Above & Beyond Drapery Motorization

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BTX goes beyond drapery and roller shade motorization

Specialty Automation Systems

More than 28 years ago, BTX started in the automation industry by offering highly customized specialty systems. Today, the market increasingly calls for such specialty products. BTX sets itself apart as a leader in the industry by providing automation solutions for nearly any type of window treatment. BTX offers a wide range of specialty systems such as vertical blinds, lift and lift/tilt shades and skylight systems.

By controlling the presence and absence of light, you can greatly impact the comfort level of interior spaces. BTX specializes in giving customers the control to create the perfect balance of light in order to best suit their designs. Whether for AC or DC applications, BTX brings window treatments to life at the touch of a button. When an interior space calls for automation, BTX is your source! 

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BTX Slenderline™

The BTX Slenderline™ System offers excellent light control by allowing for both rotate and traverse functions. As one of BTX's premier lines, vertical motorization is still popular today. With a variety of vane and spacing options, BTX can custom-build to fit your project.

BTX Slenderline™ Features

• Motor is mounted behind track and completely hidden by the headrail.
• One button operation for rotating and traversing.
• Two tracks of equal length can be butted together for large widths
• Accepts 2", 3-1/2" or 5" vanes  

BTX MotorBlind™ MLS-40 

The BTX MotorBlind™ MLS-40 System is the solution for automating lift and lift/tilt shades and blinds. With this patented system, BTX can motorize all pleated and cellular shades, as well as mini and wood blinds with ease.

BTX MotorBlind™ MLS-40 Features

• Capable of lifting and tilting shades or blinds with existing cords
• Can use any of the custom control options available
• Quiet, easy to install systems
• Pre-set automatic shut-off limit switches  

BTX Sky Control™

BTX Sky Control™ systems offer solutions where many projects need it most. Skylights are notorious for great room lighting and extra heat. Motorized skylight systems let your customer control their environment at their convenience.

BTX Sky Control™ Features 

• Shading material of systems completely clears window when retracted
• Systems have direct drive synchronous motors
• Built-in switches ensure automatic shut-off
• Curved to specification

For more information, or to request a quote, call or email today.

(800) 422-8839 | btxwindow@btxinc.com

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The latest in low-voltage technology

The overwhelming trend over the last few years has been in the improvement of products based on three key factors: accessibility, sustainability and overall simplicity. BTX has been working diligently to ensure that all these features are standard in the BTX motorization program. Our fully-fabricated roller shade line is a prime example of this commitment to raising the bar.

BTX roller shades are custom built from start to finish. Covering a wide range of applications, each shade is manufactured on demand to work for a specific project and environment. BTX combines a simple, streamlined presentation with some of the strongest and most versatile motorized hardware systems in the industry to deliver unquestionable power and reliability.

BTX systems are available with a wide range of fabulous fabrics through The Coulisse Portfolio and boast our advanced Intelligent Fashion™ motorization technology. Some key features of the DC line include:

1. Multiple system configurations for small or medium sized systems
2. Over 700 options with The Coulisse Portfolio premium decorative fabrics
3. Multiple power options including battery, solar or plug-in transformer
4. Built-in radio and networking technology
5. Electronic or mechanical limits 

The power that drives your business...

Magnum™

Magnum™ technology is the latest addition to BTX's DC line of motorized window coverings. Even through its our smallest motor yet, Magnum™ packs a punch! With built-in controls and multiple power options, this is the ideal solution for motorization beginners or pros alike! Order your custom shade with Magnum™ technology today.

Quantum™

Quantum™ is the industry's first true solar technology. Only on the market for a short time, BTX has over 10,000 solar-driven systems in the field. Combining convenient control technology and solar energy as a wireless power source, Quantum™ motors make an ideal solution for the right projects.

For more information, or to request a quote, call or email today.

(800) 422-8839 | btxwindow@btxinc.com

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Fully Fabricated Roller Shade Systems

Powerfully reliable shading technology

BTX manufactures complete, made-to-order motorized and manual roller shade systems. Our roller shade program features a full line of systems custom-built from start to finish. Covering a wide range of applications, each BTX shade will be manufactured to work for specific projects and environments. BTX combines a beautifully streamlined product with some of the strongest and most versatile motorized hardware systems in the industry to deliver unquestionable power and reliability.

With a wide selection of designer fabrics and architecturally sound hardware, BTX raises the bar on quality. BTX roller shade installations are featured in top hotels around the world, from the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, BTX has proven to be a go-to source for roller shades.

• Multiple system configurations for medium and large shades
• Over 700 options with The Coulisse Portfolio by BTX premium decorative fabrics
• Built-in radio and networking technology
• Reliable performance with lifting capacities up to 125 lbs
• Electronic or mechanical limits

For more information, or to request a quote, call or email today.

