Cantilevered awning creates distinguished entrance

January 1, 2011  |  Awnings & Canopies, Projects

[Miami Awning Co.] Miami, Fla., U.S.A. Miami Awning Co. fabricated a cantilevered awning for the main entrance of a facility in Coral Gables, Fla., that is used for automobile auctions. As part of a commerce center, the client wanted to distinguish the front entrance with an awning that would mainta…
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Cantilever creates stable sail of shade

January 1, 2011  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

TUUCI’s Ocean Master MAX Cantilever™ Collection, designed with a mast and parasol inspired by sailing yachts, creates a stable sail of shade over any outdoor living space. Recommended for the most demanding, wind-swept environments, it features a solid stainless steel milled fulcrum and …
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Bob Campbell gets it just right

January 1, 2011  |  Awnings & Canopies, Features, Marketing, Perspective

Bob Campbell ignores the competition and focuses on his best small business strategies. By Sigrid Tornquist I don’t worry about the competition. They can do whatever they want to do,” says Bob Campbell, MFC, president of Mt. Lebanon Awning in Presto, Pa. “They can be more expensive than we are…
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Adaptable awnings

January 1, 2011  |  Awnings & Canopies, Features

The awnings and canopies industry responds to challenges with improved products and a renewed resolve to educate clients and consumers. By Holly O’Dell The world of awning manufacturing and fabrication, particularly in the U.S., continues to evolve, thanks to technological advances, improved b…
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Infront signs STOBAG as official sponsor of FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

December 17, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

STOBAG, a leading manufacturer of awnings and weather protection systems, gets involved with sports sponsoring: The agreement marks the very first sports sponsoring commitment for the international manufacturer of awnings systems. Infront Sports & Media, the international sport marketing agency …
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Canopies cover Last Supper Festival

December 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Projects

The sixth annual Last Supper Festival in September 2010 drew 1,200 consumers to the 3rd Ward courtyard in Brooklyn, N.Y., for an art, music and food event on—the act of consumption. Artists from many nations provided multimedia art and performance experiences, including art exhibits, films, ne…
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Sail awning line available in the U.S.

December 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Corradi USA now has its line of sail awnings (Defender, Intrepid, Freedom and X-Tension) available in the U.S. The shading systems can be rolled up or unrolled, manually or by motor, from a mast-like support, much like rolling a sail on a boom. Customizable and suitable for shading even large areas,…
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Cordless lifts for shades

November 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Patented lift system for roman-style window shades features a completely cordless construction to eliminate potential strangulation risks for children. Lite Touch™ uses a liner to raise and lower the shade, with a spring mechanism to replace operating cords. The system works on almost every st…
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Free-standing shade system creates shade on demand

October 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

For centuries, people have used awnings to keep indoor and outdoor spaces cool and shielded from the damaging affects of the sun. It’s no surprise that today’s energy-conscious consumers are rediscovering the benefits of awnings for countless applications, including decks, porches, terra…
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Palm Springs homes utilize unpermitted canopies

October 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

City planners performed a drive-by inspection of Palm Springs, Calif., single-family properties and discovered that approximately 10 percent of homes had unpermitted canopies shading pools, yards or vehicles. Residents felt that city officials “should enforce against worse neighborhood eyesore…
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