• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Market
  • Market Overview
  • Figure 1-1 U.S. Supply of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Analysis by Category
  • Other Blinds and Shades, including Curtain and Drapery Fixtures
  • Venetian Blinds, Including Components and Parts
  • Window Shade and Window Shade Accessories and Rollers
  • Blind and Shade Manufacturing, nsk, Total
  • Trade Statistics
  • Imports
  • Figure 1-2 Market Share of Top Exporters to the U.S., 2005 (%)
  • Exports
  • Figure 1-3 Market Share of Top Importers from the U.S., 2005 (%)
  • Factors Affecting the Market
  • Growth in the Construction Market
  • Rise in Home Furnishing Spends
  • Energy Efficiency Drives the Market
  • Natural Blinds and Shades Become More Popular
  • Market Projections
  • Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware Market Set to Grow
  • Figure 1-4 U.S. Projections for Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2006-2010 (in billion $)
  
  
• Product Trends
  • Natural Blinds and Shades
  • Decorative Hardware Trends
  • Consumers Prefer Earthy Color Combinations
  • Softer Fabrics for Shades
  • Panel Track Shades Popular
  • Hi-Tech Blinds and Shades
  • Energy-Efficient Window Coverings
  • Enhanced Child Safety Features
  • Industry Trends
  • Home Furnishing Expenditures Spur Growth
  • Consumers Move to Bigger Houses
  • Quota Restrictions on Chinese Imports
  • Raw Material Prices Rise
  • Hurricanes Lead To Increased Vinyl Prices
  • Aluminum Prices on the Ascent
  • New Product Introductions
  • ITA Creates Natural Shades
  • New Styles Added to Meritec Interior Design Series Fabrics
  • New Launches from Comfortex
  • Eco-friendly Shades From Hartmann & Forbes
  • Marketing Dynamics
  • Comfortex Campaign Promotes Energy Saving
  • Easy Finance with BlindCrafter Credit Cards
  • Hunter Douglas Unveils Ad Campaign
  • Mammoth Advertising Spends
  • Levolor Launches Consumer Interactive Website
  • Trade Shows and Exhibitions
  • International Window Coverings EXPO
  • Surfaces 2006
  
  
• End Uses of Various Types of Blinds and Shades
  • The Construction Market
  • The Consumer Expenditure Survey
  • Table 1-1 Average Annual Expenditures, 2000-2004 (in $)
  • Baby Boomers Own Multiple Homes
  • Expenditures Based on Size of Households
  • Expenditures Based on Number of Earners
  • Affluent Consumers in the West Spend More
  • Expenditures Based on Occupation
  • 12% of Households Annually Buy Window Shades/Blinds

Chapter 2 Market

• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Product Definitions
  • Window Blinds
  • Venetian Blinds
  • Mini Blinds
  • Window Shades
  • Roller Shades
  • Roman Shades
  • Cellular Shades
  • Pleated Shades
  • Blind and Drapery Hardware
  • Head Rail
  • Bottom Rail
  • Valance
  • Cornice
  • Cord Lock
  • End Cap
  • Sconce
  • Bracket
  • Tassels
  
  
• The Market
  • Market Overview
  • Figure 2-1 U.S. Supply of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 2-1 U.S. Market for Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Market Composition
  • Table 2-2 U.S. Shipments of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware by Category, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-2 Share of the U.S. Shipments of Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware by Category, 2005(%)
  • Analysis by Category
  • Other Blinds and Shades, including Curtain and Drapery Fixtures
  • Figure 2-3 U.S. Shipments of Other Blinds and Shades, Including Curtain and Drapery Fixtures, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Venetian Blinds, Including Components and Parts
  • Figure 2-4 U.S. Shipments of Venetian Blinds, Including Components and Parts, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Window Shade and Window Shade Accessories and Rollers
  • Figure 2-5 U.S. Shipments of Window Shade and Window Shade Accessories and Rollers, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Blind and Shade Manufacturing, nsk, Total
  • Figure 2-6 U.S. Shipments of Blind and Shade Manufacturing, nsk, Total, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  
  
• Imports
  • Table 2-3 U.S. Imports of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-3 [cont.] U.S. Imports of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Figure 2-7 Market Share of Top Exporters to the U.S., 2005 (%)
  • Blinds (Including Venetian Blinds) of Plastic
  • Table 2-4 U.S. Imports of Blinds (Including Venetian Blinds) Of Plastic by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Mountings/Fittings for Curtains, Draperies & Shades
  • Table 2-5 U.S. Imports of Mountings/Fittings for Curtains, Draperies & Shades; Iron / Steel, Aluminum, Zinc by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Wood Blinds, Shutters, Screens, and Shades, with or without their Hardware
  • Table 2-6 U.S. Imports of Wood Blinds, Shutters, Screens and Shades, with or without their Hardware, nesoi, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Aluminum Venetian Blinds and Parts Thereof
  • Table 2-7 U.S. Imports of Aluminum Venetian Blinds and Parts Thereof by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Other Mountings /Fittings for Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades, Other Base Metal
  • Table 2-8 U.S. Imports of Other Mountings /Fittings for Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades, Other Base Metal, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  
  
