For over 60 years, pour collaborative approach has contributed to thousands of buildings around the world. We define success by our ability to meet unique challenges, define new products and applications, and find ways to do more with less. From pre-engineered standards to innovative custom systems, the Hunter Douglas Architectural team helps you create versatile, sustainable and durable ceiling and wall solutions.
1919 – Henry Sonnenberg founds his machine tool distribution, later manufacturing, company in Düsseldorf, Germany
1933 – Henry uses 150 railroad cars to move his entire operation to Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
1942 – Henry moves to the US and founds Douglas Machinery Corporation.
1946 – Joe Hunter joins forces with Henry and develops new technology and equipment for the continuous casting and fabrication of lightweight aluminium, leading to the production of Venetian Blinds.
1960 – Hunter Douglas expands into Europe, Australia and Latin America.
1969 – Hunter Douglas stocks are first listed on the Montreal and Amsterdam Stock Exchanges.
2007 – Two new companies join the Hunter Douglas Group – 3Form and NBK Architectural Terracotta. High design, high performance sustainable building solutions, extending Hunter Douglas’ commitment to architectural products that are good for people and the planet.
2014 – Hunter Douglas launches BXD 3-dimensional linear ceiling.
2015 – XLnt, a super flat swing down acoustic ceiling is launched.
2016 – Hunter Douglas launches HeartFelt®, the first modular Felt Ceiling system ever.
2020 – Hunter Douglas launches HeartFelt® Baffle ceilings, combining our innovative soft ceiling material with a bold product design.
2021 – Hunter Douglas develops and launches HeartFelt® Origami. This exciting new concept in felt ceiling design allows the freedom to choose a ceiling panel that delivers both aesthetically and acoustically.
2021 – Hunter Douglas brings out Concrete Veneer Ceiling Tiles and Wall Panels. 1.5 mm layer of real concrete is applied to wood based panels so a lightweight, robust, industrial, contemporary concrete ceiling or wall finish can be created.
Here at Hunter Douglas, we support our business partners with a wide range of technical consulting and support services for architects, developers and installers. We assist architects and developers with recommendations regarding materials, shapes and dimensions, colours and finishes.
We also help with the creation of design proposals, visualisations, and installation drawings. Our services to installers range from providing detailed installation drawings and instructions to training installers and advising on the building site.
Contact us today for more information.