal.

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3. Create a plan to get you from where you are now to where you want to go.

4. Schedule the activities. 5. Get to it! 6. Act in spite of fear. It is empowering.

Tears for FearsA few years ago, I asked a client what was holding her back, and she burst into tears. We talked for over two hours and she shared what was bur-ied deep within her. It was cathartic. She said to me, “I heard you did this!” I looked quizzically at her and said, “Really?” She said that she’d heard from other clients that I made them cry because I discovered their deep-est fear and vulnerability.

When I later reflected on her statement I realized that 40% of my intensive coaching clients had cried during our sessions. I have concluded that the big opportunities for growth come when you face your biggest fears and you shed tears. Those tears are the evidence of the release of what has been holding you back, so yes, I encourage tears!

At a recent event, we had volunteers get on stage and learn how to lead a group. One person had a complete breakthrough—she was so scared, but she did it anyway. She cried as the audience gave her a standing ovation. She took action even though she was terrified, and she was pow-erful in that very moment. It was a beautiful thing to watch.

The audience gains quiet courage when watching these breakthroughs. Many people came up to me after the event and said how powerful it was to experience and be a part of these transformations.

Just know that once you face your deepest fear, you never have to be controlled by it again.

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ver the past decade of teaching motorization, I have found many ways to simplify this complex,

yet highly profitable category of our industry. What I have found is that once people understand the four ba-sic necessities for a motorized win-dow covering, they are better able to grasp the many potential variations and it make it easier to sell clients on this option.

So here’s where to start: The four things needed to create a custom motorized window covering are a window covering, a motor, a power source and a way to control the mo-tor. This may seem oversimplified

Steps to simplify an often complex process

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for some, but for many this is the revelation that allows them to break down complex projects into smaller and more understandable objectives.

The Window CoveringLet’s start with the first item, the window covering. With today’s tech-nology almost every type of window covering can be motorized. There are definitely some limitations as to the size and weight of the window cover-ing, but as far as the type of window covering, I have yet to find a prod-uct that cannot be motorized. Some installations and configurations may require extreme solutions, that can be extremely expensive, but as long as the laws of physics are applied, any type

of window covering can be motorized. (As for that elu-sive top-down, bottom-up shade with no visible cords that all of our most lovable clients always request, I am still hopeful that within our lifetime the world’s top scientists, quantum physi-cists, and electro-magnetic engineers will figure it out.)

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our industry and they all have their trademark names, specifications and availabilities, but the motors them-selves can be broken down into four categories: horizontal, cellular, track and tubular. The horizontal motors are used mainly for any style of horizontal blinds and are designed to tilt the slats only—not tilt and lift.

The next category is the cellular mo-tor. As the name implies, these mo-tors are designed to operate cellular shades and are inserted into the shade headrail. There are some window covering manufacturers that use a cellular shade headrail for other types of window coverings, including pleated shades and some Roman shades. In many cases, the cellular motor will work with these treatments as well.

The track motor is designed to draw open and close treatments that tra-verse on tracks. This includes all types of draperies, vertical blinds and panel track shades. For vertical blinds there are two motor options, tilt only and tilt and draw functions.

The most versatile motor is the tubular motor. This motor is inserted into a tube and then rotates the tube either up or down. These motors can be used in almost every style of window

These tubular motor diagrams for a basic shade lift system (top, from Revo Blinds) il-lustrate how simple it is to adapt traditional shades to motorized systems—the motor simply fits into the shade tube and connects with the lift system. A modified tubular motorization setup (below, via Alibaba) shows how the same type of motor can be adapted to a draw-drapery setup.


Two draw drapery motorization setups (both from Guangzhou Novo Sun-Shading Technique Co., Ltd.) demonstrating a single panel draw to the side of the rod (top) and a two-panel draw from the center of the rod.

O’D McKewan has over a decade of hands-on experience with motorized window cover-ings, including fabrication,

installation, design and selling. He has been involved with the motoriza-tion of boats, RV’s, custom homes, government facilities and corpo-rate commercial buildings. He has worked with clients worldwide. He is a Master Installer and is certified with many manufacturers, includ-ing Hunter Douglas, Lutron, Mecho Shade and Somfy. McKewan also presents education courses to design-ers and installers nationwide.

coverings, and because these motors come in so many different styles and capacities they have the widest range of functions. They can be used for roller shades, cellular/pleated shades, sheer shades, Roman shades, woven woods, horizontal blinds (lift and tilt), and even draperies.

There is one more category of motors I should mention and that is the special-ty motors. These motors are generally from one of the categories mentioned above that have been modified for a specific purpose such as shutter mo-tors and arch top motors.

The Power SourceThe power source for the motor is where things tend to get a lot more complicated, but again, with the goal of keeping things as simple as possible, there are four basic types: battery, solar, plug-in and hard-wired.

Each manufacturer has their specific battery requirements and it var-ies by product. The batteries can be contained within the headrail or in a remote/satellite battery pack. The size and number of batteries is determined by the motor and the size and weight of the window covering, and most bat-tery powered motors have strict size and weight limitations.

The solar power source is just a modi-fied battery power source, where a solar panel charges a set of recharge-able batteries. It has the same, if not lower, limitations as the standard battery power source but its advantage is that the batteries do not have to be changed as often.

The plug-in option powers a mo-tor directly from a local outlet. This is generally used when a treatment exceeds the limitations of a battery source or if you and your client have chosen to forgo batteries altogether.

A hard-wired power supply is directly wired into the home’s or the building’s electrical supply system. The wires are generally run within the walls and the

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installation requires a licensed electrician. This is the cleanest looking and most reliable power supply option available and generally it is the most expensive as well.

Control OptionsThe range of control options vary widely from manufacturer to manu-facturer and product to product, but the basic categories are handheld remotes, wall switches, timers, sensors, automation interfaces, and the newest option, the mobile app. In most cases, you can use any combination of controls. Choosing the right controls for your client really depends on their specific needs, wants and, most importantly, their budget.

Step by StepWhen it’s broken down like this, motorization doesn’t seem quite so complex. There are four steps to learn in order to confidently specify motor-ized window coverings.

1. Select a window covering.

2. Choose the appropriate motor rec-ommended by the manufacturer.

3. Determine which power supply options are available for that motor and discuss the options with your client.

4. Help your client decide which con-trol options will best suit their needs.

This basic overview of motorization has hopefully helped convince you that selling this fast-growing and prof-itable option shouldn’t be intimidat-ing. And in the next issue, I’ll provide additional details on selecting power sources and control options, the two areas where there tends to be the most complexity. V

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Wide Open: The Market Potential for by Amy Goetzman

ne of my clients told me, ‘You know you’re truly an adult when you buy win-dow shutters,’” said Ra-

chel Gregerson. “Of course, you kind of have to be an adult, since doing an entire house in quality shutters can cost as much as a car. It’s not the kind of design move someone makes on a whim.”

The simple fact that shutters are one of the costliest options in the window coverings category would seem to have spelled disaster for shutters during the recession. And it’s true that many small shutter companies closed or were acquired during those lean years. But the luxe look and long-term value of shutters actually helped the prod-uct defy expectations.

“Not everyone was broke during the recession,” says Gregerson, who says more than 30% of the work her Chicago-based business, Beyond Shades, does is in shutters. “Maybe a client would do just the front of the house, or just the first floor and plan for the rest later, rather than do the whole house at once. But the people who liked shutters still got them, because people absolutely love the way they look.”

Style for the AgesFor centuries, shutters have been an important design element of

homes, adding a distinctive look and climate control to both interior and exterior applications in many historic and regional home styles. Traditional louvered shutters are found in older homes in the Northeast U.S.—in-cluding the White House. As the U.S. moves toward normalizing relations with Cuba, Cuban styles are mak-ing an impact, too, and those iconic

painted window shutters—we also see them in Key West and old Florida—are showing up across Instagram, Pinterest and fashion photo shoots, creating new interest in this retro-fresh look. Shutters aren’t limited to older homes, though.

In contemporary design, shutters are highly desirable for their clean, un-

Double-hung, double-panel shutters, with narrow louvers and a center tilt bar, epitomize the traditional plantation shutter. This is the style that can be found in many historic homes and remains a popular choice for those who want a classic shutter installation. Photo courtesy of Signature Shutters of Houston.


fussy lines. Architects are integrating shutters into the look and function of their window programming, utilizing wood shutters to complement trim ele-ments and built-in architectural fea-tures, to add bold contrast with color or to manage light and views. Current window trends, like arch-top windows and full-wall windows, give homeown-ers dramatic views, and shutters can be used to provide privacy and light filtering in these homes. Wide louvers, shutters that mount on the exterior of the window trim, and invisible tilt mechanisms have kept shutters thor-oughly modern.

In historic homes, shutters can be dressed up. Tableaux makes decora-tive, ornate grilles that some shutter makers are using to dress up a flat panel-style shutter. “They can be used in place of the shutter itself, or fit into the frame of a shutter,” says Ron Cogan at Finecraft Shutter in Canada, one of the first companies to begin incorporating the Tableaux grilles into shutters. “It has a very regal look and people really respond to it.”

Innovations such as this create a for-mal sense of style in a modern room and also complement many older home designs. Like built-ins, they be-come that extra touch that makes the home memorable and unique.

“Shutters are great in historical homes but they are truly timeless. They look just as good in modern homes that have a classic or high-end feel,” says Viken Ohanesian, president of Califor-nia-based Shuttersmart. “They tend to be a top choice among a certain type of customer who is interested in lasting value rather than trendiness. Shut-ters are regarded almost as a piece of furniture. People throw away blinds and change curtains every few years, but shutters are an investment.”

Dealers we talked with are selling primarily plantation shutters, and wide louvers are the dominant trend. “Invisible” tilt bars are very popular: In this design, the bar is hidden or tucked

along the back of the hinge side of the panel.

In keeping with the continuing trend of white woodwork and trim, most dealers report that white or off-white shut-ters are their best sellers, although there is significant regional varia-tion, depending on the climate, age of housing stock and local design sensibilities. Teresa Carosella, owner of Custom Creations & Inte-riors, says that her Texas community, near the oil fields, has a significant number of sec-ond homes and retirement homes, primarily in the $350 thousand to $1 million range.

“We love beautiful wood floors and custom stained wood trim and crown moulding, so stained shutters fit that scheme well,” she said. “Maybe 70% of the shutters we sell are stained, although we might be seeing more white coming in. We are seeing some of the whites and grays that are in style elsewhere, but we have a definite “Texas Hill Country look” that is apart from any other trends, and I sup-pose that’s the case for a lot of places. People want their house to fit in with other homes in their area.”

A Smart Investment“Shutters literally enhance the value of the home. It’s a very desirable look, and it enhances curb appeal. Real

estate appraisers typically don’t take window coverings into account, but they do consider shutters as some-thing that raises the value,” says Ohanesian, who says the product is an upgrade over other window treat-ments, and lifetime warranties give customers added peace of mind.

This sense of value, along with an influx of more affordable shutter products from overseas, kept shutters viable during the toughest years of the recession. Traditionally, shutters were custom made by small, “cottage-indus-try” shops in the U.S. Many of those

A contemporary adaptation of double-hung shutters, this installation features Tableaux panels on the upper portion of the window.

Modern, double-hung shutters from ShutterSmart.

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are gone today, and shutters are made to order, sometimes even for online customers, in Mexico or China.

“That’s been very bad for American manufacturers,” says Hilmar Skagfield, Skandia Window Fashions in Tallahas-see, FL. “We are very proud to offer American-made shutters, but they are no longer the norm in the industry.”

Skagfield has been in the window coverings business for 38 years, taking over a family business that has been operating for a half-century. He says the shutter industry took an especially hard hit in his area, as Florida’s con-struction industry was among the most impacted in the country. But he says Florida also is a “tremendous market” for shutters, which are a popular way to manage year-round sun.

“During the recession, builders con-tinued to put shutters on new homes, but they might put them only on the front of the house, or on two or three key windows for impact,” he said. As the economy improved, that slowly began to change, and in his area, high-end homes are being outfitted with shutters on arch-top windows and French doors. Now he’s seeing shutter orders for 10 to 15 windows

once again, and he’s also seeing cus-tomers enter the market who previ-ously would have been priced out of the category.

Composite and poly-vinyl shutter products and shutters made from wood coming from overseas have made this a more affordable choice. As the build-ing and remodeling industries recover, shutters have not only rebounded, but expanded to new audiences.

Energy WiseShutters look great in nearly every kind of home. But that’s not why they originally became popular. In the days before window screens and air con-ditioning, interior shutters were an important part of climate control for homes. Today, that continues to be a key selling point, as consumers look for ways to cut energy costs.

“In places like Arizona, Florida, the Southeast and Southwest and Las Ve-gas, shutters represent as much as 40-50% of the market, because blocking out the sun is so important. Shutters help keep down air conditioning costs and prevent fading of furniture and flooring. The stakes are just higher in those places and shutters perform so well,” says Ron Finch with Las Vegas-based manufacturer Blynco Window Fashions. In cool climates, shutters keep the heat inside.

“Customers come in knowing that cell shades have good insulating qualities, but shutters are actually even better, plus, they add insulation even when they are open, which no other window covering can do,” says Ohanesian. “When the louvers are open, you get full light, but there’s still a degree of energy efficiency at work.”

A mix of double-hung and single panel shutters with hidden tilt bars and medium-width louvers are an intriguing mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Photo courtesy of Graber.

An installation by Rachel Gregerson of Beyond Shades combines a graphic black-and-white tab-top panel with contemporary shutters. This window treatment will easily transition from an infant’s room to a child’s room to a guest room with minimal updates.


New shutter products enhance those insulating capabilities with features such as louvers with a foam core, sol-id shutters with a vapor barrier, and new composite wood materials that stand up to sun and moisture and provide a higher degree of insulation than wood shutters while providing the same look.

“We are doing really well with polyclad wood shutter products because they have the look of wood and the capabil-ities of custom wood shutters, but they are more durable and lower mainte-nance. You don’t have to worry about the impact of humidity or of the sun beating down on them. They perform well in all conditions,” said Ohanesian.

A wide range of color options, ma-terials and styles give customers the opportunity to choose a truly custom look. “It’s still considered an upscale product, but we see vinyl shutters going into tract homes, for instance. A wider group of people are able to

choose shutters, and the more people see it in homes, the more they want it in their own home, because it’s really such a great look.”

Selling StrategiesBrant O’Hair, the third generation in a family of shutter makers, says he’s seen marketing change dramatically in the shutters industry. O’Hair, his Texas-based company, specializes in American-made hardwood shutters.

“The thing that’s been the most inter-esting to me in the last few years has been the rising importance of social media among both dealers and home-owners. Word of mouth has always been key in the retailing of shutters and now word of mouth is automated through social media,” he said. “Used to be you’d put shutters on a house in a nice block of homes and the neigh-bors would find out about it. Now it’s not limited geographically, because of social media.”

Jeff Falcon, president of Bay Home & Window in California, says the reces-sion changed the way he sells shutters. “We didn’t lay off a single employee, but we did see some shrinkage in revenue during the recession. To compensate, we diversified and added our closet and organizing division,” he says, adding that the company has since doubled in size, in part due to rebounding consumer spending and in part due to a regional partnership Bay Home & Window entered with Costco. “Consumer buying habits have changed for an entire generation, and we have had to completely reengineer our marketing,” he said. “Consumers are more skittish: They want to know everything about a product and they want to know why they should buy it. Before they spend the money, they want to make sure they are getting value. We have had to really drive home the concept of why shutters are a good choice.”V

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Modern atHigh Point

Twice a year, for one week High Point, NC, becomes the epicenter of home furnishings, with over 80,000 attendees and

over 2,000 exhibitors. “It really is a must-see trade show at least once in your career, ”said Deb Barrett, who, along with

Jackie von Toble, organized a trip to the spring market for first-time visitors. She’s been tracking the market closely for

the past five years and realized the time was right to introduce a new audience to this newly enegerized market. “You may

ask what the High Point Furniture Market has to do with window treatments,” said Barrett. “Over the last three years,

High Point has grown signifcantly and with that has come a whole new array of soft furnishing manufacturers, including

window treatments, bedding, decorative pillows, upholstered headboards and more—all resources that can become a dif-

ferentiating factor for any custom soft-goods business.” She also notes that while some may still have the image of High

Point furniture pegged as traditional and even slightly old-fashioned, that perspective doesn’t at all reflect the current

market. “High Point exhibitors are knocking it out of the park with stunning new collections, trend-forward color stories

and innovative detailing in case goods, upholstery and accessories.” And speaking of trend-forward, International Market

Centers, High Point's majority building owner, developed three trend themes—Shock and Awe, History Reassembled and

Urban Alignment—that were featured in vignettes throughout the market. V

SHOCK AND AWE A natural-themed trend, but not a serene, picturesque or a tame view of the world. Instead, this trend explores the earth’s force, strength and unpredictability. A look made up of equal parts of amazement and reverence, Shock and Awe is characterized by tinted neutrals, matte surfaces, imperfect forms, unpredictable pattern mashups and patinas that capture the wonder of nature in one-of-a-kind products. Trend-forward looks include natural gemstones, crystals and marbleizing; as well as organic forms, raw edges and faux bois looks done in new mediums. Brass is the new “it” metal, available in any fin-ish—lacquered, unlacquered, aged and patinaed or mixed with stainless, pewter or bronze and copper. Shown left: marbelized patterns and textures from Thief River Linen. Opposite page top, from left: patinaed metals, skin-on hide, feathers, felt and more from Cloud 9. Brass and fur in an ultra-modern lounge chair from Thayer Coggin.


HiSTOry rEASSEMBlED This trend is about moving design forward by looking back and mixing, merg-ing and magnifying details and patterns. Incoming with this trend are Nordic and Scandinavian looks followed by reinvented tribal patterns. Remember Southwest? There’s a hint of a comeback as part of this trend. Think in terms of design dichotomy—thoroughly modern on one hand and at the same time timeless; a blurring of identities while also being strongly marked by the artist’s hand. Manufacturers went to their archives for inspirations and reissued or re-invented pieces by design icons. Mid-century motifs are still strong, along with South American folk art imagery that feels surprisingly contemporary. Left: Southwest-inspired patterning in bold colors on a dramatically extended wing-back from Ralph Lauren. Below: Wood tiles from Mirth Studio are available in patterns that draw inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, Moorish gardens, Turkish seraglios, Low Country folk art and more. Below left: Michael Aram, best known for his tableware designs, showed his first occasional furniture designs this spring.

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UrBAN AligNMENT With the design industry shifting its focus from Baby Boomers to Millennials, this trend questions the differences between these two demographics. Examining downsizing and the committed urban dweller helps to pinpoint the future of home furnishings products, design and decoration. Both demographics respond positively to customizable, functional and luxurious products. They look for design that features innovative materials and is properly scaled for their current space. Mid-century and Scandinavian references are key, with an overall emphasis on responsible design.

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Above: Detroit Wallpaper embodies the creative and innovative spirit of Detroit. The company designs and produces wallcovering collections that give a nod to past decorative arts periods with patterns inspired by the ’60s and ’70s or Art Deco. The bespoke customiz-able wallpapers resonate with Millennials' desire for responsible design, and feature PVC-free, environmen-tally responsible inks and papers. Left: Multi-functional furnishings are a touchpoint of this trend; living in small spaces means finding new ways to combine function and design. This versatile chair from Couef is compact, has its own drinks table and swivels. Below left: The smart scale and proportion of this nightstand-hugging upholstered headboard from Ambella Home offers live-able luxury.

