New Soltis line available

June 1, 2017  |  Industry News, News

Serge Ferrari’s new Soltis line of shade fabrics, available with openness factors of 14 percent, 8 percent, 4 percent and opaque, can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications, for screens, awnings, retractables and pergolas. Offering dimensional stability, the fabrics will not stretch or c…
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Hollywood hills home finds modern shade

June 1, 2017  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

The hills of Hollywood, Calif., are home to some of the most creative, successful people in the world. One residence is home to one of the most creative and successful shade structures in the world, as well. Jim Miller of J. Miller Canvas Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., adapted his innovative commercial sh…
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Taking a shade and awning business to the next level

June 1, 2017  |  Features

“Last year was our best year, and we’re at another point of growth right now,” says Cheryl Yennaco, owner and general manager of Melrose, Mass.-based Atlantic Awnings. “That growth started when we decided to clean house and rebuild the business. It wasn’t easy but it was worth it, and at t…
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Awnings provide triple coverage for terrace

June 1, 2017  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Canada may be known for its long, dark winters, but its summer sun can be intense. To combat the heat and glare of direct sunlight on a backyard deck, Rolltec Rolling Systems Ltd. of Concord, Ontario, Canada, worked with a client to create a three-piece retractable awning system. “This project req…
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Flame retardant usage increases

June 1, 2017  |  Industry News, News

Worldwide consumption of flame retardants in construction applications is projected to increase 3.2 percent per annum through 2020 to 803,000 metric tons, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland, Ohio-based industry research firm. Between 2010 and 2015, a rebound in the U.S. c…
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Bui joins Serge Ferrari North America

June 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Serge Ferrari North America, Pompano Beach, Fla., welcomes Julie Bui to the sales team as regional sales manager for the South Central United States. She will handle sales and service of Serge Ferrari products in the states of Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Il…
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New sales manager for Rainier Industries

June 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Steve Sadenwasser was recently named sales manager, shade division at Rainier Industries. He will be responsible for expanding the availability of Rainier awning and screen products across the U.S. while continuing to provide support to existing dealers with training, trade show assistance and coach…
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Tempotest releases new screen fabric

June 1, 2017  |  Industry News, News

Tempotest USA has introduced Tempotest StarScreen®, a new screen fabric that provides shade and privacy and absorbs up to 97 percent of the heat caused by solar radiation while allowing for the passage of light. The eleven designer colors are available, and the fabric can be used indoors or outdoor…
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