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New Industry Partners
The WCAA is proud to annouce three additions to its growing list of Industry Partners. Industry Partners support the mission of the WCAA to make available educational opportunities, to encourage a code of business ethics and to work for the betterment of the industry.

* Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, PA, is a leading manufacturer in the lighting control industry and is establishing itself as a leader in controlling the visual environment. Building on seven years of experience in the motorized shading industry, Lutron soon will launch a new, innovative, affordable solution for motorized window shading.

* Elmar, Inc., Willow Grove, PA, is a full-line Hunter Douglas fabricator located in a spacious 96,000-square-foot facility. Its mission is to meet and exceed customer expectations for providing product quality, timely delivery and professional responsiveness to all sales and service demands. The company ships custom Hunter Douglas products within 72 hours via Federal Express.

* Trims Unlimited, Durham, NC, is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of fringes, braids, cording and tassels. The collections are distinguished by their high quality, including hand-tied tassels. The company ships orders from its stock of more than 1,200 designs within 24 hours and has no up-charge for cut orders.


The Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) is the only national non-profit trade association dedicated to the retail window coverings industry and to the dealers, decorators and designers who are its members. For more information on becoming a member and member benefits, contact Mark Nortman, 2339 Meadow Park Court, Maryland Heights, MO 63043; (888) 298-9222.

 

Chapter News
Southeast Pennsylvania -- WCAA has a new chapter in southeast Pennsylvania. Its first official meeting was held September 25, 1997, at the Kimberton Inn in Kimberton, PA. The guest speaker was Rose Webb from Window Fashions, Inc. Webb discussed choosing the correct fabricators. The meeting was open to all current WCAA members and guests.

For more information on the chapter's activities and plans, contact Janice Giancola, Bear Windows, (610) 444-6994; or Cathy Steuber, Cathy Steuber Interiors, (610) 983-9443.

Northeast Massachusetts -- The Northeast Massachusetts chapter held its lastest meeting on September 11, 1997, at Negog Woods Community Center in Acton, MA. The guest speaker was Guy Guerra from Elmar, Inc. His topic was "Simple Repairs for Hard Treatments." The meeting was open to all current WCAA members and guests.

For more information on the chapter's activities and plans, contact Carol Sackler, Personal Statements, (508) 481-6324.


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