MIRA INFORM
REPORT
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Report Date : |
20.07.2011 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
HUNTER DOUGLAS LIMITED |
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Registered Office : |
338 Victoria Road,
Rydalmere, NSW 2116 |
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Country : |
Australia |
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Year of Establishment : |
1954 |
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Legal Form : |
Public Subsidiary |
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Line of Business : |
manufacturer
and supplier of window
coverings and textile products |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
B |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
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Small |
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Status : |
Moderate |
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Payment
Behaviour : |
Unknown |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
Any query related to this report can be made
on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com
while quoting report number, name and date.
ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2011
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Previous Rating (31.12.2010) |
Current Rating (31.03.2011) |
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Australia |
a1 |
a1 |
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ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
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Bottom of Form
Company name & address
Hunter Douglas Limited
338 Victoria Road
Rydalmere, NSW 2116
Australia
Tel: 61 (2) 9638-8000
Fax: 61 (2) 9684-1559
Company summary
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Employees: |
365 |
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Company Type: |
Public Subsidiary |
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Corporate Family: |
102 Companies |
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Ultimate Parent: |
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Incorporation Date: |
1954 |
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Fiscal Year End: |
31-Dec-2009 |
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Reporting
Currency: |
Australian Dollar |
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Annual Sales: |
95.8 |
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Total Assets: |
NA |
Business Description
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Hunter Douglas Holdings Limited is a manufacturer and supplier
of window coverings and textile products. The company markets and sells a
range of aluminium and steel coils and roll forms in various sizes. It also
designs and distributes vertical blinds, fabric awnings, and sun control and
metal ceiling systems for commercial and residential buildings. In addition,
the company provides corrosion-resistant coating products for metal coils
used in vending machines and highway signs. It also offers a variety of yarns
and polyester-woven fabrics for patios, gazebos, pool enclosures and
indoor-outdoor entertainment areas. |
Industry
Industry Furniture and Fixtures
ANZSIC 2006: 2299 - Other Fabricated Metal
Product Manufacturing Not Elsewhere Classified
NACE 2002: 3614 - Manufacture of other
furniture
NAICS 2002: 337920 - Blind and Shade
Manufacturing
UK SIC 2003: 3614 - Manufacture of other
furniture
US SIC 1987: 2591 - Drapery Hardware and
Window Blinds and Shades
Key Executives
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News
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Profit & Loss Item Exchange Rate: USD 1 = AUD 1.279705
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Balance Sheet Item Exchange Rate: USD 1 = AUD 1.111914
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Corporate Structure News: |
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Hunter Douglas
Limited |
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Company Name |
Company Type |
Location |
Country |
Industry |
Sales |
Employees |
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Parent |
EL Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
Furniture and Fixtures |
2,445.0 |
17,127 |
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Subsidiary |
Upper Saddle Rvr, NJ |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
2,012.0 |
7,044 |
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Subsidiary |
Poway, CA |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
2.5 |
350 |
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Branch |
Cumberland, MD |
United States |
Miscellaneous Fabricated Products |
97.0 |
500 |
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Branch |
Willow Grove, PA |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
57.0 |
300 |
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Branch |
Pinellas Park, FL |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
55.8 |
300 |
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Branch |
Renton, WA |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
46.5 |
250 |
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Branch |
San Jose, CA |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
34.2 |
180 |
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Branch |
Willowbrook, IL |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
24.7 |
130 |
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Branch |
Broomfield, CO |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
16.7 |
90 |
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Branch |
Salt Lake City, UT |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
5.7 |
30 |
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Branch |
Artesia, CA |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
5.7 |
30 |
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Branch |
Denver, CO |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
11.1 |
20 |
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Subsidiary |
Augusta, GA |
United States |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
40.0 |
340 |
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Subsidiary |
North York, ON |
Canada |
Furniture and Fixtures |
215.4 |
300 |
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Subsidiary |
Watervliet, NY |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
30.0 |
200 |
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Subsidiary |
Shannon, MS |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
15.0 |
170 |
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Branch |
Gilbert, AZ |
United States |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
34.1 |
150 |
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Subsidiary |
Owensboro, KY |
United States |
Fabricated Plastic and Rubber |
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150 |
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Subsidiary |
Suwanee, GA |
United States |
Retail (Specialty) |
22.0 |
70 |
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Subsidiary |
Chicago, IL |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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40 |
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Branch |
Artesia, CA |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
50.0 |
30 |
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Subsidiary |
Norcross, GA |
United States |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
5.0 |
30 |
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Subsidiary |
Homewood, IL |
United States |
Miscellaneous Fabricated Products |
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30 |
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Subsidiary |
Whitesville, KY |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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9 |
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Subsidiary |
Bessemer City, NC |
United States |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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Subsidiary |
Ascot |
United Kingdom |
Commercial Banks |
79.7 |
447 |
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Subsidiary |
Waterlooville |
United Kingdom |
Business Services |
56.2 |
285 |
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Subsidiary |
Waterlooville |
United Kingdom |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
2.5 |
50 |
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Subsidiary |
Waterlooville |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Fabricated Products |
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Subsidiary |
Waterlooville |
United Kingdom |
Business Services |
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Subsidiary |
Renfrew |
United Kingdom |
Apparel and Accessories |
38.3 |
186 |
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Subsidiary |
Renfrew |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Liversedge |
United Kingdom |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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130 |
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Subsidiary |
Stockport |
United Kingdom |
Nonclassifiable Industries |
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Subsidiary |
Newtown |
United Kingdom |
Apparel and Accessories |
14.3 |
68 |
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Subsidiary |
Edinburgh |
United Kingdom |
Nonclassifiable Industries |
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3 |
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Subsidiary |
Dudley |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Fabricated Products |
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Subsidiary |
Slough |
United Kingdom |
Business Services |
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Subsidiary |
Slough |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Stockport |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Dudley |
United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Rydalmere, NSW |
Australia |
Furniture and Fixtures |
95.8 |
365 |
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Subsidiary |
Santiago |
Chile |
Construction Services |
30.0 |
350 |
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Subsidiary |
Ciudad Empresarial, Huechuraba |
Chile |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
18.0 |
350 |
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Subsidiary |
Dudely |
United Kingdom |
Furniture and Fixtures |
48.5 |
221 |
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Subsidiary |
Utrecht |
Netherlands |
Miscellaneous Fabricated Products |
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220 |
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Subsidiary |
Neuville en Ferrain |
France |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
23.7 |
155 |
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Subsidiary |
Singapore |
Singapore |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
13.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
New Territories, New Territories |
Hong Kong |
Construction Services |
13.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Futian District, Shenzhen |
China |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
12.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Shah Alam, Selangor |
Malaysia |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
11.4 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
Japan |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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41 |
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Subsidiary |
Shanghai, Shanghai |
China |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
11.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
Argentina |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
10.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Chuao, Caracas |
Venezuela |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
2.0 |
100 |
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Subsidiary |
Bogota, Cundinamarca |
Colombia |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
8.0 |
75 |
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Subsidiary |
Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
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70 |
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Subsidiary |
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Germany |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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100 |
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Subsidiary |
Leek |
Netherlands |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
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62 |
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Subsidiary |
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Germany |
Personal and Household Products |
32.0 |
60 |
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Subsidiary |
Seoul |
Korea, Republic of |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
7.0 |
66 |
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Subsidiary |
Nijmegen |
Netherlands |
Business Services |
1.0 |
55 |
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Subsidiary |
Llagostera, Girona |
Spain |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
15.2 |
53 |
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Subsidiary |
L' Hospitalet De Llobregat, Barcelona |
Spain |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
4.3 |
28 |
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Subsidiary |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Viet Nam |
Construction Services |
2.0 |
50 |
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Subsidiary |
Jakarta Barat |
Indonesia |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
2.0 |
50 |
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Subsidiary |
Randburg |
South Africa |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
2.0 |
50 |
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Subsidiary |
Singapore |
Singapore |
Construction - Supplies and Fixtures |
1.0 |
35 |
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Subsidiary |
Veyrins Thuellin |
France |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
75.0 |
34 |
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Subsidiary |
Veyrins Thuellin |
France |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
31.4 |
165 |
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Subsidiary |
São Paulo |
Brazil |
Engineering Consultants |
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20 |
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Subsidiary |
Luzern |
Switzerland |
Personal and Household Products |
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20 |
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Subsidiary |
Warsaw |
Poland |
Construction Services |
8.0 |
15 |
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Subsidiary |
Sofia |
Bulgaria |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Budapest |
Hungary |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
New Delhi |
India |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Quezon , Metro Manila |
Philippines |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Istanbul, Istanbul |
Turkey |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Johannesburg |
South Africa |
Furniture and Fixtures |
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Subsidiary |
Hardinxveld-Giessendam |
Netherlands |
Textiles - Non Apparel |
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Subsidiary |
Rijswijk Zh, Zuid-Holland |
Netherlands |
Construction - Raw Materials |
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7 |
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Subsidiary |
Dubai |
United Arab Emirates |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Xiamen |
China |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Subsidiary |
Taipei |
Taiwan |
Miscellaneous Capital Goods |
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Executives
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Managing Director |
Chief Executive Officer |
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COO |
Operations Executive |
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Manager, Safety, Health and Environment |
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Sacramento Bee (CA): 17 July 2011
[What follows is the full text of the news story.]
