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A new strategy expanded clientele of American Awning & Blind

September 1st, 2025

Ethan Halpern of American Awning & Blind Co. Image: © 2024 Mark Skalny Photography In 2014, Ethan Halpern moved from the music classroom as a teacher to the shop floor as president and owner of American Awning & Blind Co. in North Hollywood, Calif. A family friend owned the business and offered Halpern the opportunity […]

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Economic growth projected for shade markets

April 1st, 2018

Editor's note: A brief summary of IFAI's State of the Industry report appeared in the March 2018 issue of Specialty Fabrics Review. The summaries for the awnings/canopies and fabric structures appear here. For the summary of all 11 market areas covered by IFAI, visit www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com. To purchase the entire report, visit www.ifai.com/marketresearch. Economic growth in […]

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