Hunter Douglas

ENERGY-EFFICIENT SHADES FROM HUNTER DOUGLAS ELIGIBLE FOR 2023 FEDERAL TAX CREDIT

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Douglas, the world's leading manufacturer of custom window coverings, announced that starting today consumers can save up to $1,200 on eligible Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades as part of the federal tax credit that supports the purchasing of energy-efficient products. 

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  • PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Douglas, the world's leading manufacturer of custom window coverings, announced that starting today consumers can save up to $1,200 on eligible Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades as part of the federal tax credit that supports the purchasing of energy-efficient products.
  • With the largest portfolio of window treatments eligible for the federal tax credit, Hunter Douglas consumers won't have to compromise on style if they're looking to be kind to the planet and their wallets.
  • Consumers purchasing Hunter Douglas window coverings should also save on their monthly energy bills as the eligible shades were designed to provide superior insulation year-round.
  • "We are thrilled that designs from our Duette Honeycomb Shade collection are eligible for the Federal Tax Credit," said Stacy Lambright, Energy Efficiency Program Manager at Hunter Douglas.

UEI and Hunter Douglas Release the New PowerView Gen 3 Gateway and Remote Control

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced today that, as part of an ongoing supply relationship with Hunter Douglas, UEI has been selected to co-develop and manufacture the recently released PowerView Gen 3 Remote and PowerView Gen 3 Gateway from Hunter Douglas.

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  • Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced today that, as part of an ongoing supply relationship with Hunter Douglas, UEI has been selected to co-develop and manufacture the recently released PowerView Gen 3 Remote and PowerView Gen 3 Gateway from Hunter Douglas.
  • PowerView Gen 3 is the next generation of Hunter Douglas exclusive automated shade system.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220801005472/en/
    Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced today that, as part of an ongoing supply relationship with Hunter Douglas, UEI has been selected to co-develop and manufacture the recently released PowerView Gen 3 Remote and PowerView Gen 3 Gateway from Hunter Douglas.
  • PowerView Gen 3 is the next generation of Hunter Douglas exclusive automated shade system.

Paccurate Raises $2.2 Million Seed Funding Round

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paccurate, a shipping & fulfillment optimization platform, today announced the closing of a $2.2 million seed round.

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  • NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paccurate, a shipping & fulfillment optimization platform, today announced the closing of a $2.2 million seed round.
  • This funding round will enable Paccurate to onboard major retailers and 3PLs faster, and expand their suite of fulfillment optimization tools.
  • "Paccurate optimizes parcel packing and pallet stacking for shippers of all sizes," says Paccurate CEO James Malley.
  • The funding comes after a series of milestones for Team Paccurate, including a record 2.7 million shipments optimized in March, and successful implementations at Hunter Douglas, Crate & Barrel, Dillard's, and other popular retailers.

3G Capital completes acquisition of controlling interest in Hunter Douglas

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlandsand NEW YORK, Feb.25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunter Douglas (AEX: HDG), the global market leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products, and 3G Capital today announced that 3G Capital has completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Hunter Douglas, which was originally announced on December 30, 2021.

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  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlandsand NEW YORK, Feb.25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunter Douglas (AEX: HDG), the global market leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products, and 3G Capital today announced that 3G Capital has completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Hunter Douglas, which was originally announced on December 30, 2021.
  • As a part of the transaction, Ralph Sonnenberg has transferred a 75% interest in Hunter Douglas Group to 3G Capital through a Block Trade, with the Sonnenberg Family continuing to own 25% of Hunter Douglas Group.
  • Statutory buy-out proceedings will commence in accordance with applicable Curaao law and Hunter Douglas' articles of association for all remaining outstanding shares in Hunter Douglas.
  • Hunter Douglas is the world market leader in window coverings (Luxaflex) and a major manufacturer of architectural products.

2022 Manufacturer Trends and Forecasts to be Released January 13, 2022

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A whitepaper specifically for manufacturers and companies specializing in supply chain in every industry titled "2022 Trends & Forecasts: Human Resources in Supply Chain & Manufacturing, How Industry 4.0 Will Play Out" will be released publicly for download on January 13, 2022.