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roomWe live amid an unrelenting flow of visuals, as almost everyone has a smartphone with a camera and Internet access, up-

loads their selfies, #OOTD, foodie Instagrams and more. “In this ocean of images, originality is rare,” said Hilde Francq of the

Belgian color trend company Francq Color. “So the creatives among us are seeking spaces for themselves, where they can

shut off the distractions of the outside world and design instead something of their own. These modern versions of the Wun-derkammer are decorated entirely according to their own taste and filled with objects of meaning and significance, creating

unique miniature fantasy worlds.” The dark wood settings and slightly scientific bent of Renaissance-era “curiousity rooms”

has been replaced with bright colors, whimsical shapes, playful designs and a childlike sense of discovery. V


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Images from the Francq Colors mood boards for Wonder Room feature designs that shape and support the trend, which include hints of harajuku and pop art along with a willful eccentricism. There is a cheerful frivolity that serves as a counterpart to the sleek minimalism of so much con-temporary design. But, in keeping with the history of the trend, key themes still include curiosity, collecting and creativity, along with a celebration of “weirdness” in both the archaic and modern sense of the word.

The color palette for Wonder Room combines brights such as jade, yellow and a vivid rose pink with more neutral shades of blue, sand and gray. These can be combined in subtle, elegant schemes—the pale blue with the sand and ivory—or in more avant garde groupings such as the rose, yellow, gray and jade.

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ur judges for the 2016 In-genuity Workroom compe-tition are fantastic. There’s Brandi Renee Day, who left

Las Vegas in January with an armful of awards from the 2015 competition; Karen Barnes, another multiple and repeat award winner who has been in the custom window treatment busi-ness since 1997; and David Dawson, who brings more than 30 years of hand-tailored sewing experience to the table, executing custom soft fur-nishings for a who’s who of top-level interior design firms.

We interviewed these three to dis-cover what, in their eyes, constitutes a quality piece of workmanship; what they want to see in absence of being able to physically examine the entries and more.

Window Fashion Vision: What’s your history with the Ingenuity Work-room competition?

Brandi Renee Day: I first entered in 2005 and won second place. That was the first time my work was published and I was so excited. I put that picture and article in the very front of the binder that I took to my clients to show them my work.

Karen Barnes: In 2009, I made some beautiful arched, box-pleated valanc-es as top treatments over interlined drapery panels. I was very proud of that treatment, so it was my first entry and I was thrilled to receive an award. In subsequent years, I entered layered valances over motorized, relaxed Roman shades and a large, bowed, shaped cornice.

Ingenuity Workroom competition roundtable

The EyeWFV: What are you looking for-ward to in the judging process?

David Dawson: Of course, I’m eager to see all of the innovative work submitted. But this is also an opportunity for me to discover the processes these workrooms used to create these designs. Seeing how people from differ-ent parts of the country approach a project is very interesting. It’s always fascinating how regional our work can be sometimes!

WFV: What elements of a project submission will you be examin-ing most closely?

KB: I will be examining most closely workmanship, correct proportions and well-executed installations. DD: Detail in the work and overall

workmanship. I have always worked with an attitude of “the piece must

look as beautiful inside as well as outside,” meaning the inside of Roman shades, pillows or drapery panels must look nice inside, no loose threads, all fin-ished seams, etc. I also consider the ease of how a project looks. Is it overly fussy? Does it make sense in the context? Consider-ations like those are important to me.

BRD: I will be looking for un-usual applications, attention to details and the use of trims and fabrics in “out of the box” type designs.

WFV: What’s your advice for those preparing their entries for the competition?

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KB: Get a good photographer, get some good close-up shots, and carefully write your project description. Don’t wait until the last minute, because then you will be rushing and that won’t be an enjoyable experience!

BRD: I agree—do not skimp on hiring a photographer! And make sure to clearly document—in photos and in your descrip-tions—all the little details that set apart truly custom work.

DD: Be honest and be sincere, as these aspects come through in your work. Don’t get too wrapped up in the “competition.” Just have fun with it and go with the flow. Take praise and criticism seriously but know that these words are to benefit your work in the future. We all like to learn and have fun while doing it.

WFV: If someone is considering entering, but is on the fence, what encouragement would you give?

BRD: Enter, enter, enter. This is your opportunity to shine.

DD: Competition can be a great learning experience. Putting forth your best effort amongst your peers is always rewarding and satisfying (albeit scary at times).

KB: I absolutely agree. Take the opportunity to enter and don’t worry if you might win or not, because you will grow in the process.

WFV: For Karen and Brandi, how has winning in the workroom competition impacted your business?

KB: My business has grown substan-tially since 2009. We moved to a new location, as our projects were becom-ing larger and we needed more space to accommodate them.

We promote the fact that we have won these awards on our website, on our brochures, on all our market-ing materials that we give to interior designers, on our business cards, and in our signature line on all emails. I feel the interior designers we work with have greater confidence in us, knowing we can handle anything they bring us.

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BRD: I now have a wall of award pictures in my offices and we use the press releases and announcements in our social media. The world of design has changed so much and you almost have to become a rock star to stand out when people google you. Every site you put your information on wants content and there is nothing better than award-winning designs. I have links to pictures of these designs on my email and website.

I approach every job now as an op-portunity to have an entry. I already had two amazing ones planned for this year, but since I agreed to judge, I will have to wait until next year to submit more inspiring designs! V

Brandi Renee Day, Brandi Renee Designs, Southlake, TX

Barnes’ Workroom of the Year project from 2011, as featured on the cover of that year’s July/August issue. To see some of Day’s winning projects, just take a look at both the January/February and March/April is-sues from 2015—she won awards in both the Envision Design and Ingenuity Workroom competitions.

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Classically Chic

A pagoda valance can be as exotic or as classic as you like—it all depends on the fabrics and the details, while the underly-

ing structure remains consistent. “But it’s important to keep in mind that when you create anything with curves, make sure

your templates and patterns are symmetrical,” explained Jill Ragan Scully. V

Step 1: Start by determining your overall shape for the design and dividing it in half directly on the face board, prior to cutting. Take some pattern paper and trace over the half, cut out and flip over to trace the remaining half.

Step 2: Cut the face board using a circular saw for any straight cuts and a jigsaw for any curved cuts. Cut out a top dust board the same width as the face board.

Step 3: Determine where to cut the flexible lauan plywood for the curved sides of the pagoda and very carefully cut with a circular saw. Since this product bends easily, I suggest either clamping it down or have someone hold the board while you cut.

Step 4: Dry fit frame together.

Step 5: Pre-drill all holes, then screw the face and the sides directly into the dustboard.

Step 6: With a pin nailer, nail the bendable lauan into the sides of the face board. It is a good idea to put a little wood glue in between the pieces before nailing.

Step 7: Lay your assembled frame on the Dacron. With a permanent marker, trace around the frame to make a pattern to cut the Dacron.

Step 8: Adhere the Dacron to your face frame by using adhesive spray.

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Step 9: Adhere the Dacron to your face frame by using adhesive spray.

Step 10: Place the lining inside the frame and staple at the edges/cor-ners, cutting away any excess.

Step 12: Place the face fabric over the interlining, stapling and trimming as in step 11. If you run into issues with the curves, just carefully clip into strips as shown here. Do this almost all of the way to the front, as this edge will be covered.

Step 11: Place the interlining over the front of the pagoda cornice. This really helps smooth out the Dacron un-derneath, especially when using thin-ner fabrics. Staple to the top, around sides into the inside of the frame, as well as the bottom underside. Interlin-ing has a little stretch to it, so don’t be afraid to tug.

Step 13: Apply your welt cord to the front frame, joining as necessary.

Step 14: Using a bias facing strip of fabric (about 4" wide), staple your tack strip to the front inside edge to create a tight edge and finish off the inside edge (the cuts you made in the previous step).

Step 15: Pull this facing to the backside and staple. Make sure these staples are spaced evenly away from the edge and also cover the staples in previous steps. If you make a mistake, just remove and re-staple. Cut off excess fabric.

Step 16: Repeat this step to cover the sides, making sure to cut enough bias strip to return to the inside of the frame as shown. Staple and cut off excess fabric.

Step 17: I glued brush fringe to the bottom edge. Secure this with metal push pins while it dries.

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A : Yes! Somfy has a solution for that. Our LT30 Roll Up WireFree™ motor is a perfect choice for your project. This motor can be battery-powered with a 12V DC Reloadable Battery Tube. This can be taken a step further to harness the power of the sun with our Wire-Free™ Solar Pack kit which includes a solar panel, a reloadable battery tube, 10 Ni-MH batteries, and mounting accessories. (For general reference, this motor can also be powered by a 12V DC plug-in transformer). We offer a full range of compatible interfaces that easily integrate with third party home automation systems regardless of brand or technology. Thus, our Z-wave® to RTS Plug-in Wall Module will allow the control with a SmartThings hub.

Q : What installation support tools are available if I need help while on a job site?

A : Somfy’s Somfy is dedicated to support. Answers to many questions can be found on our website, somfy-systems.com, in the Support section. Here you will find how-to videos, quick reference guides and instructions and even detailed databooks with specification informa-tion that may be useful. A particularly handy piece is our Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) Pocket Program-ming Guide. Just search for the word “pocket” within the Instructions section. Hard copies are available upon request so help is always with you. And, of course, our Customer Service team is available at 800-647-6639 with convenient hours that cover both the East and West coast time zones.

Q : How can I become a Somfy Ex-pert? Will this put me on your dealer locator, too?

A : To become a Somfy Expert, there are three basic requirements: train-ing, proof of Somfy motorization sales and the creation of a dealer webpage.

Our online training can conveniently be taken anytime, anywhere using any internet connected device. At the end of each module, there are content-related test questions which you are required pass to achieve Expert recog-nition. The next step is to communi-cate proof of your Somfy motorization sales through an easy-to-use online portal. The final requirement is to cre-ate your dealer webpage which will be part of your listing on our consumer website’s dealer locator. Our template makes it easy to distinguish yourself through photos, videos, news, hours and more.

Expert companies can even be found by general online searches for motor-ized window coverings in your area even when users do not discover the Somfy locator itself! Imagine the quali-fied leads. And, have a chance to win a trip to the US Virgin Islands! Visit somfysystems.com/expert-program

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3 Blind Mice Window Coverings6150 Lusk Blvd. B103San Diego, California, United States, 92121Phone: 858-452-6100Toll-free: 800-828-2003Website: www.3blindmiceusa.comContact: Scot Dietz Owner3 Blind Mice Window Coverings Inc. has estab-lished itself as one of the market leaders in the window-coverings industry by providing lifetime quality at an affordable price and industry-leading service before, during, and after the sale. We pride ourselves on our business ethics and we always put our customers first. We offer more than innova-tive window treatments. We take it a step further and guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied with the product, installation, and most important, our people. Brand names: Hunter Douglas, Castec, Century, In-solroll, Vista, SunTek and Hanita Window Film/Tint, Quality Shutters, B & W Manufacturing, Skandia, and Somfy Branches: CA

A A-Ventures Inc. 200 Forsyth Hall Drive Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28208 Phone: 800-798-2291 Website: www.avia-ventures.com Shutter Hardware

abc Sun Control LLC 21525 Strathern St. Canoga Park, California, United States, 91304 Phone: 818-348-6165 Toll-free: 800-340-8969 Website: www.abcsuncontrol.com Contact: Cody Bess production mgr. Manufacturer of motorized screen and retractable awning. Brand names: Mermet, Dickson, Sunbrella, Somfy, Simu, ESI

ABO Window Fashion Corp. Phone: 909/548-0083 4841 Chino Ave. Chino, California, United States, 91710 Phone: 909-548-0083 Toll-free: 866-326-1989 Website: www.abowindow.com Contact: Andy Chen ABO Window Fashion is a factory direct supplier of drapery hardware & accessories. Our products include decorative rods, finials, rings, tiebacks, curtain tracks, traverse rods, aluminum tracks, ripple fold drapery system and various universal components such as angle irons, brackets, batons, sliders, cord locks, tension pulleys, etc. We provide quality products with reasonable prices. Brand names: ABO Branches: CA

Abstrax Inc. 2222 South Dobson Rd. Suite 500Mesa, Arizona, United States, 85202Phone: 480-755-1700Website: www.abstrax.comContact: John Vidalakis Chief Software StrategistAbstrax’s AMI is a complete solution for selling, reselling, and manufacturing custom hard window treatments. AMI instantly performs the calculations to display, price, validate and quote even the most complex shapes. Manufacturers can deliver more complex products faster with virtually zero defects. In actual use, AMI has multiplied profits and production several fold. Laser marking equipment and material handling cards. Brand names: AMI, Enterprise Integrator Trademark(s): Abstrax, The Abstrax logo, AMI, Enterprise Integrator

ADO Corporation851 Simuel RoadSpartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29301Phone: 864-573-2700Toll-free: 800-845-0918Website: www.ADO-USA.comContact: John HaverlandADO offers the industry’s largest selection of wide-width sheer and drapery-weight fabrics. Our exclusive fabric collections help designers create authentic ambience for their clients. With charming patterns, inviting colors and rich textures ADO fabrics evoke down-to-earth familiarity, timeless elegance and effortless functionality. Our work-room can also fabricate a variety of popular styles, including: pleated, rod pocket, grommet, ring top and ripple fold draperies and curtains; roman and austrian shades; panel glides; and our signature product, ADOwrap, an elegant alternative to stan-dard vertical blinds.Brand names: ADOwrap ADOglide ADOshade

all about BLINDS 13407 Ellison Circle Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68164 Phone: 402-431-9999 Website: www.blindsomaha.com Trademark(s): all about BLINDS

All About Fabrics Anderson, South Carolina, United States, 29622Phone: 770-831-3634

Americas Window Covering Buying Network (The Network)28100 N. Ashley Circle, #109Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60048-9479Phone: 847-281-3152Website: www.awcbn.comContact: Paul Van NoyAllan Meyer - President; Paul Van Noy - Managing Director; Laura Burke - National Accounts Man-ager; Carl Movrich - Director. America’s Window Covering Buying Network (The Network) is a national buying and marketing group of independent window covering specialists, designers, and retail stores. The Network’s mission is to provide its members with exclusive buying programs and product promotions that lower their acquisition costs while improving profit margins, strengthen their marketing and advertising while providing education, training and industry certifica-tion with the goal of making each member a suc-cessful window covering business. The Network is NOT a franchise, fabricator, distributor or converter. Brand names: The Network Supplier partners include: B & W Window Fashions Brimar Comfor-tex Window Fashions EcoSmart Kirsch/Lelvolor Lafayette Interior Fashions Norman Window Fash-ions Oxford House Robert Allen Springs Window Fashions/Graber Direct

Americo Inc.P.O. Box 2125 601 E. Barton Ext.West Memphis, Arkansas, United States, 72303Phone: 870-735-4848Toll-free: 800-626-2350Website: www.americo-inc.comContact: Ed Straub gen. mgr.; Jerry Van Houten v.p. salesManufacturer of drapery blackout lamination, verti-cal fabric lamination and Americlear lamination of your fabrics or choose from Americo.

Anderson Fabric Workroom348 Summit Ave WBlackduck, Minnesota, United States, 56630Phone: 218-835-6677Toll-free: 800-328-1791Website: www.andersonfabrics.comContact: Jeanine Weisert Office/Sales ManagerSteve Cochems, President Customer’s-Own-Materials Custom Workroom Residential & Commercial: Draperies, Bedding, Cor-

nices, Upholstery Items, Top Treatments, Swags, Accessories, Custom Shades, Full-line distributor of Graber Blinds & Hardware Brand names: Graber, Roc-lon, Hanes, RollEase

Arabel Inc.16301 NW 49th Ave Miami, Florida, United States, 33014 Phone: 305-623-8302 Toll-free: 800-759-5959 Website: www.arabel.com Contact: Lazaro G. Arrojo sales manager Carlos Meindl, sales manager Distributor of all components, wood, fabric, to manufacturers of vertical blinds, horizontal blinds and roller shades. Brand names: Chloe, Kaylei, Madison, Wind, Waves, Joyce, Sophia, Beverly Hills, Sunset, Simba, Rodeo, Miami, Jacke, Hot, Lisa, China, Debbie, Bark, Boston, Barcelona, Arasilk, Monique, Majestic Trademark(s): Deco PVC

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Ball Chain Mfg. Co., Inc.-BCM Corp741 S. Fulton Ave.Mt. Vernon, New York, United States, 10550Phone: 914-664-7500Website: www.ballchain.comContact: William F. Taubner Dir. of Sales/Mkting; James Taubner VPOnly US manufacturer and largest manufacturer in the world of metal-based ball or beaded type chains and attachments for vertical blinds and shades. Available on spools, in cut lengths, endless loops, or special assemblies. Trademark(s): Shimmerscreen

Bao Song Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.25 Chang Tay St. Hsiao Kang Dist. Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 812Phone: 886-7-8716356Website: www.bsp.com.twContact: Alvin Wu / Marketing ManagerBao Song Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. has been a leading manufacturer and exporter of window blind components in Taiwan for over 30 years. Our production line includes vertical blind parts, roller blind parts, readymade blinds. Factory-direct prices, technical support, high quality products, prompt delivery and good services are all you can benefit from us. Please send us your enquiries. Branches: Intl

Bay Drapery Hardware19310 Redneck Ridge RdTwain Harte, California, United States, 95383Phone: 209-586-4592Website: www.baydrapery.comContact: David Diehl OwnerOur newest website www.simpleperceptions.com offers many of the most popular drapery hardware products. The product lines were specifically cho-sen for their quality, price point and quality con-sistency. Motorization has become the most active category and due to its more complex consider-ations we offer more involved planning services. Brand names: BTX. Gould Design Elements Group LJB LTD Curzon Forest Group Khaya Collection Busche Makita Graber.


Bead Industries11 Cascade Blvd.Milford, Connecticut, United States, 06460Phone: 203-301-0270Toll-free: 800-297-4851Website: www.beadindustries.comContact: Bob Halkowicz Sales Manager. Kevin Mayer International Sales ManagerSupplier of original Metal BEAD CHAIN and at-tachments for the vertical blind industry. Available, ready-to-use on standard spools, cut to length, endless loops and special assemblies. BEAD CHAIN is made in South Korea. ISO 9001-2008 Certified Branches: CT Trademark(s): Bead Chain

Belagio Enterprises4801 W. Jefferson Blvd.Los Angeles, California, United States, 90016Phone: 323-731-6934Website: www.belagioenterprises.comDanny Elyassi, VP of Sales Home decor trims, such as tapes, cords, tassel frines, beaded fringe, tie-backs.

Blynco Window Fashions6530 S. Hinson St.Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89118Phone: 702-871-7606Toll-free: 800-777-7606Website: www.blynco.comContact: Steven Gord President Mike Olsen, Director of Sales Development Diana Gord, Director of Customer Service Wholesale manufacturer of Blynco Window Fash-ions & Graber custom window covering products. Products include roller/solar shades, cellular shades, wood blinds, faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, aluminum blinds, horizontal vinyl blinds, horizontal & vertical sheers, woven woods, roman shades, panel track, wood/fabric cornices and shutters. Full array of motorized blinds, shades and drapery rods for home automation and integration. Serving the window covering industry with excep-tional quality and service for over 25 years.Brand names: Blynco Window Fashions Graber Bali Somfy BTX

BTX Intelligent Fashion LLC10763 Sanden Dr.Dallas, Texas, United States, 75238Phone: (214) 340-2800Toll-free: (800) 422-8839Website: www.btxinc.comContact: Jere Ginaola National Sales Manager; Ben Woodall Marketing ManagerBTX has been an industry leader in motorized window coverings since 1985. Starting with a vision for a niche market, BTX has grown from a one-man operation to a multi-million dollar business serving luxury properties throughout the world. Motorization, once a specialty application, is now a mainstream solution that helps to make residential, commercial, and hospitality environments technologically advanced and user friendly. At the cutting edge of technology, BTX continues to strive forward in the constant pursuit of innovation. The addition of premier fashion by Coulisse and the introduction of the advanced, bidirectional control technology raises window décor to a whole new level. It is a winning combination that offers America’s window covering industry the hottest fashion program in the market supported by renowned BTX Intelligent Fashion technology and a strong technical support team.Brand names: BTX Intelligent Fashion®

Buckeye Metals Industries3238 E. 82nd StreetCleveland, Ohio, United States, 44104Phone: 216-663-4300

Toll-free: 888-657-0701Website: www.buckeyemetals.comContact: Marilyn Schickler v.p. mktg/sales mgr.Marty Lowy, general manager Manufacturer and fabricator specializing in quality components for the window fashion industry. Cus-tom dies and stampings with an in-house tool and die service available. Manufacturers of zinc-plated steel bottomrail weights, ideal for pleated and cellu-lar shades. Also manufactures steel drapery weights.

