Custom Sizes, Infinite Colors
Chromagraphic Processing Co., Williamsport, PA, uses technologically advanced equipment to supply its clients with custom sizes and colors. INTERMIX, a computerized coloring system, assists in matching or creating infinite colors and stores custom color formulas for future use. A full line of mini-, micro- and vertical slat
material also is stocked in standard colors.
Make the Most of Display Space
Max-Space[TM] display racks from CALHOOK[TM] TMS, Kent, WA, provide easily expandable display space for ever-growing sample book and hanging sample collections. Straight, rectangular and circular racks are offered and each can be set up as a single- or double-tier rack initially, and be expanded in the field to three tiers, shown. Use for cord-hung books, print and upholstery hanging samples, carpet squares or binders.
Shutters Provide Clean Look
Vinylbilt Shutters, St. Augustine, FL, introduces the Clearview louver option. A patent-pending mechanism that places the louver control bar, which is typically in the front center of the shutter panel, to the back and flush to the side for a cleaner look and an unobstructed view. Made with a proprietary manufacturing compound Polyresin 3® that provides superior strength, durability and flame retardancy.
One Style Reduces Inventory
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.
Latest PVC Designs, Patterns
The Designer PVC Collection from Panoramic Shades, Concord, Ontario, Canada, presents the latest in PVC designs and patterns to help create dramatic windows. Suitable with layered fabrics, toppers or all alone.
Colorful Aluminum Mini-blinds
Aluminum mini-blinds from Richview Window Coverings, City of Industry, CA, are available in more than 50 colors and are designed for custom, contract and commercial markets. They are ready to ship anywhere in three to five days from Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, and Atlanta, GA.
Quality Blinds at Factory Prices
Nova Blind Factory, Inc., Dallas, TX, manufactures name brand quality custom blinds at low factory-direct prices with fast turnaround and responsive customer service. Product information and free sample kits are available.
Custom Workroom Services
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.
Accuract Measures Improves Business
The Measuretronic from Creative Engineering Corp., Buckner, KY, is a precision, compact, microprocessor-controlled measuring device that will provide accurate, documented measuring and bar-coded inventory control. Easy to use, it clamps on the edge of a table and fits on existing or new measuring machines, measuring tables or racks. Improving the accuracy of measurements will enhance credibility toward customers, speed up operation and improve overall operation and control.
Impressive Resin Accents
Bravo!, an exciting new collection from Steptoe & Wife to Curtains Up[TM] is a line of distinctive cast resin finials, tiebacks and rosettes. Carefully detailed, hand-finished finials create a powerful impression when installed with fully coordinated steel rods, rings and brackets. Finials screw securely into 1 1/2- and one-inch steel rods. The effect is sophisticated; the assembly simple. Color brochure available.
Profit from Brass Popularity
Nine branded, solid brass drapery holdbacks are included in the Levolor Classic Accents line from Newell Window Furnishings, Freeport, IL. The line, which also includes brass-finished scarf rings and tulip swagholders, helps retailers capitalize on the popularity of brass while offering custom window decorating results. Packaging and merchandising are distinctive and informative graphics make product selection easy.
Luxury Linen Ready-mades
Euro Linens West, Los Angeles, CA, offers a complete line of fabrics as well as luxury Belgian linen in ready-made bedding, tabletop and kitchen items. This collection is produced by Libeco Fine Mills, the same mill that produces the linen fabrics of which Euro Linens West is the exclusive distributor.
Collection Evokes Traditions
Bayside Designs from Blonder Wallcoverings, Cleveland, OH, pays homage to Italy's Tuscany region with Florentine, a new wall covering and fabric collection that creates fashion scenarios that add classicism and patina to rooms. Weathered surfaces, lush vineyards and Renaissance patterns and textures are featured. The wall coverings and borders are pre-pasted, washable and strippable paper-backed vinyls. The fabrics are 100 percent cotton.
Trims for Four Seasons
Houlès-U.S.A., Los Angeles, CA, has expanded its Nicodecor collection with new trims, fabrics, table linens and accessories that complement the four seasons. Made of all natural fabrics, the collection is priced in the low- to mid-range to attract young adults and first-time home buyers. The winter collection features organdy cloths in green or red. The spring collection includes 100 percent cotton fabrics
embroidered with colorful fruit motifs.
Fresh Fabrics Collections
Richloom Fabrics, New York, NY, presents a collection of eye-catching, fresh fabrics in collections that include reversible comforters, box-pleated dust ruffles, standard shams, braided rope trims and more. All-over floral prints combine with jacquards with a coordinating stripe and sheer voile.
Multi-color Rayon Trims
Hollywood Trims by Prym-Dritz Corp., Spartanburg, SC, has added five new multi-colors to its line of trims and cording. Each trim is designed to tie all the colors together in a particular fabric, almost becoming an extension of the weave itself. The new trims are: desert sage, moss rose, tartan, vintage tapestry and red oak. The new trims are made of 100 percent spun rayon and are available in edge cord, brush fringe, bullion fringe and tassel styles.
