Rotterdam, March 13, 2007 -  Hunter Douglas, the world market leader in window coverings (Luxaflex®), and a major manufacturer of architectural products (Luxalon®), has acquired
3-Form, a US manufacturer of architectural products.

3-Form is a fast growing pioneer of decorative resin panels used for architectural applications. In 2006, the company had sales of USD 48 million and employs 310 people. 

The company is based in Salt Lake City, U.S.A. Management will remain unchanged.

The acquisition is expected to strengthen the global position of Hunter Douglas' architectural products business.

Hunter Douglas has its Head Office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and a Management Office in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Group is comprised of 166 companies with 65 manufacturing and 101 assembly operations in more than 100 countries. Hunter Douglas had sales in 2006 of USD 2,630 billion and has about 20,000 employees.

The shares of Hunter Douglas NV are traded on Euronext and Deutsche Börse.

For further information:

L. Reijtenbagh

Chief Financial Officer

Tel:  +31 10 486 9582

Fax: +31 10 486 9028

Email   : l.reijtenbagh@hdnv.nl

Website: www.hunterdouglas.com