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WINDOW TREATMENTS AND WALLCOVERINGS CR028:
Released January 2004

Catalina Research announces the release of our 204-page Catalina Report on Window Treatments and Wallcoverings. This fact-filled report provides the a ction-oriented executive with up-to-date information on window shades and blinds, curtains and draperies, drapery hardware, and wallcoverings. Each page will assist the window treatment and wallcovering executive exploit growing product lines, improve plant efficiency, strengthen distribution, penetrate end-use markets, and plan for 2004 and beyond.

Catalina Reports contain the timely data that allows users to evaluate market size, growth potential, end-use markets, profitability, market share, and the competitive environment. So turn to a Catalina Report when developing strategies to take advantage of the growth in cloth and plastic shades, wood blinds, curtains and draperies, changing retail distribution channels, and low cost sources of supply.

The table of contents shows the significant data and information included in this report. Each section is summarized to clearly point to the pertinent industry trends. Look it over, fill out the order form, and receive your Catalina Report promptly. You will find it a valuable planning tool.

SECTIONS AND SUBJECT MATTER
1. U.S. WINDOW TREATMENT AND WALLCOVERING MARKET TRENDS (1982-2008)
Current and real dollar market sales for:
Window shades and blinds Stock knit curtains and draperies Stock woven curtains and draperies	Custom curtains and draperies Drapery hardware Wallcoverings

2. WINDOW SHADE/BLIND/DRAPERY HARDWARE SUPPLY AND PRICES (1982-2008)

Plastic window shades Cloth and other nonplastic window shades Aluminum Venetian blinds Other Venetian blinds Wood and other blinds	Window shade accessories/rollers Venetian blind parts/components Curtain and drapery rods/poles Imports by country of origin

3. CURTAIN AND DRAPERY SUPPLY AND PRICES (1982-2008)

Knit curtains and draperies Woven curtains Woven draperies Custom drapes and curtains Imports by major country of origin	Cotton Rayon and/or acetate Other manmade fibers Other materials

4. WALLCOVERINGS SUPPLY AND PRICES (1982-2008)

Paper and paper coated Woven and nonwoven coated fabrics	Other wallcoverings Imports by major country of origin

5. END-USE MARKETS AND CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS (1982-2003)

Consumer Commercial Government Recreation vehicles Exports by product by material by major country of destination	Household spending by income, age, size of family, and region Wallcovering contractors Consumer price trends

6. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS (1982-2008)

Mass merchandisers Window treatment stores Other home furnishings stores Department stores Warehouse clubs	Direct marketers Other retail channels Window treatment store sales by region and state Lowe's sales of wall/window fashions

7. FACTORS AFFECTING DEMAND (1977-2003)

Building construction spending Spending by building type Housing completions and resales Housing starts/permits/factory-built housing Characteristics of new housing New homes sold by sales price	Homeowner remodeling spending Prime window shipments by market Mortgage rates and personal income Household demographics Existing hotel rooms/new construction Recreation vehicle shipments

8. PLANT PROFITABILITY AND THE COMPETITVE ENVIRONMENT (1982-2003)

Number of plants and revenues Payroll and material costs Plant profit margins Plant labor situation Material input price trends Capital expenditures	Number of manufacturers by line Number of plants by state Ratios by plant employee-size Market shares by product category Leading company sales and profits

9. CANADIAN WINDOW TREATMENT AND WALLCOVERING MARKET (1992-2002)

Canadian market sales for plastic shades and blinds, curtains/draperies, and wallcoverings Window treatment plant shipments and operating ratios	Imports by product by country of origin Exports by product by country of destination Canadian housing permits/starts

10. COMPANY PROFILES

Catalina Research has profiled 26 leading North American window treatment manufacturers and marketers. Some of the top companies include
CHF Industries Crosill Hunter Douglas Imperial Home Décor Group Levelor/Kirsch	S. Lichenberg Miller Curtain Royal Window Coverings F. Schumacher Spring Industries

A complete table of contents is available at www.catalinareports.com or contact our sales department at (212) 685-7876. About Catalina Research:
Catalina Research offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in assisting action oriented executives in uncovering industry intelligence. Our research director, Stuart Hirschhorn, researched construction material, building equipment, and related industries for over three decades. Stuart was also the founder and president of Specialists in Business Information (SBI) from 1977 until 2001. SBI is now part of MarketResearch.com, a leading business information publisher and distributor. Catalina Research provides the most in-depth, up-to-date, and insightful data on construction materials and building equipment markets. Catalina Reports include pertinent information from government agencies, proprietary research sources, and competitor intelligence. Catalina has relationships with leading business associations and trade publications to deliver the most insightful industry intelligence.

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