Helser Brothers Redefines Custom Drapery with the Launch of the Motorized Traverse French Pole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2025 CHANDLER, Ariz. — October 16, 2025 — Helser Brothers, a premier manufacturer of custom drapery hardware, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that merges timeless design with advanced technology: the...

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Bond Brings Smarter Control and Home Automation Compatibility to Vertilux

Cresskill, NJ – October 15, 2025 – Bond has created a special version of its award-winning RF-to-WiFi Bond Bridge Pro device hub for Vertilux. Sold by Vertilux, the new VTi Nexus Bridge powered by Bond brings Bond’s category-leading smart set...

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Lutron and Hartmann&Forbes Redefine Natural Luxury in Window Treatments; Announce Native by Design Integration Partnership

This new partnership brings handwoven natural textiles to Lutron’s intelligent motorized shades FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2025 | Tualatin, OR – Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in Intelligent Lighting, motorized window treatments, and...

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disCOVER the Cover: May/June 2025 Issue

Bienvenido a Miami Perched above the shimmering coastline, this rooftop retreat was made for open-air dining, laid-back lounging and soaking in Miami’s sweeping waterfront views. With its clean lines and cool tones, the space strikes a balance...

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Motionblinds Joins Home Assistant as First Official Smart Shading Partner

Enter, the Netherlands – April 8, 2025 – Coulisse is proud to announce that Motionblinds, its smart shading brand, is now officially integrated with Home Assistant, the world’s leading open-source smart home platform. With this launch...

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Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi Device Hub Gets Outdoor Weather Kit, Shield Pro

For Immediate Release Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi Device Hub Gets Outdoor Weather Kit, Shield Pro Cresskill, NJ – December 6, 2024 – As part of Bond’s recent expansion into the outdoors by way of new products and...

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Motorization New Product Annoucements

Bond Bridge Pro and Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen3 Motorized Window Shades Now Compatible

September 4, 2024

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How These Motorized Roman Shades Elevate Laundry Room Zen

Four custom wood-framed windows with an intricate triple stair-step framing in the client’s laundry room stretch ten feet high and sit out of reach due to an expansive corner countertop. A cord wasn’t even an option for...

July 24, 2024

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disCOVER the July/August 2024 Cover

July 12, 2024

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Sol-Lux Relaunches Revolutionary EOS Automated Window Awning

May 31, 2024

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Custom Solutions Unleash Miami’s Luxurious Vibe — Inside & Out

A Florida homeowner encountered a challenge in addressing the problematic windows of their residential home. Their priority was to reduce the amount of light that entered the house through soft drapes and simultaneously...

May 29, 2024

Drapery Hardware Motorization New Product Annoucements

Attain the Latest in Luxury

Florida company makes world-class—and tech-forward—products

September 13, 2023

Energy Saving Industry News Motorization

Nation’s First Smart Shade Pilot Program Yields Over 13% Savings on Electric Bills

Baltimore Gas & Electric reports energy savings from automated shading solutions following yearlong study.

August 15, 2023

Business Insight Motorization Retail Sales SOLD!

Get Motorized Sales Soaring in 3 Easy Steps

Motorized window coverings used to sound like a futuristic idea you could only dream of, but today they’re one of the hottest home decor trends! The potential ban on new corded window coverings in the United...

August 2, 2023

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How to Become a Motorized Installation Senstation

Motorized window treatments have become increasingly popular, offering convenience, style and energy efficiency to homeowners. As an installer, the process of installing motorized window coverings requires a few extra...

July 24, 2023

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Increase Your Bandwidth on Bluetooth

How motorized window coverings utilize this tech, plus its benefits and challenges

July 24, 2023

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TEXTON Partners With Rollease Acmeda for Exterior Zipscreen Installation

Zipscreen shading system elevates outdoor spaces Living in the northern United States, winter can linger for as long as six months. So, when the warm weather finally returns (for some, “warm” is anything above 40...

July 5, 2023

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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...

May 9, 2023

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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...

April 28, 2023

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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...

February 10, 2023