MIAMI -- Trivest Partners ("Trivest") today announced the successful completion of its recapitalization of Ellery Homestyles, LLC ("Ellery" or the "Company"), a leader in the design, development and distribution of multi-category home fashion products including window treatments, bedding and throws. Ellery's founder and CEO, Budd Goldman, will continue as an owner of the business and lead Ellery's daily operations. Ellery represented the 5th platform company investment executed by Trivest during 2010.
Next are solar shades, which are also called solar screens. While these window shades don't provide outright insulation they do minimize solar heat gain. And, they do this while preserving your view-through i.e., you can see through them. Solar shades also block UV rays which will help preserve your furniture, carpets, etc. from getting bleached by the sun. Solar shades are available in different opacity levels, usually from 3-14%; kind of cryptic numbers, I know. The simple way to think of these numbers is, the higher the number, the more light can pass through the shade. Another consideration in this same category are outdoor shades, which are generally made from the same materials as indoor solar shades but with components meant for the rigors of the outdoors. These can be used as patio shades or over the outside of your windows - especially those facing the harsh sun. In very hot climates, outdoor sun shades are fairly common.Cellular shades on the other hand are aesthetically appealing, offer a wide variety of hardware upgrades, and offer the highest level of insulation second only to window quilts.About Trivest PartnersIn an attempt to increase the energy efficiency level of their cellular shades, Comfortex Window Fashions based in New York, developed a unique upgrade called the ComfortTrack� Energy Saving Sidetrack System.I don't know about you but, as much as I love summer, I don't like the super hot days. I like to make my home like an oasis from the heat - a place I can go and escape, especially at night when it's time to sleep. And, the right window treatments can make a big difference and are one of the simplest, and most affordable home improvement projects you can undertake to actually improve your home's energy efficiency.
Trivest Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on partnering with founder/family owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has completed more than 150 transactions, totaling more than $4.5 billion in value. For additional information, please visit www.trivest.com.
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