Kirsch

I didn't think I would post information about a company but this just seems to work for me for some reason! Following is information about the Kirsch company and the last 100 years. Enjoy!

KIRSCH WINDOW FASHIONS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AS HOME DECOR TRENDSETTER AND INNOVATOR

1907 Charles W. Kirsch invents the first flat curtain rod and founds the Kirsch Company

High Point, NC (February 12, 2007) – Kirsch Window Fashions, the premier manufacturer of custom blinds, shades and drapery hardware, joins an elite group of companies this year who can celebrate 100 years of business success and industry leadership. For the past 100 years, Kirsch has set the standard for elegant designs and innovative window solutions to homeowners who demand only the best for their home décor.

Kirsch has been adorning homes of society’s elite since 1907, beginning with drapery hardware and evolving into a complete line of custom blinds, shades, and decorative and basic hardware. As the leading brand for fashion-forward window treatments, Kirsch specializes in blending design and innovation to enhance the windows of the greatest homes in America.

“For the past 100 years, Kirsch has remained committed to providing excellence in design and bringing it to our customers,” said Beverly Kastel, marketing communications director for Kirsch Window Fashions. “We are honored to be among the few companies to boast 100 years of continued growth and leadership within their industries.”

To mark this significant anniversary, Kirsch will release ‘Window Inspirations by Kirsch’, an inspirational book that both highlights Kirsch window décor throughout the past 100 years and offers ideas for today’s homeowners. Designed with a combination of beautiful photography and a historical overview of Kirsch product innovations, ‘Window Inspirations by Kirsch’ takes homeowners through the evolution of Kirsch, from 1930s wood slat Venetian blinds to today’s sophisticated remote control-operated shades. ‘Window Inspirations by Kirsch’ will be available in spring 2007 and sold at specialty retail locations, such as Kirsch dealers, fabricators and distributors.

100 Years of Kirsch

Since 1907, Kirsch Window Fashions, a Newell Rubbermaid company, has been setting the standard in innovation and design for home window treatments. The originator of fashion-forward decorative drapery hardware, Kirsch evolved to boast a broad leading line of custom blinds and shades to complement any home décor. Through 100 years of industry research and product innovation, Kirsch Window Fashions offers products that define elegance and offer uncompromising style and beauty. Kirsch products are sold at premier designer retail locations and select JCPenneys. For more information on Kirsch’s extensive line of timeless blinds, shades and basic and decorative drapery hardware, visit www.kirsch.com.