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Kirsch, Freeport, IL, Fashion Trends®

Kirsch

Kirsc.
•collection features decorative pole and finial sets •brushed and antiqued metals, wood, ceramic and natural stone •varied materials and unique styling •offers broad appeal and fashion sense


Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Beyond Woods

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions

Hunter Douglas
•previewed at the Atlanta show •innovative LiftMaster[TM] operating system, a single-cord loop system •operating clutch offers lift advantage for heavier blinds •36 wood and faux-wood effects from rich burls to bird's-eye to weathered patterns •North American hardwood with lifetime warp-free guarantee


Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC, installation and workroom products

Rowley Co.

Rowley Co.
•wide range of products for all installation and workroom needs •all items kept in stock at all times, ready for same-day shipping •free full-color catalog on these and other products available


LTL International, Dallas, TX, Fully Automatic Wood (FAW) Machine

LTL International


The Fully Automatic Wood (FAW) machine from LTL International, Dallas, TX, is designed to increase productivity, enhance quality and reduce labor costs by up to 33 percent. The FAW is capable of producing in excess of 125 wood, PVC or composite blinds per shift and is offered by the leading company with more two-inch automatic machines in use than others.


On-Site Drapery Cleaning & More, Hayden Lake, ID, Window Covering Cleaning Systems

On-Site Drapery Cleaning & More


•new process and special tool specifically designed for cleaning Luminette Privacy Sheers® •process guarantees no shrinkage or damage


American Hardwood Co., Gardena, CA, Custom Engraved Sample Decks

American Hardwood Co.

American Hardwood Co.
•fabricator's name and logo imprinted on beautifully engraved sample decks •header slats elegantly designed and hot stamped in dramatic and brilliant colors •decks available for a limited time with a rebate with a minimum order of 100 •two sample collections available: American Classics[TM], consisting of 22 SKUs, and for the budget-minded, The Sundance Collection


Lotus & Windoware, City of Industry, CA, vinyl blinds

Lotus & Windoware

American Hardwood Co.
•Plantation offers real look of wood •won't bend •ready-made and made-to-order •available in white, oak or antique white •one- and two-inch slats •six-mm gauge slat thickness •stain resistant


Vista Window Films, Martinsville, VA, window film
•rejects up to 65 percent of sun's heat, 99 percent of damaging ultraviolet rays •reduces fading and glare •maintains neutral appearance on the window •unobstructed view of outdoors •professionally installed •manufacturer's warranty

Designer's Den, Atlanta, GA, Verona collection
•newest collection of trimmings from J. Cranshaw •hand-woven tassels and trimmings in versatile array of color combinations •new sample collections available as individual cards or part of the J. Cranshaw binder

Conso Products Co., Union, SC, Claesson's Wire Elegance
•rod and clip systems for window treatments that appear to float •European-influenced wire rod design in brass or silver finishes •five styles of clips •can be used with sheers to complement any design style

BTX Window Automation, Inc., Dallas, TX, motorized systems
•systems and controllers that adapt to broad range of window covering applications •can be interfaced with any building management system or with BTX line of switches, remote controls, sun sensors and timers •Motordrape DC is newest product offering ease of installation and complete integration capability

Debbie's Design, Minutes Matter Measuring Systems and Minutes Matter Work Order Systems
•professional and easy to use •preprinted forms ensure you do the same thing the same way every time •never again forget crucial measurements or important figures •designed to save time and money while making your business run smoother

The Shutter King, Dallas, TX, EZ Shutter System
•easiest way to install basswood Plantation-style shutters on the market today• patent pending •available in 2 1/2- or 3 1/2-inch louvers and in six of the most popular colors •no need for tools, screws or anything-they auto-install and auto-adjust

Rainbow Woods Inc., LeCenter, MN, wood cornices
•hand carved of solid wood •every attention is shown to the fine details •intricate design details •more than 30 styles available including upholstered and wallpapered •finishes include solid oak, maple, white hardwood and cherry

Verosol, Pittsburgh, PA, Vienna[TM] window shadings
•choose complete privacy or flood a room with light •vanes open for partial view or raise the shading without closing vanes •easy installation •fully washable fabrics •widths up to 112 inches

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

Scroll Fabrics, Inc., Smyrna, GA, custom bedding
•high quality custom quilted bedspreads, coverlets and comforters •all products manufactured to specification with C.O.M. •free 40-page catalog

A.F. Schmalzried Co., Inc., Dallas, TX, Jewel Collection
•updated and enhanced with eight new color combinations •two new stylings •unique Italian design features dramatic tiebacks and tassels •distinctive looks for discriminating tastes

Concord Shading Systems, Concord, Ontario, Canada, CSS Universal Headrail[TM]
•allows motorization of all current lift systems including Roman shades •conversion program and control options available •12-volt or 110-volt motors