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CALHOOK6205 So. 231st StreetKent, Washington, United States, 98032Phone: 800-422-4665Toll-free: 800-422-4665Website: www.calhook.comContact: Keith Lee CEO; Gerri Norris Sales Man-agerSupplier of hangers, hooks, and displays for fabric samples, and complete retail store equipment and supplies. Brand names: CALHOOK, CALHANGER, CALCLIP, BOOKHANGER Branches: CO,HI Trademark(s): CALHOOK, CALHANGER, CALCLIP, BOOKHANGER

Carole FabricsPO Box 1436Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30907Phone: 706-863-4742Toll-free: 800-241.0920Website: www.carolefabrics.comContact: Bob Johnson V.P. SalesWholesale manufacturer of custom window treat-ments and bed coverings. National jobber and converter of decorative fabrics. Brand names: Kirsch, Paris Texas, Carole Fabrics, Van Roberts, Tapestria, ConFab Branches: GA Trademark(s): Carole Fabrics, Tapestria, ConFab, Van Roberts, Custom By Carole, Design Essentials, Portfolio of Designs, UltraTouch Lift System

Century Blinds Inc.451 North CotaCorona, California, United States, 92880Phone: 951-734-3762Toll-free: 800-281-3013Website: www.centuryblinds.comContact: Mitch Shapiro - President; William Warren - Sales Manager Manufacturer of rollers shades, roman shades, honeycomb shades, sheer shades, shutters, woven wood shades, horizontal blinds including 3 wood and faux wood and vertical blinds. Ships/supplies nationwide. Branches: CA Brand names: Century Eclipse Shutters

CMI Interiors Inc.15 Brown AvenueSpringfield, New Jersey, United States, 07081Phone: 973-912-0922Website: www.cmiinteriorsinc.comContact: Gary Reinhardt CEO; Jessica Reinhardt Marketing Manager; Stacy Quinn GMCMI is a premiere source for both motorized and manual window covering products serving the interior designer, architectural and home automa-tion community. We offer a complete line of interior and exterior shading and light control products including specialty treatments and controls for home and office automation. In addition, we offer job site consulting as well as a professional measuring and installation service in the NY Metropolitan Area, Long Island, NJ, CT, Eastern PA and where ever the scope of the project requires our experience. CMI repre-sents the finest manufacturers and products from around the world including window covering prod-

ucts and fabrics from the most style conscious mills and motorization and control products from industry leaders. Whether your project is simple or complex CMI has creative solutions for your unique views. Brand names: Lutron Shading Preferred Win-dow Systems Provider and Radio Ra 2 (Level 2) & Homeworks BTX Crestron Shading Solutions Preferred Provider Goelst Somfy Expert COM Soft Treatments and Drapery Designer Natural Woven Shades Visual Creations Classic Woods Coulisse Phiefer Mermet Allure Transitional Shading Castec Hunter Douglas including Alustra Graber The Bradley Collection Drapery Hardware The Finial Company Orion Drapery Hardware USC Drapery Hardware Tableaux Woodfold Shutters Exus Shut-ters Specialty Treatments

Comfortex Window Fashions 21 Elm StreetMaplewood, New York, United States, 12189Phone: 518-273-3333Toll-free: 800-843-4151Website: www.comfortex.comContact: Thomas J. Marusak pres. John Fitzgerald exec. v.p.; Wendy Charbonneau cust. serv. dir.; Mark Bellerose tech. services mgr.Comfortex Window Fashions’ complete line of cellular, Roman, roller and pleated shades, insulat-ing cellular blinds basswood, wood alloy and faux wood blinds, sheer horizontal and vertical window shadings are distributed in every state in the United States and in over 70 countries on five continents worldwide. Our PERSONA line of cellular and roller shades allows you to display your own decorative style. With the innova-tive PERSONA program, you can express your personality with personalized window shades. Solids, Textures, Patterns, and even your personal photos or company logos! With PERSONA Shades, you have the freedom to custom design roller and cellular shades that express your own unique style. You are only limited by your imagination! Distributor of window treatment fabrics, materi-als, components and equipment to the wholesale and retail fabricator trade. In addition, nationwide manufacturer and fabricator supporting retail/designer trade. Originator of proprietary retail fabrication and BlindCrafter program. Comfortex BlindCrafter Program, a comprehensive branding and business approach that unites Comfortex retail fabricators into a nationwide network. Comfortex is committed to exceeding customer expectations by providing quality products and services, establish-ing excellent customer partnerships, developing innovative technologies and remaining a respected name in the window treatment industry. Brand names: Comfortex Window Fashions

Coulisse Inc.Miami Design DistrictMiami, FLORIDA, United States, 33137Phone: 7864492951Website: www.coulisse.comContact: Jop VosWindow decorations are more than just products; they are an expression of style and individuality. This has been Coulisse’s vision since its estab-lishment in 1992, and it has helped to make the business a leading supplier of both ready-made window decoration products for DIY retailers and components for assemblers and wholesalers of made-to-measure products. Coulisse offers its clients a comprehensive range of products, from wooden Venetian blinds to roller shades and from vertical to pleated shades. Thanks to a constant fo-cus on innovation, creativity and flexibility, Coulisse is even capable of starting new trends and antici-pating specific client needs. Coulisse products are developed in the Netherlands and manufactured and distributed through a service-oriented organi-zation through-out the world. Brand names: Coulisse

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Como International 4801 W. Jefferson Blvd.Los Angeles, California, United States 90016Phone: 323-318-8936

Creative Machinery LLC4615 Saddlers Mill RoadLa Grange, Kentucky, United States, 40031Phone: 502-222-1978Toll-free: 800-773-8202Website: www.creativemachinery.comContact: Contact Info: Michael Emery Tueskoes: President; Irmi Tueskoes: Sales, Consultation Service 45 years’ experience in designing and manufactur-ing Labor-Saving Workroom and Fabric handling Equipment. Consulting of profitability of the workroom operation, and setting up and updating workrooms with up to date equipment and system. Tabling: Vertical and Slanted tables also air-oper-ated clamp bars for horizontal tables. Joining and Hemming: Synchronized conveyors available with or without Sewing Machines. Pleat sewing, Tacking: Available as Pleat Sewing and Tacking machine or combined the two operations into one with the semi-Automatic Pleat-sewing-Tacking machine. Cutting: We offer the well-known JR Cutting ma-chine and other heavier ones up to 120”.

CRI Media Inc.PO Box 1656Orange, California, United States, 92856Phone: 714-771-8488Toll-free: 866-210-0150Website: www.charlesrandall.comContact: Pete RandallCRI Media Inc., is a publishing company special-izing in interior design books and decorating apps. Our mission is to provide the best, most com-prehensive books and apps available for interior designers, window decorating professionals, and home decorating enthusiasts.Brand names: Encyclopedia of Window and Bed Coverings The Window Decorating Book The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book Drapery Gallery (app)

Custom Designs8114 Market StreetWilmington, Connecticut, United States, 28411Phone: 910-686-2957Toll-free: 877-569-9025Website: www.customdesignsinc.comContact: Becky Wright mgr.Workroom for interior decorators specializing in window treatments, bedspreads, pillows, shams and accessories. Brand names: P. Kaufman, Wa-verly, Mill Creek, Gruber

D Danmer Custom Shutters Inc. 8000 Woodley Avenue Van Nuys, California, United States, 91406 Phone: 818-576-8200 Toll-free: 800-445-5333 Website: www.danmer.com Contact: Mark Baraghimian president; Ted Neiman VP Wholesale and Fabricator Sales; Debbie Snider sales manager/CA DANMER designs, manufactures and installs both traditional wood, and contemporary synthetic cus-tom plantation shutters. We offer custom shutter panels and frames ready to install domestically and internationally. We also offerThermalite.

Davis Drapery Hardware1675 Rollins Road, Suite CBurlingame, California, United States, 94010Phone: 650-692-0360Website: www.davisdraperyhardware.comContact: Renato De Jesus pres.; Bhee De Jesus v.p.; Charina Cruz oper. mgr.Fabricator and distributor of a complete line of drapery rods, workroom supplies, and silk fabrics. Serving interior designer, window covering retailer, drapery installers, and workrooms in the San Francisco and bay area. Brand names: Kirsch, J.L. Anthony, The Finial Co., Marmelstein, Claire, Select

Design Elements Group Phone: 214/819-30001234 Medical District Drive Suite ADallas, Texas, United States, 75207Phone: 214-819-3000Toll-free: 866-484-6004Website: www.designelementsgroup.com Contact: Chris Bond - PresidentUnique decorative drapery hardware to the trade. Choose from many materials, styles and finishes to meet all your client’s needs.

Designer Shades302 Superior Street, PO Box 146Delta, Ohio, United States, 43515Phone: 419-822-4967Website: designershadesworkroom.comContact: Leslie A. Zalecki PresidentCOM, to the trade only, custom shade and valance workroom. Branches: OH

Designers Hardware & Supply11200 Cox RoadConroe, Texas, United States, 77385Phone: 281-419-7749Website: www.designers-hardware.com [email protected]: TJ MartinezWe manufacture our own line of Decorative Wood and Iron Drapery Hardware in 15 custom hand finishes with our own UNIQUE decorative Facia options for traversing or functional drapery ap-plications. We also provide hardware from Select, Kirsch, Finial Company, Paris Texas Hardware, Iron Arty by Orion and House Parts. TABLEAUX Faux Iron Traceries, Drapery Linings and Workroom Supplies round out our complete offering. With over 28 years in the industry, we understand the needs of this dynamic business. Drapery hardware and workroom supplies must be delivered on time and on budget, every time. Give us an opportunity to earn your business. Pricing is always a factor for our distributed products from Select and Kirsch, so we will always offer the lowest pricing on stock items. Brand names: Designers Hardware Wood & Iron Collection Select Drapery Hardware Kirsch Finial Company Paris Texas Hardware Iron Art by Orion House Parts TMS Menagerie BTX Motorization Somfy Tableaux Faux Iron Traceries Amore Conso Graber Hanes Drapery Linings

dofix No Sew, Inc.1947 Ironway DriveSanford, Michigan, United States, 48657Phone: 989-687-7999Website: www.dofix.com

Draperies.com5500 N. Peck Road Arcadia, California, United States, 91006 Phone: 626-471-9980 Toll-free: 888-266-1238 Website: www.draperies.com Contact: Sam Choi Director. Mark Choi General Manager. Manufacturer and importer of residential, commercial and cubicle drapery hardware and workroom findings. Branches: CA Trademark(s): Draperies.com

DSC Window Fashions5570 W. 60th AvenueArvada, Colorado, United States, 80003Phone: 303-423-5151Toll-free: 800-873-0000Website: www.dscwindowfashions.comContact: Richard W. Robertson Sr. PresidentA preferred Graber fabricator, DSC has been in business for 50 years. We created and manufac-ture the best Roman shade on the market: Hi-Tech Fabric Shades (in our fabric or yours) plus we manufacture and distribute Graber blinds and shades, Eclipse Shutters, our own sunscreen line, and a host of other high-quality product lines. DSC is committed to competitive pricing, quick turn around and trained, friendly customer service. Brand names: Hi-Tech Fabric Shades, Graber, Eclipse Shutters, Nanik, Sheer Radiance, Vienna, Insolrol, The Fabrics Collection Solar and Roller Shades Trademark(s): Hi-Tech Shades

Dynamic Draperies Inc.1246 S. Little Creek Road Dover, Delaware, United States, 19901 Phone: 302-734-1101 Toll-free: 888-734-1101 Contact: Joel S. Kusner President; Barbara Camp-bell contract sales mgr. Specializes in all areas of window treatments from draperies to horizontal and vertical blinds, drapery hardware, cubicle track and top treatments. Also manufactures bedspreads, cubicle curtains, shower curtains and provides nationwide installation. Brand names: Kirsch, Graber, Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Makita

E Eclipse Shutters 1327 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee, Georgia, United States, 30024 Phone: 877-874-8877 Website: www.eclipseshutters.com Contact: Tom Lowenstein Eclipse® Shutters with new UltraSatin™ Finish achieves the look of a premium painted shutter. Eclipse Shutters offer beauty, value and durability that will stand the test of time with minimal care. Made of Polyresin 3™, Eclipse Shutters are ideal for humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. They will never have to be re-finished and will not warp, chip, crack, peel or fade. Perfect for both residen-tial and commercial applications • GREENGUARD® Gold Certified • Child Safe Design • NFPA701 Fire Retardant • 25-Year Warranty • 7-Day Production Check out our new website for more information: www.eclipseshutters.com Brand names: Eclipse® Shutters

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Elite Textile, Inc.213 E. 7th StreetLos Angeles, California, United States, 90014Phone: 213-689-3247Website: www.elitetextileinc.comContact: Arman Demir; Herman DemirConverter and Importer of 60 and 118” sheers, Poly/Cotton jacquards as well as Burn-Outs, and Embroideries are some of other items that carry in stock. 100%Cotton Velvets, 8-12 oz. Ducks, Canvas, and Basket weave constructions with many colors to choose from. 100% Polyester Velvet that passes NFPA 701 as well as wide variety of Fire Retardant Sheers that are 60” or 118” wide. Brand names: Premier Home Trademark(s): Elite Home Fashions Unique Home Decorations

Essex Sales & Marketing Group, Inc.Essex Sales & Marketing Group Inc.301 Route 17 SouthHillburn, New York, United States, 10931Phone: 845-368-4444Toll-free: 877-92-ESSEXWebsite: www.esmginc.comContact: Adam YoskowitzA tradition of excellence for over 75 years. Exclu-sive sales agents for Springs Window Fashions offering the complete Graber product line. Drapery Hardware Distributors for Graber, Dakota, Gould, House Parts, Select, Paris Texas Hardware The Final Company, Forest Drapery Hardware, Bushe and Zabala. Brand names: Graber Dakota Drapery Hardware Gould New York House Parts Select Drapery Hard-ware Paris Texas Hardware The Finial Company Forest Drapery Hardware Bushe Zabala

Exciting Windows!7758 Wisconsin Avenue, #308 Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814 Phone: 301-907-8881 Toll-free: 877-874-8877 Website: www.excitingwindows.com Contact: Steve Wishnow Inquiries: 1-888-333-8981 [email protected]

F Fabrik Fashions, LLC 9008 Deer Valley Court Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States, 28173 Phone: 704-541-1037 Contact: Jerome Ohnstad Fabrik Fashions consists of a father, daughter team with over 40 years of collective experience in the industry. Their wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the textile industry is strongly sought after, as well as their offerings. Fabrik Fashions represents Indiana Coated Fabrics as the only authorized sales representatives in the United States and Canada. ICF offers an array of 4-ply fiberglass fabric that is manufactured and stocked in Indiana, USA. Fabrik Fashions also represents the German manufacturer, Junkers & Muellers, in the United States and Canada, offering over 4,000 skus of roller shades, verticals, pleated, panel track blinds, screens and more for both residential and commercial application. All skus are stocked in Germany and more than 400 skus are stocked in Illinois, USA. Fabrik Fashions is now accepting appointments to present its multifaceted collection.

Fabritec Designs 7531 Coldwater Canyon Avenue North Hollywood, California, United States, 91605 Phone: 818-503-8300 Toll-free: 800-828-2500 Website: www.castec.com Contact: Gerry Castellaw, CEO; Geoff Walling, CFO; Dede Armstrong, Sales & Customer Service Manager; Leanna K Samples, Product Development

and Marketing Director. High-end custom window fashions manufacturer specializing in motorization systems, fabric window fashions, window shadings, and natural woven shades for both residential and light commercial markets. Fabritec offers a comprehensive selection of motors from all the leading motor and home automation sources for all of their window fashions. The motorization program is supported by a highly trained staff with the knowledge and the experience to help the dealer right size the motor system to the window fashion. Fabric window fashions include custom made roman shades, draperies, valances, cornices, pillows, and just about anything that can be crafted with fabric. In addition to offering a comprehensive line of classic designer fabrics, Fabritec Designs will also work with just about any COM fabric. Fabritec’s window shadings program features a large selection of solar and decorative shade materials that can be make into roller shades, folding roman shades, skylight shades, greenhouse shades and specialty suspension systems. The Natural Woven Shades collection includes an extensive assortment of exclusive natural weaves available in a variety of styles using high-end roman shade construction techniques. The brand names include Castec’s Custom Fabric Treatments, Simplicities, Style Studio, Fabric Studio, Natural Woven Shades, Simple Solar Solutions, Home and Castle, Custom Roll Shade, Castec Private Label, Design Studio

Fairway Shutters 2028 Francis Street Ontario, California, United States, 91761 Phone: 909-532-8819 Website: www.fairwayshutters.com Contact: Adrian Fan Fairway Shutters is based in the logistical hub of Ontario, California since 2009. We wholesale custom Basswood and Vinyl Shutters to resellers in the west coast and distributors’ nationwide. We cater wood or vinyl components for large volume manufacturers. Additionally, we carry a large selection of light filtering shade fabrics for all roller shade manufacturers. We believe in delivering quality at highly competitive rates, customer satisfaction and providing solution to support our customers is our top priority. Contact us today! Brand names: Fairway Shutters, Sunmate

Fix My Blinds Inc. 615 Conrad Street Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80915 Phone: 719-597-0696 Website: www.fixmyblinds.com We sell many different types of blind and shade repair parts for the professional repair person and do it yourselfer. We provide free instructional videos for many of our products and troubleshooting help for most types of blinds.

Forest Drapery Hardware2500 Donn DriveCartersville, Georgia, United States 30120 Phone: 678-721-0004Toll-Free: 678-721-0004Website: www.www.forestdh.comContact: Anne DoranHeadquartered in Cartersville, GA, Forest Drapery Hardware is an importer of Forest Drapery Track Systems including motorized tracks. Unique to the industry, all motors have a 10-year warranty and feature Touch Impulse Technology. Additional products include an extensive collection of decora-tive wood and metal drapery hardware as well as roller shades - both chain and spring operated. For the workroom Forest offers Eisenkolb machines to automate your cutting, pleating, grommeting and other production processes. Forest Drapery Hard-ware is committed to trust in their products and the best possible service to their customers.