• Exports
  • Table 2-9
  • U.S. Exports of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Figure 2-8 Market Share of Top Importers from the U.S., 2005 (%)
  • Aluminum Venetian Blinds and Parts Thereof
  • Table 2-10 U.S. Exports of Aluminum Venetian Blinds and Parts Thereof, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Blinds (Including Venetian Blinds) of Plastic
  • Table 2-11 U.S. Exports of Blinds (Including Venetian Blinds) of Plastic, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Other Base Metal Mountings, Fittings, and Similar Articles for Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades
  • Table 2-12 U.S. Exports Of Other Base Metal Mountings, Fittings and Similar Articles for Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades, by Top 15 Countries, 2001-2005 (in thousand $)
  
  
• Factors Affecting the Market
  • Growth in the Construction Market
  • Figure 2-9 U.S. Monthly Total Value of Construction, 2006 (in billion $)
  • Rise in Home Furnishing Spends
  • Figure 2-10 U.S. Population’s Personal Income and Its Disposition, January-August 2006
  • Energy Efficiency Drives the Market
  • Natural Blinds and Shades Become More Popular
  
  
• Market Projections
  • Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware Market Set to Grow
  • Figure 2-11 U.S. Projections for Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2006-2010 (in billion $)

Chapter 3 Competitive Profiles

• Hunter Douglas, Inc.
  • Overview
  • Brand and Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-1 Product / Brand Portfolio of Hunter Douglas, Inc. for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Performance
  • Figure 3-1 Annual Worldwide Revenues of Hunter Douglas N.V., 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 3-2 Annual Window Covering Sales of Hunter Douglas, Inc., 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Company Snapshot
  • New Product Introductions
  • Acquisitions--A Route to Growth
  • Launch of a New Ad Campaign
  • Hunter Douglas Launches Showcase
  • Awards and Recognitions
  • Hunter Douglas Subsidiaries of Note
  • Comfortex Window Fashions
  • Overview
  • Table 3-2 Product / Brand Portfolio of Comfortex Window Fashions for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Company Snapshot
  • $10 Saving Coupons for Kid Friendly Window Coverings
  • Elmar Window Fashions
  • Overview
  • Aveno Window Fashions, Inc.
  • Overview
  
  
• Springs Window Fashions
  • Overview
  • Brand and Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-3 Product / Brand Portfolio of Springs Window Fashions for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Company Snapshot
  • Springs Window Fashions Focuses on Specialty Businesses
  • Springs Plant Recommended for Top Safety Recertification
  
  
• Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
  • Overview
  • Table 3-4 Product / Brand Portfolio of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Performance
  • Figure 3-3 Revenue Share of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., by Segment, 2005 (%)
  • Figure 3-4 Annual Revenue of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 2002-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 3-5 Annual Sales of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.’s Home Fashions Segment, 2002-2005 (in million $)
  • Company Snapshot
  • Kirsch Introduces Sweepstakes Offer
  
  
• Royal Window Coverings
  • Overview
  • Brand and Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-5 Product / Brand Portfolio of Royal Window Coverings for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Performance
  • Figure 3-6 Annual Revenue of Royal Group Technologies Limited, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 3-7 Annual Sales of Window Covering Products of Royal Group Technologies Limited, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Company Snapshot
  • Bellagio CellWood Wins the Product Innovation Award
  
  
• Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc.
  • Overview
  • Brand and Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-6 Product / Brand Portfolio of Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc. for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  
  
• 3 Day Blinds, Inc.
  • Overview
  • Table 3-7 Product / Brand Portfolio of 3 Day Blinds, Inc. for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  
  
• Vertilux Limited
  • Overview
  • Table 3-8 Product / Brand Portfolio of Vertilux Limited for Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
  • Mariak Industries, Inc.
    • Overview
    • Table 3-9 Product / Brand Portfolio of Mariak Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware
    
    
  • Tentina Window Fashions
    • Overview
    • Brand and Product Portfolio
    
    
  • MechoShade Systems, Inc.
    • Overview
    • Table 3-10 Product / Brand Portfolio of MechoShade Window Shades, Blinds, and Drapery Hardware

Chapter 4 Trends

• Product Trends
  • Natural Blinds and Shades
  • ‘Green Buildings’ Set to Flourish
  • Decorative Hardware Trends
  • Design Trends
  • Consumers Prefer Earthy Color Combinations
  • Softer Fabrics for Shades
  • Panel Track Shades Popular
  • Hi-Tech Blinds and Shades
  • Energy-Efficient Window Coverings
  • Figure 4-1 U.S. Electricity Prices, 2004-2006 (cents/KWh)
  • Cellular Shades Save Energy
  • Enhanced Child Safety Features
  • Cordless Systems
  
