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All the Rage in the Outdoors

It’s no secret that interest in outdoor living has grown tremendously since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. People in hot locations are installing swimming pools, those in colder climates have been...

May 25, 2021

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Outdoor Living Spaces: Good for Your Body and Mind

Creating practical and stylish outdoor living spaces has become one of the hottest trends in home renovation. Just tune in to HGTV or pick up a consumer magazine and you’re sure to see a profile of a homeowner extending...

1 week ago

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Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second-Quarter Performance

Half of 2023 is nearly history. How is this possible? Summer is upon us and the International Window Coverings Expo, High Point Market and Exciting Windows! Conferences are all in the rearview mirror. It doesn’t seem...

2 weeks ago

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Is Outdoor Installation for You?

As the weather gets warmer, people have a tendency to enjoy the outdoors more. Adding to this is the fact that during the pandemic eating outdoors was the only way restaurants could serve their patrons. Almost three...

3 weeks ago

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Selling Transformation: Where Thinking Meets a Healthy Dose of the 3 Cs 

Think less and include the 3 Cs in your selling process and your business will grow. Sell the feeling that comes from owning the thing. Your sales will grow, which is why 2023 should be the year you stop selling window...

4 weeks ago

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The Rise of #GlobalShadingDay

Dek: European organization sheds light on solar shading by starting an international movement. This year saw the introduction of a new initiative to promote the impact of solar shading on indoor climate management...

1 month ago

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MATTER: A New Window of Opportunity

By Jop Vos Who Are the Brains Behind It? Matter was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This 400-plus member group of tech companies includes all the big names such as Google, Apple, Samsung and...

1 month ago

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IWCE Exhibit Hall Sells Out in 2023

The International Window Coverings Expo, held April 19-21 in Charlotte, NC, produced beyond expectations in the quality of the event and the number of exhibitors and attendees.

1 month ago

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Olibra’s Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WIFI Home Control Solution Now Compatible with Nice Sun Shading Solutions

Cresskill, NJ – January 26, 2023 – Olibra’s Bond Bridge Pro ($379) simplifies and unifies control of motorized window shades, awnings, and ceiling fans. The Bond App (smartphone, tablet) adds integration with voice...

4 months ago

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CES 2023: Coulisse’s Award-Winning Eve MotionBlinds Smart Window Covering Motor Matter Certified

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JANUARY 5, 2023 – Eve MotionBlinds is named “CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree” in the smart home category for its Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds. The pioneering smart window covering brand from Dutch...

5 months ago

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Window Covering Manufacturers Association Files Lawsuit Challenging New Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

Washington, November 30, 2022 – The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) filed a lawsuit today challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on...

6 months ago

All the Rage in the Outdoors

Outdoor Living Spaces: Good for Your Body and Mind

Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second-Quarter Performance

Is Outdoor Installation for You?

Selling Transformation: Where Thinking Meets a Healthy Dose of the 3 Cs

The Rise of #GlobalShadingDay

MATTER: A New Window of Opportunity

IWCE Exhibit Hall Sells Out in 2023

Olibra’s Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WIFI Home Control Solution Now Compatible with Nice Sun Shading Solutions

CES 2023: Coulisse’s Award-Winning Eve MotionBlinds Smart Window Covering Motor Matter Certified

Window Covering Manufacturers Association Files Lawsuit Challenging New Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

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