Frenk USA LLC5127 B Park DriveFredericksburg, Virginia, United States, 22408Phone: 540-898-7574Toll-free: 800-234-7574Contact: Don FrenkFrenk USA distributes Benthin, Faber and other manufacturers component and production equip-ment for roller shades. Chain mechanisms, springs, tubes, brackets, fabric and production equipment. Brand names: Benthin, Frenk USA also sells roller shade fabrics. Brand names Elite & TOPs. We also sell shade cutting tables and fabric welders.Brand names: Benthin (formerly Faber) for compo-nents Elitex for screen fabric & blackout fabrics

FUA Window Coverings899 S Castell AvenueNew Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130Phone: 8306080694Toll-free: 888-412-0606Website: www.gotofua.comNatural ShadesBrand names: Artisan Collection Artisan Leather Banana Shades

G Gabys1311 Dragon StreetDallas, Texas, United States, 75207Phone: 214-748-6644Toll-free: 800-299-4229Website: www.gabys.comContact: Jean Astie pres.Manufacturer of wrought iron furniture and drap-ery hardware. Branches: TX

GENES Industry Inc620 S. Jefferson Street, #APlacentia, California, United States, 92870Phone: 714-996-7777Toll-free: 800-441-2024Contact: William Chou Pres. Pat Huang, Sales Manager Mfg & Distributor of 2 and vertical blind compo-nents. Mfg & Distributor of EZ-Lift cordlock and cordtilter. In-house roll-forming of 2”x2”, 2”x1-1/2” headrail, square/hex rod. Brand names: EZ-Lift, Wood-A-Like, Vertislim, Genes 11, Genes 77, Attractions Branches: CA,TN

Gould NY Drapery Hardware840 Barry StreetBronx, New York, United States, 10474Phone: 718-893-9370Toll-free: 800-223-8990Website: wwtgould.comContact: Richard Holmes-VP Marketing Gene Carozza-VP Purchasing Jaime Escobar-VP Manu-facturingGould NY Drapery Hardware, Quality drapery hardware since 1872. Gould is a manufacturer of decorative Drapery Hardware-Wood, Resin, Iron, Machined Metal, I-Beam and Spectrack Chan-nel Track. Our extensive choices of finishes, sizes and product designs allow you to create uniquely beautiful window treatments. Custom finishes are also available wherein we can match any paint manufacturers color, trim or fabric. All finishing is done in our factory in NY and our wood poles are made in the USA.DECORATIVE WOOD: Gould offers four pole styles, smooth, reeded, rope twist and bamboo, 50 finials, four pole diameters ( 1-3/8, 2, 2-1/4 and 3 inch), 37 finishes plus custom finish-ing. WOOD TRAVERSE POLES: Gould introduced Wood Traverse Poles to the Window Treatment Industry over 50 years ago. VISIT OUR WEB SITE TO SEE OUR WOOD TRAVERSE POLES. Our Wood


Traverse poles use a full-round pole unlike the others that use a wood fascia and visible aluminum track. Gould traverse poles are crafted to be aes-thetically pleasing and engineered to be very ro-bust. The largest selection in the industry in all di-ameters all finishes, with heavy-duty wood rings or carriers. Double traverse poles are also available. MOTORIZATION: Cord drive motors are available for new and existing Gould Traverse Poles. MA-CHINED METAL: Our Metalware Collection consists of finely machined and hand finishes components of solid brass and stainless steel. The collections include 1” and 1 3/8” poles, elegant modern finial and bracket styles and are available in Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Satin Brass and Bronze finishes WROUGHT IRON: Ironcraft consists of forged and cast finials in rustic designs and are available in 11 hand-applied finishes. ALUMINUM TRACK: Heavy Duty and Hand bendable I-Beam track, Standard and Heavy Duty Spectrack Channel Track. Brand names: Fashion Avenue Ironcraft Metalware Fine Finishes Specktrack.

HHanes Fabrics Company500 N. McLin Creek Road Conover, North Carolina, United States, 28613Phone: 800-430-8296Toll-free: 800-430-8296Website: www.hanesfabrics.comContact: Tim Allen Marketing Manager Hanes Fabrics is the leading converter and dis-tributor of premium drapery linings nationally. Our focus is to provide the best quality products at a fair price, delivered with unmatched customer service. Brand names: OutBlack, Classic Napped, Classic Sateen, Ruby Plus, Satinsheer, Cotton Deluxe, Heavy Flannel, Interlining, Bump Cloth, Eclipse, Flame’trol, Branches: AZ,CA,CO,IN,MS,NJ,TX,WA Trademark(s): OutBlack (TM) TempAssure (TM) Flame’trol (TM) Brand names: OutBlack Classic Sateen Ruby Plus Heavy Flannel Apollo

Hartmann & Forbes 10655 SW AveryTualatin, Oregon, United States, 97062Phone: 503.692.9313Toll-free: 888.582.8780Website: www.hfshades.comWindowcoverings, Wallcoverings and Textiles handcrafted of sustainable natural materialsBrand names: Natural Windowcoverings Natural Woodblinds Natural Wallcoverings

Hauser Shade Co. 1150 South 2nd StreetRichmond, California, United States, 94804Phone: 510-234-8850Toll-free: 800-466-8840Website: www.hausershade.comContact: Ken Hauser - PresidentVictoria Jones - Marketing Manager Hauser Shade was originally founded by Louis Hauser in 1910 as California Shade Cloth Company, distributing painted shade cloth to the finest homes and establishments in the western United States. In 1937, the company adopted its current name and has been committed to serving archi-tects, decorators, specialists, and select retailers in commercial and residential applications ever since.Today, we remain a family owned and operated firm, specializing in manufacturing the highest quality bead-and-reel, motorized, spring roller, and glide roller shade systems. Each shade system can be made in a variety of sun screen and decorative fabrics, including hard to find fabrics such as Plisse and Mylar. Clients can choose from quality fabrics made by Phifer, Wilson Fabrics, and Almedahls. In addition, clients have the option to provide their own material for laminating on translucent or blackout materials for a truly one of a kind look.

Each shade is made with quality parts including RollEase clutches and Somfy motors and acces-sories. Our wood spring rollers are made in our factory from sustainably grown Ponderosa pine.With over 105 years of experience, our roller shades have been used in commercial and residen-tial applications from coast to coast. With every project each clients is assured personal attention from a knowledgeable and dedicated staff, many of whom have been with the company for more than twenty years.Brand names: Phifer, Wilson, Almedahls, Somfy, and Rollease

Helser Brothers Inc3294 N Nevada StreetChandler, Arizona, United States, 85225-1124Phone: 480-497-8191Toll-free: 888-346-4257Website: www.helserbrothers.comContact: Jay Helser CEOMark Helser, CFO Anita Boetsma, Client Experi-ence Manager Manufacturer of Artefice, Artigiani , Composi-tions, Evita, Isabella, factory-direct to the trade only. Quick turnaround times. No back orders. No shipping charges for select orders over $100. Distributor for Tableaux faux wrought iron motifs, KS CS Hand Traversing Systems and RBS Roman Blind Systems. Brand names: Artefice - forged steel Artigiani - wrought iron Compositions - crystal, ceramic, wood Evita - iron swing arm and motifs Isabella - wood Tableaux - faux wrought iron KS, RBS Branches: AZ Trademark(s): Artefice Artigiani Compositions Evita Isabella

Horizons Window Fashions1705 Waukegan RoadWaukegan, Illinois, United States, 60085Phone: 800-858-2352Toll-free: 800-858-2352Website: www.HorizonShades.comContact: Michael Sloan, National Sales ManagerHorizons Window Fashions is your source for unique window fashions including: Horizons Natural Woven Shades, Horizons Soft Treatments and Horizons Shades of Elegance Roller Shades. In addition, Horizons is also a full-service custom drapery workroom specializing in Fabric Roman Shades, Draperies and Top Treatments. Find out more at horizonshades.com Brand names: Horizons

HT Window Fashions770 south Epperson DriveCity of Industry, California, United States, 91748Phone: 626-839-8866Toll-free: 1-800-879-9512Website: www.htwfonline.comContact: William LiuHT Window Fashions is a wholesale distributor, fabricator, importer & marketer of hard window coverings, fabrics and component parts, sold to volume & (mid-size) purchasers in North America.Brand names: Polaris Richview Blossom New~view SimpleTouch

Hunter Douglas1 1 Blue Hill PlazaPearl River, New York, United States, 10965Phone: 845-664-7000Toll-free: 800-436-7366Website: www.my.hunterdouglas.comContact: Ron Kass President & CEO; Randy Liken Pres./Hunter Douglas Fabrication Div.; Vic Carl-son SVP Corp. Mktg ; Richard Gottuso VP/Gen. CounselPremier manufacturer of custom window fashions including Privacy Sheers, window shadings, honey-comb and pleated shades, Modern Roman Shades, Roman shades, shutters, wood blinds, wood cornices, alternative wood blinds, horizontal and vertical blinds, roller shades, screen shades, woven woods and gliding window panels.Brand names: Pirouette® window shadings; Silhouette® window shadings; Nantucket™ window shadings; Duette® honeycomb shades; Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades; Duette® Architella® Trielle™ honeycomb shades; IllumiCell™ clear inner honeycomb; Applause® honeycomb shades; Design Studio™ Roman Shades; Lumi-nette® Privacy Sheers; The Alustra® Collection; Vignette® Modern Roman Shades; Alustra® Woven Textures®; Skyline® Gliding Window Pan-els; Solera® Soft Shades; Heritance® hardwood shutters; NewStyle® hybrid shutters; Palm Beach™ polysatin shutters; Provenance® woven wood shades; Designer Screen Shades; Designer Roller Shades; Parkland™ wood blinds and cornices; the EverWood® Collection; 2” EverWood® blinds 2½” EverWood® X-tra and WoodMates® alternative wood blinds; Natural Elements™ blinds; Modern Precious Metals® aluminum blinds; Lightlines® and Decor® mini and micro blinds; Celebrity® mini blinds; Hunter Douglas Custom Vertical Blinds; Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds; Somner® Collection Custom Vertical Blinds; Crosswinds® Wood Vertical Blinds; Hunter Douglas Pleated Shades; PowerView™ motorization; Pebble™ Remote; RemoteConnect™ feature; Platinum™ App; PowerRise® 2.1 with Platinum™ Technology; PowerGlide® 2.1 with Platinum™ Technology and Power Tilt™ with Platinum™ Technology motorized wireless control systems; LiteRise® cordless lifting system; UltraGlide® retractable cord lifting system; UltraGlide® 2 Click and WalkAway™ lifting system; Top-Down / Bottom-Up Tilt Anywhere™; Silhouette A Deux™ dual roller system; SimpleLift™ cordless lifting system; MicroShield™ anti-microbial fabric protection.

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Insolroll Window Shading Systems 637 S. Pierce AvenueLouisville, Colorado, United States, 80027Phone: 800-447-5534Toll-free: 800-447-5534Website: www.Insolroll.comContact: Earl CorneliusEarl Cornelius, National Sales Manager. Manufacturer and distributor of 3 roller shade pro-grams to meet every commercial and residential need: Insolroll® Interior Solar Screen and Blackout Shades, Oasis® Solar Screen Patio and Window Shades and Insolroll Elements™ Decorative Roller Shades. We manufacture retractable insect screens for patios and windows, and provide custom digital printing on roller shades. Our Insolroll Elements™ line of decorative roller shades offers 5 opacities: Sheer, Semi-sheer, Solar Screen, Translucent and Blackout. Trademark(s): Insolroll®, Oasis®, Insolroll Ele-ments™.Brand names: Insolroll® Interior, Oasis® Solar Screen Patio & Window Shades, Insolroll Ele-ments™ Decorative Roller Shades

JJim Fine Wooden Products Co LtdNO 5 Beihuan St Hailin Economic DevHailin, China, 157100Phone: 86-453-58715Toll-free: 888-979-4355Website: www.jimfineshutters.comContact: Peter Wang, Sales Manager A wooden shutters and shutter components manufacturer. Branches: CA

Jo Dee’s Inc.3608 Beechwood Pl.Riverside, California, United States, 92506Phone: 951-683-4951Toll-free: 888-888-1899Website: www.jodeesinc.comContact: Jim Waddell We carry 7 sizes of Sealah no-sew adhesive in 5 & 30 yard rolls, no-sew adhesive sheets 6x 11”, no-sew adhesive wire.

KKasmir Fabrics3191 Commonwealth DriveDallas, Texas, United States, 75247Phone: 214-631-8040Toll-free: 800-527-4630 Website: www.kasmirfabrics.comContact: Linda Kasmir: C.E.O.; Dale Jones: C.O.O.; Laurie Paquet: Senior Sales Manager Kasmir Fabrics is a nation-wide supplier of fabrics, trims, decorative hardware and custom workroom services to the Interior Design Industry. Brand names: Kasmir Branches: MO Trademark(s): Kasmir Fabrics

KemTex Contract Inc.2639 Manana DriveDallas, Texas, United States, 75220Phone: 800-201-4686Toll-free: 800-201-4686Website: www.kemtex.comContact: Ed Gold Vice PresidentTeresa Rubio Commercial Estimator

LLafayette Interior Fashions3000 Klondike Road, PO Box 2838West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47906Phone: 765-464-2500Toll-free: 800-342-5523Website: www.lafayetteinteriorfashions.comContact: Denise Schenck Brand ManagerBridgette Morgan, Director of Marketing One source interior fashions supplier of custom products including Soft Fashions, Shutters, Tran-sitional Shades, Sheer Shadings Wood, Aluminum and Vertical blinds, Cellular, Roman and Roller Shades; stock products and accessories including cut yardage, trimmings, drapery hardware and supplies. Dawn to midnight customer service and Lafayette Express Delivery. Brand names: Lafayette Branded products - Allure Transitional Shades Allure Sundown Transitional Shades Allure Coupletaire Allure Visionaire Tenera Sheer Shadings Parasol Cellular Shades Discover-ies Verticals Sheer Visions Verticals Genesis Roller Roman & Panel Track Shades Season Vue TLC Ro-man Shade Child-Safe Lifting Systems Manh Truc Roman Roller & Panel Track Shades Woodland Harvest Custom Shutters Heartland Woods Fidelis and WonderWood Faux Wood Blinds Interior Mas-terpieces Soft Fashions Select Masterpieces Fabric Collection Essential Beginnings Soft Fashions Embellishment Trimmings Kirsch Hardware

Lancaster & Associates, Inc.10910 Alder CircleDallas, Texas, United States, 75238Phone: 214-340-0359Toll-free: 888-258-1676Website: www.lancasterandassoc.comContact: Philip A. Clemmons PresidentLancaster & Associates, Inc. has been a leader in the window covering industry for over 30 years. Specializing in unique, high quality window cover-ings, L&A provides all services from the initial design to the completed installation and follow-up. We can provide services that include measuring, installation, drapery & shade fabrication, custom hardware fabrication, consultation with contrac-tors, electricians, carpenters as well as full coordi-nation with AV and lighting control providers. Brand names: J.L. Anthony Distinctive Drapery Hardware Lutron BTX Somfy Qmotion Goelst Xentric Ona Drapery Creative Designs Interna-tional Western Woo JAB Zabala Busche Deco & Deco Campbell Ironworks Hunter Douglas Fashion Tech Sferra Fine Linens Chilewich Upholstery Avon Fabrics.

Larson-Juhl Millwork800 Sum RoadAshland, Wisconsin, United States, 54806Phone: 770-710-7662Website: www.ljmillwork.comContact: Art Ramey, Senior Sales LeaderLarson-Juhl Millwork is a division of Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. As a leader for decades in the custom framing industry, Larson-Juhl now brings its 100-year history of design and manufacturing expertise to a new line of shutter profiles and systems. As a global company, Larson-Juhl has many resources, including a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashland, Wisconsin. This 125,000 square foot facility is home to Larson-Juhl Millwork and specializes in crafting products of the highest quality using American

hardwoods. Though different products, the quality of both the custom frame mouldings and shut-ters benefit from the experience of the team and the innovative manufacturing processes used to ensure consistently beautiful results.

Lassen Window Fashions Inc.1300 N. Jefferson StreetAnaheim, California, United States, 92807Phone: 714-996-6399Toll-free: 888-697-8688Website: www.lassenwf.comContact: Richard Lee CEO; Kevin Yang Op Mgr.Manufacturer & Distributor of 2/2.5” Basswood & Fauxwood Cut Down/Custom Made Blinds; Slats Components. Woven/Natural Fabric & Ventex Shade Material. In-Stock program and Factory Direct Delivery available. Brand names: XPRS Blinds; Ventex Shade Branches: CA Trademark(s): Dresswood; Syntekwood

Lotus & Windoware Inc. 14450 Yorba AvenueChino, California, United States, 91710Phone: (800) 338-8826Website: www.lotusblind.comContact: Ron T SmithOffers the widest selection of stock sizes in the business. Product selection includes 1 Vinyl, 1” Vinyl Plus, 1” Aluminum, 2” Vinyl Plus, 2” Faux Wood, and 3-1/2” Verticals. Maintains distribution facilities in Chino, CA and Memphis, TN. Quick delivery anywhere in the continental U.S. Able to process orders from a single carton to multiple containers. All products meet the United States CPSC total lead content for mini-blinds and NFPA 701 flame test standards. Member of the Window Coverings Safety Council.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.7200 Suter RoadCoppersburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 18036Phone: 610-282-3800Toll-free: 1-888-LUTRON1 (1-888-588-7661)Website: www.lutron.comContact: Customer ServiceLutron Electronics Co, Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of lighting controls, lighting control systems, and shading solutions for residential and commercial applications. Lutron’s automated shad-ing solutions provide near-silent operation and precise control of roller shades, horizontal sheer blinds, fashion pleated shades, fashion honeycomb shades, Venetian blinds, Roman shades, drapery tracks, and Kirbe® vertical drapery. Brand names: Sivoia® QS Sivoia® QS Wireless Serena® Remote-Controlled Shades HomeWorks® QS RadioRA® 2 Caseta™ Wireless

MMasterpiece Shutters 5500 Technology ParkAuburn, New York, United States, 13021Phone: 315-252-7542Website: www.masterpieceshutters.com Contact: Peter Maciulewicz, President; Hilary Ford Account Manager Masterpiece Shutter is a shutter manufactur-ing company specializing in custom printed and engraved shutters. The smooth, flat surface of our shutters provides seamless imagery and blocks more light than conventional shutters. Brand names: Masterpiece Shutters are distributed through Danmer Custom Shutters, www.danmer.com.

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Menagerie by TMS1356 Bennett DriveLongwood, Florida, United States, 32750Phone: 407-339-4768Website: www.tms-menagerie.comContact: Tom Howard - PresidentMenagerie Collection of wood & metal drapery hardware, Custom traverse rods & motorized drap-ery systems up to 30 feet long with 28 decorative wood and metal pole fascia’s - Made in America fabrication. Outdoor drapery hardware. Custom fabricated French rods. Blind and Shade fabrica-tion featuring ‘Coulisse Fabrics and natural Woven Woods, and Sheer Shading. Readymade Outdoor Curtains. New for 2014 “Curtain Bling”: Jewelry for fabrics. Showroom to the trade M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pmBrand names: Menagerie Urban Dwellings Casa Artistica Mélange Casa Outdoor Coulisse Tech Curtain Bling

Merrill Y. Landis, LTD 20 N. ThirdTelford, Pennsylvania, United States, 18969-0249Phone: 215-723-8177Website: www.mylltd.com Contact: Steve LandisA Custom Window Covering Workroom/Distribu-tor. We offer many programs that allow easy pric-ing, yardage calculation and ordering for Custom Window Treatments and related products. We are a family owned business in operation for over 60 years, committed to High Quality and Customer Satisfaction.Brand names: Hardware: Kirsch Gould The Finial Company House Parts Select Paris Texas Graber Somfy Caslan & the new Lite Touch” child safety shades Stout Brothers Michaels Textiles ADO

Modra AutomationPO Box 3150Logan City Dc, Queensland, AustraliaPhone: + 61 7 3200 (UK) Phone: +44-1684-893799 Fax: + 44 1684 311 108 Email: [email protected]: www.modra.comContact: Chris Modra - Managing Director; Alan Palmer - Manager UK OfficeModra machinery delivers productivity through innovation. Modra machines lower production time per blind for the semi-automated operator through to the largest fabricator. Special areas of expertise are wood venetian equipment for cutting, punch-ing and threading wood, PVC and composites, ultra-high speed fabric vertical machines, laser and ultrasonic cutting solutions for hollands, romans, screens and awnings. Brand names: VM3 MK2 Maximiser Vertical Blind Cut & Hem Machine, TVT ‘Turbo’ Cut & Punch Wood Slat Machine, TVL Laddering machine, TVCP Cut & Punch machine, ARP Auto Head Rail Cut/Punch, RBL ‘Laser Cut’ Roller Blind Machine, Modra Roller Blind Cutting Tables, Modra Hoists, M3000 Aluminum Venetian Machine

Motorized Window Treatments 1521 Bourbon ParkwayStreamwood, Illinois, United States, 60107Phone: 224-856-8456Website: www.MotorizedWindowTreatments.netContact: Midwest Sales ManagerSpecializing in manual & motorized hard & soft window treatments, drapery tracks and plantation shutters....No job is too big or too small, we just appreciate the opportunity to work with you.” Let MWT be YOUR PERSONAL motorization, measure, installation and/or sales specialists for:(measure and installation services available in the Chica-goland area only.) ...all hard & soft MANUAL or MOTORIZED window treatments...all nationally recognized plantation shutters...all MANUAL and MOTORIZED drapery tracks...in-house fabrication of Somfy’s Glydea MOTORIZED drapery tracks...retrofitting/motorization of most existing hard and soft manual window treatments...integrating motorized window treatments into all name brand home automation systems...in-home/in-office motorization consultations for any projects in the Chicagoland area. Brand names: Graber Hunter Douglas Somfy and more.