Superior Shade & Blind, Pompano Beach, FL, Dreamwoods[TM]
•two-inch foam wood slats that will not warp, chip or discolor •always stay in timeless style •available in five neutral colors •smooth slats and two embossed shades of white available •shown in Shadow White color in this elegant bedroom of full-length floor-to-ceiling windows

MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY, Soleil[TM] Collection sun screens
•offer optimum solar protection, greater use of natural light, brightness and glare control, and energy savings •ideally suited for in-home use •retailers and designers can choose from wide variety of 45 sun screen fabrics for roller shades and flat or soft-fold Roman shades •manual or motorized

Aztec System Technologies Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ProQuote[TM] and ProDesign[TM] software
•new demo version •free demo has certain features disabled, but otherwise is fully operational •companies and individuals can try the software first •call Aztec for a live guided tour of ProQuote

Prestige Window Fashions, Edison, NJ, Florentine Window Shadings
•offer a finishing touch to a beautiful window •horizontal fabric vanes float between two layers of soft, knitted fabric sheers to soften the view •available in widths to 112 inches •sophisticated array of colors •quiet, smooth cord operation •easy-to-install hardware and brackets

Richview Window Coverings, Duluth, GA, one- and two-inch wood blinds
•available in 14 natural hardwood choices •choice of two-inch fabric color tapes and a cord tilter option •quick lead times and economical prices

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 •track offers complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems

Hollingsworth & Vose Co., Charlotte, NC, Hovotex® non-woven buckram
•keeps drapery pleats looking new longer without sagging or drooping •washable and dry cleanable •shipped from stock and slit to any width •offered in heat tackable versions for faster sewing •swatch book and sample rolls are available at no charge

Excel Window Treatments, Inc., Lodi, NJ, Shappella
•exclusive new concept in vertical blinds •shaped vanes help you find the market position vertical blinds deserve

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

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc., Charlotte, NC, blind tracks and tilt rods
•offered in bulk packages •stock length programs available for fabricators •tracks and rods packaged for convenient delivery from warehouses in North Carolina and Florida

ADO, Spartanburg, SC, design 3131 sheer fabric
•double thick stripe alternating with a single fine spun stripe •exquisite and elegant pattern •offered in 18 soft colors ranging from neutrals to soft pewter, blue and melon shades •118-inch seamless •washable •approved for medium upholstery use •flame retardant

The Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), window coverings trade association
• presentors of the Certified Window Treatment Consultant Program •only national non-profit trade association dedicated to the retail window coverings industry and to the dealers, decorators and designers who are its members •see what a difference membership can make

Window Fashions, Inc., Cheswick, PA, Graber® Exclusively Two-Inch sample book
•comprehensive collection of two-inch horizontals •showcases nearly 100 selections on one spread •includes Graber Grandeur[TM] aluminum, Lake Forest[TM] and WoodPerfect[TM] faux wood, Traditions[TM] wood and Designer Vinyl collections

Vinylbilt Shutters, St. Augustine, FL, Clearview louver option
•patent-pending mechanism places louver control bar to the back and flush to the side •gives shutters cleaner look •allows an unobstructed view •made with Polyresin3 for superior strength, durability and flame retardancy

South Worth International, Inc., Brooklyn, NY, custom-made wood treatments
•two-inch horizontal wood blinds and foam wood blinds •available in several colors •custom-made two-inch horizontal PVC blinds in designer styles and colors also offered

ISO-Teck Industries, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL, The Sheer Impressions[TM] Collection
•shatters age old perception that PVC must look like PVC •the look of fabric and the properties of vinyl •enhance any decor •keep everyone wondering, "Isn't it fabric?"

Paris Texas Hardware, Dallas, TX, New Original Collection
•hand-cast metal finial and accessory line •elegant and updated collection features six graceful designs •add a touch of panache •any item available in one of 35 standard finishes

Eli Custom Window Treatments, Ltd., Long Island City, NY, natural weave fabrics
•new line is naturally light-filtering •available in Roman and roller shades •full line of screening fabrics also available •nationwide distributor of Phifer Wire screening products •brochure, price list and video available

A Better Blind Inc., Miami, FL, custom window treatments
•one- and two-inch basswood wood blinds •two-inch horizontal PVC blinds •cellular shades •mini-blinds •fabric and PVC vertical blinds

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

Scientific Plastics, Inc., part of Eclipse Blind Systems, Ravenna, OH, Ameri-Glide track system
•new American-made vertical track that's smooth, slim and problem-free •accepts both three- and four-prong pinion gears •choice of clear, ultraviolet-protected polycarbonate or white acetal stems •self-ALIGNing gear system •complete line of quality components

