UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J.—The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Innovation Awards are the benchmark of excellence in the industry. The 2009 award results were just announced and Hunter Douglas, a leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window fashions, has once again topped the esteemed competition. The window fashions leader captured more awards than any other manufacturer—27 out of the 41 awards conferred went to Hunter Douglas companies—more than it has ever won.
Hunter Douglas also swept more categories than ever before—five out of a total of 12—including: Cellular Shades, Green Products, Shadings & Sheers, Specialty Applications and Merchandising.
“We’re delighted that the Window Covering Manufacturers Association panel of independent judges has given such a strong endorsement to our unparalleled products and to the extensive and highly effective marketing and sales support we provide to drive customers to Hunter Douglas dealers and grow their bottom lines,” said Hunter Douglas president and CEO Marv Hopkins. “As a company, we are dedicated to innovation, market leadership and customer service and these results are a testament to that. We’re grateful for the recognition and for the outstanding support of our fabricators and our dealer and designer customers and friends throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
Hunter Douglas swept the Green Products Category, reserved for products that demonstrate environmental stewardship. Enhancements to Duette Architella honeycomb shades were named Best Energy Efficiency. Vignette Modern Roman Shades, available for the first time with the LiteRise cordless lifting system on May 5, were honored with Best New Technical Innovation in the Health and Environmental Safety subcategory. Providing a low-profile headrail for reduced mounting depth, Vignette with LiteRise enhances child safety by eliminating potentially dangerous operating cords and the window fashion is raised and lowered with a gentle touch on the bottom rail. It is offered in the new Vignette Tiered stackable design option, now the opening price point for Vignette shades. Like virtually all Hunter Douglas products, Vignette shades have passed rigorous standards and test procedures and are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Certified.
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