July 17--Keep your vegetable garden watered, mulched and weeded. Water before 8 a.m. to reduce the chance of fungal infection and to conserve moisture.
After watering, fertilize vegetables and blooming annuals, perennials and shrubs to give them a boost. Feeding flowering plants every other week will extend their bloom.
Don't let tomatoes wilt or dry out completely. That can encourage blossom-end rot. Give tomatoes a deep watering two to three times a week, a little more if they look droopy.
Harvest vegetables promptly to encourage plants to produce more. Squash especially tends to grow rapidly in hot weather. Keep an eye on zucchini.
It's not too late to add a splash of color. Plant petunias, snapdragons, zinnias and marigolds.
Plant sunflowers from seed and watch them reach for the sky.
Pinch off blooms from basil so the plants will grow more leaves.
Cut back lavender after flowering to promote a second bloom.
? Debbie Arrington
Does your home feel a little squeezed? There are ways to live large in a relatively small space, say the designers from window-covering expert Hunter Douglas. Some ideas:
Contain the clutter: The more items in view means the more crowded and compact the room appears. Put away as much as possible in stylish storage. Organize books or other items by color for a more orderly look. Uncluttered surfaces will make a room feel more spacious.
Find furniture that fits: Replace large and overstuffed furnishings that overwhelm a room with trim, tailored pieces that can also do double duty (such as seating with built-in storage). Place the heaviest piece -- such as a couch or chest -- along a wall to save space. To create balance, position another weighty item across from it. Place chairs and other smaller pieces diagonally in corners to open up the room. Anchor the design with a focal point such as a beautifully dressed window, piece of art, decorative mirror or well-kept fireplace.
Lighten up with window dressing: Boost natural light with view-through shades. Add mirrors that act as virtual windows to enhance the light.
Color can "create" space: Bold and warm hues make a room feel cozy, while light and cool tones instantly expand the space. Try light yellow, soft blue or ivory on walls.
Divide and conquer: Create some personal space such as a breakfast nook or home office by redefining a room's layout. Window panels can be used as room dividers.
For more ideas, click on www.hunterdouglas.com.
? Debbie Arrington
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Call The Bee'sDebbie Arrington, (916) 321-1075.
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Energy makeover winners bask in cozier home
Day, The (New London, CT): 17 July 2011
[What follows is the full text of the news story.]
July 17--Andria and Colin Fraser's kitchen has never been a hub of family activity. Last winter, it was barely warm enough for breakfast.
"If I could be warm in my kitchen I'd be happy," said Andria Fraser this spring, thinking back to colder months as thousands of dollars worth of work to her historic home began. "It's always miserable coming in here in the mornings and making coffee. I'd have to wear a scarf and hat and wool socks."
In April, the Frasers won a $25,000 Home Energy Makeover Contest for their home, the 1874 Brandagee Cottage of Pequot Colony in New London. The contest was presented by The Day and Zerodraft of Connecticut, which specializes building insulation. Chelsea Groton and The Connecticut Energy Fund also were sponsors.
Besides Zerodraft, companies donating products and services included Dependable Contracting Services of New London, which installed the windows supplied by Waltham, Mass.-based Harvey Building Products, and Marvel Home Decorating of New London, which supplied energy-efficient shades.
By reducing drafts, the new insulation in the walls and the highly energy-efficient windows and shades are expected to cut the family's energy bills and heat loss dramatically this winter. The value of the work came to closer to $35,000, with contractors absorbing the excess costs.
"We wanted people that were in actual dire need of the help," said Zerodraft's managing member, Paul Paris Jr., who was in charge of conducting energy audits and choosing the five finalists that the public selected by vote in April. "The house and homeowner needed to have very high energy usage."
This month, after most of the work was done, testing showed just how much cost and energy savings the Frasers are likely to get next winter.
In May, the air leakage in the house, which had virtually no insulation, was a substantial 9,000 cubic feet per minute, according to a blower-door test that depressurizes the structure so workers can measure the rate of air flow.
"In her particular case, it's very drastic," Paris said at the time. His goal was a 65-percent reduction in air leakage, to about 3,000 cubic feet per minute.
In early July, after insulating the house but before the new windows were installed, Zerodraft measured air leakage at 5,796 cubic feet per minute. Once the windows were done the following week, with retesting, the reduction was expected to drop even further, approaching or exceeding 65 percent, Paris said.
Reducing drafts to cut costs
Last winter, the Frasers said they used a wood stove and still spent as much as $800 a month on oil, or an estimated $550 on average throughout the year. Using today's dollars to calculate the price of oil, the blower door test results, and other data, Zerodraft estimates the family will spend on average approximately $211 a month to heat their home.
With a 6-year-old son, Zion, and a second child on the way, keeping the house warm without spending a fortune will be invaluable, Andria Fraser said.
"It feels better than Christmas," she exclaimed as contractors and the media came and went. "We've just been so excited. It's, like, the ultimate gift, because it's all the stuff we talk about doing, but it's overwhelming (to do yourself)."
The disruptions to home life at 57 Chapel Drive in the south end of town were "not a big deal," she added. "I just think about what we're getting."
To insulate the house, Zerodraft sprayed the sprawling, three-bedroom home's attic and basement with expansion foam, and filled the finished walls with injection foam to help insulate the structure.
"People aren't buying new homes right now," observed Paris. "They're taking their existing homes and converting
it to save energy. These two products, combining the two, you get the 'Mercedes-Benz' of home retrofitting."
Zerodraft also completed specialized testing using Building Air Tightness Standards to make sure the house isn't sealed up too tight, Paris said.
After the insulation work was done, Dependable Contracting replaced 15 of the 37 windows in the house with vinyl energy-efficient windows donated by Harvey Building Products.
'Filling air pockets'
Ken Bird, the owner of Dependable Contracting, used insulation to fill air pockets in window frames. If you don't, particularly in older homes, the windows are almost as leaky as when you started, Bird said.
The cottage "is a very difficult house because nothing's level," he added. "It's balloon-framed, which means there are more voids to fill than you'd fill" in a contemporary home.
Installed, the top-of-the-line windows are worth nearly $1,000 each, and have a U factor of .2 -- even better than the .3 U factor associated with Energy Star products, Matt Samson, Harvey's vice president of marketing, said. The U factor is the rate of heat loss in a window assembly.
"Most energy-efficient windows have two of panes of glass, these have three," said Samson.
Between the panes of glass, Krypton, a thick, heavy gas, helps prevent heat loss.
The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that Energy Star windows cut down heat loss by 20 percent and save as much in energy costs, Samson said. He estimated his higher-rated product would yield 30-percent savings or better.
The windows also have a "low E" coating that blocks not only the ultraviolet rays that penetrate the skin but UV rays that fade materials like rugs and furniture, Samson said.
With this donation, "We definitely went with the bells and whistles," he added. "It was a way to put our best foot forward and show off a window that we're quite proud of."
Marvel Home Decorating of New London donated up to $2,500 worth of energy saving shades, said owner Gail Grillo. Manufactured by Hunter Douglas, the product is part of the Duette Architella collection, she said.