Bamboo Abbott Florida Corp., Hollywood, FL, CDH Collection
•affordable decorative accessories and hardware for workrooms and designers •extensive array of hook and loop fasteners, drapery rings, shirring tapes, drapery pins, bendable extrusion rods, holdbacks, trims and tassels •wrought iron accessories with matching finials and steel rods

Bamberger Kaliko, Winston-Salem, NC, decorative window shade fabrics
•European collection made of 100 percent high-quality polyester fabrics free of environmentally harmful PVCs •available as light-filtering or 100 percent room darkening •also flame retardant for contract applications •available in new colors and finishes for fashionable custom shade treatments

Genes Industry, Inc., Anaheim, CA, two-inch headrail
•available in high- and low-profile •several popular colors from white satin to imperial jade •comprehensive inventory or wand and cord tilter, cord lock, ladder and other two-inch horizontal components

Lundy's Ornamental Iron, Wenham, MA, solid iron poles and drapery hardware
•nine collections feature authentic architectural pieces, charming and whimsical designs and European styling •bow and angle bay rods are its specialty •more than 33 years experience •staff of blacksmiths, ornamental iron workers and customer service reps gladly handles custom orders

Mariak Industries, Inc., Torrance, CA, vertical blind fabrication machinery
•full line to assist current and new fabricators •from simple hand punches for top, keyhole and button hole to manual bench-mounted machinery for cutting and punching PVC and channel panel •machinery for cutting, punching and creasing top and bottom 3 1/2-inch louvers also available

Soft-Tex Mfg. Co. Cohoes, NY, down and feather pillow forms
•Soft-Tex Mfg's Stuffy pillow forms •Popinjay standard polyester fill pillow forms •Soft-creations is filled with synthetic microfibers •pillow inserts, bed pillows, •down comforters and bulk fibers available

Textol Systems, Inc., Carlstadt, NJ, catalog for the trade
•new items include drapery hardware, Payne® compatible tapes, installation tools, Gossling tapes, scissors, hammers, Wrinkle Out®, elastics, pillow forms, hangers, zippers and various pins •volume discount program is offered for the first time with the introduction of this catalog

VIMCO, Richmond, VA, Motorized Controls catalog
•extensive resource for motorized controls •integrates the industry's best sources to provide the custom control desired •from single wall mount switches to group controls to complete building automation

Allied/All-Teck, Inc., Coral Springs, FL, Eclectics[TM]
•new horizontal and vertical patterns •two-inch horizontal blinds in Bordeaux Sapphire, shown •patent pending process combines softness of fabric with durability and energy efficiency of vinyl

Industrial Coatings Group, Inc., Chicago, IL, Décor ShadeLine[TM]
•versatile collection of roller shade fabric •light-filtering to room-darkening offerings in natural or synthetic fabrics •available in a spectrum of fashion colors, tones and textures •ideal for home, office or recreational applications

Buckeye Metals Industries, Cleveland, OH, bottomrail weights
•stock or custom •ideal for pleated and cellular shades •manufactured of cost-effective zinc-plated steel •fit any bottomrail and are available with double-sided tape

Holican Industries, St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, Holi-wood collection
•five new colors: hunter green, blue, plum, red oak and corn husk •two-inch foam slats carry a wood grain •resists chipping, cracking, fading and warping •withstands cold, heat, moisture

C & M Wood Industries, Inc., Hesperia, CA; Indianapolis, IN, wood blind slats
•available in basswood, hardwood, ramin •one-, two- and three-inch widths •finished, unfinished and sandblasted •stock and custom colors •same-day shipment of stock colors

Carole Fabrics, Augusta, GA, fabrics and accessories
•draperies, top treatments and bed coverings •sheers and soft, shimmering pastels •detailing includes ties, bows and ribbons

Somfy Systems, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, IGC-HB control
•operates several motorized horizontal blinds individually and in groups •each switch controls a single window treatment with master switch controlling entire room, floor or household •the ultimate in convenience

Collection Designer E.R., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, decorative fabrics
•large collection •modern and contemporary prints •warp sateen, sheers and jacquards •also available are comforters, duvet covers and bedspreads •competitive prices

Solar-Screen Co. Inc., Corona, NY, low voltage motors
•low-cost 12- and 24-volt electric window coverings roller system •easy to install •simple surface wiring, or snake behind wall •can lift up to 45 pounds •ideal for top-down shades and skylight systems

Gammill Quilting Machine Co., West Plains, MO, custom quilting machines
•feature electronic two-station needle positioner •style M double-capacity bobbin •built-on automatic bobbin winder •Cam-Drive makes perfectly straight diagonal seams

Designer Supply, Tucker, GA, Apollo drapery hardware
•string-set creates unconventional approach to window fashions •available in satin silver, black and brass •all hardware in stock for immediate delivery


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