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WINDOW-PRO Digest for Monday, September 13, 2010.

1. Press Release...WCMA Amends Provisional Standard for Safety of Corded Window Coverings 
2. Regarding the drapery hardware rings inquiry 
3. Re: Large Motorized Roller Shade 
4. RE: Bad PR for Budget Blinds 
5. RE: Large Motorized blackout shades 
6. Bad PR For BB 
7. Franchise bashing 
8. Re: Asian issues 
9. Scottish Festivals 
10. Re: Paying Prestige Bills Due 
11. Money Talks???
12. Vertical valance clips

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Subject: Press Release...WCMA Amends Provisional Standard for Safety of Corded Window Coverings
From: Rory McNeil <rory@tech-styles.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:39:42 -0700
X-Message-Number: 1

Hi Pros,

Here's the Press Release from the WCMA confirming the approval of the new Provisional Standard. I highly recommend that you download the full PDF of the standard from the WCMA's web site here. Perhaps we can begin to have an interesting discussion about the new requirements for roman shades.

The compliance time for manufacturers is 90 days from the date of publication for Roman shades and 6 months to resolve the Roll Up break away.

http://bit.ly/9xL0M9

Best Regards,
Rory McNeil
www.window-pro.org

This standard was approved September 3, 2010 under the procedures for the publication for a Provisional Standard in the ANSI Essential Requirements Annex B.

Some of the information contained in this document has been processed in accordance with ANSI=92s requirements for a Provisional American National Standard. It replaces Provisional Standard WCMA 100.1-2009 which is being withdrawn to coincide with the publication of this revision. The same or similar document will undergo the full standards development process set forth in the WCMA=92s accredited procedures. In accordance with ANSI procedures, this second Provisional ANS shall be withdrawn on or before the two year anniversary date of its approval, or before September 3, 2012.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Bennett
Window Covering Manufacturers Association
Tel: (212) 297-2108

WCMA Amends Provisional Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products

New York, NY (September 15, 2010) -- The Window Covering Manufacturers Association

(WCMA) today announced the publication of ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2010 (PS), the Provisional American National Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products.  This publication is a revision ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2009 (PS).

ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2010 (PS) includes changes to and additions of several definitions presented in Section 3; revised requirements for Roman style shades requirements as described throughout Section 4 and the Appendix C and Appendix D test procedures; an added warning hang tag to be attached to Roll-up style shades (Section 5.2.9.); revised instructions requirements for length adjustable products (Section 5.3); and revised requirements in Section 6 addressing cord shroud devices, tension devices and stock blinds.

The publication of A100.1-2010 (PS) is conducted under the American National Standards Institute=92s (ANSI) provisional standards procedures ensuring the prompt dissemination of safety criteria.  Initiation of a complete revision process as required by ANSI commences in mid-September 2010.

Online purchase of the revised voluntary standard is available through WCMA online purchase via the WCMA Web site.  Order forms to purchase print copies ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2010 (PS) are also posted on the site:
http://bit.ly/9xL0M9

About WCMA:  Originally organized in the 1950s as the Venetian Blind Council, the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) represents the interests of the window covering industry manufacturers, fabricators and assemblers. Industry products include blinds, shades, shutters, curtains, curtain rods, drapes, drapery hardware, and other window treatments. WCMA has three membership categories: Manufacturers, Fabricators and Associates. Membership in the Manufacturers category is limited to companies engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling interior or exterior window covering products. The Fabricator category includes members whose companies are engaged in the business of fabricating or assembly of interior or exterior window coverings. The Associates category includes members whose companies are not eligible for membership in the Manufacturer or Fabricator categories, but are interested in the welfare of the window covering industry. Suppliers of goods and services to manufacturers and fabricators comprise many of the members in the Associates category.

Best Regards,
Rory McNeil
www.window-pro.org

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Subject: Regarding the drapery hardware rings inquiry
From: "Kay Blair" <kay.blair@att.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:46:48 -0400
X-Message-Number: 2

Regarding the drapery hardware rings inquiry --  Orion can provide these rings. We have our own center support bracket where the C rings slide over.
If you are using any other support bracket, we will have to see if that is doable. Yes, it can be done in polished chrome or brushed nickel or pewter finish. For more information and a quote, please contact Edward by email or call Edward at Orion at 877-iron art.  We'll be happy to help!

Kay Blair
kay.blair@att.net

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Subject: Re: Large Motorized Roller Shade
From: "David Lin" <david@windowtex.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:20:11 -0400
X-Message-Number: 3

Re: Large Motorized Roller Shade

Hi Marybeth,

My name is David and I am working with WindowTex Inc. Our company would be a good source for your motorized roller shades business. We are the authorized distributor of Phifer, Mermet and Somfy products in New York metropolitan area. We have been providing our customers lots of motorized shades in Manhattan as well as in tri states.