"They're the only blinds on the market that qualify on their own for the federal energy tax credit," Grillo said.
The cellular honeycomb construction carries an R-value of as much as 7.73, preventing more than 75 percent of heat loss, she added. The R-value is a measurement of the product's ability to keep heat in and cold air out. Within a range of 3 to 8, the higher R-value provides the greater the insulation, she said.
As the work was completed, Fraser said she and her husband are thankful for the improvements.
"All the contractors were genuinely excited for us and that felt really good," she said. "It's one of the greatest gifts we could have won, because there's no way we could have done all this in one fell swoop, and I think it's going to make a really big difference."
p.daddona@theday.com
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Toronto Star, The (Ontario,
Canada): 16 July 2011
[What follows is the full text of the news story.]
The inspiration required to brandish our quills can derive from the most unlikely sources. Indeed it came recently during a business lunch at the Holt Renfrew Caf�, a venue of choice when we need uncomplicated food, fast service or simply a lovely environment in which to catch up with friends.
Only last Sunday, before dashing to the U.K. to satisfy a clutch of TV, radio and corporate bookings, we happened upon a trio of ladies who lunch in the hallowed Toronto eatery. Three gals, who a co-diner whispered are daughter, mother and grandmother. But this three-tiered family tree was different to any other we've met, bearing, as each member did, an uncanny (almost triplet-like) resemblance to the other two. Age had been somehow transcended, nay, "amended," and, as we struggled to avert our gaze, we estimated that the immaculately coiffured trio were perhaps in their late 30s, late 50s and late 70s. Either genetics had been particularly kind, or a family deal had been brokered with a plastic surgeon to give each identikit gal the same nose, the same lips and, in fact, the same full facelift. Blimey - pull cord and stand well back!
As much, however, as each familial layer appeared immune to the ravages of time, each, it should also be reported, bore a passing resemblance to ET's mother in a wind tunnel. That said, we couldn't help but admire the efforts they'd made to look good. In short they'd "reversioned" or, to use a current media buzz term, they'd "up- cycled." Their faces. And, by the look of it, they'd also worked south by paying similar attention to their bodies. Bum lifts, boob jobs and liposuction; we reckon they'd had it all done. And who can blame them? From a social demographic, clearly, where money is no object, the titillated trio had simply done its best to halt the passage of time. And, if it makes them happy, is that really such a bad thing?
But what does the aforementioned fountain of youth have to do with design? Well, it's actually rather simple. We're using the girls as an analogy for making the best of that which you already have. In the same way our Holt Renfrew ladies had "self improved," so too can you rework existing furniture items or bargain buys to commandeer a whole new look - or indeed brand new purpose.
As the economy grips ever tighter, we've assembled, for your cash-saving delectation, a guide to decorative optimization. You probably possess at least a few items with which you're tired, or perhaps you've spotted some bargain buy junk furniture in a local charity store that could be somehow transformed . . . if only you knew how. As we often say: "It's not how much money you spend but how you spend it," and today's radical, yet simple, before and after exemplifies this logic perfectly. Sure the room was dark and dated, but over the course of just one weekend, we brought it to life on a budget.
Our decorative "nip and tuck" was relatively simple, involving lay on panelling set below a chunky shelf, and we created the entire look using lumber supplies from Home Depot.
The key to installing panelling is to combine the use of a spirit level with clever scrutiny "by eye." Oftentimes, particularly in older homes, angles aren't true and floors run off, which may result in wonky visuals if you slavishly adhere to running new installations parallel to your flooring. It's better to use a spirit level for horizontal installation (such as dado rails or shelves) and of course a plumb to assure vertical panelling lines remain true.
In terms of colour, we kept everything fresh and beachy with mid-tone blue latex set above white painted panelling (and below our white painted wooden ceiling) and we accessorized our new look with a trip to HomeSense. We can't even begin to explain just how much we love this store - packed to the rafters with amazing deals and pricing as much as 60 per cent lower than regular retail, it's impossible not to find a bargain. We struggle to think of a project in Canada (or across the pond in Britain, for that matter) where we didn't raid HomeSense for "final styling."
As much as our overall fix was simple, reworking the existing dining set would be the coup de gr�ce that brought our scheme in on budget as far as cost cutting was concerned. Structurally sound and devoid of woodworm or other infestations, the set was proportionally perfect and we knew it could be brought to life with a little care and attention. Due to time constraints, we sent the furniture to a specialist renovator who revamped it with a lime wash finish, but you can achieve similar results on a DIY basis. These days, most big box outlets stock "all in one" kits, which can be used to achieve various results. From staining kits to marbling sets, and from paint and graining tools to decals, the DIY market now expounds with choice. To update the set even further, we recovered the tired chair pads using fabric remnants stapled securely in place on the underside.
If you want to save money - and protect the environment into the bargain - where should you start? Well, that all depends on what you have and what you plan on doing with it. During previous assignments we've chopped down dining table legs to reversion as coffee tables, and we've added castors to the bottom off nightstands to give them a whole new portable lease on life. We've updated kitchen cabinetry with a lick of paint and a trip to Lee Valley Hardware, and we've reupholstered dumpster sourced chesterfields with jaunty fabric and nickel button detailing. Once you start reversioning, or upcycling, it becomes incredibly addictive due to the sense of satisfaction derived from making good of previous discard.
As with any design project (be it a room's complete overhaul or the application of funky wall transfers to update plain space), it's important to consider preparation. Just as our Holt Renfrew ladies probably didn't go for the chop on the day they dreamed, for the first time, about how they might look with their, ahem, upcycled faces, so too is it important to do your ground work and ready everything for its new life.
Preparation is critical and, if reworking lumber, genus is an important consideration. Pine, for example, has grain which can be easily opened via simple sanding, whereas mahogany has a denser composition which means its "structure" won't absorb finishes quite as easily. This oak furniture set, fortunately, responded well to sanding; our specialist finisher reported that after abrasion with rough gauge paper (and subsequently finer wet and dry paper), it easily absorbed the lime wash finish as applied.
The trick when applying finish is to lay it on as lightly as possible; if using water-based products (which we prefer) dilute 60/40 (water/product) and apply with a lint-free cloth. If you drown the grain with heavy wash, it won't properly penetrate the surface, which may impart uneven results. Allow product to dry between coats, then buff with wax polish till surfaces are smooth. You can, in fact, use standard latex to build up your finish as opposed to pricier specialist product, but the latter is likely to proffer better results.
If you fancy a spot of upcycling but don't have existing furniture to rework, we advise online auction sale sites such as eBay or Kijiji to source affordable items. Consignment stores such as Around The Block, can also be a great source of value for money kit that you can dramatically be rebirthed with a little imagination. From what we see, there's a surfeit of Mid-Century Modern furniture, but with this we recommend caution - good Danish and American retro furniture is revered and therefore has considerable value (Eames, Ercol or Knoll credenza's can easily fetch thousands), so think carefully before brandishing the sander or a refinishing kit. It makes better sense to modify cheaper laminate or melamine options, which can be picked up in junk stores for under $100. Bear in mind, however, that plastics won't absorb paint as well as lumber, but that a satisfactory "solid" finish can be achieved by carefully priming and subsequently rollering with satin or specialist melamine paint.
We suppose, in summation, that proficient upscaling comes down to what you have, what you can find and how much time you're prepared to allocate making better of it.
As we all search for new ways to stretch the dollar, upscaling couldn't be more pertinent. And, as the Greek philosopher Plato once said, "necessity is the mother of invention." His logic, while centuries old, seems to be at its most relevant now.
Now, go grab that sandpaper and start planning!
Further reading:Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things With the Stuff You Already Have' by Danny Seo, published by Running Press and available mid August at www.amazon.ca.
