Springs Window Fashions

Springs Window Fashions supplies retailers, designers and distributors with a line of horizontal and vertical blinds, shades, specialty treatments and drapery hardware. Springs Window Fashions is based in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Bali and Graber and Nanik are trademarks of Springs Window Fashions.[1]

History

Founded by John Graber in 1939 as The Graber Co., Springs Window Fashions has become a leader in window coverings and drapery hardware.[2] The Graber Co. began with John Graber's invention of the drapery crane marketed as the Badger Crane, which was manufactured in Middleton, WI.[3]

After World War II, the Graber Co. introduced traverse rods and became the first company to use nylon slides in their window treatments.[4] The innovations continued and by the late 1960s, roller shades and vertical blinds were added to the company’s product lines.[5] In 1979, Springs Industries acquired the Graber Co. Pleated shades were introduced in 1983 and in 1989, Springs acquired Bali, a market leader in horizontal blinds. Nanik, the premier manufacturer of "Fine Furniture for Windows" joined Springs Industries in 1995.[6] .

With its flagship brands, Springs Window Fashions goes to market across five channels: Mass Retail, Designer (specialty retail store fronts and independent designers and decorators), Commercial, Internet and International.[7]

Locations

Springs Window Fashions employs over 5,000 people and has customer service, sales, marketing and manufacturing at facilities located throughout North America.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Pettersen, Katy (7 February 2011). "Springs Window Fashions Nominated for 2010 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award s". Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  2. ↑ Rivedal, Karen (11 September 2010). "Sunny outlook for Middleton shade maker Springs Window Fashions". Wisconsin State Journal.
  3. ↑ "Industry Profile: Embracing Innovation". Draperi es & Window Coverings: The Magazine for Interior Fashion Professionals. September 1997. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  4. ↑ Blindsexpress. "blindsexpress.com". Graber Blinds. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  5. ↑ "Industry Profile: Embracing Innovation". Draperies & Window Coverings: The Magazine for Interior Fashion Professionals. September 1997. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  6. ↑ Rivedal, Karen (11 September 2010). "Sunny outlook for Middleton shade maker Springs Window Fashions". Wisconsin State Journal.
  7. ↑ Rivedal, Karen (11 September 2010). "Sunny outlook for Middleton shade maker Springs Window Fashions". Wisconsin State Journal.
  8. ↑ WMC Foundation Best Practices (12 May 2010). "Innovative Advances in Sustainability: Springs Window Fashions". Wisconsin Business Best Practices Sustainability. Retrieved 5 May 2011.

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