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Introducing Ascend - Mecho's New Sustainability Program
November 17, 2025
Ascend is our new sustainability framework that outlines our ongoing commitment to product innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Ascend is our new sustainability framework that outlines our ongoing commitment to product innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Mecho Partners with Legrand Wattstopper
October 28, 2025
Mecho and Legrand have announced a new integration between its Wattstopper lighting control systems and Mecho motorized and automated shades.
Mecho and Legrand have announced a new integration between its Wattstopper lighting control systems and Mecho motorized and automated shades.
Mecho Joins the Cisco Engineering Alliance
October 7, 2025
Demonstrating leadership in the industry, Mecho is furthering their partnership with Cisco, a global leader in networking and smart building technologies, to revolutionize smart building ecosystems.
Demonstrating leadership in the industry, Mecho is furthering their partnership with Cisco, a global leader in networking and smart building technologies, to revolutionize smart building ecosystems.
KlimaKover Pavilion: A New Paradigm for Cooling
October 1, 2025
Prioritizing eco-friendly initiatives, Mecho is proud to have partnered with Henning Larsen, an international design studio, to donate fixed shades for the KilmaKover prototype system located on New York's Governors Island.
Prioritizing eco-friendly initiatives, Mecho is proud to have partnered with Henning Larsen, an international design studio, to donate fixed shades for the KilmaKover prototype system located on New York's Governors Island.
MHT Technologies Partners with Mecho to Deliver Lighting and Shading in Smart Buildings
September 9, 2025
MHT Technologies, a pioneer in Power over Ethernet (PoE) and smart building systems, has partnered with Mecho, a leading innovator in commercial shading solutions. This collaboration brings together automated lighting and motorized shading through a single, cohesive platform....
MHT Technologies, a pioneer in Power over Ethernet (PoE) and smart building systems, has partnered with Mecho, a leading innovator in commercial shading solutions. This collaboration brings together automated lighting and motorized shading through a single, cohesive platform....
Understanding Certifications: What Cradle to Cradle, GreenGuard, Declare, and EPDs Mean for Your Project
March 18, 2025
At Mecho, we don’t just follow sustainability trends—we set them. Our commitment to material health, circular design, and product transparency is reflected in the certifications we pursue, ensuring that our shading solutions contribute to the well-being of occupants and the planet....
At Mecho, we don’t just follow sustainability trends—we set them. Our commitment to material health, circular design, and product transparency is reflected in the certifications we pursue, ensuring that our shading solutions contribute to the well-being of occupants and the planet....
Mecho Unveils First Ever EPDs for Motorized Shade Systems
December 11, 2024
At Mecho, sustainability is woven into every decision we make. We’ve consistently pushed for greater transparency and accountability in how our products are made and used. Now, we’ve hit another milestone: the first ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a motorized shade.
At Mecho, sustainability is woven into every decision we make. We’ve consistently pushed for greater transparency and accountability in how our products are made and used. Now, we’ve hit another milestone: the first ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a motorized shade.
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Shading Solutions for Higher Education
November 4, 2024
From multi-use university centers to state-of-the- art dormitories, creating environments that support students' health, well-being, and productivity is essential. Mecho’s innovative shading solutions offer the perfect blend of function, sustainability, and aesthetics, making them ideal for modern college campuses.....
From multi-use university centers to state-of-the- art dormitories, creating environments that support students' health, well-being, and productivity is essential. Mecho’s innovative shading solutions offer the perfect blend of function, sustainability, and aesthetics, making them ideal for modern college campuses.....
Mastering Acoustics with Superior Shading Solutions
August 19, 2024
Shading materials, particularly solar shades, are often overlooked yet can be significant contributors to acoustic performance. Adding shades significantly enhances sound-absorptive properties. The combination of the windowpane, the shade, and the air gap between them boosts sound absorption and reduces reverberation....
Shading materials, particularly solar shades, are often overlooked yet can be significant contributors to acoustic performance. Adding shades significantly enhances sound-absorptive properties. The combination of the windowpane, the shade, and the air gap between them boosts sound absorption and reduces reverberation....
Mecho Unveils EPDs for all Manual Shade Systems
February 20, 2024
With the unveiling of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across our entire suite of manual shade systems, paired with our wide array of Mecho shade cloths, we are excited to announce this industry-first for EPD’s for complete shade assemblies....
With the unveiling of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across our entire suite of manual shade systems, paired with our wide array of Mecho shade cloths, we are excited to announce this industry-first for EPD’s for complete shade assemblies....
How Mindful Materials Has Made Sustainability Goals Achievable
February 7, 2023
As the importance of sustainable materials selection has grown from a trend to a standard, architects, designers, contractors, and developers have been challenged to make design choices and evaluate building materials for material health and transparency.
As the importance of sustainable materials selection has grown from a trend to a standard, architects, designers, contractors, and developers have been challenged to make design choices and evaluate building materials for material health and transparency.
Mecho Introduces Our First Ever Environmental Product Declarations
September 13, 2023
We are excited to share our latest investment in understanding the environmental impact of our business: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These reports, initiated by product manufacturers, offer valuable insights into a product's environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle.
We are excited to share our latest investment in understanding the environmental impact of our business: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These reports, initiated by product manufacturers, offer valuable insights into a product's environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle.
First-Ever Preferred Automation Dealers Announced!
March 16, 2023
Mecho is proud to announce Interior Services, Design Team, and Peninsulators as our first-ever Preferred Automation Dealers...
Mecho is proud to announce Interior Services, Design Team, and Peninsulators as our first-ever Preferred Automation Dealers...
Mecho Reaches Another Milestone - The First-Ever Cradle to Cradle Certified Motorized Shade System
March 31, 2022
Mecho’s Electroshade iQ2-AC & DC motors are the first-ever Motorized Shade System that is C2C Certified® at the Bronze level!...
Mecho’s Electroshade iQ2-AC & DC motors are the first-ever Motorized Shade System that is C2C Certified® at the Bronze level!...
Let the Light In - 3 Ways That Natural Lighting May Improve Your Business!
March 17, 2022
With the winter blues in full effect and a new study finding that Americans are spending 90% of their time indoors, natural light has become a need in every building. A survey by an HR advisory firm published in the Harvard Business Review shows access to natural light is the number one attribute workers want.....
With the winter blues in full effect and a new study finding that Americans are spending 90% of their time indoors, natural light has become a need in every building. A survey by an HR advisory firm published in the Harvard Business Review shows access to natural light is the number one attribute workers want.....
Office Super Bowl Party get a little out of hand?
February 15, 2022
Did the get together get a little out of hand? Are there new spots or unexplainable marks on your shade cloth? Mecho has you covered. All of our commercial shade cloths are easily cleaned and disinfected in 4 easy steps....
Did the get together get a little out of hand? Are there new spots or unexplainable marks on your shade cloth? Mecho has you covered. All of our commercial shade cloths are easily cleaned and disinfected in 4 easy steps....