Resources
Lumber supplies: Home Depot, www.homedepot.ca
Wall and panelling paint: ICI Paints, www.icipaints.ca
Wood refinishing products: Toronto Paint Store, www.torontopaintstore.com
Window blinds: Hunter Douglas, www.hunterdouglas.ca
Fabric for chair pads: Designer Fabrics, www.designerfabrics.ca
Area rug: Carpet Mills, www.carpetmill.ca
Wall sconces and mirrored stars: Home and Design Centre, www.homeanddesigncentre.ca
Picture frames and accessories: HomeSense, www.homesense.ca
Table setting: Zellers, www.zellers.com
Light fixture: Home Depot, www.homedepot.ca
Pre-loved furniture: We recommend a visit to Around the Block, www.aroundtheblock.com
Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are the hosts of HGTV's Colin & Justin's Home Heist and the authors of Colin & Justin's Home Heist Style Guide, published by Penguin Group (Canada). Follow them on Twitter @colinjustin or on Facebook (ColinandJustin). Contact them through their website, www.colinandjustin.tv.
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Cool Down Your Home And Your Electric Bill This Summer
American Vision Windows
Investment Weekly News: 06 July 2011
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When it's nearly triple digits outside, homeowners almost expect a spiked electric bill just to keep the house temperature bearable. But what if this expected cost could be unexpectedly controlled? Thanks to new energy-efficient replacement windows installed by American Vision Windows�, climate and cost control is at your fingertips.
"As energy experts, we strive to provide homeowners with the information they need to make smart home improvement decisions," says Bill Herren, Owner of American Vision Windows. "When energy-efficient windows are installed, the cost savings alone is incredible. Pair that with our knowledgeable staff, experience and quality workmanship, we have no doubt homeowners will be thrilled with their return on investment."
According to Energy Star, on average homeowners see a 15% cost reduction on their utility bill by installing energy-efficient replacement windows. That savings can ultimately result in an impressive 71.6% return on a homeowner's investment of the initial window upgrade. Now that's an impressive ROI!
The high-quality, energy-efficient windows offered by American Vision Windows will keep the home well insulated, which means the home uses less power to keep it cool - a factor 'green'-conscious homeowners will appreciate. Plus, you'll impress your neighbors with the attractive, fresh new look these windows will give your home and the neighborhood. Pair them with new window coverings from American Vision Windows and your updated new windows will not only leave your neighbors in awe, but the upgrade just may tip the scale in your favor when trying to sell.
When it comes to home improvement, the vision is clear for the folks at American Vision Windows. To raise the bar in quality replacement window installation and help families in sunny states like California and Arizona find home energy solutions. And raise the bar they have, according to several customers raving about the company's impressive customer service.
"We want to commend American Vision Windows and its windows installation crews for an exceptionally well done job. They were friendly, took the time to ensure we knew the installation process, were extremely organized and competent. Cleanup after the job was done thoroughly. We are pleased with the results, and our neighbors are impressed with the quality of the workmanship of the crews and the windows themselves," said customers John & Aida of Santa Ana, CA.
Founded by husband and wife team Bill and Kathleen Herren, the couple started out as ordinary customers, looking to upgrade to dual paned windows in their own home. Unfortunately, instead they found a series of poor contractors and a need for impressive service that customers can rely on. Bill and Kathleen knew they could do it better - and they have, for the past 10-plus years, and more than 360,000 window installations. In fact, American Vision Windows is now the largest window sales and installation company in California and one of the largest in the nation -- so you can count on them to finish the job, and finish it right.
Coupling with its unmatched service, American Vision Windows offers only the highest quality products to its customers including popular Anlin and Ply Gem Windows and sought after shutter brands such as Hunter Douglas and Norman.
To learn more about American Vision Windows, and to find a showroom near you, visit the company online at http://www.americanvisionwindows.com - Call toll free: (888) 542-2875.
Hunter Douglas unveils share buyback to cover option plans
ADP Netherlands News: 27 June 2011
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(ADPnews) - Jun 27, 2011 - Dutch window-covering maker Hunter Douglas NV (AMS:HDG) said today it will launch a share buyback programme to cover employee options plans.
Depending on the market conditions, Hunter Douglas will repurchase up to 500,000 ordinary shares.
Hunter Douglas is ready to pay up to 110% of the average closing price over the last five days for the shares.
Shares in Hunter Douglas gained 1.44% to EUR 30.71 by 1010 CET in Amsterdam on Monday.
(EUR 1.0 = USD 1.412)
Consumer
Electronics Daily: 14 June 2011
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Apple-based home automation company Savant Systems added Hunter Douglas, manufacturer of custom window coverings, to its Excellence in A/V program. The program is designed to ensure compatibility between Savant control systems and residential subsystems, including developing support for partner products "often before they're publicly available," said Bob Ross, director of business development at Savant. The program has 87 partners, Ross said, "with a few being added every month." According to Ross, "generally there are not any product requirements" to be part of the program other than it be controllable by the Savant system. Control can be done via IP, RS-232, infrared or another protocol, he said. Joint sales and marketing programs are also part of the program, Ross said. There's no limit to the number of partners in each subsystem category, which include lighting, HVAC, media and security, he said.
Scoring a summer job
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo): 12 June
2011
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June 12--TUPELO -- High school grad Tyler Rosenthal is spending his summer cleaning golf carts and picking up golf balls at Big Oaks Golf Course.
The 19-year-old has been on the job about two weeks. Even though he's sweating in the heat, he's excited to be one of the lucky few to have scored a summer job at the course.
"I love golf," he said. "I just like being around the golf course. I have great coworkers."
This summer, teens continue to compete with unemployed workers for temporary jobs.
Mississippi had the country's sixth highest teenage unemployment rate of 32.6 percent, according to an April analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Employment Policies Institute.
Georgia's 37.3 percent teen unemployment rate was the highest in the the U.S.
Nationally, the teen unemployment rate rose slightly to 24.5 percent in March 2011. The rate for black teens rose to 42.1 percent.
"The statistics are devastating: Nationally, nearly one in four teens is looking for work without success," said Michael Saltsman, a research fellow at EPI.
The figures are of great concern to researchers, who say the rate will have a continued impact in years to come.
"Past research shows that teens without job opportunities are at a higher risk for dropping out of high school or winding up in the criminal justice system," Saltsman said.
Research shows that work experience for teenagers is directly correlated to if the teens will work in their 20s, according to The Center for Labor Market Studies at Northern University.
Several businesses in Northeast Mississippi are helping high school and college students this summer, including Hunter Douglas, Reed's, City of Tupelo Park and Recreation Department and Big Oaks.
"It's good for us," said Katie Walton, human resources manager at Hunter Douglas. "It's good for them. It's really a good opportunity, especially for students going into a business degree to see what it's like in the manufacturing industry."
Hunter Douglas has filled its 12 openings for the summer. Temporary jobs are filled at many of the area's other businesses, but the hiring managers said positions may become available if current people leave.
"We always encourage people to put applications in, even if we don't have an opening," said Clyde Biddle, the office manager for Reed's.
And when students go to fill out an application, Biddle said, it helps to call in advance and see if he will be there.
"First impressions are important," Biddle said.
Dressing the part is critical, as well.
"A tie always helps," he said. "We've had them turn up in bathing suits."
A tie isn't necessary at all jobs, so employers encourage students to dress for the position they want. Being neat and clean is crucial, they say.
"You never have a second chance to make a first impression," said Chris Gann, who works in the pro shop at Big Oaks. "You have to want the job and expect to work the day you come in."
Students also should be able to work flexible hours if they want a job.
"It's hard to work with kids if they come in and hand you their schedule with t-ball, soccer and vacation," said Debbie Soward, owner of Big Oaks. "Somebody who really wants a job is very flexible and fills out an application and they call and check after. Someone who wants a job is very persistent."
And, successful job applications are willing to work nights and weekends.
At Hunter Douglas, Walton has a standard question for all students -- do you have good transportation?
She also looks for experience, but said a lack of experience won't disqualify an applicant.
This is the third year that Hunter Douglas has hired for an extra shift during the summer. The shift is during the hottest time of day.
The company has fans, free Gatorade, slushies and ice cream for employees, but applicants have to be able to work in the heat if they want the job.
Rosenthal said the heat was something he had to think about at his job at Big Oaks, but it was worth it to the avid golfer. One of the perks of his job is he gets to play for free.
He thanked the management for taking a chance on him and encouraged other teens to be courteous and eager to work if they want a job.
"You've just got to be willing," he said.
Contact Carlie Kollath at (662) 678-1598 or carlie.kollath@journalinc.com.