(800) 422-8839 | btxwindow@btxinc.com

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Be Our Guest & Happy 4th of July!

Knowledge...
By professionals for professionals

Be our "Guest Writer"!

Your stories, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives are inspiring to us! We know how other people's experiences benefit others. So, consider this an official invitation to you! If you would like to be considered as a guest writer on the BTX blog, please submit your article or story to btxwindow@btxinc.com.

We prefer articles and stories that contain helpful and interesting content in the field of window coverings and motorization. If you are presenting something as a "fact", please provide the appropriate references and links for the verification. You will, of course, be given full credit for the article with your name and if you'd like, your website, or blog linked. You retain full copyrights of your work, we retain the right to post your article.

Reminder!

BTX will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, for the Independence Day holiday. We encourage all customers to contact us as early as possible before close of business on Wednesday, July 3rd, for any time sensitive requests. We will return fully energized on Friday, July 5th, and resume with what we do best - helping our customers! For any questions, please contact one of our team members. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

References

© Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis (n.d.). Boy and girl marching on Fourth of July. Retrieved from http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/royalty-free/42-23035759/boy-and-girl-marching-on-fourth-of?popup=1

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A Lifestyle of Comfort

BTX brings window treatments to life at the touch of a button

With the rapid advancement of technology, motorized window 

treatments are one of the biggest tech opportunities in 2013

Automated window coverings are a distinct BTX specialty. BTX has been serving the window covering industry for over 28 years by supplying top of the line motorization solutions. BTX motorized shades are simple to install and easy to maintain. A gentle push of a button, often guided by the invisible hand of automation, will smoothly open, close, or adjust shades to optimize vision or privacy as required.

Through our reliable products and services, BTX will work closely with you to take the leap from manual systems into the world of motorization. Automation offers the quickest boost to your bottom line. BTX can help build your business by providing high quality, technically advanced systems custom-tailored for your projects.

Why Motorize?

• Eliminate manual pull cords: create a safe environment
• Privacy and protection: maximize control when needed the most
• Give life to large windows by adding simple functionality
• Accessibility: make sure the environment is ADA friendly for years to come
• Modern expectations: don't be left behind when home automation takes over

Let your customers enjoy the comfort of home knowing that their BTX automated systems are among the very best that money can buy. Whether for roller shades, drapery, vertical blinds or more, BTX systems will raise your customer's comfort level to new heights.

For more information, or to request a quote, call or email today.

(800) 422-8839 | btxwindow@btxinc.com

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Green Window Covering Technology

Enjoy the convenience of solar technology!

With over 10,000 solar-driven systems in the field, BTX solar technology is a proven solution for green and sustainable projects. Easy installation, no wiring, and built-in control can provide a truly wire-free solution for properly pre-qualified projects. 

Why go solar?

• Solar power options for drapery or roller shade systems 
• No external batteries or wiring required
• Enjoy the convenience of renewable energy provided by a compact solar panel, which can be easily mounted on the inside of the window
• Self-sustainable when placed in direct sunlight
• Easy radio control with built-in RF receiver
• Choose your favorite way to operate with RF remote controls or wall switches
• Integrate today with many popular home automation systems
• Touch-control feature for manual operation (drapery systems only)

Interested in solar technology? Check out our guide to solar. Call one of our team members and learn how you can leverage BTX solar products and controls to enhance your business today!

Do Your Part!

BTX strives to promote a greener, healthier planet. This unique solar powered drapery system won the 2010 Best Technical Innovation in Motorization award from the Window Covering Manufacturers Association!

Now's your chance to make a difference. Call us today to learn more about our solar powered systems and start making a difference in your                                                                            own company, from one system at a time to full projects.

Note: When using solar power, be sure to pre-qualify your project for quality operation. 

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Drawing the Curtains

Turn off that light!

In today's modern lives of business, blackout shades are a blessing; however, they began as a saving grace during WWII. Blackout material originated during WWII in Great Britain to conceal light from the German planes. According to BBC, Blackout curtains' stopped light from rooms showing from outside. There were no street lights either. The idea was to stop lights from towns guiding enemy planes to drop bombs. German pilots were given the go-ahead to bomb buildings if they saw light. WWII has ended and blackout shades have evolved into more economic uses that include saving your customers money.

Reasons for Blackout Shades
Blackout shades have three main functions

• Reduce energy costs
• block light
• and help noise reduction

Blackout Shades Reduce Energy Costs

Save Money on Utilities with Window Treatments infographic

Are west-facing or southwest rooms challenging to work with? Blackout shades can retain heat during winter and maintain light while keeping out heat during the summer. Increase energy efficiency with timers or sun sensors controls to give homeowners the greatest amount of flexibility and get the best use of their space.

