Spettmann USA Named Smart Shade Products Manufacturer of the Year 2025 by Construction Business Review

PRESS RELEASE Baldwin Park, CA | November 19, 2025 – Spettmann USA, a leading manufacturer of premium retractable awnings and outdoor shade systems, was named Smart Shade Products Manufacturer of the Year 2025 by Construction Business Review...

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Coulisse Sets a New Acoustic Benchmark with the Launch of Absolute Silence

Coulisse, a global leader in window covering innovation, has announced Absolute Silence, a breakthrough that redefines acoustic performance in motorized shading systems. More than a motor enhancement, Absolute Silence represents a holistic...

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The New IntelliFlex® I/O DC from Draper: Shade Control Simplified

(Spiceland, Ind.) (November 10, 2025) – A complete window shade automation system should be elegant, simple, and scalable. That’s the key vision driving the new IntellIFlex I/O DC low voltage shade control system from Draper. IntelliFlex IO DC is...

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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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Draper Introduces Tensioned Shades from Guthrie Douglas

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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...

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Coulisse Launches Complete Roman Shade Solution in the Americas

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Draper Continues Investment in Innovation with Acquisition of U.K.’s Guthrie Douglas

(Spiceland, Ind.) (September 19, 2025) – Draper, Inc., is delighted to announce the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Guthrie Douglas. Established in 1981 in Warwickshire, UK, Guthrie Douglas is a family...

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Screen Innovations Launches Shade Innovations, Unveils Advanced Motor & Control Technologies, and Expands Automation at Austin-Based U.S. Shade Facility

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Cole & Co’s Motorized Screen Project Wins Top Honors at Grace Awards

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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...

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Coulisse Launches New Motionblinds Matter Bridge and Unveils Smart Showroom Experience in Miami

Miami, FL – April 24, 2025 – Coulisse is pleased to announce two exciting developments for its smart shading brand, Motionblinds: the launch of the new Matter Bridge CM-55 and the reopening of its fully redesigned smart...

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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...

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