NNibrol 950 Quality Drive Lancaster, South Carolina, United States, 29720 Phone: 803-286-4500 Contact: Marvin Starks - General Manager. Manufacturer of cord, ladder, and decorative tapes for the window coverings industry. Brand names: Nibrol Branches: SC

OOHair Shutters Ltd52001 North Avenue Pubbock, TEXAS, United States, 79403Phone: 806 776-0153Toll-free: 800 582-2625Website: ohair.comContact: Greg GarvinFounded in 1940, O’Hair Shutters, Ltd. is the lead-ing manufacturer of American made, American hardwood, wide-louver shutters and wide-slat venetians. Family owned and operated for four generations, O’Hair Shutters provides the ideal combination of state-of-the-art computer-con-trolled manufacturing and traditional standards of joinery and craftsmanship, resulting in premium custom shutters and venetians precisely tailored for each opening.Brand names: O’Hair Customs O’Hair Exteriors O’Hair Venetians Millwork by O’Hair

Ona Drapery Hardware Co., Inc.5320 E. Arapahoe AvenueBoulder, Colorado, United States, 80303Phone: 303-442-8755Toll-free: 800-231-4025Website: www.onadrapery.comContact: Karl Keishold pres.Wholesale manufacturer of decorative iron drapery hardware. Products and services include name brand drapery hardware and decorative fabrics. Ship to all 50 states. Brand names: Ona, Graber, Vesta, Western Woods, J.L. Anthony, Finestra, Kravet, Fabricut, JF Fabrics, Brimar. Branches: CO Trademark: Ona Drapery Hardware Company, Inc.

Oceanview Window Coverings13281 N.W. 43rd AvenueMiami, Florida, United States, 33054Phone: 1-800-767-8342Toll-free: 1-800-767-8342Website: www.oceanviewblinds.comContact: Mr. Bart Gilpin - National Sales ManagerFor over 45 years Oceanview Window Coverings has been serving the Window Covering Indus-try as a Wholesale Fabricator. Providing the highest Quality and Service to our hundreds of active Dealers at a price point that allows them to be competitive and win orders. Manufacturing custom Blinds and Shades with the highest pos-sible quality and workmanship, and always made in the USA, our Horizontal Blinds are known for their excellent operation and meticulous quality control. Likewise, our Roller Shade Manufacturing Department has grown to become our largest in the company with every shade checked for quality on Inspection Towers by experienced assemblers with the highest attention to detail. In addition, we are known in the industry as the “One-Stop-Shop” because we offer everything from: 1”, 2”, and 2 1/2” Wood, Fauxwood, Composite, Aluminum, and PVC Blinds, Manual and Motorized Roller Shades with every available type of Valance such as 3”, 4”, 5”, and 7” Fascia or 3” and 4” Cassettes, or even Cus-tom Cornices. In addition we fabricate in-house 3/8”, 9/16”, and 3/4” Cellular Shades (Standard and Longitude Sliders) as well as 2”, 2 1/2”, and 3” Sheer Horizontals, PVC and Aluminum Verticals, Wood or Fauxwood or Fabric-Padded Cornices, Bamboo Shades, Flat or Hobbled (Tear-Drop) Roman Shades, and even more! We also like to think of ourselves as a Service company because we know it doesn’t matter what products you sell if your customer has difficulty ordering from you. We pride ourselves on keeping errors to the lowest possible level by double-checking orders at every step of the process and finally ensuring we meet our Due Dates so that our Dealers can shine when they are installing the final product on-time.Brand names: Oceanview Window Coverings, Mer-met, Somfy, Vertilux, Sunteca, Norman Shutters, Tropics Wood Blinds, Skyblinds, Bayview

Onthank Interiors53553 109th StreetDes Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322Phone: 515-278-9001Toll-free: 855-678-9001Website: www.onthank.comContact: Greg FisherOnthank Interiors is a wholesale distributor of win-dow treatments, blinds, shades and drapery hard-ware located in Des Moines, Ia. We supply interior designers, design firms and commercial window treatment contractors in Iowa and surrounding states. At Onthank Interiors we strive to help you grow your business by providing excellent prod-ucts backed by unequaled service and support. We look forward to being your window treatment and drapery hardware supplier.Brand names: Kirsch Hunter Douglas Norman Shutters QMotion Shades Mariak Roller Shades Su-perior Roman Shades & Kirsch Drapery Hardware

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Orion Ornamental Iron Inc. 66918 Tujunga AvenueNorth Hollywood, California, United States, 91605-6212Phone: 877-476-6278Toll-free: 877-476-6278Website: www.ironartbyorion.comContact: Sunil Patel, CEO; Atul Patel, PresidentOrion Ornamental Iron, Inc. is an innovative custom drapery hardware manufacturer based in California where we design, fabricate and hand-finish all of our products. With over 30 years in business, we provide reliable workmanship, fast deliveries, and personalized service. We are best known for our Iron Art collection. It includes a varied array of over 100 finials, rods in many styles, coordinat-ing rings and brackets, and plenty of accessories; all available in 35 beautiful Iron Art finishes or your own custom finish. We offer many traversing system options. Single or double track systems up to 30 feet allow for a wide range of drapery styles. Cord or baton drawn collections include Design-ers’ Choice (Iron, Wood & Italian fascia styles), Tuscany Traversing (lightweight embossed metal), and Deco Lite Traversing (lightweight embossed metal panels). All collections can be motorized with Somfy and most are available with or without rings. Our newest line is Design Art by Orion. In development, we asked designers what they wanted in a hardware line, then catered to their needs. Design Art features:• 58 Décor Finishes, our unique Dual Finish System with 11 Accent Finishes, or your own custom finish• 30 finials to fit more than one size pole with our adaptor system• 18 Rod-Enders for tight spaces• 16 SwissCrystal (24% lead) finials with 29 base styles• 16 Bohemia Crys-tal finials; hand-crafted faceted crystal-glass• An Inlay collection with 10 designs, 10 matching finials, and 10 Decals• Wood poles in 4 sizes and styles: 1-3/8” 2”, 2¼” or 3”; Smooth, Fluted, Rope or Inlay• Manual or motorized traversing • Accessories like brackets, batons, rings, holdbacks, centerpieces, & medallions At Orion, customization is our specialty. Whether it’s creating a finish, fabricat-ing custom parts, or making a custom design, we are delighted to do so. That’s because from idea, to manufacture, to hand painting, it’s all done at Orion, by Orion. We are always proud to say “Made in the USA”Brand names: Iron Art Wood Art Design Art

Ortega Industries13281 NW 43 AvenueOpa-Locka, Florida, United States, 33054Phone: 305-668-0090Toll-free: 1-800-7-ORTEGAWebsite: www.ortegaindustries.comContact: Mr. Bart Gilpin - Sales ManagerFor over 45 years Ortega Industries has been serv-ing the Window Covering Industry as a Wholesale Fabricator. Providing the highest Quality and Service to our hundreds of active Dealers at a price point that allows them to be competitive and win orders. Manufacturing custom Blinds and Shades with the highest possible quality and workman-ship, and always made in the USA, our Horizontal Blinds are known for their excellent operation and meticulous quality control. Likewise, our Roller Shade Manufacturing Department has grown to become our largest in the company with every shade checked for quality on Inspection Tow-ers by experienced assemblers with the highest attention to detail. In addition, we are known in the industry as the “One-Stop-Shop” because we offer everything from: 1”, 2”, and 2 1/2” Wood, Fauxwood, Composite, Aluminum, and PVC Blinds, Manual and Motorized Roller Shades with every available type of Valance such as 3”, 4”, 5”, and 7” Fascia or 3” and 4” Cassettes, or even Custom Cornices. In addition we fabricate in-house 3/8”, 9/16”, and 3/4” Cellular Shades (Standard and

Longitude Sliders) as well as 2”, 2 1/2”, and 3” Sheer Horizontals, PVC and Aluminum Verticals, Wood or Fauxwood or Fabric-Padded Cornices, Bamboo Shades, Flat or Hobbled (Tear-Drop) Roman Shades, and even more! We also like to think of ourselves as a Service company because we know it doesn’t matter what products you sell if your customer has difficulty ordering form you. We pride ourselves on keeping errors to the lowest possible level by double-checking orders at every step of the process and finally ensuring we meet our Due Dates so that our Dealers can shine when they are installing the final product on-time.Brand names: Oceanview Window Coverings, Mer-met, Somfy, Vertilux, Sunteca, Norman Shutters, Tropics Wood Blinds, Skyblinds, Bayview

P Petex Products USA12 Roosevelt Ave. Florida, New York, United States, 10921Phone: 845-651-1720Website: www.petexproducts.comContact: Jacob PollakManufacturer of narrow fabric for vertical blinds, washable & resonated fabric. Great pattern selec-tion, you can choose your own colors. All orders are custom made & could be exclusively branded for you.

PHIFER Incorporated4400 Kauloosa Avenue Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35403Phone: 205-345-2120Toll-free: 800-221-5497Website: www.phifer.comContact: Paula Deason Vice President. Sun Control Prod.; Bill Strickland, National Market Manager, Sun Control Prod. A custom weaver for over 60 years, offering a full line of quality sun control fabrics for interior and exterior applications. Brand names: SheerWeave, SunScreen, SunTex, Super Solar Screen, GeoBella, Phifertex, UltraVue, BetterVue Branches: CA,FLTrademark(s): SheerWeave, SunScreen, Phifertex, GeoBella, BetterVue, UltraVue, SunTex

Plastibec Inc.1825 Lionel-Bertrand Blvd.Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, J7H 1N8Phone: 450-430-9818Toll-free: 800-361-4917Website: www.plastibec.comContact: Angelo SudanoPlastibec is a leading North American manufactur-er extruder and supplier of decorative vinyl vertical louvers, vinyl horizontal slats, and decorative valances. We are an established extrusion com-pany with over thirty years’ experience. Distributor locations across the USA and Canada.Brand names: Providence Collection Executive Valance Ultra-RS Valance Value Collection Sun-screen Collection Drapery Blind Collection Trends of America

Polar Shades520 E SunsetHenderson, NEVADA, United States, 89011Phone: 702-260-6110Toll-free: 877-260-6110Website: www.polarshade.comPrivately owned and operated since 1995, Polar Shades INC, the largest shade manufacturer in Nevada, is an industry leader for providing the ultimate in interior or exterior sun control products with a 21,000 square foot “state of the art manu-facturing facility”, located in Henderson, NV. The quality and service of our products is unmatched in the industry, we are raising the bar in quality all over the country. We are located at 520 E. Sunset

Road, Henderson, NV and are now supplying over 1000 independent dealers nationwide with our shade products for residential, commercial, health care and hospitality projects. In addition, we offer the “All Seasons Retractable Screen” doors, and home automation integration. All of our products are manufactured and assembled here in our fac-tory. Give us a call or come see the Best Built and Best Backed” products in the industry. Use this site as your personal tool to choose the products that are right for you.Brand names: Exclusive PolarTech Fabrics; Somfy; Phifer SheerWeave; Mermet; Ferrari; Alkenz; Twitchel

QQmotion Advanced Shading Systems 33400 CopterPensacola, Florida, United States, 32514Phone: 877-849-6070Toll-free: 877-849-6070Website: qmotionshades.comContact: Cassie MetzgerQMotion automated window coverings are assembled in the United States and sold around the world by a network of premium dealers and partners. QMotion products require no re- wiring and are able—using standard D-cell alkaline batteries—to last years longer than competitors’ battery-operated systems. QMotion products are environmentally friendly, can help reduce energy costs and are safer for homes with small children and pets. Qadvanced automated window shades are the only automated shades on the market that feature a patented manual override. In 2014, QMotion was recognized with CE Pro’s Gold Quest for Quality award for excellence in customer service. Brand names: QMotion Qadvanced Roller Shades QMotion Qadvanced Honeycomb shades QMotion Motorized Drapery Rods

The Quilting House 16872 Millikan AvenueIrvine, California, United States, 92606Phone: 949-476-7090Toll-free: 888-615-2206Website: www.quiltinghouse.comContact: Sheri Shields pres.; Richard Shields CFOWholesale bedding, drapery and slipcover manufacturer to the interior design trade only.


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Rockland Industries, Inc. PO Box 17293Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21297Phone: 410-522-2505Toll-free: 800-876-2566Website: www.roc-lon.comContact: Stanley Fradin pres.Manufacturer and supplier of quality drapery lin-ings in the U.S. for the residential and commercial industries. Presently exporting a full line of Roc-lon brand blackouts, flame retardants and other linings with special finishes to over 88 countries. Newest addition to the complete line is the Roc-lon® Americana Collection of Decorative Blackouts, a collection of textured all-in-one printed blackout fabrics featuring eight distinctive patterns that combine fashion with blackout, flame resistance, insulation and noise control. Brand names: Roc-lon® Rain-No-Stain® Thermal-Suede® Textralon-S™

RollEase, Inc.200 Harvard AvenueStamford, Connecticut, United States, 06902-6320Phone: 203-964-1573Toll-free: 800-552-5100Website: www.rollease.comRollEase designs, manufacturers, and markets manual operating systems and accessories for the window covering industry. The company also distributes several leading fabrics for use on roller blinds to control daylight and maximize energy savings. Founded in 1980, RollEase has become the essential source of innovative and high-quality window covering products worldwide. The Roll- Ease award-winning lift systems are considered the finest manually operated lift systems available. These systems are used in some of the world’s most significant locations where quality and reli-ability are required. RollEase serves all segments of the window covering industry including OEM’s, fabricators, workrooms, commercial, contractors, interior designers, architects, retailers, online and mail order catalogs. RollEase Inc., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, has National distribution through warehouses in Connecticut, North Carolina and Arizona. There is a growing international dis-tributor network worldwide, for cost-effective ful-fillment. RollEase has a full-time staff of employees in Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Distribu-tion, Engineering, R&D, and Sales & Marketing.Proprietary clutches headrails fascia & cassette systems Roman shade control devices safety com-ponents fabric motorization specialty productsBrand names: Galaxy Skyline R-Series clutches VersaRail Audraguard EasyRoll Spring Assist Dis-tributor for Alkenz and Almedahls fabrics.

Romanzia Window Covering Specialties658 25th Street, PO Box 72Chetek, Wisconsin, United States, 54728Phone: 715-924-2960Toll-free: 800-338-7201Website: www.romanzia.comContact: Jean Hunsinger gen. mgr.Manufacturer of window covering specialties including COM Roller Shades and Roman Shades, Sheerweave Roller Shades and Roman Shades, Panel Track Shades, and Motorized Shades.

Rose Lace & Braid259 Elm PlaceMineola, New York, United States, 10018Phone: 212-279-8996Toll-free: 800-888-2776

Royal Windows, Inc.606 Fountain PKWYGrand Prairie, Texas, United States, 75050Phone: 214-412-1189Toll-free: 800-872-2693Website: www.royalwindowsinc.comContact: Daniel S. O’Neill V.P. Sales and Marketing; Kathy Phathanodom ControllerRoyal Windows is a wholesale manufacture of custom-made window treatments for building contractors, interior designers and retailers. Royal Windows produces complete line of wood, PVC, composite and aluminum blinds, cellular, sheer shades, arches, eyebrows, wood and composite shutters. Brand names: Comfortex, Redi-Shade Branches: TX

SSafe-T-Shade7930 West Kenton Circle, Suite 150Huntersville, NC, USA, 28078Phone: 336-228-6000Fax: 704-269-1500Website URL: www.safetshade.comContact Info: Chrissy NeeseSafe-T-Shade, LLC is a company that manufactures specialized, “Cordless Safe”™ lifting systems, accessories and retrofitting kits that eliminate the risk of infant strangulation, while improving the fashion of your window coverings. All of our systems and products have been tested and reviewed by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as outside testing laboratories such as Bureau Veritas. In 2013 the introduction of the Fashion Wand™ and the Ring Lock™ to the market has been overwhelmingly positive and amazingly rewarding based on the positive feedback by consumers, designers, installers, workroom owners and fabricators. The patented and patent pending products line’s appeal traces directly to the late Bill Vestal’s design features that deliver: Fashion, Function, Value and of course, Safety. Safe-T-Shade, LLC is committed to providing “Cordless Safe”™ lifting systems to answer the demand for cordless products that are easy to operate and esthetically pleasing to all.

Sani Fabrication Solutions1327 Northbrook Pkwy, Suite 410Suwanee, Georgia, United States, 30024Phone: 770-995-2256Toll-free: 866-438-3810Website: www.saniusa.comContact: Rod ButlerManufacturer, designer, and distributor of fabrica-tion equipment for roller shades, horizontal blinds, woven woods, pleated and honeycomb shades. Machines available include Cutting Tables, Welding and Folding Machines, Sewing Machines, Cutting and Punching Machines and Assembly/Inspection Hoists. Technical support and consulting including plant efficiency consulting, machine repair and in-stallation, and production training. Large inventory of machines and machine parts. Branches: GA Brand names: Sani ASCO Magnum Holis

SB2 Concepts1901 S. Mountain AvenueMonrovia, California, United States, 91016Phone: 626-256-4800Website: www.sb2concepts.comContact: Judy WongSB2 Concepts distribute roller blind fabrics - spe-cifically in blackouts, light-filtering, decorative and non-pvc materials. We also distribute and provide service and support to Ultratab equipment. Brand names: Shaw of Australia Lienesch Sturge Ultratab

Shutters By R14659 Arminta StreetPanorama City, California, United States, 91402Phone: 818-399-0623Contact: Rafael SanchezShutters by R combines the latest innovations in manufacturing technology with classic attention to materials, craftsmanship and design. Only pro-duced from the best North American Grade A-FAS quality Basswood, we make any shape or size and utilize our three step finishing process maintain-ing the highest quality lacquer finish. Slant Tops/RakeFrench Door Cut-outs Bypass Circles Ovals Sunburst Arch Tops Sandblasted Custom Colors Paint & Stain Lifetime Guarantee When it comes to Shutters, “We do it All”.

ShutterSMART1057 S VailMontebello, California, United States, 90640Phone: 323-728-3023Toll-free: 800-737-4569Website: www.ShutterSmart.comContact: Viken Ohanesian PresidentExtruder and fabricator of poly shutters, polyclad hardwood shutters and wood shutters. Supplier of shutter components, panels and finished shutters. Branches: CA,FL Brand names: ShutterSMART MiraMonte Mira-Monte Premier AllView.

