Window Film Magazine https://windowfilmmag.com/ Architectural, Auto, Decorative, Paint Protection and Security Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:14:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://windowfilmmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Screen-Shot-2016-08-22-at-2.02.44-PM-32x32.png Window Film Magazine https://windowfilmmag.com/ 32 32 No Storefront, No Problem: How Tint Shops Find Customers on the Move https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/no-storefront-no-problem-how-tint-shops-find-customers-on-the-move/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/no-storefront-no-problem-how-tint-shops-find-customers-on-the-move/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:45:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23670 A traditional storefront gives customers something tangible to see. Signage is visible from the roadway, and customers headed to the shop will easily know when they have arrived. But what happens if a shop doesn’t have a traditional storefront? How can installers find customers? One mobile shop owner asked this very question in an industry […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/no-storefront-no-problem-how-tint-shops-find-customers-on-the-move/feed/ 0 When to Say No: The Jobs That Cost More Than They Pay https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/when-to-say-no-the-jobs-that-cost-more-than-they-pay/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/when-to-say-no-the-jobs-that-cost-more-than-they-pay/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:24:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23667 Not every job is a good job. That’s something most of us learn over time, but it’s not always easy to apply in the moment. That’s especially true when the schedule isn’t full. When business slows down, saying yes feels productive. It fills the calendar, keeps things moving and gives a sense of momentum. But […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/when-to-say-no-the-jobs-that-cost-more-than-they-pay/feed/ 0 Johnson Window Films Returns for the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/johnson-window-films-returns-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/johnson-window-films-returns-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:20:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23664 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off ™ (WFCT) welcomes returning sponsor Johnson Window Films to the exhibition floor. The emerald level sponsor will showcase its latest products and services in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026, on the WFCT exhibition floor. Johnson Window Films was founded as a window film manufacturer in 1973, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/johnson-window-films-returns-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/feed/ 0 Eastman Announces LLumar Brand Refresh https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/eastman-announces-llumar-brand-refresh/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/eastman-announces-llumar-brand-refresh/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:17:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23661 Eastman has announced a refreshed brand identity for LLumar to better reflect the company’s evolution and premium vision. The update includes a modernized logo that emphasizes the unique LLumar name, a refined color palette and typography and a refreshed visual style. “We raised the bar to meet premium expectations,” says Todd Masinelli, marcom and digital […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/eastman-announces-llumar-brand-refresh/feed/ 1 Tinting Glass, Scaling Walls: One Installer’s Dual Path https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/tinting-glass-scaling-walls-one-installers-dual-path/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/tinting-glass-scaling-walls-one-installers-dual-path/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23654 By day, Tyler Brooks is a full-time film installer. In his off-hours, he’s a medal-winning climber. Both disciplines require precision and a solid grip, and Brooks undertakes each with symbrachydactyly: A condition he’s had since birth that means he’s missing half the fingers on his left hand. Tyler Brooks is also the son of Chris […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/tinting-glass-scaling-walls-one-installers-dual-path/feed/ 0 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes Two Returning Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-two-returning-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-two-returning-sponsors/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23649 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes Geoshield and TintingInsurance.com to the event taking place in San Antonio, Aug.27–29, 2026. The companies will showcase their latest products and services on the WFCT exhibition floor. Ruby Sponsor Geoshield was founded in 2005 and manufactures high-performance window and paint protection films engineered for clarity, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-two-returning-sponsors/feed/ 0 The Hidden Cost of Tinting: Time to Talk About Health https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-hidden-cost-of-tinting-time-to-talk-about-health/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-hidden-cost-of-tinting-time-to-talk-about-health/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23644 Walk into any tint shop in America early in the morning, and you’ll see the same thing. A tinter rolling up the bay door with one hand, balancing coffee and an energy drink in the other, body already tight before the day even starts. By 10 a.m., he’s twisted sideways in the back seat of a car, heat building, sweat running down […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/the-hidden-cost-of-tinting-time-to-talk-about-health/feed/ 1 SPONSORED: EPD’s 3M Decorative Film Offerings https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/sponsored-epds-3m-decorative-film-offerings/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/sponsored-epds-3m-decorative-film-offerings/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:26:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23640 3M Company manufactures several lines of decorative glass films: FASARA, Dusted and Frosted Crystal and Dichroic. Available in over 100 “flavors,” 3M Decorative Glass Films are great alternatives to costly sandblasted or specialized glass. Most types of 3M decorative film can be easily computer-cut. EPD distributes the entire line of 3M decorative films and sells […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/sponsored-epds-3m-decorative-film-offerings/feed/ 0 “It’s Humbling”: Film Company Celebrates Golden Anniversary https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/its-humbling-film-company-celebrates-golden-anniversary/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/its-humbling-film-company-celebrates-golden-anniversary/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:04:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23633 50 years ago, two 23-year-olds with a passion for detailing had a small building, one employee and a dream. Now, the business they founded has expanded to about 300 employees at three locations. Jack Snyder and Gary Stephenson met in high school and then worked for the same automotive graphics company after graduation. Both grew […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/its-humbling-film-company-celebrates-golden-anniversary/feed/ 1 Talk it Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/talk-it-out/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/talk-it-out/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:51:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23629 My family members are absolutely terrible at communicating important information to each other, as you might have been able to tell from my last blog on skin cancer awareness. I haven’t found out about several major health issues with my siblings or parents until days or even weeks later. I’ll admit, the problem goes both […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/talk-it-out/feed/ 0 WFCT Competitor Registration Now Open https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/wfct-competitor-registration-now-open/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/wfct-competitor-registration-now-open/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:30:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23626 Competitor registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The event will take place Aug. 27–29, with pre-event education scheduled for Aug. 26, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio Competing Installers interested in competing for the title of “World’s Best” may participate in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/wfct-competitor-registration-now-open/feed/ 0 Fellers Appoints Steve Cavin as the New CEO https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/fellers-appoints-steve-cavin-as-the-new-ceo/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/fellers-appoints-steve-cavin-as-the-new-ceo/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:28:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23623 Fellers LLC, a national distributor serving the sign and graphics, automotive films and printing industries, has named Steve Cavin as its new CEO. In this role, Cavin will lead the company’s strategic direction and oversee its day-to-day operations. Cavin is a sales executive with more than 20 years of experience building, scaling and revitalizing high-performing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/fellers-appoints-steve-cavin-as-the-new-ceo/feed/ 0 Roland DG Americas Announces Key Personnel Changes https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/roland-dg-americas-announces-key-personnel-changes/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/roland-dg-americas-announces-key-personnel-changes/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:23:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23620 Roland DG’s Americas business unit has announced several key personnel changes. These developments support the digital imaging technology leader’s recent formation of a New Market Office, led by Roland DG Chief Strategy Officer Andrew Oransky. “These important changes, which include the promotion of several Roland DGA staff members as well as the addition of new […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/roland-dg-americas-announces-key-personnel-changes/feed/ 0 A Slippery Choice: Brands of Preference for Slip Solution https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/a-slippery-choice-brands-of-preference-for-slip-solution/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/a-slippery-choice-brands-of-preference-for-slip-solution/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:38:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23612 While one dish soap or baby shampoo is often just as good as another for washing dishes or even babies, that isn’t necessarily the case when it’s used for installing film. It turns out, tinters are just as picky about the brand of soap they use in slip solution as they are about the type […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/a-slippery-choice-brands-of-preference-for-slip-solution/feed/ 0 Two Topaz Sponsors Welcomed to the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/two-topaz-sponsors-welcomed-to-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/two-topaz-sponsors-welcomed-to-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:36:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23607 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes two Topaz sponsors to the exhibition floor. These sponsors will showcase their latest products and services in San Antonio on the WFCT exhibition floor in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026. Eye Magnet Management was founded more than 20 years ago by Patric Fransko. The company […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/two-topaz-sponsors-welcomed-to-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/feed/ 0 What’s In a Name? How You Represent Your Business Matters https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/whats-in-a-name-how-you-represent-your-business-matters/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/whats-in-a-name-how-you-represent-your-business-matters/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:36:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23604 I talk to shop owners all the time whose business names have nothing to do with what they do, or are simply cliché. They tend to follow this pattern: “Clear Bra Something;” “Detail Wizard;” or “Auto Detailing Mastery.” Those names might work if you only plan on offering the services described, but what happens when […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/whats-in-a-name-how-you-represent-your-business-matters/feed/ 0 New Bill Could Shake Up State’s Tint Rules https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/new-bill-could-shake-up-states-tint-rules/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/new-bill-could-shake-up-states-tint-rules/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:35:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23601 A bill making its way through one Southern state’s legislative body would loosen some tint restrictions while adding others. HB 1022 was first introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives in January. According to the legislative schedule, it has passed its first House review and is now being reviewed by the Senate. HB 1022 addresses […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/new-bill-could-shake-up-states-tint-rules/feed/ 0 Window Film Depot Named 2026 3M National Dealer of the Year for Architectural Film Solutions https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/window-film-depot-named-2026-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-architectural-film-solutions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/window-film-depot-named-2026-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-architectural-film-solutions/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:35:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23597 3M has named Window Film Depot its 2026 National Window Film Dealer of the Year. The award recognizes the top dealer of architectural window film and surface solutions in the United States within the multi-market category. The honor was presented during the annual 3M National Dealer Meeting held in Minneapolis on February 25, 2026. Krissy Mosby, president […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/04/window-film-depot-named-2026-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-architectural-film-solutions/feed/ 0 SPONSORED: Madico SafetyShield G2 https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/sponsored-madico-safetyshield-g2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/sponsored-madico-safetyshield-g2/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:29:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23593 SafetyShield G2 represents years of focused innovation, dedicated to setting a new standard in safety film system performance – driven by a single goal: to better protect what matters most. Tested against the toughest standards – SafetyShield G2 has been independently tested by an accredited third party against the most stringent standards, including ASTM F […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/sponsored-madico-safetyshield-g2/feed/ 0 How the Fuel Shortage Could Affect the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/how-the-fuel-shortage-could-affect-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/how-the-fuel-shortage-could-affect-the-window-film-industry/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:32:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23587 The world is currently in the biggest oil supply chain disruption since the 1950s, CNBC reports. The most obvious evidence of this lies in gas prices, which have jumped 20% since the middle of March. The window film industry may also feel these effects, and not only because of gas prices. CNBC reports that oil […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/how-the-fuel-shortage-could-affect-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 0 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes Terminax https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-terminax/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-terminax/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:22:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23579 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes Terminax as a Diamond sponsor. The company will showcase its latest products and services in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026, on the WFCT exhibition floor. Terminax is known for its high-performance paint protection film (PPF) that integrates coating technologies and proprietary coloring techniques. California-based Terminax also provides automotive window film and has branches in the United […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-terminax/feed/ 0 When Business Slows Down: The Decisions That Define Every Window Film Dealer https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/when-business-slows-down-the-decisions-that-define-every-window-film-dealer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/when-business-slows-down-the-decisions-that-define-every-window-film-dealer/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:18:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23576 Every window film business hits a slowdown at some point, whether owners want to admit it or not. It’s moments like that where you start to see what it really takes to navigate the changing tides of this industry. A Moment That Forces You to Pay Attention I remember looking at the Palmetto Protection Films […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/when-business-slows-down-the-decisions-that-define-every-window-film-dealer/feed/ 0 Automaker Issues Recall for Too-Dark Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/automaker-issues-recall-for-too-dark-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/automaker-issues-recall-for-too-dark-tint/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23572 Ferrari has issued a voluntary recall of certain vehicles due to tint issues, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ferrari North America Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 12Cilindri vehicles. The rear and side windows have less than 70% light transmittance, the report says, which can obscure the driver’s visibility. The recall affects about 80 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/automaker-issues-recall-for-too-dark-tint/feed/ 0 Inside Jobs: One Installer’s Experience with Florida’s Most Private, High-End Homes https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/inside-jobs-one-installers-experience-with-floridas-most-private-high-end-homes/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/inside-jobs-one-installers-experience-with-floridas-most-private-high-end-homes/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:55:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23563 Florida wears many hats. It’s the land of alligators, hurricanes, swamps, beautiful beaches, retired seasonal vacationers and news headlines beginning with two infamous words: “Florida Man.” The Sunshine State is also home to exclusive wealthy neighborhoods, something one local tinter knows all too well. Chris Brooks owns Kauff’s Signs, Wraps, & Tint in Palm Beach […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/inside-jobs-one-installers-experience-with-floridas-most-private-high-end-homes/feed/ 1 What’s Your Business Model? https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-your-business-model/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-your-business-model/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:39:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23558 When I first started 36 years ago, everybody just tinted windows. That was it. There was no social media. No YouTube. No Facebook groups. No influencers. You learned from other people in the shop, or you figured it out yourself. Look at us now. We have a ton of social media platforms where tint experts […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-your-business-model/feed/ 0 WFCT 2026 Hotel Room Blocks Now Available in San Antonio https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/wfct-2026-hotel-room-blocks-now-available-in-san-antonio/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/wfct-2026-hotel-room-blocks-now-available-in-san-antonio/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:31:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23555 The 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) will take place August 27–29, with pre-event education scheduled for August 26, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. WFCT brings together professionals from across the window film sector, along with experts in paint protection, vinyl wraps and ceramic coatings, for several days […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/wfct-2026-hotel-room-blocks-now-available-in-san-antonio/feed/ 0 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes Midwest Marketing https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-midwest-marketing/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-midwest-marketing/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:25:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23553 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes Midwest Marketing as its latest exhibitor. The company will showcase its latest products and services in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026, on the WFCT exhibition floor. Midwest Marketing is one of the few independent U.S.-based distributors of Madico products serving the Great Lakes region. The company includes four brands: Midwest Marketing Distribution and Fabrication, an auto and truck accessory and customization shop; and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-midwest-marketing/feed/ 0 “I Live Life Faster”: Mike Burke’s Battle with Skin Cancer https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/i-live-life-faster-mike-burkes-battle-with-skin-cancer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/i-live-life-faster-mike-burkes-battle-with-skin-cancer/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:04:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23526 “If there’s one thing I want people to remember about me, it’s that I f***ing love window tinting,” says Mike Burke. “That’s my legacy.” The owner of Sun Stoppers has to think about his legacy sooner than most, though, as he’s fighting an aggressive form of skin cancer. Mother Knows Best Burke has known he […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/i-live-life-faster-mike-burkes-battle-with-skin-cancer/feed/ 2 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes Three More Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-three-more-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-three-more-sponsors/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:01:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23538 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) proudly welcomes three additional Topaz sponsors for the event taking place in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026. These companies will showcase their latest products and services on the WFCT exhibition floor. Cosmo Films USA is a start-up manufacturer and global provider of professional-grade window films and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-three-more-sponsors/feed/ 0 Some Things are Worth a Phone Call https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/some-things-are-worth-a-phone-call/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/some-things-are-worth-a-phone-call/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:57:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23522 Around five years ago, I was enjoying some free time lounging on my couch when my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen to check the notification and saw it was a text from my father. “Hi Sunshine,” it read. “I just wanted to let you know that they got all the cancerous spots off […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/some-things-are-worth-a-phone-call/feed/ 0 What’s in the Bottle? Tinters Weigh in on Slip Solution https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-in-the-bottle-tinters-weigh-in-on-slip-solution/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-in-the-bottle-tinters-weigh-in-on-slip-solution/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:47:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23513 Window tinting is a business defined by specialized films, technical skill and exacting standards. Yet one of the most essential ingredients in many installers’ toolkits can come from as mundane a place as the kitchen sink. Responses to a recent Window Film magazine social media post reveal just how varied tinters’ slip solution preferences really […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/whats-in-the-bottle-tinters-weigh-in-on-slip-solution/feed/ 1 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off Welcomes Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-tint-off-welcomes-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-tint-off-welcomes-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:47:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23510 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) proudly welcomes Eastman Performance Films as a Ruby sponsor for the event taking place in San Antonio, August 27–29, 2026. The company will showcase its latest products and services on the WFCT exhibition floor. Eastman Performance Films is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-tint-off-welcomes-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Strategic Decision Making in the Window Film Industry: Leading With Clarity in a High-Trust Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/strategic-decision-making-in-the-window-film-industry-leading-with-clarity-in-a-high-trust-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/strategic-decision-making-in-the-window-film-industry-leading-with-clarity-in-a-high-trust-business/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:46:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23506 Leadership decisions carry more weight than ever in today’s window film industry. Markets evolve quickly, customer expectations rise and technology continues to advance. Strategic decision-making is not about predicting every shift. It is about building a mindset that prepares your business to adapt with confidence. At American Window Film, where we work on residential and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/strategic-decision-making-in-the-window-film-industry-leading-with-clarity-in-a-high-trust-business/feed/ 0 IWFA Elects 2026 Board of Directors, Officer Positions https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/iwfa-elects-2026-board-of-directors-officer-positions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/iwfa-elects-2026-board-of-directors-officer-positions/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:46:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23504 The International Window Film Association (IWFA) recently held its first board of directors meeting of 2026, finalizing the slate of representatives and officers. The board, composed of volunteers from across the window film industry, serves as the association’s worldwide voice, officials said. IWFA’s board is comprised of individuals from the manufacturer, distributor and dealer membership […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/iwfa-elects-2026-board-of-directors-officer-positions/feed/ 0 Fullsteam Ahead? Tech Company Buys Tint Wiz https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/fullsteam-ahead-tech-company-buys-tint-wiz/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/fullsteam-ahead-tech-company-buys-tint-wiz/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:22:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23499 Tint Wiz has been sold to the software and payment technology development company Fullsteam. Tint Wiz CEO Erik Devash says the acquisition took place in September of 2025, and Tint Wiz officially informed customers on March 2. Tint Wiz will continue to operate as an independent company, now with access to more resources, according to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/03/fullsteam-ahead-tech-company-buys-tint-wiz/feed/ 0 Deepest Savings for the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ End February 28 https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/deepest-savings-for-wfct-2026-end-february-28/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/deepest-savings-for-wfct-2026-end-february-28/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:09:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23494 Act now: February 28 is the final day to lock in early-bird pricing when registering for the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Don’t miss your chance to secure the deepest discounts before prices increase.  There’s no better place to stay ahead of the latest industry developments, build valuable professional connections and participate in top-tier educational programming designed specifically for professionals in the automotive, architectural, decorative, security […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/deepest-savings-for-wfct-2026-end-february-28/feed/ 0 The Road Less Traveled: Where Unexpected Journeys Lead https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-road-less-traveled-where-unexpected-journeys-lead/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-road-less-traveled-where-unexpected-journeys-lead/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:45:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23482 Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a two-part series. Click here to read the first one. The shortest distance between two points might be a straight line, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the best path. For many installers, it’s the scenic route that guided them to success. Window Film magazine is spotlighting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-road-less-traveled-where-unexpected-journeys-lead/feed/ 0 Gearing Up for Spring: Finalize Your Processes for Success https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/gearing-up-for-spring-finalize-your-processes-for-success/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/gearing-up-for-spring-finalize-your-processes-for-success/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:45:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23478 Spring is the peak season across the window film industry. Consumer demand for automotive tint, paint protection film (PPF), residential and commercial solar control, safety and security, and decorative applications rise with the temperatures. Phones ring more often. Walk-ins increase. Online quote requests multiply. Schedules fill quickly. Despite all this chaos, spring doesn’t create operational […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/gearing-up-for-spring-finalize-your-processes-for-success/feed/ 0 International Window Film Association to Sponsor Education Day at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/international-window-film-association-to-sponsor-education-day-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/international-window-film-association-to-sponsor-education-day-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:44:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23475 The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is returning as an emerald-level sponsor of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ event and as the official sponsor of the highly anticipated IWFA Education Day. The IWFA is a nonprofit trade association providing unbiased educational information about window film and its many benefits. As a unified body of dealers, distributors, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/international-window-film-association-to-sponsor-education-day-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Beyond Barriers: Tinters Build Legacies Despite Challenges, Bias https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/beyond-barriers-tinters-build-legacies-despite-challenges-bias/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/beyond-barriers-tinters-build-legacies-despite-challenges-bias/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:41:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23467 Editor’s note: This article is the first in a two-part series. Success in the window film industry rarely comes easily. Many accomplished tinters have found their paths hindered by a lack of resources or struggles to make ends meet. They’ve had to display courage, resilience and determination to succeed in a competitive field. In honor […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/beyond-barriers-tinters-build-legacies-despite-challenges-bias/feed/ 0 Sitting with the Cool Kids https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/sitting-with-the-cool-kids/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/sitting-with-the-cool-kids/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:41:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23464 My apartment building is set up in such a nonsensical way that I feel like I’m in a sitcom. All the apartment entrances are at right angles to each other and no more than a foot apart. If you try to leave your apartment at the same time as your neighbor, you end up running […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/sitting-with-the-cool-kids/feed/ 0 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes New Ruby Sponsor  https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:34:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23459 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes Global Hi-Tech Films, Inc. to the show floor, August 27-29, 2026, in San Antonio.  Global Hi-Tech Films, Inc. is a paint protection film, automotive window film and architectural window film provider. The company was founded in 1996 and has a presence in more than 90 countries.  Registration is open […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Use It or Refuse It? Installers Weigh In on Customer-Supplied Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/use-it-or-refuse-it-installers-weigh-in-on-customer-supplied-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/use-it-or-refuse-it-installers-weigh-in-on-customer-supplied-tint/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:17:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23436 “How much should I charge if a customer brings their own film?” a tinter asked in an industry Facebook group recently. Over 100 people responded, offering varied and sometimes contradictory advice. Window Film spoke with several commenters to get their perspectives. Just Say “No”… Sort Of Brandin Hall of Clean Tintz in Fort Walton Beach, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/use-it-or-refuse-it-installers-weigh-in-on-customer-supplied-tint/feed/ 0 Getting Your Detailing Business Ready for AEO, AI Summaries and LLM Mentions https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/getting-your-detailing-business-ready-for-aeo-ai-summaries-and-llm-mentions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/getting-your-detailing-business-ready-for-aeo-ai-summaries-and-llm-mentions/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:47:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23433 The automotive detailing and protection industry is in the midst of a significant shift in how customers find and choose shops. With 65% of searches now ending without clicks and artificial intelligence (AI) overviews showing up in 16% of Google desktop searches, your business has to adapt, or risk disappearing from where customers are looking. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/getting-your-detailing-business-ready-for-aeo-ai-summaries-and-llm-mentions/feed/ 0 “Marco The Film Trainer” Leaves XPEL, Joins Tintertainment https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/marco-the-film-trainer-leaves-xpel-joins-tintertainment/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/marco-the-film-trainer-leaves-xpel-joins-tintertainment/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:44:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23428 Marco Cazorla has left XPEL as Tintertainment acquires his “The Film Trainer” brand, according to a recent announcement. Tintertainment and Cazorla posted a statement on social media Feb. 6 announcing the acquisition. Cazorla, widely known as Marco The Film Trainer, will assume an expanded leadership role in his new position at Tintertainment. He will serve […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/marco-the-film-trainer-leaves-xpel-joins-tintertainment/feed/ 0 New York Legislation Could Ease Vehicle Window Tint Restrictions https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/new-york-legislation-could-ease-vehicle-window-tint-restrictions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/new-york-legislation-could-ease-vehicle-window-tint-restrictions/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:31:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23424 The Empire State has some of the strictest tint laws in the country, but a bill slowly making its way through the New York legislature may legalize a lower level of visible light transmittance (VLT). New York currently bans tint with less than 70% VLT. As in many states, law enforcement can pull over and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/new-york-legislation-could-ease-vehicle-window-tint-restrictions/feed/ 0 Hello, My Name Is… https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/hello-my-name-is/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/hello-my-name-is/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:20:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23380 Editor’s Note: This is Abby Bowman’s debut “Tint Takes” blog post as editor of Window Film magazine.  I know what you’re probably thinking: “Who is this chick? What does she know about window film?” My honest answer is “not much.” But hear me out. I’m not completely ignorant. I’ve attended the International Window Film Conference […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/hello-my-name-is/feed/ 0 Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:03:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23420 Early bird registration is now open for competitors and attendees at the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT), set to return to the dynamic city of San Antonio, Texas. WFCT is taking place August 27–29, 2026, with a dedicated pre-event education day on August 26. It is the premier event for professionals in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/02/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-international-window-film-conference/feed/ 0 Buried in Snow, Not Business: Film Shops Push Through Winter’s Worst https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/buried-in-snow-not-business-film-shops-push-through-winters-worst/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/buried-in-snow-not-business-film-shops-push-through-winters-worst/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:37:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23405 A massive snowstorm dumped up to 2 feet of snow across much of the United States this past weekend, topping it off with a layer of freezing rain that left many stuck in their homes and out of their businesses for several days. Window Film magazine checked in with some film companies to see how […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/buried-in-snow-not-business-film-shops-push-through-winters-worst/feed/ 1 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Welcomes New Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-sponsors/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:37:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23390 The 2026 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) welcomes the first sponsors coming to San Antonio, August 27-29, 2026. These companies will display their products and services on the WFCT exhibition floor. Ruby Sponsor Madico, Inc. is an American manufacturer of premium window and protective films for automotive, architectural, and safety segments. The Florida-based […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/the-2026-international-window-film-conference-welcomes-new-sponsors/feed/ 0 Abby Bowman Named Editor of Window Film and PPFMag https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/abby-bowman-named-editor-of-window-film-and-ppfmag/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/abby-bowman-named-editor-of-window-film-and-ppfmag/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:37:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23387 Key Media & Research (KMR), publisher of Window Film magazine, PPFmag and the Focus on Film e-newsletter, has named Abby Bowman editor of the publications. Bowman has been with the company since 2023 and has also served as editor of AGRR™ magazine and the glassBYTEs e-newsletter. Bowman has a bachelor of science in journalism from […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/abby-bowman-named-editor-of-window-film-and-ppfmag/feed/ 0 A Badass Inheritance https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/a-badass-inheritance/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/a-badass-inheritance/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:36:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23384 A letter from the publisher: The role of editor has changed constantly since it first emerged in the late 15th century. In those days, editors worked mostly on religious texts and manuscripts. The first true magazine, published in 1660, was also theological in nature. It was followed within a decade by the first “entertainment-type” publication. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/a-badass-inheritance/feed/ 0 Tint Pros/Platinum Auto Wraps WA Launches 3rd Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tint-pros-platinum-auto-wraps-wa-launches-3rd-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tint-pros-platinum-auto-wraps-wa-launches-3rd-location/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:36:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23376 Tint Pros/Platinum Auto Wraps has launched a third location, joining two earlier sites in Minnesota. The new location in Vancouver, Washington, offers window tinting, paint protection film (PPF), vehicle wraps and ceramic coatings. Nick Liubimov of Tint Pros/Platinum Auto Wraps, Washington, plans to make the newest location for the United Application Standards Group (UASG)-certified business […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tint-pros-platinum-auto-wraps-wa-launches-3rd-location/feed/ 0 Room to Grow: How One Company’s Expansion Reflects Decades of Success https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/room-to-grow-how-one-companys-expansion-reflects-decades-of-success/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/room-to-grow-how-one-companys-expansion-reflects-decades-of-success/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:38:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23361 “If you build it, they will come,” says Hunter Garwood, quoting the 1989 film Field of Dreams. Though this southern tint shop is closer to the Bull Durham stadium than that of Field of Dreams, the “build it” part is well underway. As the general manager of All Pro Window Films, Hunter Garwood says that’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/room-to-grow-how-one-companys-expansion-reflects-decades-of-success/feed/ 6 Key Media & Research Honors Erin Harris with Award for Extraordinary Service https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/key-media-research-honors-erin-harris-with-award-for-extraordinary-service/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/key-media-research-honors-erin-harris-with-award-for-extraordinary-service/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:52:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23358 Key Media & Research (KMR), parent company to Window Film Magazine, announced that Erin Harris, advertising coordinator, received the company’s 2025 Award for Extraordinary Service. Harris has been with the company since 2005. As advertising coordinator, she is the primary point of contact and leading service provider for the company’s customers. In 2025, her role […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/key-media-research-honors-erin-harris-with-award-for-extraordinary-service/feed/ 0 Madico to Acquire Johnson Window Films https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/madico-to-acquire-johnson-window-films/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/madico-to-acquire-johnson-window-films/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23355 Madico Inc. and Johnson Window Films Inc. announced today that Madico has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Johnson Laminating & Coating and Johnson Window Films. Alan Johnson founded the Johnson family of brands in 1973, starting with Johnson Laminating & Coating and later expanding to Johnson Window Films. The company has produced window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/madico-to-acquire-johnson-window-films/feed/ 0 ‘Shoot Your Shot’: How a Utah Tint Shop Gave Back in a Big Way https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/shoot-your-shot-how-a-utah-tint-shop-gave-back-in-a-big-way/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/shoot-your-shot-how-a-utah-tint-shop-gave-back-in-a-big-way/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:21:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23349 As the old saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. And when it hands you a spare XBOX, you do a giveaway for charity. At least, that’s what the owner of one Utah tint shop did. Leya Czupich runs A Shade-Above Window Tint in Layton, Utah. Her father, Burney Czupich, founded the company […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/shoot-your-shot-how-a-utah-tint-shop-gave-back-in-a-big-way/feed/ 0 Design Studio by Decorative Films Launches Custom Architectural Films https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/design-studio-by-decorative-films-launches-custom-architectural-films/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/design-studio-by-decorative-films-launches-custom-architectural-films/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:10:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23344 Decorative Films has announced the rebrand of its long-standing custom film service, formerly known as Solyx iQ, as Design Studio by Decorative Films. The rebrand reflects a renewed focus on design-forward collaboration while providing the same service and reputation gained from more than 15 years of experience supporting designers and glass film installers. Design Studio […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/design-studio-by-decorative-films-launches-custom-architectural-films/feed/ 0 Not Your Average Install: The Coolest Window Film and PPF Jobs of 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/not-your-average-install-the-coolest-window-film-and-ppf-jobs-of-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/not-your-average-install-the-coolest-window-film-and-ppf-jobs-of-2025/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:05:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23331 What would you do if you went to work and discovered your colleague for the day was an alligator? That might sound like the start of a bad joke, but it was a very real scenario for one tinter last year. Window Film Magazine recently took to Facebook and asked window film and paint protection […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/not-your-average-install-the-coolest-window-film-and-ppf-jobs-of-2025/feed/ 0 Tinter Battles Returns https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tinter-battles-returns/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tinter-battles-returns/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:05:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23328 The World Championship Tinter Battles 2026 are just a few days away, and Carlos Olazaba can’t wait. Also known as the “Texas Squeegee,” the founder and CEO of Tintertainment – Tinter Battles, says the event brings several new elements this year. The Tinter Battles Team’s Automotive, Team’s Flat Glass and Heat Shrink competitions take place […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2026/01/tinter-battles-returns/feed/ 0 The Year’s Greatest Hits: Most Viewed Film, PPF Stories of 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/the-years-greatest-hits-most-viewed-film-ppf-stories-of-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/the-years-greatest-hits-most-viewed-film-ppf-stories-of-2025/#respond Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:22:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23323 2025 was quite the year for the window film and paint protection film (PPF) industries. Evolving tint regulations sparked essential conversations, colored PPF made its debut and the film industry even played a role in a murder trial. Take a look back at the year’s 10 top-viewed window film stories and the top five PPF […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/the-years-greatest-hits-most-viewed-film-ppf-stories-of-2025/feed/ 0 ‘Tis the Season: Retailers Celebrate Holidays with Promotions, Charity https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/tis-the-season-retailers-celebrate-holidays-with-promotions-charity/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/tis-the-season-retailers-celebrate-holidays-with-promotions-charity/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:26:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23315 It’s the season of giving, but what does that mean for window tint businesses? Many capitalize on the festive spirit with special holiday promotions that attract customers or give back to the community. Christmas Giveaway Every Christmas season, D&L Professional Window Tinting of Parkville, Maryland, hosts a gift card giveaway on social media. Office manager […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/tis-the-season-retailers-celebrate-holidays-with-promotions-charity/feed/ 1 National 3M Dealer to Install One of the Largest School Safety Film Projects in Recent 3M History https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/national-3m-dealer-to-install-one-of-the-largest-school-safety-film-projects-in-recent-3m-history/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/national-3m-dealer-to-install-one-of-the-largest-school-safety-film-projects-in-recent-3m-history/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:26:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23310 Some schools in Colorado will soon be getting an additional layer of protection with 3M’s security film. Texas-based Epic Security & Architectural Films was awarded a contract by a Colorado school district to install 300,000-square-feet of 3M Scotchshield Safety & Security Window Film S2400, one of the largest school security window film installation projects in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/national-3m-dealer-to-install-one-of-the-largest-school-safety-film-projects-in-recent-3m-history/feed/ 0 Texas Shop Celebrates Silver Anniversary https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/texas-shop-celebrates-silver-anniversary/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/texas-shop-celebrates-silver-anniversary/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:27:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23304 Miracle Auto Spa in Georgetown, Texas, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company offers paint protection film, ceramic coatings and window tinting. The business has served more than 10,000 customers. Owner Eric Kimple says his company has been successful thanks to professional skills and a personal touch. “We are driven by passion, precision and family […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/texas-shop-celebrates-silver-anniversary/feed/ 0 How a Small Shop Rebounded to Hit $1M Goal https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/how-a-small-shop-rebounded-to-hit-1m-goal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/how-a-small-shop-rebounded-to-hit-1m-goal/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:23:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23300 When Austin Pruett saw his business show a loss in its financials for January 2025, he knew there was work to be done. The owner of Fort Worth Auto Detail had a goal of $1 million in revenue for the year. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company offers window tinting, paint protection film, ceramic coatings and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/how-a-small-shop-rebounded-to-hit-1m-goal/feed/ 0 When is Free Not Free? When it Yields Lots of Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/when-is-free-not-free-when-it-yields-lots-of-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/when-is-free-not-free-when-it-yields-lots-of-business/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:56:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23287 “Saying the word ‘free’ gets people’s attention,” says Jordan “Shady Jay” Jernigan. That’s why he recently made an unusual, but strategic, business decision: he offered to tint a Tesla Model 3 for free. Jernigan owns and operates Stay Shady Tinting in Greenbrier, Arkansas. He needed practice tinting a Tesla Model 3 to prepare for an […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/when-is-free-not-free-when-it-yields-lots-of-business/feed/ 1 Window Film Company Gives World-famous Training Facility a Facelift https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/window-film-company-gives-world-famous-training-facility-a-facelift/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/window-film-company-gives-world-famous-training-facility-a-facelift/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:56:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23281 A Scotland-based strength training facility owned by professional strongmen Luke and Tom Stoltman has undergone a major visual transformation following the installation of specialist window films and custom graphics by The Window Film Company. Reimagining the main façade was a key part of the project, and the Stoltman Brothers’ logo now stretches across multiple glass […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/window-film-company-gives-world-famous-training-facility-a-facelift/feed/ 1 FDC Graphic Films and the POLI-TAPE Group Team Up https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/fdc-graphic-films-and-the-poli-tape-group-team-up/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/fdc-graphic-films-and-the-poli-tape-group-team-up/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:55:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23279 FDC Graphic Films Inc. has announced a strategic distribution partnership with the POLI-TAPE Group, part of the Fedrigoni Group specializing in heat transfer vinyl. The collaboration is designed to expand access, improve logistics and deliver enhanced customer service to businesses throughout North America. The POLI-TAPE Group, known for its German-engineered technology and premium product quality, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/12/fdc-graphic-films-and-the-poli-tape-group-team-up/feed/ 0 Jeffrey Plummer to Retire https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/jeffrey-plummer-to-retire/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/jeffrey-plummer-to-retire/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:22:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23260 Jeffrey Plummer, senior vice president and general manager of the Madico Inc. window film business unit, is retiring after a distinguished 38-year career in the industry, including 17 years with Madico. Plummer has played a key role in shaping the Madico brand, the broader window film industry, and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/jeffrey-plummer-to-retire/feed/ 1 Meet the “Vinyl Vixen”: One Woman’s Colorful Path to a Wrap Career https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/meet-the-vinyl-vixen-one-womans-colorful-path-to-a-wrap-career/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/meet-the-vinyl-vixen-one-womans-colorful-path-to-a-wrap-career/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:22:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23262 Jess Bonifacio was hooked from the moment she first saw a bumper wrapped. The then-20-year-old Phoenix resident was making a living as a go-go dancer and breeding reptiles at a pet store when she reconnected with an old high school classmate. He invited her to visit him at the high-end wrap shop where he worked. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/meet-the-vinyl-vixen-one-womans-colorful-path-to-a-wrap-career/feed/ 0 Profilm Receives Lubrizol’s Premium PPF Guardian Award https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/profilm-receives-lubrizols-premium-ppf-guardian-award/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/profilm-receives-lubrizols-premium-ppf-guardian-award/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:55:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23254 Profilm Advanced Materials Ltd. received the Premium PPF Guardian Award from Lubrizol. The award was presented by Mabel Wu of Lubrizol during a special ceremony at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show 2025 in Las Vegas, recognizing Profilm’s commitment to product quality, innovation and consistency in manufacturing paint protection film (PPF). Lubrizol’s executive leadership […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/profilm-receives-lubrizols-premium-ppf-guardian-award/feed/ 0 CoolVu Franchise Network Achieves 20% Year-Over-Year Growth https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/coolvu-franchise-network-achieves-20-year-over-year-growth/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/coolvu-franchise-network-achieves-20-year-over-year-growth/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:55:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23256 CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions has announced 20% year-over-year growth in its latest financial results. This milestone reflects the collective momentum of CoolVu franchisees nationwide and helps position CoolVu as one of the fastest-expanding franchise systems in the architectural films, surface solutions and security retrofit industry. The past year brought advancements for the CoolVu brand, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/coolvu-franchise-network-achieves-20-year-over-year-growth/feed/ 0 The Latest from Vegas: New Products on Display https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/the-latest-from-vegas-new-products-on-display/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/the-latest-from-vegas-new-products-on-display/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:59:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23249 Window Film Mag and PPF Mag talked with many companies about their newest products at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show 2025, including Yan Endsley of KDX America. Here, Endsley speaks about KDX’s newest products and offers a sneak peek at products that are soon to be launched.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/the-latest-from-vegas-new-products-on-display/feed/ 0 Why WFCT? Tips from a First-Timer https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-tips-from-a-first-timer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-tips-from-a-first-timer/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:55:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23246 In today’s WFCT moment, first-time attendee Charlie Velasquez of Cali Phat Customz shares why he found his WFCT 2025 experience valuable.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-tips-from-a-first-timer/feed/ 0 What Happens in Vegas? Window Film and PPF https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/what-happens-in-vegas-window-film-and-ppf/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/what-happens-in-vegas-window-film-and-ppf/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:24:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23238 The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show welcomed more than 100,000 attendees from Nov. 4-7, including representatives from companies offering window film and paint protection film (PPF). Many companies displayed their newest products and partnerships, including Solar Gard. “We’re excited to not only be launching new products like our color PPF Clearshield Pro Color and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/what-happens-in-vegas-window-film-and-ppf/feed/ 0 Window Film Maker and Make-A-Wish Give Two Young Men the Trip of a Lifetime https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-maker-and-make-a-wish-give-two-young-men-the-trip-of-a-lifetime/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-maker-and-make-a-wish-give-two-young-men-the-trip-of-a-lifetime/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:07:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23231 Thanks to one window film manufacturer’s generosity, two critically ill young men have lived their lifelong dreams: going to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Automotive window film and wrap company Avery Dennison partnered with Make-A-Wish Nevada to help car enthusiasts Jakob and Cameron, identified only by their first names for privacy reasons, attend […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-maker-and-make-a-wish-give-two-young-men-the-trip-of-a-lifetime/feed/ 1 Why WFCT? – For Flat Glass Education https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-for-flat-glass-education/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-for-flat-glass-education/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:51:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23226 In today’s WFCT moment, an attendee shares what he learned about flat glass film installation during his first time at WFCT.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/why-wfct-for-flat-glass-education/feed/ 0 Window Film Shines at SEMA 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-shines-at-sema-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-shines-at-sema-2025/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:17:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23217 The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is off to a roaring start in Las Vegas as attendees mingle with window film companies and enjoy the special events and demonstrations SEMA offers. The show opened on Nov. 4 with a welcome breakfast featuring prominent speakers like Jay Leno. “It’s fun to see real car enthusiasts […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/window-film-shines-at-sema-2025/feed/ 0 Epic Names Former Metro Nashville Police Lieutenant as National Safety & Security Sales Advisor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/epic-names-former-metro-nashville-police-lieutenant-as-national-safety-security-sales-advisor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/epic-names-former-metro-nashville-police-lieutenant-as-national-safety-security-sales-advisor/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:24:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23206 Epic Security & Architectural Films, a 3M™ Premier Authorized Dealer, recently announced that former Metro Nashville Police Lieutenant Joe Towers has joined the company as National Safety and Security Sales Advisor. With a 28-year career in law enforcement and family roots in public service, Towers brings what Epic calls an “unmatched understanding of threat response, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/11/epic-names-former-metro-nashville-police-lieutenant-as-national-safety-security-sales-advisor/feed/ 1 Could Window Film Have Helped? Louvre Heist Puts Spotlight on Museum Security https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/could-window-film-have-helped-louvre-heist-puts-spotlight-on-museum-security/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/could-window-film-have-helped-louvre-heist-puts-spotlight-on-museum-security/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:04:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23196 It took only minutes for thieves to gain access to the Louvre from an exterior window, break into a glass display case holding millions of dollars in jewels and exit the building. The heist, which took place on Oct. 19, has left people worldwide asking how something like this could happen. Because if thieves can […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/could-window-film-have-helped-louvre-heist-puts-spotlight-on-museum-security/feed/ 0 Education and Connections at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/education-and-connections-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/education-and-connections-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:23:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23191 In today’s WFCT moment we hear from two conference attendees, one first the first time and another returning as an automotive competition competitor. Take a look and learn more about their biggest takeaways.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/education-and-connections-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Tint World and Oracle Lighting to Deliver Automotive Lighting Solutions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/tint-world-and-oracle-lighting-to-deliver-automotive-lighting-solutions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/tint-world-and-oracle-lighting-to-deliver-automotive-lighting-solutions/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:09:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23188 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced a partnership agreement with Oracle Lighting providing franchisees with access to over 25 years of design and development expertise. “Our franchisees represent Tint World in their local markets, so giving them direct access to premium products and proven expertise is essential,” says Charles Bonfiglio, founder and CEO of Tint World. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/tint-world-and-oracle-lighting-to-deliver-automotive-lighting-solutions/feed/ 0 Why WFCT? Techniques & Technical Updates https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/why-wfct-techniques-technical-updates/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/why-wfct-techniques-technical-updates/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:33:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23184 For Luis Henriquez with Tint Pro in Eatontown, New Jersey, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) provides an opportunity to not only compete, but to learn from the best in the window tinting business. Watch today’s WFCT Moment to learn more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/why-wfct-techniques-technical-updates/feed/ 0 How a Colorado Window Film Company Doubled Revenue Two Years in a Row https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/how-a-colorado-tint-shop-doubled-revenue-two-years-in-a-row/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/how-a-colorado-tint-shop-doubled-revenue-two-years-in-a-row/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:08:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23165 Two years ago, Kevin Koval was ready to move on. The owner of Solaris, a window film installation company based in Crested Butte, Colorado, had been in the industry for more than two decades and was exploring other passions. But a moment of reflection—and a challenge from a keynote speaker—completely changed his trajectory. “I was […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/how-a-colorado-tint-shop-doubled-revenue-two-years-in-a-row/feed/ 1 Video Evidence Can Save Your Shop https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/video-evidence-can-save-your-shop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/video-evidence-can-save-your-shop/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:06:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23172 Recently, I tinted a new BMW 7 Series for a good friend of mine. A couple of months passed, and he took his car in for an oil change. After dropping it off, he called and requested that they check a noise coming from the rear door area while they had it in. He didn’t […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/video-evidence-can-save-your-shop/feed/ 0 Susquehanna Growth Equity Invests in Tint World Automotive Styling Centers https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/susquehanna-growth-equity-invests-in-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/susquehanna-growth-equity-invests-in-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:06:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23174 Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) has made a strategic investment in Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a franchise founded in 1982 that offers window tinting, protective films, detailing, electronics and ceramic coatings for vehicles, boats and buildings. Tint World operates more than 150 locations across the U.S., Canada and the Middle East. In a statement, Kyle […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/susquehanna-growth-equity-invests-in-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/feed/ 0 CoolVu Completes 25th Franchisee Training Class https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/coolvu-completes-25th-franchisee-training-class/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/coolvu-completes-25th-franchisee-training-class/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:50:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23147 CoolVu Glass and Surface Solutions recently completed its 25th franchisee training class, welcoming five new franchisees to the network. The program provides participants with skills and resources to manage and grow their local businesses. Mike Herrera, co-founder and president of CoolVu, said the training is designed to support franchisees in building strong operations and expanding […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/coolvu-completes-25th-franchisee-training-class/feed/ 0 Solar Gard Recognizes Top Architectural Dealers at 2025 Panorama PRO Meeting https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/solar-gard-recognizes-top-architectural-dealers-at-2025-panorama-pro-meeting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/solar-gard-recognizes-top-architectural-dealers-at-2025-panorama-pro-meeting/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:49:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23151 Solar Gard recently held its 2025 Panorama PRO Dealer Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, bringing together flat glass and window film professionals from across the country. The event included educational sessions on current market trends, as well as networking opportunities and a group dinner in the Sonoran Desert. The meeting concluded with an awards banquet honoring […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/solar-gard-recognizes-top-architectural-dealers-at-2025-panorama-pro-meeting/feed/ 0 Pat Daley Joins General Formulations as Regional Sales Manager https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/pat-daley-joins-general-formulations-as-regional-sales-manager/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/pat-daley-joins-general-formulations-as-regional-sales-manager/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:49:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23143 General Formulations has appointed Pat Daley as regional sales manager for the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada and Alaska. Daley brings more than 14 years of experience in the graphics and signage industry. He began his career at Fellers, where he worked as an Oregon sales representative before moving into national franchise accounts. In his new […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/pat-daley-joins-general-formulations-as-regional-sales-manager/feed/ 0 Culture First: The Real Key to Sustainable Expansion https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/culture-first-the-real-key-to-sustainable-expansion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/culture-first-the-real-key-to-sustainable-expansion/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:48:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23140 Culture is one of the most powerful engines of growth. Early on, culture is natural and personal. Everyone feels close to the mission because they work alongside the founders. But once you add offices, expand into new states and oversee hundreds of employees, the challenge is clear: how do you grow without losing the culture […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/culture-first-the-real-key-to-sustainable-expansion/feed/ 0 WFCT Returns to San Antonio and the Industry Can’t Wait https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/wfct-returns-to-san-antonio-and-the-industry-cant-wait/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/wfct-returns-to-san-antonio-and-the-industry-cant-wait/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:47:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23138 The news that the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) will return to San Antonio in 2026 sparked an enthusiastic reaction from the Window Film Magazine Facebook community. Installers from across the country shared what they love most about the city, and what they’re looking forward to when the industry’s biggest event comes back […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/wfct-returns-to-san-antonio-and-the-industry-cant-wait/feed/ 0 Window Film Companies Report Mixed Fortunes Heading Into Q4 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/window-film-shops-report-mixed-fortunes-heading-into-q4-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/window-film-shops-report-mixed-fortunes-heading-into-q4-2025/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:44:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23136 As 2025 enters its final stretch, the window film market is exhibiting a patchwork of performance … some companies are reporting strong growth, others are holding steady, and a few are feeling the pinch of a softer economy and sluggish auto sales. The overall sentiment, based on feedback from installers on Window Film Magazine’s Facebook […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/window-film-shops-report-mixed-fortunes-heading-into-q4-2025/feed/ 0 A WFCT Moment: Knowledge Opportunities https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/a-wfct-moment-knowledge-opportunities/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/a-wfct-moment-knowledge-opportunities/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:05:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23155 People attend the International Window Conference and Tint-Off™ for a many different reasons. For Neal Eichhorn with Window Effects in Angier, North Carolina, it was all about knowledge and education. Watch today’s WFCT Moment to hear more about his top takeaways from the Reno event.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/a-wfct-moment-knowledge-opportunities/feed/ 0 Effort Pays Off in Architectural Tint-Off™ Win https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/effort-pays-off-in-architectural-tint-off-win/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/effort-pays-off-in-architectural-tint-off-win/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:41:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23131 Maksim Kutsenko, of Sun Stoppers Glass Tinting in Matthews, North Carolina, and winner of the Architectural Tint-Off™, shares his preparation strategies, key techniques and advice for aspiring competitors looking to master architectural window film. Q: What was your reaction when you heard your name announced as the Architectural Tint-Off Champion? A: I couldn’t believe it! […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/effort-pays-off-in-architectural-tint-off-win/feed/ 0 Dates for The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2026 Announced https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/dates-for-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2026-announced/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/dates-for-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2026-announced/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:00:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23129 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is returning to the Lone Star State for its 2026 event. The industry’s premier gathering for the automotive, architectural, decorative, security and energy film industry, as well as paint protection, vinyl wraps and ceramic coatings will take place in San Antonio, Texas, August 27–29, 2026, at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/dates-for-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2026-announced/feed/ 0 Patience and Precision Pay Off for Barreto at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/patience-and-precision-pay-off-for-barreto-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/patience-and-precision-pay-off-for-barreto-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:34:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23122 When the clock was ticking and the pressure was on at the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), Gerardo Barreto of Orlando Tinting Services stayed true to the values that define his craft: with precision, patience and pride. That mindset carried him through the Automotive Tint-Off™ Competition, where he claimed first place against […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/patience-and-precision-pay-off-for-barreto-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Different Seasons, Different Bait: Adjusting Your Business Strategy from Summer to Fall https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/different-seasons-different-bait-adjusting-your-business-strategy-from-summer-to-fall/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/different-seasons-different-bait-adjusting-your-business-strategy-from-summer-to-fall/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:29:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23120 In the window tinting and auto detailing industry, I like to think of the year in two halves: Daylight Savings Time to Daylight Savings Time. That’s our peak season. When the days are longer, the sun is hotter and customers naturally think about protecting their vehicles and homes, business comes easier. But when fall rolls […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/different-seasons-different-bait-adjusting-your-business-strategy-from-summer-to-fall/feed/ 0 Setting Expectations Up Front https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/setting-expectations-up-front/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/setting-expectations-up-front/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:25:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23118 We’ve all had that customer who just wasn’t going to be satisfied, no matter what we did. You can set expectations up front all day long, and in the end, some will act as if the conversation never happened. Years ago, a woman came in wanting her front windows tinted to match the rear of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/10/setting-expectations-up-front/feed/ 0 WFCT: A Showcase of Talent, Growth and Community https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-a-showcase-of-talent-growth-and-community/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-a-showcase-of-talent-growth-and-community/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:45:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23109 The 2025 Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ in Reno delivered the energy and excitement the industry has been craving. From competitions to certifications, education to networking, this year’s event was a true reminder of why gatherings like this matter so much for the growth of our trade. Competitions That Raised the Bar This year’s competitions […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-a-showcase-of-talent-growth-and-community/feed/ 0 From Down Under to the Top Step https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/from-down-under-to-the-top-step/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/from-down-under-to-the-top-step/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:43:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23104 The 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ saw another thrilling year in the Decorative Film Competition, and this time, the grand prize went Down Under. Husband-and-wife team Brent and Chris Caithness of Complete Film Solutions in Perth, Western Australia, took home Gold, marking their second win since first entering the competition in 2022. We […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/from-down-under-to-the-top-step/feed/ 0 A WFCT Moment with Tommy Silva https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/a-wfct-moment-with-tommy-silva/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/a-wfct-moment-with-tommy-silva/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:23:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23101 One of the most memorable parts of WFCT ’25 was the keynote session with Tommy Silva from T&T Tinting Specialists in Honolulu, Hawaii. Silva offered up a dynamic session, sharing insights from his career, running a successful business and how he transitioned into retirement by turning his company into an ESOP.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/a-wfct-moment-with-tommy-silva/feed/ 0 California Legislature Passes Bill Impacting Window Film Regulations https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/california-legislature-passes-bill-impacting-window-film-regulations/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/california-legislature-passes-bill-impacting-window-film-regulations/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:09:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23089 California lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 506, an omnibus transportation measure, which includes updates to regulations governing vehicle window coverings. The bill maintains California’s long-standing restrictions against driving with materials affixed to windshields and windows but outlines several exceptions that affect the use of window film and related products. Key provisions include: Allowing clear, colorless, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/california-legislature-passes-bill-impacting-window-film-regulations/feed/ 0 Tossing ‘n’ Turning at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/tossing-n-turning-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/tossing-n-turning-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:09:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23083 The flight to Reno for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ was really smooth. We arrived late Sunday night. Monday included check-in and competitor meetings. During the architectural competitor meeting, I heard talks of a new design. Instead of tinting a single rectangular panel, competitors would now have to tint three irregularly shaped panels […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/tossing-n-turning-at-wfct/feed/ 0 James Garcia Raises the Bar in Vehicle Wrapping https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/james-garcia-raises-the-bar-in-vehicle-wrapping/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/james-garcia-raises-the-bar-in-vehicle-wrapping/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:08:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23078 The Vehicle Wraps Competition is still a fresh face at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), but it’s already making waves. In only its second year, the event drew fierce competitors from across the globe. Rising above them all was James Garcia of D’Core Wrapz in Henderson, Nevada, who captured the title of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/james-garcia-raises-the-bar-in-vehicle-wrapping/feed/ 0 Meet the 2025 WFCT Competition Winners https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/meet-the-2025-wfct-competition-winners/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/meet-the-2025-wfct-competition-winners/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:23:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23074 From paint protection film and wraps to the decorative, architectural and automotive, this year’s winners of the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ competitions left a lasting impact on the judges, taking home the biggest prize package to date. Watch today’s special event coverage to learn more about this year’s winners.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/meet-the-2025-wfct-competition-winners/feed/ 0 Top Talent Recognized as WFCT 2025 Competition Winners Announced in Reno https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/top-talent-recognized-as-wfct-2025-competition-winners-announced-in-reno/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/top-talent-recognized-as-wfct-2025-competition-winners-announced-in-reno/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:24:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23050 The 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) competition winners have been crowned. After three days of competing, the winners were unveiled during the WFCT closing ceremony at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada. WFCT is an annual window film showcase that features various competitions spanning several fields and offers a complete agenda […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/top-talent-recognized-as-wfct-2025-competition-winners-announced-in-reno/feed/ 1 More From the WFCT Show Floor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/more-from-the-wfct-show-floor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/more-from-the-wfct-show-floor/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23046 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off is going strong in Reno, Nevada. Exhibitors are busy showcasing and demonstrating some of their latest and greatest. Watch today’s newscast for a look at some of those products, as well as some new features at this year’s event.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/more-from-the-wfct-show-floor/feed/ 0 Finalists Named for 2025 WFCT Tint-Off and Film Competitions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/finalists-named-for-2025-wfct-tint-off-and-film-competitions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/finalists-named-for-2025-wfct-tint-off-and-film-competitions/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:57:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23012 The finalists of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) have been unveiled. The finals are scheduled for Thursday morning. The champions will be revealed during Thursday evening’s closing party and awards ceremony. In honor of WFCT’s 25th anniversary, the prizes have been doubled. WFCT is an annual window film showcase that features […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/finalists-named-for-2025-wfct-tint-off-and-film-competitions/feed/ 0 IWFA Leads Education Push on Day Two of WFCT 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/iwfa-leads-education-push-on-day-two-of-wfct-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/iwfa-leads-education-push-on-day-two-of-wfct-2025/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:17:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=23007 Day two of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, opened with a wide range of education sessions hosted by the International Window Film Association (IWFA). The morning sessions highlighted IWFA’s continued push for the advancement and education of window films. One of the most […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/iwfa-leads-education-push-on-day-two-of-wfct-2025/feed/ 0 WFCT 2025 Kicks Off in Reno, Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Excellence https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-kicks-off-in-reno-celebrating-25-years-of-innovation-and-excellence/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-kicks-off-in-reno-celebrating-25-years-of-innovation-and-excellence/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:27:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22991 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is underway in Reno, Nevada, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The annual window film showcase offers educational sessions, learning labs, special events, a trade show, demonstrations and high-level competitions. It culminates in an award ceremony on Thursday night, honoring the week’s event competition winners. This year, WFCT […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-kicks-off-in-reno-celebrating-25-years-of-innovation-and-excellence/feed/ 0 In It To Win It: Meet Some of This Year’s WFCT Competitors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/in-it-to-win-it-meet-some-of-this-years-wfct-competitors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/in-it-to-win-it-meet-some-of-this-years-wfct-competitors/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:15:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22992 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™. And with the celebration comes the biggest prize pool to date, and competitors are ready for the challenge. Check out today’s newscast and get to know some of this year’s competitors and find out what they’ve been doing to get ready for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/in-it-to-win-it-meet-some-of-this-years-wfct-competitors/feed/ 0 WFCT 2025 Luncheon Honors Industry Hall of Famers and Top Dealers https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-luncheon-honors-industry-hall-of-famers-and-top-dealers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-luncheon-honors-industry-hall-of-famers-and-top-dealers/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:17:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22984 The 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ included a special luncheon honoring this year’s inductees into the Window Film Hall of Fame and 2025’s top dealers. The Hall of Fame honor shines a spotlight on trailblazers, innovators and leaders who have played a pivotal role in the growth and evolution of the window film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/wfct-2025-luncheon-honors-industry-hall-of-famers-and-top-dealers/feed/ 0 Kicking Off Auto Glass Week and WFCT™ 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/kicking-off-auto-glass-week-and-wfct-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/kicking-off-auto-glass-week-and-wfct-2025/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:30:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22980 Auto Glass Week 2025 and the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off officially begin today at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, but event activities are already underway. WFCT kicked off last night with its 90s party sponsored by KDX Films, and AGW will party like its 1999 tonight. Watch our opening day […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/kicking-off-auto-glass-week-and-wfct-2025/feed/ 0 CoolVu’s Mike Herrera: An Outsider’s Take on an Evolving Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/coolvus-mike-herrera-an-outsiders-take-on-an-evolving-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/coolvus-mike-herrera-an-outsiders-take-on-an-evolving-industry/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22965 Mike Herrera, co-founder and president of CoolVu, entered the window film business without prior industry experience, a fact he credits with helping him see opportunities that others may have overlooked. “Coming in as an outsider gave me a clear edge—I wasn’t confined by ‘the way it’s always been done,’” Herrera says. “I looked at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/coolvus-mike-herrera-an-outsiders-take-on-an-evolving-industry/feed/ 1 Atlanta Hospital Retrofits Glass with Smart Film for Triage Rooms https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/atlanta-hospital-retrofits-glass-with-smart-film-for-triage-rooms/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/atlanta-hospital-retrofits-glass-with-smart-film-for-triage-rooms/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22971 An Atlanta hospital needed to provide visitors with extra privacy. To do so, it turned to a novel technology: switchable film. Emory Hospital in Midtown Atlanta: The Emergency Room wanted to turn its registration counter into a triage room, where patients are assessed and prioritized based on the type and urgency of their conditions. Privacy […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/atlanta-hospital-retrofits-glass-with-smart-film-for-triage-rooms/feed/ 0 Two More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/two-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/two-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22975 Two companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include California Tint Academy, a hands-on window tinting training academy, and FutureVu Brands, a platform created to organize existing B2B and B2C […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/09/two-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/feed/ 0 Pre-Registration Discounts for WFCT End Tomorrow! https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/pre-registration-discounts-for-wfct-end-tomorrow/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/pre-registration-discounts-for-wfct-end-tomorrow/#respond Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:30:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22963 There’s still time to be part of the film industry’s most anticipated event of the year—but not much.  Pre-registration discounts for International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2025 end tomorrow, August 31, 2025. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time. WFCT is taking place September 9–11 in Reno, Nevada, and promises an […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/pre-registration-discounts-for-wfct-end-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Three More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-4/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-4/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:16:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22948 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include Graffiti Shield, Inc., a manufacturer of surface protection solution products; Pressure on Demand Systems, a manufacturer of tint-removal pressure steamers; and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-4/feed/ 0 How North Carolina and Hawaii Are Taking Different Paths on Window Tint Laws https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/how-north-carolina-and-hawaii-are-taking-different-paths-on-window-tint-laws/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/how-north-carolina-and-hawaii-are-taking-different-paths-on-window-tint-laws/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:15:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22945 Window tint laws are shifting across the country, with North Carolina and Hawaii both making significant changes that affect drivers, law enforcement, and installers. North Carolina drivers will no longer have their window tint checked during annual vehicle inspections starting December 1, 2025. While enforcement of the state’s 32% visible light transmission (VLT) limit will […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/how-north-carolina-and-hawaii-are-taking-different-paths-on-window-tint-laws/feed/ 2 Revved Up for Reno https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/revved-up-for-reno/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/revved-up-for-reno/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:41:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22950 Folks, get ready to start your engines, because I’m finally hitting the road to my very first International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’ve heard the stories. I’ve seen the photos. I’ve been on Zoom calls and Teams meetings. But now, at last, I get to step into […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/revved-up-for-reno/feed/ 0 Countdown to WFCT 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/countdown-to-wfct-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/countdown-to-wfct-2025/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:25:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22924 Pre-Registration Discounts End August 31 Don’t wait to register for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), as discounted rates end August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Join your colleagues and cohorts September 9–11, 2025, in Reno, Nevada, for three days of networking, education, competitions, and innovation. Register today and use promo code DWFM25F […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/countdown-to-wfct-2025/feed/ 0 Fellers, Inc. Joins WFCT 2025 as an Emerald Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/fellers-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/fellers-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:25:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22927 Fellers, Inc., a distributor of sign and graphics films, color change vinyl, and wrap supplies, will be an Emerald sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The event takes place September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. WFCT attendees will experience premier education, a vast array of product […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/fellers-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 Steering the Ship Through Peak Season https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/steering-the-ship-through-peak-season/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/steering-the-ship-through-peak-season/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:25:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22929 August is a make-or-break month for many of us in the window film industry. The phones are buzzing, crews are booked, and clients want everything yesterday. It’s the kind of pace that can boost your numbers or burn you out. The key is not just keeping up with demand, but steering your business in a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/steering-the-ship-through-peak-season/feed/ 0 The WFCT Tint-Off: A Look Back at Champions Through the Years https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-wfct-tint-off-a-look-back-at-champions-through-the-years/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-wfct-tint-off-a-look-back-at-champions-through-the-years/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:24:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22932 Tinters, wrappers and installers from around the world have been chasing glory at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) for more than two decades. It’s where the best of the best line up against one another, competing under the bright lights for the title of World’s Best. While Reno 2025 promises another thrilling […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-wfct-tint-off-a-look-back-at-champions-through-the-years/feed/ 0 Roland Companies Unveil Art-Wrapped Digital Grand Piano https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/roland-companies-unveil-art-wrapped-digital-grand-piano/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/roland-companies-unveil-art-wrapped-digital-grand-piano/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:39:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22919 Roland DG Corporation and Roland Corporation have collaborated to produce a one-of-a-kind digital grand piano wrapped in artwork by Paralym Art artist Michiru Kanki. The piano and other specially produced items were featured at a showcase event at NEOPASA Hamamatsu in Japan on August 9, 2025. Roland Corporation, known for its digital pianos, electronic drums, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/roland-companies-unveil-art-wrapped-digital-grand-piano/feed/ 0 3M Joins WFCT 2025 as an Emerald Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/3m-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/3m-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:37:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22917 3M, a Minnesota-based film manufacturer, will be an Emerald sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” competitions where […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/3m-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 Illegal Tint: Who Pays the Price? https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/illegal-tint-who-pays-the-price/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/illegal-tint-who-pays-the-price/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:35:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22912 Who should pay the price when illegal window tint is installed: the car owner who requests it, the shop that installs it, or both? This new enforcement push is sparking heated debate within the window film community. The controversy follows a recent KHON2 News report that the state of Hawaii is targeting car modifications, including […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/illegal-tint-who-pays-the-price/feed/ 3 5 Tips for Tackling a Tricky Install, According to a Flat Glass Pro https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/5-tips-for-tackling-a-tricky-install-according-to-a-flat-glass-pro/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/5-tips-for-tackling-a-tricky-install-according-to-a-flat-glass-pro/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:47:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22887 Maybe you’ve had this moment. You show up to a jobsite with your tools, your crew, and your caffeine-fueled optimism… only to take one look at the glass and think, “How the heck am I going to pull this off?” Tricky installs are the rite of passage for any flat glass pro, and few people […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/5-tips-for-tackling-a-tricky-install-according-to-a-flat-glass-pro/feed/ 5 Get Ready for the Addition of Two Totally Fly Contests at the WFCT 90’s Kick-Off Party, Sponsored by KDX Films https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/get-ready-for-the-addition-of-two-totally-fly-contests-at-the-wfct-90s-kick-off-party-sponsored-by-kdx-films/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/get-ready-for-the-addition-of-two-totally-fly-contests-at-the-wfct-90s-kick-off-party-sponsored-by-kdx-films/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:46:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22897 The 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is kicking off in style—and you’re invited to bring the energy, the attitude, and the throwback flair to two unforgettable competitions during the WFCT 90’s Kick-Off Party, proudly sponsored by KDX Films on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Whether you’re all about […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/get-ready-for-the-addition-of-two-totally-fly-contests-at-the-wfct-90s-kick-off-party-sponsored-by-kdx-films/feed/ 0 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ Expands Lodging Options https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-expands-lodging-options-with-two-new-host-hotels/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-expands-lodging-options-with-two-new-host-hotels/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:46:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22902 The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is officially sold out for The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2025. To accommodate guests, an additional hotel option has just been added. To ensure everyone has access to convenient and comfortable accommodations, WFCT has secured discounted rooms at the Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe. This property is less than […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-expands-lodging-options-with-two-new-host-hotels/feed/ 0 American Window Film Acquires Rhode Island-Based Solar Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/american-window-film-acquires-rhode-island-based-solar-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/american-window-film-acquires-rhode-island-based-solar-tint/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:46:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22904 American Window Film has acquired Solar Tint, a Johnston, Rhode Island-based window film dealer with a long-standing presence in the Northeast. The move folds Solar Tint into American Window Film’s operations and continues the company’s recent pattern of expansion across the country. Solar Tint, an Eastman Llumar and Vista™ dealer, has served Rhode Island and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/american-window-film-acquires-rhode-island-based-solar-tint/feed/ 0 The Box https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-box/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-box/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:46:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22907 For many years, I assumed ceramic film was a gimmick. I was a weekend mobile tinter that used the cheapest film I could get my hands on. I put out quality work, but my quality only lasted as long as the film did. Fortunately, most of my clientele didn’t keep the same vehicle long enough […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/08/the-box/feed/ 0 365 Days and Counting https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/365-days-and-counting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/365-days-and-counting/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:24:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22878 It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I joined the team at Window Film Magazine—or as I like to call it, my “tintroduction” to an industry I knew almost nothing about. When I started in August of 2024, my window film knowledge was stuck somewhere around 1987—the year I helped (read: hindered) […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/365-days-and-counting/feed/ 0 WFCT Opens Registration for Window Film Hall of Fame Luncheon https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wfct-opens-registration-for-window-film-hall-of-fame-luncheon/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wfct-opens-registration-for-window-film-hall-of-fame-luncheon/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:17:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22874 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) invites you to honor  the newest inductees into the Window Flim Hall of Fame. A Hall of Fame Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at noon, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center during WFCT. The top window film dealers in North America will also be […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wfct-opens-registration-for-window-film-hall-of-fame-luncheon/feed/ 0 Installers Adapt to a Shifting 2025 Market https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/installers-adapt-to-a-shifting-2025-market/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/installers-adapt-to-a-shifting-2025-market/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:11:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22869 As the window film industry crosses the 2025 halfway mark, a diverse picture is emerging … one painted by regional economies, shifting consumer habits, and the rising costs of doing business. Across the U.S., installers are feeling the impact in very different ways, revealing a year full of contrasts and cautious optimism. A Mixed Bag […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/installers-adapt-to-a-shifting-2025-market/feed/ 1 Autobahn Joins WFCT 2025 as an Opal Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/autobahn-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/autobahn-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:24:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22862 Autobahn, a manufacturer of automotive window film, will be an Opal sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/autobahn-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/feed/ 0 My Journey to Embracing a Plotter https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/my-journey-to-embracing-a-plotter/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/my-journey-to-embracing-a-plotter/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:24:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22864 It seems that there’s always an ongoing debate about hand cutting versus using a plotter. I used an Olfa blade for many years. I had heard discussions about shops using plotters, but I couldn’t justify paying for software on an ongoing basis without ever actually owning it. Miss a payment, no patterns. That didn’t sit […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/my-journey-to-embracing-a-plotter/feed/ 0 Stoke City! Charlie Trujillo Keeps It Real https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/stoke-city-charlie-trujillo-keeps-it-real/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/stoke-city-charlie-trujillo-keeps-it-real/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:23:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22852 Charlie Trujillo, owner of Lettering Express in Oklahoma City, may have taken home the gold in the inaugural Vehicle Wraps Competition at the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) in Orlando, but don’t expect him to be donning a crown and sitting on a throne anytime soon. He’s too busy juggling work travel, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/stoke-city-charlie-trujillo-keeps-it-real/feed/ 0 Registration for the WFCT Competitions Close Today https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/registration-for-the-wfct-competitions-close-today/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/registration-for-the-wfct-competitions-close-today/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22857 If you plan to compete for the title of “World’s Best” in this year’s competitions at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) in Reno, Nevada, on September 9-11, then act quickly, like right now. Competition registration closes tonight (Wednesday, July 23, 2025) at 11:59 p.m. ET for the Automotive Tint-Off™, Architectural Tint-Off™, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/registration-for-the-wfct-competitions-close-today/feed/ 0 Two New Members to Be Inducted into the Window Film Hall of Fame https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/two-new-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/two-new-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:58:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22837 Two new members of the Window Film Hall of Fame have been chosen for induction by the selection committee of Window Film magazine. Jeffrey Plummer, senior vice president and general manager of Madico Inc., has been named to the 2025 Window Film Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting contributions to the window film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/two-new-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/feed/ 1 Investing In Your Business Is Investing In Yourself https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/investing-in-your-business-is-investing-in-yourself/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/investing-in-your-business-is-investing-in-yourself/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:14:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22834 I remember being incredibly happy when I received the keys to my shop from the rental division of Century 21. It was the day before my lease began on July 1. I turned out car after car that summer as I was still in awe that I had a shop and no longer had to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/investing-in-your-business-is-investing-in-yourself/feed/ 0 Austin Cook Brings Game-Changing “Hacks” to WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/austin-cook-brings-game-changing-hacks-to-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/austin-cook-brings-game-changing-hacks-to-wfct/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:07:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22831 This year, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) kicks off its first full day with Austin Cook, a legend who has reshaped the window film industry. Cook entered the industry at just 19 years old, gaining extensive experience in window film, paint protection film, and signage. Over the next 17 years, he and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/austin-cook-brings-game-changing-hacks-to-wfct/feed/ 0 Show Us How You Prepare to Compete and You Could Win $100! https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/show-us-how-you-prepare-to-compete-and-you-could-win-100/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/show-us-how-you-prepare-to-compete-and-you-could-win-100/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:58:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22829 Are you gearing up to compete at the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT)? Share your preparation process by tomorrow by 11:59 p.m. Eastern for a chance to win $100! We want to see what goes into your road to the competition—from training techniques to packing your gear. Here’s how to enter: You […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/show-us-how-you-prepare-to-compete-and-you-could-win-100/feed/ 0 Three More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-3/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-3/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:54:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22827 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include Quantum Cloaking Film, a supplier of privacy window films; Tinters for a Cause, a charity devoted to helping members of the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-3/feed/ 0 American Window Film Expands National Footprint with Two Strategic Acquisitions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/american-window-film-expands-national-footprint-with-two-strategic-acquisitions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/american-window-film-expands-national-footprint-with-two-strategic-acquisitions/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:50:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22825 American Window Film has announced the acquisition of two regional 3M™ Authorized Dealers—Energy Control Consultants of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Solar Vision of Denver—furthering its national expansion and increasing its service presence in the Southeastern and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States. The two acquisitions follow a series of recent integrations by American Window Film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/american-window-film-expands-national-footprint-with-two-strategic-acquisitions/feed/ 0 Four More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:21:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22809 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include Source One Digital, a large-format digital printer; SolarFree Window Film, a manufacturer of window films; Dr. ColorChip Corp., a do-it-yourself paint […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/feed/ 0 Why Architectural Finishes Are the Next Big Thing https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/why-architectural-finishes-are-the-next-big-thing/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/why-architectural-finishes-are-the-next-big-thing/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:19:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22813 In the world of window film, innovation rarely stops at the pane—and right now, the smartest dealers and installers are looking beyond the glass. Architectural surface finishes are rapidly becoming the next growth frontier in our industry. From transforming interiors without major construction to opening entirely new revenue streams, architectural finishes are a game-changer. A […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/why-architectural-finishes-are-the-next-big-thing/feed/ 0 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ to Celebrate 25 Years of Championships https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-to-celebrate-25-years-of-championships/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-to-celebrate-25-years-of-championships/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:18:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22802 For 25 years now, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) has provided a platform for tinters and installers to compete for the title of “World’s Best” in their respective fields and divisions. In honor of this milestone, WFCT 2025 will present the Celebration of Champions—a tribute to those who have shaped the competition’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-to-celebrate-25-years-of-championships/feed/ 0 The Future of Auto-Dimmable Rear Windows: Threat or Trend for Window Tinting? https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-future-of-auto-dimmable-rear-windows-threat-or-trend-for-window-tinting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-future-of-auto-dimmable-rear-windows-threat-or-trend-for-window-tinting/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:15:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22815 The concept of electrochromic glass—glass that varies its light transmission properties with the flip of a switch—has long intrigued car enthusiasts and tech-forward manufacturers alike. Now, Toyota’s flagship luxury SUV, the Century, is reigniting the conversation with its rear side windows that can shift between clear, semi-translucent, and fully opaque. This technology doesn’t just darken […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/the-future-of-auto-dimmable-rear-windows-threat-or-trend-for-window-tinting/feed/ 1 Solar Gard Joins WFCT 2025 as a Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/solar-gard-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/solar-gard-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-sponsor/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:55:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22798 Solar Gard, a San Diego-based window film manufacturer, will be a Sapphire sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/solar-gard-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-sponsor/feed/ 0 Feast or Famine: How Smart Planning Kept My Tint Shop Thriving Year-Round https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/feast-or-famine-how-smart-planning-kept-my-tint-shop-thriving-year-round/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/feast-or-famine-how-smart-planning-kept-my-tint-shop-thriving-year-round/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:48:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22795 In today’s era of social media, we get a plethora of insight into the lives of tint shop owners abroad. We witness the good and the bad. We witness the peaks and valleys. During spring, posts about the increase in sales flood the news feed. The heat of summer boosts the prosperity posts in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/feast-or-famine-how-smart-planning-kept-my-tint-shop-thriving-year-round/feed/ 1 Wrapped to Win: Inside a NASCAR Graphics Team https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wrapped-to-win-inside-a-nascar-graphics-team/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wrapped-to-win-inside-a-nascar-graphics-team/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:37:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22785 As the engines roared to life at Atlanta Motor Speedway on June 27, fans of the NASCAR Xfinity Series might have noticed something particularly striking about Jesse Love’s No. 2 Chevrolet Camaro. Under an early summer twilight and surrounded by a field of roaring competitors, a gleaming, Roland-themed wrap stood out—bold, colorful, and unmistakably fast. