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American Blinds, Wallpaper and More® Partners with
Sunburst Shutters® for its Online Shutter Program.
Expected to be the biggest source for plantation shutters on the internet

DATELINE: Livonia, MI  48150
March 26, 2008

[Livonia, Mich.]—March 26, 2008—Internet merchant American Blinds, Wallpaper and More®, is launching a shutter program with new partner Sunburst Shutters Inc. American Blinds will now offer its customers shutters from Sunburst: The Caribbean Breeze® shutter, made from Sunburst’s exclusive Polywood®, a faux wood material, and the Charleston plantation shutter™, made from solid basswood.

American Blinds customers will have the ability to select a shutter that best suits their home design, and Sunburst Shutters will provide in-home measuring and installation.

“The beauty of this program is that we make it very easy for our customers to buy shutters,” said Joel Levine, CEO of American Blinds. “By partnering with Sunburst Shutters American Blinds will provide top quality shutters with professional measurement and installation service, which is sure to satisfy our customers.”

“This is a perfect match for customers,” echoed Dix Jarman, Sunburst Shutters’ CEO. “American Blinds is a leader in sales of online window treatments and this program is designed to give internet savvy customers a great deal on the best shutters.”

“After watching the demand for interior shutters grow by double digits annually,” Levine added, “it became apparent we needed to respond to our customers needs. We are now excited to offer a selection of interior shutters for their homes."

Customers can visit the American Blinds website (www.americanblinds.com) to view the shutter products. By entering their zip code, customers can obtain average pricing for standard-sized shutters in their area. When the customer is ready to purchase shutters, they can submit their contact information and Sunburst Shutters will arrange a free in-home consultation. In the home, Sunburst professionals will discuss the customers’ needs and help design the perfect shutters for their window treatment options.

American Blinds will now offer The Caribbean Breeze® shutter, and the Charleston shutter™. Both come with numerous options, including colors, finish, louver size, frame type, and more.

ABOUT AMERICAN BLINDS, WALLPAPER AND MORE:
American Blinds, Wallpaper and More is the largest online retailer of brand name custom window treatments and wall coverings at savings from 25% - 85% off most retail store and home center prices. They carry all brand name blinds and wallpaper, including Hunter Douglas®, Bali®, Levolor®, Kirsch®, Waverly® and American Blinds®, their most popular brand. The company also sells home decorating products including curtains, draperies, custom framed wall art, bedding, and area rugs. Their website, www.americanblinds.com, can search for over 500,000 wallpaper, border and fabric patterns by color, style and other keywords. Most merchandise is shipped via free ground delivery and is covered by a Satisfaction Guarantee and a Lowest Price Guarantee. For more than fifty years American Blinds, Wallpaper and More has provided high quality products to over 6 million customers nationwide. 

ABOUT SUNBURST SHUTTERS
Sunburst Shutters has sold more than six million shutters in 30 years. Sunburst is the largest shutter retailer in the US with 58 retail locations and dozens of independent dealers. For more information on Sunburst Shutters and to view locations, visit www.sunburstshutters.com or call 702-870-4488 or 877-SUNBURST

Media Contacts
John Barnes, Sunburst Shutters, 702-870-4488 or jbarnes@sunburstshutters.com
Jeff Alderman
Director of Online Marketing & Business Development
Jeff Alderman, American Blinds, Wallpaper and More, 734-207-5992 or jeffa@americanblinds.com

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