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Our History
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2000s
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In 2002, Elmar Window Fashions opens the Charlotte, North Carolina Sales & Service Center. 2005, sees the opening of a dedicated 25,000 square foot shutters facility in North Wales, PA. In 2006, Elmar celebrated 60 years of business, and effective January 25th, became a part of the Hunter Douglas group of companies. |
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1990s
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In 1990, Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shadings are introduced and Elmar begins to convert most of its brands over to Hunter Douglas. In 1996, Elmar purchases a 100,000 square foot building in Willow Grove, PA. In 1999, Elmar Window Fashions purchases Classico Window Fashions in Fairfield, NJ. |
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1980s
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In 1980, Craig C. Garretson purchases the company from James and Beatrice Watt and soon the business moves to a 15,000 square foot facility in Warminster, PA. Duette cellular shades and horizontal shades are added to fabrication. |
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1970s
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In 1973, James K. Watt becomes seriously ill. In his absence, Shirley G. McKay and Craig C. Garretson manage the company. In 1977, the company begins a gradual change from distributing to fabrication and becomes a licensed fabricator of Louver Drape vertical blinds. |
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1960s
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In 1962 the company moves to South and Paxson Avenues in Wyncote, PA and this is home for 19 years. |
1950s
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In 1954 James K. Watt purchases the company from William Agee (first owner) and expands the product offering to include drapery hardware. |
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1940s
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In 1946, Elmar Supply Company of Glenside, PA, begins as a wholesaler of 2" metal components and finished blinds. |
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