Skandia Window Fashions270 Crossway RoadTallahassee, Florida, United States, 32305Phone: 850-878-1144Toll-free: 800-874-3168Website: www.skandiawf.comContact: Hilmar O. Skagfield President/CEOSkandia is a national, full-line wholesale manufac-turer of quality custom window covering products. Skandia’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and team of dedicated employees enable us to provide beautiful window coverings constructed to the highest quality standards. Branches: CA,FL Brand names: ConQuest ConQuest Plus ConQuest LX ConQuest Atta LX Intrepid ForestView Grand-View Inspire Alanna CeAnna Solanna Deanna Treanna Melhanna SunQuest SaVanna Windance

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Smartroll Inc USA4511 N. Himes Avenue, Suite 200Tampa, Florida, United States, 33614Phone: 813-449-4320Website: www.smartroll.comContact: Rafal SzymonowiczSmartroll’s sleek and patented, state-of-the-art technology introduces a cordless, child safe solution for roller shades. Smartroll is a spring mechanism which allows adjustments to be made to the length and speed of a roller shade, eliminat-ing the risk of injury from looped shade cords and chains. This innovative solution is based on smooth rolling shades and Smartroll’s engineered braking mechanism. In addition, users can easily set any default speed and height at which the roller shade will roll. Installation is quick and easy. Smartroll is universal for the wide range of sizes and fabric’s weight. It’s a paramount solution for professionals seeking one universal mechanism for all their roller shade’s production at low cost. It’s the only choice for individuals in need of a sophisticated product that offers a safe and comfortable solution for their home.Brand names: Smartroll Skyco Shading Systems, Inc.3411/3413 W. Fordham AvenueSanta Ana, California, United States, 92704-4422Phone: 714-708-3038Toll-free: 800-777-5926Website: www.skycoshade.comContact: Mike BroganManufacturer specializing in motorized and manual roller shades for interior and exterior, motorization of all window covering products, exterior shading structures and energy saving metal blinds.Brand names: Renson Retro Solar Somfy Phifer Mermet Wilson Rollease Butler Alkenz Almedahl TAO.

SM Automatic3351 Jack Northrop AvenueHawthorne, California, United States, 90250Phone: 310-559-6405Toll-free: 800-533-3040Website: www.smautomatic.comContact: Michael Stein National Sales ManagerManufacturer and distributor of motors, motorized systems and controls for interior window treat-ments. Brand names: SM Automatic

Somfy Systems Inc121 Herrod Blvd.Dayton, New Jersey, United States, 08810Phone: 609-395-1300Toll-free: 800-22SOMFYWebsite: www.somfysystems.comContact: Tracy Christmann, Marketing DirectorSomfy is the leading global manufacturer of strong, quiet motors with electronic and app controls for interior and exterior window coverings. Over 270 million users worldwide enjoy the more than 150 million motors produced since 1980. For more than four decades, Somfy engineers have designed products for both the commercial and residential markets to motorize window coverings such as interior shades, wood blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior solar screens and projection screens. Somfy motorization systems are easily integrated with security, HVAC and lighting systems, providing total home or building automation.Brand names: Somfy, Simu

SWFcontract by Springs Window Fashions7549 Graber RoadMiddleton, Wisconsin, United States, 53562Phone: 1-800-327-9798Toll-free: 1-800-327-9798Website: www.graberblinds.comContact: Scott Fawcett President & CEOSean Martin, Vice President of Marketing, Tom Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Develop-ment & Technology Advancement. International supplier of quality window fashions.Brand names: Graber

Star Shade Cutter Co. Inc.2028 Washington AvenueSt. Joseph, Michigan, United States, 49085Phone: 269-983-2403Toll-free: 800-782-7034Website: www.starshade.comContact: Mike GastManufacturer of roller-shade sizing machines Trademark(s): Koolvue, Quick Snap, Shade Tracks, Shady Graphics

Storch International, Inc.7182 Hwy 14, #302Middleton, Wisconsin, United States, 53562Phone: 608-833-8222Website: www.storchinternational.comContact: Richard Storch General/Sales Inquiries, [email protected] or call USA +1-608-833-8222Buy direct from the factory and save. Solutions for any shade type. Storch International, Inc. has a huge collection of Layered Shade (Zebra/Combi), Sheer-Shade, Roller, Cellular, Blackouts, and many other styles. We sell fabrics for Residential, Hospitality, Commercial, and Institutional. We have a solution for you! Storch International, Inc. is an import and export management company with over 28 years of experience. We sell the world’s most innovative, high quality fabrics, and components, used in the fabrication and assembly of window coverings and window fashions. You get the benefits of buying factory direct through Storch International, Inc. This allows for the very best profit margins for our customers. Branches: WI and Mexico. Brand names: Zebra Shade 3D Shade Ecolux Aluflect Viewmax Novoscreen Vista Balance Signum Sunprotex Duplex Indiana Coated Fabrics Sunprotex

Strictly Shutters3120 SW 42 AvenuePalm City, Florida, United States, 34990Phone: 772-220-2399Website: strictlyshutters.comContact: Neil WolferIn stock, 24 hour shipments, of Primed Basswood and Poly. 3 louver sizes, several rail sizes, square and rabbit stile, several frame options. Fast ship-ping. Full line of hardware, both mortised and non-mortised hinges, all screw sizes available in several colors, louver pins, dowels, magnets, all in stock for next day shippingBrand names: Strictly Plantation Shutters West-wood Designer Westwood Express Polybilt 321 Royal Building Products

Sun Glow Window Covering Products of Canada50 Hollinger RoadToronto, Ontario, Canada, M4B 3G5Phone: 416-266-3501Toll-free: 1-800-668-1728Website: www.mysunglow.comContact: Vivian KanargelidisSince 1983, serving the industry as a manufac-turer of custom window treatments of superior workmanship as well as a distributor of quality components and materials from leading North American and European suppliers. Sun Glow’s suc-cess is based on the extraordinary service provided by our knowledgeable staff and our ability to assist our dealer network in creating solutions to window treatment challenges. We are constantly sourcing and developing products internally that have envi-ronmentally friendly properties and are of superior quality and functionality.Brand names: Phifer Sheerweave Sunscreen Rol-lease Somfy

Sunmate Window Coverings Technology2028 E Francis StreetOntario, California, United States, 91761Phone: 909-303-9298Contact: Maxime HuangFabrics for Rainbow shades, Roller and Roman Shades. All fabrics and services priced to maximize your profits.

Superior Roman Shades7683 San Fernando Rd.Burbank, California, United States, 91505Phone: 818-762-6685Toll-free: 800-794-9033Website: www.superiorshades.comContact: Marco Bonillo Production Mgr; Miriam Conchucos Asst. MgrNational manufacturer of quality custom Roman shades, woven woods, roller, solar roman, panel track, cellular, shangrila, drapes, valance, shutters, and wood blinds. Full Automation of all window covering products, and Integration with Home Automation Systems. Consistent quality and fast turn-around. We offer a full Service Program from measuring, designing, manufacturing and installation. Brand names: Somfy, Lutron, Elero, BTX, Creston, Vantage, Light Touch, RollEase, Comfortex, Phifer, 3G Mermet, Vertillux, Exotic Natural Woven Shades, Sierra Woven Woods, Century Woven Woods, Euro Design Collection, Superior Wood Shutters. Trademark(s): Superior Roman Shades

Sure Win Enterprise, Ltd.31 LaForge RoadDarien, Connecticut, United States, 6820Phone: 203-655-1102 Fax: 203-655-8571Website: www.surewinenterprise.comContact: Kathy Gunn - Sales and Marketing [email protected], A premier supplier providing quality products at competitive pricing from our Florida warehouse. Custom sourcing available. Plastic bead chain in rolls (numerous colors, continuous chain cord-loops (in all lengths) and metal bead chain. Stop balls, connectors, safety devices, C-Clips, alligator clips, tassels, lift cord, vertical components, cord locks, and the easy-to-fabricate low profile Sure Lift Ro-man Headrail System for shades up to 50 lbs.


TTableaux 8212 Bagby DriveAustin, Texas, United States, 78724Phone: 512 926 6346Website: tableaux.comContact: Carol BlanchardAs the leading manufacturer of Designer Grilles, Tableaux® brings an artistic finish to any architec-tural design project. Tableaux® Designer Grilles are a highly versatile product that can be used in countless interior and exterior residential and com-mercial building applications. Manufactured in Aus-tin Texas, Tableaux sells its residential products to Architects, Builders/Developers, Designers/Deal-ers, Fabricators/OEMs, Wholesalers/Showrooms. For commercial products, contact Tableaux direct at 512-926-6346 or email [email protected] names: Tableaux® Tableaux® Designer Grilles Tableaux® Decorative Grilles

Tiara Woods Cornices35947 US HIGHWAY 71Le Center, Minnesota, United States, 56057-1630Phone: 507-321-0808Website: www.rainbowwoods.comContact: Deborah Halvorson VPRichard Halvorson, President. Deborah Halvorson, VP, Operations/Sales. Custom Hardwood Products: Cornices, Arched Hardwood Cornices, Arched Mouldings, Mould-ings, Mantles, Door Jambs, Hardwood Flooring and more. Operating since 1990. Brand names: Tiara Woods, Rainbow Woods Inc., Tiara and Continental Custom Cornices, Tiara II col-lection and Continental Trademark(s): Rainbow Woods Inc., Tiara Custom Cornices, Tiara II collection, Continental, Rainbow Mouldings

TimberBlind Metro Shade800 E. Elm StreetMcKinney, Texas, United States, 75069Phone: 972-569-9100Toll-free: 877-434-2000Website: www.timberblinds.comContact: Mike Effertz Paul Furlow Todd Brown Ed Cox Manufacturer of 2 and 2.5” wood blinds, 2” and 2.5” faux wood blinds, 1” wood and metal blinds. Fabricator of honeycomb shades, pleated shades, Eclipse Shutters, woven wood shades, Roman shades, roller screen shades and louvered arches. Distributor of sheer shadings, crown arches, wood arches and contract blinds. Timber Blind & Shutter provides the retail dealer with sound alternatives to large national suppliers, while adding value through superior service and high profit opportunities. Branches: TXBrand names: Timber Eclipse Shutters Solstice Shutters Prism Shades Rio Veneto TimberVue UltraVue SolarVue Caslan Designer Shadings.

TODL.com1150 Kapp DriveClearwater, Florida, United States, 33765Phone: 727-441-2060Website: www.todl.comContact: Christine Cunningham- VP MarketingDebbie Tillson- Membership Services Trade Only Design Library, Inc., TODL.com serves the design professional at the day-to-day, real-life business level. TODL members can easily access products and services that include all types of ap-plications (residential, contract, hospitality, educa-tion, healthcare, green) and all types of products. Membership is free. Branches: FL

Turnils1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 410Suwanee, Georgia, United States, 30024Phone: 770-995-2222Toll-free: 800-367-2645Website: www.turnils.usLeading manufacturer and distributor of compo-nentry and equipment for the fabrication of cus-tom interior window fashions, including: horizontal blinds, honeycomb shades, shutters, woven wood shades, wood blinds, vertical blinds, louvered arch-es, roller shades, and horizontal sheers. Complete marketing support programs available. Brand names: Turnils Eclipse Shutters Mermet Nibrol Sani Vienna Sheer Shadings Longitude Vertical Shades Ascent Motorization Verona Faux Wood Corona Faux Wood Cortina Wood Cortessa Wood and Roulette Blinds.

UU S Polymers Inc.1057 S VailMontebello, California, United States, 90640Phone: 323-728-3023Toll-free: 800-7374569Website: www.allviewshutters.comContact: Viken Ohanesian PresidentJohn Dobel, Sales manager James Robertson Largest west coast fabricator and manufacturer of poly shutters, polyclad wood shutters, painted wood shutters and stained wood shutters. Extruder of components for Polyclad wood fabricators nationwide. Brand names: ShutterSmart Polyclad Wood AllView Shutters Miramonte Wood Miramonte Premier Wood Branches: CA,FL Trademark(s): AllView ShutterSmart Miramonte Polyclad Wood

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Uni-Soleil Enterprise Co. Ltd.No. 1 Chung Shan RoadShin Shih Dist., TAINAN, Taiwan, 74444Phone: 886-6-510661Website: www.uni-soleil.com.twContact: Lucie Kuo- General ManagerUni-Soleil, established in 1991, has over eighteen years expertise in the manufacture and supply of window coverings, components and equipment. With a complete range of internationally compat-ible components and systems for every budget and market, Uni-Soleil is your one stop source! Brand names: Uni-Soleil

Uniline Australia Ltd.2 Computer RoadYatala, QUEENSLAN, ATRAILIA, 4207Phone: +61 3804 900Toll-free: 800-387-5122Website: www.uniline.com.au

Unique Expressions1608 E. Chippewa River RoadMidland, Michigan, United States, 48640-8202Phone: 989-832-0250Toll-free: 877-516-4677Website: www.uniquexpressions.net/ www.outdoorfabricunique.comContact: Shasta BreitkopfRepresenting a variety of companies whose prod-ucts appeal to designers, window specialty stores as well as boost workroom efficiency for the fab-ricator. Sunbrella Fabrics, California Umbrella Co., Off-The-Wall Brella; Angel’s Distributing selling Roc Lon and Hanes Linings and interlinings; Plumridge Silks; Draw Matic Manufacturing; American Down & Feather Inc.; 3W Quilting & Laminating Co.; Kon-nect International bendable drapery rods. Coolaroo shade sails and exterior roller shades. Brand names: Sunbrella California Umbrella; Roc Lon Linings Hanes Linings

Unique Wholesale Distributors, Inc.6811 NW 15th AvenueFt. Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33309Phone: 954-975-0227Toll-free: 800-824-1277Website: www.uniquewholesale.netContact: Samuel Pampenella CEO; Christopher Collins Director of Finance; Salvatore Nocera Senior Vice president SalesUnique Wholesale Distributors, Inc. has been in business since 1980. We are a wholesale fabrica-tor representing Coulisse and Unique Essential covering a vast variety of window covering. We are an excellent resource for all your motorization needs. Motorization includes Coulisse, Somfy, BTX and Makita products. We are a stocking distributor for Kirsch drapery hardware products. We offer a multi-line selection of drapery hardware products. We offer a variety of distributed products includ-ing interior premium basswood and composite shutters, shades, blinds, faux iron traceries and decorative accessories. We offer a company deliv-ery service in the Southeast US and ship through-out the continental US. Brand names: Coulisse, Phifer Sheerweave, Mer-met, Somfy, Makita, BTX, Rollease, Redi-Shades, Tableaux Faux Iron Traceries, ITA-Mirasol Shutters, Everglades Premium Basswood Shutters, South Beach Synthetic Shutters, Roc-Lon drapery linings, Haines drapery linings, workroom supplies, De-signer Drapery Hardware: Busche-Zabala, Curtains Up, Design Elements, Forest Group, Gould, Le Fer Forge, Kirsch, Menagerie, Paris Texas Hardware, Finestra Decorative Hardware, The Finial Company. Accessories include, Adagio, DADS Decorative Nails, Jaunty Area Rugs, Uttermost, Vutec Projec-tion Screens. Branches: FL,SC

V Valley Forge Fabrics Inc.2981 Gateway DrivePompano Beach, Florida, United States, 33069-4326Phone: 954-971-1776Toll-free: 800-223-7979Website: [email protected]: Daniel Dobin pres.; Jeffrey Taragano C.O.O.Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. is the most innovative American Manufacturer of decorative upholstery and drapery fabrics for the Hospitality Industry. Our well-known brands include American Specifier, Ten Under Ten and Woven Jacquard Crypton. We produce fire retardant expensive” looking fabrics that wear well but cost “a lot less”.

Vasa Window Coverings 9007 Tuscany WayAustin, Texas, United States, 78754Phone: 512-835-0100Toll-free: 800-708-0243Website: www.vasawindowcoverings.comVasa Window Coverings is a wholesale manufac-turer of innovative and fashion-forward custom window treatments specializing in roller shades and motorized products. We fabricate and distrib-ute to the trade only through our dealer network partnering with interiors designers, custom deco-rators, window covering professionals, and home-automation integrators to offer the next genera-tion of window treatments. Vasa is committed to customer service and superior quality.Brand names: Vasa Window Coverings Somfy RollEase Comfortex Mermet Phifer

Verosol Fabrics B.V. PO Box 15Eibergen, Netherlands, 7150 AAPhone: 0031-545-463Toll-free: 800-952-6600Website: www.silverscreen-fabrics.com Contact: Mr. Aart Jan Vos - CEOMr. Theo Briejer - Manager Marketing & Sales Specialist in metallized fabric for both retail and project market. Brand names: Verosol SilverScreen Trademark(s): Verosol SilverScreen

Vertilux Ltd. USA 7300 NW 35th Terrace Miami, Florida, United States, 33122 Phone: 305-591-1719 Toll-free: 800-356-8837 Website: www.vertilux.com Contact: Alex Garcia Marketing Manager. Ed Swee-ney VP Sales USA; Shike Bacal VP Purchasing Quality fabrics and components for window cover-ings. Manufacturer and distributor of fabrics and materials. Healthy Choice fabrics and components. Decorative fabrics. Jacquard fabrics. Blackout fabrics. Screen fabrics. Sheer fabrics. Printed fabrics. Pleated fabrics. Cellular fabrics. Neolux Dual Shades fabrics and components. Roller Shade Components. Vertical Blind Components. Roman Shade and Pleated Shade Components. Mini blinds, aluminum coils, and components. Wood slats. Wood blinds. Exterior Shades components. Mo-torization and Automatization systems. Machinery and tools. Branches: Miami (Headquarters), Dallas, Los Ange-les, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico. Brand names: Vertilux®, Vertilux Collection®, VTX® Clutches, Polyscreen® Vision, Healthy Choice Collection, Rollux®, Rollux® Decostyle Col-lection, Rollux® Blackout Collection, High Living Decorative Collection, Noble Collection, Neolux® Dual Shades, Le Plissè, High Living Pleated Collec-tion, Bolero®, Evolution, Louverlux®, Louverwood, Touch of Wood®, Bambú, Sunlux® Collection, Sea Vision Collection, Celtic Motors.

Vista Products, Inc.8801 Corporate Sq CourtJacksonville, Florida, United States, 32216Phone: 904-725-2242Toll-free: 800-888-6680Website: www.vistaproducts.comContact: Bill Hayduk V.P. Sales.National manufacturer of quality window fashions including: vertical blinds, pleated and cellular shades, aluminum horizontals, wood and poly horizontals, Polyresin vinyl shutters, roller shades, woven wood shades and folding panels, Roman shades, and panel tracks. Branches: FL Brand names: Vista Eclipse Shutters Mermet and Phifer

WWater’s Edge Blinds & Window Treatments3303 John F Donnelly DriveHolland, Michigan, United States, 49424Phone: 877-202-1568Toll-free: 877-202-1568Website: www.windowsbywatersedge.comContact: Keith Malmstadt PresidentKatie Malmstadt, Marketing/Sales Sari Drucker, Sales Representative Manufacturer of wood window coverings products and wood components for the window coverings industry.


