COMFORTEX PROMOTES JIM RICHARDSON TO TRAINING MANAGER

MAPLEWOOD, NY - Comfortex Window Fashions, a leading innovative manufacturer and fabricator of custom window treatment products for global distribution, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Richardson to Training Manager.

Richardson has been with Comfortex for 18 years and has held a variety of key positions including Production Manager and Technical Services Manager. Richardson helped develop the internal and Comfortex BlindCrafter training programs where he has served as a trainer since 1993. He is active in developing fabrication methods, demonstrates an ability to quickly understand new products and has an excellent rapport with customers.

In his new position, Richardson will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the training department while continuing to interact with the engineering team. He is a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and the State University of New York at Albany.

Richardson currently resides in Rexford with his wife Donna. They have two grown children.

Comfortex Window Fashions, founded in 1986, is an innovator in the window fashion industry. Thomas J. Marusak serves as President of Comfortex Corporation, and is also one of the original founders of the company. The company maintains its headquarters just north of Albany in Maplewood, New York, and operates manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona. The Comfortex complete line of cellular, roller, Roman and pleated shades, wood alloy blinds, plantation shutters, sheer window shadings and verticals is distributed in every state in the United States and in over 50 countries on five continents worldwide. Comfortex Window Fashions is committed to exceeding customer expectations by providing quality products and services, establishing excellent customer partnerships, developing innovative technologies and remaining a respected name in the window treatment industry. More information about these products may be found on the company web site at www.comfortex.com.

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