Blackout Shades Block Light

Blackout shades can create the ambiance of night for those that work at night and sleep during the day or those that live in a big city and have to sleep with a streetlight outside their bedroom window. They are also a must-have for media rooms giving a theatrical experience. Blackout shades even help reduce the glare on television screens. These present an excellent way to help get your client's windows ready for the next Super Bowl!

Help your client’s get their man cave ready for Game Day!

Blackout Shades Block Noise

Are the neighbors having a party? Is there a bad thunderstorm? Are you tired from sleep deprivation? It’s possible to block sound from neighbors, a busy road, or the train that travels through your neighborhood. Blackout shades will not completely soundproof a room; however, they will drastically reduce noise levels, which are helpful for a baby’s nursery and a nap time life saver! Have you ever wondered why your child wakes up at the crack of dawn on weekends? Blackout shades from BTX will help eradicate this problem and parents might regain an hour or two of  much needed sleep.

Summer is right around the corner, so there is no better time to find ways to cut energy costs while enhancing Game Day or regaining your sleep pattern. It's unbelievably simple, just let BTX know what you're looking for and we will help you out!

References

BBC - Primary History - World War 2 - Wartime homes. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/world_war2/wartime_homes/

Save Money on Utilities with Window Treatments | Visual.ly. (2013, May 12). Retrieved from http://visual.ly/save-money-utilities-window-treatments

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Amazing Benefits with High-Fashion Style!

Shangri-La in Bangkok, Thailand uses BTX motorized drapery systems.

Window Covering Automation: Shielding Your Rooms From Heat Transfer As Well As Exposure To Harmful Sun Rays

Window coverings are an easy alternative for protecting furniture, artwork, and even flooring by adjusting the sun’s exposure. Light control is fundamental to utilizing rooms in both the home as well as one’s office. The presence and absence of light greatly impact the comfort level of interior spaces. BTX specializes in creating the ideal balance as envisioned by our customers to best suit their designs. For added effect and functionality, BTX brings window treatments to life at the touch of a button!

Amazing Benefits with High-Fashion Style

1. Convenience
   Manually raising and lowering a shade is easy enough if it's not too large. However, if the shade is extremely large or there are multiple shades then it becomes more difficult and time consuming. The advantages of BTX motorized shades cover a wide range of important features.
   
   
2. Protect artwork, furniture, and flooring
   The harmful effects of overexposure to sunlight damage artwork, interior furnishings. The benefit of motorized shades by BTX will slow this catalytic effect of fading, cracking or warping. Protecting one’s furniture, artwork and flooring can be done with a push of a button. 

   

   This damaged painting was on display in an area of high heat. Hang paintings on interior
   walls away from sunlight, doors, and windows. Credits: Staff of www.DrLoriV.com
3. Accessibility - ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
   Controlling one's own destiny is often key to a good life. Handicapped (ADA), hospitalized and maturing adults have a need to easily control the light and shade in their homes for safety and comfort. Help make sure your client's environment is ADA friendly for years to come.
   
   
4. Conserving Energy
   Gaining heat from sunlight through windows during summer months (or 10 months of the year in Texas) really puts a damper on the air conditioner. Studies show the benefit of motorized shades makes conserving energy so much easier. From radio control to solar power, we have a solution for you. BTX strives to promote a greener, healthier planet.
   
   Why go solar?   
   • Available with drapery and roller shades.  
   • Save money with renewable energy    
   • Integrate today with almost all home automation systems.    
   • Systems are custom built to specification.        
   
   Interested in solar technology? Check out our guide to solar.
   
   
5. Maximizing Your Views
   Experience tells us that traditionally operated window coverings get used less often than motorized ones. Having motorized shades mean the difference between seeing a beautiful sunrise/sunset or missing it. Stunning vistas are rarely missed when opening or closing shades is simply by pressing a button or you can even set a time to save the hassel.

   

   Never miss a great view again. Credits: VHT

6. Security
   BTX motorized shades can be programmed with a timer so that when you are traveling for an extended period of time, your shades are elevated and lowered at various preset times. This presents a sense of liveliness the home that may deter would be thieves. According to FBI crime statistics 2/3rds of all burglaries are committed on residential dwellings. About half of them take places during the day. 79% of intrusions happen through windows and doors. Securing these vulnerable areas of entry should be your number one priority in break-in prevention.
   
   
7. Large Windows and Many Windows
   The situation for automation becomes increasingly compelling as the size and quantity of windows increases. You've likely seen projects with walls adorning windows that are 20, 40 and even 60 feet. Jobs like these makes motorization practically a necessity.
8. Unsightly Cords
   Aesthetics enhance the overall visual appeal of interior spaces. Unsightly cords can take away from the clean look of an otherwise stunning. Multiple shades equal multiple cords, dangling onto the floor when fully open. Motorized window coverings fully retain views of wide open vistas and also means mean no more unattractive cords! 