Williamson Supply Co. Inc.5706 JessamineHouston, Texas, United States, 77081Phone: 713-660-0762Toll-free: 800-231-6249Website: www.williamsonsupply.comContact: Chris Williamson President Rick William-son Vice PresidentSupplier to the window treatment professional since 1968 with decorative fabrics, drapery linings, motorized, specialty and standard drapery hard-ware, and workroom supplies. Brand names: Kirsch, Graber, Paris Texas Hardware, Makita Drapery Openers, BTX Automation, Ca-nadian Drapery Hardware, Conso, K. Blair Finials, Mundial, Western Wood Supply, KS systems, Select Drapery Hardware, Creative Designs International, Braemore, P. Kaufman, The Crescent Rod, Rollease, SM Automatic, Jiffy Steamers, Bandex, Shake-speare Monofilament, Bradford, Drape Guard, Silk Craft, House Parts, Hollingsworth & Vose, Orion Ornamental Branches: TX

Wilson Fabrics USA, LLC PO BOX 19Short Hills, NEW JERSEY, United States, 07078-0019Phone: 908 994 1700Toll-free: 1 844 994 5766Website: www.wilsonfabrics.comWilson Fabrics specialization lies in designing and developing an exciting range of innovative decorative and functional quality fabrics, suitable for all types of window treatments, inspired by global trends. Our roller and roman shade fabrics as well as our drapery fabrics are fully stocked in our Distribution Center, located in New Jersey. Australian Made; our fabrics feature a UPF rating of 50+, providing excellent protection against harmful Ultraviolet Rays. In addition, they are all Oeko-Tex certified, stain resistant, available in Blackout and Translucent, Lead & PVC Free and available in a wide width of 110. The Wilson range consists of an extensive collection of timeless designs in roller and roman shade fabrics and drapery fabrics that have been designed to provide ageless and enduring window treatments. Wilson Studio Caters for the designer end of the market. Trend setting designs available in a range of fashionable and bold colors.Brand names: Wilson

Window Fashion VisionPhone: 651-330-05744756 Banning Ave., Suite 206St. Paul, MN, USA, 55110Fax: 651-756-8141Website URL: www.wf-vision.comContact Info: Susanne YoungTrade magazine for the window covering industry offering professionals design, fabrication, product and business information specifically related to custom window coverings. Most extensive training program for window covering professionals Produce and manage the industry’s annual trade show: International Window Covering ExpoTrademark(s): International Window Covering Expo, Window Fashion VISION, Window Fashion Certified Professionals Program (WFCP)

Window Products2485 112th Ave.Holland, Michigan, United States, 49424Phone: 616-394-9775Toll-free: 800-762-6211Website: www.blindshademotors.comContact: Randy MeppelinkVision Shades, Solar Screen Shades, PVC Verticals, motorized window shades, Fabrics, Honeycomb shades, Wood Blinds, Plantation Shutters Brand names: Top Somfy Louvolite Norman Com-fortex J Ennis

Winhouse International Co., Ltd46-32 Mokdong Ri KyohamunPaju-City, Korea, Phone: 82-31-946-65Website: www.winhouse.co.krContact: Dragon Kwak Sales DirectorAll kinds of roller mechanisms. Brand names: winhouse

Wintec Korea Inc.366-71 Chuja-ri Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Phone: +82 31 765 7593Website: www.winteckorea.netContact: Mr. Dennis ShinMr. Dennis Shin - Manager, Mr. Enrique - Sales, Mr. Richard Storch - Agent - US/Canada/Latin America Non coated, PVC free roller blind fabric. Multi-Functional Roller blind component. Branches: WIBrand names: Wintec. Window Story

Wolff Industries Inc.6107 Interstate Park N.Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29303Phone: 864-587-0013Toll-free: 800-888-3832Website: www.wolffind.comBrand names: Wolff USA KAI Mundial Heritag

Worldwide Window Fashions171 E Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19124Phone: 215-455-2266Toll-free: 215-455-2266Website: www.worldwidewf.comContact: Ken Goodrich - National Sales ManagerWorldwide Window Fashions is an independently-owned fabricator and distributor of custom hard-line window covering products. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Worldwide sells only to dealers, interior designers and the contract trade. Fabricat-ing the finest quality window covering products, Worldwide services customers in the Unites States with prompt deliveries, responsive customer service and a substantial inventory to meet quick turnaround demands. Worldwide promise is to pro-vide its customers trouble-free, long-lasting quality products, competitive pricing and personnel that respond quickly and professionally to any and all requests. In addition, centralized facilities provide a quick turnaround of repairs, warranty service and quick shipment of component parts. A sales department that has collectively 75 years’ experi-ence in the window covering industry and a cadre of outstanding craftsmen whose fabrication exper-tise is shown in every window covering product. Worldwide strives to be the supplier of choice by continually conducting new product research, early recognition of product, style and color market trends and then providing the dealer/retailer with the best product mix for specific market areas. Brand names: Worldwide, Advanta, Decomatic, Norman Shutters, Eclipse Shutters, Vert-a-Sheer, Vienna, Somfy, Astra Trademark(s): Advanta

Woven Woods Plus777 Elmira Road, Suite CVacaville, California, United States, 95687Phone: 800-968-0090Toll-free: 800-968-0090Website: www.wovenwoodsplus.comContact: Joseph L. Hannan sales mgr.; Linda J. Hannan general mgrFamily owned business offering custom woven wood and bamboo blinds and drapes to the trade. Fabricator of Graber Crystal Pleat, Verticals, Pleated Shades, Classic Mini Blinds. Distributor of Graber Shutters, Lite Weaves, Drapery Hardware. Distributor of Hauser Shades Brand names: Graber, Makita, Somfy, Hauser Shades, Shutter Smart Branches: CA

X Xentric Drapery Hardware Inc. 81816 Arroyo StreetSan Fernando, California, United States, 91340Phone: 818-365-0051Website: www.myxentric.comContact: Carlos ConretrasWith our unique selection of high quality drapery hardware combined with a solid reputation for excellent customer service. Xentric is the top choice for home décor and design professionals. From our unique custom creations to our wide variety of innovative accessories, every product is carefully handcrafted with choice materials and timeless design details that will accentuate and enhance any room or setting. And if you’re looking for something specific, tell us what you have in mind and we will create one-of-a-kind products using quality, long-lasting materials in any finish you desire.

Z ZMC Window Covering Supplies40 Gaudaur Road, Unit #3Woodbridge, ONTARIO, Canada, L4L 4S6Phone: 905-856-3838Toll-free: 800-541-2557Website: www.zmc.caContact: Nicholas Perugini U.S. Sales Mgr.; Rob Douglas U.S. Northeast Sales Rep.; John Sullivan Western U.S. Sales Rep.Established in 1986, ZMC is a manufacturer of roller shade components, adjustable brackets, pre-assembled cassette system; 3, 4” , 5.5” & 7” fascia system, back fascia with standard clutch and heavy duty CM clutch; intermediate brackets and center support brackets for multi-band shades; side chan-nel and center channel system; motorized roller shade and roman shade components for Somfy motors including retractable components; metal spindle couplers for multi-band shades; ZMC is your one stop supplier for all your window covering needs.

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Associations ....................................................59Awnings ..........................................................59Blinds .............................................................59 Alternative Materials ..................................59 Equipment/Machines … ..............................59 Horizontal Components… ...........................59 Horizontal Contract ....................................59 Horizontal Custom ......................................59 Horizontal PVC/Vinyl ...................................59 Horizontal Specialty ....................................60 Horizontal Stock .........................................60 Horizontal Wood .........................................60 Horizontal Wood Components ...................60 Vertical Aluminum ......................................60 Vertical Components ..................................61 Vertical Contract .........................................61 Vertical Custom ..........................................61 Vertical Fabric .............................................61 Vertical PVC/Vinyl .......................................61 Vertical Sheers ............................................62 Vertical Specialty ........................................62 Vertical Specialty Track Systems/ Components ...........................................62 Vertical Tools .............................................62Books ..............................................................62Computer Software ........................................62Cornices & Top Treatments ...........................62Curtains Custom/COM...............................................64 Ready-Made ................................................64 Track Systems ............................................64Digital Printing................................................64Display/Equipment .........................................64Draperies Custom/COM...............................................64 Energy-Saving Products .............................64 Fabric ..........................................................65 Ready-Made ................................................65 Stage/Auditorium........................................65 Tiebacks/Holdbacks ...................................65 Equipment Cleaning & Services ...................................65 Horizontal Blind ..........................................65 Pleated Shade .............................................65 Roller Shade ...............................................65 Sewing .........................................................65 Shutter ........................................................66 Vertical Blind ...............................................66 Wood Blind ..................................................66 Workroom ...................................................66Fabric Blackout ......................................................66 Contract ......................................................66 Decorative Drapery .....................................66 Flame Retardant .........................................67 Insulating ....................................................67

Lace .............................................................67 Lining ..........................................................67 Outdoor .......................................................68 Pleated Shade .............................................68 Roller Shade ...............................................68 Sheer ...........................................................68 Silk...............................................................68 Solar ............................................................70 Upholstery ...................................................70 Vertical Blind ...............................................70Fasteners ........................................................70 Findings ..........................................................70Financial Consulting/Resources ....................70Films ...............................................................70Finials Alternative Materials ..................................70 Decorative Finishes ....................................70 Decorative Metal .........................................71 Decorative Wood .........................................71 Glass............................................................71Franchises ......................................................71Hardware Alternative Materials ..................................71 Blinds ..........................................................71 Decorative/Drapery .....................................71 Decorative Finishes ....................................72 Decorative Metal .........................................72 Decorative Wood .........................................72 Drapery .......................................................72 Fasteners ....................................................73 Findings.......................................................73 Grommets ...................................................73 Rods/Poles ..................................................73 Shades.........................................................73 Traverse Rods .............................................73 Upholstery ...................................................74Home Furnishings Accessories .................................................74 Art ................................................................74 Bedding .......................................................74 Furniture .....................................................74 Lighting .......................................................74 Paint ............................................................74 Pillows .........................................................74 Rugs ............................................................74Installation Supplies .......................................74 Laminating ......................................................74Linings ............................................................74Merchandising/Marketing Materials Merchandising Sales Tools.........................75 Marketing Point-of-Sale Materials ............75 Sample Book/Card Manufacturers ...........75 Display Equipment ......................................75Mills ................................................................75Motorization ....................................................75Notions ............................................................75

Packaging .......................................................75Panel-Track Systems .....................................75Patterns ..........................................................76 Quilting ............................................................76Safety Products ..............................................76Screens Folding ........................................................76 Shoji .............................................................76 Solar ............................................................76Shades Arch Applications ........................................76 Austrian & Balloon .....................................76 Bamboo .......................................................76 Blackout ......................................................77 Cellular .......................................................78 COM .............................................................78 Components/Rollers ..................................78 Contract/Commercial .................................78 Custom ........................................................79 Eyebrow .......................................................79 Fabric ..........................................................79 Grass ...........................................................80 Insulating ....................................................80 Laminated ...................................................80 Pleated ........................................................80 Roller ...........................................................81 Roman .........................................................81 Soft Shade Components .............................81 Specialty ......................................................82 Standard/Stock ...........................................82 Solar ............................................................82 Woven Wood ................................................82Shutters Alternative Materials ..................................83 Arch .............................................................83 Components/Hardware ..............................83 Custom ........................................................83 Equipment/Machines .................................84 PVC/Vinyl .....................................................84 Rolling .........................................................84 Specialty ......................................................84 Standard/Stock ...........................................84 Unfinished ...................................................84 Wood ............................................................85Skylight Systems ............................................85 Software ..........................................................85 Suppliers .........................................................85 Sustainable Products .....................................85Tassels & Decorating Tapes ...........................85 Technology ......................................................85Tools & Notions ..............................................85Trims ...............................................................86Wall Coverings ................................................86Workroom Supplies, Tools & Notions ............86

PRODUCTS BY CATEGORY


ASSOCIATIONS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

abc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165

Americas Window Covering Buying Network (The Network)Libertyville, IL, 847-281-3152

Danmer Custom Shutters Inc.Van Nuys, California, 818-576-8200

AwNINgS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

Anderson Fabric WorkroomBlackduck, Minnesota, 218-835-6677

PHIFER IncorporatedTuscaloosa, Alabama, 205-345-2120

Polar ShadesHenderson, NEVADA, 7022606110

Somfy Systems Inc.Dayton, New Jersey, 609-395-1300

TODL.comClearwater, Florida, 727-441-2060

Uniline Australia Ltd.Yatala, QUEENSLAND, +61 3804 900

Vertilux, Ltd. USAMiami, Florida, 305-591-1719

BlINdS: AlTerNATIve MATerIAlSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network (The Network)Libertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152


Ball Chain Mfg. Co. Inc.-BCM CorpMt. Vernon, New York, 914-664-7500

Century Blinds Inc.Corona, California, 951-734-3762

CMI Interiors Inc.Springfield, New Jersey, 973-912-0922


Hunter DouglasPearl River, New York, 845-664-7000

Lafayette Interior FashionsWest Lafayette, Indiana, 765-464-2500

Sani Fabrication SolutionsSuwanee, Georgia, 770-995-2256

Skyco Shading Systems Inc.Santa Ana, California, 714-708-3038


Storch International Inc.Middleton, Wisconsin, 608-833-8222

Sure Win Enterprise Ltd.Darien, Connecticut, 203-655-1102

SWFcontract by Springs Window FashionsMiddleton, Wisconsin, 1-800-327-9798

TableauxAustin, Texas, 512 926 6346


TurnilsSuwanee, Georgia, 770-995-2222

Uniline Australia Ltd.Yatala, QUEENSLAN, +61 3804 900


Coulisse Inc.Miami, FLORIDA, 786-449-2951

BlINdS: eQUIPMeNT/MACHINeSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network (The Network)Libertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

HT window fashionsCity of Industry, California, 626-839-8866





BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl COMPONeNTS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

Arabel Inc.Miami, Florida, 305-623-8302

Bead IndustriesMilford, Connecticut, 203-301-0270

Coulisse Inc.Miami, FLORIDA, 7864492951

Dynamic Draperies Inc.Dover, Delaware, 302-734-1101

Fix My Blinds Inc.Colorado Springs, Colorado; 719-597-0696

GENES Industry Inc.Placentia, California, 714-996-7777

HT window fashionsCity of Industry, California, 6268398866


Lassen Window Fashions Inc.Anaheim, California, 714-996-6399

Nibrol Lancaster, South Carolina, 803-286-4500

Oceanview Window CoveringsOpa-Locka, Florida, 800-767-8342

Ortega IndustriesOpa-Locka, Florida, 305-668-0090

RollEase Inc.Stamford, Connecticut, 203-964-1573

Royal Windows Inc.Grand Prairie, Texas, 214-412-1189


SWFcontract by Springs Window FashionsMiddleton, Wisconsin, 800-327-9798



Uni-Soleil Enterprise Co. Ltd.Shin Shih Dist., TAINAN, 886-6-510661



Wintec Korea Inc.Gyeonggi-do, , +82 31 765 7593

ZMC Window Covering SuppliesWoodbridge, ONTARIO, 905-856-3838

BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl CONTrACT3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

Americas Window Covering Buying Network (The Network)Libertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152


Blynco Window FashionsLas Vegas, Nevada, 702-871-7606



DSC Window FashionsArvada, Colorado, 303-423-5151

Essex Sales & Marketing Group Inc.Hillburn, New York, 845-368-4444

HT window fashionsCity of Industry, California, 626-839-8866


KemTex Contract Inc.Dallas, Texas, 800-201-4686

Lotus & Windoware Inc.Chino, California, 800-338-8826

Motorized Window TreatmentsStreamwood, Illinois, 224-856-8456


Plastibec IncBoisbriand, Quebec, 450-430-9818





Unique Wholesale Distributors Inc.Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 954-975-0227


Worldwide Window FashionsPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 215-455-2266

BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl CUSTOM3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

all about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999



Bay Drapery HardwareTwain Harte, California, 209-586-4592




Comfortex Window FashionsMaplewood, New York, 518-273-3333

Coulisse Inc.Miami, FLORIDA, 7864492951



HT window fashionscity of industry, California, 626-839-8866






Lutron® Electronics Co. Inc.Coppersburg, Pennsylvania, 610-282-3800


Oceanview Window CoveringsOpa-Locka, Florida 800-767-8342

OHair Shutters Ltd.Lubbock, TEXAS, 806-776-0153

Onthank InteriorsDes Moines, Iowa, 515-278-9001




Skandia Window FashionsTallahassee, Florida, 850-878-1144



Superior Roman ShadesBurbank, California, 818-762-6685

SWFcontract by Springs Window FashionsMiddleton, Wisconsin, 1-800-327-9798

TimberBlind Metro ShadeMcKinney, Texas, 972-569-9100





Vista Products Inc.Jacksonville, Florida, 904-725-2242


Woven Woods PlusVacaville, California, 800-968-0090

BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl PvC/vINyl3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100




Bao Song Precision Ind. Co. Ltd.Kaohsiung, , 886-7-8716356






Coulisse Inc.Miami, Florida, 786-449-2951

















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BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl PvC/vINyl(CONTINUed) TimberBlind Metro ShadeMcKinney, Texas, 972-569-9100







BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl SPeCIAlTyAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152











Menagerie by TMSLongwood, Florida, 407-339-4768













BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl STOCk3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100


HT Window FashionsCity of Industry, California, 626-839-8866













BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl wOOdall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999

Americas Window Covering Buying Network - The Network-Libertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152











Hartmann & Forbes Tualatin, Oregon, 503.692.9313



Lancaster & Associates Inc.Dallas, Texas, 214-340-0359








OHair Shutters Ltd.Lubbock, TEXAS, 806 776-0153



QMotion Advanced Shading SystemsPensacola, Florida, 877-849-6070













Vasa Window CoveringsAustin, Texas, 512-835-0100



Waters Edge Blinds & Window TreatmentsHolland, Michigan, 877-202-1568




BlINdS: HOrIzONTAl wOOd COMPONeNTSArabel Inc.Miami, Florida, 305-623-8302





Fix My Blinds Inc.Colorado Springs, Colorado,719-597-0696








ShutterSMARTmontebello, California, 323-728-3023












BlINdS: veNeTIANAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152











BlINdS: verTICAl AlUMINUMAnderson Fabric WorkroomBlackduck, Minnesota, 218-835-6677

















Woven Woods PlusVacaville, California, 80


BlINdS: verTICAl COMPONeNTS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-610


























BlINdS: verTICAl CONTrACT3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

Americas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152





















Uniline Australia Ltd.Yatala, Queensland, +61 3804 900



BlINdS: verTICAl CUSTOMADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700



















Petex Products International Inc.Downsview, Ontario, 416-638-9303















BlINdS: verTICAl FABrICall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999







BTX Intelligent Fashion LLCDallas, Texas, (214) 340-2800




















Uniline Australia Ltd.Yatala, Queensland, +61 3804 900





Window ProductsHolland, Michigan, 616-394-9775



BlINdS: verTICAl PvC/vINylall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999


















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BlINdS: verTICAl PvC/vINyl(CONTINUed)


















BlINdS: verTICAl SHeerSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The Network Libertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152
























BlINdS: verTICAl SPeCIAlTy TrACk SySTeMS & COMPONeNTSBao Song Precision Ind. Co. Ltd.Kaohsiung, , 886-7-8716356

















BlINdS: verTICAl SPeCIAlTyAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152
























BlINdS: verTICAl TOOlSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152










BOOkSAbstrax Inc.Mesa, Arizona, 480-755-1700


CRI Media IncOrange, California, 714-771-8488


COMPUTer SOFTwAreADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700 CRI Media IncOrange, California, 714-771-8488

COrNICeS & TOP TreATMeNTSADO CorporationSpartanburg, SC; Phone: 800/845-0918




Carole FabricsAugusta, Georgia, 706-863-4742



Custom DesignsWilmington, Connecticut, 910-686-2957



Fabritec DesignsNorth Hollywood, California, 818-503-8300


Horizons Window FashionsWaukegan, Illinois, 800-858-2352


Kasmir FabricsDallas, Texas, 214-631-8040





Ona Drapery Hardware Co. Inc.Boulder, Colorado, 303-442-8755

Orion Ornamental Iron, Inc.North Hollywood, California, 877-476-6278



Quilting House TheIrvine, California, 949-476-7090





Tiara Woods CornicesLe Center, Minnesota, 507-321-0808



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CUrTAINS: CUSTOM/COMAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152










