Annual Report Hunter Douglas

Architectural Products
Hunter Douglas is a world-leading
manufacturer of sun-control
solutions, suspended ceilings,
ventilated façade systems, and
translucent materials.
ffWe focus on high-performance
architectural materials with proprietary
characteristics in design,
comfort, and sustainability.
ffOur strength is our ability to
develop customizable product
systems, which assure reliable
installation and enable design
flexibility with minimal custom
engineering.
ffOur success is based on giving
architects a high degree of
technical and design assistance
in applying our products. We
collaborate with architects and
owners to realize their design
objectives while also meeting
functional needs such as light
control, energy efficiency, and
acoustics.
ffOur global network of specialized
manufacturing facilities lets us
deliver a broad, consistent range
of solutions that can be adapted
to local design requirements.
Sun-Control Solutions
Hunter Douglas offers an unparalleled
breadth of solutions and
expertise to manage heat and
light inside and outside windowed
walls. We are at the forefront of
the emerging field of architectural
solar-control products.
Ventilated Façade Systems
Our QuadroClad ® ventilated
façade system features a versatile
substructure and attractive metal,
glass, and resin panels in a wide
range of sizes and shapes.
In 2007 the Group acquired NBK,
a pioneering manufacturer of terracotta
façades. NBK is today the
market and quality leader in size,
flatness, and design options for
large terracotta panels.
Suspended Ceilings
Our Luxalon ® metal ceiling systems
enable a wide variety of designs
and applications, including curved
and specialty shapes.
Our revolutionary Techstyle ® acoustical
panels deliver superior noise
reduction; a clean, monolithic look;
and easy access to the plenum.
3form ® Translucent Materials
In 2007, Hunter Douglas acquired
3form ® , the leading manufacturer
of translucent panels. 3form ® Resin
Panels encapsulate a wide variety
of materials, giving architects and
interior designers the flexibility to
create a wide range of designs
and applications, including back-lit
feature walls, translucent surfaces
and space dividers, as well as
sliding doors.
QuadroClad ® Metal Façade - The Cultural & Performance Theater, World Expo, Shanghai
12 Hunter Douglas Annual Report 2010 Architectural Products