Our Story
Quality isn’t just a catchphrase, it’s our heritage
With almost half a century of excellence in crafting fine window furnishings, Norman’s quality has made it famous. It’s what drives Norman to innovate and why you can see it in every detail. We cultivate our own forests, make our own components, and weave our own cords – at Norman everything matters, and anything is possible.
Where it all started
Founded by Norman Nien in 1974, our company has grown from a small specialised window blinds maker to a world-class manufacturer. Offering exceptional value to customers has been the core philosophy driving our inspiring expansion.
Our team
Together with approximately 11,000 employees, the “state of the art” manufacturing facilities in China all synchronised with an international marketing approach, we provide our global customers with a wide selection of beautiful and functional window covering solutions.
At Norman everything matters, and anything is possible.
Our values
Norman strives to exceed the highest industry standards – that’s why Norman is focused on leading the industry in quality, service, selection and value.
From patented performance, award-winning product designs, to socially responsible processes in manufacturing and forestry, Norman has a history of defining the future.
We care
As an active participant in the WCMA ‘Best for Kids’ certification programme, all Norman window furnishings with the ‘Best for Kids’ designation have been rigorously tested. Moreover, all Norman products are free from lead and soluble heavy metals. They also meet or exceed strict international and European standards for off-gassing of harmful chemicals.
Sustainability and reducing our footprint on the environment are also a core philosophy of all products manufactured by Norman. Materials that are recyclable or made from renewable resources are always our first choice, and consideration is taken from the forest through to landfill.
Vision, mission and values
Our vision
We stand proud as the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of shutters, blinds and shades.
Norman’s goal is to become the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of shutters, blinds and shades, providing window covering retailers with a trusted source of quality, innovative and world competitive window covering products.
Our mission
We make quality, beautiful and functional window covering solutions affordable and accessible to all.
This will be achieved by working in close partnership with reputable window covering retailers throughout the nation, creating seamless supply chains to consumers delivering fast, efficient and reliable service.
Our values
- Understand your work and do it to the best of your ability
- Adopt long term thinking and decision making
- Generate value for your company and customers
- Focus on the solution not the problem
- Be respectful, humble and show empathy
- Be a team player and support your colleagues
- Challenge our customers and suppliers to grow and develop
- Demonstrate commitment and resilience
- Keep it simple
- Grow and make sure you have some fun along the way
