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In The Hot Seat - Steve Birtles, Louvolite

 Louvolite is a key supplier to blind manufacturers and continues to be hugely influential in the range of products offered by the industry. Steve Birtles of Louvolite finds himself in the hot seat

Q. What got you started in this industry?

A. I came into this industry from a background in Retail Management and Sales. I had reached a point in that career where I wanted to be in a position to dictate the number of customers I could see rather than be restricted through store footfall. A role in field sales seemed to tick all the right boxes.

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Leading the way
Ballauff, a company with more than 100 years of tradition, talks to Blinds & Shutters about its R & D,  and products and ranges which highlight its focus on design and interior fashion 
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What the future holds...
Blinds & Shutters speaks to Steve Crutchley, MD of the Peerless Group, which recently acquired the long established Harmany Blinds
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Commercial and environmental benefits

Somfy’s new market manager for commercial building solutions Charlotte Townend tells Blinds & Shutters about the opportunities ahead for the company

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In The Hot Seat-Russell Malley,Luxaflex

 Over the years Luxaflex has grown into a global brand and in Europe, in particular, has seen major development. Blinds & Shutters puts the questions to managing director Russell Malley.


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Fabrics to enter a whole new world?

 Blinds & Shutters hears about Eterna, a new fabric for awnings from Iti Arredo, which claims to have ‘changed the world of solar technology 

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Can we ask you 20 questions?

The In the Hot Seat, Q&A, My week and the profile are popular parts of Blinds & Shutters magazine and the website. If you would like to share your views with our readers please contact Matthew Downs on +44 (0) 1923 692 671. 

 
In The Hot Seat - Mark & Ian Pratt, Broadview Blinds
 Broadview is a family-run business, headed by brothers, Mark and Ian Pratt. With a comprehensive range of custom-made blinds, canopies, awnings and security shutters, the company has acquired an extensive customer base which covers both the domestic and commercial markets.
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My Week - Stephen Murray
Blinds and Shutters magazine hears about a week in the life of Stephen Murray, sales director of Livingstone-based Homestyle by Vantana.
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My Week - Gerald Arding
Blinds & Shutters magazine hears about a week in Gerald Arding, managing director of Arding Marketing’s busy life.
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In The Hot Seat - Patrick Harrison, Apollo Blinds

Patrick HarrisonPatrick Harrison is the general manager of Apollo Blinds. He was the architect of the new branding for the company which has propelled the business forward. The company has a network of franchise showrooms across the UK and has ambitious plans to increase the size of the business over the next five years.

Blinds & Shutters finds out more about Patrick...

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