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/07/wrapped-to-win-inside-a-nascar-graphics-team/feed/ 0 Registration for Decorative Film Competition Closes July 1 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/registration-for-decorative-film-competition-closes-july-1/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/registration-for-decorative-film-competition-closes-july-1/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22777 Top Prize $20,000; Teams or Individuals May Enter Registration to compete for the title of “Decorative Film Grand Champion” at this year’s International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) in Reno, Nevada, closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. No onsite registration is available for the competition. Competitors are accepted on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/registration-for-decorative-film-competition-closes-july-1/feed/ 0 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2025 Announces Featured Speaker https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2025-announces-featured-speaker/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2025-announces-featured-speaker/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:55:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22758 Brent Gleeson—decorated Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, two-time best-selling author, founder of EXCELR8, and Forbes leadership columnist—will take the stage as a featured speaker at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Gleeson will speak on Tuesday, September 9, at 10:45 a.m. With battlefield-tested grit and real-world business expertise, Gleeson delivers a message […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2025-announces-featured-speaker/feed/ 0 Three More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-2/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:54:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22763 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include film subcontractor KAM Unlimited; digital marketing and advertising agency Rewired Technologies LLC; and film, vinyl and wrap supplier Fellers, Inc. Attendees […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors-2/feed/ 0 General Formulations Donates Trailer Wrap to Mary Free Bed Adaptive Sports Program https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/general-formulations-donates-trailer-wrap-to-mary-free-bed-adaptive-sports-program/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/general-formulations-donates-trailer-wrap-to-mary-free-bed-adaptive-sports-program/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:54:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22767 General Formulations, a West Michigan-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive media, has donated a custom trailer wrap to the Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Program. The contribution supports the organization’s efforts to provide athletic opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities. Mary Free Bed’s program is among the largest of its kind in the U.S., offering […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/general-formulations-donates-trailer-wrap-to-mary-free-bed-adaptive-sports-program/feed/ 0 Global Hi-Tech Films Enters North American Architectural Market https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/global-hi-tech-films-enters-north-american-architectural-market/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/global-hi-tech-films-enters-north-american-architectural-market/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:53:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22772 Global Hi-Tech Films, the North American division of India-based Garware Hi-Tech Films, is entering the architectural window film market in North America. Known primarily for its automotive and paint protection films, the company says it is extending its product line to meet growing demand for energy-efficient and safety-focused building materials. Garware already has a substantial […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/global-hi-tech-films-enters-north-american-architectural-market/feed/ 0 FutureVu’s Growth Lands It on Georgia Fast 40 for 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/futurevus-growth-lands-it-on-georgia-fast-40-for-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/futurevus-growth-lands-it-on-georgia-fast-40-for-2025/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:16:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22765 FutureVu Brands was named one of Georgia’s fastest-growing middle-market companies by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Atlanta. The company’s diversified portfolio of businesses includes CoolVu, Impact Security, and Window Film Depot. Each year, ACG Atlanta honors the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies headquartered in Georgia. Eligible companies must be for-profit, have the most recent year-end revenues […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/futurevus-growth-lands-it-on-georgia-fast-40-for-2025/feed/ 0 How a Window Film Job Landed at the Center of a National Murder Trial https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/how-a-window-film-job-landed-at-the-center-of-a-national-murder-trial/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/how-a-window-film-job-landed-at-the-center-of-a-national-murder-trial/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:04:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22734 The window tint industry doesn’t often find itself at the center of a true-crime saga, but last week, one Idaho tinter was thrust into the national spotlight—testifying in a murder conspiracy trial so sensational, it lit up courtrooms, podcasts, and social media alike. At the heart of it all: Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called “Doomsday […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/how-a-window-film-job-landed-at-the-center-of-a-national-murder-trial/feed/ 1 The Accidental Marketer https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/the-accidental-marketer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/the-accidental-marketer/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22755 Let me start with a confession: I never took a marketing class in high school, not in college, not even by accident. I graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism—proudly equipped to chase stories, write compelling leads, and spell “lede” the right way. Marketing, in my mind, was the land of slogans, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/the-accidental-marketer/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison Sponsors Laketran’s Design-A-Bus-Wrap Student Art Contest For Fifth Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/avery-dennison-sponsors-laketrans-design-a-bus-wrap-student-art-contest-for-fifth-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/avery-dennison-sponsors-laketrans-design-a-bus-wrap-student-art-contest-for-fifth-year/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:43:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22749 Laketran, the public transit agency serving Lake County, Ohio, recently announced the winner of its annual Design-a-Bus-Wrap contest, a student art competition that drew more than 110 entries from local middle and high school students. The contest, now in its fifth year, was again sponsored by Avery Dennison® Graphics Solutions, a Lake County-based manufacturer and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/avery-dennison-sponsors-laketrans-design-a-bus-wrap-student-art-contest-for-fifth-year/feed/ 0 Rayno Joins WFCT 2025 as a Diamond Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/rayno-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/rayno-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:39:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22746 Rayno, a manufacturer of window films, will be a Diamond sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” competitions […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/rayno-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/feed/ 0 Don’t Miss Your Shot: WFCT 2025 Competition Deadlines Are Fast Approaching! https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dont-miss-your-shot-wfct-2025-competition-deadlines-are-fast-approaching/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dont-miss-your-shot-wfct-2025-competition-deadlines-are-fast-approaching/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:38:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22742 The 2025 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is headed to vibrant Reno, Nevada, from September 9–11—and this is your moment to shine! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to prove you’re the best in the business, WFCT is now accepting registrations for its highly anticipated competitions. But don’t wait—deadlines are quickly […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dont-miss-your-shot-wfct-2025-competition-deadlines-are-fast-approaching/feed/ 0 May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22677 Features The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off® The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off® is turning 25! Don’t miss the Silver Anniversary celebration in Reno, Nevada — September 9-11, 2025. Get all the details you need for this milestone event! Word of Mouth Wins Out Despite the rise of digital tools, window film professionals […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/may-june-2025/feed/ 0 On the Horizon May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22711 2025 September 9-11, 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2025 Reno, Nevada Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines wfctevent.com September 9-11, 2025 Auto Glass Week™ 2025 Reno, Nevada Sponsored by AGRR™ magazine/ glassBYTES.com™, Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) and the National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) autoglassweek.com November 4-7, 2025 SEMA Show Las Vegas, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22714 The “New” Product that Wasn’t By Brent Williams In a few short weeks, I’m going to celebrate a very special work anniversary. It’s one that has changed the course of the second half of my career. That anniversary started with a call from Michael Hassenauer, a close friend who was inside 3M back then. Michael […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Word of Mouth Wins Out May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/word-of-mouth-wins-out-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/word-of-mouth-wins-out-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22681 By Vinnie Driscoll Despite The Rise Of Digital Tools, Window Film Professionals Say Referrals And Reputation Are Still Their Most Powerful Marketing Channels. When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful window film business, it turns out that good old-fashioned word of mouth remains the most trusted marketing strategy among industry professionals. While digital […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/word-of-mouth-wins-out-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Delay is the Defense May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/delay-is-the-defense-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/delay-is-the-defense-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22684 By Vinnie Driscoll Security window film can be an effective tool for school security when correctly specified, installed, and integrated into a broader safety strategy. As school districts across the U.S. continue investing in physical security upgrades, many have turned to safety and security window films—thin, durable layers of polyester applied to existing glass. These […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/delay-is-the-defense-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Privacy on Demand May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/privacy-on-demand-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/privacy-on-demand-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22690 Installers share the realities of smart film’s growing popularity By Vinnie Driscoll Imagine a window that changes from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button. No shades. No blinds. Just sleek, high-tech privacy that looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. That’s the promise—and increasingly, the reality—of smart window film, also […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/privacy-on-demand-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Dear Reader May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dear-reader-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dear-reader-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22693 The Accidental Marketer By Vinnie Driscoll Let me start with a confession: I never took a marketing class in high school, not in college, not even by accident. I graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism—proudly equipped to chase stories, write compelling leads, and spell “lede” the right way. Marketing, in my […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/dear-reader-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/open-24-7-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/open-24-7-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22696 How to Work with a Digital Marketing Agency By Manny Hondroulis I spend significant time each week on my company’s digital footprint. For us, “digital footprint” includes the website, e-commerce store, social media platforms, content generation and search engine marketing. It’s certainly an investment in time and money that I know will ultimately pay off. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/open-24-7-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 New Products May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/new-products-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/new-products-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22704 Sizzle Into Summer with New Products As we dive into summer 2025, Window Film magazine is turning up the heat with the latest innovations making waves in the industry. From cutting-edge window film to the newest advancements in materials and paints, now’s the perfect time to discover what’s hot and stay ahead of the trends […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/new-products-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 News Pulse May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/news-pulse-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/news-pulse-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22701 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: 1 North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Loosening Window Tint Regulations Motorists in North Dakota can now apply darker tint to their vehicle’s front side windows, thanks to new legislation signed into law by Governor Kelly Armstrong. Visit www.windowfilmmag. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/news-pulse-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 Film Stars May/June 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/film-stars-may-june-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/film-stars-may-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:07:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22709 The TintMan Rises Sean Gill Keeps Things Cool Around the Clock In the heart of Sumter, South Carolina, a man with a blade and a vision has taken the window tinting game to a whole new level. Meet Sean Gill—better known around town (and online) as The TintMan Gill or “Sean Gee.” Whether he’s tinting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/film-stars-may-june-2025/feed/ 0 States Push to Ease Window Tint Laws, Drawing Cheers—and Caution—from Industry Pros https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/states-push-to-ease-window-tint-laws-drawing-cheers-and-caution-from-industry-pros/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/states-push-to-ease-window-tint-laws-drawing-cheers-and-caution-from-industry-pros/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:44:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22647 A wave of legislative action in several U.S. states is reshaping long-standing vehicle window tinting laws—moves that are being met with celebration, cautious optimism, and debate across the window film industry. In Louisiana, House Bill 119, which would allow darker front-side window tinting, passed the state Senate unanimously on May 28 and now awaits the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/states-push-to-ease-window-tint-laws-drawing-cheers-and-caution-from-industry-pros/feed/ 1 Three More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:43:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22674 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include film suppliers Geoshield and FDC Graphic Films, Inc., and Teel Plastics, a manufacturer of custom plastic products. Attendees of WFCT will […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/three-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-sponsors/feed/ 0 Why 9 to 5 Doesn’t Work for Our Tint Shop (and What We Did Instead) https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/why-9-to-5-doesnt-work-for-our-tint-shop-and-what-we-did-instead/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/why-9-to-5-doesnt-work-for-our-tint-shop-and-what-we-did-instead/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:36:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22668 My business hours are 9-to-5. Yeah, that doesn’t always work for small mom-and-pop tint shops. You’ve got to evaluate your customer base and adjust your hours accordingly. When we opened our shop doors eight years ago, we tried 9-to-5. It didn’t take very long to realize that change was necessary. In our area, 9 a.m. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/why-9-to-5-doesnt-work-for-our-tint-shop-and-what-we-did-instead/feed/ 2 MUTOH America Appoints James Stanley as Business Development Manager for Packaging Market https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/mutoh-america-appoints-james-stanley-as-business-development-manager-for-packaging-market/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/mutoh-america-appoints-james-stanley-as-business-development-manager-for-packaging-market/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:08:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22653 MUTOH America Inc. has announced the appointment of James Stanley as business development manager for the packaging market. In his new role, Stanley will support the company’s growth and innovation in packaging applications through the use of the ValueJet 628MP. Stanley, a second-generation packaging designer and engineer, brings more than 25 years of experience across […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/mutoh-america-appoints-james-stanley-as-business-development-manager-for-packaging-market/feed/ 0 Tune In: The Window Film Magazine Podcast Launches June 13 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/tune-in-the-window-film-magazine-podcast-launches-june-13/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/tune-in-the-window-film-magazine-podcast-launches-june-13/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:03:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22658 A brand-new voice is about to hit the airwaves of the window film and paint protection film (PPF) industries. The Window Film Magazine Podcast is set to make its debut on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11 am EST, and promises to bring a fresh, engaging perspective to industry professionals, shop owners, manufacturers, and installers alike. Hosted […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/tune-in-the-window-film-magazine-podcast-launches-june-13/feed/ 0 EVOLV Joins WFCT 2025 as an Opal Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/evolv-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/evolv-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:38:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22656 EVOLV, a Miami-based manufacturer of premium self-adhesive vinyl, will be an Opal sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/06/evolv-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/feed/ 0 WFCT Throws it Back with a Totally Fly ’90s Party – Sponsored by KDX America https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/wfct-throws-it-back-with-a-totally-fly-90s-party-sponsored-by-kdx-america/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/wfct-throws-it-back-with-a-totally-fly-90s-party-sponsored-by-kdx-america/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 20:50:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22640 Dust off your boomboxes, grab your slap bracelets, and break out those windbreakers—the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is kickin’ things off in phat style with a 1990s-themed party you won’t want to miss! In honor of WFCT’s 25th anniversary, we’re going full throwback the night before the event officially begins. Hosted […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/wfct-throws-it-back-with-a-totally-fly-90s-party-sponsored-by-kdx-america/feed/ 1 TERMINAX Inc. Joins WFCT 2025 as a Diamond Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/terminax-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/terminax-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 20:49:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22638 TERMINAX Inc., a manufacturer of window films based in Shanghai, will be a Diamond sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/terminax-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/feed/ 0 Solar Gard Hosts Family-Friendly Open House in Largo, Florida https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/solar-gard-hosts-family-friendly-open-house-in-largo-florida/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/solar-gard-hosts-family-friendly-open-house-in-largo-florida/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 20:49:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22630 Imagine two tinters squeezed into a single oversized shirt, each allowed just one hand, working in chaotic coordination to install window film. That was the scene at Solar Gard’s open house on Wednesday, May 14, in Largo, Florida, where laughter, competition, and skill converged during the popular tandem tinting challenge. The spirited contest was the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/solar-gard-hosts-family-friendly-open-house-in-largo-florida/feed/ 0 Driven to Succeed https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/driven-to-succeed/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/driven-to-succeed/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 20:47:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22621 With a van, a vision, and a little push from family, Sunny Bay Mobile Window Tinting is proving that the open road might just be the best place to build a business. If you’re in Spring Hill, Florida, and you hear the hum of a van pulling into your driveway just after sunrise, don’t be […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/driven-to-succeed/feed/ 3 Less than 100 Days to WFCT: Let the Countdown Begin! https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/less-than-100-days-to-wfct-let-the-countdown-begin/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/less-than-100-days-to-wfct-let-the-countdown-begin/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 13:40:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22642 Buckle up, window film warriors—we’re less than 100 days away from the biggest showdown in the industry: the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT)! Where? Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada When? September 9–11, 2025 Get ready for three action-packed days of: Expert-led education sessions Hands-on product demos And of course… the adrenaline-pumping “World’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/less-than-100-days-to-wfct-let-the-countdown-begin/feed/ 0 CoolVu Expands Franchise Network With Six New Additions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-six-new-additions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-six-new-additions/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 20:10:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22605 CoolVu, a company specializing in surface protection and architectural films, has added six new franchisees through its May 2025 training class. The latest group marks continued expansion of the company’s network, which serves both commercial and residential customers across the U.S. The new franchisees completed a multi-day training session at CoolVu’s national headquarters in Marietta, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-six-new-additions/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison Partners with The Skin Cancer Foundation for Mobile Skin Cancer Screening Initiative https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/avery-dennison-partners-with-the-skin-cancer-foundation-for-mobile-skin-cancer-screening-initiative/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/avery-dennison-partners-with-the-skin-cancer-foundation-for-mobile-skin-cancer-screening-initiative/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 20:09:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22601 In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, Avery Dennison has partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to sponsor its “Destination Healthy Skin” mobile education and screening program. The initiative involves a 38-foot recreational vehicle (RV) outfitted with private exam rooms, where volunteer dermatologists provide free, full-body skin cancer screenings, early detection resources, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/avery-dennison-partners-with-the-skin-cancer-foundation-for-mobile-skin-cancer-screening-initiative/feed/ 0 Window Film Industry Mourns the Loss of Beloved Veteran John Little https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/window-film-industry-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-veteran-john-little/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/window-film-industry-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-veteran-john-little/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 20:08:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22590 The window film industry is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures. John Little, co-founder of All Pro Window Tinting in Decatur, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 17, following a heart attack suffered on May 6. A fixture in the industry for 40 years, John began his industry journey […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/window-film-industry-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-veteran-john-little/feed/ 4 Citizen Group Seeks Ballot Measure to Eliminate Window Tint Requirements in North Dakota https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/citizen-group-seeks-ballot-measure-to-eliminate-window-tint-requirements-in-north-dakota/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/citizen-group-seeks-ballot-measure-to-eliminate-window-tint-requirements-in-north-dakota/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 20:06:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22598 A sponsoring committee in North Dakota is gathering signatures for a proposed citizen-initiated ballot measure that would eliminate all state-mandated window tint requirements for vehicles. If the committee collects and submits at least 15,582 verified signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office by February 24, 2026, the measure will appear on the 2026 general election […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/citizen-group-seeks-ballot-measure-to-eliminate-window-tint-requirements-in-north-dakota/feed/ 0 Four More Companies Join WFCT 2025 as Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-topaz-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-topaz-sponsors/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 19:10:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22595 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. They include Tint Wiz, a customer management software platform; EDTM, a tool supplier; and film suppliers Sonoco and Sharpline Converting Inc. Attendees of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2025-as-topaz-sponsors/feed/ 0 6 Ways Window Film Pros Can Maximize the Months That Matter Most https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/peak-season-prep-how-window-film-pros-can-maximize-the-months-that-matter-most/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/peak-season-prep-how-window-film-pros-can-maximize-the-months-that-matter-most/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 17:21:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22610 As the heat rises, so does demand—and for the window film industry, spring and summer represent the most critical stretch of the year. Whether you’re tinting cars in a one-bay garage, installing flat glass film on high-rises, or running a multi-crew operation offering everything from PPF to decorative film, gearing up for peak season is […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/peak-season-prep-how-window-film-pros-can-maximize-the-months-that-matter-most/feed/ 0 Big Celebration and Big Prize Purse: WFCT 2025 Doubles the Stakes for its 25th Anniversary https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/big-celebration-and-big-prize-purse-wfct-2025-doubles-the-stakes-for-its-25th-anniversary/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/big-celebration-and-big-prize-purse-wfct-2025-doubles-the-stakes-for-its-25th-anniversary/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 14:25:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22583 There’s something big in the air—and it’s not just squeegees and sprayers. As the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) rolls into Reno, Nevada, this September 9-11, 2025, the industry’s most anticipated event is going all out for its 25th anniversary celebration. In honor of the silver milestone, show organizers are doubling down on excitement and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/big-celebration-and-big-prize-purse-wfct-2025-doubles-the-stakes-for-its-25th-anniversary/feed/ 0 XPEL Inc Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/xpel-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/xpel-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 14:23:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22581 XPEL Inc, a manufacturer of window films based in San Antonio, Texas, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/xpel-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Clear Demand: Hot Trends in Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/clear-demand-hot-trends-in-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/clear-demand-hot-trends-in-window-film/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 14:21:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22578 The window film industry is undergoing a transformation, fueled by consumer demand for both advanced performance and cutting-edge aesthetics. From increased interest in ceramic films to the rise of security applications and even the influence of social media, professionals across the country are taking note of significant trends reshaping their businesses. One of the most […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/clear-demand-hot-trends-in-window-film/feed/ 0 Johnson Window Films Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/johnson-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/johnson-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 12:36:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22567 Johnson Window Films, a manufacturer of window films based in Carson, California, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/johnson-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 It’s Time to Secure Your Room for WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/its-time-to-secure-your-room-for-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/its-time-to-secure-your-room-for-wfct/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 12:36:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22569 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2025 is set to take place from September 9–11, 2025, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. For attendees planning to participate in this premier event dedicated to the window film industry, as well as paint protection, vinyl wraps and ceramic coatings, securing accommodations through the official […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/its-time-to-secure-your-room-for-wfct/feed/ 0 Facing the Sun: Dean Mitchell’s Journey with Skin Cancer and the Power of UV Protection https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/facing-the-sun-dean-mitchells-journey-with-skin-cancer-and-the-power-of-uv-protection/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/facing-the-sun-dean-mitchells-journey-with-skin-cancer-and-the-power-of-uv-protection/#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 12:35:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22571 Window film does more than enhance comfort and aesthetics—it plays a vital role in protecting skin health. By blocking up to 99.9% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, window film can significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer, including Basal Cell Carcinoma, the most common form of the disease. As awareness grows around the dangers of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/facing-the-sun-dean-mitchells-journey-with-skin-cancer-and-the-power-of-uv-protection/feed/ 1 Angry Customers and Lessons Learned Online https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/angry-customers-and-lessons-learned-online/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/angry-customers-and-lessons-learned-online/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 14:26:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22564 With more than 15 years of experience monitoring a major brand on social media, I’ve encountered countless customers with complaints, frustrations and outright anger. These interactions, while often challenging and common to all industries, including window film, have taught me invaluable lessons about navigating the delicate dance of customer service. I’d like to share some […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/05/angry-customers-and-lessons-learned-online/feed/ 0 National Window Film Day Highlights UV Protection https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/national-window-film-day-highlights-uv-protection/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/national-window-film-day-highlights-uv-protection/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:59:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22562 April 30 marks the annual observance of National Window Film Day, a date recognized by various U.S. governors and local officials to highlight the role of window film in energy efficiency, UV protection, and safety. Since its inception, more than 30 governors, including those in Virginia, have issued proclamations in support of the day. The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/national-window-film-day-highlights-uv-protection/feed/ 0 Jonathan Norman Named President of Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/jonathan-norman-named-president-of-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/jonathan-norman-named-president-of-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:44:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22544 Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ has appointed Jonathan Norman as the company’s new President. Norman will continue in his current role as Chief Investment Officer while assuming broader leadership responsibilities across operations and investment strategy. Norman’s expanded role comes as the franchise brand plans for continued growth and international expansion. Since joining Tint World as […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/jonathan-norman-named-president-of-tint-world-automotive-styling-centers/feed/ 0 TRÜ Spray Systems Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tru-spray-systems-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tru-spray-systems-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:43:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22549 TRÜ Spray Systems, a manufacturer of an electric airless spray system, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tru-spray-systems-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 WFCT 2025 Keynote Speaker Announced https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/changes-announced-for-wfct-25th-anniversary-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/changes-announced-for-wfct-25th-anniversary-year/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:42:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22555 In celebration of its 25th anniversary, WFCT proudly announces that Tommy Silva will be the keynote speaker. Silva’s remarkable journey and lasting impact on the window film industry make him a fitting choice for this milestone event. Tommy Silva began his career in window tinting at just 17 years old while still in high school. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/changes-announced-for-wfct-25th-anniversary-year/feed/ 0 Tariff Talk: How the Window Film Industry Is Bracing for Trade Pressures https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tariff-talk-how-the-window-film-industry-is-bracing-for-trade-pressures/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tariff-talk-how-the-window-film-industry-is-bracing-for-trade-pressures/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:39:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22552 As the U.S. continues to navigate a turbulent international trade landscape, recent tariffs on imported goods have left industries scrambling to assess risk, adjust pricing, and re-evaluate supply chains. But in the window film industry, reactions have been mixed — from calm optimism to cautious preemptive moves. While some companies have so far escaped the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tariff-talk-how-the-window-film-industry-is-bracing-for-trade-pressures/feed/ 0 Eastman Performance Films, LLC Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/eastman-performance-films-llc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/eastman-performance-films-llc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:25:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22507 Eastman Performance Films, LLC, a manufacturer of window film and paint protection film (PPF), will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/eastman-performance-films-llc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Tint Shop Turns Trash into Treasure https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-shop-turns-trash-into-treasure/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-shop-turns-trash-into-treasure/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22496 In the heart of Kannapolis, North Carolina, you’ll find a little tint shop with a big heart for the environment. Owned and operated by Darrin Darling, The Tint Shop Plus might specialize in keeping sunlight at bay, but it shines when it comes to eco-friendly practices. With a touch of ingenuity, a dash of humor, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-shop-turns-trash-into-treasure/feed/ 0 Breast Cancer Part II: One Industry Man’s Story https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/breast-cancer-part-ii-one-industry-mans-story/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/breast-cancer-part-ii-one-industry-mans-story/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:24:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22509 Bryan Hovey has been a mainstay at KMR, Window Film magazine’s parent company, for nearly 23 years, serving as the web developer and administrative director. His life took a turn in January 2024, when he received a diagnosis that few men ever expect to hear: breast cancer. “For about 18 months I had been noticing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/breast-cancer-part-ii-one-industry-mans-story/feed/ 1 Window Film Depot to Exhibit at Glass TEXpo™ ’25 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/window-film-depot-to-exhibit-at-glass-texpo-25/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/window-film-depot-to-exhibit-at-glass-texpo-25/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:23:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22522 Window Film Depot, a nationwide provider of specialty window films and architectural surface solutions, will participate as an exhibitor at Glass TEXpo™ ’25, scheduled for May 7–8, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. The company will be located at Booth 226. Window Film Depot plans to showcase a range of specialty […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/window-film-depot-to-exhibit-at-glass-texpo-25/feed/ 0 March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:58:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22451 Features High Stakes, Higher Glass Chris Wingard, of AlpineTint in Australia, once installed anti‑graffiti glass in one of the craziest places imaginable. Hope you’re not afraid of heights! Dealing with the Difficult Handling challenging customer interactions is an important skill in the window film industry. Thankfully, we’ve got a carload of case studies to help […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/march-april-2025/feed/ 0 On the Horizon March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:58:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22478 May 7‑8, 2025 Glass TEXpo™ ’25 San Antonio, Texas Co‑sponsored by USGlass magazine and USGNN™ glasstexpo.com September 9‑11, 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint‑Off™ 2025 Reno, Nevada Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines wfctevent.com September 9‑11, 2025 Auto Glass Week™ 2025 Reno, Nevada Sponsored by AGRR™ magazine/glassBYTES.com™, Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) and the National Windshied Repair Division (NWRD) autoglassweek.com November 4‑7, 2025 SEMA Show Las Vegas, Nevada https://www.semashow.com/ November 4–6, 2025 AAPEX 2025 Las Vegas, Nevada https://www.aapexshow.com/ Send your events to Vinnie Driscoll at vdriscoll@glass.com to be included in On the Horizon. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 High Stakes, Higher Glass March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/high-stakes-higher-glass-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/high-stakes-higher-glass-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:58:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22456 The Life of an Anti‑Graffiti Film Specialist By Vinnie Driscoll In this exclusive interview, Chris Wingard, founder and managing director of AlpineTint in Yackindandah, Australia, dishes about inspiration, mentors, and even his most memorable job. Hope you’re not afraid of heights! What inspired you to get into the anti‑graffiti film industry? I was inspired by […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/high-stakes-higher-glass-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 Dealing with the Difficult March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dealing-with-the-difficult-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dealing-with-the-difficult-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22458 Working with Demanding Customers in the Window Film Industry By Vinnie Driscoll Handling challenging customer interactions is an important skill in the window film industry. Company owners and installers face a range of customer behaviors, from misunderstanding to outright hostility. Industry professionals, however, agree that clear communication, patience and education can help mitigate difficult situations […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dealing-with-the-difficult-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 A Grave Perspective March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/a-grave-perspective-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/a-grave-perspective-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22461 The Unexpected Impact of Vinyl Wraps as a Lasting Tribute By Vinnie Driscoll When Letha Lasiter, owner of The Tint Diva in Gadsden, Alabama, was approached to wrap a headstone, she saw it as an extraordinary opportunity to help a grieving family create a lasting tribute. While her expertise typically centers on vehicles, this project […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/a-grave-perspective-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 Dear Reader March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dear-reader-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dear-reader-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22463 Angry Customers and Lessons Learned Online By Vinnie Driscoll With more than 15 years of experience monitoring a major brand on social media, I’ve encountered countless customers with complaints, frustrations and outright anger. These interactions, while often challenging and common to all industries—including window film—have taught me invaluable lessons about navigating the delicate dance of customer […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dear-reader-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 News Pulse March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/news-pulse-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/news-pulse-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22470 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue?Here are the hottest topics in the industry: 1. What Do Window Tinters Earn? You Might Be SurprisedIn a recent article by The Daily Mail, a window tinter was stopped on the streets of Brisbane, Australia, and asked what he did for a living—and how much he made. His response left mouths agape.Visit www.windowfilmmag.com and enter “Surprised” in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/news-pulse-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/ask-a-pro-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/ask-a-pro-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22466 Hiring Window Tinters vs PPF Installers By Mike Burke As a shop owner in the window tinting and PPF industry, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is who to bring onto your team. With over 36 years in this business, I’ve learned that finding the right people for the right roles can make or break your success. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/ask-a-pro-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 New Products March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/new-products-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/new-products-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22472 Spring Forward with New Innovations As we step into spring 2025, Window Film magazine is excited to showcase the freshest innovations making waves in the industry. From cutting‑edge vinyl‑cutting software to the latest advancements in window‑film technology, now is the perfect time to explore what’s new and get ahead of the trends shaping the season. If you […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/new-products-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 Film Stars March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/film-stars-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/film-stars-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22475 Beyond the Tint: Kyle Whalen’s Path to Success and Community Impact When it comes to window tinting, paint protection film and even screen‑printed apparel, few company names shine brighter than Pro Tint & Apparel. Based in Hartwell, Georgia, this bustling business is owned by industry pro Kyle Whalen and his fiancé, Hannah Adams. But that’s just the beginning—Whalen also co‑owns Defender Film Solutions, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/film-stars-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions March/April 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/warm-fusions-march-april-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/warm-fusions-march-april-2025/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:57:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22481 Architectural Finishes Unleashed By Brent Williams It has been said that if you are seen as “crazy,” it means you are right, a bit too early. If that statement is true, then I am far crazier than most. I first became aware of the products now known as “architectural finishes” in the very early 1980s, when I […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/warm-fusions-march-april-2025/feed/ 0 The Art of the Wrap: Justin Pate’s Journey from Student to Master https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/the-art-of-the-wrap-justin-pates-journey-from-student-to-master/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/the-art-of-the-wrap-justin-pates-journey-from-student-to-master/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22316 Justin Pate looks like any other student in the wrap class. Dressed in a vibrant pink-and-black sports car T-shirt, Nike sneakers, ballcap and jeans, he exudes a laid-back, almost unassuming vibe—like someone who just wandered in for a coffee and a casual lesson. Soft-spoken and deliberate, his voice barely rises above the din of the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/the-art-of-the-wrap-justin-pates-journey-from-student-to-master/feed/ 1 Missouri Senate Bill 68 Includes Window Film Mandate for School Security https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/missouri-senate-bill-68-includes-window-film-mandate-for-school-security/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/missouri-senate-bill-68-includes-window-film-mandate-for-school-security/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:54:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22340 Missouri’s Senate Bill 68 (2025), while primarily focused on reforms in elementary and secondary education, carries significant implications for the window film industry. Under Section 160.663 of the bill, school districts and charter schools will be required to install bullet-resistant window film on the glass of exterior doors or entryways. This mandate is part of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/missouri-senate-bill-68-includes-window-film-mandate-for-school-security/feed/ 0 Roland DGA Announces Personnel Changes to Support Growth in Interior Design and Surface Decoration Market https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/roland-dga-announces-personnel-changes-to-support-growth-in-interior-design-and-surface-decoration-market/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/roland-dga-announces-personnel-changes-to-support-growth-in-interior-design-and-surface-decoration-market/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:54:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22346 Roland DGA Corporation has announced a series of personnel changes within its New Markets and Business Development department, aimed at supporting the company’s expansion in the interior design and surface decoration sector. Kitt Jones has been appointed segment manager of interior design and surface decoration, a newly created role. Jones previously served as the company’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/roland-dga-announces-personnel-changes-to-support-growth-in-interior-design-and-surface-decoration-market/feed/ 0 Dr. ColorChip Corp. Joins WFCT 2025 as a Topaz Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dr-colorchip-corp-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dr-colorchip-corp-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:54:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22351 Dr. ColorChip Corp., a do-it-yourself paint repair company, will be a Topaz sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/dr-colorchip-corp-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/feed/ 0 Tint Wiz and Solar Gard Partner to Launch Integrated Platform for Dealers https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-wiz-and-solar-gard-partner-to-launch-integrated-platform-for-dealers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-wiz-and-solar-gard-partner-to-launch-integrated-platform-for-dealers/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:27:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22237 Tint Wiz, a project management software tailored for the window tint and paint protection film (PPF) industry, has partnered with Solar Gard, a manufacturer of window film based in San Diego, to deliver a customized version of its platform to Solar Gard dealers. The collaboration, called Solar Gard Wiz, is designed to streamline business operations […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tint-wiz-and-solar-gard-partner-to-launch-integrated-platform-for-dealers/feed/ 1 TikTok Video Sparks Debate Over North Carolina’s Strict Window Tint Laws https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tiktok-video-sparks-debate-over-north-carolinas-strict-window-tint-laws/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tiktok-video-sparks-debate-over-north-carolinas-strict-window-tint-laws/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:23:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22230 A viral TikTok video is shining a spotlight on the frustration many North Carolina drivers face when it comes to the state’s strict vehicle inspection laws—specifically, window tint regulations. Posted by user @ana_k0307, the video shows Ana’s fiancé returning to his car visibly frustrated after yet another failed inspection due to his window tint. The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/tiktok-video-sparks-debate-over-north-carolinas-strict-window-tint-laws/feed/ 0 100Group Joins WFCT 2025 as a Topaz Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/100group-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/100group-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:48:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22228 100Group, a payment processing company, will be a Topaz sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” competitions where automotive, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/100group-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-topaz-sponsor/feed/ 0 Surviving and Thriving: One Industry Woman’s Journey Through Breast Cancer https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/surviving-and-thriving-one-industry-womans-journey-through-breast-cancer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/surviving-and-thriving-one-industry-womans-journey-through-breast-cancer/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:08:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22074 Lindsay Webdell, the marketing communications manager for Solar Gard Saint-Gobain, has spent nearly 15 years in the window film industry. In January 2024 her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Webdell had always been proactive about her mammograms, knowing that dense, fibrocystic breasts ran in her family. “I prioritize my yearly […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/surviving-and-thriving-one-industry-womans-journey-through-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 Mascots and Mischief Makers: Window Film Community Shares Their Pets https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/mascots-and-mischief-makers-window-film-community-shares-their-pets/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/mascots-and-mischief-makers-window-film-community-shares-their-pets/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:56:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22050 Window Film magazine’s Facebook community went wild when we asked readers to share photos of their pets, and the response was nothing short of amazing! From adorable puppies to playful kittens and even some unexpected companions, our followers delivered an overload of cuteness. Whether they’re keeping installers company in the shop or just causing a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/mascots-and-mischief-makers-window-film-community-shares-their-pets/feed/ 0 Spring Forward: Maximizing Seasonal Opportunities in the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/spring-forward-maximizing-seasonal-opportunities-in-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/spring-forward-maximizing-seasonal-opportunities-in-the-window-film-industry/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:38:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22048 As winter fades and spring emerges, so does a golden opportunity for the window film industry. With longer daylight hours, rising temperatures, and the start of home improvement season, customers are looking for ways to enhance their living and work spaces. This season presents a perfect time to educate and engage potential clients about the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/spring-forward-maximizing-seasonal-opportunities-in-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 0 Detailers Roadmap Joins WFCT 2025 as an Opal Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/detailers-roadmap-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/detailers-roadmap-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:33:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22044 Detailers Roadmap, a creator of cutting-edge websites for the automotive industry, will be an Opal sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/04/detailers-roadmap-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-opal-sponsor/feed/ 0 The Financial Impact of Lead Source Tracking in Your Detail Shop https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/the-financial-impact-of-lead-source-tracking-in-your-detail-shop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/the-financial-impact-of-lead-source-tracking-in-your-detail-shop/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:36:52 +0000 https://ppfmag.com/?p=3991 Many shops today spend substantial marketing budgets without properly tracking which channels deliver actual sales. This approach creates a significant blind spot in your business operations and directly affects your profitability. Data-Based Decision Making When you track where each lead comes from and which ones convert to sales, you operate your business based on facts […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/the-financial-impact-of-lead-source-tracking-in-your-detail-shop/feed/ 0 North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Loosening Window Tint Regulations https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-governor-signs-bill-loosening-window-tint-regulations/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-governor-signs-bill-loosening-window-tint-regulations/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:17:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21967 Motorists in North Dakota can now apply darker tint to their vehicle’s front side windows, thanks to new legislation signed into law by Governor Kelly Armstrong. House Bill 1340, which received overwhelming bipartisan support—passing 89-2 in the House and 41-6 in the Senate—reduces the minimum visible light transmission requirement for front side windows from 50% […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-governor-signs-bill-loosening-window-tint-regulations/feed/ 5 LLumar SelectPro Elite Dealer Conference Highlights Industry Insights and Innovations https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/llumar-selectpro-elite-dealer-conference-highlights-industry-insights-and-innovations/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/llumar-selectpro-elite-dealer-conference-highlights-industry-insights-and-innovations/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:16:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21969 The 2025 Elite Dealer Conference for LLumar SelectPro dealers took place from February 27 to March 2 at the Sheraton Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The event brought together dealers from across the network to exchange insights, discuss industry challenges, and explore strategies for business growth. During the conference, attendees participated in sessions covering various […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/llumar-selectpro-elite-dealer-conference-highlights-industry-insights-and-innovations/feed/ 0 Maxpro Manufacturing, LLC, Joins WFCT 2025 as an Opal Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:15:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21980 Maxpro Manufacturing, LLC, a North Carolina-based manufacturer, will be an Opal sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 CoolVu Expands Franchise Network with 15 New Locations in Q1 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-15-new-locations-in-q1/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-15-new-locations-in-q1/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:13:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21972 CoolVu has expanded its franchise network in the first quarter of 2025, adding 15 new locations and bringing its total to 120 territories nationwide. The company, which specializes in window films, surface protection and energy-efficient solutions, attributes its growth to increasing demand for its products and the appeal of its franchise model. According to CoolVu, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/coolvu-expands-franchise-network-with-15-new-locations-in-q1/feed/ 0 Breaking News (Sort of): Mayor Takes a Swing at Crime https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/breaking-news-sort-of-mayor-takes-a-swing-at-crime/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/breaking-news-sort-of-mayor-takes-a-swing-at-crime/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:12:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21961 Most ribbon-cutting ceremonies involve a giant pair of scissors and a polite round of applause. But The Tint Tutor, a window film training facility in Berlin Township, New Jersey, had something a little more dramatic in mind to mark its open house on February 26, 2025. Instead of slicing through a ribbon strip or popping […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/breaking-news-sort-of-mayor-takes-a-swing-at-crime/feed/ 2 On the Right (Eight-)Track: A Surprising Story https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/on-the-right-eight-track-a-surprising-story/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/on-the-right-eight-track-a-surprising-story/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:26:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21927 SolarFX Window Films may be a nationally recognized window film brand now, but the company started under a completely different name selling a completely different product. In fact, it began by distributing eight-track tapes. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company’s corporate name is Vogler Enterprises, named for the family that founded it over 50 years ago […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/on-the-right-eight-track-a-surprising-story/feed/ 0 How Window Film Companies Can Prepare for ICE Audits Amid Rising Deportations  https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/how-window-film-companies-can-prepare-for-ice-audits-amid-rising-deportations/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/how-window-film-companies-can-prepare-for-ice-audits-amid-rising-deportations/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:29:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21921 As deportation activity increases under the new administration, many businesses could be subject to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits or even raids. Window film companies that may be affected can prepare in several ways. PAYCHEX, a company that offers payroll and human resources services, held a seminar for business owners on March 5 discussing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/how-window-film-companies-can-prepare-for-ice-audits-amid-rising-deportations/feed/ 1 North Dakota Senate Approves Bill to Loosen Window Tint Restrictions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-senate-approves-bill-to-loosen-window-tint-restrictions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-senate-approves-bill-to-loosen-window-tint-restrictions/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:55:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21916 The North Dakota Senate took a significant step on Tuesday, March 11, by voting to approve House Bill 1340, a measure that would ease restrictions on motor vehicle window tinting. The bill now heads to Governor Kelly Armstrong for final approval.  The legislation, which passed the Senate with a 41-6 vote, aims to adjust the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/north-dakota-senate-approves-bill-to-loosen-window-tint-restrictions/feed/ 0 IWFA Joins WFCT 2025 as an Emerald Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/iwfa-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/iwfa-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:34:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21914 The International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit trade association that provides unbiased educational information about window film and its many benefits, will be an Emerald sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/iwfa-joins-wfct-2025-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 KDX America Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/kdx-america-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/kdx-america-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:20:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21899 KDX America, a manufacturer of window films, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/kdx-america-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Celebrating Women Making Waves in the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/celebrating-women-making-waves-in-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/celebrating-women-making-waves-in-the-window-film-industry/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:15:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21890 International Women’s Day, on March 8, was a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of women across the world — including in the window film industry. To mark the occasion, Window Film magazine turned to its Facebook community with a simple prompt: “Tag a woman you think is doing great things for our […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/celebrating-women-making-waves-in-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 0 National Ladder Safety Month Focuses on Reducing Injuries Through Training and Awareness https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/national-ladder-safety-month-focuses-on-reducing-injuries-through-training-and-awareness/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/national-ladder-safety-month-focuses-on-reducing-injuries-through-training-and-awareness/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:47:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21873 Ladders are an essential tool for many tradespeople, including window film professionals, and ensuring their safe usage is a key factor in preventing workplace injuries. To promote ladder safety and reduce the risk of accidents, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) sponsors National Ladder Safety Month each March. The initiative aims to raise awareness, decrease ladder-related […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/national-ladder-safety-month-focuses-on-reducing-injuries-through-training-and-awareness/feed/ 0 Madico Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/madico-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/madico-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:46:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21870 Madico, a manufacturer of window films, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/madico-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 PPF Installers vs. Window Tinters: The Great Personality Debate https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/ppf-installers-vs-window-tinters-the-great-personality-debate/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/ppf-installers-vs-window-tinters-the-great-personality-debate/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:41:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21876 Are window tinters the life of the party while paint protection film (PPF) installers prefer solitude? According to Mike Burke, founder of Sun Stoppers, the answer is yes. In a blog post, Burke suggested that window tinters are naturally extroverted, while PPF installers tend to be more introverted. But is this theory accurate? We took […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/ppf-installers-vs-window-tinters-the-great-personality-debate/feed/ 1 Registration Is Now Open For 2025 WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/registration-is-now-open-for-2025-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/registration-is-now-open-for-2025-wfct/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:26:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21858 Get ready for an electrifying experience—attendee and competitor registration for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is officially open! This is your chance to be part of the industry’s premier event, happening September 9-11, 2025, in Reno, Nevada. If you’re in the window film, paint protection, or automotive tinting industry, this is […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/03/registration-is-now-open-for-2025-wfct/feed/ 0 7 AI Tips for Peak Season Prep https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/7-ai-tips-for-peak-season-prep/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/7-ai-tips-for-peak-season-prep/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:40:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21853 Peak season can be the most profitable time of year for a window tinting business, but it also comes with increased demands and operational challenges. In our last blog, we covered 7 Tips for Preparing for Peak Season—now, let’s take it a step further and explore how AI can help streamline these preparations, maximize efficiency, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/7-ai-tips-for-peak-season-prep/feed/ 0 Global Window Films Inc. Joins WFCT 2025 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/global-window-films-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/global-window-films-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:08:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21805 Global Window Films Inc, a manufacturer of professional-grade window films, will be a Ruby sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/global-window-films-inc-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Roland DG Appoints Eric Zimmerman as Director of Global Market Research https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dg-appoints-eric-zimmerman-as-director-of-global-market-research/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dg-appoints-eric-zimmerman-as-director-of-global-market-research/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:07:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21837 Roland DG Corporation has named Eric Zimmerman as its new director of global market research. In this newly established role, Zimmerman will work with global marketing, product, and sales teams to provide customer and market insights aimed at helping the company achieve its strategic goals. Zimmerman brings over 25 years of experience in the sign […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dg-appoints-eric-zimmerman-as-director-of-global-market-research/feed/ 0 New Marketing Initiatives Unveiled at CoolVu’s National Franchise Convention https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-marketing-initiatives-unveiled-at-coolvus-national-franchise-convention/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-marketing-initiatives-unveiled-at-coolvus-national-franchise-convention/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:07:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21830 CoolVu recently held its 2nd Annual Franchise Convention in Austin, Texas, bringing together more than 115 franchisee partners. The event focused on innovation, collaboration and growth strategies within the architectural films, surface solutions and graphics industry. The convention included educational roundtable discussions, expert-led panel sessions and the introduction of new marketing initiatives aimed at increasing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-marketing-initiatives-unveiled-at-coolvus-national-franchise-convention/feed/ 0 Window Film Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Security Claims https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/window-film-industry-faces-scrutiny-over-security-claims/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/window-film-industry-faces-scrutiny-over-security-claims/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:07:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21841 In recent years, schools across the United States have invested heavily in security measures to protect students from potential threats. Among these investments is the installation of security window films. A recent investigation by The Wall Street Journal, however, has raised critical questions about the efficacy of these films and the marketing practices within the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/window-film-industry-faces-scrutiny-over-security-claims/feed/ 4 Industry Mourns the Loss of Billy Aiton https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/industry-mourns-the-loss-of-billy-aiton/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/industry-mourns-the-loss-of-billy-aiton/#comments Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:58:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21824 Billy Aiton, former owner of Pro-Tech Window Tinting in Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on February 22. Aiton, who had been battling stage 4 cancer since December 2023, was told at the time he had only months to live. He surpassed the odds, however, living about a year longer than expected. Aiton had been a valued […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/industry-mourns-the-loss-of-billy-aiton/feed/ 2 Decorative Films Announces Initiative to Reduce Bird Collisions https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/decorative-films-announces-initiative-to-reduce-bird-collisions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/decorative-films-announces-initiative-to-reduce-bird-collisions/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:18:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21802 Decorative Films, a manufacturer of decorative, privacy and specialty window films, has launched a new initiative in partnership with the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) to help reduce bird collisions with glass surfaces. As of January 2025, the company is allocating 3% of proceeds from the sale of ABC-approved Solyx® Bird Safety Films to ABC’s Glass […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/decorative-films-announces-initiative-to-reduce-bird-collisions/feed/ 0 Inside XDC 2025: A Global Gathering of XPEL’s Top Authorized Dealers https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/inside-xdc-2025-a-global-gathering-of-xpels-top-authorized-dealers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/inside-xdc-2025-a-global-gathering-of-xpels-top-authorized-dealers/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21808 Several hundred dealers gathered in San Antonio last week for the high-energy, two-day XPEL Dealer Conference (XDC), February 14-15. San Antonio-based XPEL is one of the industry’s largest providers of protective films and coatings, including window film for multiple sectors and automotive paint protection film. According to company officials, over 600 XPEL authorized dealers traveled […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/inside-xdc-2025-a-global-gathering-of-xpels-top-authorized-dealers/feed/ 0 NKODA Joins WFCT 2025 as a Diamond Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/nkoda-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/nkoda-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:10:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21788 Chinese manufacturer NKODA will be a Diamond sponsor for the 2025 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), which will be held September 9-11 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Attendees of WFCT will experience premier education, a vast array of product demonstrations, a can’t-miss exhibition and the “World’s Best” competitions where automotive, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/nkoda-joins-wfct-2025-as-a-diamond-sponsor/feed/ 0 American Window Film Acquires Iowa Sun Control in Des Moines https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/american-window-film-acquires-iowa-sun-control-in-des-moines/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/american-window-film-acquires-iowa-sun-control-in-des-moines/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:08:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21786 American Window Film has announced its 20th acquisition with the addition of Iowa Sun Control, a window film dealer serving the Des Moines metro area. Established in 1976, Iowa Sun Control is currently owned by David Giesselmann, Sarah Akin and Sid Akin. As part of the transition, Giesselmann will remain with the company in a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/american-window-film-acquires-iowa-sun-control-in-des-moines/feed/ 0 Roland DGA Appoints Dan Burmeister as New President https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-appoints-dan-burmeister-as-new-president/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-appoints-dan-burmeister-as-new-president/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:06:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21780 Roland DGA Corporation has announced the appointment of Dan Burmeister as its new president. Burmeister, who has more than 20 years of experience in the print industry, replaces Amado Lara, who will transition to the newly created role of vice president of Latin American sales and business development. Burmeister has held senior positions in sales, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-appoints-dan-burmeister-as-new-president/feed/ 0 Dealing with Difficult Customers in the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dealing-with-difficult-customers-in-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dealing-with-difficult-customers-in-the-window-film-industry/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:03:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21774 Handling challenging customer interactions is an important skill in the window film industry. Window film company owners and installers face a range of customer behaviors, from misunderstanding to outright hostility. Industry professionals, however, agree that clear communication, patience and education can help mitigate difficult situations and ensure customer satisfaction. For Darrin Darling, manager of Tint […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dealing-with-difficult-customers-in-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 2 SPONSORED CONTENT: Autobahn Launches New Glass Failure Warranty https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/sponsored-link-autobahn-launches-new-glass-failure-warranty/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/sponsored-link-autobahn-launches-new-glass-failure-warranty/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:18:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21790 Autobahn is proud to introduce a Glass Failure Warranty, providing dealers and consumers with unmatched peace of mind. The warranty covers damage caused by manufacturer defects, thermal fluctuations, stress fractures, and nickel sulfide inclusions. However, exclusions apply. The warranty does not cover damage from physical impacts (such as accidents, vandalism, or theft), natural disasters (such […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/sponsored-link-autobahn-launches-new-glass-failure-warranty/feed/ 0 Leaders vs. Managers: Understanding the Key Differences for Organizational Success https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/leaders-vs-managers-understanding-the-key-differences-for-organizational-success/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/leaders-vs-managers-understanding-the-key-differences-for-organizational-success/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:22:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21771 In any organization, both leaders and managers play crucial roles in guiding the team toward success. While the terms “leader” and “manager” are often used interchangeably, they embody distinct qualities and responsibilities. Understanding the differences between leaders and managers can help individuals and organizations leverage their strengths to achieve common goals. Leaders are visionaries. They […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/leaders-vs-managers-understanding-the-key-differences-for-organizational-success/feed/ 0 How $1.2M in Bird-Safe Products Changed the Fate of Migrating Birds in Chicago https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/how-1-2m-in-bird-safe-products-changed-the-fate-of-migrating-birds-in-chicago/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/how-1-2m-in-bird-safe-products-changed-the-fate-of-migrating-birds-in-chicago/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:30:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21760 Chicago’s McCormick Place Lakeside Center has long been known as a death trap for migrating birds. The convention center’s location along the shores of Lake Michigan and its glass façade tricked birds for years, resulting in around 1,000 deaths annually due to collisions. Despite the deaths, the building never received renovations to mitigate them, such […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/how-1-2m-in-bird-safe-products-changed-the-fate-of-migrating-birds-in-chicago/feed/ 0 Roland DGA Announces Key Sales Department Appointments https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-announces-key-sales-department-appointments/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-announces-key-sales-department-appointments/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:27:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21763 Roland DGA Corporation, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines and other digital technologies, has announced several changes within its sales department. Mike Renna, a 28-year veteran of Roland DGA and former regional sales manager, has been promoted to strategic sales manager, a newly created position. In this role, Renna will […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/roland-dga-announces-key-sales-department-appointments/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22431 What a Short, Strange Trip It’s Been … By Brent Williams The last time I appeared in Window Film magazine was immediately after The International Window Film Conference and Tint‑Off™ (WFCT) in Orlando this past October. That show—just like all of the WFCTs over the last few years—was a fantastic time to reconnect with friends and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 On the Horizon January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22428 May 7‑8, 2025 — Glass TEXpo™ ’25San Antonio, TexasCo‑sponsored by the Texas Glass Association, USGlass magazine, and USGNN™.glasstexpo.com September 9‑11, 2025 — International Window Film Conference and Tint‑Off™ 2025Reno, NevadaSponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines.wfctevent.com September 9‑11, 2025 — Auto Glass Week™ 2025Reno, NevadaSponsored by AGRR™ magazine/glassBYTES.com™, the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC), and the National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD).autoglassweek.com November 4‑7, 2025 — SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevadasemashow.com November 4‑6, 2025 — AAPEX 2025Las Vegas, Nevadaaapexshow.com Send event […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 Film Stars January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/film-stars-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/film-stars-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22425 Vinyl at Heart: The Story of  Marian Giorgakis Marian Giorgakis, sales representative and installation trainer at Energy Products Distribution (EPD) in Baltimore, has spent more than 25 years carving a path in a male‑dominated industry. Starting as a hopeful Paint Protection Film (PPF) trainer, she quickly discovered her strength lay in vinyl. Back then, PPF was rigid and unforgiving—“like trying […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/film-stars-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 New Products January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-products-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-products-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22423 New Year, New Products As we ease into 2025, Window Film magazine is thrilled to spotlight some of the latest and greatest products taking the market by storm. From high‑speed printers to the newest windshield‑protection film, get ready to discover what’s new and set your sights on what’s next. If you have a product you’d like to see featured […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/new-products-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 News Pulse January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/news-pulse-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/news-pulse-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22420 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue?Here are the hottest topics in the industry: Cybertruck’s Windshield Fracture Leaves Tinters Scratching Their HeadsTesla’s Cybertruck boasts “shatter‑resistant armor glass,” yet cracked windshields have both owners and service providers, such as tinters, baffled.(Visit WindowFilmMag.com and enter “Windshield Fracture” in the Search box.) From Political Prisoner to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/news-pulse-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/open-24-7-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/open-24-7-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22418 Three Suggestions for 2025 A new year means a new start. And now that 2025 is upon us, you may be looking for an easily implemented action plan for improving your flat‑glass business. Digital Presence Many window‑film dealers neglect their digital presence. I see it all too often when looking at industry websites or social‑media pages—such […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/open-24-7-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 Dear Reader January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dear-reader-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dear-reader-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22415 Embrace the Power of Social Media By Vinnie Driscoll As someone who has spent over 15 years in a B2B environment and built a company’s thriving online presence from the ground up, I’d say I know a thing or two about social media. In 2015, I was honored to be named the Promo Industry’s Top Online Influencer, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/dear-reader-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 Birds Are Dying by the Billions January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/birds-are-dying-by-the-billions-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/birds-are-dying-by-the-billions-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22409 The Window Film Industry Can Help By Vinnie Driscoll According to the National Audubon Society, an estimated 600 million to 1 billion birds die each year in the United States from collisions with windows. These fatalities result from birds mistaking the reflections of sky or greenery in glass for the real thing, creating the illusion of an unobstructed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/birds-are-dying-by-the-billions-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 From Political Prisoner to American Dream January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22401 One Installer’s Story By Vinnie Driscoll Less than two years ago, Michael David Caballero Ayala was sitting in a Nicaraguan jail cell, accused of a crime he did not commit. But today, the 33‑year‑old is living in Maryland and thriving as an installer for AP Corp, a full‑service shop in Sykesville that offers services like vehicle […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 Gotta Have It January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/gotta-have-it-january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/gotta-have-it-january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22398 You’ve heard the saying, “A good workman never blames their tools,” right? Well, with the perfect tools, you can crush it in the window film game. We hit up our social media crew to find out their go-to gear here’s what they’re raving about! Caleb Silkett Manager, Midwest Tinting Overland Park, Kansas TOOL: SIDE SWIPER […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/gotta-have-it-january-february-2025/feed/ 0 January/February 2025 https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/january-february-2025/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/january-february-2025/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22395 Features Tool Spotlight: Gotta Have it With the right tools, you can crush it in the window film game. We hit up our social media crew to find out their go‑to gear—here’s what they’re raving about! From Political Prisoner to American Dream Michael David Caballero Ayala’s journey from a Nicaraguan jail to thriving installer at […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/02/january-february-2025/feed/ 0 7 Tips for Preparing for Peak Season https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/7-tips-for-preparing-for-peak-season/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/7-tips-for-preparing-for-peak-season/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:11:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21757 Winter may feel like a slow crawl for many window film dealers, but as temperatures rise and daylight stretches longer, so does the demand for window film. Spring signals the start of peak season, bringing a surge of automotive, residential and commercial clients eager to protect their vehicles, homes and businesses from the sun’s heat […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/7-tips-for-preparing-for-peak-season/feed/ 0 Anatomy of a Rebrand: Solar Art Becomes American Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/anatomy-of-a-rebrand-solar-art-becomes-american-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/anatomy-of-a-rebrand-solar-art-becomes-american-window-film/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:41:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21748 With its recent acquisition of a Boston-based window film company, Solar Art Window Film — a leading window film provider since 1984 — has decided to rebrand to American Window Film. We recently sat down with CEO Matthew Darienzo to discuss the rebrand, why the decision was made, how long it took, what it entailed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/anatomy-of-a-rebrand-solar-art-becomes-american-window-film/feed/ 4 Brent Williams Rejoins Archteva, LLC https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/brent-williams-rejoins-archteva-llc/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/brent-williams-rejoins-archteva-llc/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:40:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21745 Archteva LLC, a company specializing in architectural film finishes, has announced the addition of Brent Williams to its leadership team. Williams, previously with Advantage Innovations Inc., returns to the product representation side of the design industry with significant experience in architectural surface solutions. Williams is known for his expertise in 3M DI-NOC™ and similar surface […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/brent-williams-rejoins-archteva-llc/feed/ 0 Erin Bernhardt Moves to Beontag https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/erin-bernhardt-moves-to-beontag/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/erin-bernhardt-moves-to-beontag/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:02:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21739 Beontag, a global leader in self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID, NFC and Bluetooth technology, has announced the appointment of Erin Bernhardt as its new global vice president of Graphic and Label Materials (GLM). Bernhardt, an experienced international leader with over 25 years in business and operations, previously served as vice president and general […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/erin-bernhardt-moves-to-beontag/feed/ 0 Embrace the Power of Social Media https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/embrace-the-power-of-social-media/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/embrace-the-power-of-social-media/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:45:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21906 As someone who has spent over 15 years in a B2B environment and built a company’s thriving online presence from the ground up, I’d say I know a thing or two about social media. In 2015, I was honored to be named the Promo Industry’s Top Online Influencer, and I even won a Jesse H. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/embrace-the-power-of-social-media/feed/ 1 American Window Film Expands to Atlanta with Acquisition of The Tint Guy https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/american-window-film-expands-to-atlanta-with-acquisition-of-the-tint-guy/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/american-window-film-expands-to-atlanta-with-acquisition-of-the-tint-guy/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:12:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21732 American Window Film, formerly known as Solar Art, has announced its acquisition of The Tint Guy, a well-established window film company serving the metro Atlanta area. This marks the 19th acquisition for American Window Film and the first under its rebranded name. Founded in 1986 by Chris Robinson, The Tint Guy has built a strong […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/american-window-film-expands-to-atlanta-with-acquisition-of-the-tint-guy/feed/ 1 A Grave Transformation: The Art of Wrapping a Headstone https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/a-grave-transformation-the-art-of-wrapping-a-headstone/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/a-grave-transformation-the-art-of-wrapping-a-headstone/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:10:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21722 When Letha Lasiter, owner of The Tint Diva in Gadsden, Alabama, was approached to wrap a headstone, she knew it was an extraordinary opportunity to help a grieving family create a lasting tribute. While her expertise typically centers on vehicles, this project brought a deeply personal dimension to her work. The job came by referral […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/a-grave-transformation-the-art-of-wrapping-a-headstone/feed/ 0 KMR Art Director Honored with Prestigious Service Award https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/kmr-art-director-honored-with-prestigious-service-award/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/kmr-art-director-honored-with-prestigious-service-award/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:34:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21715 Dawn Campbell, art director and managing editor for Key Media & Research (KMR), the parent company of Window Film magazine and the Focus on Film newsletter, received the company’s 2024 Award for Extraordinary Service. The honor is presented annually and was named after former president Holly X. Biller, who retired from the glass industry at the end of 2024. Campbell, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/kmr-art-director-honored-with-prestigious-service-award/feed/ 0 Weathering the Off-Season: How Window Film Companies Stay Resilient During Slower Months https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/weathering-the-off-season-how-window-film-companies-stay-resilient-during-slower-months/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/weathering-the-off-season-how-window-film-companies-stay-resilient-during-slower-months/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:13:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21709 Every industry experiences peaks and valleys, and the window film business is no exception. While the warmer months often bring a steady flow of customers seeking sun protection and energy savings, many window film companies find themselves navigating a quieter period during the off-season. These slower months, typically falling in the winter or early spring, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/weathering-the-off-season-how-window-film-companies-stay-resilient-during-slower-months/feed/ 0 FDC Graphic Films Inc. Welcomes New Sales Leaders to Strengthen Market Presence https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/fdc-graphic-films-inc-welcomes-new-sales-leaders-to-strengthen-market-presence/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/fdc-graphic-films-inc-welcomes-new-sales-leaders-to-strengthen-market-presence/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:13:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21701 FDC Graphic Films Inc., a South Bend, Indiana-based distributor of vinyl films and other products in the graphics industry, has announced the addition of two seasoned professionals to its sales team, aiming to enhance its presence in key markets. Danielle Ullrich joins as the Northwest sales manager, bringing over 12 years of B2B sales experience, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/fdc-graphic-films-inc-welcomes-new-sales-leaders-to-strengthen-market-presence/feed/ 0 WFCT Raises Nearly $18,000 for Tinters for a Cause https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/wfct-raises-nearly-18000-for-tinters-for-a-cause/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/wfct-raises-nearly-18000-for-tinters-for-a-cause/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:00:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21690 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) raised $17,958 for the not-for-profit organization Tinters for a Cause during its 2024 conference in Orlando, Florida. The funds were generated through two charity events – a night at Topgolf, and an annual 3K – held during the conference. Tinters for a Cause, founded by Dean Mitchell, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/wfct-raises-nearly-18000-for-tinters-for-a-cause/feed/ 0 What Do Window Tinters Earn? You Might Be Surprised https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/what-do-window-tinters-earn-you-might-be-surprised/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/what-do-window-tinters-earn-you-might-be-surprised/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:56:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21687 In a recent article by The Daily Mail, a British tabloid newspaper famous for its salacious news coverage, bawdy headlines and sensationalism, a window tinter was stopped on the streets of Brisbane, Australia and asked what he did for a living, and how much he made. His response left mouths agape. “I own my own […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2025/01/what-do-window-tinters-earn-you-might-be-surprised/feed/ 1 2024: A Look Back at the Stories That Shaped the Window Film World https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/2024-a-look-back-at-the-stories-that-shaped-the-window-film-world/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/2024-a-look-back-at-the-stories-that-shaped-the-window-film-world/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21653 As we close out 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the stories that captured everyone’s attention. From lawsuits and partnerships to top dealers and brittle windows, these stories had everyone talking! #10. Where are the Window Tint Franchises You Compete Against? We Mapped it Out Window Film magazine charts the industry’s expansion with new production […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/2024-a-look-back-at-the-stories-that-shaped-the-window-film-world/feed/ 0 How Decked Out Is Your Business This Holiday Season? https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/how-decked-out-is-your-business-this-holiday-season/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/how-decked-out-is-your-business-this-holiday-season/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:18:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21658 We all know that the window film industry is a creative bunch, but when it comes to holiday vibing, they take decorating to new levels. Check out some offices, cars, storefronts, trees and more! Letha Miller Lasiter shows off the office’s “tint tree.” “It’s only decorated with tint tools and tint ornaments,” she says. Scott […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/how-decked-out-is-your-business-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 Change in Administrations Brings Challenges, Opportunities for the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/change-in-administrations-bring-challenges-opportunities-for-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/change-in-administrations-bring-challenges-opportunities-for-the-window-film-industry/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:03:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21648 The potential impact of the new administration’s policies on the window film and paint protection film (PPF) industry has sparked considerable discussion among industry experts. With the incoming administration’s focus on trade tariffs, economic growth and domestic manufacturing, the industry faces a mix of challenges and opportunities. Key voices in the sector have weighed in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/change-in-administrations-bring-challenges-opportunities-for-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 1 Solar Art Expands with Acquisition of General Solar in Maryland https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/solar-art-expands-with-acquisition-of-general-solar-in-maryland/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/solar-art-expands-with-acquisition-of-general-solar-in-maryland/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:03:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21645 Solar Art, a California-based window film and graphics company, has completed its 18th acquisition with the purchase of General Solar, a Gaithersburg, Maryland-based business. General Solar, established in 1969, is among the oldest window film dealers on the East Coast and a leading provider in the Washington, D.C., area. The acquisition enhances Solar Art’s footprint […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/solar-art-expands-with-acquisition-of-general-solar-in-maryland/feed/ 0 CoolVu Announces Plans for Largest Training Class in Company History https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/coolvu-announces-plans-for-largest-training-class-in-company-history/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/coolvu-announces-plans-for-largest-training-class-in-company-history/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:28:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21621 CoolVu, a national franchise specializing in glass and surface solutions, is preparing to host its largest training session to date in January 2025. The session will include eight new franchise locations and onboard 18 individuals, signaling the company’s continued expansion since its establishment in 2022. The upcoming training class includes: Tim Kennedy & Ying Wu […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/coolvu-announces-plans-for-largest-training-class-in-company-history/feed/ 0 Stained-Glass Window Film: A Trend Worth Watching? https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/stained-glass-window-film-a-trend-worth-watching/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/stained-glass-window-film-a-trend-worth-watching/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:21:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21614 Stained-glass window film, a decorative option that mimics traditional stained glass, is capturing attention on social media, especially among do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts. While the trend is evident online, its impact on the industry remains a topic of debate among professionals. Social media platforms showcase creative uses of the film in homes, fueling interest in its […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/stained-glass-window-film-a-trend-worth-watching/feed/ 1 Reflek Technologies Expands Global Operations and Product Offerings https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/reflek-technologies-expands-global-operations-and-product-offerings/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/reflek-technologies-expands-global-operations-and-product-offerings/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:21:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21602 Reflek Technologies Corporation, a manufacturer in the film industry, has announced significant updates on its operations and expansion plans. The company, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, operates a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility equipped with advanced coating and laminating technology. Reflek, noted as the largest privately-owned film manufacturer in the United States, produces over 10 million square feet […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/reflek-technologies-expands-global-operations-and-product-offerings/feed/ 0 WFCT to Celebrate 25 Years in Reno https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/wfct-to-celebrate-25-years-in-reno/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/wfct-to-celebrate-25-years-in-reno/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:17:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21607 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is returning to Reno, Nevada, in 2025, marking an extraordinary milestone: its 25th year. From September 9-11, the Reno-Sparks Convention Center will host the event’s iconic trade show and worldclass competitions, bringing together industry professionals and enthusiasts to honor a quarter-century of growth.  “After our record-breaking attendance in Orlando, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/wfct-to-celebrate-25-years-in-reno/feed/ 0 ‘My First Tint Job’ – A Retrospective https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/my-first-tint-job-a-retrospective/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/my-first-tint-job-a-retrospective/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:08:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21580 Ah, the first time—it sticks with you like the taste of your favorite childhood snack or that one summer anthem that transports you back with the first note. Whether it’s your first love, your first kiss or your first job, it’s a milestone etched in the sands of time. There’s something magical about it—equal parts […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/my-first-tint-job-a-retrospective/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/warm-fusions-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/warm-fusions-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22376 Understanding the Architectural Finishing Market By Brent Williams The 2024 Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) is now behind us, but the event left a lasting impact. Relationships were rekindled, new connections were forged and the record‑breaking crowd enjoyed an exciting few days. Kudos to Deb Levy and the entire Key Media team for putting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/warm-fusions-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 On the Horizon November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22374 2025 February 5–6, 2025Glass Expo West™ ’25Ontario, CaliforniaCo‑sponsored by USGlass magazine, [DWM] and USGNN™www.glassexpowest.com May 7–8, 2025Glass Texpo™ ’25San Antonio, TexasCo‑sponsored by USGlass magazine and USGNN™www.glasstexpo.com September 9–11, 2025International Window Film Conference and Tint‑Off™ 2025Reno, NevadaSponsored by Window Film and PPF magazineswww.wfctevent.com September 9–11, 2025Auto Glass Week™ 2025Reno, NevadaSponsored by AGRR™ magazine/glassBYTES.com™, Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) and the National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD)www.autoglassweek.com November 4–7, 2025SEMA […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 New Products November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/new-products-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/new-products-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22372 New Products on the Block By Vincent Driscoll From residential and commercial to decorative and automotive, the window film market produced an innovative selection of new products this year. This guide contains a sampling of everything the industry has to offer. If you have a product that you’d like to see included in our next New […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/new-products-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 Film Stars November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/film-stars-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/film-stars-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22368 The World’s Best Installers: The 2024 Tint-Off™ Champions The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, held in Orlando, Florida, included a brand-new competition this year: Vehicle Wraps. Give it up for all the winners and runners-up in each of the five categories.  Architectural Film 1 Ricky Miller Green Valley Window Tint Henderson, Nevada 2 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/film-stars-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/news-pulse-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/news-pulse-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22366 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: XPEL Inc. Suing Tinter for Alleged Trademark InfringementXPEL Inc. has had enough. After repeated attempts to prevent a New Jersey tint shop from claiming to sell its products, the film supplier is suing for illegal use of its […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/news-pulse-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/open-24-7-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/open-24-7-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22364 Glass Breakage – It’s Not So Black and White By Manny Hondroulis I was recently asked to present the flat glass topic of my choice at an industry event. Rather than make it my choosing, I posted a poll on social media to solicit audience feedback. Most respondents wanted to learn more about glass breakage […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/open-24-7-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/dear-reader-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/dear-reader-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22361 Cannabis and the Window Film Industry By Vinnie Driscoll Hey everyone! It’s Vinnie Driscoll here. If you were on the hunt for me at WFCT 2024 and came up empty‑handed, there’s a story behind it which involves a bum ankle and a prescription for a bottle of Percocets. Ouch! Talk about an unlucky break! Anyway, one […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/dear-reader-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 The SEMA Show November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22357 New Products Highlight They say, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Thankfully, that doesn’t apply to the 2024 SEMA Show! From protective wraps to “Pool Party Pink” film color, here’s a look at what the window film industry is showing off this year. Discover LLumar’s New Protective Wrap Film | Booth #52051 The new […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 Record Breaking November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/record-breaking-november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/record-breaking-november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22354 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ Rides Off Into the Florida Sunset What a week! Enlightening educational sessions, intense competitions, ample networking opportunities, award ceremonies and social gatherings encapsulated the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The annual event brought together window tinters from around the world to compete and celebrate the industry […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/record-breaking-november-december-2024/feed/ 0 November/December 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/november-december-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/november-december-2024/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22344 Features WFCT Breaks Records Another year, another record crowd! The largest International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ brought together window film companies from around the globe at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. 2025 Buyers Guide Window Film magazine’s annual guide to all the things you’ll want to buy for your business in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/12/november-december-2024/feed/ 0 Tips for Window Tinting Newbies https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tips-for-window-tinting-newbies/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tips-for-window-tinting-newbies/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:43:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21574 Embarking on a career in window tinting can be rewarding and challenging. To help newcomers navigate the journey, seasoned professionals in the industry have shared valuable advice in the Window Film Facebook group. From honing technical skills to managing finances, here are essential tips for anyone new to window tinting from those who were there […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tips-for-window-tinting-newbies/feed/ 0 LEGEND® Paint Protection Films Appoints UK Vice President of Sales and Marketing https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/legend-paint-protection-films-appoints-uk-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/legend-paint-protection-films-appoints-uk-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:55:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21570 LEGEND® Paint Protection Films (PPF), a global provider of protective solutions, has announced the appointment of Sam Campins Vicente as vice president of sales and marketing for its newly launched UK operations. Campins Vicente brings experience in sales, marketing and business development within the automotive and film industries. In her new role, she will oversee […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/legend-paint-protection-films-appoints-uk-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing/feed/ 0 Solar Gard Recognizes Panorama PRO Dealers at Annual Meeting https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-gard-recognizes-panorama-pro-dealers-at-annual-meeting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-gard-recognizes-panorama-pro-dealers-at-annual-meeting/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:27:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21567 Solar Gard’s 2024 Panorama PRO Dealer Meeting brought partners from across the nation to Fort Worth, Texas, from October 3-5, 2024. This year’s event, themed “Think Bigger,” aimed to inspire Panorama PRO Dealers with innovative strategies and fresh perspectives to elevate their businesses. The conference featured a range of highlights designed to foster professional growth. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-gard-recognizes-panorama-pro-dealers-at-annual-meeting/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens Second Wisconsin Location in Verona https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-opens-second-wisconsin-location-in-verona/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-opens-second-wisconsin-location-in-verona/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:22:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21564 Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, an automotive accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened its second location in the Badger State. The new store is located at 1200 John P Livesey Blvd., Ste. 101, Verona, Wisconsin and offers a range of automotive styling and tinting services to customers in Verona and surrounding areas. The store […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-opens-second-wisconsin-location-in-verona/feed/ 0 Small Business Shop to Watch: The Wrap Agency https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/small-business-shop-to-watch-the-wrap-agency/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/small-business-shop-to-watch-the-wrap-agency/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:15:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21530 Located in the southwest corner of Montana, somewhere between Butte and Billings, Bozeman is an idyllic little valley town nestled in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains. Just west of town you’ll find the headquarters of The Wrap Agency, a shop that does everything from architectural and vehicle wraps to signs, banners and decals. This […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/small-business-shop-to-watch-the-wrap-agency/feed/ 0 Solar Tint Reflects on 45 Years of Service and Innovation https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-tint-reflects-on-45-years-of-service-and-innovation/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-tint-reflects-on-45-years-of-service-and-innovation/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:14:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21552 Cincinnati-based Solar Tint, a family-owned leader in window film and environmental graphics, is marking its 45th anniversary this year. Founded in 1979 by Gary and Phyllis Young, the company has grown into a multi-brand operation with seven locations serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee under the banners of Solar Tint, Suntrol, ST Graphics and ESP […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/solar-tint-reflects-on-45-years-of-service-and-innovation/feed/ 1 CoolVu Expands National Presence with New Locations in North-East Columbus and Southeast Raleigh https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/coolvu-expands-national-presence-with-new-locations-in-north-east-columbus-and-southeast-raleigh/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/coolvu-expands-national-presence-with-new-locations-in-north-east-columbus-and-southeast-raleigh/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:14:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21557 CoolVu, a national franchise specializing in innovative glass and surface solutions, has opened two new locations, further strengthening its footprint in Ohio and North Carolina. CoolVu of North-East Columbus Led by franchise owner Carrie Esposito, CoolVu of North-East Columbus will serve residential, commercial and retail clients with a comprehensive range of products. From energy-efficient window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/coolvu-expands-national-presence-with-new-locations-in-north-east-columbus-and-southeast-raleigh/feed/ 0 Tint World® Expands Reach in Connecticut with New Manchester Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-expands-reach-in-connecticut-with-new-manchester-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-expands-reach-in-connecticut-with-new-manchester-location/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:59:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21521 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers™ has expanded its Connecticut footprint with a new location in Manchester, marking its third store in the state. Owned by Gregory Nussbaum, a business development professional with a strong automotive background, Tint World Manchester offers a range of premium services, including window tinting, custom audio upgrades, aftermarket performance enhancements and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/tint-world-expands-reach-in-connecticut-with-new-manchester-location/feed/ 0 In a Word: SEMA 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/in-a-word-sema-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/in-a-word-sema-2024/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:57:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21526 As the dust settles on the 2024 SEMA Show, where industry giants and innovators from around the globe converge, one question lingers: how can we sum up this year’s experience? We asked attendees and our social media community to describe SEMA in a single word—a challenging task when every moment at the show seems packed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/in-a-word-sema-2024/feed/ 0 Wrapping Up SEMA 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/wrapping-up-sema-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/wrapping-up-sema-2024/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:04:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21545 From the latest cutting-edge technologies to the hottest new products and trends in window film, SEMA 2024 did not disappoint. And as for the cars … you’ll want to see this video!

