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	New Grapes Decorative Brackets Kirsch C.W. Kirsch Buckingham Collection's new Grapes decorative brackets in a provencial finish accent the fresh green color on these walls. The softly swagged treatment gives a cool, open feel to the room while welcoming the splendor of the outdoor foliage inside.
	CVI Stock Wood Program Caldwell/VSR, Inc. Caldwell/VSR, Inc., Hesperis, CA, presents its CVI Stock Wood Program consisting of 10 designer colors for two-inch, kiln-dried hardwood slats, bottomrails and valances. These high-quality finishes are available in low, one-box minimums offering the best pricing for one of the most profitable wood programs on the market.
	American Hardwood Co. American Hardwood Co., Gardena, CA, announces its new collection of wood blind components for the budget-minded, The Sundance Collection[TM] in six radiant colors: snow, cloud, sandstone, horizon, canyon and sedona. Two-inch wood blind components are available in three- to nine-foot lengths. Custom engraved sample decks are available.
The latest leap in automation is in the home: automated draperies. BTX/Elero Motorization Supply, Dallas, TX, has developed a revolutionary new track, the BTX MotorDrape[TM], which is the first affordable system that requires no professional wiring or installation. This system can be plugged into any three-prong wall outlet and requires neither batteries nor hard-wiring. All power is transmitted by low-voltage wiring. It operates on an infrared hand-held remote control that is powerful enough to transmit through most draperies. Today's top designers are redisvcovering the natural beauty of Horizons Natural Wood Shades by B & W Mfg., Gurnee, IL. Roman-fold, roll-up, duo-fold and continuous bead chain styles are available in a wide assortment of patterns. B & W offers a complete sample book at a low introductory price.Graber® CrystalPleat® shades from Springs Window Fashions Division, Inc., Middleton, WI, offer luxurious, petal-soft fabric in a double-cell design that means dimensional strength and crisp pleats without a stiff, papery finish. Solids and prints range in color from rich jewel tones to soft pastels. Most fabrics are backed with white for a uniform appearance on a home's exterior. Holes are hidded for a clean sweep of color. Industrial Coatings Group, Inc., Chicago, IL, presents its versatile collection of roller shade fabric, Décor ShadeLine[TM]. The new shade line has light- filtering to room-darkening offerings in natural or synthetic fabrics. Available in a spectrum of fashion colors, tones and textures. Ideal for home, office or recreational applications. Bamberger Kaliko, Winston-Salem, NC, presents its European collection of decorative window shade fabrics. Made of 100 percent high-quality polyester fabrics that are free of environmentally harmful PVCs. Available as light-filtering or 100 percent room darkening, these fabrics also are flame retardant for contract applications. The Little Pollyanna iron from Kwik-affix, Jacksonville, FL, produces controlled high temperature, dry steam for faster ironing, the same as the larger Pollyanna 2. Any spitting is eliminated. It features a stainless steel boiler in a non-corrosive housing. With its protective lid cover it is portable for use in workrooms or at the installation site. Eastern Metal Supply, Inc., Charlotte, NC, offers blind tracks and tilt rods in bulk packages. Stock length programs are available for fabricators. Tracks and rods are packaged for convenient delivery from warehouses in North Carolina and Florida. Elero USA, Inc., Dallas, TX, presents JA Lift/Tilt Motors. These quiet, reliable motors are designed for interior use. They lift up to 150 pounds, yet fit in spaces as small as 55 by 55 mm, which also allows for placement in the center of a headrail. They also are compatible with a wide range of controls. Empire Window Fashions, Chatsworth, CA, a Hunter Douglas fabricator, presents Vignette[TM] window shadings. The 100 percent woven polyester fabrics were specially developed to hold their shape and style and to be anti-static as well as dust and stain resistant. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, the shadings are easily maintained. The Institute for Color Research, Chicago, IL, introduces its new Language of Color® TrendSet[TM] design set. These cards speak to consumers as well as trade professionals in assisting with decorating and design solutions. These solutions are not limited to color combinations, but are specific to lifestyle and life stages. The TrendSet helps combine, by hue family, all facets of home decorating. The Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), presenters of the Certified Window Treatment Consultant Program, is the only national non-profit trade association dedicated to the retail window coverings industry and to the dealers, decorators and designers who are it members. See what a difference membership can make. CACO, Inc., Johnson City, TN, presents Delta Woods two-inch blinds constructed from kiln-dried American hardwoods and offering the best features and option choices available including a new routless feature. One- and two-inch slats and unique valance options are offered. The Faux Wood, manufactured of space-age PVC foam, creates a blemish-free wood-looking product. Complete custom manufacturing services for most types of draperies, bedspreads, top treatments and accessories are available from Merrill Y. Landis, Ltd., Telford, PA. For unique home fashions, designs can vary from ornate to simple. Specialty shapes and sizes also are available. Satellite Metal Inc., Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, serving the window coverings industry for almost 20 years, manufactures metal vertical and Venetian blind hardware to suit all generic and brand name systems including such innovative products as VaneSaver and VaneSaver Plus adjustable vane weights and adjustable wall brackets. Silverado Service Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a host of decorative accessories. Wood tassels, cord locks and pulleys are featured. Royal Capital Stamping & Tooling Ltd., Ontario, Quebec, Canada, announces the Multi System. It offers the versatility of a wall or ceiling mount while reducing your inventory of brackets and snap-on clips. All you need is one bracket style and the clips that twist on. Also available as extension brackets. The solution for inventory cost reduction. EZ Release, Inc., Sacramento, CA, eliminates the hazards of window coverings with multiple looped cords. The EZ Release is easily installed on two- to five-cord window coverings and breaks the loop that has contributed to child injuries. The KS System from Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, is a slimline aluminum powder-coated track system applicable for commercial and residential use. Easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting, the track offers a complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems. Wood blinds from Richview Window Coverings, Duluth, GA, are available in one- and two-inch sizes and 14 natural hardwood choices. Two-inch fabric color tapes and cord tilter options also available. Quick lead times and economical prices offered. Delaware D.G. Co., Newark, DE, presents Pellon® Wonder-Shade®, a unique, no-sew premium shade-backing material that is easy to use. Available by roll or kit to make finished shades that are room-darkening. On the outside, the shades will be white. Inside, the material maintains the decorative fabric's true colors. Texas Kit Co., Dallas, TX, introduces the most efficient way to manufacture wood blinds. Its two-inch wood slats and headrail systems are available in all of the most popular colors in hand-selected grade-A, kiln-dried hardwoods. No inventory costs. No scrap rates. Next day shipments also available. Gain extra name recognition with gift bags and packaging from CALHOOK[TM] TMS, Kent, WA. These reusable tote bags are offered standard and customizable. Also available are gift wrapping materials and other point-of-purchase products. A helpful catalog including fabric sample racks, fixtures and hangers and merchandising products is available free.