   

   Credits: COCOCOZY: CUTE NURSERY - BABY ROOM DESIGN

9. Advanced (Child) Safety
   BTX motorization gives your client's peace of mind with a safe environment. Put an end to dangerous window covering operation methods. Motorization systems for draperies and roller shades completely eliminate the need for traditional cord-drawn operation methods. Creating a safe environment using simple solutions like this can make a world of difference. New standards require us to be more safety-conscious for our clients. Motorize today!
   
   
10. Unsurpassed Technology
    Satisfactory operation requires that motorized shade systems be nearly noiseless when they move. BTX systems offer important finishing touches in design and installation to ensure drapes, blinds, and shades accurately and silently stop at the designated position when opened and when closed. Ask about our “Silent Stop” technology that permits precise positioning!
    

References

Verderame, L. (2013, April 19). Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Best Places to Display Art and Antiques - Philadelphia Antiques and Collectibles | Examiner.com. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from http://www.examiner.com/article/art-antiques-by-dr-lori-best-places-to-display-art-and-antiques?cid=taboola_inbound

SCHWARTZ, B. (2012, June 14). Poolside | The Real Estate Beauty Contest. Retrieved June 14, 2012, from http://blog.vht.com/2012/06/14/poolside/

U.S. Department of Justice—Federal Bureau of Investigation (2011, September). FBI — Burglary. Retrieved September 2011, from http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/burglarymain

CocoCozy (2013, March 19). COCOCOZY: CUTE NURSERY - BABY ROOM DESIGN!. Retrieved March 19, 2013, from http://www.cococozy.com/2013/03/cute-nursery-baby-room-design.html

CPSC (2013, May 9). CPSC - Window Blind Cords. Retrieved May 9, 2013, from http://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Voluntary-Standards/Window-Blind-Cords/

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National Safety Month

Advanced Technology for Advanced Safety!

Motorization helps keep your windows safe from  

dangerous cords

June is National Safety Month, and it's our responsibility as window covering professionals to keep our clients safe. BTX motorization gives your client's peace of mind with a safe environment. Put an end to dangerous window covering operation methods. Motorization systems for draperies and roller shades completely eliminate the need for traditional cord-drawn operation methods. Creating a safe environment using simple solutions like this can make a world of difference. Contact our experts today to learn how our advanced technology can result in advanced safety for years to come!

The National Safety Council has observed the month of June as National Safety Month. Along with the many helpful ideas on their website, they also include Crib Safety Tips. This great safety resource has been around for 100 years and they're still going! The NSC offers safety solutions including compliance, best practices, and skilled consulting. For more information, please visit their website: National Safety Council

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The World of Motorized Window Coverings

Who is BTX?
BTX motorizes window coverings, plain and simple. For more than twenty-eight years BTX has specialized in providing the very best in automated window covering systems. We combine raw power with versatility to deliver one of the most flexible automation systems in the window coverings industry. 

As popularity for motorized window coverings rapidly advances, the window coverings industry becomes increasingly confronted with the demand to offer a treatment solution that meets design and decorating standards as well as all the conveniences of automation. While technology advances faster than you can think, the benefits of motorization make a compelling argument in a company's portfolio. Through motorization, you can offer a number of features including

• Remote operation
• Timing and sensory control
• Integration and building management
• Light management
• Sustainability and energy conservation                                              
• Protection of artwork and textiles
• and more

Working with Motorization
The process for including motorization in your product line often poses several challenges that go well beyond the standard decorating tasks. It is important that we are aware of the design dilemmas that could occur during various stages of the process, such as 

• Proper system recommendation
• Quoting
• Specification 
• Installation
• as well as others

As window coverings professionals, we must take the guesswork out of the equation and eliminate the uncertainties that may cause costly surprises and eat your profits. The role as designer, decorator, fabricator, or distributor of window treatments should work seamlessly with that of the consultant in design and system solution. Your customers require you to be knowledgeable and your expertise can help make or break a deal. BTX customer service and support specialize in making window covering automation simple, from optimal motor and control setup to seamless integration.

Why choose us?
We thought you’d never ask! Actually, we know you have extensive amounts of choices in the window covering business. There’s more to it than just motorization. We are prepared to support your project from the stages of design all the way to helping the sub-contractors (whether electrical or window covering installers) through the final installation and inspections. We realize that in certain cases, window automation or motorization can be intimidating, so we are here to help your experience with motorization be as pleasant as possible.

Sharing is Caring
To help our fellow industry professionals, we would like to share our expertise and years of experience. This blog will allow us to cover a wide range of topics related to window coverings, specifically motorization. Our content coverage shall include everything from general product overviews to specific discussions on topics such as programming. We intend to touch on both the fashion and technical elements of the industry. We will share our company successes, as well as challenges that might serves as a learning experience for others. We are looking forward to posting as often as possible, sharing ideas, resources, and inspiration.

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