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| WCAA Note ONLINE TESTING NOW AVAILABLE The WCAA announces the addition of online testing for both its Certified Workroom Professional and Certified Window Treatment Consultant programs. This new feature will enable participants to take the exam in their homes or offices and not have to travel to one of the association’s testing sites. Contact Mark Nortman at the WCAA office [(888) 298-WCAA] to register or for more information. NEW INDUSTRY PARTNERS The WCAA announces the newest 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. • Forest Group USA, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of the KS System, a multi-functional drapery hardware, Busche elegant decorative hardware, Maderas Zabala decorative hardware and Eisenkolb Concept 2000 workroom equipment. For additional information, please contact them at (800) 487-9901 or visit their Web site at www.forestgroup.com. • FUA Window Coverings is a manufacturer of bamboo, rattan and woven wood shades. For additional information, please contact them at (888) 857-9195 or visit their Web site at www.fuawindowcoverings.com. • Hanes Fabrics is a converter of drapery, bedspread and comforter linings for commercial and residential markets. For additional information, please contact them at (800) 430-8296 or visit their Web site at www.hanesfabrics.com. • Vista Products is a fabricator of vertical, mini- and wood blinds; pleated, cellular and roller shades; and vinyl shutters. For additional information, please contact them at (800) 888-6680 or visit their Web site at www.vistaproducts.com. DRAPERY YARDAGE FINDER AVAILABLE The WCAA announces the addition of The Drapery Yardage Finder to the list of educational and sales aids available to the window coverings industry. It is an easy-to-use, reliable guide to drapery and pleated valance yardage. It works with both plain and pattern-repeat fabrics, estimates for 45-, 48/50- and 54-inch fabrics with three choices of fullness for each size. It also makes all seam, hem and heading allowances, so no calculations are necessary. If you are relatively inexperienced or not confident about yardage estimating, please call the WCAA at (888) 298-WCAA to order one today. |