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1 - Levolor Home Fashions, Hight Point, NC, Cirrus[TM] cellular shades * available in neutral tones and designer hues to suede patterns and garden prints * bring together color and versatility * can be installed in skylights, slant tops, arches and circular windows * 14 specialty window options * exclusive 9/16-inch cell size. 2 - Beauti Vue Products, Bristol, WI, Lightlines[TM] mini-blinds from Hunter Douglas * offer light control and privacy * no visible rout holes for clean, stylish look * blocks 99 percent of unwanted light * unobtrusive all-in-one valance * Dust Shield[TM] protective paint coating system reduces static electricity and inhibits dust collecting 3- Springs Window Fashions Division, Inc., Middleton, WI, Sonoma CrystalPleat® * first patterned double-cell shade on market * one of two patterned CrystalPleat shades to debut this month * classic marble texture on soft fabric * available in nine pastel colors 4 - Lafayette Venetian Blind Inc., West Lafayette, IN, installation training center * intensive, four-day hands-on schools * shutter or soft products installation instruction * emphasis placed on accurate measuring, correct product application, time saving techniques, specialized tools for increased efficiency, field repair and professional integrity. 5 - A. Svensson, Eden Prairie, MN, Viking Collection * newest wood pole series * combines tasteful styling with latest colors * six colors available in ochra-yellow, terra cotta red, rustic blue and fir green, all in unvarnished finishes * mahogany and natural wood have varnished finishes * available in 54-, 62-, 70-, 78- and 86-inch lengths. 6 - Forest Group USA, Acworth, GA, KS System * top-quality track system ideal for all installations * easy installation even in curved areas * quality materials * can be used in vertical applications. 7 - Superior Shade & Blind, Pompano Beach, FL, Bouquet collection * unique damask floral pattern * vanes are manufactured of 100 percent polyester for exceptional durability and long life * foam-backed vanes for light control, privacy and energy savings available. 8 - MASTERVISIONS for Windows[TM] by Visionary Concepts Inc., Branford, CT, window treatment overlay system * 204 detailed illustrations offer limitless design combinations * many designs emphasize creative uses of trim and decorative hardware * helps clients visualize * eliminates sketching * new 1995 fall supplement offers 43 additional designs. 9 - BTX Window Automation, Inc., Dallas, TX, 5060 motorized drapery track system * specially designed compact motors ensure quiet operation and reliability * many models and versions available for a variety of drawing lengths and drapery styles * tracks can be curved and joined for up to 480 inches of coverage. 10 - Kay & L Draperies, Waverly, IA, Premiere Collection * coordinated fabric and wall coverings program * more than 40 exciting fabrics with matching wall coverings * borders also available. 11 - Turnils USA, Duluth, GA, updated color selections * Nordic Light pleated shades now in 56 colors in six patterns with color-matched components * Nordic Light honeycomb shades in 21 colors compatible with pleated shade hardware program * one-inch blind line now in 114 colors. 12 - Cooper Fabricator Components, Sturgis, MI, aluminum blind production machines * two new machines available * several in-stock standard slat machines also available for immediate delivery * new and improved trade-in package is ready for fabricators. 13 - Classico Window Covering Corp., Fairfield, NJ, Silhouette® window shadings from Hunter Douglas * offers the light control of a Venetian blind, the soft, airy look of sheers and the easy operation of pleated shades * available for angled and arch-topped windows * resists dust, dirt and stains * lifetime limited warranty. 14 - Emerling & Co./CALHOOK[TM], Sunnyvale, CA, Cord-Shorteners[TM] * wasted vertical space can be easily eliminated * can save up to three inches of space * installs without tools * inexpensive * more attractive than knotting * fit all cord-style sample books * useful with any display system. 15 - A Better Blind Inc., Miami, FL, custom window treatments * vertical and horizontal blinds in wide range of contemporary colors and finishes * fabric and PVC verticals * one-inch mini-blinds * one- and two-inch wood blinds * two-inch vinyl blinds * track available by the inch. 16 - Cary Welding & Fabrication, Sanford, NC, display racks * offers a quick and convenient means of establishing a showroom for contactors, jobbers and retailers of drapery and upholstery fabrics * several models of displays are available in three versatile standard colors. 17 - All Strong Industry, Inc., Ontario, CA, WoodMagic[TM] polyfoam slats * environmentally friendly, easier to fabricate and more cost effective than wood * made both curved and flat * available with grain patterns and textures to mimic the look and feel of real wood while surpassing the performance of wood * won't warp, crack or split in response to humidity, making them ideal for extremely dry or high moisture situations. 18 - On-Site Drapery Cleaning, Hayden Lake, ID, Ultimate PB III * portable dry cleaning machine * dry cleans all configurations of draperies on the rod without removing them from window * guaranteed no damage or shrinkage. 