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Color Coordinated Fabric Roller Shades Vertilux Battery-operated Remote Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Broomfield, CO, presents Duette® PowerRise[TM], a remote control system for Duette honeycomb shades that requires no cords or special wiring. Inspired by the latest technology, PowerRise is powered by standard alkaline batteries concealed inside the headrail and the remote control. Built-in safety stop mechanism stops the shade from lowering if it touches an object in its path. 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. Convenient Blind Cutting Tool The Rainbow 800 Mini-Cut from Rainbow Industrial Inc., Anaheim, CA, is an innovative cutting tool for one-inch aluminum mini-blinds. It can cut each side to four inches in seconds, yet weighs only 45 pounds making it easy to install in a truck or on a work table to cut custom size blinds. Colorful Shade Programs Turnils USA, Norcross, GA, has updated the color selections for its products. Nordic Light pleated shades now are available in 56 colors in six patterns with color-matched rails and components. Nordic Light honeycomb shades are offered in 21 colors compatible with the regular pleated shade hardware program. The one-inch blind line now is available in 114 colors. Blinds Block Sun, Increase Privacy Beauti Vue Products, Bristol, WI, offers Hunter Douglas Lightlines® featuring a clean, sleek look at window while blocking 99 percent of visible light. The de-Light[TM] feature hides rout holes and eliminates sunspots. More slats per blind means tighter closure and privacy. Eliminate Cord Hazards The cord release from EZ Release, Inc., Sacramento, CA, eliminates the hazards of window coverings with multiple loose cords. It allows one cord to operate two- to four-cord window coverings and breaks the loop that has contributed to child injuries. Custom Marketing Programs Harrison Marketing Services, Chicago, IL, develops creative merchandising solutions that are fashion forward, budget conscious, and meet all of your marketing needs. Harrison's team will customize a sample program to give your products a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Elegant, Silky String Verticals Window Modes Ltd., New York, NY, has designed a collection of hand-woven string verticals for a rich shimmering effect in any room setting. Made of silky, glistening yarns these verticals are a true combination of beauty and elegance. Available in copper, silver or gold lurex; primitive natural or beige string; and white or beige frill string with custom colors also available. Shutters Create Arch Top Pinnacle Shutters[TM] from San Benito Shutter Co., Inc., Hollister, CA, can turn a rectangular window into an arch top. The Liberty arch top enhances the look of a standard plantation shutter. Decorators can price the window opening as normal, than simply add a net surcharge for each Liberty arch panel. Wood Blinds for All Needs When it comes to wood blinds, Mark Window Products, Santa Ana, CA, offers specialty products including fire retardant treatment, arch blinds, skylights, angle top, circular and greenhouse wood blinds in one-, two- and three-inch sizes. New Workroom Catalog Textol Systems, Inc., Carlstadt, NJ, has completed its new and expanded drapery workroom catalog. Offered to the trade this month, the catalog increases the number of items available by 50 percent. Among the new items is a high-quality 25-foot tape measure that includes full fractional measurements such as 1Ú8, 1Ú4 and 3Ú8 to take the guesswork out of many jobs. Safety Features for Blinds The Perfect-Safe[TM] tassel (PS-15A) and cord cleat (CC-3Ú4) from Rainbow Industrial Inc., Anaheim, CA, are helpful for meeting recent child safety guidelines and requirements for blind safety. The tassel attaches at any height along a split chain draw cord. The cord cleat, in turn, locks the cord weight safely onto the window frame or drywall. Versatile Valance Program Mariak Industries, Inc., Torrence, CA, offers the Dynasty Valance program. Dynasty molding for use in vertical valances and moldings. Full line of corners to adapt to particular applications for PVC, fabrics and wallpaper. Simple installation. No finishing required. Reusable and very easy to clean. Full-color catalog available. New Spring Trims Line Oz-Is Tekstil, Istanbul, Turkey, presents drapery and upholstery trimmings including tassel tiebacks and pull cords, key tassels, braids, rosettes, fringes, bullion fringes and more new for spring 1998. Available are medium- and high-end products in more than 700 colors. Imported