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/wrapping-up-sema-2024/feed/ 0 Jay Leno, Tesla Cybertruck, and Cutting-Edge Window Film Tech Take the Spotlight at SEMA 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/jay-leno-tesla-cybertruck-and-cutting-edge-window-film-tech-take-the-spotlight-at-sema-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/jay-leno-tesla-cybertruck-and-cutting-edge-window-film-tech-take-the-spotlight-at-sema-2024/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:09:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21516 The 2024 SEMA Show roared to life Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, uniting the industry’s leading innovators, manufacturers, and influencers for four jam-packed days of product reveals, demos and networking. The morning kicked off with a lively breakfast event, where attendees celebrated the New Product Award winners and enjoyed an appearance by comedian […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/jay-leno-tesla-cybertruck-and-cutting-edge-window-film-tech-take-the-spotlight-at-sema-2024/feed/ 0 The 2024 SEMA Show Roars to Life https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/the-2024-sema-show-roars-to-life/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/the-2024-sema-show-roars-to-life/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:58:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21511 Hot products, hot trends, hot rods! As the 2024 SEMA show kicked into full gear, the team at Window Film Mag was there. Check out what we found on Day 1.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/the-2024-sema-show-roars-to-life/feed/ 0 SEMA 2024 Opens Today https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/sema-2024-opens-today/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/sema-2024-opens-today/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:02:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21508 Viva Las Vegas! The 2024 SEMA show is on and the Window Film mag crew is there. Looking for the latest and greatest products and innovations in the automotive aftermarket? We’ve got you covered like a ‘69 Chevelle.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/11/sema-2024-opens-today/feed/ 0 Tint World® Recognized on South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Private 100 List https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-recognized-on-south-florida-business-journals-2024-private-100-list/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-recognized-on-south-florida-business-journals-2024-private-100-list/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:10:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21505 Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a franchise specializing in automotive accessories and window tinting, has been included on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Private 100 list. This list highlights top private companies across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, based on growth and revenue. The company, headquartered in Florida, has expanded its footprint significantly […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-recognized-on-south-florida-business-journals-2024-private-100-list/feed/ 0 Drunk Driving Incident Causes Damage to Texas Tint Shop https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/drunk-driving-incident-causes-damage-to-texas-tint-shop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/drunk-driving-incident-causes-damage-to-texas-tint-shop/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:59:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21491 A frightening incident unfolded at a tint shop in Seguin, Texas, Monday night when a suspected drunk driver lost control of his vehicle, wreaking havoc on the property and endangering bystanders. The shop owner, who was with a customer inside the building at the time, recounted the chaos that followed. “A customer had come to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/drunk-driving-incident-causes-damage-to-texas-tint-shop/feed/ 0 SEMA Show Preview – What to Expect https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sema-show-preview-what-to-expect/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sema-show-preview-what-to-expect/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:55:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21487 Next week, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show returns to Las Vegas, set to showcase thousands of the latest automotive performance products from both up-and-coming innovators and well-known brands. For the window film indusrty, the event will feature cutting-edge technologies, from advanced protective wraps to the latest in printer technology, offering attendees a firsthand […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sema-show-preview-what-to-expect/feed/ 0 Cannabis and the Window Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cannabis-and-the-window-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cannabis-and-the-window-film-industry/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:34:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21903 Hey everyone! It’s Vinnie Driscoll here. If you were on the hunt for me at WFCT 2024 and came up empty-handed, there’s a story behind it which involves a bum ankle and a prescription for a bottle of Percocets. Ouch! Talk about an unlucky break! Anyway, one of my very first assignments as the new […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cannabis-and-the-window-film-industry/feed/ 0 KMR Announces New Art Director https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/kmr-announces-new-art-director/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/kmr-announces-new-art-director/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:34:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21468 Key Media & Research (KMR), publisher of Window Film magazine and the Focus on Film e-newsletter, hired Tim Shaw as its newest art director.  Shaw has over two decades of experience as an independent, creative-minded designer, delivering cutting-edge design solutions across magazines, marketing materials and print advertising. From 2010-24, he operated an independent design firm, serving as […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/kmr-announces-new-art-director/feed/ 0 Sioux City Tinter Sees Uptick in Security Film Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sioux-city-tinter-sees-uptick-in-security-film-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sioux-city-tinter-sees-uptick-in-security-film-business/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:34:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21471 When the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa, contacted Carlos Barajas in late 2023, he had no idea that the call would lead to one of the biggest projects of his career. As the owner of 1st Choice Tinting in Sioux City, Barajas was well-versed in providing window tinting and security film installations, but this job […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/sioux-city-tinter-sees-uptick-in-security-film-business/feed/ 0 Essential Traits for Business Success https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/essential-traits-for-business-success/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/essential-traits-for-business-success/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:26:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21476 What are some important characteristics a person needs to succeed in the window film industry? This was the question posed to the Window Film magazine Facebook group on October 18, 2024. And the answers didn’t disappoint.   ‘Perseverance,’ ‘honesty,’ ‘integrity’ and ‘passion’ were some of the most popular answers to the post, which got over 100 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/essential-traits-for-business-success/feed/ 0 From Political Prisoner to American Dream: One Installer’s Story https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-one-installers-story/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-one-installers-story/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:23:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21419 Less than two years ago, Michael David Caballero Ayala was sitting in a Nicaraguan jail cell, falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. But today, the 33-year-old is living in Maryland and thriving as an installer for AP Corp, a full-service shop in Sykesville that offers services like vehicle wrapping and commercial graphics, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/from-political-prisoner-to-american-dream-one-installers-story/feed/ 4 Madico Tour: Innovation in Action https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/madico-tour-innovation-in-action/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/madico-tour-innovation-in-action/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:42:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21402 During the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off, I had the opportunity to visit Madico’s state-of-the-art facility in Pinellas Park, Florida. As one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, Madico has been a trusted name for years, and this tour offered an insider’s view of the precision and innovation behind their window films. First […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/madico-tour-innovation-in-action/feed/ 1 Tint World® Earns Spot on Franchise Times Top 400 for Eighth Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-earns-spot-on-franchise-times-top-400-for-eighth-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-earns-spot-on-franchise-times-top-400-for-eighth-year/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:18:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21382 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers™, a prominent franchise in the auto accessories and window tinting industry, has been named to the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the eighth consecutive year. This annual ranking identifies the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global sales, based on a comprehensive five-month research process. In 2024, Tint World expanded […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/tint-world-earns-spot-on-franchise-times-top-400-for-eighth-year/feed/ 0 Q&A with Neil Moran, Paint Protection Film Competition Winner https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/qa-with-neil-moran-paint-protection-film-competition-winner/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/qa-with-neil-moran-paint-protection-film-competition-winner/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:17:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21385 They say the third time’s the charm, and Neil Moran is living proof. After placing in the top 10 in 2022, and “completely bombing” last year, the owner of CGS Vinyl in Pelham, Alabama, took home the grand prize in the Paint Protection Film (PPF) category at this year’s Window Film Conference and Tint-Off. We […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/qa-with-neil-moran-paint-protection-film-competition-winner/feed/ 0 Window Film Community Braces for Hurricane Milton https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/window-film-community-braces-for-hurricane-milton/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/window-film-community-braces-for-hurricane-milton/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:15:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21390 As Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, members of the window film community in the storm’s path expressed concerns on social media about the potential impact on their businesses and lives. “We stayed hunkered down for Helene,” says Morris Daniel, owner of Florida Sun Blockers in Clearwater, in reply […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/window-film-community-braces-for-hurricane-milton/feed/ 0 Charlie Trujillo Wins Inaugural Vehicle Wraps Competition at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/charlie-trujillo-wins-inaugural-vehicle-wraps-competition-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/charlie-trujillo-wins-inaugural-vehicle-wraps-competition-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:56:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21365 Charlie Trujillo might seem laid-back with his tattoos, long hair, and tendency to skateboard to work as the CEO of Oklahoma City’s Lettering Express. But don’t be fooled—his focus is sharp, and his confidence undeniable, as he proved at the recent International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). When asked if he thought he had […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/charlie-trujillo-wins-inaugural-vehicle-wraps-competition-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Cybertruck’s Windshield Fracture Leaves Tinters Scratching Their Heads https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cybertrucks-windshield-fracture-leaves-tinters-scratching-their-heads/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cybertrucks-windshield-fracture-leaves-tinters-scratching-their-heads/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:55:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21370 Tesla’s Cybertruck boasts “shatter-resistant armor glass,” yet cracked windshields have both owners and service providers, like tinters, baffled. Some Cybertruck owners have tested the shatter-resistant claim by jumping on the windshields, resulting in cracks. One owner even reported his windshield cracking after cleaning it with a microfiber cloth. According Window Film magazine, the question of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/cybertrucks-windshield-fracture-leaves-tinters-scratching-their-heads/feed/ 2 Warm Fusions September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/warm-fusions-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/warm-fusions-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22302 New Opportunities in Architectural Films at WFCT By Brent Williams Are you ready to revolutionize your application business? In just a few short weeks, we’ll all be gathering in Orlando for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). This will be a time of connection, education, and competition among the best of our very […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/warm-fusions-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/news-pulse-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/news-pulse-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22299 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: Tesla Cybertruck Broken Windshields Prompt Tinters’ ConcernsWindow film forums on social media were abuzz when a few members of the community reported breakage of Tesla Cybertruck windshields they had worked on. While some shared this concern, others reported […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/news-pulse-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/open-24-7-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/open-24-7-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22296 A Film Marketplace By Manny Hondroulis Like everything else, the film industry has seen major changes since its infancy. Product advancements, increased consumer awareness and the presence of national installation companies are just some of those changes. As a film distributor, the change that fascinates me most is that dealers are becoming less loyal to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/open-24-7-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/dear-reader-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/dear-reader-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22294 Goodbye, Again, and Hello Casey Flores I love Window Film magazine, PPFMag and the film industry at large. The growth, dynamism and, ultimately, the people involved make it hard to leave. So I’m not. But I am switching roles once again. Window Film magazine has taken me around the world to almost every film plant, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/dear-reader-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 $1.2 Million For the Birds September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/1-2-million-for-the-birds-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/1-2-million-for-the-birds-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22291 McCormick Place’s Feather-Friendly Makeover National Glazing Solutions (NGS) is installing bird-friendly window film at McCormick Place. This comes just months after a devastating bird strike killed approximately 2,000 birds at the Chicago convention center, with 961 being found dead after a single day. The structure is positioned along a migratory pattern causing more than 42,000 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/1-2-million-for-the-birds-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT Product Preview September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/wfct-product-preview-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/wfct-product-preview-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22289 See These at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™: What Sponsors are Showing Off at the Show One of the highlights of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is the chance to see the latest window film technology. This year’s event, held in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center September 19-21, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/wfct-product-preview-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 Top Dealer Profile: Ricky Miller September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-ricky-miller-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-ricky-miller-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22286 Ricky the Winner: Green Valley Window Tint in Henderson, Nevada In the scorching heat of Henderson, Nevada, near Las Vegas, where the sun beats down relentlessly on cars and homes alike, one family business is on a mission to keep things cool. Ricky Miller, the 35-year-old owner of Green Valley Window Tint, isn’t just running […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-ricky-miller-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 Top Dealer Profile: Bill Valway September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-bill-valway-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-bill-valway-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22284 A Date With the Ice Man: How Chilling Out Helped a Top Dealer Refocus Bill Valway, CEO of AP Corp, starts his day a little differently than the typical business owner. He doesn’t check emails immediately or look through reports. Instead, he’s plunging into a 40-degree ice bath. This unconventional morning ritual is just one […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/top-dealer-profile-bill-valway-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 North America’s 2024 Top Window Film Dealers September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/north-americas-2024-top-window-film-dealers-september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/north-americas-2024-top-window-film-dealers-september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22281 By Casey Flores A lot can happen in nine years. If you’d told someone in 2015 that the window film industry was about to experience a seismic shift, that person might have wondered where it’d come from. In 2024, the landscape looks a bit different—bigger, even. For Window Film magazine’s Top Dealers issue, we pulled […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/north-americas-2024-top-window-film-dealers-september-october-2024/feed/ 0 September/October 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/september-october-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/september-october-2024/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22277 Features North America’s 2024 Top Window Film Dealers Window Film magazine’s annual top dealer list—compiled by our research department—has some familiar names and newcomers alike. Profiled within this piece are two top dealers—one who found success in slowing down and one who’s made a name for himself industry-wide via WFCT victories.      Bill Vallway, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/10/september-october-2024/feed/ 0 A Final Look Back at WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/a-final-look-back-at-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/a-final-look-back-at-wfct-2024/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:34:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21359 This year’s International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ lived up to its name, drawing exhibitors, attendees and competitors from across the world. In its final day, the event left everyone smiling, as it broke attendance records and left competition winners with a fistful of dollars.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/a-final-look-back-at-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024 Wrap-Up: Record Attendees, Photos and More! https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-wrap-up-record-attendees-photos-and-more/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-wrap-up-record-attendees-photos-and-more/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:09:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21354 The 2024 Window Film Conference and Tint-Off might be over, but the excitement and innovation it sparked in the industry will continue to resonate throughout the year. Read on for a capsule look at some of the highlights of this year’s event. WFCT 2024 Hits Record-Breaking Number of Attendees The 2024 International Window Film Conference […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-wrap-up-record-attendees-photos-and-more/feed/ 0 Mark Your Calendars! WFCT Returns to Reno for 2025 Show https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/mark-your-calendars-wfct-returns-to-reno-for-2025-show/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/mark-your-calendars-wfct-returns-to-reno-for-2025-show/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:35:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21352 After a decade, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) returns to Reno, Nevada, a popular location that last hosted the event in 2015. “We are excited to bring WFCT back to Reno in 2025!” said account executive Barry Atkins. “After our Orlando show broke attendance records, we can’t wait to see what happens […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/mark-your-calendars-wfct-returns-to-reno-for-2025-show/feed/ 0 WFCT Victors talk Winning Strategy, Future Plans https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-victors-talk-winning-strategy-future-plans/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-victors-talk-winning-strategy-future-plans/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:57:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21348 The winners of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ discuss their feelings after their names were announced, how they won and what’s next for them in competitive tint.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-victors-talk-winning-strategy-future-plans/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024: Winners Unveiled After Intense Three-Day Competition https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-winners-unveiled-after-intense-three-day-competition/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-winners-unveiled-after-intense-three-day-competition/#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:01:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21336 The winners of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) competitions have been revealed. The participants spent the past three days competing in various events, including architectural, decorative, automotive, paint protection film (PPF) and vehicle wraps. WFCT is an annual window film showcase that features educational sessions, a trade show, demonstrations and competitions. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-winners-unveiled-after-intense-three-day-competition/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024: Industry Leaders Network and Compete for Prestigious Titles and Prizes https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-industry-leaders-network-and-compete-for-prestigious-titles-and-prizes/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-industry-leaders-network-and-compete-for-prestigious-titles-and-prizes/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 19:34:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21324 Window film tinters from across the planet traveled to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The three-day event offered attendees ample opportunities to learn, network and compete. A trade show floor featured exhibitors highlighting the newest industry products. It also housed multiple competition venues […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-industry-leaders-network-and-compete-for-prestigious-titles-and-prizes/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024 Hits Record-Breaking Number of Attendees https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-hits-record-breaking-number-of-attendees/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-hits-record-breaking-number-of-attendees/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:29:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21329 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) reached record-breaking numbers on its final day as more than 3,000 attendees visited the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. “I never in a million years thought we would break all records this year,” says Deb Levy, managing director of WFCT. “My personal goal for this […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-hits-record-breaking-number-of-attendees/feed/ 0 Day Two: The Sights and Sounds of WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/day-two-the-sights-and-sounds-of-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/day-two-the-sights-and-sounds-of-wfct/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:16:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21314 In day two of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ exhibitors kept things interesting with their latest products. Among the competitions, decorative film artists took creativity to the next level while PPF produced a unique chorus of sounds.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/day-two-the-sights-and-sounds-of-wfct/feed/ 0 2024 WFCT Finalists Revealed as Stage is Set for Saturday’s Clash https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/2024-wfct-finalists-revealed-as-stage-is-set-for-saturdays-clash/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/2024-wfct-finalists-revealed-as-stage-is-set-for-saturdays-clash/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:23:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21308 Following two days of intense competition, the finalists of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) have been announced. The finals are scheduled for Saturday, while the champions will be revealed during Saturday’s closing party and awards ceremony. The finalists in each bracket will compete for a first-place prize of $10,000, except those […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/2024-wfct-finalists-revealed-as-stage-is-set-for-saturdays-clash/feed/ 0 IWFA Education Day Highlights Pragmatism and Regulations at WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/iwfa-education-day-highlights-pragmatism-and-regulations-at-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/iwfa-education-day-highlights-pragmatism-and-regulations-at-wfct-2024/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:59:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21294 In an “education day” packed with everything from skin cancer data to OSHA regulations, Friday seminars gave attendees a well-rounded approach to all things window film. The International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT) continues in Orlando, with a packed agenda for the entire film industry. OSHA Recording and Reporting: How to Keep You and Your […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/iwfa-education-day-highlights-pragmatism-and-regulations-at-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT Day One: Right Down to Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-day-one-right-down-to-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-day-one-right-down-to-business/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:31:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21289 In day one of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ keynote speaker Gary Vaynerchuk kept attendees on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, the event’s exhibitors and educational sessions gave the industry plenty of food for thought.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-day-one-right-down-to-business/feed/ 0 Industry Leaders Address Challenges and Success Strategies at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/industry-leaders-address-challenges-and-success-strategies-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/industry-leaders-address-challenges-and-success-strategies-at-wfct/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:20:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21259 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) returned to Orlando on Thursday at the Orange County Convention Center, hosting window film professionals from all corners of the planet. The annual window film showcase offers numerous educational sessions, a trade show, demonstrations and competitions. It culminates in an award ceremony on Saturday night.   WFCT opened […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/industry-leaders-address-challenges-and-success-strategies-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Two Inducted into the Window Film Hall of Fame https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/two-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/two-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:19:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21270 The annual International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ included a special luncheon honoring this year’s inductees into the Window Film Hall of Fame, as well 2024’s top dealers. This year, two members of the window film industry were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Those inducted include Tommy Silva, founder of T&T Tinting Specialists in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/two-inducted-into-the-window-film-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 Ringing In Auto Glass Week™ 2024 and WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/ringing-in-auto-glass-week-2024-and-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/ringing-in-auto-glass-week-2024-and-wfct/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:17:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21254 Auto Glass Week™ 2024 and WFCT officially begin today, but there’s already been a lot of action in Orlando, Florida. Catch up on the highlights so far, and get ready for the main event.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/ringing-in-auto-glass-week-2024-and-wfct/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024 Set to Kick Off https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-set-to-kick-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-set-to-kick-off/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:20:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21248 As the 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) approaches, the window film industry is gearing up for an event that promises a range of opportunities, from learning and networking to fierce competition. Set for September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, WFCT brings together experts, newcomers and industry leaders […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-2024-set-to-kick-off/feed/ 0 Night at Topgolf—Kick-off Party and Charity Event https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/night-at-topgolf-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/night-at-topgolf-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:20:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21250 Join fellow attendees on Wednesday, September 18 from 7-10 p.m. for an evening of fun and friendly competition at Topgolf Orlando, all in support of Tinters For A Cause, a not-for-profit organization. Enjoy a few hours of golf, snacks and soft drinks in climate-controlled hitting bays. No experience is needed—golfers of all skill levels are […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/night-at-topgolf-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/feed/ 0 WFCT Welcomes SoakShield 2.0 as Topaz Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-welcomes-soakshield-2-0-as-topaz-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-welcomes-soakshield-2-0-as-topaz-sponsor/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:19:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21252 SoakShield 2.0 will serve as a Topaz sponsor for the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). WFCT will be held September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is this week, so don’t delay and register today! Attendees of the event will experience premier education, a vast array product […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-welcomes-soakshield-2-0-as-topaz-sponsor/feed/ 0 Window Film Industry High on Cannabis https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/window-film-industry-high-on-cannabis/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/window-film-industry-high-on-cannabis/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:48:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21229 How important is window film to the cannabis industry? Important enough that a major window film dealer and installer exhibited at the recent New Jersey Cannabis Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On August 28, Georgia-based Window Film Depot, which has offices all over the country, including New Jersey, posted on Facebook that it would […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/window-film-industry-high-on-cannabis/feed/ 2 WFCT Kicks Off Next Week – Here’s What You Need to Know https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-kicks-off-next-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-kicks-off-next-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:46:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21235 The 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is just days away! Join us September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for an unforgettable event filled with industry-leading speakers, hands-on demos and exclusive giveaways. Here’s what you need to know:  Register Now: If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/wfct-kicks-off-next-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Four More Companies Join WFCT 2024 as Topaz Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors-2/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:44:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21238 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Industry suppliers TintPro Software, Wraps1 LLC, TRÜ Spray Systems and UPPF, Inc. will all be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees of the event can look forward to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors-2/feed/ 0 Onsite and Online WFCT Registration Are Available https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/onsite-and-online-wfct-registration-are-available/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/onsite-and-online-wfct-registration-are-available/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:08:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21217 Registration will be available from September 18-21 at the Orange County Convention Center, West E/F Lobby. Eliminate the hassle and be sure to experience all that WFCT has to offer. Elevate your industry knowledge and connections. Don’t worry, online registration is still open. Visit wfctevent.com for more information and updates.    Onsite registration times:   September 18th […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/onsite-and-online-wfct-registration-are-available/feed/ 0 SOIF USA Joins WFCT as an Emerald Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/soif-usa-joins-wfct-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/soif-usa-joins-wfct-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:07:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21219 Another company has signed on as an Emerald sponsor of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). SOIF USA will be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  The event is less than three weeks away, so don’t delay and register today!   SOIF USA, a new venture from […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/soif-usa-joins-wfct-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 XPEL Inc. Suing Tinter for Alleged Trademark Infringement https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/xpel-inc-suing-tinter-for-alleged-trademark-infringement/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/xpel-inc-suing-tinter-for-alleged-trademark-infringement/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:04:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21215 San Antonio-based film supplier XPEL Inc. is suing New Jersey tint shop Dope Tintings LLC, for illegal use of its trademark.   The case, filed in July, alleges that the defendant knowingly used the XPEL brand on its website, claiming to sell and install the plaintiff’s products.   Dope Tintings – which XPEL says is not an […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/09/xpel-inc-suing-tinter-for-alleged-trademark-infringement/feed/ 0 Analysis: Top Dealers’ Growth: 2015 to 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/analysis-top-dealers-growth-2015-to-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/analysis-top-dealers-growth-2015-to-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:09:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21210 A lot can happen in nine years. If you’d told someone in 2015 that the window film industry was about to experience a seismic shift, that person might have wondered where it’d come from. In 2024, the landscape looks a bit different—bigger, even. For Window Film magazine’s Top Dealers issue, we pulled numbers from our 2015 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/analysis-top-dealers-growth-2015-to-2024/feed/ 0 Act Now: Pre-registration Pricing Ends August 31  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/act-now-pre-registration-pricing-ends-august-31/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/act-now-pre-registration-pricing-ends-august-31/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:02:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21206  The 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is an unparalleled industry event from September 19-21 in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida. The deadline for discounted pre-registration discount pricing ends in three days—secure your spot by August 31 at 11:59 p.m. here.    Join industry leaders at the Orange County Convention Center for the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/act-now-pre-registration-pricing-ends-august-31/feed/ 0 Two New Companies Join WFCT as Topaz Sponsors  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/two-new-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/two-new-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:01:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21204 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Tube supplier Teel Plastics and  not-for-profit, Tinters for a Cause will both be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Pre-registration discounts end August 31, so don’t delay and register today!  Attendees […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/two-new-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/feed/ 0 CoolVu Opens Four New Locations Across U.S. https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/coolvu-opens-four-new-locations-across-u-s/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/coolvu-opens-four-new-locations-across-u-s/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:37:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21194 CoolVu, a flat-glass tinting and graphics franchise, has opened several new franchise locations across the United States. The expansion includes: South Miami, Florida Princeton and Burlington County, New Jersey North Gwinnett Buford and West Metro Atlanta, Georgia Fayetteville, North Carolina The South Miami location is owned by Joe Orfely, Jersey franchises (Princeton and Burlington County) […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/coolvu-opens-four-new-locations-across-u-s/feed/ 0 Maxpro Window Films Joins WFCT as Opal Sponsor  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-as-opal-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-as-opal-sponsor/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:35:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21192 North Carolina-based film manufacturer Maxpro Window Films has joined the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as an Opal-Level Sponsor.   Attendees of the event will be able to meet Maxpro Window Films representatives, have access to cutting-edge education, see dynamic product demonstrations and attend a busy exhibition floor also home to the famous […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/maxpro-window-films-joins-wfct-as-opal-sponsor/feed/ 0 Four New Topaz Sponsors Join WFCT  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-new-topaz-sponsors-join-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-new-topaz-sponsors-join-wfct/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:34:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21190 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT).  Tool supplier Pressure on Demand Systems, film supplier Sharpline Converting Inc., SHENZHEN WICUE OPTOELECTRONICS CO. , LTD and Sonoco Plastics Inc. will all be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-new-topaz-sponsors-join-wfct/feed/ 0 WFCT 2024: The Event of the Year is Just 30 Days Away!  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-2024-the-event-of-the-year-is-just-30-days-away/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-2024-the-event-of-the-year-is-just-30-days-away/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:32:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21188 It’s almost here! Only 30 days until the 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Join the entire window film and PPF industry at the Orange County Convention Center from September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. Why Attend International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off ™? Exceptional Educational Sessions: Gain insights from leading experts on the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-2024-the-event-of-the-year-is-just-30-days-away/feed/ 0 Mr. Tint, 3M Agree to Discovery Terms   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mr-tint-3m-agree-to-discovery-terms/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mr-tint-3m-agree-to-discovery-terms/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:03:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21178 A federal judge has approved a consent confidentiality order in a lawsuit involving Mr. Tint Inc. and 3M Company, establishing strict guidelines for handling sensitive information during the upcoming discovery process.  Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Cain signed the order on July 29, 2024, outlining procedures for designating documents as “CONFIDENTIAL” or “HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mr-tint-3m-agree-to-discovery-terms/feed/ 0 Remembering Window Film magazine Art Director Saundra Hutchison https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/remembering-window-film-magazine-art-director-saundra-hutchison/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/remembering-window-film-magazine-art-director-saundra-hutchison/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:02:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21176 Key Media & Research (KMR), publisher of Window Film magazine and PPFMag, is mourning the loss of Saundra Hutchison, one of our beloved art directors. Saundra was the sole support and guardian angel for her mom, Pat, who is in her 80s. A GoFundMe account has been set up to provide Pat with financial support and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/remembering-window-film-magazine-art-director-saundra-hutchison/feed/ 2 WFCT Pre-Registration Discounts End August 31  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-pre-registration-discounts-end-august-31/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-pre-registration-discounts-end-august-31/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:59:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21174 The 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) deadline at the end of the month for discounted pre-registration pricing is fast approaching, ending on August 31st at 11:59 PM. Secure your spot here.   It is the industry’s must-attend event from September 19-21, held at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. This […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/wfct-pre-registration-discounts-end-august-31/feed/ 0 Four More Companies Join WFCT 2024 as Topaz Sponsors   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:58:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21172 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT).  Tool supplier Fusion Tools ®, specialty film supplier Graffiti Shield Inc., film supplier Opticle and the International Window Film Association (IWFA) will all be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-more-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/feed/ 0 KAM Unlimited, 44Tools named Emerald Sponsors of 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/kam-unlimited-44tools-named-emerald-sponsors-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/kam-unlimited-44tools-named-emerald-sponsors-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:57:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21170 Two companies have been named Emerald sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT).  Tool and film distributor 44Tools and national film subcontractor KAM Unlimited will exhibit at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. KAM Unlimited is also the sponsor to the Second Annual 3K—Walk […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/kam-unlimited-44tools-named-emerald-sponsors-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/feed/ 0 Patric Fransko on Business and the State of the Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/patric-fransko-on-business-and-the-state-of-the-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/patric-fransko-on-business-and-the-state-of-the-industry/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:23:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21161 There are few people who can talk about the industry issues of the day like Eye Magnet Management founder Patric Fransko. With economic fears growing, a recent merger under his belt and the industry’s largest event coming in a month, Window Film magazine caught up with him to get his take on the state of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/patric-fransko-on-business-and-the-state-of-the-industry/feed/ 1 Mourning Saundra Hutchison https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mourning-saundra-hutchinson/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mourning-saundra-hutchinson/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:19:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21156 I’ve never had a coworker pass away before. This week, our friend and colleague Saundra Hutchison left this world far too soon. Saundra was our art director here at Key Media & Research and many of us have worked with her for more than a decade. Saundra was one of the sweetest people you could […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/mourning-saundra-hutchinson/feed/ 5 Four Companies Join WFCT 2024 as Topaz Sponsors  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:18:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21154 Four companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT).  Tool suppliers 69TOOLZ,  Dr. ColorChip Corp.,  EDTM, Inc. and marketing company Eye Magnet Management will all be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.    Attendees of the event can look […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/four-companies-join-wfct-2024-as-topaz-sponsors/feed/ 0 Don’t Miss the WFCT Closing Party and Awards Ceremony  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dont-miss-the-wfct-closing-party-and-awards-ceremony/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dont-miss-the-wfct-closing-party-and-awards-ceremony/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21152 Cheer on the winners at the conference’s grand finale—the 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off ™ (WFCT) Closing Party and Awards Ceremony! This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate achievements, cheer on your peers and favorite competitors, and end the conference on a high note. Stick around for the big announcement at the end. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dont-miss-the-wfct-closing-party-and-awards-ceremony/feed/ 0 Warm Fusion July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/warm-fusion-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/warm-fusion-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22262 How to Introduce a New Market By Brent Williams In my last article, I wrote about the potential size of the architectural finishes industry here in the U.S. I then received more than a little pushback from people who don’t understand the product, the market and especially the potential for the market to grow. This […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/warm-fusion-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 On the Horizon July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/on-the-horizon-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/on-the-horizon-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22260 September 19-21International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024Orlando, FloridaSponsored by WINDOW FILM and PPF magazineswfctevent.com September 19-21Auto Glass Week™ 2024Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration and customer service representative competitions.Orlando, FloridaCo-sponsored by AGSC™, NWRD and AGRR™ magazineautoglassweek.com November 5-8The SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevadawww.thesemashow.com 2025February 5-6Glass Expo West™Co-sponsored by the California […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/on-the-horizon-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 Film Stars July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/film-stars-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/film-stars-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22258 Staten Island Style: Sainz Designs, New York City “I’ve been in window tint for 31 years,” says Fernando Sainz, owner of Sainz Designs in New York City. Sainz began tinting in Puerto Rico at the age of 14 and he’s picked up quite a few pointers along the way—so much so that after 173 Google […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/film-stars-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/news-pulse-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/news-pulse-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22256 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: Hyundai Motor Company Launches its Own Window FilmAs part of its larger strategy to offer automotive-adjacent products, Hyundai Motor Company has launched its own window film it calls “Nano Cooling Film.” The Korea-based firm tested the product in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/news-pulse-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/open-24-7-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/open-24-7-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22254 Step Up Your Technical Selling Game By Manny Hondroulis We often underestimate the technical knowledge required to be successful in the flat glass market. Whether speaking to end-users, architects, designers, energy service companies, property managers, building engineers or security consultants, a thorough understanding of what window film is and can do is a must-have. To […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/open-24-7-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dear-reader-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dear-reader-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22252 Color PPF: The Time is Now By Casey Flores When I had the idea to launch PPFMag eight years ago, it was becoming clear that paint protection film (PPF) was going to be big and needed its own individual publication. Now, with color PPF on the horizon, there’s never been a better time for window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/dear-reader-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 The Minion Dollar Job and How the Company Gru July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/the-minion-dollar-job-and-how-the-company-gru-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/the-minion-dollar-job-and-how-the-company-gru-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22250 When Lux Graphic Imaging got the call to help with a movie premier happening in one week, owner Mike Pisano knew his team had to move. A colossal overnight transformation took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center for the premiere of “Despicable Me 4” on June 8, 2024. This ambitious project showcased not only how […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/the-minion-dollar-job-and-how-the-company-gru-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 Titans of Tint July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/titans-of-tint-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/titans-of-tint-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22247 Black, Lee and Silva Set to Join Window Film Hall of Fame The window film industry is rolling out the red carpet for two of its most accomplished veterans. James (Jim) Black and Tommy Silva are slated for induction into the Window Film Hall of Fame at the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/titans-of-tint-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 2024 Annual New Products Guide July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/2024-annual-new-products-guide-july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/2024-annual-new-products-guide-july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22244 The year 2024 brings many new things—including new products. From architectural to automotive to security to decorative, here’s just some of the products this year has brought so far. If you’d like your product to be considered for next year or our regular products section, please email Casey Flores at cflores@glass.com. Automotive Film Maxpro Max […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/2024-annual-new-products-guide-july-august-2024/feed/ 0 July/August 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/july-august-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/july-august-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22241 Features 2024 Annual New Products Guide A new year brings new products to market. Check out the latest films, tech and tools. Titans of Tint The Window Film Hall of Fame will proudly honor three distinguished inductees for their remarkable contributions to the industry at the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ in Orlando. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/08/july-august-2024/feed/ 0 The Top Window Film Dealers of 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/the-top-window-film-dealers-of-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/the-top-window-film-dealers-of-2024/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:05:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21146 The year 2023 was another year of growth for the industry with expanded factories, new distribution centers and more revenue for the top window film dealers. An expanded version of this will be in the upcoming July/August issue of Window Film magazine, but as a preview, here are the top five window film dealers in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/the-top-window-film-dealers-of-2024/feed/ 0 Tint World Expands in Ohio https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-expands-in-ohio/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-expands-in-ohio/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:55:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21144 Tint World has opened a new Ohio location. Owned and operated by Ryan Sawyer, this is the second Tint World location in Ohio, will be in Cincinnati and is the first serving the state’s southern area . “I’m proud to be part of the rapidly growing Tint World family and to see the company’s presence […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-expands-in-ohio/feed/ 0 XPEL, Inc. Named Ruby Sponsor of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/xpel-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/xpel-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:53:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21142 San Antonio-based film supplier XPEL, Inc. will attend the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as a Ruby sponsor. The publicly traded company supplies paint protection film and window film worldwide. WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will get world-class education, a dynamic […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/xpel-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/feed/ 0 WFCT in Orlando Is Only 50 Days Away https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-in-orlando-is-only-50-days-away/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-in-orlando-is-only-50-days-away/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:52:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21139 Plan now to attend and make new connections at the 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off ™ (WFCT). The industry event will be held September 19-21, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, coming in only a few weeks. To view the event’s ultimate guide click here.   Why should you attend the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-in-orlando-is-only-50-days-away/feed/ 0 Tesla Cybertruck Broken Windshields Prompt Tinters’ Concerns https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tesla-cybertruck-broken-windshields-prompt-tinters-concerns/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tesla-cybertruck-broken-windshields-prompt-tinters-concerns/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:01:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21134 A post in one of the online window film forums prompted discussion among window film professionals. Dean Mitchell, XPEL rep and head of Tinters for a Cause, posted: “For those of you who’ve tinted Cybertruck Windshields, any issues with them cracking? We’ve just had 2 cases. One while prepping it, one with film being on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tesla-cybertruck-broken-windshields-prompt-tinters-concerns/feed/ 4 Industry Leaders Discuss Show Benefits on WFCT Live https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/industry-leaders-discuss-show-benefits-on-wfct-live/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/industry-leaders-discuss-show-benefits-on-wfct-live/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:57:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21131 Industry leaders including Autobahn CEO David Kratz, TintWiz CEO Erik Devash, and Tintstitute leaders Austin and Micaela Cook participated in WFCT Live to discuss the benefits of attending the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, which will be held September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. The panel was moderated by WFCT sales executive Barry Atkins, WINDOW […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/industry-leaders-discuss-show-benefits-on-wfct-live/feed/ 0 CoolVu Opens in West Los Angeles https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/coolvu-opens-in-west-los-angeles/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/coolvu-opens-in-west-los-angeles/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:56:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21128 National flat glass tinting franchise CoolVu is adding another location to its portfolio. The new franchise owned by Scott Cohen and Elina Zakhodina, will serve residential, commercial and retail clients in the West Los Angeles region. “We are thrilled to open our new franchise here in West Los Angeles,” says Zakhodina. “We look forward to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/coolvu-opens-in-west-los-angeles/feed/ 0 Tint World 2024 a ‘Best of the Best’ Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-2024-a-best-of-the-best-franchise-by-entrepreneur-magazine/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-2024-a-best-of-the-best-franchise-by-entrepreneur-magazine/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:54:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21126 Boca Raton, Florida-based tinting and  automotive accessory franchise Tint World was recognized as one of the “Best of the Best” Franchises in 2024 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the July/August issue of the magazine, highlights the brands from Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500 that ranked at the top of their industry categories. Tint World took 249th place […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-2024-a-best-of-the-best-franchise-by-entrepreneur-magazine/feed/ 0 3M to Sponsor WFCT at Ruby Level https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/3m-to-sponsor-wfct-at-ruby-level/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/3m-to-sponsor-wfct-at-ruby-level/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:53:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21124 Minnesota-based film manufacturer 3M will sponsor the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) at the Ruby level. The company supplies paint protection film, window film and vinyl wraps worldwide.   WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will get world-class education, a dynamic exhibition and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/3m-to-sponsor-wfct-at-ruby-level/feed/ 0 WFCT Competitor Registration Closes Next Week https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-competitor-registration-closes-next-week/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-competitor-registration-closes-next-week/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:52:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21122 Calling all installers – this is your chance to make history at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Join the industry, September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. There is no time to waste, registration for the Architectural Tint-Off™, Automotive Tint-Off™, Paint Protection Film and Vehicle Wraps Competition closes […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/wfct-competitor-registration-closes-next-week/feed/ 0 NGS on its $1.2 Million Bird-Friendly Film Job https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/ngs-on-its-1-2-million-bird-friendly-film-job/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/ngs-on-its-1-2-million-bird-friendly-film-job/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:13:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21118 National Glazing Solutions (NGS) is installing bird-friendly window film at McCormick Place, just months after a devastating bird strike killed approximately 2,000 birds at the Chicago convention center. The $1.2 million project, which involves applying around 100,000 square feet of Feather Friendly window film, aims to prevent future bird collisions at the facility. “It’s the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/ngs-on-its-1-2-million-bird-friendly-film-job/feed/ 0 Three Companies Join WFCT as Topaz Sponsors  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/three-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/three-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:10:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21116 Three companies have signed on as Topaz sponsors of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT).  Decorative film supplier  Custom Glass Window Films LLC and payment processing companies 100Group and 212 Payments will all be at the September 19-21 event held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.    Attendees of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/three-companies-join-wfct-as-topaz-sponsors/feed/ 0 Houston Tint Shops, Distribution Centers Begin to Reopen After Hurricane https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/houston-tint-shops-distribution-centers-begin-to-reopen-after-hurricane/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/houston-tint-shops-distribution-centers-begin-to-reopen-after-hurricane/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:41:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21110 Tint shops in Houston are still suffering the effects of Hurricane Beryl, which hit the major U.S. city on Monday. The storm slammed into southeast Texas on Monday, knocking out power to more than two million homes, closing ports, flooding roadways and killing at least seven people. Window Film magazine reached out to multiple window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/houston-tint-shops-distribution-centers-begin-to-reopen-after-hurricane/feed/ 0 Tint World Grows Executive Team https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-grows-executive-team/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-grows-executive-team/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:39:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21107 Tint World is bringing in “experienced industry executives” to help manage its growth, according to a company release. J.R. Stocks and Kurt Hurley are the two joining the company—Stocks as the chief growth officer and Hurley as the vice president of marketing. “J.R. and Kurt know what it takes to thrive and excel in high-growth […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/tint-world-grows-executive-team/feed/ 0 Maxpro to Sponsor WFCT 2024 at Opal Level  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/maxpro-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-opal-level/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/maxpro-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-opal-level/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:36:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21105 North Carolina-based film manufacturer Maxpro will sponsor the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) at the Opal level. The company manufactures window film and paint protection film out of its Whiteville, North Carolina plant. WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will get premiere […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/maxpro-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-opal-level/feed/ 0 Here’s What We Know about Hyundai’s New Window Film So Far https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/heres-what-we-know-about-hyundais-new-window-film-so-far/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/heres-what-we-know-about-hyundais-new-window-film-so-far/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:28:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21099 Large consumer brands have tried adding window film to their repertoire  before—but never by a company as globally recognizable as Hyundai. The almost $50 billion Seoul-based auto manufacturer announced in April it would be getting into the window film industry with its “Nano Cooling Film” product. Hyundai spokesperson Dain Kang says the company chose window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/heres-what-we-know-about-hyundais-new-window-film-so-far/feed/ 0 Solar Gard® named Emerald Sponsor of WFCT 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/solar-gard-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/solar-gard-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:26:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21097 San Diego-based film manufacturer Solar Gard® will sponsor the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) at the Emerald level. The company will also be sponsoring the show floor hangout lounge and is open to all attendees of the event.    WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/solar-gard-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Hotel Room Block is Filling Up for WFCT 2024    https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/hotel-room-block-is-filling-up-for-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/hotel-room-block-is-filling-up-for-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:24:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21095 Planning to be a part of the International Window Film and Tint-Off™ 2024, (WFCT) September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida? Make sure you are booked in the host hotel to heighten your experience. The discounted-rate room block is almost entirely filled at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. Stay with your colleagues and connect with other industry members […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/07/hotel-room-block-is-filling-up-for-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Rick Tallman the Revolutionary https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/rick-tallman-the-revolutionary/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/rick-tallman-the-revolutionary/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:36:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21089 Rick Tallman says he never wanted to lead anything. The “45-and-a-half” year-old tinter with a deep country accent has gone from a standard online forum commentator to leading one of tinting’s online communities: Window Film Revolution. “I have not always been vocal and never could’ve envisioned myself the head of a large organization of people […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/rick-tallman-the-revolutionary/feed/ 0 Two New CoolVu Franchises Open Up https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/two-new-coolvu-franchises-open-up/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/two-new-coolvu-franchises-open-up/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:21:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21087 Fast-growing flat glass tinting chain CoolVu has opened two new locations, bringing its total number to more 103 since 2022. The new franchise owners of the Savannah-Hilton Head location are LaTosha and Anthony Morris.     The other market in CoolVu’s latest expansion is North Louisville, Kentucky, and its owner is Ron Clarke.   The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/two-new-coolvu-franchises-open-up/feed/ 0 Tint World Adds Texas Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/tint-world-adds-texas-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/tint-world-adds-texas-location/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:19:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21084 Tint World is opening its 25th location in the Lone Star State. Owned by Ben Mugi, Tint World East Houston will be located at 12741 East Fwy, Houston, Texas 77015. “Drivers and vehicle owners in the Houston area and throughout Texas continue to seek the premium products and services Tint World is known for,” Mugi […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/tint-world-adds-texas-location/feed/ 0 Solar Gard® Sponsors THE Place to Be at WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-sponsors-the-place-to-be-at-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-sponsors-the-place-to-be-at-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:17:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21082 In less than 3 months, owners, installers and manufacturers will all head south to connect, collaborate and fine tune aspects of their businesses. Secure your seat at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) and book your discounted room rate at the host hotel by visiting wfctevent.com. This year, Solar Gard® is sponsoring a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-sponsors-the-place-to-be-at-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT Welcomes CoolVu Glass and Surface Solutions as an Emerald Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-coolvu-glass-and-surface-solutions-as-an-emerald-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-coolvu-glass-and-surface-solutions-as-an-emerald-sponsor/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:16:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21080 Flat glass installation franchise CoolVu Glass and Surface Solutions has signed on as an Emerald sponsor of the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) to be held in Orlando, Florida. It is the company’s first time at the Tint-Off™ since launching in 2022.   WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-coolvu-glass-and-surface-solutions-as-an-emerald-sponsor/feed/ 0 “Above Normal” Hurricane Season on Deck  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/above-normal-hurricane-season-on-deck/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/above-normal-hurricane-season-on-deck/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:10:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21073 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting  an “above normal” hurricane season for  2024 , leaving some window film dealers to get creative in their marketing efforts—particularly in Florida.   Hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, has an 85% chance of being above normal with near-record warm ocean temperatures […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/above-normal-hurricane-season-on-deck/feed/ 0 XPEL Sponsors Will Castro’s Unique Academy in NYC  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/xpel-sponsors-will-castros-unique-academy-in-nyc/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/xpel-sponsors-will-castros-unique-academy-in-nyc/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:08:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21071 XPEL has partnered with legendary car customizer and TV star Will Castro, on Castro’s Unique Academy. This student mentorship program in West Hempstead, New York provides teenagers with hands-on window film, paint protection film and ceramic coatings training.    Castro, known as one of the world’s preeminent car customizers and for his TV series, Unique Rides, founded the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/xpel-sponsors-will-castros-unique-academy-in-nyc/feed/ 0 WFCT Welcomes COSMO SUNSHIELD as a Ruby Sponsor   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-cosmo-sunshield-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-cosmo-sunshield-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:07:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21069 Window film manufacturer COSMO SUNSHIELD is sponsoring the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida at the Ruby level. The India-based film manufacturer is joining WFCT for the first time in 2024.  WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will find world-class […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-cosmo-sunshield-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 3 Months Out, Here’s What’s New for WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/100-days-out-heres-whats-new-for-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/100-days-out-heres-whats-new-for-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:22:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21066 With just 100 days to go until the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), the time has come not just to book your flight, but plan your tip. This year brings a wave of first-time opportunities longtime attendees will find fresh and valuable. Here’s what’s new for 2024: Wednesday Pre-Day: Visit Madico’s Plant! […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/100-days-out-heres-whats-new-for-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Solar Gard Hires New Southeast Territory Manager https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-hires-new-southeast-territory-manager/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-hires-new-southeast-territory-manager/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:20:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21063 Kyle Robinson has joined Solar Gard as its Southeast Territory Manager. Robinson formerly owned his own tint shop and brings more than two decades of experience to this position. He is a long-time Solar Gard user. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/solar-gard-hires-new-southeast-territory-manager/feed/ 0 Custom Glass Window Films LLC Sponsors WFCT at the Topaz Level   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/custom-glass-window-films-llc-sponsors-wfct-at-the-topaz-level/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/custom-glass-window-films-llc-sponsors-wfct-at-the-topaz-level/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:09:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21060 Decorative film supplier Custom Glass Window Films LLC is sponsoring the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida at the Topaz level. The Naples, Florida-based decorative film supplier is joining WFCT for the first time in 2024 and sells decorative film for doors, windows and commercial applications.  WFCT will take […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/custom-glass-window-films-llc-sponsors-wfct-at-the-topaz-level/feed/ 0 Longtime Atlanta-Based Dealer Feels the Heat from Franchise Competition https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/longtime-atlanta-based-dealer-feels-the-heat-from-franchise-competition/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/longtime-atlanta-based-dealer-feels-the-heat-from-franchise-competition/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:46:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21049 Chris Robinson, owner of the Tint Guy, operates two Atlanta-area locations—one in Kennesaw, and one in Woodstock, Georgia. Robinson is a staple in the window film industry, having been a featured speaker at multiple industry-wide events and moderating an online window film forum. He’s been named a regional dealer-of-the-year for 3M multiple times. Managing 16 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/longtime-atlanta-based-dealer-feels-the-heat-from-franchise-competition/feed/ 0 Culture or Profits https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/culture-or-profits/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/culture-or-profits/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:44:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21047 In the never-ending challenge of running a profitable and growing company, there’s a fine line between culture and profits. You can have both, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes there are sacrifices that are made that could affect one or the other. Questions may arise on how hard to drive your employees. Think “Wolf of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/culture-or-profits/feed/ 1 WFCT Welcomes Ivios as a Ruby Sponsor  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-ivios-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-ivios-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:43:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21045 Longtime window film manufacturer Ivios is sponsoring the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida at the Ruby level. The Korea-based window film and paint protection film manufacturer is joining WFCT for the first time in 2024 with a big splash on the exhibition floor.  WFCT will take place September […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-welcomes-ivios-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22206 Architectural Finishes Shine at Major Trade Shows The architectural finish world is rapidly expanding in both the U.S. and Europe, and the best indicator of this growth is the showings at major trade exhibitions. I recently returned from two of these premier shows: Federation of European Screen Printers Association (FESPA) Global Print in Amsterdam and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/warm-fusions-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 On the Horizon May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22204 2024 September 19-21International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024Orlando, FloridaSponsored by WINDOW FILM and PPF magazineswfctevent.com September 19-21Auto Glass Week™ 2024Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration and customer service representative competitions.Orlando, FloridaCo-sponsored by AGSC™, NWRD and AGRR™ magazineautoglassweek.com November 5-8The SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevadawww.thesemashow.com 2025February 5-6Glass Expo West™Co-sponsored by the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 New Products May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/new-products-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/new-products-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22201 By Casey Flores Avery Dennison NT PerLite Ceramic Window Film Avery Dennison NT PerLite Ceramic is a neutral film that comes in 6- and 10-mil thicknesses. The film’s gray color provides solar energy rejection with low visible light reflectance and 99% UV blockage, according to the company description. The film’s thickness makes it usable for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/new-products-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Film Stars May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/film-stars-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/film-stars-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22199 Beyond a Buff It’s a company name that’s hard to forget. A Buff and Beyond, located in Millstone, New Jersey, has been in business since 2008, offering premium automotive protection solutions. Owner Nick Gates, 37, has 16 years of experience in the industry, starting as a detailer and evolving into offering film, clear bra and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/film-stars-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/news-pulse-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/news-pulse-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22197 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: 3M, Mr. Tint Name Witnesses for Case The most-read story comes out of South Carolina, where window film company Mr. Tint sued 3M for defamation and business losses, alleging 3M falsely claimed the security film installed at a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/news-pulse-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/open-24-7-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/open-24-7-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22195 The Next Mountain is Flat Glass By Manny Hondroulis Online window film forums contain several stories of (or about) industry members’ financial success. This success, which was once seemingly impossible for most in this industry, now appears common. Window film has become a lucrative industry and the rising tides raise all ships. It makes me […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/open-24-7-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/dear-reader-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/dear-reader-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22190 Four Profit Trends By Casey Flores Window Film magazine exists primarily to help our readers make more money. With that as a mission, each issue highlights new ways to do so. This issue contains four major topics. Here’s how they’ll help you make more money: Security Film There’s probably never been an opportunity in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/dear-reader-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 The Korean Dream May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/the-korean-dream-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/the-korean-dream-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22186 He Started as an Auto Tinter, Today He’s a Global Film Manufacturing Force By Casey Flores Shin Soon Lee is not an engineer, but he runs a manufacturing plant. Even though he’s not a college graduate, Lee is a self-made business success. He owns and operates an international company worth well over $100 million. This […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/the-korean-dream-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Franchise Wise? May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/franchise-wise-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/franchise-wise-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22182 Where are All These Window Tint Franchises Coming From and Why Now? By Casey Flores Why are so many window film franchises popping up lately? Companies like Tint World and Window Genie have been around and growing steadily for quite a while, yet new entrants have also taken the industry by storm. CoolVu is a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/franchise-wise-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT Preview May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-preview-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-preview-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22175 WFCT is Co-Sponsored by: Window Film magazine and PPFMag As the only publication dedicated exclusively to the Window film industry, Window Film magazine is designed to access all those who work in the film industry—bringing buyers and sellers in this special market together from all over the world. Window Film magazine is distributed worldwide to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/wfct-preview-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Operation Security May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/operation-security-may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/operation-security-may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22171 There’s Never Been a More Pressing Need for Security Film at Schools and Synagogues By Casey Flores On October 7, Israel was attacked by Palestinian militant group Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip—an autonomous region within the Jewish state. The attack reverberated worldwide, and antisemitic incidents surged in the U.S., with 3,283 anti-Jewish incidents in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/operation-security-may-june-2024/feed/ 0 May/June 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/may-june-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/may-june-2024/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22167 Features Operation Security Security film is in demand. Between an uptick in hate crimes and school shootings, read how window film dealers are capitalizing on the urgent need to secure school and synagogue campuses and a new product that can enhance install. WFCT Preview If you haven’t booked your trip to the 2024 International Window […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/06/may-june-2024/feed/ 0 Major U.S. City Will Soon Ticket Illegally Tinted Parked Cars https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/major-u-s-city-will-soon-ticket-illegally-tinted-parked-cars/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/major-u-s-city-will-soon-ticket-illegally-tinted-parked-cars/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 19:57:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21040 In what seems to be a first-of-its-kind ordinance, one major U.S. city will soon start ticketing illegally tinted windows on parked cars. Coming after a unanimous 15-0 vote, the Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that will allow the city to issue car owners a fine of $100 if its windows are tinted beyond the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/major-u-s-city-will-soon-ticket-illegally-tinted-parked-cars/feed/ 3 Tint World Opens 10th Georgia Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-10th-georgia-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-10th-georgia-location/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 19:55:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21038 Tint World is expanding into Georgia for the tenth time. The newest location will be in Stone Mountain and  owned and operated by David Dinh. “I can’t wait to introduce Tint World’s superior styling products and services to the Stone Mountain area,” Dinh says. Tint World Stone Mountain is located at 5370 Stone Mountain Hwy […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-10th-georgia-location/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint Opens New Florida Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/turbo-tint-opens-new-florida-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/turbo-tint-opens-new-florida-location/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 19:54:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21036 Turbo Tint now has its first franchise on Florida’s West Coast. The Sarasota, Florida location is the 14th location in the country and the fourth in Florida, along with Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, and Orlando. “As a locally owned and operated store, we are proud to be able to offer the latest customized tint packages […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/turbo-tint-opens-new-florida-location/feed/ 0 Roadmap Websites Named Emerald Sponsor of 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/roadmap-websites-named-emerald-sponsor-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/roadmap-websites-named-emerald-sponsor-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 19:53:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21034 Roadmap Websites  sponsor the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida at the Emerald level. The company is a digital marketing agency for the tint, paint protection film and ceramic coatings business.   WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will find […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/roadmap-websites-named-emerald-sponsor-of-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/feed/ 0 Guide to WFCT is Available https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/guide-to-wfct-is-available/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/guide-to-wfct-is-available/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 19:52:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21032 Unlock the full potential of the industry’s event with the Ultimate Guide to the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2024! It is time to unveil the expanded attendee brochure today. We invite you to explore all that WFCT 2024 has to offer. Prepare for an event that’s bigger, better, and more enriching than […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/guide-to-wfct-is-available/feed/ 0 What Are Window Film Suppliers Worth? https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/what-are-window-film-suppliers-worth/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/what-are-window-film-suppliers-worth/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:28:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21012 We’re almost halfway through the year and there’s been a lot of talk about “growth” in the industry. Is that sentiment reflected in the valuations of industry suppliers? While privately held companies like Maxpro and Johnson Window Films don’t disclose valuations, many film suppliers are publicly traded, giving observers a window into what they’re worth […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/what-are-window-film-suppliers-worth/feed/ 0 Five Mental Health Measures that Work for Me https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/six-mental-health-measures-that-work-for-me/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/six-mental-health-measures-that-work-for-me/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:18:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21009 What do Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Allen Poe and in recent years Amanda Bynes have in common? All were some of the greatest artists of their generation and all had notorious struggles with mental health. For the sake of humility and humanization, I will lump myself into the same basket as basket cases. For me, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/six-mental-health-measures-that-work-for-me/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens 12th California Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-12th-california-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-12th-california-location/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:16:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21007 Plenty of sun calls for plenty of tint shops—and California just got another one. Tint World San Rafael, owned and operated by Janet Liang, is now in business. “Drivers and automotive enthusiasts in California have proven their trust in the world-class services Tint World delivers,” Liang says. Tint World’s president says she’s off to a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-12th-california-location/feed/ 0 Interwest Distribution to Sponsor WFCT 2024 at Emerald Level https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/interwest-distribution-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-emerald-level/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/interwest-distribution-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-emerald-level/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:16:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21005 Interwest Distribution will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida, as an Emerald sponsor. The film and tool distributor is based in Chicago but has many distribution centers nationwide.  WFCT will take place September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will find […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/interwest-distribution-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-emerald-level/feed/ 0 Visit Madico’s Plant on the Day Before WFCT  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/visit-madicos-plant-on-the-day-before-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/visit-madicos-plant-on-the-day-before-wfct/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:15:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21003 This is a fantastic opportunity to see window film being manufactured and to walk the factory floor of Madico, Inc., a leader in the window film industry. The tour will showcase the detailed window film manufacturing process, from raw materials to the finished product. Buses will depart from the Orange County Convention Center at 8:30 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/visit-madicos-plant-on-the-day-before-wfct/feed/ 0 Chris Brooks’ Kauff’s Signs, Tint & Wrap Raises $7,000 for Billy Aiton https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/chris-brooks-kauffs-signs-tint-wrap-raises-7000-for-billy-aiton/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/chris-brooks-kauffs-signs-tint-wrap-raises-7000-for-billy-aiton/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:07:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20989 Palm Beach Gardens-based Kauff’s Signs, Tint & Wrap has raised more than $7,000 for Billy Aiton. Chris Brooks, owner of Kauff’s Signs, Tint & Wrap in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, worked with Tinters for a Cause, a national nonprofit organization, to host a three-day vinyl wrap training class at his shop in Palm Beach Gardens. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/chris-brooks-kauffs-signs-tint-wrap-raises-7000-for-billy-aiton/feed/ 0 Where are the Window Tint Franchises You Compete Against? We Mapped it Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/where-are-window-tint-franchises-competing-we-mapped-it-out/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/where-are-window-tint-franchises-competing-we-mapped-it-out/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 19:53:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20977 Window Film magazine has been highlighting the industry’s expansion in production and distribution capacity both domestically and globally, including some major projects completed in the last year. That new film supply has to end up somewhere—and a lot of it is going to new franchise locations for tinting. Our research department mapped the locations out […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/where-are-window-tint-franchises-competing-we-mapped-it-out/feed/ 1 Johnson Window Films Named Ruby Sponsor of WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/johnson-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/johnson-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 19:43:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20975 Carson, California-based Johnson Window Films will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida, as a Ruby sponsor. The manufacturer of window film and paint protection film has been a longtime supporter of the event. WFCT is being held September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/johnson-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens First Oklahoma Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-first-oklahoma-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-first-oklahoma-location/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 19:43:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20972 Tint World is expanding to a new state. Owned and operated by Charles White, Tint World Tulsa is the franchise’s newest location. “We’re proud to offer Tint World’s industry-leading solutions to Oklahoma,” White says. “The Tulsa location is an essential part of the fast-growing Tint World family as we continue to enhance our position as […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/tint-world-opens-first-oklahoma-location/feed/ 0 XPEL Partners With Tint World. Is An Acquisition Next?    https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/xpel-partners-with-tint-world-is-an-acquisition-next/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/xpel-partners-with-tint-world-is-an-acquisition-next/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 19:37:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20965 In a partnership that may end up being about more than just supplying film, Tint World and XPEL have inked a deal that makes the San Antonio-based film brand the primary supplier to the national franchise chain.   The move provides publicly traded XPEL with a major buyer on one end and everything “plus the kitchen sink,” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/xpel-partners-with-tint-world-is-an-acquisition-next/feed/ 0 The Worst Thing in Business  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/the-worst-thing-in-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/the-worst-thing-in-business/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 19:36:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20962 Running a business has many aspects, but none are more important than the people beside you. Seeing team members succeed, develop and grow is a highlight. However, moving on from those who aren’t the right fit is a challenge and, in my opinion, the worst part.  As a business owner, I’ve found this to be […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/the-worst-thing-in-business/feed/ 0 EPD Named an Emerald Sponsor of WFCT 2024   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/epd-named-an-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/epd-named-an-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 19:35:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20960 Baltimore-based EPD will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida, as an Emerald sponsor. The distributor of window film, paint protection film and vinyl wraps has two locations—one in Baltimore and one in Charleston.   WFCT is being held September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/epd-named-an-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Fun, Friends…Fore! Be a Part of the Night at the Golf Range   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/fun-friends-fore-be-a-part-of-the-night-at-the-golf-range/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/fun-friends-fore-be-a-part-of-the-night-at-the-golf-range/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 19:33:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20958 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off ™ (WFCT) has a great way to get into the swing of things the night before the event opens. Join us for a Night at the Golf Range as part of WFCT on Wednesday, September 18, at Topgolf Orlando, starting at 7 p.m. This event is a chance […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/fun-friends-fore-be-a-part-of-the-night-at-the-golf-range/feed/ 0 CoolVu Franchise Reaches 100 Locations  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/coolvu-franchise-reaches-100-locations/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/coolvu-franchise-reaches-100-locations/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 19:33:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20955 Residential and commercial window tinting franchise CoolVu announced it reached 100 locations just over two years after its founding.   Founded by industry veteran Jeff Franson and 30-year franchise wiz Mike Herrara, who is president of the CoolVu division, the company also offers graphics and architectural surface solutions as well. “Our expansion to 100 operating franchise […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/coolvu-franchise-reaches-100-locations/feed/ 0 Accent Distributing Named Emerald Sponsor of WFCT 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/accent-distributing-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/accent-distributing-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 16:59:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20949 Accent Distributing will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) held in Orlando, Florida as an Emerald sponsor. The distributor of window film, paint protection film and vinyl wraps has two locations—one in Houston and one in the nearby Tampa Bay metro. WFCT is being held September 19-21 at the Orange […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/accent-distributing-named-emerald-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Book Your Hotel for the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/book-your-hotel-for-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/book-your-hotel-for-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 16:48:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20947 Secure your room now and save! The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) group discount end on August 28, 2024!   