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MEET THE MERCHANTS: SPRING 2011
Monterey County Weekly (CA): 09 June 2011
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILES of a collection of business owners
across a broad spectrum of industries so that readers can help make more
informed buying decisions.
BOOKKEEPING EXPRESS
I leen Groves offers customized bookkeeping services to
record your fi nancial transactions. She serves all of Monterey County and
stands by the BookKeeping
Express motto: "We handle your books so you can get
back to business!"
Ileen is an supply chain expert with years in project
management, Kaizen, and waste elimination initiatives. She recently left a
logistics role with a Fortune 500 company to open California's fi rst BookKeeping
Express franchise.
Ileen partners with the BookKeeping Express national
domestic service center, where certifi ed professionals are assigned to each
client's books. This allows Ileen to devote her time to helping clients grow
their businesses. With BookKeeping Express you don't just get a bookkeeper-you
get a growth partner who personalizes services to fi t your unique
requirements.
(Cell) 831-776-8914 * (Offi ce) 831-393-4343 * (Fax)
866-831-9131
igroves@bookkeepingexpress.com * www.bookkeepingexpress.com/ca001
IXCHEL ECOLUXE
P leasures that stir your soul! Sustainable. Luxurious.
Inspirational. Ixchel Leigh, an international pioneer of artisanal botanical
healing perfumes and aromatherapy for more than thirty years, brings to you all
her favorite treasures. Look for the vibrant violet awning, enter through the
crimson door and you step into a realm of soft, unobtrusive scents. 'Purely
from Nature,' Ixchel describes it, 'you will fi nd nothing synthetic or created
in a lab.' A tour inside fi nds artisanal fragrances, soaps, candles, art,
jewelry, weavings, fragrant edibles; lifestyle consultants, classes, and
events. The Fragrant Mixology table offers dozens of pure essential oils to be
blended into lotions, salts, and gels. Let your inner artisan out to play and
explore! Don't Miss: Summer Event 'Unveiling' June 11-12; Grand Opening Ribbon
Cutting, July 7th 5-7 and Meet the Artists, July 8, 5-7. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6,
Sunday12-5.
171 The Crossroads, Carmel * 831.626.1014 *
Ixchelecoluxe.com
CRUISE ONE
R osemary Danielsen has worked in the travel industry since
1992 and she has owned CruiseOne for over one year. She has traveled to
countries in every continent to learn to better serve her discerning clients
and provide unsurpassed, concierge-style service, with experience, expertise
and professionalism.
CruiseOne specializes in group, family and wedding/
honeymoon travel.
Rosemary is a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge
and her memberships include the Association for Wedding Professionals International
(AWPI), the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA), and the
Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA).
1920 Constitution Blvd. Suite 6. Salinas * 831-262-7246
www.my-perfect-cruise.com
THE HEALTHY WAY
Healthy Way owner Marilyn Wheeler lost 40 pounds and has
maintained it for 8 years. She exemplifi es the Healthy Way concepts of sound
nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to increase her vitality, body strength and
longevity. Since 1986, The Healthy Way has pioneered a cutting-edge program based
on proven principles that enhance wellness. Our team of health professionals
are experts in developing winning strategies and healthier habits that result
in improving the quality of one's life.
Recognizing that there can be many factors that affect one's
weight, our award winning programs can help you lose 2-4 pounds per week,
eliminating sugar cravings and eating real food. Start to transform your
health, enhance your energy and lower your stress by giving us a call.
Marilyn Wheeler, CHT., Owner * 1015 Cass St. #2 * Monterey
(831) 649-1211
Santa Cruz * (831) 462-5900 * www.thehealthyway.us
INSIDEOUT LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
H aving received her Master Gardener's Certifi cation over
25 years ago, Eliza combines her 22 year career in television set design with
her passion for gardening to create beautiful landscapes. She markets
'Landscape Design from an Interior Perspective', believing that our landscape
should be enjoyed from both our interior and exterior space.
Eliza offers a keen eye for attention to detail while being
extremely conscientious of our water management issues. Whether you're looking
to spruce up your existing landscape for a special event or wanting a new
landscape to enjoy for years to come as well as increase the value of your
home, let InsideOut Landscape Design, Inc., create a drought tolerant, deer
resistant environment custom to your personal taste and needs.
831-277-7357 * insideout1design@yahoo.com * CA LIC# 960809
PERFECT TOUCH SPA
Y ou love the vibrant look of celebrities- in 2011, you can
glow too! Trust you're mature or youthful California skin to an established US
and Colombian licensed esthetician, Martha Parada.
A beauty expert for 15 years. She has also assisted plastic
surgeons and dermatologists. Martha indulges her clients with high-tech and
natural skin treatments in her chic Monterey spa.
Are dark spots or redness hiding your beauty? Martha's
artistry rebuilds your confi dence for a new job or a new love. Pain-free,
Soft-Tap� permanent make-up gives you a natural look. Microdermabrasion can
refresh skin. Indulge in a suite of services: Toning-Lifting Facial, Ultrasound
for glowing skin, Waxing, Cellulite Elimination Therapy, Makeup Design, and
Post-surgery fl uid/lymphatic drains. Perfect Touch Spa uses/sells: Germain De
Capuccini and Jane Iredale, also NutraluxeMD's Lip Plumper.
Enjoy Carmel spa luxury with the comforts of downtown
Monterey.
Martha Parada * 406 Alvarado Street * Monterey
PerfectTouchSpaMonterey.com * 831-776-4031 * 831-644-0756
MARJORIE KEATING
M her customers, as well as her arjorie Keating evolved.
'Mom always said, 'Waste is a Certifi ed be purchased locally at Bliss
Boutique, Hypnotherapist in online. Email Cindy at smoking cessation plus
medical Monterey County Weekly, May 5th, 2011. and dental hypnotherapies, and
Help Save the Planet, One since 2006. Marjorie offers holistic care for clients
to overcome challenges such as smoking, weight loss, lack of confi dence,
fears, and limiting beliefs. She also offers solutions for improving memory and
study habits.
Her counseling sessions use diverse tools: the Emotional
Freedom Technique, the Sedona Method, and Easy Release Techniques. Marjorie is
a Reiki master, a light-handed healing technique using energy to bring clients
profound stress relief, and helps their immune system. She teaches self
hypnosis and Reiki: levels I to III/master level.
Marjorie offers various hypnosis CDs for a client's
fast-paced lifestyle. She also hosts fun, playful workshops that engage with
you or a group to encourage you to live your best life now. Her offi ce is
accepting new clients. Interested?
550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C, Monterey * 831-224-9711
www.healthypowersolutions.com
LALA ORIGINALS
C indy Muscarello, owner of LaLa Originals, creates fun and
adorable clothing and accessories, but she doesn't stop there. 'Saving the
planet, one accessory at a time,' goes her mission statement. 'Our purpose is
to re-purpose.' Her line includes Scarves, Gauntlet Gloves, Tote Bags, Baby/
Toddler Hats and Headbands, all from repurposed materials and one of a kind.
Why the sustainable obsession? "Our company is based on the belief that
our planet Is worth saving," says Cindy. She borrows her inspiration to
keep her company and her customers both fashion forward and ecologically evolved
from a familiar place: 'Mom always said, 'Waste not, want not.' LaLa Originals
can be purchased at Bliss Boutique, Salinas, at The Hat Shop, Carmel or online.
Email Cindy at lalaoriginals@gmail.com or check her article in Monterey County
Weekly , May 5, 2011.
Carmel/Salinas * 831-809-8876 * www.lalaoriginals.com
OPTIMAL HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE
Melissa sadowsky is a nationally certifi ed massage
therapist with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Lymphatic Drainage
Therapy.
Lymphatic massage stimulates the immune system, helps
detoxify tissues and evokes the body's innate healing mechanisms, bringing fl
ow and life to places in your body that you never knew were congested. Benefi
ts include increased energy, decreased fl uid retention, detoxifi cation and so
much more.
Most people say sessions with me are very detailed and very
thorough. I fi nd areas that I can almost hear breathe a sigh of relief when
they are discovered. Amazing!
Years of experience and thousands of bodies have provided me
with a deep intuition and gifted hands that will truly make you feel relaxed,
alive and fabulous.