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  • EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A whitepaper specifically for manufacturers and companies specializing in supply chain in every industry titled "2022 Trends & Forecasts: Human Resources in Supply Chain & Manufacturing, How Industry 4.0 Will Play Out" will be released publicly for download on January 13, 2022.
  • Six trends are featured, each with usable key takeaways and include:
    The whitepaper was authored by two female manufacturing specialists who have worked with the multi-billion industrial technology conglomerate, Fortive.
  • Sheila Stafford is a Duke University Engineer, alum of General Motors, Whirlpool and now CEO of the premier HR tech for manufacturing, TeamSense.
  • I hope it will empower the industry to bring Industry 4.0 beyond the manufacturing floor into the ethos of every manufacturer out there."

HR TOOL FOR HOURLY WORKERS, TEAMSENSE, LAUNCHES "MARK YOURSELF SAFE" TEXT FEATURE IN RESPONSE TO THE TORNADOES THAT DEVASTATED THE MIDWEST

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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The Mark Yourself Safe capability is available immediately and will be offered at no cost to any corporation seeking to enhance communications with their hourly workers.

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  • The Mark Yourself Safe capability is available immediately and will be offered at no cost to any corporation seeking to enhance communications with their hourly workers.
  • Inspired by their clients with operations near the recent tornado event, TeamSense launched into action to build the new feature within 72 hours of the news breaking.
  • In the event of an emergency, administrators can export responses directly from the dashboard to track the status of team members.
  • About TeamSense: TeamSense is the leading app-free, text-based digital platform developed to connect hourly workers.

TeamSense Launches Interactive Voice Response-to-text Product For Those Without Mobile Or Email Access

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Created for the small percentage of workers (

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  • Created for the small percentage of workers (
  • With supply chain disruptions, a global pandemic, cold and flu season, combined with the upcoming holidays, increased unexpected absences are a given.
  • The product is now available as an add-on feature to all of the TeamSense pricing packages.
  • The voice response-to-text product works by an employee simply making a phone call to a centralized employer number to report an absence.

TeamSense, Text-based Tech For Hourly Employees, Hatches "Text to Apply" Recruitment Product

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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"We're always prioritizing the employee experience and looking for innovative ways to engage with our team," Ms. Patoka pointed out.

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  • "We're always prioritizing the employee experience and looking for innovative ways to engage with our team," Ms. Patoka pointed out.
  • "Why wouldn't we start that with our very first interaction with a potential team member?"
  • "We are not the payroll or benefits provider, but we are the connective tissue for an existing HR tech stack.
  • "Hourly workers often don't have emails, and may not have home computers, but they do have cell phones."

As Labor and Goods Shortages Raise Havoc, Manufacturing Industry Insiders Solve for Hourly Worker Communication with New Tech Tool Called Teamsense

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Clients to date include Hunter Douglas, Pella, TDK and others in the auto, construction, aerospace, defense, hydraulics, tool making, plumbing, medical device making and other manufacturing sectors.

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  • Clients to date include Hunter Douglas, Pella, TDK and others in the auto, construction, aerospace, defense, hydraulics, tool making, plumbing, medical device making and other manufacturing sectors.
  • Further applications of the tech are in development and include use of the tool to ease hourly worker hiring, onboarding and reducing barriers for new applicants.
  • And labor shortages complicate the situation," said Sheila Stafford, 39, CEO of TeamSense, "our tool offers a win-win-win; for the 70+ million hourly workers, their managers and their companies in this country alone.
  • Several of TeamSense's customers are auto industry manufacturers and are using the tool to handle worker shutdowns over the past month.

Leading Industrial Technology Conglomerate Fortive Acquires Hourly Worker Human Resources Tool, TeamSense

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

TeamSense is the first spinout company from a joint innovation studio created by Seattle, Washington-based Pioneer Square Labs and Everett, Washington headquartered Fortive.

Key Points: 
  • TeamSense is the first spinout company from a joint innovation studio created by Seattle, Washington-based Pioneer Square Labs and Everett, Washington headquartered Fortive.
  • Adding to its portfolio of more than 20 companies, TeamSense joins similar Fortive companies such as Fluke, Textronix and Industrial Scientific.
  • Based in Everett, Washington, TeamSense is wholly owned by Fortive, a leader in industrial technology.
  • About Fortive: Fortive is a provider of essential technologies for connected workflow solutions across a range of attractive end-markets.