WFCT has secured a discounted group rate for attendees and sponsors. The Rosen Plaza Hotel is directly connected to the convention center by a covered walkway. Here are the details to make your […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/book-your-hotel-for-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/feed/ 0 See How the Industry Celebrated and Promoted International Window Film Day https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/see-how-the-industry-celebrated-and-promoted-international-window-film-day/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/see-how-the-industry-celebrated-and-promoted-international-window-film-day/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 16:46:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20943 Yesterday was International Window Film Day and governments across the globe celebrated and promoted window film and its benefits. WINDOW FILM magazine rounded up just a sample of social media posts to give readers some ideas on how to celebrate next year. Here they are: EPD Window Film with a fresh Insta Reel:   View […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/05/see-how-the-industry-celebrated-and-promoted-international-window-film-day/feed/ 0 Hyundai Motor Company Launches its Own Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/hyundai-motor-company-launches-its-own-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/hyundai-motor-company-launches-its-own-window-film/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:56:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20938 Seoul, Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) launched its own film line on Monday, April 22, 2024. In what the company calls “the world’s first application of nano cooling film,” it’s touted as a “revolutionary vehicle window tint that offers a significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films”—quite the statement for a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/hyundai-motor-company-launches-its-own-window-film/feed/ 0 State Governments Recognize National Window Film Day, Held Next Tuesday https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/state-governments-recognize-national-window-film-day-held-next-tuesday/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/state-governments-recognize-national-window-film-day-held-next-tuesday/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:53:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20936 National Window Film Day is April 30 and state and local governments are using their official channels to draw attention to film technology and its benefits. The day, initiated originally by the International Window Film Association (IWFA), has gotten attention from elected officials across the nation—including five governors (Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Wyoming and North Dakota), […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/state-governments-recognize-national-window-film-day-held-next-tuesday/feed/ 0 Training Your Future Competition Just Became Way More Likely https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/training-your-future-competition-just-became-way-more-likely/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/training-your-future-competition-just-became-way-more-likely/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:52:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20934 The window film installers you train can now leave and start another shop right down the road—regardless of any prior agreement. On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on almost all workers. The ban, which passed three to two, has already faced legal backlash. According to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/training-your-future-competition-just-became-way-more-likely/feed/ 0 Eight Ways AI is a Game-Changer for Window Tinting Businesses https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/eight-ways-ai-is-a-game-changer-for-window-tinting-businesses/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/eight-ways-ai-is-a-game-changer-for-window-tinting-businesses/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:51:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20932 Window tinting businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead of the curve.  One innovation making waves across the industry is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). From streamlining operations to enhancing the quality of service, AI holds immense potential for window tint businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market. Streamlining Operations with AI-powered […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/eight-ways-ai-is-a-game-changer-for-window-tinting-businesses/feed/ 0 Early Bird Registration Deepest Discounts for WFCT End Next Week  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/early-bird-registration-deepest-discounts-for-wfct-end-next-week/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/early-bird-registration-deepest-discounts-for-wfct-end-next-week/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:25:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20930 Early bird registration discounts for the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) end April 30, save your seat and register today at the deepest discounts. WFCT is gearing up to be an unparalleled event, slated for September 19-21 in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida. The 2024 event will convene at the state-of-the-art […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/early-bird-registration-deepest-discounts-for-wfct-end-next-week/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison to Sponsor WFCT 2024 at the Emerald Level  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/avery-dennison-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-the-emerald-level/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/avery-dennison-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-the-emerald-level/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:24:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20928 Avery Dennison will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as an Emerald sponsor. The Ohio-based manufacturer of window film, paint protection film and vinyl wraps has supported the event and its attendees for many years.   WFCT will return to the fast-growing, state of Florida this year and is being held […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/avery-dennison-to-sponsor-wfct-2024-at-the-emerald-level/feed/ 0 NGS Becomes a National Aspire Dealer https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/ngs-becomes-a-national-aspire-dealer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/ngs-becomes-a-national-aspire-dealer/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:22:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20926 Atlanta-based nationwide film dealer NGS has become an authorized Aspire dealer—making the company an installer of dimensional and adaptive finishes brand in America. “Becoming an authorized Aspire dealer is a significant milestone for NGS,” says James Beale, NGS CEO. “With this partnership, NGS reaffirms its dedication to providing top-of-the-line architectural finishes and decorative window film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/ngs-becomes-a-national-aspire-dealer/feed/ 0 Window Film Magazine’s Parent Company Takes Home Five Azbee Awards  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-magazines-parent-company-takes-home-five-azbee-awards/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-magazines-parent-company-takes-home-five-azbee-awards/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:21:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20924 The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) presented its Mid-Atlantic Azbee awards last week in Washington, D.C., where its sister publications took home a combined five awards. In the category of All Content – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Door and Window market magazine [DWM] took home a Bronze award for the article “DEI + […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-magazines-parent-company-takes-home-five-azbee-awards/feed/ 0 Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/gary-vaynerchuk-to-keynote-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/gary-vaynerchuk-to-keynote-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:45:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20914 A noted entrepreneur, CEO, and best-selling author, Gary Vaynerchuk, will provide the keynote address at the International Window Fim Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2024 in Orlando on September 19, 2024.    Vaynerchuk, also known as GaryVee, is an entrepreneur and a five-time New York Times best-selling author. He is the chairperson of VaynerX, the CEO of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/gary-vaynerchuk-to-keynote-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-2024/feed/ 0 3M, Mr. Tint Name Witnesses for Case https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/3m-mr-tint-name-witnesses-for-case/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/3m-mr-tint-name-witnesses-for-case/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:04:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20908 Both 3M and Mr. Tint have provided answers to the United States District Court for South Carolina in response to a defamation and damages lawsuit filed against the 3M company by the window film dealer Mr. Tint of Columbia, South Carolina. According to court documents, 3M plans to call as witnesses Pam Dorrough, 3M’s northeastern […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/3m-mr-tint-name-witnesses-for-case/feed/ 4 New Federal Law Requires Window Film Shops to Register https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-federal-law-requires-window-film-shops-to-register/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-federal-law-requires-window-film-shops-to-register/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:58:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20906 A federal law increasing reporting requirements for companies operating in the United States took effect on January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) applies to most small and privately held businesses. The CTA requires more information from every corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership (LP) or any similar organization formed by filing the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-federal-law-requires-window-film-shops-to-register/feed/ 1 Highlight Event: Night at the Golf Range – A Kick-off Party and Charity Event  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/highlight-event-night-at-the-golf-range-a-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/highlight-event-night-at-the-golf-range-a-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:57:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20904 The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024 is more than about advancing your professional skills and knowledge—it’s also an opportunity to come together as a community and support causes that directly impact our industry.  Join us Wednesday night on September 18, at Top Golf in Orlando, for an evening that combines fun, networking, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/highlight-event-night-at-the-golf-range-a-kick-off-party-and-charity-event/feed/ 0 Global Window Films Named Ruby Sponsor of WFCT 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/global-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/global-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:56:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20902 Global Window Films will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as a Ruby sponsor. The manufacturer of window film and paint protection film has been a longtime supporter of the event.   WFCT will return to the fast-growing, state of Florida this year and is being held September 19-21 at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/global-window-films-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Window Film Veteran Carole Lockwood Passes Away https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-veteran-carole-lockwood-passes-away/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-veteran-carole-lockwood-passes-away/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:01:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20893 Window film industry legend Carole Lockwood has passed away. Harry Rahman, head of architectural film at XPEL, shared the following reflections with Window Film magazine on her contributions to the industry and and legacy she left in this world: Carole Lockwood, an amazing mother, friend, and mentor to the window film industry, passed away on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/window-film-veteran-carole-lockwood-passes-away/feed/ 3 Tint World Announces New Alabama Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/tint-world-announces-new-alabama-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/tint-world-announces-new-alabama-location/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:59:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20891 Tint world has a new franchise location in Alabama. Tint World Birmingham, owned and operated by Clint Smith, is the third location in the state. “We’re thrilled to make Tint World’s high-quality products and services available to drivers in the Birmingham area,” says Smith. The location is 400 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35242.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/tint-world-announces-new-alabama-location/feed/ 0 Autobahn Joins WFCT 2024 as Keynote Co-Sponsor  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/autobahn-joins-wfct-2024-as-keynote-co-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/autobahn-joins-wfct-2024-as-keynote-co-sponsor/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:58:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20889 Autobahn will return to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as a keynote co-sponsor. Autobahn provides window film, paint protection film and ceramic coatings. WFCT will return to the booming Sunshine State this year and is being held September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees can expect […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/autobahn-joins-wfct-2024-as-keynote-co-sponsor/feed/ 0 Where’d the Sun Go? Tint Shops Prep for the Eclipse https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/whered-the-sun-go-tint-shops-prep-for-the-eclipse/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/whered-the-sun-go-tint-shops-prep-for-the-eclipse/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:48:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20881 Large parts of Mexico and the United States were covered by a solar eclipse. What does that mean for tint shops within the prime viewing areas of the eclipse? According to a map on Astronomy.com, the U.S. path of the total solar eclipse cuts an arc from Texas through the heart of Indiana and across […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/whered-the-sun-go-tint-shops-prep-for-the-eclipse/feed/ 1 From Auto Tinter to Film Plant Owner  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/from-auto-tinter-to-film-plant-owner/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/from-auto-tinter-to-film-plant-owner/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:40:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20862 Shin Soon Lee is not an engineer, but he runs a manufacturing plant. Lee is self-made; even though he’s not a college graduate, he owns and operates an international company worth well over $100 million. This tinter-turned-distributor has achieved the South Korean dream: constructing an exporting powerhouse out of nothing that now provides film for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/from-auto-tinter-to-film-plant-owner/feed/ 4 Sign up to Compete at WFCT!  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/sign-up-to-compete-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/sign-up-to-compete-at-wfct/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:20:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20860 Register today and showcase your skills on a global stage at the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT)! This is your gold medal opportunity to compete for the title of “World’s Best” in various divisions, alongside tinters and installers from around the world. With substantial cash prizes for the champions, up to $20,000 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/sign-up-to-compete-at-wfct/feed/ 1 On the Horizon March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22148 2024 September 19-21International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024Orlando, Fla.Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazineswfctevent.com September 19-21Auto Glass Week™ 2024Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration and customer service representative competitions.Orlando, Fla.Co-sponsored by AGSC™, NWRD and AGRR™ magazineautoglassweek.com November 5-8The SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevadawww.semashow.com 2025 February 5-6Glass Expo West™ ’25Co-sponsored […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/on-the-horizon-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 New Products March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-products-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-products-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22145 By Casey Flores Peel Mirror System The patented Peel Mirror System mounts to mirrors to maximize public restroom protection. Comprising hassle-free installation and four readily peelable anti-graffiti layers, this mirror innovation engineered in California eliminates vandalism-induced costs and disruptions. It includes four layers of USA Property Protection’s Mirror Shield and an integrated mounting bracket for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/new-products-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 Film Stars March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/film-stars-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/film-stars-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22142 From Tint Shop to One-Stop Shop Chris Cornwell never imagined his high school side hustle would turn into this. What started as a one-man auto tinting operation in 2004 has grown into River Glass and Tint, a full-service tinting, glass and graphics company serving customers from Maine to Florida. “I was just an auto tinter […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/film-stars-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/news-pulse-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/news-pulse-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22140 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: Dealer Sues 3M for Business Losses, Defamation The most-read story comes out of South Carolina, where window film company Mr. Tint sued 3M for defamation and business losses, alleging 3M falsely claimed the security film installed at a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/news-pulse-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/open-24-7-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/open-24-7-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22137 The Importance of Continuing Education Industry knowledge, while readily available, is not embraced by as many people as it should be. Automotive and architectural films and coatings are technical products, and their sale is often technical. To provide clients the best buying experience, it’s vital that a salesperson has an in-depth understanding of the product. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/open-24-7-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/dear-reader-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/dear-reader-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22135 AI Wrote this Column By Casey Flores As I write this, it’s March 5, 2024. Yesterday, Anthropic released Claude 3, its latest artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM). Said to be the most powerful LLM yet (until one of its competitors ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini release their newest in what’s likely to be a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/dear-reader-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 WFCT Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Gary Vaynerchuk March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/wfct-keynote-speaker-spotlight-gary-vaynerchuk-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/wfct-keynote-speaker-spotlight-gary-vaynerchuk-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22133 Thursday, September 1911:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • CHAIRMAN of VaynerX• CEO of VaynerMedia• CEO of VeeFriends• SERIAL Entrepreneur• 5X NYT Best Selling Author Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/wfct-keynote-speaker-spotlight-gary-vaynerchuk-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 America’s Graffiti Crisis March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/americas-graffiti-crisis-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/americas-graffiti-crisis-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22131 Anti-Graffiti Films Can Mean Big Business By Angel M. Martinez Graffiti, once confined to urban landscapes, has sprawled into a nationwide epidemic, inflicting substantial economic and social repercussions. Statistics reveal an annual economic toll surpassing $8 billion due to graffiti and vandalism in the United States alone. This extends beyond just property defacement—it significantly impacts […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/americas-graffiti-crisis-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 Quick Start March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/quick-start-march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/quick-start-march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22128 In Just 13 Years, One Manufacturer Has Made its Mark By Casey Flores Maxpro Window Films Founded: 2010• Headquarters: Whiteville, North Carolina• Employees: 52• Locations: Whiteville, North Carolina; Phoenix• Facility Size: 50,000 square-feet (Whiteville, North Carolina)• Product Lines: Automotive window film, architectural window film, paint protection film• Sales Growth: Double-digit increases every year since its […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/quick-start-march-april-2024/feed/ 0 March/April 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/march-april-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/march-april-2024/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22124 Features Quick Start In Whiteville, North Carolina, Maxpro’s making film and shipping it all over the world. See inside the plant and hear about the still-private business and its growth. America’s Graffiti Crisis Guest columnist Angel M. Martinez, CEO of Graffiti Shield, provides all the information on how to prevent—and capitalize on—the graffiti opportunity. WFCT […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/04/march-april-2024/feed/ 0 Eastman Performance Films, LLC Returns to WFCT 2024 as a Ruby Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-performance-films-llc-returns-to-wfct-2024-as-a-ruby-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-performance-films-llc-returns-to-wfct-2024-as-a-ruby-sponsor/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:07:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20855 Eastman represents two brands window film and paint protection film—LLumar and SunTek—and is based in Kingsport, Tennessee with film operations based in Martinsville, Virginia. WFCT will return to the booming Sunshine State this year and is being held September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees can expect world-class educational opportunities, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-performance-films-llc-returns-to-wfct-2024-as-a-ruby-sponsor/feed/ 0 Making Film with Maxpro https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/making-film-with-maxpro/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/making-film-with-maxpro/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:49:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20851 WINDOW FILM magazine went to Whiteville, North Carolina to visit Maxpro’s manufacturing facility. We toured the country’s newest window film plant, learned about the production and distribution process and sat down with president and CEO Joe Cobbe to discuss the company, manufacturing and the window film industry at large.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/making-film-with-maxpro/feed/ 1 Solar Tint Expands Ohio Presence with Suntrol Acquisition https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/solar-tint-expands-ohio-presence-with-suntrol-acquisition/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/solar-tint-expands-ohio-presence-with-suntrol-acquisition/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:04:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20841 Solar Tint, a window film company based in Cincinnati, has announced the acquisition of Suntrol, a Cleveland-based industry company. The transaction, effective February 28, 2024, solidifies Solar Tint’s presence in Ohio and expands its reach to seven locations across four states. Founded in 1975, Suntrol serves high-profile clients such as the Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/solar-tint-expands-ohio-presence-with-suntrol-acquisition/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Attending WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/the-benefits-of-attending-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/the-benefits-of-attending-wfct/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:02:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20844 The time has finally come: registration is now open for another International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT)! I truly hope that this year has started off great for your business and that you are trending in line with the goals you had outlined at the start of this year. But I hope even more […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/the-benefits-of-attending-wfct/feed/ 0 Mr. Tint Asks Court to Dismiss 3M Countersuit https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/mr-tint-asks-court-to-dismiss-3m-countersuit/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/mr-tint-asks-court-to-dismiss-3m-countersuit/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:16:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20836 Mr. Tint’s lawyers have responded to 3M’s countersuit. The South Carolina-based tinting company, which sued 3M for business losses and alleged defamation after accusing 3M of saying 3M film was not used on a school security film installation after the film had been specified. 3M has countersued saying that they tested the film and found […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/mr-tint-asks-court-to-dismiss-3m-countersuit/feed/ 3 Autobahn, Huper Optik and Edge Name 2024 Dealer Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/autobahn-huper-optik-and-edge-name-2024-dealer-awards/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/autobahn-huper-optik-and-edge-name-2024-dealer-awards/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:14:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20832 It’s the height of annual dealer meeting season and Autobahn, Huper Optik and Edge just announced their honored dealers. Awarded by David Kratz, CEO of Autobahn, Huper Optik and Edge, the 2024 dealer conference took place at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, in Tacoma, Washington. The dealers who received awards from Autobahn include: Regional (West): […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/autobahn-huper-optik-and-edge-name-2024-dealer-awards/feed/ 0 Do You Know Your Numbers? https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/do-you-know-your-numbers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/do-you-know-your-numbers/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:06:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20830 As they say on Shark Tank, always “know your numbers!” Financials in business can be complicated or boring but they are crucial to understanding how to make the right decisions. Without the right information on cash flow, profitability, margins and the financial health of the business, you’re flying blind. In times of inflation and high […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/do-you-know-your-numbers/feed/ 0 Registration for the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ Opens https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/registration-for-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-opens/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/registration-for-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-opens/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:05:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20828 Registration for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) is officially open for its upcoming event taking place September 19-21, 2024, at the prestigious Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. WFCT is the premier educational event for the window film, wraps, paint protection film, coatings and related industries. Innovation, education and networking will […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/registration-for-the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-opens/feed/ 0 Eastman Names National, Regional Dealers of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-names-national-regional-dealers-of-the-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-names-national-regional-dealers-of-the-year/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:37:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20820 It’s annual dealer meeting season, and next to get accolades for 2023 is team Eastman. The company held its 2024 Elite Dealer Conference last week in Amelia Island, Florida, and named Jason Yancer, owner of Sunbusters Window Tinting in Austin, Texas as its 2023 National Dealer of the Year. The gathering was made up of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/eastman-names-national-regional-dealers-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Madico Inc. to Return as Ruby Sponsor of WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/madico-inc-to-return-as-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/madico-inc-to-return-as-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:36:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20818 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is pleased to welcome Madico Inc. as a Ruby sponsor. Madico is a window film and paint protection film manufacturer based in Pinellas Park, Florida. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of window film, coating, metalizing, and laminate solutions. The company, established in 1903, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/03/madico-inc-to-return-as-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 What it Takes to be a Dealer of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/what-it-takes-to-be-a-dealer-of-the-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/what-it-takes-to-be-a-dealer-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:15:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20810 Chris and Kelly Eder are at the top of their window tint game. Their McKinney, Texas-based business, Epic Solar Control, has been in operation for six years and was just named 3M’s National Dealer of the Year for a single market. How did they do it? “Our forte is safety film,” says Chris, the company’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/what-it-takes-to-be-a-dealer-of-the-year/feed/ 1  Grimco Inc. Named Ruby Sponsor of WFCT 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/grimco-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/grimco-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:13:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20808 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is pleased to welcome Grimco Inc. as a Ruby sponsor. Grimco Inc. is a distributor of vinyl films from 3M, Orafol and Avery Dennison and a host of other items. The event will return to the Sunshine State this year and is being held September 19-21 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/grimco-inc-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 3M Files Countersuit Against Mr. Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/3m-files-countersuit-against-mr-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/3m-files-countersuit-against-mr-tint/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:04:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20803 3M Company has responded to the court case involving South Carolina-based Mr. Tint, owned by Tom Nocilo, vs. the 3M Company. The case, filed by Mr. Tint against the 3M Company, alleges 3M defamed Mr. Tint, costing the company business after 3M told a school that Mr. Tint did not install 3M security film at […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/3m-files-countersuit-against-mr-tint/feed/ 3 A Home Run Window Tint Ad https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-home-run-window-tint-ad/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-home-run-window-tint-ad/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:01:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20799 It was the week before Valentine’s Day when I was served up an ad on Instagram. “How dark is your love?” the nine-second ad asked with a picture of a car in a familiar tinting bay. It was made up by a tint shop local to me in Richmond–a Mechanicsville, Virginia-based Solar Eclipse Window Tinting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-home-run-window-tint-ad/feed/ 0 KDX Films Named Ruby Sponsor of WFCT 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/kdx-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/kdx-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:21:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20797 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is pleased to welcome KDX Films as a Ruby sponsor. KDX Films is a window film and paint protection film manufacturer with operations in Illinois and China. The event will return to the Sunshine State this year and is being held September 19-21 at the Orange […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/kdx-named-ruby-sponsor-of-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Update in 3M vs. Mr. Tint Case Due Today https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/update-due-in-3m-vs-mr-tint-case-due-today/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/update-due-in-3m-vs-mr-tint-case-due-today/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:24:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20793 An ongoing court case between 3M and a South Carolina-based tint shop, Mr. Tint, is due for an update today. The case, filed by Mr. Tint against the 3M Company, alleges 3M defamed Mr. Tint, costing the company business after 3M told a school that their results revealed security film used for an installation at […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/update-due-in-3m-vs-mr-tint-case-due-today/feed/ 0 How to Give Feedback  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/how-to-give-feedback/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/how-to-give-feedback/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:13:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20789 It’s been said time and time again that in any service-based business, the people are the most important asset to the success of the business. Seeing your employees succeed is probably one of the most rewarding aspects of owning a business. At the same time, managing them can be the hardest part of running a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/how-to-give-feedback/feed/ 2 Tint World Expands Further into Northern California  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-world-expands-further-into-northern-california/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-world-expands-further-into-northern-california/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:11:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20786 Tint World has opened a new California Location.   The new franchise is located in Concord, California, and is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, David Vronay and Weiru Cai.  “Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship with Tint World has not only been a strategic business decision but a pathway to creating a legacy for our […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-world-expands-further-into-northern-california/feed/ 0 Tint Wiz Named Keynote Co-Sponsor for WFCT 2024  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-wiz-named-diamond-sponsor-for-wfct-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-wiz-named-diamond-sponsor-for-wfct-2024/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:09:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20784 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is pleased to welcome Tint Wiz as the swag bags and Keynote co-sponsor. Tint Wiz is a customer management software platform designed to streamline window tint business operations. The event will return to the Sunshine State this year and is being held September 19-21 at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/tint-wiz-named-diamond-sponsor-for-wfct-2024/feed/ 0 Window Film Magazine Visits Madico’s Plant in Florida https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/window-film-magazine-visits-madicos-plant-in-florida/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/window-film-magazine-visits-madicos-plant-in-florida/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20778 Window Film magazine’s team traveled to Pinellas Park, Florida, for a tour of Madico’s coating and laminating lines and to find out what makes the company tick.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/window-film-magazine-visits-madicos-plant-in-florida/feed/ 0 Virginia Bill to Legalize Tint for Emergency Vehicles Dies in Session https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/virginia-bill-to-legalize-tint-for-emergency-vehicles-dies-in-session/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/virginia-bill-to-legalize-tint-for-emergency-vehicles-dies-in-session/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:47:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20768 A bill to allow emergency vehicles to tint their front windows was brought to the floor and killed in the Virginia legislature over the past week. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Kim Taylor (R-Petersburg), who was surprised the non-partisan bill didn’t receive any support from the opposition which controls the legislature. “A couple of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/virginia-bill-to-legalize-tint-for-emergency-vehicles-dies-in-session/feed/ 2 Johnson Window Films Inks Deal with Automotive Glass Experts https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/johnson-window-films-inks-deal-with-automotive-glass-experts/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/johnson-window-films-inks-deal-with-automotive-glass-experts/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:17:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20763 Johnson Window Films has partnered with Automotive Glass Experts (AGE) to supply the automotive glass repair and replacement company with its window film products. The partnership is set to provide “a comprehensive range of window film applications, as a complementary service in AGE workstations,” according to a company release. “AGE is excited to collaborate with […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/johnson-window-films-inks-deal-with-automotive-glass-experts/feed/ 0 NGS Named 3M National Dealer of the Year for the Fourth Time https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/ngs-named-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-the-fourth-time/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/ngs-named-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-the-fourth-time/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:15:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20761 Atlanta-based NGS has been named the 2023 3M National Dealer of the Year, Multiple Market. It’s the fourth time the company has received this award, which is given to the authorized window film dealer that demonstrates exceptional performance and leadership in the industry, according to 3M. “We are honored to receive this award from 3M […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/ngs-named-3m-national-dealer-of-the-year-for-the-fourth-time/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint Opens New Franchise in Georgia https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/turbo-tint-opens-new-franchise-in-georgia/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/turbo-tint-opens-new-franchise-in-georgia/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:14:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20759 Moran Family of Brands, a franchise group specializing in general automotive repair, transmission repair and window tint services, has opened a new Turbo Tint. The Kennesaw, Georgia, location is the first Turbo Tint store in the state and the 11th in the country. “When I was looking at franchise opportunities, I was blown away by the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/turbo-tint-opens-new-franchise-in-georgia/feed/ 0 Warm Fusions January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22103 Finishings First By Brent Williams “Why are you so passionate about surface finishing? Aren’t you a window film guy?” I get these questions often. So, let’s start with a little history. In the fall of 1981, I was approached by a representative of 3M’s Automotive Trades Division looking for someone to install 3M DI-NOC for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/warm-fusions-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 On the Horizon January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22100 2024 March 20-23Glass Expo Northeast™Uniondale, N.Y.Co-sponsored by USGlass magazine and USGNN™glassexponortheast.com September 19-21International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024Orlando, Fla.Sponsored by WINDOW FILM and PPF magazineswfctevent.com September 19-21Auto Glass Week™ 2024Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration and customer service representative competitions.Orlando, Fla.Co-sponsored by AGSC™, NWRD and AGRR™ magazineautoglassweek.com November 5-8The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/on-the-horizon-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Film Stars January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/film-stars-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/film-stars-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22098 Investing to Scale Ghost Labs AZ Grant Fehrenbach got an opportunity to start his own automotive film shop. It came four years after the installer had started working in the tint industry and began with an unusual request. “Here is everything I can give you to make it successful,” these would-be investors told him. “Make […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/film-stars-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 New Products January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/new-products-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/new-products-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22096 Lamin-X Ricochet PPF Lamin-X Protective Films has released Ricochet Paint Protection Film (PPF), a new top-grade paint protection film. It features an advanced topcoat for stain resistance, self-healing, water repellency and clarity. Ricochet PPF offers quick and easy installation with conforming and bonding abilities. It has a 10-year limited warranty and is made in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/new-products-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 News Pulse January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/news-pulse-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/news-pulse-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22094 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: Double Tragedy Strikes Idaho Tint Shop: Owner, Employee Found Shot DeadOn December 1, the bodies of Jesse Ortiz, owner of The Tint Shop V in Twin Falls, Idaho, and employee Jaime Bravo were found inside the shop after […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/news-pulse-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 IWFA View January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/iwfa-view-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/iwfa-view-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22092 Meet the MAC Window Film magazine spoke with the International Window Film Association’s Members Action Committee (MAC) chairperson Michelle Hurtado to hear what the organization is doing for dealers and distributors this year. Hurtado is the president of Sal’s House of Tint in San Marcos, Texas, and a 13-year industry veteran. This will be the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/iwfa-view-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/open-24-7-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/open-24-7-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22090 Decorative Film – The Gateway to Flat Glass Through casual observation on industry forums, I see automotive film dealers thirsty for business expansion. They’re looking to take the next logical step, which often is flat glass. Despite the similarities between architectural and automotive films themselves (rolled goods installed sticky-side down), the businesses couldn’t be more […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/open-24-7-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Dear Reader January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/dear-reader-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/dear-reader-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22088 Two Days to $75k One thing is very clear—there is profit in window tinting. There’s enough of it to go around—so much so that Wall Street has noticed, private equity firms are investing in tint shops, and training centers that will bring new blood to the industry are popping up nationwide. I had the chance […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/dear-reader-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 UV U-Turn January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/uv-u-turn-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/uv-u-turn-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22083 Window Film Fights Skin Cancer and Aging I am a practicing dermatologist, and I encourage my patients to do everything they can to protect themselves. They love to tell me about their sun protection strategies. While there are some things we can do to help after the fact, I tell all my patients the best […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/uv-u-turn-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Continental Shift January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/continental-shift-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/continental-shift-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22041 Privately Owned Group MAM Has Built the World’s Newest Stand-Alone Window Film Plant The year 2023 was a time of expansion for window film. Garware Hi-Tech Films increased production capacity at its plant in India by 75%, Eastman Chemical Company added capacity and laminating capabilities to its Dresden, Germany-based facility, other supplier players pushed their […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/continental-shift-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 A Turkish Tint January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-turkish-tint-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-turkish-tint-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22039 Istanbul-Based American Film Central Brings Film to the Turkish Market and Beyond By Casey Flores With five locations in Istanbul and 20 more abroad, American Film Central (AFC) is a busy company. Founded in 2002 by Süleyman IPEK, the automotive-focused installation company focuses on high-end clientele in the only city to span two continents and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/a-turkish-tint-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Fire Fall January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/fire-fall-january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/fire-fall-january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22036 Lahaina Tinting’s Journey Through Hawaii’s Deadliest Fire Ever By Casey Flores Heidi Beltz looked out the window of her hilltop home in Lahaina on August 8, 2023. The typically picturesque view of the Hawaiian resort town reminded her daily why she moved to paradise more than 16 years prior. This time, the view made the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/fire-fall-january-february-2024/feed/ 0 January/February 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/january-february-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/january-february-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22033 Features Fire Fall Heidi Beltz and Cord Cuniberti of Lahaina Tinting detail how Hawaii’s deadliest fire impacted their business and where they go from here. A Turkish Tint We spoke with founder Süleyman İPEK of American Film Central about the Turkish film market, his company’s business model and growth and what he’s up to next. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/02/january-february-2024/feed/ 0 Dealer Sues 3M for Business Losses, Defamation  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/dealer-sues-3m-for-business-losses-defamation/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/dealer-sues-3m-for-business-losses-defamation/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:16:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20753 A South Carolina window film dealer has filed suit in U.S. District Court in Spartanburg, South Carolina, alleging the 3M Company sent a “false and defamatory” letter to a school’s director of public safety stating the security film the dealer installed was not a 3M product. The school district subsequently terminated its contract with the dealer. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/dealer-sues-3m-for-business-losses-defamation/feed/ 3 XPEL Names James Melfi to PPF Product Manager  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/xpel-names-james-melfi-to-ppf-product-manager/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/xpel-names-james-melfi-to-ppf-product-manager/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:12:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20746 James Melfi has been named the PPF product manager for XPEL.  According to a company memo, Melfi has more than 10 years in the car care industry, having been the general manager at AutoNuvo, which XPEL acquired.  He has also been a content creator and author for Detailed Image, one of the largest e-commerce detailing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/xpel-names-james-melfi-to-ppf-product-manager/feed/ 0 Tint World Grows Tennessee Footprint https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-grows-tennessee-footprint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-grows-tennessee-footprint/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:10:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20743 Tint World is announcing a new location in Tennessee—its sixth in the state.  The new franchise will be in the Clarksville metropolitan area, near the Fort Campbell U.S. Army base.  “It’s an honor to serve the community around Fort Campbell,” says new owner Gamaliel Martinez, who serves in the Army Reserve as an aviation mission survivability officer.   […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-grows-tennessee-footprint/feed/ 0 IWFA Issues Clarification on How to State IR Rejection Values https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/iwfa-issues-clarification-on-how-to-state-ir-rejection-values/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/iwfa-issues-clarification-on-how-to-state-ir-rejection-values/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:35:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20734 The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is doing a bit of housekeeping regarding how its members market window film.  In a message to all of its manufacturer, dealer and distributor members, the association wants to clarify how its members should tout a film’s infrared rejection market film’s ability to block infrared values to consumers.   “Consumers […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/iwfa-issues-clarification-on-how-to-state-ir-rejection-values/feed/ 0 Celebration of Life for Billy Aiton Takes Place in Phoenix  https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/celebration-of-life-for-billy-aiton-takes-place-in-phoenix/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/celebration-of-life-for-billy-aiton-takes-place-in-phoenix/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:34:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20729 Family, friends and industry members gathered at the Arizona Center in Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 20 to celebrate the life of longtime window tinter Billy Aiton, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and with only a few months left to live and is currently in hospice care. “I’m feeling good today – let’s keep […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/celebration-of-life-for-billy-aiton-takes-place-in-phoenix/feed/ 1 Tint World Ranked a Top Franchise   https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-ranked-a-top-franchise/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-ranked-a-top-franchise/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:22:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20727 Tint World, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was recognized for the 11th consecutive year as a top 500 franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. The company ranked 249th.   The Entrepreneur editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/tint-world-ranked-a-top-franchise/feed/ 0 Unprecedented Industry Support for Billy Aiton Continues https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/unprecedented-industry-support-for-billy-aiton-continues/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/unprecedented-industry-support-for-billy-aiton-continues/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:52:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20719 A flurry of fundraisers, memories and heartfelt reminiscing have made the rounds within the industry in honor of 40-year tinting veteran Billy Aiton, who doctors say has a few months left to live following a cancer diagnosis late last year. The window film industry always supports those in need, and this effort goes above and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/unprecedented-industry-support-for-billy-aiton-continues/feed/ 5 Talent vs. Work Ethic https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/talent-vs-work-ethic/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/talent-vs-work-ethic/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:37:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20717 People like to debate which is more important: to be born with talent or have a great work ethic. The easy answer is to have both, but we all can’t be Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. In sports it’s pretty easy to differentiate the players with gifted talent and those who work hard and put […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/talent-vs-work-ethic/feed/ 0 The 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off Announces New Competition https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-announces-new-competition/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-announces-new-competition/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:58:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20711 First, it was automotive and architectural tinting. Then came paint protection film. Then decorative. Now, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) will add another new competition to its 2024 event, to be held September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. With more floor space than ever, the event will introduce an automotive vinyl wrap competition. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/the-2024-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-announces-new-competition/feed/ 0 Look at These Goals https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/look-at-these-goals/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/look-at-these-goals/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:52:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20708 Happy 2024! I hope the New Year has started off great for you and that 2023 ended with a bang! Everywhere you turn, pundits are discussing the economy and how an election year can affect consumer spending. What can you do to help your business when things are outside of your control? Set goals! Setting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/look-at-these-goals/feed/ 0 Billy Aiton Reflects on Four Decades in Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/billy-aiton-reflects-on-four-decades-in-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/billy-aiton-reflects-on-four-decades-in-tint/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:23:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20699 “I am not sad with my life at all.” That’s the attitude you’ll find in Billy Aiton, owner of Pro-Tech Window Tinting in Scottsdale, Arizona, who just learned on December 23 that he has stage 4 cancer and has a few months to live. “I have cirrhosis of the liver from when I was 15 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2024/01/billy-aiton-reflects-on-four-decades-in-tint/feed/ 3 The Top 5 Window Film News Stories of 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-top-5-window-film-news-stories-of-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-top-5-window-film-news-stories-of-2023/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:02:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20685 What was the window film industry paying attention to in 2023? They range sadly from tragedies to triumphs and from new plants to pro-bono work, here’s what our global audience tuned into for the year: SERIES: Double Tragedy Strikes Idaho Tint Shop: Owner, Employee Found Shot Dead   On December 1, the bodies of Jesse […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-top-5-window-film-news-stories-of-2023/feed/ 0 New Tint World Franchises Open in Texas, Kentucky https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/new-tint-world-franchises-open-in-texas-kentucky/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/new-tint-world-franchises-open-in-texas-kentucky/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:16:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20678 Two new Tint World locations have sprung up over the past week. One is based in Louisville at 4143 Bardstown Rd. and is owned by Scott and Susan Hellervik while the other is in Conroe, Texas—the state’s 23rd location—and located at 607 FM 3083 Rd. and is owned by Mykel Walker. “Susan and I see […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/new-tint-world-franchises-open-in-texas-kentucky/feed/ 0 Barry Atkins Honored for Extraordinary Service to Key Media & Research https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/barry-atkins-honored-for-extraordinary-service-to-key-media-research/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/barry-atkins-honored-for-extraordinary-service-to-key-media-research/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:14:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20673 Barry Atkins, account executive for Key Media & Research (KMR), the parent company of WINDOW FILM magazine, received the company’s 2023 Extraordinary Service Award. The award is presented annually. It was named after president Holly X. Biller, who has been with KMR for 28 years and epitomizes the definition of extraordinary service to the industry […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/barry-atkins-honored-for-extraordinary-service-to-key-media-research/feed/ 0 Shaking the Winter Blues https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/shaking-the-winter-blues/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/shaking-the-winter-blues/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:11:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20671 In the early years of my auto tinting days, my wife would tell me I was always complaining. In the summertime, we were always so busy that I would complain I couldn’t get all the work done. In the winter, I would complain business was so slow that I wasn’t sure how we were going […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/shaking-the-winter-blues/feed/ 0 Matt Blackmer on Going Viral with Tint Tutorials https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/matt-blackmer-on-going-viral-with-tint-tutorials/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/matt-blackmer-on-going-viral-with-tint-tutorials/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:05:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20668 In an age where you can learn almost anything online, Matt Blackmer of Detroit-based The Tint Studio has taken to teaching tinting. What he didn’t know when starting was that his how-to-tint videos would become a viral sensation. “One of the biggest ones was accidental at the time but I kind of understood why after […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/matt-blackmer-on-going-viral-with-tint-tutorials/feed/ 0 Global Tint-A-Thon Raises More Than $26,000 for Slain Tinters’ Families https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-raises-more-than-26000-for-slain-tinters-families/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-raises-more-than-26000-for-slain-tinters-families/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:01:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20666 A little help is on the way for the families of the two tinters who were murdered on the job on December 1—Jaime Bravo and Jesse Ortiz. The Global Tint-A-Thon organized by Dean Mitchell, director of Tinters for a Cause, Carlos Olazaba of Tintertainment Network and Erik Devash of TintWiz, resulted in a big boost […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-raises-more-than-26000-for-slain-tinters-families/feed/ 0 Global Tint-A-Thon Being Held Saturday for Two Slain Tinters https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-being-held-saturday-for-two-slain-tinters/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-being-held-saturday-for-two-slain-tinters/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:23:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20638 The industry is coming together to support the families of two tinters—Jaime Bravo and Jesse Ortiz—who were murdered at their workplace in Idaho on December 1. A suspect has since been arrested as well (read more HERE). After learning of the tragedy reported in the story by WINDOW FILM magazine, a number of industry members […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/global-tint-a-thon-being-held-saturday-for-two-slain-tinters/feed/ 4 Arrest Made in Case of Idaho Tinters’ Murders https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/arrest-made-in-case-of-idaho-tinters-murders/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/arrest-made-in-case-of-idaho-tinters-murders/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:07:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20636 The Twin Falls, Idaho, Police Department released the following statement on an arrest made related to the murder of tinters Jaime Bravo and Jesse Ortiz while they were at work: On December 6, 2023, Angelica M. Martinez, a 40-year-old female out of Twin Falls, was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona. Martinez was booked into the Maricopa […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/arrest-made-in-case-of-idaho-tinters-murders/feed/ 0 Brad Campbell: Five Ways to Safeguard Your Window Film Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/brad-campbell-five-ways-to-safeguard-your-window-film-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/brad-campbell-five-ways-to-safeguard-your-window-film-business/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:02:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20632 I was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic events involving Jesse Ortiz and Jaime Bravo at their Idaho tint shop. While I did not know them personally, the news of their violent encounter serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability that businesses, including window film shops, may face. As we extend our condolences […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/brad-campbell-five-ways-to-safeguard-your-window-film-business/feed/ 0 Double Tragedy Strikes Idaho Tint Shop: Owner, Employee Found Shot Dead https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/double-tragedy-strikes-idaho-tint-shop-owner-employee-found-shot-dead/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/double-tragedy-strikes-idaho-tint-shop-owner-employee-found-shot-dead/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:48:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20622 The bodies of Jesse Ortiz, owner of The Tint Shop V in Twin Falls, Idaho, and employee Jaime Bravo were found inside the shop after police responded to a 911 call reporting shots had been fired. The Twin Falls Police Department is currently investigating the tragic event that occurred on December 1, 2023, at approximately […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/double-tragedy-strikes-idaho-tint-shop-owner-employee-found-shot-dead/feed/ 11 Winter Downtime? Perfect for a Website Tune-Up! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/winter-downtime-perfect-for-a-website-tune-up/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/winter-downtime-perfect-for-a-website-tune-up/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:36:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20616 Winter often brings a slower pace, and what better way to use this extra time than to give your website a thorough check-up? A well-optimized website is crucial for attracting more customers and growing your business. Here’s a simple, yet detailed checklist to help you enhance your website’s performance and appeal. Speed Check: Is Your […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/winter-downtime-perfect-for-a-website-tune-up/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/business-1-0-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/business-1-0-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22013 Clearly Defined By Lyle R. Hill Lately, I have received comments from several highly respected individuals in the business community stating that there is a lack of understanding of basic business fundamentals. I do not take these comments lightly. Indeed, these types of things trouble me greatly because I genuinely care about our window film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/business-1-0-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 On the Horizon November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22011 January 25-26, 2024Glass Expo Southeast™ ‘24Orlando, Fla.Co-sponsored by USGlass magazine and USGNN™.glassexposoutheast.com March 20-23, 2024Glass Expo Northeast™Uniondale, N.Y.Co-sponsored by USGlass magazine and USGNN™.glassexponortheast.com September 19-21, 2024International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2024Orlando, Fla.Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazineswfctevent.com September 19-21, 2024Auto Glass Week™ 2024Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/on-the-horizon-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/film-stars-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/film-stars-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22009 The World’s Best Installers: The 2023 Tint-Off™ Champions The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ in Virginia Beach came and went, leaving the industry with a new set of greats. Some have even won or placed previously, cementing their skills in the history books. Here are the world’s top tinters: Architectural Film 1 Ricky Miller  Green […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/film-stars-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/news-pulse-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/news-pulse-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22007 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: 1. Window Film Magazine Visits Johnson Window Films Window Film magazine visited Johnson Window Films’ plant in Carson, Calif. to see how the company manufactures its film. This FILM’d newscast lays all that out and more.Visit www.windowfilmmag.com and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/news-pulse-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/open-24-7-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/open-24-7-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22004 Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency By Manny Hondroulis Small business owners wear many hats. When they’re not selling, they’re installing. When they’re not bookkeeping, they might be writing a proposal. And when they’re not addressing an HR issue, they may be creating Google ads to generate business. They wear many hats, often at the same […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/open-24-7-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/ask-a-pro-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/ask-a-pro-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=22001 An Interview With the Champ By Mike Burke This column comes right on the heels of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off, where one of Sun Stoppers’ own, Chris Peterson, won the grand prize of $20,000 in the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) Automotive Category. So, in a slight change of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/ask-a-pro-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 Dear Reader November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/dear-reader-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/dear-reader-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21999 Three Strong Signs By Casey Flores It’s a great time to be in window film. That was my key takeaway from the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) in sunny Virginia Beach. With so many industries struggling right now, it’s clear that ours is not. Three main things drove that point home to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/dear-reader-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 The Sema Show November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21997 New Products Highlight Viva Las Vegas! The SEMA Show 2023 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with new sights, resort options and window film products. From windshield protection to heat rejection, here’s a look at what the window film industry is showing off this year. 3M Automotive Window Film Ceramic IR Series: Booth #50059 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-sema-show-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 The State of the Market November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-state-of-the-market-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-state-of-the-market-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21994 Key Indicators of the Film Industry’s Wellbeing By Nick St. Denis Overall consumer sentiment in the U.S. is lukewarm. Economists are uncertain whether a recession is looming—nor is there any consensus as to the severity of a recession if one is to materialize. Putting aside the ambiguity in the economy as a whole, what is […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/the-state-of-the-market-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 In the Books November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/in-the-books-november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/in-the-books-november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21989 Another Successful International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ Concludes The biggest International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is in the rearview mirror—and the record books. The three-day event, sponsored by Window Film magazine, hosted window film companies worldwide at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Attendees were greeted with informative seminars, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/in-the-books-november-december-2023/feed/ 0 November/December 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/november-december-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/november-december-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=21911 Features In the Books The biggest International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ to date is in the rearview mirror. The three-day event hosted window film companies worldwide at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. The State of the Market We take a look at three key indicators to get a sense of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/12/november-december-2023/feed/ 0 Javier Berdugo Places First in Latin American Tinting Competition in Argentina https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/javier-berdugo-places-first-in-latin-american-tinting-competition-in-argentina/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/javier-berdugo-places-first-in-latin-american-tinting-competition-in-argentina/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:46:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20613 A congratulations is in order. Javier Berdugo of Baranquilla, Colombia who already had obtained a competition slot for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) in Orlando, Fla. for 2024, has placed first for the second time this year in tinting competitions in Latin America. He won in Medellin, Colombia in February and then […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/javier-berdugo-places-first-in-latin-american-tinting-competition-in-argentina/feed/ 0 New Jersey to Review 100-Year-Old Tint Law https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/new-jersey-to-review-100-year-old-tint-law/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/new-jersey-to-review-100-year-old-tint-law/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:42:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20610 A change may be coming to New Jersey’s tint laws. Due to a number of court cases challenging its laws regarding window tint, the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will review whether or not the laws need to change. The specific laws include N.J.S. 39:3-74, which states: “No person shall drive any motor vehicle with […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/new-jersey-to-review-100-year-old-tint-law/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens New Georgia Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-new-georgia-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-new-georgia-location/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:37:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20607 Tint World continues its rapid expansion with a new location in Georgia. Owned by Antonio Mattei, the Tyrone, Ga.-based location is the state’s ninth. “The team here at Tint World Tyrone is committed to providing high-quality products, trusted service and true value to customers throughout Fayette County and the greater Atlanta area,” Mattei says. Tint […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-new-georgia-location/feed/ 0 Eastman Fires Up New European Production Line https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/eastman-fires-up-new-european-production-line/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/eastman-fires-up-new-european-production-line/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:39:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20602 Fully integrated window film plants have been hard to find in Europe—until now. In what Eastman Performance Films calls its largest expansion in its history, it has doubled capacity at its Dresden, Germany, manufacturing facility to serve the film market in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The plant previously had sputtering capacity but the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/eastman-fires-up-new-european-production-line/feed/ 0 Work in Reverse https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/work-in-reverse/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/work-in-reverse/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:35:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20600 One of the best tactics I’ve learned throughout the years is something I like to call “Work in Reverse.” It’s another way to think about goals, but thinking about things in reverse can help achieve goals that may seem out of reach. First, the concept requires an individual to dive into what action they would […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/work-in-reverse/feed/ 1 First Photos of a Tesla In-House Wrap Job Emerge https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/first-photos-of-a-tesla-in-house-wrap-job-emerge/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/first-photos-of-a-tesla-in-house-wrap-job-emerge/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:32:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20598 People can now judge Tesla’s in-house color paint protection film (PPF) installation capabilities for themselves. Photos of a newly wrapped Tesla on which the installation was done at a Tesla facility have been making the rounds on X, formerly twitter. Tesla’s  PPF program was announced one month ago with full-body installation ranging from $5,000 to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/first-photos-of-a-tesla-in-house-wrap-job-emerge/feed/ 2 Tint World Opens its 22nd Texas Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-its-22nd-texas-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-its-22nd-texas-location/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:27:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20595 The Tint World Franchise keeps growing. The company announced its 22nd location has opened in Texas, this one in New Braunfels. It is owned by Kevin and Allyson McBreen who already operate an architectural window tinting business in the area. “It’s been a dream of mine to work with cars every day at work, and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-its-22nd-texas-location/feed/ 0 Jess Launerts’ Journey from the ER to Tint Haus   https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/jess-launerts-journey-from-the-er-to-tint-haus/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/jess-launerts-journey-from-the-er-to-tint-haus/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:07:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20583 Why did you leave nursing to become a film installer?  Not everyone can answer that question, but Jessica (Jess) Launerts of Tint Haus Customs in Davie, Fla., can. She and husband Benton have been in the film business in suburban Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for 2.5 years and it’s changed their lives.  “I just knew I […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/jess-launerts-journey-from-the-er-to-tint-haus/feed/ 1 Latin American Tinting Competition Takes Place Next Week  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/latin-american-tinting-competition-takes-place-next-week/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/latin-american-tinting-competition-takes-place-next-week/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:33:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20581 The best tinters in Latin America will converge in Buenos Aires next week for the Competencia Latinoamericana de Polarizadores with the winner heading to the 2024 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) in Orlando, Fla.  “We are committed to forming strategic partnerships on other continents to ensure our Tint-Offs™ bring in the world’s top […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/latin-american-tinting-competition-takes-place-next-week/feed/ 0 Department of Labor Dedicates Week to Promoting Apprenticeships  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/department-of-labor-dedicates-week-to-promoting-apprenticeships/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/department-of-labor-dedicates-week-to-promoting-apprenticeships/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:28:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20579 The film installation industry is no stranger to workforce shortages. Tint companies have experienced firsthand the difficulties of hiring and retaining workers. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) believes encouraging apprenticeships is one such strategy to turn the tide.  As such, DOL has dedicated a week to highlighting its importance via the 9th Annual National […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/department-of-labor-dedicates-week-to-promoting-apprenticeships/feed/ 0 SEMA 2023: Printers, PPF and Sales Pitches https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-printers-ppf-and-sales-pitches/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-printers-ppf-and-sales-pitches/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:38:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20576 As SEMA wrapped up, so did exhibitors. We spoke with Mutoh, 3M, XPEL and Johnson Window Films on what they were pushing to attendees in Las Vegas.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-printers-ppf-and-sales-pitches/feed/ 0 SEMA 2023: Industry Upgrades and How the City and Show Has Changed https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-industry-upgrades-and-a-city-and-show-has-changed/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-industry-upgrades-and-a-city-and-show-has-changed/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:21:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20559 Changes that were coming are already here—both in the window film industry and at the SEMA Show at large. That was the major takeaway from tint shop owners and supplier representatives we spoke to last  week during the show. What was top of mind? Color PPF If you walked the halls where our industry’s suppliers […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-2023-industry-upgrades-and-a-city-and-show-has-changed/feed/ 0 Clicks to Clients: My Top Google Ads Strategies for Success https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/clicks-to-clients-my-top-google-ads-strategies-for-success/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/clicks-to-clients-my-top-google-ads-strategies-for-success/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:19:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20556 Google Ads, previously known as Google AdWords, can be an extremely powerful tool for window film businesses looking to get more customers for residential and commercial window tinting. Google Ads can be used for anything, but in the realm of residential and commercial advertising, it can be particularly effective if used correctly. In this post, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/clicks-to-clients-my-top-google-ads-strategies-for-success/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens North Raleigh, N.C. Shop https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-north-raleigh-n-c-shop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-north-raleigh-n-c-shop/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:18:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20554 Tint World is expanding in North Carolina. The newest location is owned by Nicklaus Wynne in North Raleigh. “After building a successful career in IT and software, I realized it was time to invest in another passion of mine,” Wynne says. “I’ve always loved automotive upgrades and aftermarket enhancements, and Tint World’s stellar franchise model […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/tint-world-opens-north-raleigh-n-c-shop/feed/ 0 Straight from the Grave: KMR Announces Halloween Costume Contest Winners https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/straight-from-the-grave-kmr-announces-halloween-costume-contest-winners/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/straight-from-the-grave-kmr-announces-halloween-costume-contest-winners/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:17:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20552 The Key Media and Research (KMR) Halloween costume contest concluded following an intense round of voting. Now that you have spoken, the winners can begin their ghastly reign of (post) Halloween terror while the unfortunate return to the crypt for another year. Taking home the top prize was marketing communication manager Nicole Rubio, whose family […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/straight-from-the-grave-kmr-announces-halloween-costume-contest-winners/feed/ 0 SEMA Week: Tint, Tech and Show Deals https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-week-tint-tech-and-show-deals/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-week-tint-tech-and-show-deals/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:46:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20526 Window film and PPF companies show off their flashy booths, new offerings and SEMA week specials as they compete for the ever-coveted crowds of buyers. See what Maxpro, ClearPro, Ivios and Eastman are displaying to draw prospects in.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-week-tint-tech-and-show-deals/feed/ 0 Suppliers Begin to Roll Out Color PPF at SEMA https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/suppliers-begin-to-roll-out-color-ppf-at-sema/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/suppliers-begin-to-roll-out-color-ppf-at-sema/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:59:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20521 First it was clear, then it was matte, now it’s a cacophony of colors. The paint protection film (PPF) industry is starting to enter its final iteration, going from a clear coat that protects vehicles to colored options that offer not only protection but aesthetic versatility. Some industry suppliers are using SEMA to roll the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/suppliers-begin-to-roll-out-color-ppf-at-sema/feed/ 0 SEMA Day One: What Suppliers are Showing Off https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-day-one-what-suppliers-are-showing-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-day-one-what-suppliers-are-showing-off/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:01:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20514 Day one of SEMA has kicked off in Las Vegas with new film technologies flooding the show floor. Here’s the latest from some of the industry’s most notable companies.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/11/sema-day-one-what-suppliers-are-showing-off/feed/ 0 Security Film Spotlighted After Thwarting Hamas Attack in Israel https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/security-film-spotlighted-after-thwarting-hamas-attack-in-israel/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/security-film-spotlighted-after-thwarting-hamas-attack-in-israel/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:42:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20505 What was initially a security film job meant to deter burglars has gone viral for saving 12 people from a Hamas terrorist attack in Israel. In 2021, Jerusalem-based SunShield Group installed security film on a convenience store in Gevim Kibbutz (a Kibbutz is a small Israeli community) as part of a contract to secure all […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/security-film-spotlighted-after-thwarting-hamas-attack-in-israel/feed/ 0 Slow Season Diversification https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/slow-season-diversification/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/slow-season-diversification/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:36:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20503 Well, we are officially into Q4, and the month of October is coming to an end. Shortly, the holiday hustle-and-bustle will be upon us and that may leave some business owners with a less-than-full calendar. Depending on your location in the hemisphere, some cooler temps may be on the horizon while others see warmer months. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/slow-season-diversification/feed/ 0 UK-Based Film Supplier Inks Deal for North American Distribution https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/uk-based-film-supplier-inks-deal-for-north-american-distribution/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/uk-based-film-supplier-inks-deal-for-north-american-distribution/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:22:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20500 The former national sales manager and head trainer for PremiumShield is back in business—this time on his own and is teaming up with a European brand of paint protection film (PPF). “I am pleased to announce the formation of Auto Lab, a distribution hub and all-around resource for auto restyling and much more,” says Jamie […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/uk-based-film-supplier-inks-deal-for-north-american-distribution/feed/ 0 Is Tesla’s PPF Offering Disrupting the Aftermarket? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/is-teslas-ppf-offering-disrupting-the-aftermarket/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/is-teslas-ppf-offering-disrupting-the-aftermarket/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:01:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20466 What was a blip on X (Twitter) became an earthquake for the film industry that moved markets and undercut the aftermarket industry. Tesla has started offering clear and colored paint protection film (PPF) for its Model 3 and Y vehicles at two of its service centers. The car manufacturer even named its price: $5,000 for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/is-teslas-ppf-offering-disrupting-the-aftermarket/feed/ 4 Tesla’s $8,000 Color PPF: Why It’s a Game-Changer & How You Can Profit https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/teslas-8000-color-ppf-why-its-a-game-changer-how-you-can-profit/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/teslas-8000-color-ppf-why-its-a-game-changer-how-you-can-profit/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:23:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20464 You’ve probably heard about Tesla’s recent announcement: they’re now offering “Color Wraps For $7,500-$8,000” for the Model 3 and Model Y. Let’s explore what this means for the industry, your business, and how you can capitalize on it. Understanding Tesla’s New Offer At first glance of the headlines, it might seem like Tesla is simply […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/teslas-8000-color-ppf-why-its-a-game-changer-how-you-can-profit/feed/ 3 16 Taiwanese Tinting Companies Team up to Tint a School for Charity https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/16-taiwanese-tinting-companies-team-up-to-tint-a-school-for-charity/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/16-taiwanese-tinting-companies-team-up-to-tint-a-school-for-charity/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:58:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20461 The Lion Clubs International in Hualien, Taiwan teamed up with Greenway Film and 16 tinting companies to install high heat-reduction window film at Hualien City Zhonghua Elementary School. Mr. Yu-shiue Lee, president of Greenway Film, stated the following: In the past year, Greenway Film had donated over GS Antimicrobial window films to 8 rural schools […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/16-taiwanese-tinting-companies-team-up-to-tint-a-school-for-charity/feed/ 0 XPEL Senior Vice President Moreau to Retire https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/xpel-senior-vice-president-moreau-to-retire/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/xpel-senior-vice-president-moreau-to-retire/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:33:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20439 After more than eight years with XPEL, Mat Moreau, senior vice president of sales and product, will retire from the company, effective October 31. According to an SEC filing, “Mr. Moreau’s departure is not the result of any material disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.” The company does not plan to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/xpel-senior-vice-president-moreau-to-retire/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/business-1-0-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/business-1-0-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:54:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20397 The Bridge I heard them before I saw them and surprisingly was startled by their arrival. I had been walking through the Fullersburg woods along the Salt Creek in Oak Brook, Ill., and there didn’t seem to be another human anywhere to be found … until they came along. I regularly walk these woods and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/business-1-0-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 On the Horizon September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/on-the-horizon-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/on-the-horizon-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:53:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20394 September 20-22, 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2023 Virginia Beach, Va. Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines wfctevent.com September 20-22, 2023 Auto Glass Week™ 2023 Includes the OE and aftermarket automotive glass repair and replacement, calibration and customer service representative competitions. Virginia Beach, Va. Co-sponsored by AGSC™, NWRD and AGRR™/glassBYTEs.com™ autoglassweek.com September […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/on-the-horizon-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/open-24-7-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/open-24-7-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:51:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20392 Talking Windshield Protection Understanding the Developments and Opportunities in Window Protection Film Think about how you got your start in this industry. You may have been a car tinter who diversified to paint protection film (PPF) and eventually ceramic coatings. Maybe you even dabbled with color-change vinyl wraps. With just a few product categories, you’re […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/open-24-7-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/film-stars-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/film-stars-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:47:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20389 A Middle Georgia Masterpiece Kyle Fuller’s Story Nitrous canisters, wheels and a fresh coat of paint. Kyle Fuller grew up around all of them, modifying model cars. He was never short on upgrade options, and those options expanded—literally and figuratively—with time. A Young Gearhead “I started as a window tint installer when I was 15 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/film-stars-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/news-pulse-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/news-pulse-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:46:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20387 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s top stories since our last issue? Here are the hottest topics in the industry: 1 Texas Adopts School Safety Standards that Include Window Film In the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has proposed new school safety standards, including security film installations. The TEA has now adopted […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/news-pulse-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Tiny My Ride September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tiny-my-ride-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tiny-my-ride-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:42:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20384 Who Should You Train? Have you ever had an employee leave and start a tint shop nearby? Yes – 42% No – 33% I am that former employee – 25% By Joe Doyle The pictured graph is part of an article from this magazine written several years ago by Casey Flores. I liked it so […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tiny-my-ride-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/ask-a-pro-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/ask-a-pro-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:40:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20382 Are You Really Running a Business? By Mike Burke I talk to many business owners, and I often find myself asking the same question: “Are you running a business, or do you have a job working for yourself?” This is a distinction few small business owners think to make, but it is a critical one. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/ask-a-pro-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Dear Reader September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/dear-reader-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/dear-reader-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:40:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20380 Building a Team By Casey Flores It’s been more than five years since I last worked for Window Film magazine’s parent company Key Media & Research. Now, having returned, it makes something of a case study in what employers can do right. Despite what seems like economic storm clouds in the distance (especially a commercial […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/dear-reader-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Success by the Seaside https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/success-by-the-seaside/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/success-by-the-seaside/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:38:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20376 WFCT Sponsors to Display their New Products in Virginia Beach By Chris Collier Virginia Beach, Va.’s, Virginia Beach Convention Center plays host to many events. From September 20-22, though, the facility hosts this film industry’s most popular event: the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The gathering features exhibitors from the industry’s top […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/success-by-the-seaside/feed/ 0 That’s a Wrap September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/thats-a-wrap-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/thats-a-wrap-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:36:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20373 Analyzing the Addition of Vinyl Wraps as a Service By Chris Collier Window film is a perfectly profitable segment, but is there even more financial success to be had? Vinyl wraps represent a valuable secondary revenue stream— and there are various ways to use the versatile product. Combining Forces “You’re seeing a merger,” says Cory […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/thats-a-wrap-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Top Dealers September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/top-dealers-september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/top-dealers-september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:34:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20371 The Film Industry Flies Higher By Chris Collier An ever-evolving world demands innovation in safety and security, solar control, style and privacy advancement. Luckily, the window film segment has plenty of answers in the form of growing product segments. Window Film magazine’s 2023 Top Dealers list compiles companies wielding these solutions with great success. NGS […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/top-dealers-september-october-2023/feed/ 0 September/October 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/september-october-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/september-october-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:30:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20368 Features Top Dealers Window Film magazine’s annual look at which film companies are at the top of their game. That’s a Wrap More shops are adding vinyl wraps to their offerings—see what these owners say to keep in mind when installing and selling the product. WFCT Show Program The entire show program—all here in the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/september-october-2023/feed/ 0 Lahaina Tinting on Loss and Rebuilding https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/lahaina-tinting-on-loss-and-rebuilding/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/lahaina-tinting-on-loss-and-rebuilding/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:09:14 +0000 https://www.windowfilmmag.com/?p=20358 Two months after the deadly fires in Hawaii, a Lahaina tint company is still navigating through hard times. Heidi Beltz, owner of Lahaina Tinting, along with her partner Cord Cuniberti, were looking out the window of her hilltop home in Lahaina on August 8 when she saw black smoke making its way toward her. More […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/lahaina-tinting-on-loss-and-rebuilding/feed/ 0 Tinters for a Cause Raises More than $27,000 at WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tinters-for-a-cause-raises-more-than-27000-at-wfct-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tinters-for-a-cause-raises-more-than-27000-at-wfct-2023/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:38 +0000 https://www.windowfilmmag.com/?p=20352 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) netted another winner beyond the competitions. Between its booth presence and first-ever Race for a Cause 3K, Tinters for a Cause raised more than $27,000 at the Virginia Beach event. The organization raises funds for financial aid to window film industry members. “Thank you to everyone […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tinters-for-a-cause-raises-more-than-27000-at-wfct-2023/feed/ 0 Hear from the Tint-Off™ Winners https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/hear-from-the-tint-off-winners/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/hear-from-the-tint-off-winners/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:32:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20345 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) in Virginia Beach has come and gone andthere’s a new batch of the world’s best. Hear from the automotive, architectural, PPF and decorative film winners on how they did it.  

