80 Years of

Manufacturing Excellence

BCM Architectural, a division of Ball Chain Mfg. Co., Inc., fabricates ShimmerScreen in Mount Vernon, New York, according to the industry’s highest production standards.   From humble beginnings in a family garage in 1938, our company has grown to employ nearly 100 people.  Our 70,000 square foot production facility houses the manufacturing operation, along with offices for the entire company, including the BCM Architectural division and the LogoTags promotional products division.  We produce more than 4 million feet of ball chain per week, and we are the only remaining company to manufacture ball chain in this country. Throughout our expansion, we have maintained a commitment to responsible business practices and the environment, earning certifications from both the Green Business Bureau and the International Organization for Standardization.

The ShimmerScreen product line empowers the artist with a wealth of styles, textures and colors to match your inspiration.  Applications from window treatments to art installations come to life with ShimmerScreen.  Use it to highlight shapes and contours or combine it with light to create an exquisite visual effect.  Flexible and versatile, ShimmerScreen divides space without introducing barriers or obstructions, making it the perfect design addition!