Merrill Y. Landis LTD Telford, Pennsylvania, 215-723-8177






CUrTAINS: reAdy-MAdeABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083



Elite Textile Inc.Los Angeles, California, 213-689-3247






CUrTAINS: TrACk SySTeMS

ABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083

ADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700





Section # 124: Roller Shades

System Features Include:

• Luxury Hardware/Fabrics

• The Coulisse Portfolio

• Solar Power Capability

• Quiet motor operation

• Built-in RF receiver

• Universal Control Platform

(800) 422-8839 www.btxinc.com




Davis Drapery HardwareBurlingame, California, 650-692-0360

Designers Hardware & SupplyConroe, Texas, 281-419-7749




Forest Drapery HardwareCartersville, Georgia, 678-721-0004















Williamson Supply Co. Inc.Houston, Texas, 713-660-0762



dIgITAl PrINTINg Americas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152




Sun Glow Window Covering Products of CanadaToronto, Ontario, 416-266-3501


drAPerIeS: CUSTOM/COMabc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165


























drAPerIeS: eNergy-SAvINg3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100








Hanes Fabrics CompanyConover, North Carolina, 800-430-8296


Insolroll Window Shading SystemsLouisville, Colorado, 800-447-5534











Verosol Fabrics B.V.Eibergen, , 0031-545-463


Wilson Fabrics USA LLCShort Hills, NEW JERSEY, 908 994 1700

drAPerIeS: FABrICSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700



Americo Inc.West Memphis, Arkansas, 870-735-4848
























drAPerIeS: reAdy-MAdeADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700







drAPerIeS: STAge/AUdITOrIUMABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083






Gould NY Drapery HardwareBronx, New York, 718-893-9370







drAPerIeS: TIeBACkS/HOldBACkS







Design Elements Group Dallas, Texas, 214-819-3000





GabysDallas, Texas, 214-748-6644


Helser Brothers Inc.Chandler, Arizona, 480-497-8191
















eQUIPMeNT: CleANINg & ServICeSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

eQUIPMeNT: HOrIzONTAl BlINdAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152




Modra AutomationLogan City DC, Connecticut, + 61 7 3200










eQUIPMeNT: PleATed SHAdeAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152









eQUIPMeNT: rOller SHAdeBead IndustriesMilford, Connecticut, 203-301-0270


Frenk USA LLCFredericksburg, Virginia, 540-898-7574




SB2 ConceptsMonrovia, California, 626-256-4800











eQUIPMeNT: SewINgA-Ventures IncCharlotte, North Carolina, 800-798-2291




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eQUIPMeNT: SHUTTerAbstrax Inc.Mesa, Arizona, 480-755-1700




eQUIPMeNT: verTICAl BlINdArabel Inc.Miami, Florida, 305-623-8302










eQUIPMeNT: wOOd BlINdSAll About FabricsAnderson, South Carolina, 770-831-3634











eQUIPMeNT: wOrkrOOMADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700

Creative Machinery LLCLa Grange, Kentucky, 502-222-1978




Star Shade Cutter Co. Inc.St. Joseph, Michigan, 269-983-2403


Unique ExpressionsMidland, Michigan, 989-832-0250


Wolff Industries Inc.Spartanburg, South Carolina, 864-587-0013

FABrIC: BlACkOUTADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700








Fabrik Fashions, LLCWaxhaw, North Carolina, 7045411037




Hauser Shade Co.Richmond, California, 510-234-8850























Valley Forge Fabrics Inc.Pompano Beach, Florida, 954-971-1776








FABrIC: CONTrACTADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700





























FABrIC: deCOrATIve drAPeryADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700





Como InternationalLos Angeles, CA, 323-318-8936
























FABrIC: FlAMe reTArdANTADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700






















Rockland Industries Inc.Baltimore, Maryland, 410-522-2505
















FABrIC: INSUlATINgADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700






















FABrIC: lACeADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


Augusta, Georgia, 706-863-4742










FABrIC: lININgADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


























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FABrIC: OUTdOOrADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


















FABrIC: PleATed SHAdeADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


























FABrIC: rOller SHAdeADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


























Sunmate Window Coverings TechnologyOntario, California, 909-303-9298
















FABrIC: SHeer



































FABrIC: SIlkAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152









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FABrIC: SIlk(CONTINUed)Motorized Window TreatmentsStreamwood, Illinois, 224-856-8456







FABrIC: SOlArAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152































FABrIC: UPHOlSTeryADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700











FABrIC: verTICAl BlINdAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152
























FASTeNerSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152








FIlMSDanmer Custom Shutters Inc.Van Nuys, California, 818-576-8200



FINANCIAl CONSUlTINgAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

FINANCIAl reSOUrCeSAnderson Fabric WorkroomBlackduck, Minnesota, 218-835-6677

FINdINgSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152






FINIAlS: AlTerNATIve MATerIAlSABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083

















FINIAlS: deCOrATIve FINISHeSABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083



























FINIAlS: deCOrATIve MeTAl




























FINIAlS: deCOrATIve wOOdAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152


























FINIAlS: glASSBay Drapery HardwareTwain Harte, California, 209-586-4592


















FrANCHISeSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152



HArdwAre: AlTerNATIve MATerIAlSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152













HArdwAre: BlINdSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152



























HArdwAre: deCOrATIve drAPeryABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083







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HArdwAre: deCOrATIve drAPery(CONTINUed)























Design Artby ORION

™

[email protected] | www.designartbyorion.com














HArdwAre: deCOrATIve FINISHeSABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083




























HArdwAre: deCOrATIve MeTAlAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152
































HArdwAre: deCOrATIve wOOdABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083






























HArdwAre: drAPeryAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152








Draperies.comArcadia, California, 626-471-9980






























HArdwAre: FASTeNerSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152




Strictly ShuttersPalm City, Florida, 772-220-2399




HArdwAre: FINdINgSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152






HArdwAre: grOMMeTSABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083












HArdwAre: rOdS/POleSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152
































HArdwAre: SHAdeSABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083


































HArdwAre: TrAverSe rOdS

















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HArdwAre: TrAverSe rOdS (CONTINUed)






Iron Artby

[email protected] | www.ironartbyorion.com










HArdwAre: UPHOlSTeryABO Window Fashion Corp.Chino, California, 909-548-0083



HOMe FUrNISHINgS: ACCeSSOrIeSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152











Larson-Juhl MillworkAshland, Wisconsin, 770-710-7662


Rose Lace & BraidMineola, New York, 212-279-8996







HOMe FUrNISHINgS: ArTAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152




HOMe FUrNISHINgS: BeddINgAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152








HOMe FUrNISHINgS: FUrNITUreBay Drapery HardwareTwain Harte, California, 209-586-4592


HOMe FUrNISHINgS: lIgHTINgAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152



HOMe FUrNISHINgS: PAINTAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152


HOMe FUrNISHINgS: PIllOwSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152









HOMe FUrNISHINgS: rUgSArabel Inc.Miami, Florida, 305-623-8302



INSTAllATION SUPPlIeSAmerico Inc.West Memphis, Arkansas, 870-735-4848









INSUrANCeAnderson Fabric WorkroomBlackduck, Minnesota, 218-835-6677




lAMINATINgADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700




lININgSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700




















MArkeTINg POINT-OF-SAle MATerIAlSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

CALHOOKKent, Washington, 800-422-4665



Exciting Windows!Bethesda, Maryland, 301-907-8881






MerCHANdISINg: dISPlAy/eQUIPMeNT 3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100




MerCHANdISINg SAleS TOOlSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152








MerCHANdISINg: SAMPle BOOkS/CArdS Anderson Fabric WorkroomBlackduck, Minnesota, 218-835-6677




MIllS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100


MOTOrIzATIONADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700














































SM AutomaticHawthorne, California, 310-559-6405



















NOTIONSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700




Jo Dee’s Inc.Riverside, California, 951-683-4951











PACkAgINgADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700

PANel-TrACk SySTeMSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700








Eclipse® ShuttersSuwanee, Georgia, 877-874-8877


















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PANel-TrACk SySTeMS(CONTINUed)Unique Wholesale Distributors Inc.Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 954-975-0227








PATTerNSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152



QUIlTINgComfortex Window FashionsMaplewood, New York, 518-273-3333




SAFeTy PrOdUCTSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152






Safe-T-Shade, LLC.Huntersville, North Carolina, 336-228-6000



SAFeTy PrOdUCTS(CONTINUed)TurnilsSuwanee, Georgia, 770-995-2222





SCreeNS: FOldINgBay Drapery HardwareTwain Harte, California, 209-586-4592









SCreeNS: SHOjIabc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165






SCreeNS: SOlArAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152












































SHAdeS: ArCH APPlICATIONS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100






FUA Window CoveringsNew Braunfels, Texas, 8306080694

















SHAdeS: AUSTrIAN & BAllOON3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100






Designer ShadesDelta, Ohio, 419-822-4967














SHAdeS: BAMBOO3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100









































SHAdeS: BlACkOUT3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100

















Fairway ShuttersOntario, California, 909.532.8819




















Romanzia Window Covering SpecialtiesChetek, Wisconsin, 715-924-2960
















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SHAdeS: BlACkOUT(CONTINUed) Vasa Window CoveringsAustin, Texas, 512-835-0100







SHAdeS: CellUlAr3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100


























SHAdeS: CellUlAr(CONTINUed)Royal Windows Inc.Grand Prairie, Texas, 214-412-1189

















SHAdeS: COMAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152



























SHAdeS: COMPONeNTS/rOllerS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100



































SHAdeS: CONTrACT/COMMerCIAl3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100













































SHAdeS: CUSTOMabc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165























































SHAdeS: eyeBrOw3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100




















SHAdeS: FABrICADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700


Americas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152 2



One of the most recent window fashions professionalsto certify with WFCP. Jill earned her certification

through the Fast Track Workroom Coaching Program.

“The Fast Track Program o�ered the training I needed, in a relativelyshort period of time, in the comfort of my own home, and the resultingprojects will be used as samples when working with clients! I intend toparticipate in the next Fast Track Workroom Advanced Course.”

www.wf-vision.com/fasttrack

Questions about certificationor Fast Track?

Call the WFCP O�ce at651-762-2002

Jill Tanis, Jill Tanis Lifestyle Designs, Farmington, NMB.A, Interior Design and WFCP Workroom [email protected]

Congratulations!JillTanis

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SHAdeS: FABrIC(CONTINUed)Century Blinds Inc.Corona, California, 951-734-3762

















































SHAdeS: grASS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100



























SHAdeS: INSUlATINgAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

































SHAdeS: lAMINATedall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999













SHAdeS: PleATed3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100






































SHAdeS: rOller3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100







































































SHAdeS: rOMAN






















































SHAdeS: SOFT SHAde COMPONeNTS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100







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SHAdeS: SOFT SHAde COMPONeNTS(CONTINUed)Fix My Blinds Inc.Colorado Springs, Colorado,719-597-0696























SHAdeS: SOlArabc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165


















































SHAdeS: SPeCIAlTyall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999










































SHAdeS: STANdArd/STOCkall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999













SHAdeS: STANdArd/STOCkA Better Blind, Inc.Miami, FL; Phone: 800/627-7117

Avanmoda L’EstorSabadel, Spain; Phone 608/833-8222

Blinds ChaletMesa, AZ; Phone: 1-888-633-7840

Davis Drapery Hardware LLCBurlingame, CA; Phone: 650-692-0360

HT Window FashionsCity of Industry, CA; Phone: 800/879-9512

Interior Sewing by Kim Phoenix, AZ; Phone: 602/973-2347

McDonald Wholedsale Distributor Inc.Detroit, Mi; Phone: 888.877.2970

Motorized Window TreatmentsStreamwood, IL; Phone: 847-732-4104

OMC MingchengShanghai, China; Phone: 608/833-8222

Orcurto Enterprises, LLCBridgeville, DE; Phone: 3026047039

Springs Window Fashions LLCMiddleton, WI; Phone: 888/554-3227

Star Shade Cutter Co., Inc.St. Joseph, MI; Phone: 800/782-7034

Storch International, Inc.Middleton, WI; Phone: (608) 833-8222

TODL.comClearwater, FL; Phone: 727/441-2060

Vertilux Ltd. USAMiami, FL; Phone: 800/356-8837

Window ProductsHolland, MI; Phone: 800/762-6211

Window World, Inc.Honolulu, HI; Phone: 800/851-7771

Worldwide Window FashionsPhiladelphia, PA; Phone: 888/224-4814

SHAdeS: wOveN wOOd3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100













































SHUTTerS: AlTerNATIve MATerIAlS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100





CMI InteriorsSpringfield, New Jersey, 973-912-0922























SHUTTerS: ArCHall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999

















Shutters By RPanorama City, California, 8183990623













SHUTTerS: COMPONeNTS/HArdwAre3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100





Jim Fine Wooden Products Co LtdHailin, , 86-453-58715









U S Polymers Inc.Montebello, California, 323-728-3023



SHUTTerS: CUSTOMall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999












Masterpiece Shutters Auburn, New York, 315-252-7542






















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SHUTTerS: CUSTOM (CONTINUed)Worldwide Window FashionsPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 215-455-2266


SHUTTerS: eQUIPMeNT/MACHINeS3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100





SHUTTerS: PvC/vINylall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999



























SHUTTerS: rOllINg3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100







SHUTTerS: SPeCIAlTyAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152




























U S Polymers Inc.Montebello, California, 323-728-3023Vasa Window CoveringsAustin, Texas, 512-835-0100





SHUTTerS: STANdArd/STOCkall about BLINDS Omaha, Nebraska, 402-431-9999






SHUTTerS: UNFINISHed3 Blind Mice Window CoveringsSan Diego, California, 858-452-6100



















SHUTTerS: wOOdabc Sun Control LLCCanoga Park, California, 818-348-6165












Larson-Juhl MillworkAshland, Wisconsin, 770-710-7662










Skandia Window Fashions

Tallahassee, Florida, 850-878-1144














SkylIgHT SySTeMS Bay Drapery HardwareTwain Harte, California, 209-586-4592






























SOFTwAreStorch International Inc.Middleton, Wisconsin, 608-833-8222

SUPPlIerSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

Buckeye Metals IndustriesCleveland, Ohio, 216-663-4300


Smartroll Inc USATampa, Florida, 813-449-4320

Winhouse International Co. LtdPaju-City, , 82-31-946-65

Xentric Drapery Hardware Inc San Fernando, California, 818-365-0051

SUSTAINABle PrOdUCTSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700



dofix No Sew Inc.Sanford, Michigan, 989-687-7999
















TASSelS & deCOrATINg TAPeSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152


























TeCHNOlOgyDavis Drapery HardwareBurlingame, California, 650-692-0360



TOOlS & NOTIONSADO CorporationSpartanburg, South Carolina, 864-573-2700










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TOOlS & NOTIONS (CONTINUed)Storch International Inc.Middleton, Wisconsin, 608-833-8222







TrIMSAmericas Window Covering Buying Network - The NetworkLibertyville, Illinois, 847-281-3152

Belagio EnterprisesLos Angeles, CA, 323-731-6934


























wAllCOverINgSBall Chain Mfg. Co. Inc.-BCM CorpMt. Vernon, New York, 914-664-7500









wOrkrOOM SUPPlIeS Designers Hardware & SupplyConroe, Texas, 281-419-7749

















Product

BALL CHAIN MANUFACTURING

Ball Chain Mfg. is the largest manufacturer of ball chain in the world, and our chain has proudly been made in the U.S.A. since 1938. Leading blind and shade manufac-turers specify Ball Chain Mfg. products because they know our chain delivers the precision pitch, flexibility and specifica-tions needed to work faultlessly in their sprocket and clutch systems. With us, and only us, you get chain made totally in the U.S.A. with quality that is second to none. Contact us for info on all of our new fin-ishes and services such as endless loops

and packaging. Visit us at www.ballchain.com, call 914/664-7500, or e-mail [email protected].

143 years of continuous manufactur-ing in the USA guarantees your satisfaction. Decorators love our exquisite product lines of Decorative Wood, Machined Metals, Wrought Iron and Robust Wood Traverse Poles. Quality you see and feel at value pric-ing. Call or click to learn more about Gould NY. 800-223-8990, www.wwtgould.com, [email protected]

GOULD NY DRAPERY HARDWARE, SINCE 1872

CALHOOK

CALHOOK has all the right hangers, fixtures and racks for fabric samples. Wall systems and Max-Space™ floor displays make the best use of your available space and help manage samples efficiently. CAL-HOOK also supplies a full line of point-of-purchase supplies and equipment for retailers.

Call for a free catalog: 800/422-4665 or visit us online at calhook.com.


Product

WILSON FABRICS

Providing quality products at competitive pricing from our Florida warehouse. Custom sourcing available. Plastic bead chain in rolls (numerous colors, continuous chain cord-loops (in all lengths) and metal bead chain. Stop balls, connectors, safety

devices, C-Clips, alligator clips, tassels, lift cord, vertical components, cord locks, and the easy-to-fabricate low profile Sure Lift Roman Head-rail System for shades up to 50 lbs.

Contact: [email protected], tel: 203/655-1102, fax: 203/655-8571..

SUREWIN

WFCP welcomes all currently certified WCAA members to what is now the indus-try’s only certification program. We encour-age you to take a look the various special-ties—workroom, design,

color, etc.—offered within WFCP as well as the other educational opportunities available for maintaining or upgrading your certification status.

Go to: wf-vision.com/certification for details and more information.

WINDOW FASHION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

BOHEMIA COLLECTION FINIALS BY ORION UNI-SOLEIL

Uni-Soleil new roller clutch are smoother, easy go and much quieter. With com-plete range of roller collection in the world with USA pat-ent, we can advance your roller blind to high end class. The standard colors are in white, black, ivory, grey and brown. We

offer full solution in window blind industry. Please contact Uni-Soleil [email protected] or visit www.uni-soleil.com.tw for further information.

Bohemia Crystals come in a variety of shapes: round, oval, circular, square… some even have delicate bubbles inside. They are available

to fit iron rods or wood poles. They look especially stun-ning when combined with our Italian Collection, but are also available in 35 Iron Art™, 11 Wood Art™ and 58 Design Art™ finishes, allowing you to easily achieve a traditional, transitional or modern look.

[email protected]

Concord Fabrics from WilsonConcord features a stylish natural horizontal texture that provides great surface interest. Concord has a UPF rating of 50+, providing excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays. In addition, Concord is Oeko-Tex certified, protected by StainProtect™, available in Blockout and Translucent, Lead- and PVC-Free and available in a wide width of 110". www.wilsonfabrics.com

ONA DRAPERY HARDWARE

Ona Drapery Hardware Company is your source for custom made drapery hardware. From contemporary to tra-ditional, we offer an extensive selection of styles and finishes. We manufacture every rod set to order using only pre-mium heavy gauge steel, wrought iron, crystal and more. Custom curving is available for all rod profiles. Be sure to look at our new Acrylic Rods, Art Glass finials and Polished Chrome finishes in addition to our popular French Rods and ONAVERSE™ Iron Cord Traverse Rods. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, timely delivery and cus-

tomer satisfaction. Select Ona Drapery Hardware and order with confidence.

For a free catalog please call 800/231-4025 or visit our website at www.onadrapery.com.

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what’s NEW HUES: September/October is our annual color issue and we’ll have palette updates and colorful prod-ucts from Maison & Objet, NeoCon and more! Shown here from Vallila’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection is the Ruukki curtain panel and Stadion fab-rics for the pillows.

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