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Illinois Window Shade Company (IWS)

Founded and independently owned since 1905, Illinois Window Shade Company designs and manufactures custom solar control solutions including PowerMove® motorized shade systems, SmoothMove® manual shade systems and SmartMove® Controls. Our factory is located in Elmhurst, IL by Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide custom solutions for solar control challenges through a simple, efficient customer service process.

History

Illinois Window Shade Company first opened its doors in January of 1905 on the south side of Chicago. In 1946, IWS moved to the north side setting up shop in the Chicago neighborhood of Edgewater from which it serviced all of the new construction going up along Lake Shore Drive. In 2021, IWS moved to Elmhurst, Illinois to expand its manufacturing footprint and better support its nation-wide dealer program.

Manufacturing Methods

IWS has developed proven manufacturing processes that ensure we produce top-quality products with on-time delivery.

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