Melissa Sadowsky, CMT and Glenn Sadowsky L. Ac.
32 Carmelito Ave., Monterey * 831-655-3208
*optimalhealthmonterey.com
LOULOU'S GRIDDLE IN THE MIDDLE
"Come in and be yourself' is the sign you see upon
entering the cozy, friendly, and delicious diner, Loulou's Griddle in the
middle. nestled on Wharf #2 in monterey, Loulou's has delighted locals and
tourists for a decade. Co-owners and best friends Allecia "Loulou' Garrett
and Grace "Gigi' Davis, along with their talented team, pour heart and
care into Loulou's.
Allecia has 20 years in the restaurant business; owning
Loulou's for 7 years. Grace joined her as co-owner in January, after spending
24 years in corporate business. most recently from Google, Grace now calls
Loulou's her offi ce along with Allecia, truly the heartbeat of Loulou's.
Loulou's features daily and nightly fresh fi sh specials,
calamari, chowder, fabulous breakfasts and more. open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Come discover this little gem!
Municipal Wharf #2, Montterey * 831-372-0560 *
loulousgriddle.com
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION
L inda Rodriguez, Bs, CnC, is known throughout the monterey
Peninsula for helping her clients achieve optimal health and weight through
proper nutrition and regular exercise. A Certifi ed nutrition Consultant and
Personal Trainer, Linda's enthusiasm and unique abilities inspire her clients
to take charge of their health so they can lead a more healthy life.
Linda teaches preventive health strategies geared to each
client's needs. Her specialties include hypoglycemia, insulin resistance,
diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol imbalances and weight issues.
Linda gives her clients new hope and the right tools to
carry with them on their path to optimal health. Her passion for learning
motivates her to keep current with the latest medical and nutritional research
so she can share this information with her clients to help them on their
journey. safe, reliable and responsible!
Linda Rodriguez, BS, CNC * Carmel * 831-625-2118
www.functionalnutrition.com
STUDIO ONE
Studio one now offers Arts and Creativity Workshops with
award-winning artist erin Lee Gafi ll. sign-up for a workshop or customize a
program for your group.
With over twenty years of experience crafting arts workshops
for children and adults, erin focuses on creativity and self-expression.
"Feeling comfortable taking risks is essential in learning new
skills," erin says. "I love helping people fi nd their own voice,
whether in a painting class or corporate retreat."
studio one is the partnership of husband and wife erin Lee
Gafi ll and Tom Birmingham, who were honored as Champions of the Arts by the
Arts Council of monterey in 2009. Their award-winning programs have served
communities across the usA, in mexico, Italy, and Japan.
48510 Highway One, Big Sur * 831-646-9000
www.eringafi ll.com * www.bigsurarts.com
MONTEREY PENINSULA ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE
Dr. Roslyn Migdale is a part of the team of physicians at
the Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute which features
two orthopaedic surgeons and a pain management specialist.
Dr. Migdale's approach to chiropractic care is dedicated to
listening, understanding concerns, understanding lifestyle needs, improving
health and staying well. She offers natural relief from headaches, neck and
back pain, wrist and elbow pain, recurring ankle sprains, and all sports and
automobile accident injuries. Using the most up-to-date digital x-ray and
diagnostic tools, she develops the best treatment plan for individual needs.
Here's what one of her patients has to say: "Dr.
Migdale relieved thirty years of shoulder pain. I've seen many other doctors
who have temporarily relieved the pain, but she cured it. She rates high on my
"Personal Heroes" list"Howard Morton.
To learn more, see the videos on our website.
10 Harris Ct., Bldg. A, Ste. A1 * Ryan Ranch * Monterey
831-643-9788 �euro? www.drmigdale.com
PAUL'S DRAPERY
The right windows can create cozy rooms, stylish curb appeal
and cut energy costs. Tall windows? Small windows? Hard to reach windows? Don't
worry. Paul's Drapery has got you covered.
With their Hunter Douglas Gallery Design Center, owners
Sherry and Larry Sands and staff can tackle any window covering problem. Your
satisfaction is guaranteed with the Right Choice Promise.
Discover Silhouette shadings with the signature S-Vane. It
creates warm and inviting light like no other window covering can. In-home
consultations are available, or come by the showroom for your free
consultation.
Call or come in today. Open Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm.
160 18th St. * Pacifi c Grove
372-4421 * www.paulsdrapery.com
SHAARON DELSOHN CONSULTING
H elping people discover answers to life�euro(TM)s most
diffi cult questions. I have spent over 35 years working with couples, parents/
teens, and individuals.
My years of family counseling and legal background create a
safe and supportive atmosphere in which to reach solutions which will empower
you to move forward in life.
I have worked with many couples to reach mutually satisfying
agreements about their separation and/or divorce. I have worked with parents
and their teenagers where communication has broken down and what should be said
is not being spoken. I have worked at Monterey Peninsula College, Community
Hospital Recovery Center and Pacifi c Coast Mediation Center.
Call me with your questions and we will fi nd solutions
together.
Shaaron Delsohn, MA, JD, Mediator
PO Box 73 Pacifi c Grove * 831-262-9201
MARTELLA PRINTING
M artella Printing, Green certifi ed and well-known local
printing company, now includes marketing and events whiz, Tracy Burke, as their
new Business Development Director. Tracy comes from KWAV 97 FM where she worked
for over six years, most notably as the Promotions and Public Service Director.
Tracy looks forward to offering solutions and helping get
results for customers via Martella's unparalleled team of designers, printers
and media consultants. 'Martella is not just ink and paper- but that is where
it starts,' says Burke. 'We not only guarantee our work, but we truly want our
customers to thrive. Martella is in the business of helping others communicate
effectively and I look forward to getting out there and offering solutions to fellow
businesses.'
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831-372-2002 Monterey * www.martellaprinting.com
STONE CREEK KITCHEN
O Veterinary Therapy, our holistic ur hope, in opening traditional
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Get inspired in one of our cooking classes or tasting
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we aspire to have something for everyone. Our signature dish - Spanish Paella -
is available every Friday so that you can kick off your weekend with a party in
a pan! We are open, Monday - Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and
closed Sundays.
465 Canyon Del Rey, Monterey * 831-393-1042 *
www.stonecreekkitchen.com
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A t Natural Veterinary Therapy, our holistic philosophy
towards health takes into consideration the whole body as well as emotions. We
integrate the best of traditional and alternative medicine to create a safe way
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proper nutrition, we can help strengthen your pet's immune system, and treat
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Dr. Annette Richmond, a veterinarian, is also a Certifi ed
Veterinary Acupuncturist and a Certifi ed Canine Rehabilitation Therapist.
Natural Veterinary Therapy offers acupuncture, chiropractic, massage,
underwater treadmill rehabilitation, laser therapy, and more. These treatments
can greatly benefi t animals that are arthritic, injured, or have had surgery.
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831-655-0501 * www.naturalveterinarytherapy.com
DR. MOHANDAS DR. BEHNAM
M onterey Medical Center continues to demonstrate leadership
in family medicine and related specialties. Dr. Mohandas and Dr. Behnam are
both Board certifi ed family physicians with extensive experience in their fi
elds of medicine.
The community of Monterey will benefi t from their astute
clinical skills: their emphasis on preventive medicine, lifestyle change and
treating the whole person and family not just the disease or illness.
Dr. Mohandas specializes in cosmetic dermatology, medical
weight loss and is profi cient in SmartLipo aesthetic and laser procedures.
Dr. Behnam has the unique distinction of being Board certifi
ed in family medicine and Integrative and Holistic medicine. She is also
certifi ed in acupuncture and as such brings the best of both Eastern and
Western medicine to her daily practice.
New patients (3-years old and above) are welcome, same day
appointments can be made by phone and most insurance carriers are accepted.
