Marketing Panes – Rory McNeil

Guest Profile: Rory McNeilRory McNeil, born in London to Scottish parents, embarked on his journey in the window coverings industry by hand-staining 2" wood blind slats, when wood slats didn't come pre-finished in the 70s. As part of the family business based in Scotland, he swiftly progressed to more intricate tasks like stapling roller shade fabrics onto wood rollers. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of Eclipse Blinds in Scotland, eventually establishing its US subsidiary in Miami in 1990, which distributed roller and vertical fabrics. Later, in California, he co-founded TechStyles, introducing innovative products like IllumaSheer, RomaSheer, and pioneering manufacturing techniques.Rory's online engagement led to the creation of Window-Pro in 1994, a virtual hub for window covering enthusiasts. In recent years, he founded Shading & Automation Solutions (SAS), rebranded Window-Pro to WindowShading.Pro in 2020, and continues to contribute to the industry's evolution.Other Notes/Links:To learn more about Rory McNeil visit: Window Shading Pro , Advance Textile Expo, and Sun Shading Expopssst.... want to be a guest on the show?Listen to other episodes Video https://youtu.be/WXCpGISYxZA