Concord Shading Systems

What Concord Shading Systems does

Concord Shading Systems is a Canadian custom window coverings manufacturer and installer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Concord, Ontario. The company designs, fabricates, and professionally installs bespoke motorized and manual shading systems for residential and light-commercial applications, with an addressable product portfolio spanning roller shades, drapery, architectural shades (including A-frame, angled, and large-format solutions up to 20 feet), skylight shades, cellular and Roman shades, retractable insect and exterior screens, shutters, and awnings. Its core technical differentiators include a proprietary Constant Tension Spring System, an early-mover bottom-up motorized roller shade, Image Shading technology, and integration with major smart-home platforms including Lutron, Control4, Savant, and Somfy.

The business operates through a four-stage consultative process (Design, Fabrication, Installation, Support) delivered by an in-house team serving designers, builders, architects, and homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario cottage country, and broader Southern Ontario. Beyond direct sales, Concord manufactures for a dealer network across North America and has expanded its soft-drapery offering through a March 2026 strategic partnership with Nicole Draperies (now branded Nicole Draperies by Concord). Every shade is manufactured to order against customer specifications, with pricing determined on a quote basis and supported by a one-year product warranty and a five-year motor warranty.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in one-time custom product sales (including motorization hardware) and professional installation services, with the dealer channel acting as a wholesale distribution layer rather than a recurring-revenue stream. Customer evidence is dominated by individual residential buyers and long-tenured SMB relationships (including a 27-year repeat customer), with marketing driven by SEO, content, social media, and referrals through the designer/builder network. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent entity, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Concord Shading Systems

Legal name

Concord Shading Systems

Website

https://concordshading.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Concord Shading Systems is a Canadian custom manufacturer and installer of bespoke motorized and manual window shading systems, serving homeowners, designers, builders, and architects across the Greater Toronto Area and through a North American dealer network since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Coverings and Shading Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

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), Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Custom window coverings
• Motorized shade systems
• Architectural window shades
• Smart home shading
• Residential shading solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Window Covering Products: Design, manufacture, and sale of bespoke window coverings including roller shades, drapery, architectural shades, skylight shades, cellular and roman shades, screens, shutters, and awnings. All products are custom-made to customer specifications.
2. Professional Installation Services: In-house installation team provides professional installation of all shading products, ensuring optimal placement and operation.
3. Motorization and Motor Sales: Sale of motorized components and systems with 5-year warranty, including integration with home automation platforms.
4. Dealer Network Distribution: Manufacturing products for distribution through dealer network across North America, expanding reach beyond direct service areas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concord Shading Systems designs, manufactures, and professionally installs custom motorized and manual window shading systems including roller shades, drapery, architectural shades, skylight shades, cellular and roman shades, screens, shutters, and awnings. Every shade is custom-made to customer specifications and integrated with leading home automation platforms such as Lutron, Control4, Savant, and Somfy.

Product overview

Concord Shading Systems is a custom window coverings manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of bespoke shading solutions. Founded in 1984, the company provides eight distinct product categories: Roller Shades (light-blocking and sun screen variants), Drapery (manual or motorized systems via Nicole Draperies partnership), Architectural Shades (for A-frame, angled, and unique windows with their proprietary Constant Tension Spring System), Skylight Shades, Cellular and Roman Shades, Screens (including Centor and Granite Series), Shutters (security and standard), and Awnings/Exterior Shades. All products feature customization options and most offer motorization with integration to smart home platforms (Lutron, Control4, Savant). The company serves residential and commercial customers across Southern Ontario and operates a dealer network across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nicole Draperies by Concord: A partnership brand combining Concord Shading's technical expertise in shading systems with Nicole Draperies' decades of experience in custom drapery design and fabrication.

