About Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas products are found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. We manufacture and market our two principal products lines - window coverings and architectural products - in five geographic markets: Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Hunter Douglas has a tradition of bringing breakthrough products to market for over 80 years. Since developing the first lightweight aluminum blind in 1946, Hunter Douglas has led the industry in creating the highest quality, innovative, custom made window coverings for residential homeowners. Our products provide solutions for everyday, practical needs-from privacy to light control and design.

Hunter Douglas is also the company of choice for an array of architectural solutions, including innovative systems for interior and exterior window coverings, acoustical and metal ceilings, solar control solutions, façades and translucent panels. From specification to installation, we work with architects, designers and builders to manage light, heat, acoustics and aesthetics. Our expertise in customization, fabrication, installation and technical support delivers outstanding products with our design hallmark, outstanding performance, and exceptional durability. We are continually seeking, testing and developing new concepts and products that will enable us to meet ever-more-demanding standards of performance. Our commitment to sustainability and responsible development is evidenced by our continuous efforts to address environmental concerns, improve production processes, eliminate waste and reduce maintenance.

The Hunter Douglas portfolio includes thousands of high-profile projects around the world, from residential, retail, corporate and commercial facilities; to major transit centers and public spaces; to hospitality, health care and educational/governmental buildings. Major operational centers in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America give Hunter Douglas an unmatched worldwide presence. Subsidiaries in nearly 90 countries around the world let us remain flexible in adapting products to meet local requirements.

We operate as a highly decentralized, global federation of small- and medium-sized companies that manufacture and market similar products that are suitably adapted to local markets. We foster an entrepreneurial management style that is dynamic and performance-oriented. Our guiding principle is one of giving local managers maximum accountability with minimum interference. The result is quick, direct action within local markets worldwide, enabling Hunter Douglas to stay in the forefront of industry trends. We also believe in fostering a work environment, which is safe, pleasant and stimulating for all employees, thereby encouraging their creativity.

Our leadership position flows directly from continuous innovation within our business - in our product lines, manufacturing processes, distribution network and marketing programs. These innovations come from about 15,000 people of Hunter Douglas worldwide. We consider their talents and skills to be the true strength of our organization.

The Hunter Douglas Group has its Head Office in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and a Management Office in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Group is comprised of 168 companies with 66 manufacturing and 102 assembly plants and marketing organizations in more than 100 countries.