Photo By Hunter Douglas Contract
Photo By Hunter Douglas Contract
Photo By Hunter Douglas Contract
Photo By Hunter Douglas Contract




The striking laminate wood panel and veneer ceiling projects based on sophisticated fastening systems from Hunter Douglas Contract show design possibilities. The Hunter Douglas brand is part of the global Hunter Douglas Group, based in Rotterdam, employs 21,000 at 66 manufacturing centers and a 102 assembly plants - including one in Norcross, Georgia.
Subsidiaries in nearly 90 countries around the world help Hunter Douglas remain flexible in adapting products to meet local architectural design standards.
The Hunter Douglas Contract portfolio includes thousands of high-profile projects around the world, from retail, corporate and commercial facilities; to major transit centers and public spaces; to hospitality, health care and educational/governmental buildings.
The Hunter Douglas Contract plant in Norcross was expanded 40 percent two years ago, for producing architectural products. The unit engineers, manufactures, and sells a Luxalon metal ceilings, wood ceilings, custom ceilings, and wall panels. This location has housed Hunter Douglas' manufacturing operations for over 15 years. Ceilings come in natural veneers and laiminates, as well as powder coated and painted surfaces.
"This is a significant investment by Hunter Douglas in the growing market for specialty ceilings and walls," said Dilip Joglekar, vice president and general manager, Hunter Douglas Architectural Products. "The expanded facility in Norcross enhances our North American operations, giving Hunter Douglas new equipment and capacity to support an expanding product line, while letting us enhance quality and maintain superior customer service."

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines.
Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.
Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.
In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers.
Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.
Have something to say? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.