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/hear-from-the-tint-off-winners/feed/ 0 Tint-Off™ Competitor Scores Released https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-off-competitor-scores-released/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-off-competitor-scores-released/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:44:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20342 Scores for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ competitors have been released. Competitors can find their scores for each division here: https://www.wfctevent.com/competitor-scores/

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-off-competitor-scores-released/feed/ 0 Delegate it!  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/delegate-it/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/delegate-it/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:39:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20340 Running a business is hard. As owners, we are usually going 24/7 either working on the business or at least thinking about it. Whether in the shower, driving or on a personal level—sometimes my wife is talking to me and I’m not paying attention to her because I’m thinking about the business. One of the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/delegate-it/feed/ 1 Tint World Adds Fifth New York Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-world-adds-fifth-new-york-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-world-adds-fifth-new-york-location/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:38:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20338 Another week, another Tint World location opening. This time it’s in New York with a new Long Island store located in New Hyde Park. Owned by Ed and Yasmine Rosovich, Tint World New Hyde Park will be located at 420 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. “After spending almost 20 years in law enforcement […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/10/tint-world-adds-fifth-new-york-location/feed/ 0 WFCT 2023: What I Missed  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-i-missed/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-i-missed/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:28:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20332 “Every healthy industry has a healthy trade magazine.”   This sentence has rung in my head ever since I heard Debra Levy, Window Film magazine’s publisher, say it. The same can be said for a trade’s convention.   Many industries are not healthy. How would you like to be in mortgage lending right now? What about working […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-i-missed/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint Opens Texas Franchise    https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/turbo-tint-opens-texas-franchise/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/turbo-tint-opens-texas-franchise/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:27:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20330 Moran Family of Brands, a franchise group of general automotive repair, transmission repair and window tint services, announced its newest franchise location.   Its Turbo Tint brand opened a store in Carrollton, Texas, this week—a suburb north of Dallas—the company’s eighth location.  “We had window tint installed on several cars a few years ago and discovered […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/turbo-tint-opens-texas-franchise/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens Two New Locations  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-two-new-locations-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-two-new-locations-2/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:26:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20328 Tint World continues its rapid expansion, announcing two new franchise locations in the past few weeks.   One is in Pensacola, Fla., owned and operated by John and Jennifer Mitchell. The other is in South Bend, Ind., owned by father-son team Geza and Kyle Bruckner. It is Tint World’s first in the state and 30th state […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-two-new-locations-2/feed/ 0 WFCT 2023: What You Missed https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-you-missed/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-you-missed/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:46:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20326 Did you miss WFCT? Here’s the next best thing. Watch a tour of the show floor, see new company offerings and hear from this year’s Window Film Hall of Fame inductees.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-what-you-missed/feed/ 0 Meet the 2023 WFCT Competition Winners   https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/meet-the-2023-wfct-competition-winners/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/meet-the-2023-wfct-competition-winners/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:09:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20321 The International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ 2023 (WFCT) competitions featured the world’s best tinters, paint protection film applicators and decorative film creatives. Read below to find out who took home the top prizes ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.    2023 Architectural Tint-Off™ Competition Finalists  First Place: Ricky Miller, Green Valley Window Tint   Second Place: […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/meet-the-2023-wfct-competition-winners/feed/ 2 WFCT 2023 Competition Finalists Announced  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-competition-finalists-announced/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-competition-finalists-announced/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 02:16:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20313 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ competition finalists are as follows:  2023 Architectural Tint-Off™ Competition Finalists  Melvin Galdamez, ClearVista Window Tinting LLC  Jae Lister, Sunsational Solutions   Ricky Miller, Green Valley Window Tint   Craig Pengelly, Craig’s Car Care  Marcus Quintana, Campbell Window Film  Arthur Salazar, Sunsational Solutions  Chris Van Sickle, Tintz & Graphx   Torius […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-competition-finalists-announced/feed/ 0 WFCT Day One: Tangible Excitement on the Show Floor https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-day-one-tangible-excitement-on-the-show-floor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-day-one-tangible-excitement-on-the-show-floor/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:32:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20311 The 2023 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ kicked off with record numbers and tangible excitement. Watch a tour of the exhibition floor.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-day-one-tangible-excitement-on-the-show-floor/feed/ 0 WFCT 2023: Seminars Tackle Marketing Strategies and Economic Updates  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-seminars-tackle-marketing-strategies-and-economic-updates/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-seminars-tackle-marketing-strategies-and-economic-updates/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:28:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20301 Digital marketing is a key cog for any business. Patric Fransko, president of Eye Magnet Management, focused on its importance during the opening seminar of the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2023.   WFCT runs from Sept. 20-22, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. The event brings industry […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/wfct-2023-seminars-tackle-marketing-strategies-and-economic-updates/feed/ 0 Four Window Film Resources You Can Use to Educate Customers  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/four-window-film-resources-you-can-use-to-educate-customers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/four-window-film-resources-you-can-use-to-educate-customers/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:27:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20279 The window film industry is no stranger to skeptical customers and the mission to educate consumers on film’s benefits is unending. Luckily, your sales pitch doesn’t have to rely solely on your word. Several organizations have consumer-focused tools that can help make closing the deal a lay-up. Here are four you might want to check […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/four-window-film-resources-you-can-use-to-educate-customers/feed/ 0 Find Me at WFCT  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/find-me-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/find-me-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:21:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20277 Next week, the entire industry will descend upon Virginia Beach, Va., for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). While a must-attend for tint shop owners, the event is also an invaluable opportunity for Window Film magazine’s coverage not just that week—but also year-round. Here’s why. While many attendees won’t be strangers to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/find-me-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Franchise Turbo Tint Opens its Seventh Location   https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/franchise-turbo-tint-opens-its-seventh-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/franchise-turbo-tint-opens-its-seventh-location/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:19:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20275 Moran Family of Brands, a franchise group with many automotive-related properties, has opened a new Turbo Tint location. The new store will be located in Oklahoma City—its second location there and home to the original Turbo Tint. The locations are 25 miles apart. The franchisee of the new venture is Greg Goodman and his son, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/franchise-turbo-tint-opens-its-seventh-location/feed/ 0 What the Law Says About Window Tint Levels in Indiana https://fox59.com/indiana-news/what-the-law-says-about-window-tint-levels-in-indiana/#new_tab https://fox59.com/indiana-news/what-the-law-says-about-window-tint-levels-in-indiana/#new_tab#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:02:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20290 Drivers, annoyed by the sometimes dangerous glares of sunlight gleaming off of passing cars or, during the winter, bright white snow along the edge of the road may be tempted to install permanent tinting to their windows.

