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Hunter Douglas  

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Millennium Makeover merchandising promotion
•allows dealers to face 2000 with confidence and certainty •helps create most effective window covering selling enviornment in store •helps dealers provide customers satisfying point-of-sale experience •includes Rate Your Store quiz •coupons for purchases of displays and signage •effective January 1 through April 30
Booth 1006


Eclipse  

Eclipse Blind Systems, Inc., Ravenna, OH, PVC designs
•10 new designs from embossed basic designs to luxurious pearl finished styles •more than 70 new colorways •new two-inch PVC horizontal patterns that coordinate with top-selling vertical styles •two-deck update set available featuring new additions to PVC vertical collection
Booth 806


Comfortex  

Comfortex Window Fashions, Maplewood, NY, Universal Hardware System[TM]
•revolutionary new system combines elegance, versatility and durability •features new rail design, high performance cord lock and easy to adjust equalizer that works on cellular, pleated and Roman-style shades
Booth 616


CSWC CSWC, San Bernadino, CA, Revolution
•mounting and support system for horizontal blinds •patented simple, sleek, sophisticated alternative to cumbersome headrails now in use •operates more smoothly and positively than current headrails •provides the most child-safe cord tilter on the market •allows customer to switch from cord to wand tilt and back again in three easy steps •design prevents valance from ever warping and offers an optional back valance
Booth 1390


Buckeye Metals Industries, Cleveland, OH, window treatment hardware and components
•in-house custom tool and die service capable of prototyping new components and developing new hardware •full range of zinc-plated steel bottomrail weights ideal for all pleated and cellular shades
Booth 1167

Gilmore Enterprises, Chatsworth, CA, coated reformulated wood slats
•homogenously consistent, flawlessly smooth finish •smoother substrate creates a better finish than paint •ecologically friendly, 90 percent wood content •16-inch ladder spacing •five colors, including an appliance white •financially wise •substitutable profiles for painted basswood
Booth 1330

Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, KS System
•slimline aluminum powder-coated track system •applicable for commercial and residential use •easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting •offers complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems
Booth 850

Somfy Systems, Cranbury, NJ, Intellis timer
• new concept in window treatment automation that actually memorizes normal window treatment movements •easy to program, requiring only a few simple steps •press a button to enter programming mode, and press the direction to set at the actual time you want window treatments to activate •can be easily installed along side light switches or other decorator switches •can also operate numerous window treatments individually or in groups
•typical applications are: retractable awnings, rolling shutters, blinds and shades
Booth 816

Brewster Wallcovering Co., Randolph, MA, Garden Ornaments by Parkview
•variety of botanical arrangements from quaint to elegant •freshly cut flowers arranged in china vases adorn borders in soft hues of indigo, mauve, light green and pale sky blue •die cut wicker edged borders draped with fruit accompany textured sidewalls •34 borders and 83 sidewalls
Booth 854

Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC, cord lock
•high quality, unique design •works well with .9mm, 1.4mm and 1.8mm cords •can handle up to 10 cords per cord lock •can lift up to 14 pounds •unique design resists sticking or jamming of cords inside lock •fast and easy to install •swivels forward and backward for smooth operation of shade •made in U.S.A.
Booth 1202

Vista® Window Film, Martinsville, VA, UVShield window film
•virtually invisible film prevents 99.9 percent of damaging untraviolet light from penetrating glass •prevents fading of interior fabric, furnishings, carpets, wallpaper, woods and artwork •controls solar energy helping to reduce glare, excessive heat gain and wasted energy •awarded Seal of Recommendation from The Skin Cancer Foundation
Booth 961

Springs Window Fashions Division, Inc., Middleton, WI, Graber® Window Coverings Selection Guide
•innovative guide helps sell blinds and shades easily •simple flip of page allows customers to see how easily window coverings can change personality of room •simple grids highlight things to consider when making decision •overview of product categories and options •Design Portfolio pages allow book to be customized with dealer's own photos
Booth 1206-12-18

On-Site Drapery Cleaning & More, Hayden Lake, ID, window cleaning process
•special tool specifically designed for cleaning Luminette Privacy Sheers® •process guarantees no shrinkage or damage
Booth 1430

