What Mecho does

MechoShade Systems, LLC (operating as Mecho) designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial roller shade systems and proprietary shade cloth fabrics for commercial and industrial buildings. Founded in 1969 and headquartered at 7549 Graber Rd, Middleton, Wisconsin, the company operates as a subsidiary brand of Springs Window Fashions LLC. Mecho's product portfolio spans manual shade systems (Mecho/7, Mecho/5x, Mecho/5, UrbanShade), motorized systems (ElectroShade with iQ2-DC/iQ2-AC motors), automated controls (SolarTrac software, Mecho App, MechoNet network interface, IQ/MLC2, PoE systems), and an extensive shade cloth collection (EcoVeil, EcoSheer, EcoGlass, ThermoVeil, AcoustiVeil, SoHo, EuroTwill, Chelsea, Classic, Distinctive, Equinox blackout lines). Core technology is anchored by patented clutch lift systems with over 40 years of field-proven performance, acoustic shade cloth achieving NRC 0.5–0.6 ratings at 1% openness, Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze certified product lines, and industry-first Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) covering both manual and motorized shade assemblies.

The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of custom-engineered commercial shade hardware and proprietary shade cloth fabrics. Distribution is exclusively through an authorized dealer network, supported by a dealer portal, a Find A Rep tool, and a Become A Dealer program; pricing is quoted project-by-project and is not publicly disclosed. Mecho targets four primary commercial verticals: commercial office buildings (primary segment, with touchless automation and LEED/WELL certification support), healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality venues, with secondary exposure to multi-family residential. Named enterprise customers include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Nixon Peabody, Nu Skin Enterprises, The Edgewater, and the East Hanover, NJ office project, with a documented case study base spanning legal, corporate, healthcare, and cultural interiors.

Mecho markets through content-driven channels aimed at architects, designers, specifiers, and building owners, including a technical blog, an architectural binder with construction drawings and specifications, case studies, a free swatch program (with a Sample Take-Back recycling initiative under the Ascend sustainability program), industry trade events such as NeoCon 2024, and SEO-optimized product and resource pages. Certifications held across the portfolio include Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze (Mecho/7, Mecho/5x, EcoGlass Blackout), EPDs, Declare Labels, HPDs, GREENGUARD, NFPA 701, and alignment with LEED and WELL building standards.

Name

Mecho

Legal name

MechoShade Systems, LLC

Website

https://mechoshade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MechoShade Systems designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial roller shade systems and proprietary shade cloth fabrics for healthcare, office, education, and hospitality buildings, selling exclusively through an authorized dealer network as a subsidiary brand of Springs Window Fashions LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Window Shading Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Smart Lighting & Shading Systems (HSAPAPAC)

Keywords

• Commercial solar shading
• Motorized roller shades
• Automated shade controls
• Architectural window treatments
• Building envelope products

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Shade Systems and Shade Cloth: Mecho generates revenue primarily through the sale of commercial roller shade systems, motorized shading solutions, automated control systems, and proprietary shade cloth fabrics. Products are sold through a dealer network for commercial construction projects including offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mecho designs, manufactures, and supplies commercial solar-shading roller shade systems—manual, motorized, and automated—along with integrated sun-tracking control software and shade cloth collections for hospitals, offices, schools, hotels, and other commercial buildings. The company sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network and provides specification support for architects, contractors, and building owners. As a brand of MechoShade Systems, LLC (parent: Springs Window Fashions), it combines 50+ years of shade-engineering experience with smart-building integration capabilities.

Product overview

Mecho is a commercial solar shading solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of manual, motorized, and automated shade systems. The core product line includes manual shade systems (Mecho/7, Mecho/5x, Mecho/5, UrbanShade) and motorized systems (ElectroShade with iQ2-DC/iQ2-AC motors), controlled via various networking options (Mecho App, MechoNet, IQ/MLC2) and automated software (SolarTrac). The company also provides an extensive shade cloth fabric collection spanning performance, sustainability, solar, and blackout categories, along with specialty accessories like ElectroPocket, DoubleShades, and ShadeLoc. Solutions serve healthcare, office, education, and hospitality industries with a focus on daylight control, energy efficiency, and acoustic optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ElectroShade: Motorized shade systems featuring iQ2-DC and iQ2-AC motors with networking and control options.
• SolarTrac
• MechoNet
• Mecho App

Products and services

• Mecho/7 Manual Shade System
• Mecho/5x Manual Shade System
• Mecho/5 Manual Shade System
• UrbanShade Manual Shade System
• ElectroShade Motorized Shade System
• SolarTrac Automated Control Software
• Mecho App
• MechoNet Network Interface
• IQ/MLC2 Control System
• PoE Shade System
• Shade Cloth Collections
• DoubleShades (EcoGlass Blackout)
• ShadeLoc Side Channels
• SnapLoc Fascia
• ElectroPocket
• Custom Printed Shades

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC ratings of 0.5 to 0.6 at 1% openness for solar shade cloths
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Springs Window Fashions LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechoShade Systems operates as a subsidiary and brand under Springs Window Fashions LLC, a comprehensive window treatment company. Springs provides the corporate structure, privacy policies, and institutional framework for Mecho. Mecho's copyright notice reads '© 2026 MechoShade Systems, LLC' and privacy policies are governed by Springs Window Fashions.
• WAP ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMecho collaborated with WAP Consulting to develop Environmental Product Declarations for manual shade systems. WAP helped adopt PCR 2019:14 construction products for custom window shade products, enabling Mecho to create industry-first EPDs for complete shade assemblies. The EPD development process took one full year from data collection to publishing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nien Made Enterprise: Large global manufacturer of window coverings (including Hunter Douglas branded products in some markets). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the commercial and residential shade manufacturing category where Mecho competes.
• Crestron Electronics: Broad smart-building automation incumbent offering integrated lighting, shading, AV, and BMS controls. Competes at the building-integration layer above Mecho's SolarTrac automation and increasingly offers competing shade hardware.

Emerging players

• ShadeCraft: Developer of smart automated exterior shading products with solar power and IoT connectivity. Adjacent competitor in automated/smart commercial shading with a focus on emerging connected-building technology.
• Somfy Systems: Global motor and controls provider for interior and exterior window coverings, often embedded in third-party commercial shade systems. Comparable as a controls/motor supplier to Mecho's ElectroShade and iQ2 motor line.
• PowerShade / BTX Window Solutions: Provider of commercial automated solar shades and window treatment solutions. Comparable to Mecho in serving healthcare, education, and office projects with motorized and automated shade portfolios.

Direct peers

• Hunter Douglas: Global manufacturer of commercial and residential window coverings including motorized and automated shades. Directly competes with Mecho in commercial roller shades and architect-specifier channels, with broader residential exposure.
• Warema Renkhoff SE: European manufacturer of technical sun-shading systems for commercial buildings with a strong presence in motorized and automated external/internal blinds. Closely comparable to Mecho in commercial-grade solar control solutions.
• Lutron Electronics: Manufacturer of motorized window shades (Sivoia, Triathlon) and integrated lighting/shade control systems. Competes head-to-head with Mecho on premium motorized and automated commercial shading, especially in smart-building integrations.
• Rollease Acmeda: Manufacturer of motorized shade systems, shade hardware, and fabrics serving commercial and residential markets. Competes on motorized shade components and automated control platforms similar to Mecho's ElectroShade and SolarTrac.
• Draper Inc. Manufacturer of commercial solar screens, roller shades, and projection screens used in commercial buildings and AV integrations. Overlaps with Mecho on commercial solar control and acoustical shade products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mechoshade

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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