We have engineered some special rollers to handle big size shades like the size you have now. In addition, we also carry Somfy motors for the best operation and  durability. If you feel we can be any service of you, please feel free to contact me anytime. It would be my pleasure to assist you and I would send you anything you need for your project.

David Lin
Marketing Research Analyst

WindowTex Inc.
7 Roselle Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Tel: (877) 294-3580
Fax: (516) 294-0444
david@windowtex.com

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Subject: RE: Bad PR for Budget Blinds
From: "Vincent Paul Migliore" <vpmigliore@budgetblinds.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:15:20 -0400
X-Message-Number: 4

RE: Bad PR for Budget Blinds

Hi Steve,

So please accept my thanks for perpetuating this exceptional piece done on 
a single Budget Blinds franchisee.   While the rest of us work hard to provide 
the exceptional service, expertise and warranties we are also more generally know for, some do treat customers differently.

Apparently, there are none in your business operation(s) who also don't 
represent the overwhelming majority?   Nothing would please me more than for 
fellow BB's EE's to send to your personal email address the hundreds and even thousands of examples of customer accolades and positive references we receive on a regular basis; would you then select one of those to share with
Window Pro as well?   I think not.

Vincent Paul Migliore

Budget Blinds of Central NH
11 Spruce Street
Bristol, NH 03222
T: 603-744-5405
F: 603-744-5406
www . budgetblinds . com
 
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Subject: RE: Large Motorized blackout shades
From: "Matt Dugger" <mattd@performanceconcepts.me>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:55:00 -0700
X-Message-Number: 5

"I'm looking for a motorized black out roller shade which measures 147 x 200.I need to be able to plug in an outlet.
Any help would be appreciated"

Marybeth,

We would be more than happy to help you with your project.  PC Fabrication provides standard and radio frequency motorization systems as well as supplying integration interface technology for the window covering industry.
Our products include various roll shades; various lift systems for Roman shades and woven woods, as well as motorized drapery tracks.

We are more than capable of covering 147 x 200 with a black out roller shade that utilizes radio frequency and is able to plug into the wall.  Please feel free to contact me for more information and a quote.

Thanks,
 
Matt Dugger
Performance Concepts
PC Fabrication
480.388.3656 o
www.performanceconcepts.me
mattd@performanceconcepts.me

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Subject: Bad PR For BB
From: "Steve Dale" <steve@myblindbiz.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:31:58 -0700
X-Message-Number: 6

Not sure what your talking about. I said it reflects badly on all BB franchisees. It was meant to educate the industry to keep an eye out for each other. If you want me to share with window pro your accolades no problem. Please send them to me. Not sure why anyone in the industry cares about your accolades, but if you feel it is necessary please send them over.
Each time our industry gets a news story on someone getting ripped off or another con man taking advantage of consumers we all suffer. In the last few years it was Michael Margott, and before that it some other guy and before that it was? This form has always posted such info to help other to make decisions in which whom to do business with and whom to stay clear of. If I offended you in anyway please except my apology.

Steve Dale
Blind Brokers 2.0

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Subject: Franchise bashing
From: JoBreeze@aol.com
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:40:38 EDT
X-Message-Number: 7

Fellow Pro's,
I may have missed some of the postings lately regarding a problematic situation with one (former?) Budget Blind franchise.  After nearly 40 years in this industry, I have had the pleasure to work with thousands of independent business owners and thousands of various franchisees and franchisors.  My personal experiences are the basis for my comments and observations.  Quite simply, it's just my opinion, but one based on these 40 years of experience.
 
Most independent operators join a franchise in order to  better serve their customers and improve their sales and profits.  I doubt that many of us can fault anyone else for this.  A franchise can be the key to success for many independent operatprs who need some guidance with business practices, marketing, profit margins and a myriad of other topics.  Some independents prefer to stay that way, because they are so independent they want to do everything their own way.  That's not alwaus bad, however the trial and error method of one retailer doesn't carry much weight.  Facts can be proven or disproven much more quickly qnd scientifically when the number of retailers are following the practice, and are entering data into the data base.  Very quickly, a sharp franchisor can observe and forcast changes in the marketplace that will take most independent operators years to become aware of.  There arre many other advantages to "banding together" under a common  brand.
 
Whether you choose to remain independent or join one of the many successful franchise organizations is your choice.  I would only ask that we not condemn or criticise those who have chosen the "other" path.  There's plenty of room for all of us, and thankfully we live in a country where we still have a choice of how we want to do things!
 
Respectfully,
Jo Ann Brezette
Carmel, IN

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Subject: Re: Asian issues
From: DANNY MOYAL <drprydsnr@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:42:01 -0700
X-Message-Number: 8

You're right about it being reality. The other reality is what made America great is a strong and successful working middle class. That's something else were sending to China and India along with the jobs. In manufacturings headlong rush to maximize profit were eliminating the customers ability to buy the products. Look at our industry. How many people can afford our products. No matter how cheap we sell for there needs to be people to buy.
There are less and less all the time. This is no longer an issue of money talks but survival of a way of life that's better than China or India.

