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Hunter Douglas HISTORY

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  • Henry Sonnenberg founded a machine tool distribution and after that a company manufacturing in Germany.

    Henry Sonnenberg founded a machine tool distribution and after that a company manufacturing in Germany.
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    Hunter Douglas HISTORY

    Hunter douglas

  • Henry move to Rotterdam

    Henry move to Rotterdam

  • Henry moved to USA and founded Hunter and Douglas

    Henry moved to USA and founded Hunter and Douglas

  • Henry established a joint venture with Joe Hunter which developed new technology and equipment for continuous casting of lightweight aluminium.

    Henry established a joint venture with Joe Hunter which developed new technology and equipment for continuous casting of lightweight aluminium.

  • They gained leadership in the American market, building a large distribution network of more than 1000 independent fabricators in the US and Canada.

    They gained leadership in the American market, building a large distribution network of more than 1000 independent fabricators in the US and Canada.

  • They moved to Montreal and using the Europeanmachinary bussiness as a base, concentrated on building the window covering business outside the USA.

    They moved to Montreal and using the Europeanmachinary bussiness as a base, concentrated on building the window covering business outside the USA.

  • Operation were expanded in Europe, Australia ans Latin America.

    Operation were expanded in Europe, Australia ans Latin America.

  • H&D launches it first Architectural product.

    H&D launches it first Architectural product.

  • H&D diversified by developing a unique linear aluminium ceiling system which was foundation for the development of the architecturl products business.

    H&D diversified by developing a unique linear aluminium ceiling system which was foundation for the development of the architecturl products business.

  • H&D went public in Stock Exchange.

    H&D went public in Stock Exchange.

  • H&D moved to Rotterdam and they became the worlwide Group Holding Company.

    H&D moved to Rotterdam and they became the worlwide Group Holding Company.

  • H&D launches its new high performance external louver system. This innovation system provides outstanding sun protection with horizontal angled and vertical louver.

    H&D launches its new high performance external louver system. This innovation system provides outstanding sun protection with horizontal angled and vertical louver.

  • H&D reacquired its former US business.

    H&D reacquired its former US business.

  • H&D expanded into Asia.

    H&D expanded into Asia.

  • H&D launched Duette Honeycomb Shades, featuring a unique honeycomb construction that makes these shades soft, durable, an highly energy efficient. Help keeo the heat out in summer and the warmth in during winter.

    H&D launched Duette Honeycomb Shades, featuring a unique honeycomb construction that makes these shades soft, durable, an highly energy efficient. Help keeo the heat out in summer and the warmth in during winter.

  • H&D gives architects another good reason to look up with the release of our Wide Panel Ceiling system that enables architect to design a closed ceiling.

    H&D gives architects another good reason to look up with the release of our Wide Panel Ceiling system that enables architect to design a closed ceiling.

  • Silhouette window shading introduced transforming sunlight into remarkable beauty.

    Silhouette window shading introduced transforming sunlight into remarkable beauty.

  • H&D launched the open cell ceiling architects and designers enjoy another beautiful option for their projects.

    H&D launched the open cell ceiling architects and designers enjoy another beautiful option for their projects.

  • Vignette Modern Roman Shades launched.

    Vignette Modern Roman Shades launched.

  • Luminette Privacy Sheers and PowerRise battery-powered remote control sistem launched.

    Luminette Privacy Sheers and PowerRise battery-powered remote control sistem launched.

  • H&D revolutionary ventilated facade system, QuadroClad.

    H&D revolutionary ventilated facade system, QuadroClad.

  • UltraGlide retractable cord system launched.

    UltraGlide retractable cord system launched.

  • LiteRise cordless system launched in the US and EOS hsrdware operating system for blinds and shades introduced in Europe.

    LiteRise cordless system launched in the US and EOS hsrdware operating system for blinds and shades introduced in Europe.

  • H&D continues to innovate and expand architectural products: Techstyle acoustical ceiling, screen shutters, wood ceiling and glass facade.

    H&D continues to innovate and expand architectural products: Techstyle acoustical ceiling, screen shutters, wood ceiling and glass facade.

  • Techstyle accoustical ceiling panels are launched reinventing the traditional tile ceiling.

    Techstyle accoustical ceiling panels are launched reinventing the traditional tile ceiling.

  • Facette shades and Alustra Collection Introduced.

    Facette shades and Alustra Collection Introduced.

  • Introduction os Skyline Gliding Window Panels.

    Introduction os Skyline Gliding Window Panels.

  • Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades have a state of the art patented.

    Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades have a state of the art patented.

  • H&D MagnaView blinds launched in USA and Mega View in Europe.

    H&D MagnaView blinds launched in USA and Mega View in Europe.

  • Pirouette window shadings allow you pull the operating cord to expand the soft fabric vanes, beautifully filtering the natural light.

    Pirouette window shadings allow you pull the operating cord to expand the soft fabric vanes, beautifully filtering the natural light.

  • Platinium Technology Motorization allows to control your windows covering from anywhere in the room.

    Platinium Technology Motorization allows to control your windows covering from anywhere in the room.

  • Two new companies join the H&D group.

    Two new companies join the H&D group.

  • The other company, NBK is a pioneer in manufacturer terracotta for ventiled rain screen faade and cladding.

    The other company, NBK is a pioneer in manufacturer terracotta for ventiled rain screen faade and cladding.

  • One of the new companies, 3form design Varia Ecoresin system. 3form is the leading manufacturer of winning, eco-friendly materials.

    One of the new companies, 3form design Varia Ecoresin system. 3form is the leading manufacturer of winning, eco-friendly materials.

  • Nano Roller Blinds.

    Nano Roller Blinds.

  • Introduced the XL roller blind system covers over sized windows.

    Introduced the XL roller blind system covers over sized windows.

  • Expansion in China building.

    Expansion in China building.

  • Launche the new Luxaflex in Europa store shop.

    Launche the new Luxaflex in Europa store shop.

  • Mew: 3form Ditto, a revolutionary new modular product, Ditto uses cross-shaped pieces designed to work together to create customizable partitions, wall features and art pieces.

    Mew: 3form Ditto, a revolutionary new modular product, Ditto uses cross-shaped pieces designed to work together to create customizable partitions, wall features and art pieces.

  • A visionary exterior translucent panel material, 3form Koda XT. High performance polymer with over 100 times the impact strength of glass.

    A visionary exterior translucent panel material, 3form Koda XT. High performance polymer with over 100 times the impact strength of glass.

  • GreenScreen is the only line of PVC-free solar shading fabrics.

    GreenScreen is the only line of PVC-free solar shading fabrics.

  • Introducing RB 500-Featuring.

    Introducing RB 500-Featuring.

  • New Vignette Tiered Architella Shades.

    New Vignette Tiered Architella Shades.

  • The platinum Solar Energy Sensor.

    The platinum Solar Energy Sensor.

  • New Luxaflex Panel Blinds Designed.

    New Luxaflex Panel Blinds Designed.

  • Solera Soft Shades.

    Solera Soft Shades.

  • Introduce Duette Architella Trielle Honeycomb Shdaes. The most energy efficient window covering to date.

    Introduce Duette Architella Trielle Honeycomb Shdaes. The most energy efficient window covering to date.

  • Patinum App-Create.

    Patinum App-Create.

  • Further enhancing the variable light control benefit of Silhouette shadings.

    Further enhancing the variable light control benefit of Silhouette shadings.

  • The only green fiber fabric on the green market.

    The only green fiber fabric on the green market.