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United States Awning Celebrates 35-Year Relationship with Sunesta


Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022

United States Awning, a Sarasota-based specialty contractor that specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of awnings and other shade products has been the exclusive dealer in Southwest Florida for Sunesta Retractable Awnings for 35 years.

“Sunesta has been the established leader in retractable awnings from more than forty years and we’ve been a dealer for at least 35 years,” says Mark Schwalm, President of United States Awning Company.

Retractables are a convenient alternative to traditional awnings, especially in smaller spaces, that make it easy to control the amount of shade you enjoy as the day progresses. They’re available in manual or electronic modes, with options like an outdoor adjustable light bar or an infrared heater, and in over 260 different fabric configurations.

“United States Awning Company has been a dealer of ours since 1988,” says Gregg Jensen, Territory Sales Representative for the Gibraltar Industries Home Improvement Group. “They are one of our oldest active dealers and best partners. Over the years they have helped us improve our product lines by sharing what is trending in the exterior shade products space.”

Jensen continues, “What we really appreciate about them is their attention to detail and consumer satisfaction. All the reviews that get submitted to us from their customers are outstanding. Their longevity and respect are remarkable.”

About Sunesta

Since 1981, Sunesta® has led the American retractable shading industry in technological advances. We are dedicated to continuing this tradition of engineering excellence in all our products; every component, feature and option is designed with a focus on innovation.

Sunesta® is the first and only retractable awning manufacturer in the U.S.A. to receive the prestigious acceptance of Miami Dade County Product Approval and Florida Building Code Product Approval for all of our retractable patio awnings. Experts agree that these are the highest building code standards. Meeting these strict standards allows homeowners, builders, and architects to choose Sunesta® with confidence. For more information, visit www.sunesta.com.

About United States Awning

Founded in 1870 as United States Tent & Awning Co. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Awning has been in the shade business for more than 150 years. The company has been owned and operated by the same family since 1938 and relocated to Sarasota, Florida in 1957.

We serve residential homeowners and commercial building owners throughout Southwest Florida
by designing, fabricating, and installing fabric and metal awnings, retractable awnings, canopies, pergolas, and motorized louvered roofs. For more information, please visit our showroom located at 1935 18th Street in Sarasota or visit our website at www.unitedstatesawning.com.