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]]> https://fox59.com/indiana-news/what-the-law-says-about-window-tint-levels-in-indiana/#new_tab/feed/ 0 Which Private Jets Have Self Tinting Windows? https://simpleflying.com/which-private-jets-have-self-tinting-windows/#new_tab https://simpleflying.com/which-private-jets-have-self-tinting-windows/#new_tab#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20292 Although luxury interiors, lavish amenities, bedrooms, showers, and gourmet dining often steal the spotlight, one aspect of private jet travel is becoming increasingly popular: self-tinting windows.

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]]> https://simpleflying.com/which-private-jets-have-self-tinting-windows/#new_tab/feed/ 0 Window Tint Violation Leads to Meth Arrests https://www.rheaheraldnews.com/news/article_cf5f6aa0-4603-11ee-81f3-b30324923314.html#new_tab https://www.rheaheraldnews.com/news/article_cf5f6aa0-4603-11ee-81f3-b30324923314.html#new_tab#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:17:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20263 A traffic stop for a window tint violation and an anonymous tip last week landed two behind bars on various drug-related charges, according to an arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department.

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]]> https://www.rheaheraldnews.com/news/article_cf5f6aa0-4603-11ee-81f3-b30324923314.html#new_tab/feed/ 0 Avoid Getting Pulled Over in Tijuana, Learn New Tinted Window Regulations https://fox5sandiego.com/news/border-report/avoid-getting-pulled-over-in-tijuana-learn-new-tinted-window-regulations/#new_tab https://fox5sandiego.com/news/border-report/avoid-getting-pulled-over-in-tijuana-learn-new-tinted-window-regulations/#new_tab#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:16:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20265 Fifteen years ago, the city of Tijuana made tinted windows on passenger vehicles illegal in an effort to fight crime. Police insisted criminals purposely darkened their windows to avoid detection.

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]]> https://fox5sandiego.com/news/border-report/avoid-getting-pulled-over-in-tijuana-learn-new-tinted-window-regulations/#new_tab/feed/ 0 Hurricane Idalia Takes a Toll on Some Southeast Tint Shops  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/hurricane-idalia-takes-a-toll-on-some-southeast-tint-shops/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/hurricane-idalia-takes-a-toll-on-some-southeast-tint-shops/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:13:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20257 The first major hurricane of the 2023 season has impacted business operations across the Southeast United States, nearing $20 billion in damages. Some tint shops are feeling the effects.   Hurricane Idalia first hit in Florida’s “big bend” region, the area between the panhandle and Southern part of the state along the Gulf of Mexico. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/hurricane-idalia-takes-a-toll-on-some-southeast-tint-shops/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens Another Florida Location  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-another-florida-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-another-florida-location/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:12:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20254 Tint World has opened another location in its home state of Florida. The Pembroke Pines, Fla., location marks the franchise’s 22nd location in the Sunshine State.   Owners Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley plan to serve the southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., area.   “It was time to pursue our entrepreneurial interests,” says […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/09/tint-world-opens-another-florida-location/feed/ 0 Where’s the World’s Largest Film Plant? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wheres-the-worlds-largest-film-plant/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wheres-the-worlds-largest-film-plant/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:10:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20246 Garware Hi-Tech Films says the “world’s largest” window film plant is now in India. The parent company of Global window films has completed an expansion to now make for what company representatives say is now the world’s largest film factory in Q3 of this fiscal year. According to a release, the Mumbai-based company has expanded […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wheres-the-worlds-largest-film-plant/feed/ 2 $99 TINT JOBS HERE! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/99-tint-jobs-here/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/99-tint-jobs-here/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:02:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20244 One of the advantages Solar Art has in buying many tint companies over the years is that we get to see different ways window tinting businesses are run. Among the most important factors in running a profitable window tinting company is pricing structure. It’s an area we often see neglected but can have a huge […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/99-tint-jobs-here/feed/ 3 North Carolina Tint World Location Renovates, Relaunches Under New Ownership https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/north-carolina-tint-world-location-renovates-relaunches-under-new-ownership/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/north-carolina-tint-world-location-renovates-relaunches-under-new-ownership/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:00:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20242 A veteran Tint World franchisee has launched a second location. Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman, and Candi Krueger have acquired the automotive restyling franchise’s Greensboro, N.C.-based location and made it their own, hiring 10-year tinting veteran Chris Bivens as their general manager. “Candi, Jaysen and I recently opened the Fayetteville location, and we’re thrilled to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/north-carolina-tint-world-location-renovates-relaunches-under-new-ownership/feed/ 0 7th Hotel Added for WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/7th-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/7th-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:57:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20240 The hotel block for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is expanding once again. Organizers have added a seventh official hotel, the MOXY Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Rates are $159 to $199 a night (depending on the view) plus tax and include free Wi-Fi. A minimum two-night stay is required. Hotel guests will receive […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/7th-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/feed/ 0 MNPS Approves $3 million Contract for Window Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58xR7QxOeUA#new_tab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58xR7QxOeUA#new_tab#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:52:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20236 Metro Nashville is one step closer to installing entry-resistant window film. The board of education and Solar Tint agreed on a $3M contract.

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]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58xR7QxOeUA#new_tab/feed/ 0 Man Shot, Killed by Authorities After Police Chase Over Window Tint in Coweta County https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/multiple-officers-scene-crashed-sports-car-surrounded-by-shell-casings-coweta-county/3ADJNQZHR5GJBBTYIBL5LKC2IU/#new_tab https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/multiple-officers-scene-crashed-sports-car-surrounded-by-shell-casings-coweta-county/3ADJNQZHR5GJBBTYIBL5LKC2IU/#new_tab#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:49:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20233 Law enforcement officers in Coweta County were involved in a deadly shooting on Friday afternoon, deputies say.

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]]> https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/multiple-officers-scene-crashed-sports-car-surrounded-by-shell-casings-coweta-county/3ADJNQZHR5GJBBTYIBL5LKC2IU/#new_tab/feed/ 0 Good Question: Are Dark-Tinted Windows Legal in New York? https://www.whec.com/top-news/good-question-are-dark-tinted-windows-legal/#new_tab https://www.whec.com/top-news/good-question-are-dark-tinted-windows-legal/#new_tab#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:42:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20231 No doubt you’ve seen cars with dark-tinted windows driving around. One viewer described them as “concerning and dangerous” but are they breaking the law?

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]]> https://www.whec.com/top-news/good-question-are-dark-tinted-windows-legal/#new_tab/feed/ 0 WATCH: Tint Saves Cheating Husband https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-755563#new_tab https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-755563#new_tab#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:39:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20228 In a scenario most hope to never encounter, a man has emerged as the “ultimate trickster” through a video that showcases his skillful evasion of confession. Even when the situation seemed dire, he ingeniously concealed his lover from his unsuspecting girlfriend.

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]]> https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-755563#new_tab/feed/ 0 Podcast: Shaun White on Post-Olympic Life, his new Max Documentary, and Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/podcast-shaun-white-on-post-olympic-life-his-new-max-documentary-and-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/podcast-shaun-white-on-post-olympic-life-his-new-max-documentary-and-business/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:49:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20221 WFCT Keynote Speaker Shaun White joins Editor Casey Flores to preview his speech at the September 20-22 event in Virginia Beach. He discusses his Olympic career, what his life’s been like after, and his new documentary and winter sports brand. Register to hear him speak at wfctevent.com — Sponsored by Autobahn. 

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/podcast-shaun-white-on-post-olympic-life-his-new-max-documentary-and-business/feed/ 1 A Visit to the World’s Best PPF Installer’s Shop https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-visit-to-the-worlds-best-ppf-installers-shop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-visit-to-the-worlds-best-ppf-installers-shop/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:00:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20215 Window Film magazine visited Tyler O’Hara’s American Wrap Company in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Hear what he had to say on running a successful company and the importance of the Tint-Offs™.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-visit-to-the-worlds-best-ppf-installers-shop/feed/ 0 I’m Back! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/im-back/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/im-back/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:55:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20210 Nine years ago I started my first job out of college—assistant editor of Window Film magazine. Now I’m back.  We’re in the heat of Tint-Off™ planning (by the way, have you registered?), but I wanted to say a brief hello again for my first newsletter in almost a decade.   Being the editor of Window Film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/im-back/feed/ 3 Valway’s AP Corp Acquires Solar Tint Inc. in Miami  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/valways-ap-corp-acquires-solar-tint-inc-in-miami/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/valways-ap-corp-acquires-solar-tint-inc-in-miami/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:48:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20206 AP Corp has completed its second acquisition of a window tinting company.   The Sykesville, Md.-based provider of commercial window film and graphic solutions has snatched up Miami-based window tinting company, Solar Tint Inc, one of the only 3M window film dealers in the greater Miami area.  AP Corp Owner Bill Valway hopes it’s the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/valways-ap-corp-acquires-solar-tint-inc-in-miami/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens a Maple Shade, N.J. Location  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-opens-a-maple-shade-n-j-location/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-opens-a-maple-shade-n-j-location/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:41:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20203 Tint World has added another location.   Owners Maurice and Davante Hooks franchised the automotive tint and accessories brand in Maple Shade, N.J.   Davante knew he wanted to work on cars, but “wasn’t sold on anything until I found Tint World,” he says. “Now, I get to combine a lifelong passion with running a business in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-opens-a-maple-shade-n-j-location/feed/ 0 Casey Flores Named Editor of WINDOW FILM Magazine https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/casey-flores-named-editor-of-window-film-magazine-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/casey-flores-named-editor-of-window-film-magazine-2/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:01:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20191 After a seven-year hiatus, Casey Flores is returning as the editor of WINDOW FILM magazine and Paint Protection Film magazine (PPFMag). Flores served as editor of the publication from June 2014 to October 2016 and co-founded PPFMag in the spring of 2016. “It’s great to come home to such a dynamic industry,” Flores says. “As […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/casey-flores-named-editor-of-window-film-magazine-2/feed/ 0 A Different Kind of Writer’s Block https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-different-kind-of-writers-block/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-different-kind-of-writers-block/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:58:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20189 Putting my time at WINDOW FILM magazine and PPFMag into words is difficult. So I’ll keep this short and sweet—thank you for welcoming me into your industry two and a half years ago. Today, this segment feels like home. For my last WINDOW FILM magazine blog, the last thing I want to do is to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/a-different-kind-of-writers-block/feed/ 0 XPEL Reports Record Revenue of $102.2 Million in Second Quarter 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/xpel-reports-record-revenue-of-102-2-million-in-second-quarter-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/xpel-reports-record-revenue-of-102-2-million-in-second-quarter-2023/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:54:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20187 XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Revenues increased 21.9% to $102.2 million in the second quarter. Gross margin percentage improved to 43.0% in the second quarter, a new high for the Company. Net income grew 32.3% to $15.7 million, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/xpel-reports-record-revenue-of-102-2-million-in-second-quarter-2023/feed/ 0 More Than 130 Schools in Texas Have Installed Patriot Glass Solutions’ Security Window Film Products https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/more-than-130-schools-in-texas-have-installed-patriot-glass-solutions-security-window-film-products/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/more-than-130-schools-in-texas-have-installed-patriot-glass-solutions-security-window-film-products/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:53:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20185 Patriot Glass Solutions, a division of C-Bond Systems, a developer and marketer of glass strengthening solutions for enhanced safety, announced that more than 130 schools in Texas have selected and installed the company’s forced entry-resistant film and shooter attack film for improved school safety. An alarming incidence of school shootings has increased the need for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/more-than-130-schools-in-texas-have-installed-patriot-glass-solutions-security-window-film-products/feed/ 0 Tint World Announces Strategic North and South Carolina Area Development Agreement https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-announces-strategic-north-and-south-carolina-area-development-agreement/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-announces-strategic-north-and-south-carolina-area-development-agreement/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:53:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20183 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its growth with a major new area development agreement that will result in six new locations throughout North and South Carolina. Under the agreement, Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Forman and Candi Krueger, who opened Tint World locations in Fayetteville and Greensboro, N.C., […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-announces-strategic-north-and-south-carolina-area-development-agreement/feed/ 0 Richmond Plastic Films Tech Center to Close https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/richmond-plastic-films-tech-center-to-close/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/richmond-plastic-films-tech-center-to-close/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:51:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20181 North Chesterfield-based plastic films maker Tredegar Corp. is shutting down its technical center in Henrico County and scaling back production. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/richmond-plastic-films-tech-center-to-close/feed/ 0 Drug Bust: How Window Tint Led FHP to 250 lb. of Illegal Narcotics in Jefferson Co. https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/drug-bust-how-window-tint-led-fhp-to-250-lb-of-illegal-narcotics-in-jefferson-co/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/drug-bust-how-window-tint-led-fhp-to-250-lb-of-illegal-narcotics-in-jefferson-co/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:49:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20178 On August 10, 2023, at approximately 1:10 pm, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop eastbound on Interstate 10 near the 226 mile marker for a window tint violation. During the traffic stop, 250 pounds of illegal narcotics were located. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/drug-bust-how-window-tint-led-fhp-to-250-lb-of-illegal-narcotics-in-jefferson-co/feed/ 0 Window Film Magazine Visits Johnson Window Films https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/window-film-magazine-visits-johnson-window-films/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/window-film-magazine-visits-johnson-window-films/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:30:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20175 Window Film magazine’s team traveled to Carson, Calif., for a tour of Johnson Window Film’s expansive facilities, home to a team that shares a family-like bond.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/window-film-magazine-visits-johnson-window-films/feed/ 0 Solar Art Announces Acquisition of Window Film Company Layr https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-announces-acquisition-of-window-film-company-layr/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-announces-acquisition-of-window-film-company-layr/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:54:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20170 Solar Art announced its second New York acquisition this year. Layr was founded six years ago by Will Pulman and has become one of the fastest growing film companies in the New York market as well as nationwide, per the release. Layr’s customer base includes mainly commercial clients including schools, office buildings, and high-end retailers. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-announces-acquisition-of-window-film-company-layr/feed/ 1 “Not the Bees!” https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/not-the-bees/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/not-the-bees/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:51:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20166 Nicolas Cage is all the rage in 2023. Playing Edward Malus in a 2006 horror film The Wicker Man, Cage screams, “Not the Bees!” during an infamous bee torture scene. I felt a little like Cage when I discovered an estimated 40,000 bees in the siding of my house a few weeks ago (I have […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/not-the-bees/feed/ 0 Ensuring a Successful Home Window Film Install Experience  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/ensuring-a-successful-home-window-film-install-experience/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/ensuring-a-successful-home-window-film-install-experience/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:47:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20163 In the first two articles of this series, we went over the intricacies of establishing contact and scheduling a consultation, and then navigating through the consultation itself to secure the job. Now that you’ve reached the installation phase, the focus shifts to delivering a flawless installation experience. Professional Arrival: Set the Tone from the Start […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/ensuring-a-successful-home-window-film-install-experience/feed/ 2 Six New Sponsors Join the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-new-sponsors-join-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-new-sponsors-join-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:41:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20161 The sponsorship list has once again grown, as six new sponsors have signed up for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ at various levels, including: Diamond: • Tint Wiz Topaz: • Hexis • Tiger Frontier International • KAM Unlimited, Inc. • Tint Buster • Tinters for a Cause These companies join dozens of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-new-sponsors-join-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off/feed/ 0 Six Reasons Why Your Campus Should Install Window Safety Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-reasons-why-your-campus-should-install-window-safety-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-reasons-why-your-campus-should-install-window-safety-film/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:37:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20159 Campus safety is a top concern of schools, universities, healthcare facilities, and many other types of campuses across the country. Several states have increased school funding through grants to pay for significant safety and security upgrades that keep students and teachers safe. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/six-reasons-why-your-campus-should-install-window-safety-film/feed/ 0 Security Window Film May Make Every Minute Add-Up for School Safety https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/security-window-film-may-make-every-minute-add-up-for-school-safety/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/security-window-film-may-make-every-minute-add-up-for-school-safety/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:36:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20157 In support of August’s Back-to-School Safety Month, the International Window Film Association (IWFA) is recommending the professional installation of security window film to deter unwanted entry through unprotected glass doors and windows. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/security-window-film-may-make-every-minute-add-up-for-school-safety/feed/ 0 Guy Pretends he’s Legally Blind at Eye Doctor to Avoid Getting Tickets for Car Tints https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/guy-pretends-hes-legally-blind-at-eye-doctor-to-avoid-getting-tickets-for-car-tints/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/guy-pretends-hes-legally-blind-at-eye-doctor-to-avoid-getting-tickets-for-car-tints/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:35:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20155 A car-tint enthusiast visited the eye doctor so he could pretend that he’s legally blind in order to put tints on his car without getting a ticket. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/guy-pretends-hes-legally-blind-at-eye-doctor-to-avoid-getting-tickets-for-car-tints/feed/ 0 Another Week of Heat Ahead for Millions Across the U.S. https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/another-week-of-heat-ahead-for-millions-across-the-u-s/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/another-week-of-heat-ahead-for-millions-across-the-u-s/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:35:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20153 About 70 million people remained under heat alerts Monday afternoon following a record-breaking weekend of warmth across much of the U.S. South. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/another-week-of-heat-ahead-for-millions-across-the-u-s/feed/ 0 US Economy Still Needs ‘Multiple’ Rate Hikes, Says Top Fed Official https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/us-economy-still-needs-multiple-rate-hikes-says-top-fed-official/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/us-economy-still-needs-multiple-rate-hikes-says-top-fed-official/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:33:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20151 A senior official at the Federal Reserve is pushing back against growing hopes on Wall Street that the central bank could be nearly done raising interest rates. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/us-economy-still-needs-multiple-rate-hikes-says-top-fed-official/feed/ 0 WFCT 2023 Shop Spotlights: Simple Details in Virginia Beach https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-simple-details-in-virginia-beach/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-simple-details-in-virginia-beach/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:09:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20148 Yohance Fleming didn’t start as a film shop, but a few years into offering PPF and window film, the products have become his primary revenue streams. See how this majority-detailing business became a majority-tinting one and why he’s excited for WFCT 2023 to take place in Virginia Beach.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-simple-details-in-virginia-beach/feed/ 0 Solar Art Acquires Five Star Window Coatings https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-acquires-five-star-window-coatings/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-acquires-five-star-window-coatings/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:06:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20146 Solar Art announced the acquisition of Five Star Window Coatings. Five Star has a long history in the Midwest and was originally founded in 1989. This acquisition is Solar Art’s first in the Midwest and expands its reach into new territories. Five Star began selling architectural solar films and has since expanded into security film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/solar-art-acquires-five-star-window-coatings/feed/ 1 Barbenheimer’s Connection to the Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/barbenheimers-connection-to-the-film-industry/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/barbenheimers-connection-to-the-film-industry/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:02:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20143 I was as excited as anyone for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer—a film that documents the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Nolan’s Tenet, Interstellar and Inception are among my favorite movies. But leading up to Oppenheimer’s release, I realized the movie was Nolan’s most anticipated. Why? He unintentionally hitched a ride with Barbie. An Explosive (Yet Glamorous) […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/barbenheimers-connection-to-the-film-industry/feed/ 0 New Hotel Added for WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/new-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/new-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:59:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20141 All the hotels in the original group for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) are now sold out. Organizers have expanded the block and added a new official hotel—the Holiday Inn Express & Suites VA Beach Oceanfront. Rates are $159 a night plus tax and include free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi. The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/new-hotel-added-for-wfct-2023/feed/ 0 Hexis to Sponsor Wraps Demo Area at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/hexis-to-sponsor-wraps-demo-area-at-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/hexis-to-sponsor-wraps-demo-area-at-wfct/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:55:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20138 As the only major automotive restyling convention on the east coast in 2023, wraps suppliers are joining the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) in a big way. That includes Hexis, which has stepped up to sponsor the wraps demo area for the September 20-22 event. The Lawrenceville, Ga.-based company is also a Topaz […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/hexis-to-sponsor-wraps-demo-area-at-wfct/feed/ 0 Less than 50 Days Until WFCT! Are You Ready? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/less-than-50-days-until-wfct-are-you-ready/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/less-than-50-days-until-wfct-are-you-ready/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:18:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20135 With less than 50 days until the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), are you on track to attend? Taking place September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, this can’t-miss event is just around the corner. Here are the things you need to tackle right away: • Register here! • Book your Hotel! […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/less-than-50-days-until-wfct-are-you-ready/feed/ 0 School Security: Should Legislators Push for Window Security Film or Bullet-Resistant Glass? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/school-security-should-legislators-push-for-window-security-film-or-bullet-resistant-glass/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/school-security-should-legislators-push-for-window-security-film-or-bullet-resistant-glass/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:10:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20133 In a push to harden schools across the U.S., lawmakers are allocating millions in funds to provide school districts with security glazing materials that help deter and stall attackers. Tennessee is the most recent state to divert funds for school security following the Nashville Covenant School shooting in March 2023. The Volunteer State placed aside […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/school-security-should-legislators-push-for-window-security-film-or-bullet-resistant-glass/feed/ 0 Tint World Named One of 2023’s Best of the Best Franchises by Entrepreneur https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-named-one-of-2023s-best-of-the-best-franchises-by-entrepreneur/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-named-one-of-2023s-best-of-the-best-franchises-by-entrepreneur/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:08:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20131 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, was recognized as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2023 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the brands from Entrepreneur’s 2023 Franchise 500 ranking that ranked at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/tint-world-named-one-of-2023s-best-of-the-best-franchises-by-entrepreneur/feed/ 0 California is so Hot Right Now People are Covering Their Windows in Foil https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/california-is-so-hot-right-now-people-are-covering-their-windows-in-foil/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/california-is-so-hot-right-now-people-are-covering-their-windows-in-foil/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:06:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20129 Is the scorching California heat making your home feel like an oven? You’re not alone! With temperatures soaring to new heights, folks are searching for creative ways to beat the heat and keep their homes cool. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/california-is-so-hot-right-now-people-are-covering-their-windows-in-foil/feed/ 0 How Residential Window Tinting in Fort Lauderdale Helps Those Who Work From Home https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/how-residential-window-tinting-in-fort-lauderdale-helps-those-who-work-from-home/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/how-residential-window-tinting-in-fort-lauderdale-helps-those-who-work-from-home/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:01:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20127 In recent years, working from home has become a fact of life. Millions love heading into the home office and putting in a work day. Whether on the computer, making phone calls, or packing orders, it is an attractive way to make money for many people. Those who work from home may want to consider […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/08/how-residential-window-tinting-in-fort-lauderdale-helps-those-who-work-from-home/feed/ 0 WFCT 2023 Shop Spotlights: Profiling Paradise https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-profiling-paradise/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-profiling-paradise/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:29:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20125 Window Film magazine’s team traveled to Virginia Beach, Va., to spotlight Paradise Window Tinting ahead of the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Hear owner Justin Dungan’s take on the upcoming event.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-2023-shop-spotlights-profiling-paradise/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/business-1-0-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/business-1-0-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:51:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20094 The Coach By Lyle R. Hill He was huge … maybe the biggest human being I’d ever been that close to—a former lineman for the Eagles. But that was the past because starting as of that hot, humid August afternoon so many years ago, he was the new head coach of the sophomore football team […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/business-1-0-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/film-stars-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/film-stars-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:48:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20090 A California Climb: How William Davidson’s Summer Job Turned Into a Career By Chris Collier Growing up, William Davidson spent his summers working with his father at the Johnson Window Films manufacturing facility in Carson, Calif. “As a kid, my dad would bring me down to the plant and have me sweep the warehouse or […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/film-stars-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Tint My Ride July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-my-ride-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-my-ride-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:33:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20086 A Theory on Bubbling Back Windshields By Joe Doyle As I sit in traffic and see a car with failed, bubbling window tint film on the rear windshield, I can confidently say, “That’s not my work.” Here’s why I am able to make that claim. First, I have used the same brand of film since […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-my-ride-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ask-a-pro-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ask-a-pro-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:32:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20083 Handling Unhappy Customers By Mike Burke I use this space to talk about business strategies, marketing and dealing with employees, but I haven’t said much about customers beyond getting them in the door and getting them to spend money with you. It would be great if that was always the end of the story, but […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ask-a-pro-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/open-24-7-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/open-24-7-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:30:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20081 The Magic of Our Diverse Industry Have you ever taken a step back to look at our industry and wondered how you got there? It’s boutique, little-known and fascinating at the same time. Each of us has a unique story about what led us here—some good, some bad. For many, the film industry was supposed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/open-24-7-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Dear Reader July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/dear-reader-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/dear-reader-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:17:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20079 Meet the Bloggers By Chris Collier I have a goal to grow the Window Film magazine brand. A big part of that mission includes expanding the Focus on Film e-newsletter blogging lineup with heavy-hitting industry names. So without further ado, meet our team of bloggers, and stay tuned for new additions in the future. THE […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/dear-reader-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Stop Right There https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/stop-right-there/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/stop-right-there/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:14:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20066 Defeating Vandalism with Anti-Graffiti Film By Chris Collier Los Angeles-based data collector and journalism outlet Crosstown LA says that there were 346,973 graffiti clean-ups throughout Los Angeles in 2021, according to publicly available MyLA311 data. The figure accounts for both complaints lodged by residents and graffiti proactively cleaned up by crews working with the city. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/stop-right-there/feed/ 0 Flash with Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/flash-with-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/flash-with-film/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:11:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20062 Elevating Spaces With Decorative Film By Chris Collier Chris Caithness, owner of Complete Film Solutions in Perth, Western Australia, holds dear one decorative film project from 2022. “My mom passed from Alzheimer’s Disease on May 28, 2023,” she says. “The last few years were very hard, and she had to go into a nursing home […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/flash-with-film/feed/ 0 On the Horizon July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/on-the-horizon-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/on-the-horizon-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:06:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20092 2023 August 8-10 Avery Dennison’s Paint Protection Film Installation Training Miller Decals Acworth, Ga. www.graphics.averydennison.com August 14-16 Autobahn Window Films’ Automotive Window Tint Training Houston, Texas www.autobahnwindowfilms.com September 20-22 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2023 Virginia Beach, Va. Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines wfctevent.com September 20-22 Auto Glass Week™ 2023 Includes the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/on-the-horizon-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/news-pulse-july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/news-pulse-july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:03:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20088 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s most popular news stories since our last issue? These headlines grabbed the industry’s highest attention. 1 Self-Tinting Windows? Ford’s Got ‘Em Ford Global Technologies is seeking a patent for a system capable of automatic window tinting. According to the filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, published May 9, 2023, the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/news-pulse-july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Hall of Fame Heroes https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/hall-of-fame-heroes/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/hall-of-fame-heroes/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:56:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20069 Darrell Smith and Mike Burke’s Cemented Legacies By Chris Collier Long-time window film industry veterans Darrell Smith, executive director of the International Window Film Association (IWFA), and Mike Burke, founder of Sun Stoppers, will be the next professionals inducted into the Window Film Hall of Fame™ at the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/hall-of-fame-heroes/feed/ 2 A Summer Showcase https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/a-summer-showcase/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/a-summer-showcase/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:52:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20049 Fourth Annual Window Film New Products Guide Welcome to the most comprehensive edition of Window Film magazine’s Annual New Products Guide. This year’s Guide is built to propel your second half of 2023 by featuring products from various industry segments. If you know of a new product that should be included in a future issue, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/a-summer-showcase/feed/ 0 July/August 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/july-august-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/july-august-2023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:43:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20032 Features A Summer Showcase This year’s New Products Guide is built to propel your second half of 2023 by featuring products from various industry segments. Flash With Film Decorative film provides personalization, privacy, style and distinction for homes and businesses worldwide. Flip to page 22 to read about the product segment’s value and potential. Stop […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/july-august-2023/feed/ 0 Remembering Hailey Holder Allen https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinting-for-time/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinting-for-time/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:37:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20055 Hailey Holder Allen battled stage IV Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), an extremely aggressive sarcoma typically found in muscles attached to bones. She had tumors in both thighs, underwent numerous surgeries and finished 54 weeks of chemotherapy in August 2020. On Oct. 16, 2021, middle Georgia film shops converged and combined forces at Tint Pro in Warner […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinting-for-time/feed/ 1 Finishing 2023 With Strong Sales https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2023-sales/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2023-sales/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:33:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20053 It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the last week of July and entering the last four months of the year. My hope is that the goals you set at the beginning of the year are tracking well as we are rapidly approaching the fourth quarter of 2023. Finishing the year strong requires […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2023-sales/feed/ 0 New Session Added to WFCT 2023 Schedule https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/fransko-wfct/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/fransko-wfct/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:26:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20047 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is less than three months away. Patric Fransko, president of Eye Magnet Management and founder of industry resource Window Film Pros, is the latest industry veteran to join the seminar line-up. The Ultimate Digital Marketing Hour  Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The presentation is designed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/fransko-wfct/feed/ 1 Patriot Glass Solutions to Install Security Film at San Antonio International Airport https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/san-antonio-international-airport/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/san-antonio-international-airport/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:24:04 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20044 Patriot Glass Solutions, a division of C-Bond Systems, a developer and marketer of glass strengthening solutions for enhanced safety, announced it has received a purchase order to install forced entry-resistant security film at the San Antonio International Airport using its proprietary technology. Patriot Glass Solutions protects schools, businesses and other organizations across the country with […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/san-antonio-international-airport/feed/ 0 Tint World Names Mike Lopez Chief Operations Officer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/mike-lopez/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/mike-lopez/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:22:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20040 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has named Mike Lopez as chief operations officer. In his new role, Lopez is responsible for the franchise’s operations teams and systems, with a focus on franchisee experience, growth, business operations and training. “Mike has demonstrated a passion for franchising leadership throughout his […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/mike-lopez/feed/ 0 Window Tint Violation Leads to Drug Charges https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-charges/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-charges/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:19:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20038 A 45-year-old West Rome, Ga., man was arrested on a felony hydrocodone possession charge after police pulled him over for a window tint violation. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-charges/feed/ 0 Ga. Trooper Pulled Over a Car With Windows That Were Too Dark. What he Found Inside Broke His Heart https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ga-trooper-pulled-over-a-car-with-windows-that-were-too-dark-what-he-found-inside-broke-his-heart/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ga-trooper-pulled-over-a-car-with-windows-that-were-too-dark-what-he-found-inside-broke-his-heart/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:19:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20036 What began as a normal traffic stop for a Georgia state trooper turned into something more heartbreaking. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ga-trooper-pulled-over-a-car-with-windows-that-were-too-dark-what-he-found-inside-broke-his-heart/feed/ 0 Could the US Still See a Recession? A Handy Primer About the Confusing Economy https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/could-the-us-still-see-a-recession-a-handy-primer-about-the-confusing-economy/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/could-the-us-still-see-a-recession-a-handy-primer-about-the-confusing-economy/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:18:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20034 For two years, inflation has been the dark cloud hanging over the economy, but we’re beginning to see patches of blue sky. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/could-the-us-still-see-a-recession-a-handy-primer-about-the-confusing-economy/feed/ 0 More Records Will Fall as Brutal Heat Wave Continues Across Southern U.S. https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/more-records-will-fall-as-brutal-heat-wave-continues-across-southern-u-s/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/more-records-will-fall-as-brutal-heat-wave-continues-across-southern-u-s/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:17:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20030 For more than a month, a blistering heat wave has baked much of the Lower 48, reaching from the Pacific to the Atlantic and bringing triple-digit temperatures to nearly 70 million Americans. The parent “heat dome” is going nowhere anytime soon and will push the entire continental United States to above-average temperatures in the weeks […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/more-records-will-fall-as-brutal-heat-wave-continues-across-southern-u-s/feed/ 0 WFCT in Virginia Beach-See the Sites https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-in-virginia-beach-see-the-sites/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-in-virginia-beach-see-the-sites/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:59:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20028 Virginia Beach has been a premier destination for decades. See what the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ host city has to offer!