Monterey Medical Center * 100 Wilson Rd, Ste 110 * Ryan
Ranch
Monterey * 831-642-6266 * www.montereydoctor.com
CARMEL RANCHO ART AND FRAMING
C armel Rancho Art & Framing Center offers custom
framing, repair work, museum-quality conservation, eco-friendly products,
custom mirrors, and installation services. The frame shop carries a full
inventory of local festival posters from the Monterey Bay Blues Festival, Cowboy
Poetry Festival, and Carmel Art Festival. The frame shop has recently expanded
its inventory of original local artwork, including work by the MPC Print Club,
and vintage etchings and prints. Owned by Gayle Saia, the frame shop has been
in business for over 20 years. "What I love most about my work is meeting
people and learning their stories," says Saia. "They bring in their
treasures for me to frame, and it is this contact with the community that I fi
nd most rewarding. The friendship I have with my customers is the best part of
being in business."
Australian
Government: 31 May 2011
[What follows is the full text of the news story.]
Australia, May 31 -- Hunter Douglas Inc., New Jersey, U.S.,
has filed an application (2007286652) on Aug. 23, 2007, for 'Dual control
system and method.'
The patent is effective from Aug. 23, 2007, till Aug. 23,
2027.
Inventor(s): James Baugh, Paul F. Josephson, Michael S.
Holford and Joseph E. Kovach
Application Status: Accepted
Acceptance Date: May 11
Paid to Date: Aug. 23, 2012
The original document can be viewed at:
http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat/applicationDetails.do?applicationNo=2007286652
For any query with respect to this article or any other
content requirement, please contact Editor at htsyndication@hindustantimes.com
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Hunter Douglas Industry B.V. Files
Patent Application for a Flexible Ceiling Panel and a Ceiling System
Incorporating the Same
Indian Patent News
01 July 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, July 1 -- Netherlands based Hunter Douglas Industry B.V. filed patent application for a flexible ceiling panel and a ceiling system incorporating the same. The inventors are Swiszcz Paul G and Kuperus Ko.
Hunter Douglas Industry B.V. filed the patent application on Feb. 5, 2002. The patent application number is IN/PCT/2002/00186 A. The international classification numbers are E04C2/32 and E04B9/00.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, "A panel for use in a drop ceiling system, or with appropriate modification, a wall, wherein the ceiling system includes stringers and cross-members defining areas there between for support of the panels wherein the panels include at least one planar sheet of material secured to a reinforcement member having channels formed therein to extend in at least one direction relative to the sheet material. When more than one sheet of material is used, the sheets of material are disposed on opposite sides of the reinforcement member. The panels are flexible for easy insertion into the openings between the stringers and cross-members of the support system and are readily compressed into a thinner profile for shipping purposes."
About the Company
Hunter Douglas N.V. manufactures and markets window coverings and architectural products. It offers fabric shades, as well as an integrated line of fashion and coordinated window coverings, including venetian and vertical blinds; roman, roller, pleated, and woven wood shades; wood and alternative wood blinds; custom shutters; exterior venetian blinds; screen products; shutters; and awnings. The company also provides draperies and sunscreen privacy shadings. In addition, it offers architectural products comprising suspended ceilings, ventilated facade systems, translucent materials, and sun-control solutions. Further, the company involves in the trade of metals. It sells its products under HunterDouglas, Luxaflex, Duette, Silhouette, Luminette, Vignette, Pirouette, Luxalon, and Nedal brand names in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Hunter
Douglas Contract: how do you know when ceiling tiles are installed correctly?
with a "click." Patented technology by Hunter Douglas Contract
simplifies ceiling installation
Walls & Ceilings
01 June 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
If you are ever uncertain about installing ceiling panels properly, Gladius metal ceiling panels by Hunter Douglas Contract puts that question to rest. With the sound of a click, Gladius notifies the installer that the panels have been installed correctly. The product was launched at the INTEX Expo 2011.
"We developed Gladius to make the metal ceiling installation process quicker for the installing contractors and provide a ceiling type that reduces punchlist items or callbacks," says Ron Rice, General Manager for Hunter Douglas Ceilings' Atlanta, GA based Luxalon Division. "The panel simply stabs onto the grid on one side and snaps up into place on the other side. This technology allows for an extremely flat face and ease-of-mind installation."
A metal panel that lies flat, Gladius will not bend or warp under pressure from the surrounding grid. The 24-by-24-inch metal ceiling panels snap into place on a 15/16-inch grid system with a patented "stab and click" design that improves efficiency for the installer.
"Additionally, for the specifying community, Gladius is available in a number of finishes and perforation patterns with specifiable 3/4-, 1/2-, 1/4- and 1/8-inch borders, which allows for various NRC requirements and aesthetics," says Rice.
The panels, which have a square-edged 1/4-inch reveal, are made with a minimum of 70 percent recycled content. The compressive loading on the panels occurs on the upturned edges, eliminating compressive loading on the face of the panel allowing for the flat finish. This is an essential component in critical natural lighting.
Gladius Highlights:
* Accommodates industry-standard service devices (lighting, diffusers, speaker and security devices);
* One-hundred percent point-accessible and downward accessible;
* Trim systems available;
* Range of colors and finishes available;
* Available in non-perforated panels, or perforated patterns with NRC rating up to .95;
* Class A fire-rated;
* Interior and exterior applications available;
* Meets building code for seismic zones A, B, C, D, E and F;
* No VOCs, no added urea-formaldehyde;
* Meets or exceeds industry standards for flatness (L/360);
* Panels contain 70 to 95 percent recycled content, and are made in the U.S.;
* GreenGuard Children & Schools certified for Indoor Air Quality.
ABOUT HUNTER DOUGLAS CONTRACT
For more than 60 years, the architecture and design community has specified contract products from Hunter Douglas, the world leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. A tradition of bringing breakthrough products to market makes Hunter Douglas the choice for an array of innovative contract solutions. For more information, please visit www.hunterdouglascontract.com or call (800) 366-4327.
Hunter Douglas earns safety award
Mississippi Business Journal
04 April 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
TUPELO -- For the fifth time in seven years the employees of Hunter Douglas
in Tupelo will receive the company's highest safety honor and award for best
overall safety program in 2010.
The award recognizes excellence in occupational safety and health for
the 130 employees. The celebration was last week.
Thirty-nine of Hunter Douglas' North American facilities were judged
with criteria from the comprehensive ESAFE (Environmental Safety Assessment
Facility Evaluation).
Hunter Douglas is a manufacturer of custom-made window fashions in North
America and has been in business over 60 years. Its North America manufacturing
operation is based in New Jersey.
--from staff and MBJ wire services
Hunter Douglas Inc.
Files Patent Application for Single-Track Stacking Panel Covering for an
Architectural Opening
Indian Patent
News
01 April 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, April 1 -- USA based Hunter Douglas Inc. filed patent
application for single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural
opening. The inventors are Colson Wendell B and Park Jeffrey A.
Hunter Douglas Inc. filed the patent application on April 23, 2007. The
patent application number is 572/MUMNP/2007 A. The international classification
numbers are E06B3/46 and E06B3/32.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade
Marks, "A single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural
opening has a headrail for mounting the covering above and in front of the
opening, such as a window or door. The headrail has a single track. Suspended
from the headrail and translatable there along are panels oriented at a small
relative to the headrail. When the covering is open, the panels from an
overlapping stacked array at one end of the headrail."
About the Company
Hunter Douglas Inc. manufactures and sells custom window coverings in
North America. Its products include custom window shadings, sheers, louvers,
shades, blinds, shutters, and draperies. The company was founded in 1946 and is
based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Hunter Douglas Inc. operates as a
subsidiary of Hunter Douglas NV.
Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. Files Patent
Application for an Apparatus for Forming a Nonwoven Product and a Method
Thereof
Indian Patent News
17 February 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- USA based Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. filed
patent application for an apparatus for forming a nonwoven product and a method
thereof. The inventors are Wendell B Colson, Paul Swiszcz and David Hartman.
Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. filed the patent application on April 4,
2006. The patent application number is 1829/DELNP/2006 A. The international
classification number is D04H 3/07.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade
Marks, "The invention relates to a micro-hydro Tube well/ Bore well
turbine that can be used for generating electricity for household as well as
running mechanical equipments directly. In the invention water entering through
an inlet pipe is made to enter the turbine through a nozzle, thereby giving a
perpendicular thrust to the blades of the turbine and delivering its linear
kinetic energy to the blades of the turbine. Causing turbines to rotate with
low speed but at a high torque. The nozzle has a smaller cross section area and
is fixed to direct water on the blades perpendicularly. The kinetic energy of
the runner through a pulley and belt can be converted to electrical energy and
used directly or stored in battery. Further the kinetic energy of the runner
can be used directly to run mechanical equipments."
