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Complete motorization systems and components for fabricators were highlighted at the BTX/Elero booths. Faux wood components and PVC verticals were among the window treatments presented by Eclipse Blind Systems, Inc. The new hands-on training and certification program for drapery and window treatment cleaning was the subject of interest at On-Site Drapery Cleaning & More. At the Iso-Teck booth, from left, Jacquelyn Haynes, Robert Gonzales, Lucy Lusignan, Michael Biro, Ramiro Ramirez and Hugh Schindler presented a full-range of window coverings. Attendees stopped to check out Brewster Wallcoverings' collections of wall coverings, borders and coordinating accessories. William Chou, left, Wasyl and Ben Lin talk over the two-inch Wood-A-Like faux wood products offered by Genes Industry. Rob Collett, right, demonstrated the motorization options available from Techniku Inc. Sliding panel tracks and new roller shade options were among the products exhibited by the staff from Vertilux. The new Softview Venetian Shades were among the products presented by Craig Robinson of Gilmore Enterprise. A wide range of new and updated products and a series of educational seminars were presented by Hunter Douglas Window Fashions. Motorized and manual lift systems and components for residential and contract window coverings were offered by RollEase, Inc. The versatility of bendable drapery and curtain rods was showcased by Will Knieper, far left, of Forest Group USA, Inc. Lawrence Wolfin showcased the drapery and workroom supplies offerd by Textol Systems, Inc., which now includes Rufflette accessories. Marilyn Schickler and Martin Lowy presented metal drapery components from Buckeye Metals, Inc. Conso Products showcased its many collections of tassels, trims and ornamental accessories. The selling and design benefits of illustration overlay systems for window treatments and pillows were demonstrated by Sally Tucker of Visionary Concepts, Inc. Vinyl Coastal Shutters by Seven Day were presented by Bruce Track, left, and Dave Harrison. The Window Coverings Association of American (WCAA) booth was kept busy with attendees examining the library of informational materials available. Christine Badger presented the down and synthetic pillow forms and inserts from Soft-Tex Mfg. Two-inch blind components and tools were displayed by Mariak Industries. Mike Grossman of Heirloom Shutters talked with attendees interested in custom wood shutters.

More Articles by Howard Shingle  More Articles on Trade Shows Backings and linings for shades, blinds and draperies were offered by John Fry of Hollingswoth & Vose Co. Cheryl Strickland, right, talked with workroom owners about fabrication techniques and the Professional Drapery Workroom School. Johnny Siu and Elma Huggins of ZMC Metal showcased one- and two-inch horizontal blind components. Business solutions offered through the Easy Quote system were demonstrated by Ginny Connor. The advantages of a vacuum table and steam iron system from Veit Brisay were presented by Reggie Purvus, left, and John Downie. Cheryl Howard, right, demonstrated the three-dimensional design applications of the E-Z Decorator System. Bamberger-Kaliko showcased its latest collection of shade fabrics, which provide unique printing options for customization. The workroom supplies and equipment offered by Rowley Co., as always, attracted a crowd of interested attendees. Danny Zucher, left, Isaac Benayon and Ron Cogan presented the Richwood shutter and window shading programs from Elite Window Fashions. Patterns for the most elegant and appealing custom window fashions were offered by Bart Borchardt of M'Fay Patterns. Faber Industries presented its newest cutting and squaring table for roller shades. Debbie Green explained the production efficiency aid of the Minutes Matters system from Debbie's Designs. Douglas Domel of Harmonic Designs demonstrated the Sensor Shade for Skylights, which received a WCMA award for technical innovation of the year. Ian Elbogen, left, presented the collections of decorative rods and finials offered by Claire Fabrics. G & M Kinney displayed a host of valances, cornices and shade and blind components. The versatility of iron-on products were demonstrated in the döfix No*Sew Inc. booth along with displays of workroom supplies and equipment. Graber products took center stage in the Springs Window Fashions Division booth surrounded and supported by the company's fabricators: Essex Shade, Golden Window Fashions, United Supply and Window Fashions, Inc. Robert Fryburg, left, David Fryburg and Linda Burrant presented the window coverings products and home textiles from Superior Shade & Blind and Superior Fabrics. Tammy Thompson, left, David Morgan and Klaus Wulf of ADO showcased the latest collection of sheer and decorative fabrics and its ADOwrap Complete. The crew from American Hardwood Co. presented its WCMA Award-winning finish for natural wood components for blinds and shutters.