Sunesta Shade Systems

2009 Introduced the SmartCode custom product ID number

2009 Introduced Sunstyle retractable patio awning

2008 Introduced the 14'8" patio awning projection

2007 Introduced a four cable patio awning arm

2002 Introduced Plug-in Shade^TM motor, which uses an ordinary AC outlet

1998 Introduced first company-specific fabric book

1998 Achieved 5-workday production turnaround

1992 Established 5-year motor exchange program to replace motors under warranty

1990 Introduced the first two cable arm with PVC coverings

1988 Introduced The Sunlight patio awning

1986 Introduced weatherproof plug-in motor controls

1985 Introduced gear stops to prevent over-extending the awning

1983 Created first Sunesta exclusive fabric collection

1982 Introduced The Sunbrero and The Sundrop window and door models

1981 Achieved 10-workday production turnaround

1981 Offered the first colored frames

1981 Developed miniature working retractable awning model to help homeowners envision how an awning functions

1981 Introduced ready-to-install complete awning systems (The Sunesta) through a dealer network