Products and services

• Roller Shades Versatile roller shades available in light-blocking/blackout and sun screen variants for glare control, privacy, or complete blackout in living spaces and offices. Supports motorization with integration to home automation systems.
• Drapery Custom window drapery systems available as manual or motorized, providing privacy, glare reduction, and blackout properties. Offered through partnership with Nicole Draperies.
• Architectural Shades Specialty shades for unique architectural spaces including A-frame roller shades, bottom-up shading, specialty blind configurations for angled windows, and image shading. Features the proprietary Constant Tension Spring System enabling shades up to 20 feet wide or tall.
• Skylight Shades Custom shading solutions for skylights available in cellular or Roman style shades, with partial or complete coverage options and motorization capabilities for hard-to-reach installations.
• Cellular and Roman Shades Honeycomb-style shades featuring air-trapping cellular construction for climate control and insulation. Available in bottom-up, top-down, or combination top-down/bottom-up operation.
• Screens Insect screening solutions including Granite Series motorized vertical screens with zip system up to 32 feet wide, retractable door screens, and Centor horizontal retractable screens up to 15 feet single width or 30 feet double width.
• Shutters Custom shutters in hardwood or PVC/vinyl materials, including security shutters for homes, cottages, and commercial units. Available with motorization and home automation integration; capable of blocking 99% of UV rays.
• Awnings and Exterior Shades Exterior shading solutions including custom awnings and retractable exterior shades providing sun protection, UV damage prevention, and heat reduction for decks, patios, and outdoor spaces. Features motorization and automation options.
• Professional Installation Services In-house team of installation experts provides professional installation of all Concord Shading products, ensuring optimal placement and operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• UV ray blocking up to 99% with certain shutter configurations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nicole Draperies (now Nicole Draperies by Concord)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Strategic partnership allowing Concord to expand its service offering to include custom soft drapery solutions while maintaining technical shading expertise. Nicole Draperies continues operating as its own brand, with both companies benefiting from shared resources and a consistent approach to quality and client service. Customers gain greater flexibility, deeper expertise, and a seamless experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in custom window coverings including blinds, shades, and shutters. Highly comparable as a manufacturer of motorized and manual shades across residential and commercial channels; Concord lists Hunter Douglas as a partner brand on its homepage, indicating both overlap and supplier-adjacency.
• Lutron Electronics: Leading manufacturer of lighting and motorized shading control systems for residential and commercial smart homes. Directly comparable in the motorized shading automation category and integrated into Concord's product offering as a technology partner.
• Somfy: Global leader in tubular motors and automated solutions for window coverings, awnings, and exterior screens. Comparable as the dominant supplier of motors used in Concord's motorized shading products and as a competitor in the broader automated-shading ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Shade-O-Matic: Canadian manufacturer of custom window blinds, shades, and shutters serving residential and commercial customers across North America. Closely comparable as a North American custom-shading manufacturer with similar product breadth and channel strategy.
• Insolroll Window Shading Systems: US-based manufacturer of custom architectural roller shades and motorized shading systems for residential and commercial projects. Directly comparable for architectural, oversized, and motorized shading applications targeting designers and architects.
• Draper, Inc. Manufacturer of window shades, projection screens, and architectural shading solutions for commercial and residential markets. Comparable as a long-established US manufacturer of custom roller shades and motorized systems with a dealer-based distribution model.
• Rollease Acmeda: Manufacturer of motorized shading components and systems, including roller blinds and architectural shades. Comparable as a competing supplier of motorized shade hardware and integrated shading systems across North America.

Emerging players

• Skyco Skylight Systems: Specialist manufacturer of skylight shades and custom shading for overhead glazing. Directly comparable to Concord's skylight shades product line and a focused competitor in the specialty architectural segment.
• Centor: Manufacturer of retractable insect screens and integrated shading/screening systems for large openings. Comparable to Concord's screens product line (large-format retractable screens) and an existing technology partner brand on Concord's site.

Regional players

• Budget Blinds: North American franchise network offering custom window coverings including shades, blinds, shutters, and drapery. Comparable in custom residential window treatments but operates through a franchise model rather than direct manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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