Hunter Douglas Europe Upgrades Multi-Country
Locator
Wireless News
15 February 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
ChannelNet helped Hunter Douglas Europe upgrade its corporate dealer
locator to create a tool for customers that is powered by Google Maps,
according to a release.
The groups said the upgrade provides a solution that displays dealer
locations across European countries served by Hunter Douglas. Hunter Douglas,
based in the Netherlands, sells residential custom window fashions worldwide
under the brand name Luxaflex in Europe.
With ChannelNet's Dealer Locator Hunter Douglas Europe brand
administrators and country managers have the ability to set the default radius
for Hunter Douglas dealer locations, configurable by country. Additionally,
Hunter Douglas has the ability to set the number of dealer listings by dealer
type, customizable for each country. Web site locator search results for
"Where to Buy / Finding a Showroom" include a variety of locator pin
colors to designate different types of dealers and pin tool tips that include
dealer contact information, link to dealer web sites, and driving directions in
the language the shopper prefers.
"Hunter Douglas shoppers have greater flexibility, whatever country
they live in," says Scott Engstrom, ChannelNet Director of Global
Programs. "The locator search criteria have been expanded to include
enhanced features such as Google Maps, street views, dealer listings, driving
directions, and push pins."
Hunter Douglas Europe has a long-standing relationship with ChannelNet.
The two companies work together to create seamless connections between
consumers researching online and local Hunter Douglas dealers in dozens of
countries across Europe. ChannelNet's patented technology, SiteBuilder, drives
the performance of Hunter Douglas Europe's site and tracks associated Web
traffic and sales leads that result from the site's improvements.
"Hunter Douglas is a global leader in connecting the online shopper
to a local dealer showroom," says Paula Tompkins, ChannelNet CEO and
founder. "Hunter Douglas Europe's new multi-country locator demonstrates
ChannelNet's global expertise and Hunter Douglas' commitment to adapting to
consumer shopping patterns, whatever their language, wherever they live."
ChannelNet is a provider of multichannel marketing solutions for the
home improvement, automotive, retail and financial services industries.
More Information:
www.channelnet.com
((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))
ChannelNet Teams with Hunter Douglas
Wireless News
10 February 2011
[What follows is
the full text of the article.]
ChannelNet has again teamed with Hunter Douglas, a manufacturer of
custom window coverings worldwide, to provide enhanced online functionality for
shoppers across Asia.
The long-standing relationship between ChannelNet and Hunter Douglas
spans the globe, building solid connections between local dealers and online
consumers and builders. Shoppers in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam receive
country and language specific content.
According to a release, the latest enhanced Web capability incorporates
a Project Gallery and News & Events functionality into Hunter Douglas'
existing network of Residential and Architectural brand web sites available in
Asia. The Project Gallery allows each country to feature completed residential
and commercial projects so that consumers and builders can visualize the ways
others have utilized Hunter Douglas products. The web site's New & Events
functionality keeps online consumers and business customers in the loop and
connected to local in market activities.
ChannelNet noted its patented SiteBuilder technology provides Hunter
Douglas with tools to ensure its Asian customers receive a localized online
experience that reinforces the product breadth and trustworthiness of a major
brand.
"By providing highly customizable web sites, our online customers
know what to expect from their dealer before they meet with them to discuss
their purchase," says Jim Tan, Regional Director of Hunter Douglas Window
Covering Products Asia."Whether you're in Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, or
Phuket, a consistent brand experience, high-quality product information, and
access to local authorized dealers are essential."
"With over 578 million internet shoppers in Asia, our goal is to
support Hunter Douglas by providing customers with localized content no matter
what country they live in or language they speak," says Paula Tompkins,
ChannelNet CEO and founder. "We know how to efficiently serve many
countries, with multiple languages, and support uniqueness of each community
while maintaining brand consistency. We're completely focused on the tools and
support to meet this challenge."
ChannelNet has been a provider of multichannel marketing solutions for
the home improvement, automotive, retail and financial services industries.
More information:
www.channelnet.com
((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))
Hunter Douglas Inc Files Patent Application for
Retractable Shade with Collapsible Vanes
Indian Patent News
09 February 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- USA based Hunter Douglas Inc filed patent
application for retractable shade with collapsible vanes. The inventors are Colson
Sendell B, Harper Marjorie G, Fogarty Daniel M, Hartman David P, Jelic Ralph G.
and Kopecky Kristi K.
Hunter Douglas Inc filed the patent application on March 2, 2006. The
patent application number is 00483/KOLNP/2006 A. The international classification
number is E06B.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade
Marks, "A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible
vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material,
monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of
a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower
edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to
operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the
upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision
and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the
covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper
edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can
be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid
materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired
operability."
Hunter Douglas, the North American subsidiary of Netherlands-based
Hunter Douglas N.V., makes a variety of blinds, shades, and shutters. The
company markets its window coverings under such names as Country Woods and
Chalet Woods (wood blinds), Silhouette (shades), Palm Beach (custom shutters),
Vignette (Roman shades), Luminette (privacy sheers), and Duette (honeycomb
shades). In addition to its own sales outlets and specialty blind and home
decor stores, Hunter Douglas sells its window products through independent
dealers in the US and Canada.
Hunter Douglas Inc. Files Patent Application
for Apparatus and Method for Making a Window Covering Having Operable Vanes
Indian Patent News
28 January 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- USA based Hunter Douglas Inc. filed patent
application for apparatus and method for making a window covering having
operable vanes. The inventors are Colson Wendell B, Fogarty Daniel M, Dann
Kevin M, Hartman David P and Kovach Joseph E.
Hunter Douglas Inc. filed the patent application on Feb. 23, 2007. The
patent application number is 680/KOLNP/2007 A. The international classification
numbers are 17/03 and E06B 9/26.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade
Marks, "An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window
covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support
structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane
handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to
an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements,
and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of
one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane."
Hunter Douglas, Inc. manufactures and sells custom window coverings in
North America. Its products include custom window shadings, sheers, louvers,
shades, blinds, shutters, and draperies. The company was founded in 1946 and is
based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Hunter Douglas, Inc. operates as a
subsidiary of Hunter Douglas NV.
Hunter Douglas Industries BV Files Patent
Application for a Flexible Ceiling Panel and a Ceiling System Incorporating the
Same
Indian Patent News
16 January 2011
[What follows is the full text of the article.]
New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Netherlands based Hunter Douglas Industries BV
filed patent application for a flexible ceiling panel and a ceiling system
incorporating the same. The Inventors are Swiszcz Paul G and Kuperus Ko.
Hunter Douglas Industries BV filed the patent application May 17, 2005.
The patent application number is 00410/KOL/2005 A. The International
classification numbers are E04C2/34, B32F1/10, B32B3/28 and E04B9/00.
According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade
Marks, "A flexible ceiling panel, foldable or flexible while being
inserted into an opening in a supporting grid work of a ceiling of a building
structure and subsequently unfoldable above the grid work to be positioned on
the grid work; comprises: a planar upper sheet; a planar lower sheet; and
elongated resilient strips creased at locations where they are folded to form
parallel reinforcement members between the upper and lower sheets, each
reinforcement member being folded to include an upper flap, attached to the
upper sheet; a lower flap attached to the lower sheet and an intermediate body;
wherein each of the upper and lower sheets and the reinforcement members is of
a slightly rigid material that can be flexed and that comprises heat-resistant
fibers bound together by a resin."
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.44.59 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.71.62 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.62.78 |
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PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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71-85 |
Aa |
Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction.
It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and
principal sums |
Large |
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56-70 |
A |
Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable
factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of
interest and principal sums |
Fairly Large |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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11-25 |
Ca |
Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums
in default or expected to be in default upon maturity |
Limited with full
security |
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<10 |
C |
Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised |
Credit not
recommended |
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NB |
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of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The
assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as
follows:
Financial
condition (40%) Ownership
background (20%) Payment
record (10%)
Credit history
(10%) Market trend
(10%) Operational
size (10%)
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