Heirloom Shutters, Houston, TX, wide louver wood shutters
•warms interior of this stone wall wine cellar •white painted finish brightens interior •classic window treatment that will appeal to timeless taste of any wine enthusiast
Booth 309

LTL International Inc., Dallas, TX, Automated Radial Arm Saw Table Assembly
•combines computerization and automation to ensure accuracy and increase productivity •allows user to cut slat, bottomrail and straight valance simultaneously •table features built-in dust collection system and cantilever racks for material storage beneath •on display at the International Window Covering Expo 2000 in Baltimore
Booth 1290

Redi Shade, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, Redi Shade®
•attractive, fully functional, inexpensive window shade •installs in seconds with no tools or hardware •provides privacy for pennies •ideal any time there is a temporary need for a window covering •fits any window, even arched and specialty windows
Booth 1061

Solar-Screen Co. Inc., Corona, NY, Shade Tracks
•easy to install and simple to use •designed for dormer skylights, doors, boats, vehicles and specialty locations •totally fabricated units provided ready to install •available with many different shade materials
Booth 1570

Delaware D.G. Co., Newark, DE, Pellon® Wonder-Shade®
•unique, no-sew premium shade-backing material that is easy to use •available by roll or kit •can be cut lengthwise or crosswise to make finished shades that are room-darkening •outside, the shades are white, with no fabric showing through; inside, the material maintains the decorative fabric's true colors
Booth 1473

Soft-Tex Mfg., Cohoes, NY, pillow forms
•quality, consistency, competitive pricing and quick ship service •Popinjay® won't lump or clump •Stuffy is priced with profit in mind •Soft-creations is filled with synthetic microfiber •feather and down for those who insist on all natural fill
Booth 1540

Rainbow Industrial Inc., Anaheim, CA, Perfect Safe child safe cord weight
•available on the Rehoboth[TM] Golden Valance •no swinging sash cord or chain •patented product for consumers focusing on the safety of children
Booth 1525

Verosol, Pittsburgh, PA, Royal Wood[TM]
•wood tone blinds offer customers four slat finishes •12 colors including new wood tone colors •new S-style slats and new accent valance and bottomrail options •designed to withstand temperature fluctuations •will not chip, fade or warp •fully washable
Booth 1406

döfix No•Sew, Inc., Sanford, MI, iron-on blackout lining
•exclusive microdot coating guarantees flawless adhesion •no buckles or wrinkles •adds body to even limp fabrics for maximum stability •no puckering or sagging •eliminates unsightly stitchholes •available in 54-inch widths
Booth 425

Lundy's Ornamental Iron, Wenham, MA, solid iron poles and drapery hardware
•manufactured and designed with unsurpassed quality •11 collections feature hand-forged iron, architectural pieces and European styling •with more than 34 years experience, custom orders handled gladly •bay, bow and swing rods are specialties
Booth 1179

VIMCO, Richmond, VA, motorized Roman SheerShades
•offers solar protection from sun for interior furnishings •energy saving •glare control and privacy •individual motorized Roman SheerShades can be as large as 27 feet wide •perfect for large window walls where view is critical •shown here in south Florida residence

MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY, IQ/MLC[TM] system
•state-of-the-art microprocessor-based shade alignment system •uses ElectroShades® with standard asynchronous motors in a point-to-point hardwired system •all shades on the system will align in full up, full down, or in one of three default or custom mid-window positions
Booth 1230

Faber Industries, Ltd., Fredericksburg, VA, fabrication equipment
•shade rollers offered in one-, 1 3/8- and 1 3/4-inch tube sizes •interchangeable, various heavy-duty strength springs and universal chain mechanisms
Booth 1144

Laurel Mfg. Co., Inc., Maspeth, NY, embossed verticals
•PVC coated fabric for verticals used as a sunscreen or embossed with a client's logo •flame retardent, fade resistant fabric is perforated and washable •available in white, light gray and beige •complete with track or vanes only
Booth 1564

The Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) national non-profit trade association
•only association dedicated to retail window coverings industry and to dealers, decorators and designers who are its members •presents the Certified Window Treatment Consultant Program at major industry trade shows
Booth 221

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, hangers and more
Booth 1050

ISO-Teck Industries, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL, Soft Tones[TM] Collection
•incorporates the best of texture and color with style and value •sampled as stand-alone collection •provides 10 beautiful ranges that seem to define the meaning of soft
Booth 1224

Superior Shade & Blind Co., Inc., Pompano Beach, FL, Chantel[TM] Coordinates
•collection includes drapery panels, balloon valances and scarf fabric to match Chantel vertical blinds •French-inspired lace fabric produced in 100 percent polyester jacquard •blinds constructed with nonwoven spunbonded backing
fabric for privacy •drapery panels available in
58-inch widths by 63- and 84-inch lengths
Booth 507

Genes Industry, Inc., Anaheim, CA, Genes 11 wand control system
•eliminates the hazards of conventional cord and chain loops •versatile wand allows for safe operation of both traverse and rotation of vertical binds •features revolutionary control unit that measures only 7/8-inch, thus creating center-open applications •available in custom or 17 ready-made sizes
Booth 225-227

Grand Blinds, Inc., City of Industry, CA, pneumatic cutting machine
•for one-inch aluminum mini-blinds •will increase profit by reducing inventory and labor costs •newest and smallest manual cutting machine will fill any cutting need •priced right •fits into any fabrication area
Booth 1066

Mariak Industries, Torrance, CA, two-inch wood blind system for standard steel and aluminum headrails
•single control cord to raise, lower and tilt wood slats (eliminates the need for a separate tilt wand) •lifts evenly •locks automatically •three-to-one mechanical lifting advantage makes wood blinds feel lighter
Booth 1467

Vinylbilt Shutters, St. Augustine, FL, Clearview louver option
•patent-pending mechanism places louver control bar on the back and flush to the side rather than in the front center of the shutter panel •cleaner look and an unobstructed view •made with proprietary manufacturing compound Polyresin 3® •superior strength, durability and flame retardancy
Booth 412

Hollingsworth & Vose Co., Floyd, VA, nonwoven linings
•light filtering and room darkening •pleated shade, vertical blind, Roman shade and roll shade backings •Hovotex® nonwoven buckrum •all designed to make fabrics perform for intended end use without additional finishing
Booth 413

BTX Window Automation, Dallas, TX, custom motorization solutions
•offers motorized hardware for draperies, vertical blinds, pleated/cellular shades, sunscreening or blackout roller shades, horizontal blinds, Roman shades and skylights •all systems available with complete range of standard and custom controls
Booth 1044

Window Fashions, Inc., Cheswick, PA, Graber® CrystalPleat® sample book
•more than 300 new double- and single-cell colors and styles in one book •all sample decks removable •contains Quick Color Index card •two books designed to fit into Graber vertical Shop at Home bag

Textol Systems, Carlstadt, NJ, cord locks
•can accommodate up to 10 #2 cords •similar to old Levolor® cord lock that was discontinued •item is used for Roman, Austrian and balloon shades •complete line of workroom supplies available •drapery hardware, installation tools, piping cords, shade tapes, nylon snap tapes and much more available for immediate shipping •place order via telephone, fax or secure Web site
Booth 950

BTX Motorization Supply, Dallas, TX, MotorDrape[TM] system
•sets new standards in drapery motorization •easy to install •DC system simply plugs directly into standard electrical outlet •no electrician or wiring required •12-volt DC system easily pulls 60 pounds of drapery up to 18 feet •built-in infrared remote control receiver for utmost ease of use
Booth 1030

Daylight Ltd., Feasterville, PA, decorative valances
•distinguish any window treatment •system is available in four stock sizes, each in nine popular colors •provide customers with a major upgrade for a minor investment

Nanik, Wausau, WI, specialty shape wood blinds
•create a statement of distinction •available in practically any shape •features exclusive rolled aluminum heardrails for a lifetime of flawless operation •solutions for every window design requirement
Booth 1206-12-18


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