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Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at Standard Textile’s Brownsville, Texas facility, enhancing domestic supply capabilities for the window shade system.
“We’re excited to deepen our partnership with Altex to bring Newton production to Brownsville, Texas,” says Alex Heiman, president of Standard Textile. “As the primary distributor of Newton in the US, this expanded partnership underscores our commitment to U.S. manufacturing excellence and our dedication to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to our customers.”
Solar shades with Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology feature a patented, chain-free design that allows one-handed operation through an intuitive wand mechanism. Recognized with multiple awards, including the Best of Innovation in the 2024 Nightingale Awards at the 2024 Healthcare Design Conference, Newton enhances safety by eliminating cords and chains, making it ideal for environments where child and patient safety are essential.
“Altex is honored to join forces with a company like Standard Textile that shares the desire to support innovative quality products with top service,” says Gilles Dumoulin, president and CEO of Altex.\