  
• Industry Trends
  • Home Furnishing Expenditures Spur Growth
  • Table 4-1 U.S. Personal Income and Its Disposition, 2004-2006
  • The “Nesting” Trend Continues
  • The Construction Market
  • Table 4-2 Annual Value of Constructions in the U.S., 2004-2005 (in billion $)
  • Residential Market Slows in 2006
  • Figure 4-2 U.S. New Houses Sold, and For Sale, 2006 (in Thousands)
  • Table 4-3 Annual Value of Construction in the U.S., January 2006 to August 2006 (in billion $)
  • Consumers Move to Bigger Houses
  • Quota Restrictions on Chinese Imports
  • Table 4-4 U.S. Imports of Window Shades and Blinds, and Drapery Hardware, 2001-2006 (in thousand $)
  • Raw Material Prices Rise
  • Figure 4-3 Producer Price Index for Venetian Blinds, March 2005 - September 2006
  • Hurricanes Lead To Increased Vinyl Prices
  • Figure 4-4 Producer Price Index for Thermoplastic Resins and Plastic Materials, March 2005 - September 2006 (Quarterly)
  • Aluminum Prices on the Ascent
  • Figure 4-5 Producer Price Index for Extruded Aluminum Rod, Bar, and Other Shapes, March 2005- September 2006 (Quarterly)
  • Hardwood Prices Fall
  • Figure 4-6 Producer Price Index for Hardwood Lumber, March 2005 - September 2006 (Quarterly)
  • Figure 4-7 Producer Price Index for Window Shades Made from Textile Fabric and Accessories, March 2005 - September 2006 (Quarterly)
  
  
• New Product Introductions
  • ITA Creates Natural Shades
  • Real Wood Head Rail System
  • New Styles Added to Meritec Interior Design Series Fabrics
  • New Launches from Comfortex
  • Wood Alloy Blinds
  • Fabric Shades
  • DSC Window Fashions’ Variett Roman Shades
  • Eco-friendly Shades From Hartmann & Forbes
  • PapyrusWeaves Collection
  • Superior Roman Shades Launches Natural Woven Shades
  
  
• Marketing Dynamics
  • Comfortex Campaign Promotes Energy Saving
  • Easy Finance with BlindCrafter Credit Cards
  • $10 Savings on Purchase of Child Safe Shades
  • Hunter Douglas High on Promotion
  • Hunter Douglas Unveils New Ad Campaign
  • Hunter Douglas Launches Sweepstakes Contest
  • Hunter Douglas Dealers Hunt on the Web
  • Mammoth Advertising Spends
  • Table 4-5 Total Ad Spends by Hunter Douglas N.V. on Blinds, Shades, and Drapery Hardware, 2005 (in thousand $)
  • Levolor Launches Consumer Interactive Website
  • Kirsch Introduces Sweepstakes Offer
  • Kirsch Ad Spends
  • Table 4-6 Total Ad Spends by Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. on Blinds, Shades, and Drapery Hardware, 2005 (in thousand $)
  • Hartmann & Forbes Initiates ‘Project-Green’
  • Trade Shows and Exhibitions
  • International Window Coverings EXPO
  • Surfaces 2006

Chapter 5 End User

• End Uses of Various Types of Blinds and Shades
• Table 5-1 End Uses and Characteristics of Various Types of
• Blinds and Shades
• The Construction Market
• The Residential Sector
• The Non-Residential Sector
• Educational Sector
• Office Sector
• Healthcare Sector
• Hospitality Sector
• Table 5-2 Annual Value of Constructions in U.S., 2002-2005 (in million $)
• Table 5-3 Annual Value of Constructions in U.S., January 2006- August 2006 (in billion $)
• Consumers Move to Bigger Houses
• Table 5-4 Number of Rooms in Housing Units in the U.S., 1999-2005 (in thousand)
• Table 5-5 Number of Bedrooms in Housing Units in the U.S., 1999-2005 (in thousand)
• The Consumer Expenditure Survey
• Consumer Expenditures
• Table 5-6 Average Annual Expenditures, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Baby Boomers Own Multiple Homes
• Table 5-7 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Age Groups, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Size of Households
• Table 5-8 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Size of Households, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Composition of Consumer Unit
• Table 5-9 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Composition of Consumer Unit, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Number of Earners
• Table 5-10 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Number of Earners in Consumer Unit, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Affluent Consumers in the West Spend More
• Table 5-11 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Region, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Housing Tenure
• Table 5-12 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Housing Tenure, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Occupation
• Table 5-13 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Occupation of Reference Person, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on the Type of Area
• Table 5-14 Average Annual U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Type of Area, 2000-2004 (in $)
• Expenditures Based on Educational Qualification
• Table 5-15 U.S. Household Furnishings and Equipment Expenditures based on Education of Reference Person, 2000-2004 (in $)
• 12% of Households Annually Buy Window Shades/Blinds
• Table 5-16 Household Purchasing of Window Shades/Blinds in Last 12 Months, 2006 (U.S. households)
• Table 5-17 Purchasing of Window Shades/Blinds in Last 12 Months: By Selected Psychographics and Life Experiences, 2006 (U.S. adults)

Annexure:Addresses of Select Marketers