Arthur James Jr.
Founder & PresidentProgressive ScreensArthur James, Jr. is the Founder and President of Progressive Screens, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Since founding the company in 2002, Arthur has built Progressive Screens into one of the industry's premier manufacturers of motorized exterior shading systems for both residential and commercial applications.
A visionary entrepreneur and innovator, Arthur is best known as the inventor of the patented MagnaTrack® floating-track system, a breakthrough technology that revolutionized the exterior screen industry by virtually eliminating the service issues commonly associated with traditional track systems. His commitment to engineering excellence and continuous innovation has helped establish MagnaTrack as one of the most recognized and respected brands in the outdoor living industry.
Throughout his career, Arthur has remained focused on delivering products that combine superior performance, exceptional quality, and long-term reliability. Under his leadership, Progressive Screens has earned a reputation for pioneering innovation, manufacturing excellence, and outstanding customer service, serving an extensive dealer network throughout North America and beyond.
Arthur's passion for innovation, strategic leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence continue to shape the future of outdoor living, driving advancements that set new standards for the industry while helping homeowners, architects, designers, and commercial clients create more comfortable, functional, and beautiful outdoor environments.
The Outdoor Opportunity: Building One Cohesive System from Structure to Control
Outdoor living is no longer a seasonal add-on. 65% of new homes built in 2024 included an outdoor living structure, up from 48% in 2019, and the U.S.
Outdoor living is no longer a seasonal add-on. 65% of new homes built in 2024 included an outdoor living structure, up from 48% in 2019, and the U.S. outdoor living market is on track to nearly double over the next decade. The spending is already ha
Outdoor living is no longer a seasonal add-on. 65% of new homes built in 2024 included an outdoor living structure, up from 48% in 2019, and the U.S. outdoor living market is on track to nearly double over the next decade. The spending is already happening. The trend is already here.
What hasn't kept pace is the integrator's role in it. Outdoor automation is one of the fastest-growing categories in residential integration and one of the least
Outdoor living is no longer a seasonal add-on. 65% of new homes built in 2024 included an outdoor living structure, up from 48% in 2019, and the U.S. outdoor living market is on track to nearly double over the next decade. The spending is already happening. The trend is already here.
What hasn't kept pace is the integrator's role in it. Outdoor automation is one of the fastest-growing categories in residential integration and one of the least consistently owned by integrators. Structure, enclosure, comfort, and control are typically sold as separate products by separate trades. The client gets a fragmented experience, and everyone leaves money on the table.
This panel puts all four disciplines on one stage: structure (StruXure), enclosure (Progressive Screens), comfort (Infratech), and control (Bond). Together they'll show you what a truly cohesive outdoor living system looks like, how to spec it, how to sell it, and how to position yourself as the professional who owns the conversation from day one. You'll leave with a clear system brief you can bring to your next outdoor project, and a playbook for getting to the table before the structure is even chosen.
Key takeaways:
- Outdoor living is one of the fastest-growing segments in residential construction. Integrators without an outdoor practice are leaving significant scope and margin behind.
- Structure, enclosure, comfort, and control must be coordinated from day one. Decisions at the structure and screen level directly shape what's possible in the automation and comfort layers.
- Sensors separate a motorized space from a smart one. Wind, rain, temperature, and UV inputs let the system respond to the environment in real time.
- Season extension is your strongest sales argument. A well-integrated system adds 3 to 4 months of usable time, a value end-users recognize immediately.
- The integrator's job is to lead the outdoor conversation. Builders and landscape architects are already in the room. Get to the table earlier, own the system brief, and use trade partnerships to expand your pipeline without adding marketing spend.
Panelists:
- Mike Conway, Infratech: Moderator
- Jennifer Kimble, StruXure: Panelist
- Arthur James Jr., Progressive Screens: Panelist
- Perry Fox, Bond Home: Panelist
Sponsored by Infratech
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