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Subject: Scottish Festivals
From: "HARRY HUTCHERSON" <hleehutch@q.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:55:50 -0600
X-Message-Number: 9

Attn:  Rory, Judith, et al.   Well, I know there are Gatherings of the Clan
in many places across our great country, and that each locale probably 
believes theirs is the biggest and best, etc.   BUT, here in beautiful Estes 
Park ( this very day as I write ) we are celebrating the 34th Annual four- day celebration of the  "Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Festival" which, rightfully, 
ranks among the best anywhere.   Why, we have the US Marine Band, over a
dozen pipe and drum marching bands, more than 250 four-legged canine Representatives of the British Isles, hundreds of entrants in the joust, the tossing of the caber, dancing and jigging and jogging, and even several 
facilities devoted to the distilled essence of various malted libations.   
It is a balmy 74 degrees today at 7,500 feet under bright blue skies . . . 
Oh, and the lads 'n lassies in their kilts and bodices!   All kinds of music and
singers and fiddlers, and even evening "Tattoos" . . . well, come and see us one of these years, and you'll be most impressed, sure as a tartan is 
plaid.

Harry Hutcherson
( Great great grandson of Little Hutch, the Rabbit Warden. )
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Subject: Re: Paying Prestige Bills Due
From: "Ron Peyser Gamache & Lessard" <ron@gamachelessard.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:07:54 -0400
X-Message-Number: 10

Re: Paying Prestige bills due...... I settled with them for 25% off what I owed.

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Subject: Money Talks???
From: "Robert Kincaid" <rkincaid@accuratemillworks.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:59:53 -0400
X-Message-Number: 11

Judy, you repeated this so many times "money talks", truth is money plus value/quality talks.  More and more people are beginning to wake up that cheap is not always the best solution/choice.  I cannot tell you how many conversations I have had with people angry at the crap they purchased from Asia that broke down and does not function.  I am close to the heart of our furniture manufacturing district.  Those 300 plus companies who decided to shut down manufacturing and buy from Asia, are for the most setting up warehouses to fix and repair and then repackage the average to poor quality they are receiving. Many wish they had not reacted and now their grandfathered in EPA permits are gone and the employees are off to another trade or retraining in a two year school program paid for by the working tax paying folks whose jobs were are not effected by the closures and lost jobs.
That's you and me.  Note: Not all furniture imports are inferior, but you would be surprised how much is.  Anyone have an opinion about the imported shutters or cut down blinds?  Our industry has certain components that are very labor intensive and lower cost countries will receive much of the business. I agree about the American Laborer needing to wake up and we as the tax payer also need to take a more active role in controlling the support system for not working.  It is all mixed up.  Is it ok to pollute in China and fowl up the air there?  I lived in Pasadena, Calif. next to Cal Tech and attended a lecture where it was claimed the air quality being polluted in China is now reaching our west coast.  What is happening to the Ozone from our demand of products made in a less stringent environment?
Does it come back to haunt us in the long run?

I own a company, Accurate Millworks, who is a domestic wood shutter and Venetian blind component mill.  Lumber is grown in close proximity to our factory.  We are hanging in there.

Certain customers do want domestic made components.

The trees grow here. WE are shipping our lumber to Asia.  Why?  Why not?  
Our company can sell smaller, more just in time inventory.  We can respond with a quicker turn around resulting in less money tied up in inventory.
This can be a big cost to some businesses. Our prices are comparable to most Asians sources....

One day we will wise up and realize the true cost of buying imports, like the social ones, the environmental ones and the unemployment ones to name a few.  The list of hidden costs is longer and the homeowner cannot calculate a real cost.  They do have a better feel after this recession of the consequences of their purchasing decision.  So go along and buy the cheap and smile, smile, smile.....I say we all start talking more and more about buying American, Made in USA pointing out the sustainability and environmental issues and a "tipping point" might happen that will begin to bring back a loyalty towards our own American production.

Think of it as an investment in our kids future....

Robert Kincaid
Accurate Millworks, Inc
Princeton, West Virginia
Tel 800 425 2810
Cel 304 887 7130
Fax 304 425 2819
www.accuratemillworks.com

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Subject: Vertical valance clips
From: eric wells <blindparts@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:19:44 -0700
X-Message-Number: 12

For blind parts try my website www.blindparts.com www.blindpartsandrepairs.com I have most common valance clips, 10% discount to window pro members and I ship within 48 hours.

I also buy old parts. I just paid an installer over $450 for 2 boxes of misc assorted parts I always buy Del Mar mini blind tilt gears D rod Levolor high profile D rod 2 inch cord tilt gears H D high profile 2 inch wand tilt gears Louver Drape valance clips Discontinued valance clips Discontinued tilt gears

eric wells

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