Ergonomic Scissors Conform to Hand
SouthStar Supply Co., Nashville, TN, offers Scissorhand ergonomic scissors. The unique handle design reduces stress in the thumb area of the user's hand and allows all four other fingers to be used in the lower handle. The top handle conforms to the shape of the hand so the user is cutting with a grip action rather than pinching as with standard scissors. Cutlery-quality stainless steel blades, replaceable spring and plastic handles are features.
Elegant, Versatile Retractable Awning
Arquati USA, Carrollton, TX, introduces BQN, an advanced retractable arm awning engineered to be used with an optional extruded tubular hood that mounts to the main support bar to protect the awning fabric for years. Different size motors offer a smooth operation for any size awning. Elegance, practicality and versatility are its main features.
New Line of Structural Columns
Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc., Wood-Ridge, NJ, has expanded its collection of wood, fiberglass and aluminum columns to include a new line of smooth and fluted architecturally tapered composite columns. Composite fiberglass reinforced resins and marble are molded to form a maintenance-free, load-bearing interior or exterior structure that is warrantied for 15 years. They are impervious to weather and insects and do not need to be primed before painting.
Sewing Machines Full of Features
The full line of sewing machines from Sewmaster Corp., Oceanside, NY, features compound unison feed (upper and lower feed), walking foot needle feed, drop-in top-loading bobbins, 3,000 stitches per minute and a safety clutch. Long arm and cylinder arm models also are available including heavy-duty lockstitch machines.
Non-skid Safety Ruler
InterLam, Inc., Seattle, WA, presents a new safety ruler called the Big Yellow Ruler[TM] with non-skid base and patented edge design that protects fingers and keeps the ruler in place when cutting various materials. The ruler stays in place without scratching the surface of the material being cut. Available in 18-, 26-, 38-, 52-, 56- and 97-inch lengths, the longer lengths make it easy to cut over-sized prints.
Spray-on Fabric Protector
The modern fluorochemical formula of spray No. 980 industrial fabric protector from Sprayway, Inc., Chicago, IL, protects fabrics from dirt, grease, stains and water. The spray is effective for both water- and oil-based paints, stains and soils and can be used on throw pillows and upholstery fabrics. The spray will restore repellance, but not change the feel, look or breatheability of the fabric.
See Artwork, Not Reflection
Tru Vue Inc., Chicago, IL, introduces a new glass product named AR[TM] Reflection-free. Certain lighting conditions in the home or office such as direct overhead light or sunlight can turn framed art into a mirror. AR eliminates this annoying problem through a state-of-the-art manufacturing process that ensures the highest brightness and contrast levels while eliminating reflections.
Fastening Products
Fastenation, Inc., Garfield, NJ. is an authorized fabricator and distributor of Velcro® brand products. Customer service representatives can assist you in determining the best and most cost-effective product to meet your needs. A full range of fabricating services to help speed your final production time also are available including die-cutting, straight cut, perforating and custom printing.
Solar-powered Motorization
Let the sun power your rolling shutters, sun shades and skylight systems in addition to retractable awnings. The low-voltage solar kit from SIMU U.S. Inc., Delray Beach, FL, features a 12-volt operator that relies on a combination of battery and solar charge for power. The kit also includes a solar panel, control unit and radio transmitter. This ultimate system for exterior product motorization totally eliminates the need for wiring and the expense of an electrician.
Expandable Rods Fit Perfectly
Evergreen Custom Products, Irwin, PA, introduces a full line of patented expandable curtain rods that install without drilling or hardware. By simply twisting either or both ends, the rods lengthen or shorten to fit perfectly between window flanges. There are no springs, so they never lose tension. The rods' soft, vinyl tips prevent marring the window casings. Rod lengths include 22 to 23 inches for cafe curtains and door windows, 27 to 28 inches for standard main windows and six to seven inches for door sidelight windows.
Hand-crafted Custom Shutters
Avalon Shutters, Inc. offers high-quality custom wood shutters for residential or contract applications. All materials are hand selected and every shutter component is milled at the plant for superior quality control and on-time delivery. All shutters are custom built to order using computer design. The hardwood construction features hand-crafted quality and lacquer finish.
Tailored Soft Valances
Decorator Workshop, Buffalo, NY, introduces the Art Nouveau Collection, a line of sleek, tailored soft valances. Presenting clean lines and a triple-layer apprearance, these treatments work well over Roman and pleated shades, vertical and mini-blinds and draperies.
3D Retail Software Via Web
TechniCon Computer Services, Emeryville, CA, announces a new software application for the World Wide Web that will simplify and increase sales of window/wall/floor coverings, furniture and other interior design items. Delivered over the Internet, 3D Web Visualizer enables manufacturers to create one central source of product data and graphics that is easily accessible by retailers, salespeople, designers and select customers. It includes on-line product selection, specification, visualization and order fulfillment.
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