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-in-virginia-beach-see-the-sites/feed/ 0 Arizona Elementary School Upgrades Security With Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/arizona-security/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/arizona-security/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:36:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20020 A Prescott, Ariz., elementary school is now a safer place to work and learn due to newly-installed security film and attachments on the exterior and interior windows of the building. Tempe, Ariz.’s, Total Protection Films completed the 1,100 square-foot, four-day project with two installers and a prepper/helper. Project Profile “The school received a construction grant […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/arizona-security/feed/ 1 The Boat Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-boat-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-boat-business/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:24:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20014 Chris Brooks, owner of Kauff’s Tint and Wraps in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is fully immersed (pun intended) in the boat business. He’s been tinting boats for 20 years and is ready to share his story. WF: What got you into boat tinting? Brooks: I live in Palm Beach County, and we have a lot […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-boat-business/feed/ 0 Installers Wanted! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/installers-wanted/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/installers-wanted/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:14:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20005 If you read last month’s blog, you know I am passionate about people and culture. In the window film industry, one of the most critical positions—and the most difficult to fill—is that of the installer. Over the years, this has been an ongoing need for almost every company. Ultimately, whether your company is focused on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/installers-wanted/feed/ 0 Enhanced Sponsorships at WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-support/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-support/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:08:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20002 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is less than three months away. On top of a packed trade show filled with dozens of sponsors, the event goes the extra mile to offer after-parties, gatherings, fundraisers and more. These are made possible by generous sponsors supporting beyond just their level. We want to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-support/feed/ 0 Three of Four WFCT Hotels Sold Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-hotels-3/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-hotels-3/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:03:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=20000 If you haven’t booked your hotel for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ yet, you may want to do so soon. Three of the four host hotel blocks for the 2023 event are completely sold out—including those at the Fairfield Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the DoubleTree by Hilton. There […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/wfct-hotels-3/feed/ 0 Luxury Glass Tinting Now Offering Premium Auto Window Tinting in Los Angeles https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/luxury-glass-tinting-now-offering-premium-auto-window-tinting-in-los-angeles/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/luxury-glass-tinting-now-offering-premium-auto-window-tinting-in-los-angeles/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:59:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19998 Luxury Glass Tinting has recently announced the launch of its new auto window tinting service. Luxury Glass Tinting is a premier window tinting company in Los Angeles that provides high-quality and professional window tinting services. It is now expanding its services to include premium auto window tinting for vehicles of all makes and models. Click […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/luxury-glass-tinting-now-offering-premium-auto-window-tinting-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 Over 300 Public Transport Vehicles Stripped of Non-Factory Window Tint in [Mexico] https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/over-300-public-transport-vehicles-stripped-of-non-factory-window-tint-in-mexico/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/over-300-public-transport-vehicles-stripped-of-non-factory-window-tint-in-mexico/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:58:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19996 Hundreds of public transport unit drivers have been made to remove the non-factory tint from their windows. To date, 368 drivers have been stopped and given the fine-or-remove option on the side of the road. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/over-300-public-transport-vehicles-stripped-of-non-factory-window-tint-in-mexico/feed/ 0 Is Home Window Tinting a DIY Project or Should I Hire a Professional? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-home-window-tinting-a-diy-project-or-should-i-hire-a-professional/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-home-window-tinting-a-diy-project-or-should-i-hire-a-professional/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:56:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19993 Are you considering window tinting for your home? While there are many advantages to tinting your windows, like increased privacy and reduced energy costs, it can be daunting trying to decide whether it is something you want to take on yourself or if hiring a professional is the way to go. Click here to read […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-home-window-tinting-a-diy-project-or-should-i-hire-a-professional/feed/ 0 Is Ceramic Car Window Tinting Worth the Extra Cost? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-ceramic-car-window-tinting-worth-the-extra-cost/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-ceramic-car-window-tinting-worth-the-extra-cost/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:54:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19990 With summer temperatures on the rise, now might be a good time to consider window tinting for your car. With various options available, ceramic-based tinting has become a premium choice—but is it worth the premium price? Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/is-ceramic-car-window-tinting-worth-the-extra-cost/feed/ 0 IWFA Board Member Snapshots: Kristy Yelle and Michelle Hurtado https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/iwfa-snapshots/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/iwfa-snapshots/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:05:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19976 WINDOW FILM magazine and PPFMag connected with newer Board members of the International Window Film Association (IWFA): Kristy Yelle, co-owner of Palmetto Protection Films in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Michelle Hurtado, president of Sal’s House of Tint in San Marcos, Texas, to delve into their roles and discover what led them to pursue Board positions. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/iwfa-snapshots/feed/ 0 The Most Important W https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-most-important-w/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-most-important-w/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:57:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19973 The key questions every news article must answer are the five “Ws” of journalism—who, what, where, when and why. This guideline rings throughout journalism programs everywhere, but there is one thing you must discover for yourself: why you write articles in the first place. I have typed thousands of words and conducted dozens of interviews […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-most-important-w/feed/ 0 The Buck Stops Here https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-buck-stops-here/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-buck-stops-here/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:46:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19968 As a business owner or manager, the buck stops with us. What do I mean by that? It means that being able to make decisions effectively is important to the success of our businesses. As a teenager, I remember visiting my father at his office one day. He was the chief financial officer of a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/the-buck-stops-here/feed/ 3 South Carolina Budget Earmarks Millions for School Security Upgrades https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/south-carolina-budget-earmarks-millions-for-school-security-upgrades/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/south-carolina-budget-earmarks-millions-for-school-security-upgrades/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:43:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19966 South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed the state’s fiscal year 2023-24 appropriations bill, earmarking more than a billion dollars towards the state budget. This includes up to $20 million to beef up security at K-12 public and charter school districts. The security products spelled out in the bill are window covers, bullet-resistant glass and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/south-carolina-budget-earmarks-millions-for-school-security-upgrades/feed/ 0 FTC Targets Companies That Use Fake Online Reviews https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ftc-targets-companies-that-use-fake-online-reviews/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ftc-targets-companies-that-use-fake-online-reviews/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:40:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19964 Violators of proposed new rule would face penalties As more marketing departments lean into generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that bans companies from using fake customer reviews and engaging in illicit endorsement practices. The FTC’s proposed rule would prohibit buying positive or negative reviews, suppressing honest […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/ftc-targets-companies-that-use-fake-online-reviews/feed/ 0 Munster Tint & Vinyl Moves to New Downtown Home https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/munster-tint-vinyl-moves-to-new-downtown-home/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/munster-tint-vinyl-moves-to-new-downtown-home/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:38:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19962 In a Business Beat story that ran last November, Ed Mundt, owner and operator of Munster Tint & Vinyl, said he hoped to find a building in York, Neb., at some time which would give him more room to expand. That time has come. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/munster-tint-vinyl-moves-to-new-downtown-home/feed/ 0 XPEL Announces Change to Board of Directors https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/xpel-announces-change-to-board-of-directors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/xpel-announces-change-to-board-of-directors/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:37:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19960 XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced that Mark Adams retired from the company’s Board of Directors. Ryan Pape, chairperson of the board and CEO of XPEL, said, “We thank Mark for his many years of service on the board and his role of lead independent director. Mark has made many meaningful […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/xpel-announces-change-to-board-of-directors/feed/ 0 Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-world-continues-north-carolina-expansion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-world-continues-north-carolina-expansion/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:35:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19957 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its growth in North Carolina with the opening of a new store in Wilmington. Tint World Wilmington provides drivers throughout the Cape Fear coast with automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window tint solutions, automotive paint protection film, audio and video, wheels […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tint-world-continues-north-carolina-expansion/feed/ 0 Navigating Your Way to a Successful in-Home Consultation https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/navigating-your-way-to-a-successful-in-home-consultation/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/navigating-your-way-to-a-successful-in-home-consultation/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:31:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19943 In last month’s article, we laid the foundation for making your mark in residential window tinting, focusing on how to set the stage for an initial in-home consultation and best practices for initial communication. Now that you’ve set up the consultation, you’re a third of the way there. The next step, delivering a successful consultation, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/navigating-your-way-to-a-successful-in-home-consultation/feed/ 2 Eastman Named to Forbes’ Net Zero Leaders List https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/net-zero/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/net-zero/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:20:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19940 Eastman has been recognized as part of Forbes’ first-ever Net Zero Leaders list, highlighting the top 100 U.S. public companies positioning themselves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately offset them by 2050. “At Eastman, we believe there are always solutions to the challenges the world faces,” says Mark Costa, Eastman’s board chair and CEO. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/net-zero/feed/ 0 A 2010 Throwback https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2010/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2010/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:15:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19938 2010 was a whole different world. The Hurt Locker won Best Picture at the Oscars. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Instagram was launched and Apple released the first iPad. The New Orleans Saints were Super Bowl XLIV champions. Thanks to the power of Google Analytics, we […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/2010/feed/ 0 Topaz Sponsors Expand the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™   https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/topaz-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/topaz-2023/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:08:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19934 As the industry prepares for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), eleven sponsors have joined at the Topaz level so far. Those include: • 100 Group • CoolVu • EDTM, Inc. • Fusion Tools • National Glazing Solutions (NGS) • Sharpline Converting Inc. • Sonoco Plastics Inc. • Source One Digital • […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/topaz-2023/feed/ 0 Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA and Edge Announce New Hire https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/kari-yochum/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/kari-yochum/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:03:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19931 Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA and Edge announced that industry veteran Kari Yochum is the team’s new vice president of design. “Please join me in welcoming Kari Yochum, our new vice president of design for Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA and Edge,” says CEO David Kratz. “With over 20 years of experience, Kari’s remarkable journey spans from an […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/kari-yochum/feed/ 1 Tri-C Selects Suntrol for Bird Conservation https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tri-c/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tri-c/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:59:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19929 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in Ohio has selected Suntrol to provide bird-strike mitigation for its Westshore Campus. “When I started at Westshore, the issue of bird strikes was one of the first things brought to my attention,” says Scott Latiolais, Ed.D., president of Westshore Campus. “Everyone wanted to find a solution.” Westshore Campus was built […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tri-c/feed/ 0 Protect My Ride: Xpel Attracts New Generation of Auto Enthusiasts https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/protect-my-ride-xpel-attracts-new-generation-of-auto-enthusiasts/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/protect-my-ride-xpel-attracts-new-generation-of-auto-enthusiasts/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:54:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19927 Some in the auto industry worry that Generation Z doesn’t care about driving or cars, only about gaming, social media and lattes. But Ryan Pape is betting the experts are wrong. And so far, the CEO of Xpel has been winning the wager. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/protect-my-ride-xpel-attracts-new-generation-of-auto-enthusiasts/feed/ 0 Tinted Windows Illegal, Pose Safety Threat, Warns Clarksville Police https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinted-windows-illegal-pose-safety-threat-warns-clarksville-police/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinted-windows-illegal-pose-safety-threat-warns-clarksville-police/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:53:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19925 The Clarksville Police Department in Tennessee has seen a rise in cars with tinted windows, and they issued a warning to the public that window tints are illegal and pose a public safety threat. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/tinted-windows-illegal-pose-safety-threat-warns-clarksville-police/feed/ 0 My ‘Privacy Film’ Will Stop Nosey Neighbors Looking into Your House – It’s Cheaper Than Replacing the Windows https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/my-privacy-film-will-stop-nosey-neighbors-looking-into-your-house-its-cheaper-than-replacing-the-windows/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/my-privacy-film-will-stop-nosey-neighbors-looking-into-your-house-its-cheaper-than-replacing-the-windows/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:52:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19923 This marvel product stops curious onlookers from peering into your home during the daytime. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/my-privacy-film-will-stop-nosey-neighbors-looking-into-your-house-its-cheaper-than-replacing-the-windows/feed/ 0 LLumar Extends Sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/chase-elliott/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/chase-elliott/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:01:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19918 Eastman Performance Films, a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company, has extended its sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team for three additional seasons. The sponsorship, which features the LLumar brand of window film and paint protection film, will run through 2026. LLumar will […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/chase-elliott/feed/ 0 Saint-Gobain Becomes an “Official Supporter” of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paris-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paris-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:59:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19916 Saint-Gobain, producer and provider of Solar Gard window films, announced the signing of a partnership with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee as “Official Supporter” for renovation and sustainable construction solutions. According to the release, the company shares Paris 2024’s ambition to create a responsible, fair and inclusive Olympics and is providing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paris-2024/feed/ 0 Windshield Talk With EPD’s Manny Hondroulis https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/windshields/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/windshields/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:52:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19912 I know windshields pretty well. A sister publication to WINDOW FILM magazine, Auto Glass Repair and Replacement (AGRR) magazine is geared toward auto glass shop owners and installers and offers specific content to help them run their businesses and install glass efficiently. I connected with Manny Hondroulis, vice president of Energy Products Distribution (EPD) in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/windshields/feed/ 1 The People and the Thing https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/solar-art/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/solar-art/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:46:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19906 Welcome to Solar Art CEO Matthew Darienzo’s first blog! We hope you enjoy his insightful content! – Chris Collier, editor of WINDOW FILM magazine. Sometimes we get so busy running our business that we forget some of the very basic foundational goals of what we are doing. But I always come back to “The People […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/solar-art/feed/ 2 Maxpro Joins WFCT as Opal Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/maxpro/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/maxpro/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:43:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19903 As the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) gets closer, more companies are announcing their presence at the show—including Maxpro Window Films. The Whiteville, N.C.-based film manufacturer joins dozens of other film industry suppliers for the September 20-22 event, to be held in Virginia Beach, Va., at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. WFCT […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/maxpro/feed/ 0 WFCT Hotels Selling Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-hotels-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-hotels-2/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:38:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19899 Hotel rooms are going fast and the first 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) hotel is sold out. The Fairfield Inn is sold out and no longer available. Rooms remain at the Doubletree, the Hilton and the Sheraton. All four hotels are on the WFCT bus route. A chart of the different hotels […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-hotels-2/feed/ 0 July is UV Safety Month: Consumers Should Take Action For Year-Round Protection https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/uv-safety/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/uv-safety/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:34:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19897 The nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) is using the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’s UV Safety Month to warn consumers that some of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation can pass directly through unprotected glass in buildings and vehicles and damage skin and eyes. The sun emits radiation in the form of ultraviolet […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/uv-safety/feed/ 0 FDC Graphic Films Inc. Recognizes Employees for Exemplifying Company’s Core Values https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/fdc-graphic-films-4/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/fdc-graphic-films-4/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:30:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19893 FDC Graphic Films Inc. recognized 10 valuable employees named as Core Values Ambassadors for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 for exemplifying one or more of the company’s five core values. FDC says its Core Values are the five most important values in the way the company employees live and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/fdc-graphic-films-4/feed/ 0 Tint World Launches New Connecticut Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-brookfield/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-brookfield/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:26:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19891 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced the opening of a new location in Brookfield, Conn., its second location in the state. Tint World Brookfield is owned by military and law enforcement veteran, and automotive enthusiast Jamil Payne. The business will offer a selection of aftermarket products, including solutions […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-brookfield/feed/ 0 Fuel For the Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/morning-fuel/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/morning-fuel/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:17:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19883 Jimmy Dean Sausage Biscuits and orange juice are the two components boosting my mornings forward during the work week … can you tell I’m southern? Believe it or not, I’ve never had a cup of coffee, but we’ll see how long that lasts as I near my 30s. That biscuit tasted so good that I […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/morning-fuel/feed/ 0 Kentucky Schools Invest in Security Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/kentucky-school/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/kentucky-school/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:55:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19876 Henderson County Schools and community partners in Kentucky have invested in 3M Safety and Security Window Films for all Henderson County School buildings. The total cost of the project is approximately $250,000. In May, the board of education also approved the purchase of OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems for Henderson County High School, North Middle School, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/kentucky-school/feed/ 0 SUMMER SPECIAL: Buy 3 Get 1 Free at WFCT https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-deal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-deal/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:35:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19874 It’s the best deal of the year. From now until June 30, if you register 3 Full Registrations, you will receive 1 Full Registration free of charge. This applies to full registrations and they must be orders placed prior to June 30, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. ET. The offer is not valid for suppliers. View […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-deal/feed/ 0 Seven Emerald Sponsors Join WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/emerald/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/emerald/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:32:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19871 The list of sponsors joining the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) continues to grow. Seven sponsors are joining this year at the Emerald level so far, including: Accent Distributing; EPD (Energy Products Distribution); International Window Film Association (IWFA); Interwest; PPFMag; TRÜ Spray Systems; and WINDOW FILM Magazine WFCT 2023 will deliver a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/emerald/feed/ 0 Ace the Specifics: WFCT’s Breakout Educational Sessions https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/breakouts/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/breakouts/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:25:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19869 Wednesday, September 20, and Friday, September 22, of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) bring specified breakout sessions on paint protection film, decorative, and architectural film so you can choose specifically where to focus your growth. To attend these exclusive breakout sessions, you must have a full registration. If you haven’t done so, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/breakouts/feed/ 0 Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge Announce New Hire https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/george-nevarez/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/george-nevarez/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:20:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19865 Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge announced that industry veteran George Nevarez has joined the team as a training coordinator. “George brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new position, having honed his skills as a master installer over the course of his career,” says CEO David Kratz. “George’s expertise and commitment to quality […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/george-nevarez/feed/ 0 Tint World Greensboro Renovates, Relaunches Under New Ownership https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-greensboro/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-greensboro/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:17:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19863 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, announced an ownership change and refresh to the company’s Greensboro location. Tint World Greensboro is the second Tint World location in North Carolina owned by Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman and Candi Krueger. They provide automotive aftermarket styling services for auto enthusiasts and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-greensboro/feed/ 0 Some Salem Classrooms Will Get Window Film Following Excessive Heat Complaints https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/some-salem-classrooms-will-get-window-film-following-excessive-heat-complaints/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/some-salem-classrooms-will-get-window-film-following-excessive-heat-complaints/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19861 Salem’s hottest classrooms will get a bit of relief before kids return to school in the fall, but full-scale air conditioning upgrades are likely years away at best. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/some-salem-classrooms-will-get-window-film-following-excessive-heat-complaints/feed/ 0 Texas Adopts School Safety Standards Including Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tea-rule/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tea-rule/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:56:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19854 In the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has proposed new school safety standards, including security film installations. The TEA has now adopted a final rule pertaining to those proposed standards. The TEA Final Rule provides a multifaceted framework for Texas public schools to add safety measures, including a requirement […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tea-rule/feed/ 0 How to Scale a Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/scaling-a-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/scaling-a-business/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:47:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19852 Have you ever thought about scaling your business? Maybe you are a solo entrepreneur looking to add employees or a well-established company looking to add another location. Scaling a business refers to growing and expanding operations to increase revenue, market share and overall business reach. The entire process of scaling involves strategic planning and implementing […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/scaling-a-business/feed/ 0 Six Companies Join WFCT as Ruby Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-ruby/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-ruby/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:30:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19849 The number of companies joining the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) at the Ruby Sponsorship level has swelled to six. Those companies include: Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Global Window Films, Johnson Window Films, KDX Films, TubeliteDenco and XPEL. The event will take place from Sept. 20-22, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-ruby/feed/ 0 Less than 100 Days Until WFCT 2023—Have You Registered?  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-countdown/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-countdown/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:27:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19847 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is less than 100 days away! The event will be held September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. This is the only event exclusively held for the automotive, architectural, decorative, paint protection and security film industry, as well as ceramic coatings. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-countdown/feed/ 0 Here are WFCT’s Wednesday, September 20, Sessions  https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-learning/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-learning/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:24:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19845 Wednesday, September 20, is the first day of the show and the first full day of education. The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) will be held from September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The lineup is packed with industry experts across window film, marketing and vehicle wrapping. Full registration is required […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-learning/feed/ 0 Accent Distributing Hires New Marketing Director https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paige-kuehne/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paige-kuehne/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:20:54 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19842 3M’s Master Distributor of Films Accent Distributing announced its newest hire—global marketing communications manager Paige Kuehne, formerly of 3M. “Throughout her career at 3M, she achieved success in winning the Marketing 25 Award, achieved two Golden Step Awards, was selected for the 3M leadership program, developed and taught content strategy best practices, launched various digital […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/paige-kuehne/feed/ 0 Wickliffe Schools to Add Ballistic Film at New Campus https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wickliffe-schools-to-add-ballistic-film-at-new-campus/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wickliffe-schools-to-add-ballistic-film-at-new-campus/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:17:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19840 After a number of discussions over the last several months with staff and community members, Wickliffe City School District Board of Education recently made the decision to add ballistic film to window surfaces at the new kindergarten through 12th grade campus. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wickliffe-schools-to-add-ballistic-film-at-new-campus/feed/ 0 LISD Discusses Window Film to Strengthen Main Entry Doors and Windows https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/lisd-discusses-window-film-to-strengthen-main-entry-doors-and-windows/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/lisd-discusses-window-film-to-strengthen-main-entry-doors-and-windows/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:16:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19838 The Laredo Independent School District held a Board of Trustees meeting this week to discuss student safety issues such as the procurement of 3M film for district-wide main entry doors and windows to comply with school safety standards, among other items. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/lisd-discusses-window-film-to-strengthen-main-entry-doors-and-windows/feed/ 0 Video Shows SUV Crashing Through Front Window of Naples Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/video-shows-suv-crash-through-front-window-of-naples-business/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/video-shows-suv-crash-through-front-window-of-naples-business/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:15:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19836 Surveillance cameras capture the moment a black Toyota SUV crashes into the front of Enterprise Window Tinting around 9:30 a.m. on June 11, 2023, while three other people were inside the store. Click here to watch video .

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/video-shows-suv-crash-through-front-window-of-naples-business/feed/ 0 Alpha Tint and Detailing Center Opens Second Location in White Hall https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/alpha-tint-and-detailing-center-opens-second-location-in-white-hall/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/alpha-tint-and-detailing-center-opens-second-location-in-white-hall/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:14:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19833 A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate Alpha Tint and Detailing Center’s second location opening and joining the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/alpha-tint-and-detailing-center-opens-second-location-in-white-hall/feed/ 0 Homeowner Shares Her Secret for a Cooler, More Comfortable Home Using Less Electricity in the Summer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/iwfa-summer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/iwfa-summer/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:12:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19831 Summertime doesn’t officially start until late June. Still, the sun’s heat is already on and forecasts call for warmer-than-usual temperatures for much of the U.S., which may lead to a greater demand for electricity to keep air conditioning (AC) systems humming. One couple in Boise, Idaho, decided this summer would be different in terms of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/iwfa-summer/feed/ 0 Forgot Sunscreen? Maybe Your Window Can Help Protect Against Sun Damage https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/forgot-sunscreen-maybe-your-window-can-help-protect-against-sun-damage/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/forgot-sunscreen-maybe-your-window-can-help-protect-against-sun-damage/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:11:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19829 It’s no secret that sunscreen is one of the best protectants against the sun. But there’s actually another option and you don’t have to worry about wearing it, it’s solar shades for windows. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/forgot-sunscreen-maybe-your-window-can-help-protect-against-sun-damage/feed/ 0 Dear Reader May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dear-reader-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dear-reader-may-june-2023/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:22:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19721 No More Mr. New Guy By Chris Collier I test drove the window film industry before my official start date of April 26, 2021. Window Film magazine publisher and colleague Debra Levy allowed me to interview Rachel Schabroni of Solar Solutions Window Tinting in Mentor, Ohio, as a freelancer. The interview was for a Film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dear-reader-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/business-1-0-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/business-1-0-may-june-2023/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:25:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19789 Count Me In … Too! By Lyle R. Hill It’s come to my attention that my beloved United States of America has come unglued and fallen off the tracks. Okay … stay with me. A country can’t really come physically unglued, and it doesn’t run on actual tracks, so it can’t fall off of them. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/business-1-0-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-stars-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-stars-may-june-2023/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:19:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19786 From Flooring to Film: Jody Knight’s 19-Year Journey By Chris Collier In 2004, a 25-year-old Jody Knight was working at a Charlotte, N.C., flooring company. At the same time, a former Madico distributor had set up shop next door and sought someone to manage its stores in the Carolinas and Georgia. Knight caught their attention […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-stars-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 On the Horizon May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2023/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:58:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19782 2023 June 2-4 Geoshield Window Films’ Flat Glass Summit and Master Class New Orleans, La. www.eventbrite.com June 12-14 Autobahn Window Films Automotive Window Tint Training Houston, Texas www.autobahnwindowfilms.com September 20-22 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2023 Virginia Beach, Va. Sponsored by Window Film and PPF magazines wfctevent.com September 20-22 Auto Glass Week™ 2023 Includes […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/on-the-horizon-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Film Jobs May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-jobs-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-jobs-may-june-2023/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:47:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19778 Vandalized Youth Center Finds Sense of Security Edited by Chris Collier Adrop-in activity center for LGBTQIA+ youth in suburban Cleveland is a safer, happier place today thanks to solar safety interior window films. It was a celebratory time for the Colors+ Youth Center last April as it moved into its new 1,200-square-foot storefront location in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/film-jobs-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/news-pulse-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/news-pulse-may-june-2023/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:47:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19775 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s most popular news stories since our last issue? These headlines grabbed the industry’s highest attention. 1 Eastman Announces 2022 LLumar SelectPro National Dealer of the Year Eastman Performance Films LLC presented industry awards to its National Dealer of the Year and regional honorees for 2022. The 2022 honorees were recognized at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/news-pulse-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Tint My Ride May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-my-ride-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-my-ride-may-june-2023/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:35:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19772 The Doors … By Joe Doyle Let’s talk about tinting door windows. There has to be a first time for every vehicle, and the number of makes and models on the road is quite large. When I pull in a car I’ve never done, I check out the side and lower weatherstrips (w/s) to see […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-my-ride-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/open-24-7-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/open-24-7-may-june-2023/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:26:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19769 Security Film 101 By Manny Hondroulis School shootings, civil unrest, increased crime, terrorism and general citizen fear have created a spike in demand for safety/security window film. While increased demand is good for industry members, there are several steps dealers should take to prepare themselves for the opportunity. Prepare Now Security films are designed to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/open-24-7-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/ask-a-pro-may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/ask-a-pro-may-june-2023/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:10:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19766 Getting More Out of Online Marketing By Mike Burke Google is the most visited website on earth, with 87.3 billion visits per month and 8.5 billion searches per day. The next-most-visited are YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Facebook ads are less expensive than Google, but Google tends to generate higher-quality leads. Why is this? People see […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/ask-a-pro-may-june-2023/feed/ 0 Two Industry Veterans to be Inducted Into Window Film Hall of Fame https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/hof/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/hof/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:07:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19747 Long-time window film industry veterans Darrell Smith, executive director of the International Window Film Association (IWFA), and Mike Burke, Sun Stoppers founder, will be the next professionals inducted into the Window Film Hall of Fame at the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) in Virginia Beach, Va. Each received multiple nominations and were […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/hof/feed/ 2 The Most Tinted and Paint-Protected Vehicles of 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/2023-vehicles/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/2023-vehicles/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:39:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19743 American automotive enthusiast magazine Car and Driver recently ranked the 25 best-selling cars, trucks and SUVs of 2023 in the U.S. (so far). It got me thinking … what are your most tinted and paint-protected vehicles of the year? A Tesla Tide-Turner “Tesla has made a significant push with the Model Y as their newest […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/2023-vehicles/feed/ 0 Handling Comments and Reviews https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/bad-reviews/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/bad-reviews/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:29:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19738 For my next article in the ‘What Would Chris Do?’ Series, I will share how to engage and respond to online reviews and comments. In the last few weeks, I have had a few shop owners express frustrations about reviews or comments left online. They asked how I would handle these situations, so I thought […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/bad-reviews/feed/ 0 Fellers and Hüper Optik Join WFCT 2023 as Diamond Sponsors https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-sponsors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-sponsors/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:22:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19735 The 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is pleased to welcome Fellers and Hüper Optik as Diamond sponsors. Fellers is a distributor of cutting systems, vinyl, window and paint protection film as well as tools. Hüper Optik is a supplier of nano-ceramic window films. The event will return to the Mid-Atlantic region for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/wfct-2023-sponsors/feed/ 0 Solar Art Acquires American Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/american-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/american-window-film/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:20:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19733 Solar Art announced its third acquisition of the year with American Window Film (AWF). This partnership expands Solar Art’s East Coast operations and further enhances its capabilities to execute projects on both coasts, per the release. AWF specializes in 3M commercial window film. Solar Art will add 16 employees from AWF bringing their total to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/american-window-film/feed/ 0 Marco Cazorla Re-joins XPEL https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/cazorla-xpel/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/cazorla-xpel/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:18:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19731 Marco Cazorla has re-joined XPEL as a territory manager. Cazorla, who will be responsible for territories in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas (non-major metropolitan cities), previously served as an installation trainer at XPEL for four years. He says jumping to a sales role has always been one of his goals. “My main objective is to assist […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/cazorla-xpel/feed/ 1 Roland DGA Corporation Announces Key Service Department Personnel Changes https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/roland-personnel/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/roland-personnel/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:16:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19729 Roland DGA Corporation, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines and other digital imaging technologies, announced three key personnel changes within its service department. Jack Pozorski, a sign and graphics industry veteran who has held several different service and support positions at Roland DGA since joining the company in 2004, has […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/roland-personnel/feed/ 0 Tint World Announces Opening of Eighth Location in North Carolina https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-fayetteville/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-fayetteville/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:13:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19727 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, celebrated the soft opening of its new location in Fayetteville, N.C. Tint World Fayetteville, owned by Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman, and Candi Krueger, provides automotive aftermarket styling services for residents in the Fayetteville area, including the service members stationed at Fort Bragg. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/tint-world-fayetteville/feed/ 0 Sponsored Link: Achieve Ultimate Design Flexibility with Dusted Crystal Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dusted-crystal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dusted-crystal/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:57:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19725 Avery DennisonⓇ Dusted Crystal decorative film provides design flexibility when creating private spaces and updates for glass windows and interior partitions. Dusted Crystal film features a first-to-market, wet-apply quick release adhesive that allows the film to be repositioned during installation and removed easily after drying with virtually no residue. LEARN MORE

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/06/dusted-crystal/feed/ 0 From Ditch-Dweller to Industry Diamond: The Jeff Welch Story https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jeff-welch/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jeff-welch/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 16:25:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19712 Jeff Welch snorted his first line of cocaine in a tent under the stars at Talladega Superspeedway in 1995. He was 21 and his initial deep-dive into darkness was a hazardous leap that lead to two-decades-worth of consequences. Those struggles, however, were not without their rewards. Today, Welch is a successful owner of a Georgia […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jeff-welch/feed/ 2 Eastman Returns to WFCT as a Diamond Plus Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/eastman-sponsor/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/eastman-sponsor/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 16:16:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19710 Eastman Performance Films, LLC will return to the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) as a Diamond Plus Sponsor. Both company brands—SunTek® and LLumar®—will be represented. The event, which takes place September 20-22 in Virginia Beach, Va., will feature a world-class educational track, dynamic exhibition and global competitions where automotive, architectural, decorative and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/eastman-sponsor/feed/ 0 FDC Graphic Films Inc. Names New Chief Technology Officer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/fdc-graphic-films-3/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/fdc-graphic-films-3/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 16:14:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19707 FDC Graphic Films Inc. announced that Darrick King is the new chief technology officer for both FDC and Eastex Products LLC. King was most recently chief information officer at Lebermuth where he was recruited to align the Information Technology (IT) department to the corporate strategy and technology for enterprise resource planning software applications, cyber security, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/fdc-graphic-films-3/feed/ 0 Some Motorists Left Frustrated, Ticketed After LHSC Safety Checkpoint in Lafayette Parish https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/some-motorists-left-frustrated-ticketed-after-lhsc-safety-checkpoint-in-lafayette-parish/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/some-motorists-left-frustrated-ticketed-after-lhsc-safety-checkpoint-in-lafayette-parish/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 16:12:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19705 When it comes to illegal tint, it’s not usually considered a super serious crime, but it’s still breaking the law. The seriousness of the offense can depend on where you are and the specific rules they have about window tinting. Different places have different limits on how dark your tint can be. Click here to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/some-motorists-left-frustrated-ticketed-after-lhsc-safety-checkpoint-in-lafayette-parish/feed/ 0 Making Your Mark in Residential Tinting https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/residential-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/residential-tint/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 15:45:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19700 Welcome to Erik Devash’s first blog! We hope you enjoy his insightful content! – Chris Collier, editor of WINDOW FILM magazine. In the world of residential window tinting, scheduling a consultation often acts as the initial stepping stone to selling the job. Although it may be tempting to rush toward a quick estimate based on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/residential-tint/feed/ 5 Do Not Disturb https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/do-not-disturb/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/do-not-disturb/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 20:50:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19697 Smart Film Switches Privacy On and Off By Chris Collier ‘‘It’s one of those niche products where the people who want it will pay for it,” says Ron Jones, owner of Film Solutions SRQ in Sarasota, Fla, of smart film. “You hit nine out of 10 people with the price and they go, ‘I didn’t want […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/do-not-disturb/feed/ 0 Joining Forces and Leveling Up https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/joining-forces-and-leveling-up/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/joining-forces-and-leveling-up/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 20:46:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19688 The Fusion of Window Film and Glass By Chris Collier The window film market provides diverse product offerings that the glass and glazing industry needs. It’s a world in which MY Shower Door is fully immersed. The frameless shower door source has nine showrooms throughout Florida and works with several window film installation companies throughout […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/joining-forces-and-leveling-up/feed/ 0 Security Film’s Role in School Security https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/security-films-role-in-school-security/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/security-films-role-in-school-security/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 20:37:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19685 Security Film’s Role in School Security By Chris Collier ‘‘As a parent, I have begun taking photos of my kids every day before they get on the bus because I live with the reality that it might be the last time I see them,” shares Jesse Chase, vice president of marketing at National Glazing Solutions […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/security-films-role-in-school-security/feed/ 0 May/June 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/may-june-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/may-june-2023/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 20:08:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19682 Features WFCT 2023 Preview Attending the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is an investment that reaps more than just profit. You, your company, and the industry as a whole will benefit personally and professionally from attending. Security Film’s Role in School Security School shootings represent a significant crisis in 2023. What role can […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/may-june-2023/feed/ 0 The Hidden Pitfall in PPF and Ceramic Coating Businesses: An Ineffective Marketing Plan https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/the-hidden-pitfall-in-ppf-and-ceramic-coating-businesses-an-ineffective-marketing-plan/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/the-hidden-pitfall-in-ppf-and-ceramic-coating-businesses-an-ineffective-marketing-plan/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 16:04:57 +0000 https://ppfmag.com/?p=2575 The paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating industry have seen remarkable growth over the years, with more consumers prioritizing the longevity of their vehicles. Despite this, many shop owners are struggling to expand their businesses. The issue isn’t the quality of their services or lack of demand, but rather, a weak marketing plan that […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/the-hidden-pitfall-in-ppf-and-ceramic-coating-businesses-an-ineffective-marketing-plan/feed/ 0 Solar Art Acquires New York Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/new-york-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/new-york-window-film/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:39:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19673 Window film and graphics installation company Solar Art announced its acquisition of New York Window Film, a company specializing in commercial and decorative window film primarily in the Manhattan metro area. This acquisition solidifies Solar Art’s operations on the East Coast and expands its capabilities on both coasts, according to the company. Solar Art has […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/new-york-window-film/feed/ 0 Subaru Cautions of Water Intrusion During Aftermarket Tint Installation https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/subaru-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/subaru-tint/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:35:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19671 The April 2023 edition of Subaru’s Tech Tips newsletter cautions of reported issues relating to the installation of aftermarket window tint on 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. According to the publication, the matter was traced back to water application during aftermarket tint installation to the inside of the rear-window glass. Subaru writes that its Techline […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/subaru-tint/feed/ 0 The Wide World of WFCT Education https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-learning/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-learning/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:29:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19669 The International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT) 2023 is just 119 days away, and the full education program/attendee brochure is complete. I had the opportunity to help organize the full seminar slate, leaning on several sources featured in stories from the newest issue of WINDOW FILM magazine. Glass and Glazing “Every glass company is […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-learning/feed/ 0 Making a Game Plan https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/gameplan/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/gameplan/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:21:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19667 Hello WINDOW FILM magazine world! Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to up your game! Let’s talk about how you can make your operations smoother, quicker and more efficient. With the right plan, you can save precious minutes on each install, attack more jobs, and make your customers super happy. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/gameplan/feed/ 0 Autobahn Returns as WFCT Keynote Sponsor https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/autobahn-keynote/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/autobahn-keynote/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:18:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19664 Autobahn will be the keynote sponsor of the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2023. The company will help bring this year’s keynote Shaun White to all full registrants. On Wednesday, September 20, Shaun will address business considerations, the importance of proper training and that extra mile that makes all the difference. In addition […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/autobahn-keynote/feed/ 0 WFCT to Host a Special Tuesday Educational Session https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/mike-burke-session/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/mike-burke-session/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:14:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19662 Most people get to the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) the day before it begins—why not get some quality education that day as well? Tuesday’s special pre-session offers the highest quality in education—from notable presenter Mike Burke of Sun Stoppers. It is available to all full registrants at no additional charge and runs […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/mike-burke-session/feed/ 0 Homeowners With Fading of Furnishings or Floors View Window Film as an Answer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/iwfa-survey/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/iwfa-survey/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:11:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19660 A recent poll of U.S. homeowners who have experienced fading of household furniture or floors near sunny windows found 63% would consider having window film professionally installed to help reduce the sun’s heat, glare and its fading impact on furnishings for only a fraction of the cost of replacing the window itself, according to the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/iwfa-survey/feed/ 0 Tint World Names Jonathan Norman Chief Investment Officer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jonathan-norman/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jonathan-norman/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 18:09:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19658 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has named Jonathan Norman, an experienced franchise development executive, the company’s chief investment officer. In his new role, Norman will lead Tint World’s investment ecosystem, focused on multiple growth opportunities and oversight of the company’s future financial health. “Jonathan has a demonstrated track […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/jonathan-norman/feed/ 0 Self-Tinting Windows? Ford’s Got ‘Em https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/ford-tinting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/ford-tinting/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:28:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19653 Ford Global Technologies is seeking a patent for a system capable of automatic window tinting. According to the filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, published May 9, 2023, the “occupant light exposure detection system” would include processing and memory capabilities, with the latter storing instructions for the former. Those instructions allow the processor […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/ford-tinting/feed/ 0 Tennessee Enacts Law Involving Security Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tennessee-law/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tennessee-law/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:25:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19651 Tennessee governor Bill Lee signed HB0322, which sets school security film safety requirements, among others, into law on May 10, 2023. The legislation follows the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed new school safety standards that include security film installations. Darrell Smith, executive director of the International Window Film Association (IWFA), says various states and educational […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tennessee-law/feed/ 0 Pressing Pause for Self-Care https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/self-care/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/self-care/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:20:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19648 May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in the United States since 1949, is significant to Ashley Becker, administrative office manager at Shore Tint and More in Seaford, Del. An advocate for self-care in the window film industry, Becker gardens and spends time with her loved ones to overcome her anxieties and pressures. Please Hold “Any […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/self-care/feed/ 0 Which Film Brand Should I Use? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/film-brands/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/film-brands/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:15:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19646 If you’re just starting out or even if you’ve been in the industry for a while, this is a common question. Let’s look into this question and explore some of the best film brands and manufacturers out there. I will also discuss why competition is good for the industry and what you should look for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/film-brands/feed/ 0 Window Film Sister Publication Wins Two National ASBPE Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/2023-azbees/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/2023-azbees/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:13:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19644 The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) presented its National Azbee awards May 11 in Atlanta, including two for USGlass magazine, sister publication of WINDOW FILM magazine. The December 2022 issue featuring the Women in the Glass Industry special section received the silver award for best single topic coverage by a team. The section […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/2023-azbees/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint Opens Newest Franchise in Austin, Texas https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/turbo-tint-opens-newest-franchise-in-austin-texas/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/turbo-tint-opens-newest-franchise-in-austin-texas/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:11:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19642 Moran Family of Brands announced in a press release its newest franchise location with a Turbo Tint store in Austin, Texas. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/turbo-tint-opens-newest-franchise-in-austin-texas/feed/ 0 Recession? Here’s Why Top Industrial CEOs are Super Bullish on the Economy https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/recession-heres-why-top-industrial-ceos-are-super-bullish-on-the-economy/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/recession-heres-why-top-industrial-ceos-are-super-bullish-on-the-economy/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:10:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19640 What U.S. recession? The industrial economy is on solid footing and activity is expected to pick up later this year, top CEOs in the space exclusively told Yahoo Finance at the Goldman Sachs Industrial and Materials conference this week. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/recession-heres-why-top-industrial-ceos-are-super-bullish-on-the-economy/feed/ 0 Loaded Gun Found in Felon’s Car During Traffic Stop for Window Tint Violation https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/loaded-gun-found-in-felons-car-during-traffic-stop-for-window-tint-violation/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/loaded-gun-found-in-felons-car-during-traffic-stop-for-window-tint-violation/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:08:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19638 A traffic stop in Ocala for a window tint violation led to the arrest of a 34-year-old convicted felon after a loaded gun was found inside his car. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/loaded-gun-found-in-felons-car-during-traffic-stop-for-window-tint-violation/feed/ 0 ‘Scared for My Life’: Violent Armed Robbery at Window Tinting Business in Richmond Caught on Camera https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/scared-for-my-life-violent-armed-robbery-at-window-tinting-business-in-richmond-caught-on-camera/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/scared-for-my-life-violent-armed-robbery-at-window-tinting-business-in-richmond-caught-on-camera/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:08:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19636 A Richmond business owner is speaking out about a violent and terrifying armed robbery caught on camera. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/scared-for-my-life-violent-armed-robbery-at-window-tinting-business-in-richmond-caught-on-camera/feed/ 0 Previewing the WFCT 2023 Educational Program https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-seminars/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-seminars/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 14:08:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19625 WFCT 2023 has your window film, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coating and detailing business covered. Learn, grow and advance with a seminar slate covering everything from sales strategies, market updates, digital marketing, content creation, training tips and tricks for both novices and veterans, and more. I had the privilege of helping construct the educational […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/wfct-seminars/feed/ 0 ‘What Would Chris Do?’ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/what-would-chris-do/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/what-would-chris-do/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 13:59:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19622 For my next few articles, I am going to do a series called ‘What Would Chris Do?’ The scenarios will revolve around starting a new business in our industry. Each article will cater to a different scenario and what my strategy would be. For my first article, let’s look at my first advice for any […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/what-would-chris-do/feed/ 0 Solar Art Announces 12th Acquisition https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/solar-insulation/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/solar-insulation/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 13:54:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19620 Solar Art announced its acquisition of Nashville, Tenn., window film company Solar Insulation. The partnership with Solar Art will allow the local team to offer an expanded set of product offerings to commercial and residential window tinting customers, per the release. This is Solar Art’s 12th acquisition and expands its reach east to Nashville. Solar […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/solar-insulation/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens First of Three Franchise Locations in Missouri https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-st-charles/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-st-charles/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 13:51:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19617 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has just opened its first of three planned locations in the state of Missouri. Tint World St. Charles, owned by father and son team Andy and Drew Gladstein, offers drivers throughout the northwestern St. Louis area automotive style and performance services and a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-st-charles/feed/ 0 Adrian Schools to Install More Than $60,000 of Safety Film on Building Windows https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/adrian-schools-to-install-more-than-60000-of-safety-film-on-building-windows/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/adrian-schools-to-install-more-than-60000-of-safety-film-on-building-windows/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 13:49:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19615 School districts across the country, at the state level and in Lenawee County, continue to find ways to improve the safety and security of school buildings for the protection of students and staff. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/adrian-schools-to-install-more-than-60000-of-safety-film-on-building-windows/feed/ 0 Window Film Magazine Visits Eastman’s Facilities https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/window-film-magazine-visits-eastmans-facilities/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/window-film-magazine-visits-eastmans-facilities/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 18:04:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19613 Window Film magazine’s team traveled to Eastman’s Martinsville, Va., facilities for an extensive overview of the window film and paint protection film production process. Editor Chris Collier also sat down with Erin Bernhardt, vice president and general manager of Eastman Performance Films, to discuss the facilities’ features and the upcoming 2023 International Window Film Conference […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/window-film-magazine-visits-eastmans-facilities/feed/ 0 Olympian Shaun White to Keynote the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, Sponsored by Autobahn https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/shaun-white/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/shaun-white/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 13:48:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19607 Legendary Shaun White will be the keynote speaker at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT), to be held September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. White is a five-time Olympian (three of them gold), X-games superstar and investor/entrepreneur. He owns Art + Style Festival of Music and Snowboarding […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/shaun-white/feed/ 0 XPEL Announces Dealer of the Year Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/xdc-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/xdc-2023/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 19:12:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19598 XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, recognized its dealers for performance and growth in 2022. The supplier announced its Dealer of the Year awards at its annual dealer conference in San Antonio on April 22, 2023. • U.S. Dealer of the Year—Automotive Elegance, Andover, Mass. • U.S. Paint Protection Film Dealer of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/xdc-2023/feed/ 0 Protecting the Peach State: Tiaan Krige’s Swift Rise to Fame https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/atlantas-ap3/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/atlantas-ap3/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 18:55:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19591 Tiaan Krige was excited. The owner of Atlanta’s AP3 cracked open a sparkling water as sunshine spilled into his lobby, which contained a different kind of shine. Krige’s business had just been recognized as the United States’ Ceramic Coating Dealer of the Year at XPEL’s 2023 Dealer Conference. Reflecting on an award he’s won several […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/atlantas-ap3/feed/ 0 Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge Announce David Kratz as New CEO https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/david-kratz/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/david-kratz/#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 18:42:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19588 Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA and Edge announced David Kratz, formerly chief operating officer, as its new CEO. “With over 20 years of experience in the industry, David has demonstrated his leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit throughout his career,” says Faisal Nazir, who will pass on CEO duties to Kratz. “We are thrilled to have him […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/david-kratz/feed/ 1 Maxpro Manufacturing Announces Promotion of Allison Parker https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/allison-parker/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/allison-parker/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 17:24:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19584 Maxpro Manufacturing LLC, manufacturer of Maxpro Window Films, announced that Allison Parker has been promoted to East Coast sales manager and director of private label accounts. Parker will soon hit her 10-year mark with Maxpro Window Films, where she has spent her time as a sales specialist. Parker has been involved with the window film […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/allison-parker/feed/ 0 Tint World Opens New Locations in Texas and California https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-growth/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-growth/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 17:16:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19582 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced the opening of new locations in Buda, Texas, and Agoura Hills, Calif. Tint World Buda, owned by military veteran Jason Gerstenhaber, introduces drivers throughout the South Austin-San Marcos metropolitan area to automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including window-tinting solutions. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/tint-world-growth/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison Urges People to Consider the Benefits of Solar Protection Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/skin-cancer-awareness/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/skin-cancer-awareness/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 17:08:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19579 Skin Cancer Awareness Month is an annual May initiative of the nonprofit Skin Cancer Foundation, which has been helping people understand the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection and prompt, effective treatment for more than 40 years. As a member of the Foundation’s Corporate Council, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions encourages people to be proactive […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/skin-cancer-awareness/feed/ 0 Sponsored Link: Avery Dennison® Window Film Brings Security to LGBTQIA+ Youth Center https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-window-film-brings-security-to-lgbtqia-youth-center/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-window-film-brings-security-to-lgbtqia-youth-center/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 12:43:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19577 After being vandalized, the Colors+ Youth Center needed a way to secure its windows and create privacy. They turned to Avery Dennison NT PerLite Ceramic™ solar safety window film. The film’s 10 mil thickness provided the needed hazard protection, while the 35% VLT created privacy and reduced heat/glare. READ MORE

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/05/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-window-film-brings-security-to-lgbtqia-youth-center/feed/ 0 Nineteen Governors Recognize the Power of Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/national-window-film-day-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/national-window-film-day-2/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:07:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19573 Nineteen U.S. Governors have recognized window film for its ability to efficiently reduce a building’s energy use, resulting in fewer carbon emissions and delivering other consumer benefits, such as protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. To raise public awareness of the benefits of window film, International Window Film Association (IWFA) members annually notify their state governors […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/national-window-film-day-2/feed/ 1 Talking Tint Rescue With Mike Burke https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tint-rescue/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tint-rescue/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:51:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19568 Sun Stoppers founder Mike Burke was sitting in a Myrtle Beach, S.C., bar 10 years ago when the concept of a Tint Rescue video series first entered his mind. Burke and an industry peer were sharing a drink, observing and discussing glaring inefficiencies in the establishment. I caught up with Burke, who shared details of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tint-rescue/feed/ 0 Flights to the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ in Virginia Beach Can Be a Breeze https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/flights-to-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-in-virginia-beach-can-be-a-breeze/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/flights-to-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-in-virginia-beach-can-be-a-breeze/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:31:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19557 Thanks to a growing metro, a fantastic airport and new flight routes, it’s easier than ever to get to Virginia Beach for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) by plane. With the September 20-22 event approaching, it’s time to lock in your flight. Here are all the airlines and cities with direct access […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/flights-to-the-international-window-film-conference-and-tint-off-in-virginia-beach-can-be-a-breeze/feed/ 0 Hansen World RX Team and XPEL Align for Robust 2023 Title Fight https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/hansen-world-rx-team-and-xpel-align-for-robust-2023-title-fight/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/hansen-world-rx-team-and-xpel-align-for-robust-2023-title-fight/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:24:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19555 Multiple World Rallycross Championship-winning outfit, Hansen World RX Team, has formed an alliance with XPEL ahead of a title-challenge for the 2023 FIA World Rallycross season. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/hansen-world-rx-team-and-xpel-align-for-robust-2023-title-fight/feed/ 0 Texas Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen School Active-Shooter Plans https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-strengthen-school-active-shooter-plans/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-strengthen-school-active-shooter-plans/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:22:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19553 … Senate Bill 11, filed by Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, would create a safety and security department within the Texas Education Agency and give it the authority to compel school districts to establish active-shooter protocols. Those that fail to meet the agency’s standards could be put under the state’s supervision. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-strengthen-school-active-shooter-plans/feed/ 0 Small Businesses in Houston Can Now Apply for Relief Grants From Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/small-businesses-in-houston-can-now-apply-for-relief-grants-from-beyonces-beygood/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/small-businesses-in-houston-can-now-apply-for-relief-grants-from-beyonces-beygood/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:19:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19550 Black-owned small businesses in Houston are eligible to apply for the relief grants and Prairie View A&M students can apply for the scholarships. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/small-businesses-in-houston-can-now-apply-for-relief-grants-from-beyonces-beygood/feed/ 0 Tinters for a Cause Generates Financial Support for Film Stars in Need https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tinters-for-a-cause/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tinters-for-a-cause/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:44:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19539 Charitable foundation Tinters for a Cause became a 501(c)(3) organization in August 2022, raising more than $120,000 since. Founder Dean Mitchell, New England territory manager at XPEL, says the organization has already provided $50,000 of that total to film industry professionals in need with more help on the way. Making a Difference “It made me […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tinters-for-a-cause/feed/ 0 Matthew Sandherr’s Industry Start https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/naples-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/naples-tint/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:40:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19536 We all have industry connections that make our jobs easier. For me, Matthew Sandherr, owner of Naples Tint Company in Naples, Fla., is one of those people. From decorative film to the importance of customer service, Sandherr always has great quotes and insight. Today, he shares his journey. Starting at Sears “I was a vacuum […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/naples-tint/feed/ 0 Keep it Cool https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/keep-it-cool/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/keep-it-cool/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:33:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19528 I recently read a post in the Facebook group, Window Tint Stuff, that caught my attention. An installer shared their thoughts about shop owners taking care of employees by investing in air conditioning (AC). This post generated 94 comments and 46 reactions. It got me thinking about my own experiences and the importance of having […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/keep-it-cool/feed/ 0 WINDOW FILM Sister Publications Win Multiple ASBPE Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/2023-aspbpe/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/2023-aspbpe/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:22:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19525 The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) presented its Mid-Atlantic Azbee awards on April 13 in Washington, D.C. WINDOW FILM magazine sister publications USGlass and [DWM] magazine took home a combined four awards. The December 2022 issue of USGlass Magazine featuring its Women in the Glass Industry special section, received the gold award for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/2023-aspbpe/feed/ 0 C-Bond Systems to Install Security Film Near Uvalde, Texas https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/patriot-glass-solutions-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/patriot-glass-solutions-2/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:18:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19523 C-Bond Systems, a nanotechnology solutions company, announced that its Patriot Glass Solutions division has received a notice of award to install C-Bond Secure, a patented security film system, at a Texas school district adjacent to Uvalde, Texas. C-Bond Secure, the company’s proprietary glass strengthener, which is applied directly to the window prior to the application […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/patriot-glass-solutions-2/feed/ 0 Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge Announce New Promotions https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/autobahn-promotions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/autobahn-promotions/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:51:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19505 Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced promotions for team members Tegan Watson, Shelby King and Cindy Haralson. Tegan Watson was promoted to operations coordinator. “During her time with us, Tegan has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to our company’s mission,” chief operating officer David Kratz […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/autobahn-promotions/feed/ 0 Palmetto Protection Films to Celebrate Storefront Grand Opening on April 20 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/grand-opening/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/grand-opening/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:42:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19502 Palmetto Protection Films of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is hosting a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration through the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their first storefront location. The event will include a live DJ, home-cooked barbecue and networking. The event will take place at Palmetto Protection Films’ new location at 240 Industrial Way, Suite […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/grand-opening/feed/ 1 Solar Control Window Film Market to be Worth ~$1,203.1 Mn by 2029: Brandessence Market Research https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/solar-control-window-film-market-to-be-worth-1203-1-mn-by-2029-brandessence-market-research/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/solar-control-window-film-market-to-be-worth-1203-1-mn-by-2029-brandessence-market-research/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:39:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19500 The Global Solar Control Window Film Market is expected to reach a valuation of ~USD 1,203.1 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of +6% over the forecast duration of 2022-2029. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/solar-control-window-film-market-to-be-worth-1203-1-mn-by-2029-brandessence-market-research/feed/ 0 Longview ISD Approves Security Glass Film for Extra Protection in Schools https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/longview-isd-approves-security-glass-film-for-extra-protection-in-schools/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/longview-isd-approves-security-glass-film-for-extra-protection-in-schools/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:38:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19498 In a school board meeting Monday, Longview ISD unanimously approved the purchase of glass reinforcement films for all the district’s schools and facilities. The total cost of this added layer of protection was $250,000. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/longview-isd-approves-security-glass-film-for-extra-protection-in-schools/feed/ 0 New Blood is Always Best https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/new-blood/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/new-blood/#respond Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:41:54 +0000 https://ppfmag.com/?p=2052 Every shop wants to hire top-tier installers because most shop owners don’t understand the time and effort it takes to properly train that installer for their business. The truth is that hiring installers with experience is usually a bad idea. A bad hire can often cost you up to 40% of that person’s salary. That’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/new-blood/feed/ 0 Industry Veteran Named Architectural Window Films Product Manager at XPEL https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/boon-khee-yeo/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/boon-khee-yeo/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:47:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19493 Industry veteran Boon Khee Yeo has been hired as the new product manager of architectural window films for XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings. Yeo has more than 15 years of experience and joins the company to advance its focus on the architectural film segment. Joining the Team “What struck me about […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/boon-khee-yeo/feed/ 0 A Conversation With Todd Smith https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tintsmith/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tintsmith/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:30:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19488 My favorite part of my job at WINDOW FILM magazine is having the privilege to share your stories. After connecting and talking with Todd Smith, owner of TintSmith in Lawrenceville, Ga., at the Hüper Optik and Autobahn Window Films Dealer Conference, I was excited to share the story of a fellow Georgian. Taking a Gamble […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/tintsmith/feed/ 0 Book Your WFCT Host Hotel Now! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-hotels/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-hotels/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:19:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19485 You need a place to stay for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) and we have options! The event has host hotels in two different locations for 2023. The event’s headquarter hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach, located right next to the Convention Center. It’s a couple blocks from the city’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-hotels/feed/ 0 The Nashville School Shooting Revealed Glass Door and Window Vulnerabilities. Here’s How to Fix Them https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/the-nashville-school-shooting-revealed-glass-door-and-window-vulnerabilities-heres-how-to-fix-them/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/the-nashville-school-shooting-revealed-glass-door-and-window-vulnerabilities-heres-how-to-fix-them/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:13:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19483 Security camera footage from last month’s Nashville school shooting clearly shows the weakness of unprotected glass windows and doors. The perpetrator shot the glass and entered the building within seconds (the same way the Sandy Hook shooter gained access). Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/the-nashville-school-shooting-revealed-glass-door-and-window-vulnerabilities-heres-how-to-fix-them/feed/ 0 A TikToker Has Both Inspired and Infuriated Viewers With a Renovation Hack About Using Elmer’s Glue to Add an Opaque Tint to Her Window https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/a-tiktoker-has-both-inspired-and-infuriated-viewers-with-a-renovation-hack-about-using-elmers-glue-to-add-an-opaque-tint-to-her-window/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/a-tiktoker-has-both-inspired-and-infuriated-viewers-with-a-renovation-hack-about-using-elmers-glue-to-add-an-opaque-tint-to-her-window/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:11:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19481 A TikToker has gone mega-viral with a video saga about using Elmer’s glue to add an opaque tint to her window. While some people find the hack ingenious, others are confused, asking why she couldn’t simply buy a curtain. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/a-tiktoker-has-both-inspired-and-infuriated-viewers-with-a-renovation-hack-about-using-elmers-glue-to-add-an-opaque-tint-to-her-window/feed/ 0 Competition and Attendee Registration for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ is Now Open https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-registration/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-registration/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:35:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19477 You’ve saved the dates, now save your spot. Registration is now open for the 2023 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) for both attendees and competitors. The annual event will return to the Mid-Atlantic region, taking place September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Featured will be three days […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/wfct-2023-registration/feed/ 0 Macon Memories https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/mas-in-macon/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/mas-in-macon/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:53:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19469 April’s National Internship Awareness Month brings back memories for me. I worked as a communications intern at The Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS) in Macon, Ga., in fall 2020. I didn’t earn money from the experience, but it gave me real-world practice that laid the foundation for my career today. Tasked with telling the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/mas-in-macon/feed/ 0 Hüper Optik and Autobahn Announce Dealer Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/huper-optik-conference/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/huper-optik-conference/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:09:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19466 During the Hüper Optik and Autobahn Window Films Dealer Conference last week in Denver, chief operating officer David Kratz and CEO Faisal Nazir recognized successful dealers in their network. 2022 Hüper Optik Regional Dealer of the Year Awards Adam Feldman—Advanced Film Solutions, Lutz, Fla. Eric Perez—Sun-Kool Window Tinting, Hickory, N.C. Shawn and Christie Page—Clear Impressions, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/huper-optik-conference/feed/ 0 The Great Debate: Two-Staging Versus Bottom-Loading https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/bottom-loading/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/bottom-loading/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:02:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19463 There are two popular methods for installing window tint: two-staging and bottom-loading. I will talk about the age-old question—which is better? And how do you decide which one is right for you? The Two-Stage Method The two-stage method is a process where the window tint installer does not take apart the door panel on the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/bottom-loading/feed/ 4 Fellers Introduces New Brand Logo https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/fellers-logo/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/fellers-logo/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:56:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19460 Fellers, a source of sign and graphics films, color change vinyls, and wrap supplies for printers, signmakers and installers in the United States, introduced a new logo design and icon. It features a familiar, yet brighter blue along with the introduction of an orange accent color. The contemporary font style aligns with current design trends […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/fellers-logo/feed/ 0 Geoshield Window Films Announces West Coast Expansion https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/geoshield-expansion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/geoshield-expansion/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:52:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19458 Geoshield Window Films announced that it is expanding its operations to the West Coast by opening a new distribution center in Las Vegas. “This new facility will serve as our West Coast headquarters and enable us to deliver one-day ground shipping to customers in the region,” the release states. “Located at the Las Vegas Motor […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/geoshield-expansion/feed/ 0 Recapping the EWFA’s Annual Membership Meeting https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/ewfa-meeting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/ewfa-meeting/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:46:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19452 On March 24, 2023, the European Window Film Association (EWFA) held its Annual Membership Meeting in Barcelona. An event open to the association’s members and prospective members, the EWFA Annual Membership Meeting gathered more than 35 manufacturer and distributor participants. The event was divided into three sessions: Summary of EWFA activities, architectural window films and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/ewfa-meeting/feed/ 0 Interest in Window Security Film Grows Following Deadly Nashville School Shooting https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/interest-in-window-security-film-grows-following-deadly-nashville-school-shooting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/interest-in-window-security-film-grows-following-deadly-nashville-school-shooting/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:45:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19450 There is growing interest among schools and parents in a recently engineered security film that can make it harder for intruders to enter through broken glass doors and windows. The interest comes after an attacker shot out glass doors of The Covenant School on Monday and opened fire inside, killing three students and three workers. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/interest-in-window-security-film-grows-following-deadly-nashville-school-shooting/feed/ 0 Sponsored Link: Instantly Transform Glass with Avery Dennison® Vela™ Smart Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/vela-smart-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/vela-smart-film/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:50:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19448 Vela dynamic display system is a smart window film incorporating innovative technology to enhance retail and other commercial interior environments. Designed to be applied to almost any interior glass and engineered for easy maintenance, Vela can be utilized to enhance privacy or create dynamic retail displays. LEARN MORE

