Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Blinds",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Best results from natural ventilation system from
Cylon Controls, which we summarised at the time by saying "Low energy projects are increasingly making use of KNX or EiB networks for the control of blinds and natural ventilation systems".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Improving access to counter service for disabled. from
Safetell: "Safetell Eye2Eye security screen provides improved access to a service counter for the disabled and high-level protection for staff against physical attack".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Hager
concerning its Intelligent room controller
- take a look at Hager launch intelligent room controller
which says: "Hager intelligent room controller are touch sensitive and can be used to control different combinations of lighting, blinds or curtains and heating, either individually or in a group".
Take a look also at the news release from Levolux, Levolux blinds lift off at Gatwick,
as well as Home technology showroom hi tech homes live demo from Cyber Homes,
and Get the best out of internet sales leads from eBuilders.
See also:
Vista window treatment is interior design choice
(September 2007)
Vista is a premium range of window treatments from CPFilms - the world's largest manufacturer of window films - which upgrades normal glass to prevent many of the problems posed by sunlight
CEDIA educates at Interbuild
(August 2007)
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association will be promoting the concept of the smart home at Interbuild
Innovative room scheduling and AV distribution
(August 2007)
AMX delivers innovative room scheduling and AV distribution for world leading investment bank
Ferrari's Soltis 86 puts Paul Klee works in shade
(June 2007)
Ferrari of France, a manufacturer of technical textiles, has announced that its Soltis 86 textile has been used for the blinds on the exterior facades of the Paul Klee Museum
Fendor entrusted with NHS Security
(June 2007)
Fendor SecureLine security glazing systems chosen for Broadmoor Hospital project
Mulders shade unveil their DIY bistro blinds
(June 2007)
Straightforward to install, Mulders DIY bistro blinds can be fixed over decked areas, terraces, garages or patios
Fakro GB comment on roof window developments
(May 2007)
Acknowledgement of the roof window's intrinsic design value is leading to use of a far wider range of products and accessories in more imaginative combinations
Silent Gliss at Cedia 2007
(May 2007)
Silent Gliss, who manufacture internal window treatments for the high specification market are again at Cedia this year
Create a new room With Mulders outdoor blinds
(May 2007)
Mulders PVC blinds can turn a decked area, terrace, garage or patio into a functional, cosy outdoor room
New additions to Smart Building automation range
(April 2007)
New wireless products enhance Carlo Gavazzi's Smart Building automation range
Energy control glazing treatment film
(April 2007)
Take the sting out of summer with LLumar SunBlocker energy control glazing treatment film
Gradus Fabrics bring homely feel to The Peele
(April 2007)
Soft furnishing materials from Gradus Fabrics have been specified for The Peele care home in Manchester as part of GBP6.3 million development
Home technology helps conserve energy
(April 2007)
Cyber Homes has developed a number of specific energy-saving features as part of their service to home-owners, architects, interior designers and developers
New Editor on Blinds and Shutters
(April 2007)
Turret Group appoint Matthew Downs as Editor of Blinds and Shutters magazine, the market leading title covering all aspects of sunshading
Shade blinds increase workplace comfort
(April 2007)
Interior shade blinds or sunscreens mean glare reduction, a desirable feature for staff using computers, customers in cafes or restaurants or waterfront locations
WAG to build low carbon house
(March 2007)
WAG (The Working Architecture Group) have been granted planning permission for a new build two bedroom, near-zero carbon house in Homerton, East London
Cafe blinds help create new spaces
(March 2007)
Cafe blinds or clear PVC blinds are a cost effective way to extend living or entertaining space
Silent Gliss make roller blinds to almost any size
(February 2007)
Silent Gliss' electrically operated roller blind system 4860 provides perfect solution
Hunter Douglas 'green' victory at Trafalgar
(January 2007)
Integrated system from Hunter Douglas allowed the Trafalgar House architects to create a building with no air conditioning and only limited mechanical heating, helping to limit CO emissions
Head of Silent Gliss UK to retire
(January 2007)
Ray Wharton, Managing Director and Chairman of Silent Gliss , is retiring after almost 30 years with the company
Avanquest release Punch! Home Design Studio Mac
(December 2006)
Avanquest UK has released Punch! Home Design Studio Mac, the best selling design suite created by Punch! Software
Transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes
(November 2006)
Echelon Technology makes transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes as easy as plugging in a power cord
Lockwood Window Company wins top showroom award
(October 2006)
Kommerling fabricator, Lockwood Window Company, has scooped a special award for its outstanding showroom in Lockwood, Huddersfield
Pioneering vinyl floor recycling scheme launched
(October 2006)
Pioneering recycling scheme for vinyl flooring has been launched in the UK by Recovinyl and Tarkett-Marley Floors
Office workers cannot stand the heat
(August 2006)
Optimum office temperature and the effect this has on efficiency
Flexible window treatment for light control
(July 2006)
Venetian blinds remain the most flexible window treatment for light control and with the large range of colours available in the Silent Gliss range it is easy to add colour to a room
Recovinyl targets demolition industry
(July 2006)
Recovinyl is widening its scope for recycling waste plastic by targeting the demolition industry, which generates large volumes of post-use PVC from its activities
Launch of Omega Glassmaster Systems
(May 2006)
Launch by Hillaldam Coburn of two new options in the Glassmaster Omega glass sliding door range widens the choice in sliding partition walls
Silent Gliss Pleated Blinds system
(May 2006)
Silent Gliss Pleated Blinds system is ideal if you have a lot of glass and need to be able to keep cool and concealed
New plant inspires 50% turnover leap for Glass UK
(March 2006)
Glass UK is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of not only oversize glazing, but also other new product lines that fall into its TRICS category (Technically Robust Innovative Clever Solutions)
Europanel Case Study: South Devon Tennis Centre
(March 2006)
The choice of Eurobond cladding was determined by a desire for high performance non-combustibility coupled with aesthetically pleasing but cost effective panels
Dreamwall interior wall coverings online
(February 2006)
Dreamwall has now expanded with a large portfolio of over 100 exclusive interior products and collections, most of which have been highly profiled at Interior design shows
Silent Gliss popular wood Venetian blinds
(February 2006)
Wood Venetian blinds are hugely popular for their easiness: easy to clean, easy to hang, easy to control the light and easy on the eye
Making a clean sweep at Interbuild 2006
(February 2006)
An innovative central vacuum system from VacuDuct - which is integrated into the home to make life simpler, healthier and more convenient - is being exhibited at Interbuild 2006