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Hunter Douglas history
Hunter Douglas company history timeline
In 1946, Sonnenberg created a joint venture with Hunter, which created new equipment and technology for the continuous fabrication and casting of aluminum.
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In 1956, policy disagreements resulted in the US operations being sold.
1962 - Hunter Douglas launches its first bespoke Architectural Product, the 84R Ceiling.
1966 - Our unique Linear Aluminum Ceiling system is launched.
In 1969, the Hunter Douglas group was listed on the stock exchanges in Montreal and Amsterdam.
In 1971, the Hunter Douglas group head office moved to Rotterdam, Holland, and Hunter Douglas N.V became the global Group Holding Company.
1975 - Our new high performance External Sun Louver system launches.
In 1976 Hunter Douglas reacquired its previous US operations.
In 1978, Hunter Douglas acquired the Swedish blind company Turnils, which was based in Alingsås, shortly before founding Hunter Douglas Scandinavia in Sweden.
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1985 - Duette® Honeycomb Shades are launched – the only blinds to feature our unique honeycomb construction which keeps the heat out in summer and keeps homes warmer in winter.
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1989 - The launch of our Wide Panel Ceiling System allows architects to design closed ceilings with a smooth monolithic appearance.
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1991 - Award-winning Silhouette®Shades are introduced.
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1992 - Launch of versatile Open Cell Ceilings – using up to 90% recycled aluminium.
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1996 - Luminette® Privacy Sheers and PoweRise® battery-powered remote control system launched.
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1999 - UltraGlide® retractable cord system launches.
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2000 - Hunter Douglas expanded further by developing multi-channel distribution capabilities around the world, while continuing to bring breakthrough products to market.
2001 - Hunter Douglas launches the LiteRise® cordless system and EOS® hardware system.
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2006 - Hello to Duette® Architella Honeycomb Shades, Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels, MagnaView™ blinds in the USA and MegaView™ blinds in Europe.
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2007 - Two new companies join the Hunter Douglas Group – 3Form and NBK Architectural Terracotta.
2008 - Our unique Nano Roller Blinds debut.
2009 - Continued expansion in China sees new manufacturing facilities for window coverings and architectural products open in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
2010 - 3form launch Ditto and Koda XT, and exterior translucent panels with 100 times the impact strength of glass and 60 times stronger than acrylic.
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2011 - Innovations launched this year include: Luxaflex® Panel Blinds for ceiling-to-floor windows.
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2012 - Duette® Architella® Trielle™ Honeycomb Shades, Solera™ Soft Shades, Platinum™ App that controls selected Hunter Douglas motorised window treatments.
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2013 - Launched the only glass fibre fabric available on the green market, Screen Nature 3% is 100% PVC, polyester and halogen-free and filters light rays by up to 96%.
Blinds baron Ralph Sonnenberg is executive chairman of Netherlands-based Hunter Douglas Group.His sons, Marko and David, were appointed as co-presidents and CEOs in 2015.
Silhouette® Duolite ™ Shadings - winner of the 2015 Window Covering Manufacturers Association "Product of the year" award.
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2016 - Launch the re designed Duette® Shades system.
2016 - Levolor and Kirsch brands join the Hunter Douglas Group.
Winner of the prestigious RedDot Award 2017 -Best of the Best.
2017 - Launched HeartFelt® - modular felt ceiling system with outstanding acoustics and a unique appearance with sustainability at its core.
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