fabrics, rods, rails, tracks and components also offered. Accent Arched Windows The Perfect-Fit arch from Premiere Wood Blind Mfg., Inc., Atlanta, GA, permits light into the room, but deflects direct sunlight. It accents the beauty of arched windows while eliminating the negative effects of over exposure. Available in 11 featured wood slat colors including genuine oak and cherry. Double Sample Display Space CALHOOK[TM] TMS, Kent,WA, presents the CALHANGER Doubler[TM] display, which makes it possible to save space by displaying two hanging samples or groups in the same space. The CALHOOK Doubler piggybacks onto the eight-, 10- or 12-inch CALHANGER and is effective for coordinating samples. Bead Chain for Windows Bead Chain® and accessories from Bead Industries, Bridgeport, CT, allows the decorator's imagination and innovation to add style and efficiency to any window treatment. The chains can be used in myriad ways from headrail systems to creative fashion statements. Offering dependable products since 1914. 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. 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. 21 Wood Shades Galore Silverado Services Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a wide array of wood-style shades. Choose from woven wood and bamboo matchstick styles in many colors to complement any decor. Wood, PVC Blinds Programs CACO, Inc., Johnson City, TN, exhibits a multitude of choices in two-inch wood and PVC foam products. Delta Woods, constructed from kiln-dried American hard woods, offer the best features and option choices available. Now offering new routless feature, one- and two-inch slats and unique valance options. Faux Wood, manufactured of space-age PVC foam creates a blemish-free wood-looking product. Rounding out CACO's program is Arch Wood, an arch solution constructed of wood and PVC foam. Vertical Component Brochure Available Les Outillage Ricci Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, offers vertical blind components featured in its Vertisystem[TM] component brochure. The blind components are self-lubricating to reduce track system friction and permit uniform ALIGNment. 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. Hardwood Blinds, Components Wood blinds from Richview Window Coverings, Duluth, GA, are available in one- and two-inch sizes and 14 natural hardwood choices. Two-inch fabric color tapes and cord tilter options also available. Quick lead times and economical prices offered. Showroom Display Racks Display racks from McCurry Enterprises, Inc., Sanford, NC, offer a quick and convenient means of establishing a showroom for contractors, jobbers and retailers. Many different sizes and five versatile standard colors are available. Wire Curtain Sets Drapery Hardware of Florida, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers exclusive Curtain Concepts: wire curtain rod sets in five standard finishes that can be either inside- or outside-mounted with inside or outside corner supports. Single and double sets are available. More than two dozen styles to choose from. High Style Exterior Awnings Retractable exterior window awnings from Elegant Awnings, South El Monte, CA, feature completely powder-coated frames, acrylic fabrics and European styling. These durable yet beautiful awnings are lightweight, easy-to-install and provide exterior sun protection and elegance. Make an Elegant Statement Introducing the Castilian Collection exclusively by Vesta Inc., Anderson, SC. Solid brass drapery finials in 1 3Ú8-inch size and matching accessories may be combined with plain or fluted solid brass or different types of marbleized tubing (in onyx, ruby, jade, sapphire, black marble or rose quartz) to create your own statement of elegance. Deep Engraved PVC Samson Aluminum, Ronkonkoma, NY, announces its new deep engraved PVC collection, The Master's by Samson[TM]. This collection captures the luxurious, rich look of fabric and reflects the hottest and best-selling PVC styles available today. Samson offers PVC by the piece and will cut it in half or thirds for economical shipment. 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 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. >New 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.

The roller shade collection from Vertilux Ltd., Miami, FL, presents a wide selection of beautiful fabrics with interchangeable mechanisms in two sizes for ceiling and wall mounting. Clutch system makes raising and lowering easier for ideal performance up to 11 pounds. Made in plastic to avoid oxidation with a wide selection of color coordinated components.