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Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Broomfield, CO, Duette® PowerRise[TM] *new simple and affordable remote control system *requires no cords or special wiring *powered by ordinary alkaline batteries concealed in headrail *memory stop allows for presets *safety feature stops shade if it touches an object in its path Comfortex Corp., Watervliet, NY, Woodwinds[TM] wood alloy blinds *made from real basswood and engineered materials to ensure a perfect slat every time *patented S-shaped design *fully washable and warranted for a lifetime Bead Industries, Bridgeport, CT, Bead Chain® and accessories *allows imagination and innovation to add style and efficiency *can be used in myriad ways from headrail systems to creative fashion statements *dependable since 1914 R.H. Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC, zippers by the roll *three different types of zippers available: nylon, aluminum and brass *available in white and tan in size 4.5 *free catalog and more information available Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc., West Lafayette, IN, Woodland Harvest Collection Great Ideas book *features 28 glossy pages packed with classic and innovative products *helps designers explain benefits and show wood product applications *room setting and close-up photography *concise text *use in conjunction with other sampling systems Emerling & Co./CALHOOK[TM], Sunnyvale, CA, Max-Space[TM] display racks *easily expandable display space for ever-growing sample book and hanging sample collections *straight, rectangular and circular racks *can be set up as single- or double-tier initially, each expandable in the field to three tiers, shown *use for cord-hung books, print and upholstery hanging samples, carpet squares or binders Nanik, Wausau, WI, handcrafted wood blinds *slat widths offered in one-, 1 3/8-, two- and 2 3/8-inch sizes *premium basswood maximizes the view *easy to clean *can be topped off with signature four-bead or crown molded valance *covered by a lifetime warranty Cooper Fabricator Components, Sturgis, MI, Sani 3500 *fully automatic slat cutting and punching machine *features computerized set-up of the lifting and punching station *also will receive bar coding Delaware Dry Goods Co., Newark, DE, Pellon® Wonder-Shade® *unique, no-sew premium shade-backing material that is easy to use *available by roll or kit, it can be cut lengthwise or crosswise to make finished shades that are room-darkening *outside, the shades will be white, with no fabric showing through Polywood Blind Co., Phoenix, AZ, Polywood Shutter *made of a unique engineered wood substitute *all the advantages of synthetics, but you won't believe they're not wood *GE-tested, waterproof and with durable finishes in various colors *available in two-inch size only American Wood Finishers, Inc., Tucker, GA, two-inch wood slats *genuine oak and genuine cherry slats *natural wood products adaptable to wood blind fabrication *awarded Most Innovative Overall Design for wood products by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Blind Buster Inc., Dallas, TX, wood blinds *name brand quality custom blinds *low factory-direct pricing *fast turnaround *responsive customer service *product information and free sample kits available Silverado Services Co., Calistoga, CA, wood shades *woven wood shades *bamboo matchstick shades also available Kirsch, Sturgis, MI, Soft Window Wear line *new styles include tab-tops, button tabs, classic ring-tops and self-valanced ringed flop-tops *line now features Design Trends wrought iron rods and finials *new fabrics are rich in neutrals, naturals, stripes, textures and laces in coordinated groupings 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 *saves time *new supplement offers 43 additional designs with coordinated patterns available Cheryl Strickland's Professional Drapery Workroom School, Swannanoa, NC, workroom instruction * step-by-step fabrication methods for creating a variety of window treatments or slipcovers *four-day sessions feature intensive hands-on instruction *limited to six participants *all materials and supplies are provided Add-a-Motor, Inc., Annadale, VA, motorization *new and retro-fit for shades, draperies, verticals and many horizontals *affordable motors lift, rotate or traverse 60 pounds *floor level installation without electrician *plug into any lamp timer switch or operate with wireless remote Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, The KS System *slimline aluminum powder-coated track system for commercial and residential use *easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting *complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems Circle 217 ACS Inc., Irwindale, CA, vertical carrier system *two eight-prong carrier systems, the mini (A-604) and scissors (A-804) now in production *three-prong scissors and four-prong self-ALIGNing systems and end controls also available Textol Systems, Inc., Carlstadt, NJ, all-new drapery supply catalog *includes workroom supplies, trimmings, fasteners and specialty products *on-the-spot pricing and delivery information also available Benchmark Components, Inc., Sanford, NC, sample display *mobility, strength, simplicity and price are significant advantages *fixtures for books and rolls also available döfix No*Sew USA, Sanford, MI, cordless shade *side-tracked shade can be closed from bottom up or top down *horizontal aluminum slats make it perfect for shades, skylights and sunrooms *constructed using hook and iron-on loop fasteners *any decorative fabric can be used *accurate and quick fabrication *uncomplicated installation *blackout lining can be used without unsightly stitchholes *double-sided option Richview Window Coverings, City of Industry, CA, aluminum blind cut-down machine *cuts headrail, bottomrail *cuts and rounds slats in less than a second *accompanies aluminum stock program featuring 80 sizes, two colors *cut-down machine available for lease in program Creative Engineering & Mfg. Corp., Crestwood, KY, Junior Inspection/ Measuring and Cutting Machine *60- and 72-inch wide machines *green, black, blue and beige coloration *front bar stacker *measures and rewinds automatically at the flip of a switch *cuts square 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 U.S. Sample Corp., Chicago, IL; Montreal, Ontario, Canada; sample books *sample books, color cards and merchandising and sales aids available *new and innovative ideas *shop-at-home or in-store models *specializing in custom designed sample programs for the window coverings industry Turnils USA, Duluth, GA, updated color selections *Nordic Light pleated shades now available in 56 colors in six patterns with color-matched rails and components *Nordic Light honeycomb shades offered in 21 colors *one-inch blind line now available in 114 colors 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 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 Kwik-affix Products, Jacksonville, FL, Thread-Thru Lining *woven-in loops replace sewn-in rings or tapes *Roman or balloon shades are faster to fabricate with lower cost *soft-fold Romans do not need slats, tapes or hooks *cleaner look from outside