Inpro Corporation, a global provider of architectural products, announced today the acquisition of Charlotte, North Carolina-based roller shade manufacturer, WT Shade. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The company will become fully integrated into Inpro’s business and operate as a product-line division, and continue operations in its existing 83,000 sq. ft. headquarters and plant in Charlotte.
Inpro’s commercial window treatment business has grown over the past 20 years through a variety of acquisitions, product innovation and expertise in automated shades. This acquisition expands Inpro’s vertical integration in manual and motorized window shades.
“We are thrilled to add WT Shade’s impressive product offering and tremendous expertise to our commercial window treatment business,” said Marc Holland, Inpro’s CEO & President. “We are partners with several popular shade suppliers, so the ability to complement that with our own shade product line allows us to supply the full scope of a construction project and to the preference of our customers. We are committed to ensuring the success of our customers – manufacturing our own products domestically allows us to honor that commitment with quality products delivered on time and on budget.”
WT Shade has been a manufacturer of proprietary shade designs since 1977, with systems assembled at the Charlotte factory. “Our companies are well-aligned in providing the reliability, expertise and quality our customers value, said Eddie Oblen, WT Shade’s CEO. “I’m excited for the business growth opportunities this acquisition brings with the expansion of our product offering through Inpro’s nationwide sales network.”