19 - Draperies, Etc., Birmingham, AL, Designers Portfolio * portfolio contains numerous top treatment options and styles. 20 - Eastern Metal Supply, Inc., Charlotte, NC, blind tracks and tilt rods * offered in bulk packages with a stock length program available for fabricators * items are packaged for convenient delivery from warehouses in North Carolina, Florida and Texas. 21 - Montage Inc., Ravenna, OH, Mederia vertical louvers * one of four new vertical pattern designs offered * curved louvers look like fabric, but really are engraved PVC patterns made from quality Geon® extruded vinyl * louvers are available in six colors: hunter green, white, off-white, mauve, steel blue and gray. 22 - Premiere Wood Blind Mfg., Inc., Tucker, GA, Shutter Blind * 2 1/2-inch louvered wood slats * combines best features of wood blind and plantation shutters * unique look at less than half the cost of plantation shutters * other products include two-inch wood, aluminum and PVC blinds and Steller cellular shade. 23 - Scientific Plastics, Miami Lakes, FL, Window Showplace sample book * compact and lightweight * contains more than 150 SKUs of fabrics including prints, pearlized, jacquards, 100 percent fiberglass and silk goods * more than 150 SKUs of designer PVCs also available * book features waterfall deck. 24 - S. Morantz, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, L'il Baby blind cleaning machine * effectively cleans mini-, vertical and Venetian blinds * ideal for contract installations where hard window coverings are especially popular. 25 - Hook On A Book, Brooklyn, NY, sample book hooks * makes presentation simple and sales even simpler * hook is self-adhering and flexible * a neat showroom attracts customers and can lead to more sales. 26 - Vertico Industries, Lachine, Quebec, Canada, PVC Supreme blinds * feature curved-shaped vanes * revolutionary embossing process resembles a jacquard woven drapery effect * vanes available in eight fashion colors to enhance any decorating project. 27 - Satellite Metal, Inc., Sainte-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, parts catalog * details entire line of hardware and components * includes VaneSaver[TM], VaneSaver Plus[TM], cord weights, brackets and hangers. 28 - Aztec System Technologies, North York, Ontario, Canada, The Designer ProQuote[TM] * estimation and order processing software program * can be used by retailing decorators, interior designers and wholesale workrooms * features images from the Encyclopedia of Window Fashions III * quoting, invoicing, fabric estimation, work orders, purchase orders, job costing, scheduling and preloaded price lists. 29 - Creative Engineering & Mfg. Corp., Crestwood, KY, Vertical Tabler * use for swags, balloon shades and other work * will increase tabling production by 200 to 500 percent with one operator * automatically trims fabric while marking the finish length * operator can inspect draperies as they would actually hang. 30 - Bead Chain Mfg. Co., Bridgeport, CT, Decrobead[TM] bead chains * three finishes of polished aluminum offered * suitable for horizontal and vertical blind operation. 31 - Benthin Systems, Sewickley, PA, ready-made program * includes SR200 steel headrail and E200 aluminum headrail * both PVC and fabric slats are available in white, ivory, gray and mauve with optional valance * white and ivory headrails are available in standard sizes: 54, 66, 78, 84, 102 and 110 inches by 84 inches. 32 - Blind Busters Inc., Dallas, TX, custom horizontal wood blinds * available in the eight most popular decorator colors * combines brand quality with unbeatable prices * factory-direct source for top quality generic hard window coverings including wood and aluminum blinds plus honeycomb cellular shades. 33 - Merrill Y. Landis, Ltd., Telford, PA, custom workroom * complete custom manufacturing services for most draperies, bedspreads, top treatments and accessories * provides unique home fashions * designs vary from ornate to simple * specialty shapes and sizes available. 34 - Gilmore Enterprises, Sun Valley, CA, horizontal components * expanded line includes 1 1/2- and two-inch blind components * new low-profile two-inch horizontals feature a sleek 1 1/2- by two-inch headrail * all quality components available from warehouses coast-to-coast. 35 - Silverado Services Co., Calistoga, CA, decorative accessories * wood tassels * cord locks. 36 - Bombay Shutters, Inc., Winter Garden, FL, Vinylbilt shutter system * made of durable and maintenance-free Polyresin3®, which is waterproof, environmentally friendly and provides self-extinguishing fire safety characteristics * simple-to-install * permanent finishes * patented tilt bar locking mechanism. 37 - Classic Windows, Inc., Forest Hills, NY, new Dean Valance * versatile design blends easily with any decor ranging from contemporary to traditional * shown with contrasting lining on the valance body as well as on the center double jabot * named for the first customer for whom it was made. 38 - Hollingsworth & Vose Co., Charlotte, NC, Hovotex® non-woven buckram * washable and dry cleanable * keeps drapery pleats looking new longer without sagging or drooping * heat tackable versions for faster sewing * shipped from stock and slit to any width * swatch book and sample rolls available at no charge.