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/04/vela-smart-film/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/business-1-0-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/business-1-0-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:28:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19416 The Broken Tomato By Lyle R. Hill There are nine of them altogether, but no two are alike . . . and for the most part, they’re not even similar. Each is unique—not just physically, but different in attitude, aptitude, appearance and general outlook. Some of this is to be expected, but I couldnever have […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/business-1-0-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 On the Horizon March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/on-the-horizon-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/on-the-horizon-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:51:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19413 2023 March 29-31 Autobahn Window Films’ National Dealer Conference Mile High Station Denver, Colo. www.autobahnwindowfilms.com April 12-14 ISA International Sign Expo Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nev. www.signexpo.org April 21-22 XPEL Dealer Conference 2023 Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas www.xpel.com/dealer-conference May 11-12 Glass TEXpo™ ’23 Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, Texas www.glasstexpo.com […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/on-the-horizon-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/film-stars-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/film-stars-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:25:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19411 To the Stars: Clayton Summerall’s Moonshot Clayton Summerall founded Mint Tinting in Bryan, Texas, in 2018 with a $3,000 personal loan from Wells Fargo. Just four years later, Summerall finished a window tint installation for NASA’s Lunar Electric Rover. Life comes at you fast in the world of window film. Started From the Bottom Summerall […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/film-stars-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/news-pulse-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/news-pulse-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:23:51 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19409 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s most popular news stories since our last issue? These headlines grabbed the industry’s highest attention. 1 Eastman Acquires Dalian Ai-Red Technology Eastman Chemical Company announced its acquisition of Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/news-pulse-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Tint My Ride March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-my-ride-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-my-ride-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:16:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19406 My Dirty, Dusty Road By Joe Doyle Welcome! Aperfectly cut and installed piece of film will be tainted if dirt and dust are trapped under the tint. Not to mention, it’s trapped there permanently for everyone to see. Lesson #1 When I first started tinting cars in the 1980s, I learned that dust was everywhere. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-my-ride-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/open-24-7-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/open-24-7-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:08:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19404 What is Window Film? By Manny Hondroulis We all know the features and benefits of window film, but does the average person know them? Of course not. Ignorance is a huge problem for our industry—a problem that our collective group of industry members has not been able to overcome in nearly 60 years. A lack […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/open-24-7-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/ask-a-pro-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/ask-a-pro-march-april-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:56:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19402 Leveling Up Window Tinting By Mike Burke When I talk to window tinters across the country, one of their complaints is that people don’t treat us as professionals. I’ve dealt with this myself. When I started 30 years ago, window tinting wasn’t as mainstream as it is today. My friends even saw my profession as […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/ask-a-pro-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Dear Reader March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dear-reader-march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dear-reader-march-april-2023/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:02:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19398 “What Do You Do?” By Chris Collier “What do you do?” the Uber driver asked me after 10 minutes of silence. It’s an easy conversation starter, but it’s somewhat rare to find a stranger in tune with the world of window tint, paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coatings. “I’m a writer.” “What do you […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dear-reader-march-april-2023/feed/ 0 Plan Now for WFCT 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/plan-now-for-wfct-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/plan-now-for-wfct-2023/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:36:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19395 In case you missed it, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) 2023 is heading to the beach! The oceanside town of Virginia Beach, Va., will be the location of the annual event designed specifically for the automotive, architectural, decorative, security and energy film industries, as well as paint protection and ceramic coatings. Lock […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/plan-now-for-wfct-2023/feed/ 0 Deal or No Deal https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/deal-or-no-deal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/deal-or-no-deal/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:21:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19391 Auto Installers Talk Dealership Work By Chris Collier Car dealerships account for 20% of all projects at Mississippi’s Total Solar Control. Owner Jeffrey Cargile’s local partners include Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, Kia, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Nissan and Ford. Proving vital during the company’s slow seasons, the connections flourished after a 2015 networking opportunity. Pedal to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/deal-or-no-deal/feed/ 0 A Flair For Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-flair-for-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-flair-for-film/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:01:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19389 A Showcase of Decorative Film Applications By Chris Collier Homes and offices often need a spark—a jolt of creativity that brings the space to life. Thankfully, artistry isn’t hard to find in the window film world. From California to Texas to Wisconsin to Florida to Ohio and Australia, decorative film dealers are leaving a distinctive […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-flair-for-film/feed/ 0 Containtment Zone https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/containtment-zone/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/containtment-zone/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:51:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19386 Battling Installation Bay Contamination By Chris Collier Tiny pieces of dirt, lint, dust and debris float through our world freely, but how many people notice these minor nuisances? Not many. It’s a different story for car enthusiasts, who have keen sight built to detect even the most minor contaminants crammed between film and their vehicles. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/containtment-zone/feed/ 0 March/April 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/march-april-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/march-april-2023/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:40:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19383 Features Containment Zone Car enthusiasts are gifted with keen sight built to detect even the most minor contaminants crammed between film and their vehicles. This makes clean installations crucial. But where do you start? A Flair for Film Artistry isn’t hard to find in the window film world. From California to Texas to Wisconsin to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/march-april-2023/feed/ 0 NGS Named 3M National Dealer of the Year for Third Time https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/3m-dealer-of-the-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/3m-dealer-of-the-year/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:18:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19373 National Glazing Solutions LLC, d.b.a NGS Films and Graphics LLC (NGS), a nationwide commercial window film company, was named the 2022 3M National Dealer of the Year. This is the third time NGS has earned the award. They were also named 3M National Dealer of the Year in 2019 and 2020. Recognition by 3M “It’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/3m-dealer-of-the-year/feed/ 0 ‘A Whole Purse of Pills’: Letha Miller Lasiter Finds Light With Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/letha-miller-lasiter/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/letha-miller-lasiter/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:05:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19366 Letha Miller Lasiter’s descent into darkness started in 2004 after a near-fatal car accident that led to a broken spine. Doctors prescribed medication for Lasiter’s injuries, but it wasn’t enough to shield her from physical pain and mental trauma. She spiraled into drug addiction and trouble with the law. Rock Bottom “I had a whole […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/letha-miller-lasiter/feed/ 2 Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/social-media-trouble/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/social-media-trouble/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:57:37 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19363 Social media is now prevalent in every part of our lives. I have seen positives and negatives with what has become a constant element of the daily grind. The Pros Marketing: Social media has changed the way we do business. It has enabled a whole new era of marketing. When I started my company 20 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/social-media-trouble/feed/ 0 What Do Installers Think About the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-attendance/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-attendance/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:51:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19361 You may have never been to the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) before, but thousands of others have and highly recommend attending. This year’s event will take place September 20-22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va., and it’s one you won’t want to miss. ON EDUCATION AND NETWORKING: 1. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-attendance/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison Names Abby Monnot General Manager, Graphics Solutions North America https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/abby-monnot/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/abby-monnot/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:46:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19358 Avery Dennison announced the promotion of Abby Monnot to the position of general manager, Graphics Solutions North America, effective March 20, 2023. She replaces Mariana Rodriguez, who was recently named vice president and general manager, Performance Tapes, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Monnot will have profit and loss responsibility for the Graphics North America […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/abby-monnot/feed/ 0 CoolVu Franchise Reaches 55 Territories https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/coolvu-franchise-reaches-55-territories/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/coolvu-franchise-reaches-55-territories/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:41:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19353 The FutureVu Brands subsidiary CoolVu launched a new franchise opportunity to promote glass and surface solutions in January 2022. Since then, the company has hosted seven training classes at its headquarters in Marietta, Ga., and opened 55 territories across the United States. The company recently awarded several more territories. CoolVu of Dallas Central, CoolVu of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/coolvu-franchise-reaches-55-territories/feed/ 0 Tint World Grows in Texas with Benbrook Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-benbrook/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-benbrook/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:37:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19351 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced the opening of its new location in Benbrook, Texas. Tint World Benbrook, owned by Mike Richards, offers drivers in the Fort Worth area window-tinting solutions. Richards is also the owner of Tint World locations in Grapevine, Texas, and Rowlett, Texas. “We deliver […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-benbrook/feed/ 0 Security Window Film and Schools: Learn the Facts https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/security-window-film-and-schools-learn-the-facts/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/security-window-film-and-schools-learn-the-facts/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:28:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19349 The International Window Film Association offers the following downloadable PDF brochure to help explain what to expect from safety / security window films, especially in a school setting. Learn More.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/security-window-film-and-schools-learn-the-facts/feed/ 0 NASCAR Truck Series: Driver’s Standing After the XPEL 225 at COTA https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/nascar-truck-series-drivers-standing-after-the-xpel-225-at-cota/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/nascar-truck-series-drivers-standing-after-the-xpel-225-at-cota/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:26:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19347 Four races have taken place in the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season so far, and Front Row Motorsports driver Zane Smith became the first driver to win multiple races this season after clinching XPEL 225 at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, March 25. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/nascar-truck-series-drivers-standing-after-the-xpel-225-at-cota/feed/ 0 La Crosse Man Accused of Dealing Meth After Police Stop Vehicle for ‘Excessive’ Window Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/la-crosse-man-accused-of-dealing-meth-after-police-stop-vehicle-for-excessive-window-tint/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/la-crosse-man-accused-of-dealing-meth-after-police-stop-vehicle-for-excessive-window-tint/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:21:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19345 … According to the criminal complaint, police Jan. 20 pulled over a vehicle driven by Mangene in the town of Campbell for “excessive” window tint. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/la-crosse-man-accused-of-dealing-meth-after-police-stop-vehicle-for-excessive-window-tint/feed/ 0 Woman Fined for Having Excessive Window Tints on Her Car in Bradford https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/woman-fined-for-having-excessive-window-tints-on-her-car-in-bradford/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/woman-fined-for-having-excessive-window-tints-on-her-car-in-bradford/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:20:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19342 A woman has been fined for having a car which had excessive window tint which could cause danger. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/woman-fined-for-having-excessive-window-tints-on-her-car-in-bradford/feed/ 0 Window Film World Rallies Around Colorado High School https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-trades/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-trades/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:44:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19330 Window tinting and paint protection film (PPF) can provide emerging adults a potential pathway to success. It’s a road that Jesus Bujanda, a Denver high school trades instructor, shares with his students. Short of supplies and training, the film community stepped in with resources to help Bujanda’s students. Billy ‘Frickin’ Murray, territory manager at Autobahn, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-trades/feed/ 0 Company Payment Processors https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/payment-processors/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/payment-processors/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:35:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19320 Tim Jordan and his wife are serial entrepreneurs. The duo ventured into the window tint, floral and mold removal industries to diversify their holdings. Each segment requires various payment processors to facilitate business. The couple uses Square to manage automotive window tinting payments and Stripe to facilitate flat glass window tinting transactions, citing different strengths […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/payment-processors/feed/ 0 Creating a Comprehensive Marketing Plan https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/marketing-in-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/marketing-in-2023/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:20:10 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19317 I have blogged about the potential for a recession, diversifying during the off-season and persevering. A marketing plan is one key component in these areas. Every business should have a well-thought-out business plan; a key part of that plan should be a comprehensive marketing objective. The Roadmap A good marketing plan is crucial for any […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/marketing-in-2023/feed/ 0 Brodie Mathews Joins Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/brodie-mathews/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/brodie-mathews/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:10:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19313 Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced its newest territory manager in Brodie Mathews, president of DeCo Tint, PPF, Wrap and Tint America in Arvada, Colo. “We are thrilled to welcome Brodie Mathews as the newest member of our team,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “As a territory manager, Brodie brings with him […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/brodie-mathews/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint’s Greg Goodman Named IFA Franchisee of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/greg-goodman/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/greg-goodman/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:04:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19311 Greg Goodman, owner of the Turbo Tint store in Oklahoma City, was named an International Franchise Association (IFA) Franchisee of the Year. Goodman was one of 97 recipients to receive the honor and was presented with the award on March 1 at the IFA’s 63rd annual convention in Las Vegas. Goodman has been a franchise […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/greg-goodman/feed/ 0 Tint World Celebrates Franchise Growth and Success at International Franchise Convention https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/2023-tint-world-international-franchise-convention/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/2023-tint-world-international-franchise-convention/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:57:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19309 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, celebrated the achievements of its franchise owners at the 2023 Tint World International Franchise Convention in Kissimmee, Fla., in February. Tint World franchisees from the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates attended the 15th annual event, held February 4-7 […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/2023-tint-world-international-franchise-convention/feed/ 0 A Land Rover With Identity Issues, an Audi With Crazy Window Tints And Drivers on Drugs: This Week on Lancashire’s Roads https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-land-rover-with-identity-issues-an-audi-with-crazy-window-tints-and-drivers-on-drugs-this-week-on-lancashires-roads/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-land-rover-with-identity-issues-an-audi-with-crazy-window-tints-and-drivers-on-drugs-this-week-on-lancashires-roads/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:52:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19307 That was response from several social media users this week, after Lancashire Police’s road team revealed they had caught a Land Rover masquerading as a Toyota Aygo and the driver had no insurance. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-land-rover-with-identity-issues-an-audi-with-crazy-window-tints-and-drivers-on-drugs-this-week-on-lancashires-roads/feed/ 0 Why Car Prices Are Still so High—And Why They Are Unlikely to Fall Anytime Soon https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/why-car-prices-are-still-so-high-and-why-they-are-unlikely-to-fall-anytime-soon/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/why-car-prices-are-still-so-high-and-why-they-are-unlikely-to-fall-anytime-soon/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:51:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19305 It has been nearly three years since auto plants around the world started to shut down because of the pandemic. Yet between the pandemic, an acute shortage of semiconductors and other supply chain snarls, vehicle production has never really returned to normal. And prices? Hoo boy. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/why-car-prices-are-still-so-high-and-why-they-are-unlikely-to-fall-anytime-soon/feed/ 0 Sponsored Link: Avery Dennison® Dusted Crystal Matte Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-dusted-crystal-matte-window-film/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-dusted-crystal-matte-window-film/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:34:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19303 Avery Dennison® Dusted Crystal Matte decorative architectural window film features a first-to-market, wet-apply quick release adhesive that allows the film to be repositioned during installation and removed easily after drying with virtually no residue left on the glass, providing flexibility for architectural and design applications and updates. LEARN MORE.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/sponsored-link-avery-dennison-dusted-crystal-matte-window-film/feed/ 0 A Small Businesses’ Guide to the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/silicon-valley-bank/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/silicon-valley-bank/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:08:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19291 Silicon Valley Bank, catering to the tech industry for three decades, collapsed on March 10, 2023, after a bank run. State regulators seized the bank and made the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) its receiver. According to PBS NewsHour, the bank was the biggest U.S. lender to fail since the 2008 global financial crisis—and the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/silicon-valley-bank/feed/ 0 What’s Your Story? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/national-write-your-story-day/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/national-write-your-story-day/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19287 This week’s National Write Your Story Day calls on participants to share their journeys. Heide Mcgee, owner/operator at Tint and Tunes in Muscle Shoals, Ala., says hers started at a Madico training session in 2007. The “Crown Vic” “We were just doing car stereos at the time, and I thought I’d give it a shot,” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/national-write-your-story-day/feed/ 0 WINDOW FILM Magazine Sister Publications Named Finalists for Prestigious Awards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/jesse-h-neal-awards/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/jesse-h-neal-awards/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:44:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19278 Several WINDOW FILM Magazine/Focus on Film sister publications were named finalists in two major editorial competitions, including the 69th Jesse H. Neal awards, considered the “Pulitzer Prize of B2B journalism.” The Neals are presented by the Software & Information Industry Association. The December 2022 issue of USGlass is a Neals finalist in the Best Subject […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/jesse-h-neal-awards/feed/ 0 Cory Ashby Discusses The Rack Bracket System https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-rack/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-rack/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:36:14 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19273 The Rack is a bracket system designed to securely hold window tint, paint protection film (PPF) and vinyl rolls. Creator Cory Ashby, owner of Classic Shades in Evansville, Ind., says it’s his answer to fumbling with film boxes between installations. “It holds the film rolls, and they look nice and neat, so it’s not cluttering […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/the-rack/feed/ 3 C-Bond Systems’ Patriot Glass Solutions Division Receives $169,000 Purchase Order for Security Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/c-bond-systems-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/c-bond-systems-2/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:33:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19271 C-Bond Systems, a nanotechnology solutions company, announced that its Patriot Glass Solutions division has received a $169,000 purchase order to install C-Bond BRS, a patented ballistic-resistant window film system, at the San Antonio Police Department. “We are proud to offer an additional level of protection for the first responders at the San Antonio Police Department […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/c-bond-systems-2/feed/ 1 A Guide to Learn Ahead of Time What to Ask a Professional Window Film Dealer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-guide-to-learn-ahead-of-time-what-to-ask-a-professional-window-film-dealer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-guide-to-learn-ahead-of-time-what-to-ask-a-professional-window-film-dealer/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:30:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19269 Today’s high tech window films may upgrade existing home windows to achieve better energy performance to help reduce carbon emissions and at the same time many products are nearly invisible once permanently installed on the window glass, but how do consumers know what to ask when seeking out professional installation? Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/a-guide-to-learn-ahead-of-time-what-to-ask-a-professional-window-film-dealer/feed/ 0 Window Tint Lands Calhoun Woman in Jail on Drug Charges https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/window-tint-lands-calhoun-woman-in-jail-on-drug-charges/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/window-tint-lands-calhoun-woman-in-jail-on-drug-charges/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:29:03 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19267 Jena Baigh Hopper, 34 of Calhoun, was arrested in Rome after a traffic stop allegedly turned up various drugs. Reports said that officers stopped Hopper on US 411 near Chulio Road for a window tint violation. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/window-tint-lands-calhoun-woman-in-jail-on-drug-charges/feed/ 0 31% of New Cars Sold For Above Sticker Price Last Month. These 10 Models Have the Biggest Premiums https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/31-of-new-cars-sold-for-above-sticker-price-last-month-these-10-models-have-the-biggest-premiums/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/31-of-new-cars-sold-for-above-sticker-price-last-month-these-10-models-have-the-biggest-premiums/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:26:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19265 The average new-car price in February was $45,296, compared with the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $41,637, a new study shows. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/31-of-new-cars-sold-for-above-sticker-price-last-month-these-10-models-have-the-biggest-premiums/feed/ 0 Eastman Announces 2022 LLumar SelectPro National Dealer of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/eastman-dealer-of-year/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/eastman-dealer-of-year/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:24:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19250 Eastman Performance Films LLC presented industry awards to its National Dealer of the Year and regional honorees for 2022. LLumar SelectPro dealers from the United States and Canada receive annual recognition based on growth achieved by establishing trust in the market while delivering exceptional experiences for their customers. The 2022 honorees were recognized at the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/eastman-dealer-of-year/feed/ 0 Legislative Roundup: Enforcement Operations and New Bills https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/iowa-tinting-bill/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/iowa-tinting-bill/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:15:35 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19248 I started 2023 by reporting on a December 28, 2022, illegal window tint enforcement operation in California. Just a few weeks later, The International Window Film Association (IWFA) sent out an alert to its members concerning Connecticut Senate Bill 586, which, if passed, would prohibit the installation of “any transparent material on the front windshield […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/iowa-tinting-bill/feed/ 0 Pete and Barbra Muller of Tint World Awarded Franchisee of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-franchisees/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-franchisees/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:10:12 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19245 The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Pete and Barbra Muller, owners of two Tint World Automotive Styling Centers locations in Orlando, Fla., as two of its 2023 Franchisees of the Year. The Mullers were honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas. “Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” says […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/tint-world-franchisees/feed/ 0 Moran Family of Brands’ Pete Baldine Talks Turbo Tint https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-brand/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-brand/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:03:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19241 The first Turbo Tint store opened in Oklahoma City, Okla., in October 2020. There are currently two additional open locations in Orlando and Delray Beach, Fla., with signed agreements for 46 more stores. The brand expects to open six or eight Turbo Tint stores in the first half of 2023 and anticipates having 18 to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-brand/feed/ 0 White House Aims to Shift Cybersecurity Burden From Individuals and Small Businesses to Tech Providers https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/white-house-aims-to-shift-cybersecurity-burden-from-individuals-and-small-businesses-to-tech-providers/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/white-house-aims-to-shift-cybersecurity-burden-from-individuals-and-small-businesses-to-tech-providers/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:55:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19239 The White House released its long-awaited National Cyber Strategy on Thursday, providing a road map for how the Biden administration aims to defend the U.S. from a rapidly growing number of online threats. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/white-house-aims-to-shift-cybersecurity-burden-from-individuals-and-small-businesses-to-tech-providers/feed/ 0 Affordability Crisis: The Vanishing Sub-$25K Models and the Surge of $60K-Plus New Cars https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/affordability-crisis-the-vanishing-sub-25k-models-and-the-surge-of-60k-plus-new-cars/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/affordability-crisis-the-vanishing-sub-25k-models-and-the-surge-of-60k-plus-new-cars/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:54:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19237 In 2017, buyers could choose from 36 models that cost less than $25,000. In 2022, they had just 10 options. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/affordability-crisis-the-vanishing-sub-25k-models-and-the-surge-of-60k-plus-new-cars/feed/ 0 Here Are the Worst Cars from the Years You Were Born https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/here-are-the-worst-cars-from-the-years-you-were-born/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/here-are-the-worst-cars-from-the-years-you-were-born/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:50:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19235 Everyone’s convinced that things were better back in their day. When it comes to music, movies and house prices, we have a tendency to look at a lot of aspects of life through rose-tinted glasses. But what about cars, is the same true that the vehicles we knew growing up were better than the ones […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/here-are-the-worst-cars-from-the-years-you-were-born/feed/ 0 Manuel Martinez Awarded Dash Protector Patent https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dash-protector-patent/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dash-protector-patent/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:11:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19231 Ten-year industry veteran Manuel Martinez, owner of Best Window Tinting and Car Accessories in Miami, aims to create 10 “innovative” inventions for the window tinting industry. As of February 14, 2023, he’s one step closer to that goal. Creativity at Work “This means the beginning of my legacy,” Martinez says of the awarded Dash Protector […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/dash-protector-patent/feed/ 0 Two-Year Trends https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/two-year-trends/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/two-year-trends/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:59:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19223 Time flies when you’re having fun, and I have had a great time covering the window film industry. I celebrate two years at WINDOW FILM magazine on April 26, and I’m thankful for your support. With March 1 here, let’s take a look at the top trends during my time at the magazine. The Top […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/two-year-trends/feed/ 1 Five Reasons Why WFCT is for You and Your Business https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-benefits/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-benefits/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:48:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19221 You’ve done the hard part—starting a business. Now, fine-tune and polish what you’ve built. Attending the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is an investment that reaps more than just profit. You, your company, and the industry as a whole will benefit personally and professionally from attending. Here are five reasons to come to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/wfct-2023-benefits/feed/ 0 XPEL Reports Fourth Quarter and 2022 Year-End Results https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/xpel-2022-results/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/xpel-2022-results/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:43:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19219 XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights: • Revenue increased 11.9% to $78.5 million compared to fourth quarter 2021; • Net income increased 34.7% to $8.4 million, or $0.30 per basic and diluted share, versus net income […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/xpel-2022-results/feed/ 0 Window Film Depot Hires New Director of Operations https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/lindsay-spires/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/lindsay-spires/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:41:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19216 Window Film Depot, a nationwide window film installation business, has hired Lindsay Spires as its new director of operations. Spires will be responsible for managing and reporting on all operational aspects of the business, including building out and maintaining a scalable business infrastructure to achieve company success and its vision for growth. Window Film Depot, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/lindsay-spires/feed/ 0 Turbo Tint to Expand to Nevada, Arizona and Texas https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-to-expand-to-nevada-arizona-and-texas/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-to-expand-to-nevada-arizona-and-texas/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:38:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19214 Moran Family of Brands, a general automotive repair, transmission repair and window tint service franchise, announced a new development agreement with Clear Window Solutions LLC to expand its Turbo Tint brand to the Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson and Houston markets. The first store is expected to open in Las Vegas later this year. Moran Family […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/turbo-tint-to-expand-to-nevada-arizona-and-texas/feed/ 0 Illegal Window Tint Leads to Big Drug Bust in Southern Utah https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/illegal-window-tint-leads-to-big-drug-bust-in-southern-utah/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/illegal-window-tint-leads-to-big-drug-bust-in-southern-utah/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:36:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19212 Two men from Indianapolis were arrested in southern Utah Tuesday after police say they found nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamine in their vehicle. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a car with an Indiana license plate for having tinted windows that were too dark. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/03/illegal-window-tint-leads-to-big-drug-bust-in-southern-utah/feed/ 1 Putting Clients First https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/putting-clients-first/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/putting-clients-first/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:20:06 +0000 https://ppfmag.com/?p=1892 It’s no secret that having a positive client experience is essential for any business, especially those offering high-end services like ceramic coatings, window tint and paint protection film. I often see newer businesses that don’t have a defined company culture. An outstanding customer experience is impossible without a first-rate business culture. If your shop is […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/putting-clients-first/feed/ 0 Black History Month: Dave Williams Discusses Industry Diversity and Discrimination https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month-dave-williams-discusses-industry-diversity-and-discrimination/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month-dave-williams-discusses-industry-diversity-and-discrimination/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:54:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19205 Dave Williams entered the window tinting segment in 1994. Today, he owns DavesTint in Shreveport, La., and has grown alongside the industry. Williams feels acceptance in 2023, but the road hasn’t always been easy. WF: What is your proudest industry accomplishment? Williams: My proudest accomplishment is starting my own business. For many years, I worked […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month-dave-williams-discusses-industry-diversity-and-discrimination/feed/ 0 How to be “The Best Shop in Town” https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-best-shop-in-town/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-best-shop-in-town/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:48:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19202 Most shop owners recognize the need for quality and how customer satisfaction means repeat business, referrals and reviews. During my years of training installers, I developed two critical processes to have the best quality that are not installation related. This means that even the new installer or new shop can come out of the gate […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-best-shop-in-town/feed/ 0 Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge Announce Newest Territory Manager https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/hannah-leigh-adams/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/hannah-leigh-adams/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:43:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19199 Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced its newest territory manager in Hannah Leigh Adams. “We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Leigh Adams has joined Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge as a territory manager for the Southeast region,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “Hannah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/hannah-leigh-adams/feed/ 0 Tint World Expands Houston-Area Service With New Webster Store https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-houston-webster/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-houston-webster/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:40:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19195 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announces the opening of its new location in Webster, Texas. Tint World Houston-Webster, owned by John Anhalt, offers drivers throughout Webster and the Southeast Houston area with automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including window-tinting solutions. “Tint World delivers ultra-premium service […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-houston-webster/feed/ 0 The Wellspring Chosen as Contra Vision’s Charity of the Year https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-wellspring/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-wellspring/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:38:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19193 Contra Vision has chosen The Wellspring, a U.K.-based charity helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as their charity of the year for 2023. The decision to support this charity was taken because the team wanted to support those in the local community who needed help meeting their basic needs. The team […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/the-wellspring/feed/ 0 Speeding A3 Driver Stopped in Waterlooville – and Takes Tints Off His Windows After Being Told They are Illegal https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/speeding-a3-driver-stopped-in-waterlooville-and-takes-tints-off-his-windows-after-being-told-they-are-illegal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/speeding-a3-driver-stopped-in-waterlooville-and-takes-tints-off-his-windows-after-being-told-they-are-illegal/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:36:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19191 A car spotted speeding down the A3 was eventually stopped in Waterlooville – and the driver was taken to task for his tinted windows. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/speeding-a3-driver-stopped-in-waterlooville-and-takes-tints-off-his-windows-after-being-told-they-are-illegal/feed/ 0 KDX Films Hires SoakShield Creator Robert Ohman https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/kdx-films-hires-soakshield-creator-robert-ohman/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/kdx-films-hires-soakshield-creator-robert-ohman/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:07:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19186 KDX Films, a manufacturer of automotive and architectural films, has named Robert Ohman as its newest area sales representative and installation trainer. Ohman was the store manager at Missouri City, Texas’, Tint World and founded SoakShield. He begins his next chapter at KDX Films on February 27. “I am excited to join KDX and contribute […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/kdx-films-hires-soakshield-creator-robert-ohman/feed/ 0 Perseverance Through It All https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/2023-perseverance/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/2023-perseverance/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:17:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19148 I think it’s fair to say every person on earth has faced some form of adversity, forcing them to persevere. It’s no different for the small business owner. Industry veterans have faced multiple challenges. The 1980s had recessions and inflation; the 1990s a period of economic boom with its own challenges; the 2000s brought increased […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/2023-perseverance/feed/ 0 My Film Fandom https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/top-movies/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/top-movies/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:08:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19142 I love films—nano-ceramic, metalized and dyed. Of course, those aren’t the only films I follow. I’m also a massive movie fan who still believes in trips to the theater with family and friends. It’s one of my favorite ways to unwind from the day-to-day grind. Taking it Easy In a blog titled The Art of […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/top-movies/feed/ 0 Highlighting WFCT 2023’s Host City https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023s-host-city/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023s-host-city/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:53:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19135 Why Virginia Beach? This year’s International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is coming in less than eight short months. As always, show planners put effort into selecting the best city for the industry’s premier worldwide event. Scale and Growth For starters, the Virginia Beach metro is among the largest in the nation’s metros, coming […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023s-host-city/feed/ 0 A Latin American Meetup and Competition in Colombia https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/a-latin-american-meetup-and-competition-in-colombia/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/a-latin-american-meetup-and-competition-in-colombia/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:50:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19132 The Latin American Meetup took place from January 31 to February 5 in Medellin, Colombia. It was organized by Polarizados Spectra. In addition to training and certifications, there were competitions as well. Some of the trainers for the event were Alexis Figueroa or ‘El Magic,’ owner of Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing in Fort […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/a-latin-american-meetup-and-competition-in-colombia/feed/ 2 Encuentro Latinoamericano y Competencia en Colombia https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/encuentro-latinoamericano-y-competencia-en-colombia/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/encuentro-latinoamericano-y-competencia-en-colombia/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:42:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19127 El Encuentro Latinoamericano tuvo lugar del 31 de enero al 5 de febrero en Medellín, Colombia. El evento fue organizado por Polarizados Spectra. Además de ofrecer cursos y certificaciones, también realizaron competencias. Algunos de los entrenadores del evento fueron Alexis Figueroa o ‘El Magic’, propietario de Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing en Fort Worth, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/encuentro-latinoamericano-y-competencia-en-colombia/feed/ 0 Black History Month: The Career of Lawrence Williams https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:56:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19119 Lawrence Williams was 10 years old when his uncle purchased a 1993 Fox body Ford Mustang with tinted windows and a red interior. The vehicle piqued Williams’ passion for cars, which laid the foundation for a 22-year career in window film. The Foundation “I grew up around it,” Williams says of window tint. “My brothers, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/black-history-month/feed/ 0 NGS Helps Texas Schools Meet New Security Window Film Mandate https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/ngs-helps-texas-schools-meet-new-security-window-film-mandate/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/ngs-helps-texas-schools-meet-new-security-window-film-mandate/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:43:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19117 NGS (National Glazing Solutions, LLC, d.b.a NGS Films and Graphics LLC), the nation’s leading dealer-installer of retrofit glazing security solutions (3M™ Safety and Security Window Film, TRI-SHIELD®, Riot Glass®, and Ballistic Glass) is helping hundreds of school districts in Texas race to become compliant with the State’s new school safety standards. Click here to read […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/ngs-helps-texas-schools-meet-new-security-window-film-mandate/feed/ 0 Vehicle Window Tint Violation Leads to Drug Bust https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/vehicle-window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-bust/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/vehicle-window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-bust/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:41:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19115 A window tint violation led police to pull over a car on South Susquehanna Trail and ultimately find several hundred grams of methamphetamine and cocaine. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/vehicle-window-tint-violation-leads-to-drug-bust/feed/ 0 Eastman’s GM Details Acquisition and Manufacturing Developments https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastmans-european-expansion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastmans-european-expansion/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:13:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19110 Eastman Chemical Company recently announced its acquisition of Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific region. WINDOW FILM magazine caught up with Erin Bernhardt, vice president and general manager of Eastman Performance Films, to discuss the company’s latest […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastmans-european-expansion/feed/ 0 CoolVu Franchise Reaches 51 Territories in Year One https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/coolvus-franchise/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/coolvus-franchise/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:48:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19105 The FutureVu Brands subsidiary CoolVu launched a new franchise opportunity to promote glass and surface solutions in January 2022. Since then, the company has hosted six training classes at its headquarters in Marietta Ga., and opened 51 territories across the United States. I had the chance to attend and observe 2023’s first training class this […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/coolvus-franchise/feed/ 0 Roland DGA Announces Key Leadership Changes https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/roland-dga-leadership/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/roland-dga-leadership/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:34:34 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19100 Roland DGA Corporation, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines and other digital imaging technology, has announced three key changes to its leadership team under new president Amado Lara. Dan Johansen is the new vice president of sales, replacing Lara, who previously held this position. Before joining Roland DGA, Johansen, a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/roland-dga-leadership/feed/ 0 Feather Friendly and Seen Ag Form Product Partnership https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/feather-friendly/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/feather-friendly/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:25:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19098 Feather Friendly has partnered with Seen Ag out of Switzerland for the latest in bird collision deterrent technology for retrofit application. For more than 16 years, Feather Friendly has offered bird collision prevention, with more than six million square feet of the product installed worldwide. By partnering with Seen Ag to distribute their Seen Elements […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/feather-friendly/feed/ 0 American Pacific Group Invests in Media One https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/american-pacific-group-invests/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/american-pacific-group-invests/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:20:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19096 American Pacific Group (APG), a San Francisco Bay area-based private equity firm, announced that it has made an investment in Media One Digital Imaging LLC (Media One), a distributor of digital printing solutions. APG acquired Interwest Distribution Company, a distributor of automotive and building films, in December 2021. Media One, based in Garden Grove, Calif., […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/american-pacific-group-invests/feed/ 0 Tint World Orlando Expands Presence in Central Florida https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-orlando/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-orlando/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:18:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19094 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced the opening of its second location in the Orlando area. The new Tint World Downtown Orlando joins Tint World North Orlando (Longwood) to offer Central Florida a selection of automotive aftermarket services. Both Tint World Downtown Orlando and Tint World North Orlando […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/tint-world-orlando/feed/ 0 Eastman Acquires Dalian Ai-Red Technology https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastman-acquires-dalian-ai-red-technology/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastman-acquires-dalian-ai-red-technology/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:39:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19082 Eastman Chemical Company announced it has acquired Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific region. This acquisition demonstrates Eastman’s commitment to driving growth in Performance Films and the paint protection and window film markets, according to the release. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/eastman-acquires-dalian-ai-red-technology/feed/ 4 Sponsored Link: Window Film Depot Implements Initiatives to Help Texas Schools Meet New Safety Standards https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/window-film-depot-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/window-film-depot-2/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:37:00 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19088 Window Film Depot is launching initiatives to help Texas school systems meet the new safety standards the Texas Education Agency (TEA) set. These new standards are being implemented state-wide in response to the recent school shootings in the state. Learn more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/window-film-depot-2/feed/ 0 GM Awarded Patent For Auto-Dimming Windshield; Apple Granted Similar Patents https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/gm-and-apple/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/gm-and-apple/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:31:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19084 General Motors (GM) has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a windshield capable of dimming when experiencing excessive glare from oncoming vehicles. In related news, Apple has also been granted two new patents for Project Titan pertaining to “adjustable tinting windows.” GM’s Patent Details Published on January 17, 2023, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/gm-and-apple/feed/ 2 Dates Announced for International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off, 2023 and 2024 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023-and-2024/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023-and-2024/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:25:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19080 Get those calendars out and mark these dates and locations down: The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) will be held September 20-22, 2023 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. (The closest airport is Norfolk Virginia, second closest is Richmond. Both are international airports.) WFCT 24 will be held September […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/wfct-2023-and-2024/feed/ 0 Level Up Your Lobby https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/level-up-your-lobby/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/level-up-your-lobby/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:19:26 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19061 You’ve built your customer base, established a strong partnership with a reputable supplier and mastered the art of automotive, residential and commercial tinting. As you reflect on your accomplishments, you sit in a space with the potential to transform your customer experience. But where do you start? Welcome! “Today’s customer can be your high school […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/level-up-your-lobby/feed/ 1 C-Bond Systems’ Patriot Glass Solutions Division Awarded a $137,000 Security Window Film Project https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/patriot-glass-solutions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/patriot-glass-solutions/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:58:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19059 The Patriot Glass Solutions Division of C-Bond Systems, a nanotechnology company, has been awarded a $137,000 security window film project by the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). This award from SAISD comes on the heels of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed requirements to install security window film at all Texas schools. The TEA’s […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/patriot-glass-solutions/feed/ 1 Is the U.S. Economy Really Heading for a Recession? Here’s What Economists Think https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/is-the-u-s-economy-really-heading-for-a-recession-heres-what-economists-think/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/is-the-u-s-economy-really-heading-for-a-recession-heres-what-economists-think/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:54:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19057 Here’s the good news about the U.S. economy right now: Despite a wave of high-profile layoff announcements, most workers are still employed. Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of people filing for unemployment benefits fell to a nine-month low of 186,000. The unemployment rate remains at 3.5%, the lowest in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/02/is-the-u-s-economy-really-heading-for-a-recession-heres-what-economists-think/feed/ 0 January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/january-february-2023/#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:02:59 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18970 Features NFL Los Angeles Project MetWest, a full-service glass film and wall graphics company, based in Long Beach, Calif., worked closely with architectural firm Gensler and the NFL to implement their vision for a 50,000 square foot film project. The Ascension of Bird-Safety Films As many as one billion birds die each year from building […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/business-1-0-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/business-1-0-january-february-2023/#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:45:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19016 The Case for Rut Dwellers By Lyle R. Hill I’m a little reluctant—maybe even embarrassed—to admit this, but I am a confirmed rut dweller, a true creature of habit. When I find something I like or that works for me, I’m done looking. It’s just how I am, and I’m probably incapable of changing. The […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/business-1-0-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 On the Horizon January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/on-the-horizon-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/on-the-horizon-january-february-2023/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:50:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19012 2023 March 30-31 Autobahn Window Films’ National Dealer Conference Mile High Station Denver, Colo. www.autobahnwindowfilms.com April 12-14 ISA International Sign Expo Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nev. www.signexpo.org April 21-22 XPEL Dealer Conference 2023 Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas www.xpel.com/dealer-conference May 11-May 12 Glass TEXpo™ ’23 Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, Texas […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/on-the-horizon-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 New Products January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/new-products-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/new-products-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:53:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19009 Coatings Ceramic Pro Introduces Ceramic Pro Ion Ceramic Pro Ion is a two-component ceramic coating system that utilizes Ion Exchange Technology to fuse multiple coating layers (Ceramic Pro Ion Base plus Ion Top Coat) into a single, durable protected surface. This coating technology increases the strength of the atomic bond of both coatings and the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/new-products-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Film Stars January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/film-stars-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/film-stars-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:40:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19005 Kaval Vilkhu’s Fall into Film Many entrepreneurs launch businesses after years of deliberation and planning. Though Kaval Vilkhu was always passionate about cars, he entered the automotive industry on a whim. He founded Make it Shine Detailing in Ontario, Canada, in December 2007 after an energizing encounter with the detailing world. A Deep Dive “My […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/film-stars-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 News Pulse January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/news-pulse-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/news-pulse-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:14:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=19001 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s most popular news stories since our last issue? These headlines grabbed the industry’s highest attention. GM Files Patent For Display System GM Global Technology Operations LLC submitted a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a display system that can tint the windows of a vehicle. It could be incorporated […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/news-pulse-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Tint My Ride January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tint-my-ride-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tint-my-ride-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:39:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18998 Back Window Basics By Joe Doyle Welcome to 2023! It’s just a guess, but I believe I’ve heat shrunken around 10,000 windows, rear windshields (backlites), hatches and front windshields. That’s what I’m writing about today. Not the process of heat shrinking itself—that’s pretty hard to describe with just words and needs to be experienced hands-on […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tint-my-ride-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/open-24-7-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/open-24-7-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:25:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18994 Prepare Yourselves By Manny Hondroulis As the old proverb states, “what goes up, must come down.” It’s true of many things, including our economy. We’ve been hearing about a recession for months now, and it’s not unreasonable to think that we’re in one or about to be in one. You may be seeing it already. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/open-24-7-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ask-a-pro-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ask-a-pro-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:15:56 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18992 The Art of the Close By Mike Burke I’ve talked about the boom of the last couple of years as an all-you-can-eat buffet before—we picked and chose the work we wanted and became waiters and waitresses taking orders. We forgot what it’s like to go hunting and fishing to put food on the table; to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ask-a-pro-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Dear Reader January/February 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/dear-reader-january-february-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/dear-reader-january-february-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:09:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18989 The Tumultuous Twenties By Chris Collier At the beginning of 2022, I opened a year-long poll where readers could rate their top pain points of the year. The results are in, with plenty of unfortunate hurdles to analyze. Nearly 40% of respondents selected “supply chain” as their top challenge; 28.6% selected a “lack of skilled […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/dear-reader-january-february-2023/feed/ 0 Top Tools of 2023 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/top-tools-of-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/top-tools-of-2023/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:05:09 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18986 By Chris Collier It’s a new year for the film industry, and the months ahead are packed with opportunities for professional growth. The busy season is just around the bend, and so is the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2023 in Virginia Beach, Va. If adding new tools to your toolbox was your New […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/top-tools-of-2023/feed/ 0 2022’s Trials and Triumphs https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2022s-trials-and-triumphs/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2022s-trials-and-triumphs/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:00:31 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18983 By Chris Collier The 2020s are in a constant state of flux. Film business owners and managers geared up for 2023 by reflecting on their biggest hits and misses of the past year, taking a hard look in the proverbial mirror. In three words, David Francis, owner of Finishing Touch Detailing and Paint Correction in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2022s-trials-and-triumphs/feed/ 0 Flying High https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/flying-high-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/flying-high-2/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:55:30 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18979 The Ascension of Bird-Safety Films By Chris Collier As many as one billion birds die each year from building collisions. The National Audubon Society says collision-based fatalities account for 2 to 9% of all birds in North America in any given year, making “building strikes second only to feral and free-roaming cats as a source […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/flying-high-2/feed/ 0 Touchdown! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/touchdown/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/touchdown/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:40:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18975 Window Film Scores Big With NFL Los Angeles Project By Chris Collier NFL Los Angeles—the league’s new West Coast headquarters at Hollywood Park—first opened its doors on September 8, 2021. The 225,000-square-foot space includes extensive custom graphics throughout all four floors of the building. Architectural firm Gensler designed the building and the interior architecture. MetWest, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/touchdown/feed/ 0 Connecticut Senate Bill 586 Concerns Industry, Association https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/senate-bill-586/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/senate-bill-586/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:42:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18964 A bill in the senate has aroused concern for the industry. The International Window Film Association (IWFA) sent out an alert to its members concerning Connecticut Senate Bill 586, which was introduced on January 18, 2023. If passed, SB 586 will prohibit the installation of “any transparent material on the front windshield or on the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/senate-bill-586/feed/ 0 Madico on a Mountaintop: Peter Yates Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/mount-kilimanjaro/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/mount-kilimanjaro/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:36:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18959 “As a child, I was always inspired by this mountain and often saw the mountain right from my grandfather’s doorstep,” says Peter Yates, owner of Window Film Systems, a Madico dealer in London, Ontario, Canada. Yates was born in East Africa in 1959, but he didn’t get an opportunity to climb Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro until […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/mount-kilimanjaro/feed/ 0 And Then There Were Four https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/super-bowl-lvii/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/super-bowl-lvii/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:00:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18952 The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs is in the books, and four teams remain in the hunt for a Vince Lombardi Trophy: the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers. Window film comes before football, but industry professionals share a collective fandom spanning decades. Throwing a Party “Who Dat!” exclaims […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/super-bowl-lvii/feed/ 0 Latin American Meetup and Competitions for Window Film and PPF Installers to Take Place in Colombia https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/wfct-2023-meetup/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/wfct-2023-meetup/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:31:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18950 The Latin American meeting of window film and PPF installers will be held in the city of Medellin, from January 31 to February 5, 2023. The six-day event will be attended by many in the industry from all over Latin America. It will include trainings, certifications, workshops, competitions and, as the Grand Prize, the winner […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/wfct-2023-meetup/feed/ 0 Ziebart Promotes Jason Theisen to Vice President of Franchise Operations https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ziebart-promotes-jason-theisen/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ziebart-promotes-jason-theisen/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:28:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18948 Ziebart, a vehicle appearance and protection service provider, has promoted Jason Theisen to vice president of Franchise Operations. Ziebart has more than 400 locations and 1,300 service centers in 37 countries. Spending the last 18 years with the brand, Theisen started with Ziebart as a technician in 2004 in one of the corporate stores and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/ziebart-promotes-jason-theisen/feed/ 0 When Did Louisiana Start Regulating Tinted Windows, and What is the Law? Curious Louisiana Finds Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/when-did-louisiana-start-regulating-tinted-windows-and-what-is-the-law-curious-louisiana-finds-out/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/when-did-louisiana-start-regulating-tinted-windows-and-what-is-the-law-curious-louisiana-finds-out/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:26:33 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18946 Robert Stevenson has noticed windows that are tinted so dark that he can’t see the people inside in some cars on the Louisiana roads he travels, and they’ve sparked a question. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/when-did-louisiana-start-regulating-tinted-windows-and-what-is-the-law-curious-louisiana-finds-out/feed/ 0 Snoop Dogg’s Vintage Car Given Hot New Look by Alabama Shops https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/snoop-doggs-vintage-car-given-hot-new-look-by-alabama-shops/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/snoop-doggs-vintage-car-given-hot-new-look-by-alabama-shops/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:25:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18944 All DMs are not created equal. Getting a direct message from Snoop Dogg about a vintage car? Cooler than most. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/snoop-doggs-vintage-car-given-hot-new-look-by-alabama-shops/feed/ 0 Fred Zwilling’s Summer Job of 1982 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/fred-zwillings-summer-job/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/fred-zwillings-summer-job/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:51:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18936 Fred Zwilling was a 16-year-old high schooler who took on window tinting as a summer job in 1982. Now a 40-year veteran of the industry, Zwilling’s climb started in Redondo Beach, Calif. Hollywood Heights “I’m originally from Los Angeles, and it was right off the beach,” Zwilling says of the business. “I thought to myself, […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/fred-zwillings-summer-job/feed/ 6 The Art of Work-Life Balance https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/work-life-balance/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/work-life-balance/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:31:22 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18932 Work-life balance is something that I struggle with to this day. I know the cliché phrase, “Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anyone to pay me to lay on a beach and sip a margarita, so here we are. No Sleep I have […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/work-life-balance/feed/ 0 Texas Proposes Security Window Film in Schools https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/texas-education-agency/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/texas-education-agency/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:23:20 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18927 Nineteen children and two adults were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde County, Texas, on May 24, 2022. In the aftermath, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposed new school safety standards that include security film installations. The TEA’s proposed School Safety Standards rule requirements are summarized here. The proposed requirements cite […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/texas-education-agency/feed/ 0 Tint World Ranked for 10th Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/entrepreneurs-franchise-500-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/entrepreneurs-franchise-500-2/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:18:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18925 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was recognized for the 10th consecutive year as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. The 2023 Franchise 500 ranks Tint World 368th for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. “The past […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/entrepreneurs-franchise-500-2/feed/ 0 IWFA Window Film Guidelines https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/iwfa-window-film-guidelines/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/iwfa-window-film-guidelines/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:16:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18923 To help educate consumers, the International Window Film Association (IWFA) has compiled guidelines for automotive inspection, architectural inspection and bullet resistance. Keep these in mind when speaking with a window film installer company. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/iwfa-window-film-guidelines/feed/ 0 Why the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq’s Intelligent Glass Roof is a Game Changer https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/why-the-2024-cadillac-celestiqs-intelligent-glass-roof-is-a-game-changer/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/why-the-2024-cadillac-celestiqs-intelligent-glass-roof-is-a-game-changer/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:15:11 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18921 … Suspended particle technology, four-zone adjustable tint, and ambient lighting round out the key industry-first features. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/why-the-2024-cadillac-celestiqs-intelligent-glass-roof-is-a-game-changer/feed/ 0 Is the Inventory Shortage Coming to an End? https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/is-the-inventory-shortage-coming-to-an-end/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/is-the-inventory-shortage-coming-to-an-end/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:13:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18919 The inventory shortage has dragged on for more than two years now, but for shoppers playing the waiting game, it might feel more like two decades. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/is-the-inventory-shortage-coming-to-an-end/feed/ 0 One Million Reasons Not to Reinvent the Wheel https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/one-million-reasons/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/one-million-reasons/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:03:34 +0000 https://ppfmag.com/?p=1773 My name is Gabe Fletcher. As the owner of Ceramic Pro Pottstown and Detailing Growth in Pottstown, Pa., I know that success in the automotive detailing industry is about more than just offering professional services with certified products. Our business did more than $1 million in paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings and window tint […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/one-million-reasons/feed/ 1 Holly X. Biller Named President of Key Media and Research (KMR) https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/holly-x-biller-named-president/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/holly-x-biller-named-president/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:35:47 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18914 Key Media & Research, publisher of WINDOW FILM magazine, today announced the promotion of Holly X. Biller to the position of president. Biller has previously served as vice president of the company and has spent her career in positions of increasing responsibility and advancement there. Biller, 45, has been instrumental in developing KMR’s digital offerings […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/holly-x-biller-named-president/feed/ 0 New Year, New Goals?! https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2023-goals/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2023-goals/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:24:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18911 Happy New Year! 2023 is here with its fresh start and blank slate. Many of us set personal resolutions to get healthier, travel more, save more money, spend more meaningful time with others or a host of other promises. But what about setting resolutions for our business? If you did that in 2022, congratulations! Now […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/2023-goals/feed/ 0 Illegal Tint: Let’s Talk it Out https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/illegal-tint-discussion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/illegal-tint-discussion/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:15:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18908 A Palmdale, Calif., Sheriff Station published a Facebook post about illegal window tint on December 31, 2022, saying, “… On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, deputies conducted an enforcement operation focused on vehicles with front windshield tint. Many of the vehicles stopped had window tint so dark that you could not see inside the vehicle. Within […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/illegal-tint-discussion/feed/ 3 Day-To-Night Window Tinting Prepares for Grand Opening https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/day-to-night-window-tinting/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/day-to-night-window-tinting/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:01:29 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18902 Day-To-Night Window Tinting in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., announced the upcoming grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location on February 4, 2023. Owner Mike Powell founded the company in July 2011 and recently celebrated two milestones. Huper Optik recognized Powell with the 2021 Horizon Dealer of the Year award in July 2022. “Known as ‘Mr. Inspiration’ […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/day-to-night-window-tinting/feed/ 2 Watch This Color Changing BMW in Action https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/watch-this-color-changing-bmw-in-action/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/watch-this-color-changing-bmw-in-action/#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:53:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18900 Automaker BMW unveiled a pair of concept cars under the name BMW i Vision Dee during its CES 2023 event. The cars interact with drivers through color-changing panels and a front display that creates something like facial expressions. Watch Video.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/watch-this-color-changing-bmw-in-action/feed/ 0 The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/the-25-bestselling-cars-trucks-and-suvs-of-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/the-25-bestselling-cars-trucks-and-suvs-of-2022/#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:51:55 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18898 Supply issues continue to plague the industry, but these are the models that managed to reach the most buyers in 2022. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/the-25-bestselling-cars-trucks-and-suvs-of-2022/feed/ 0 A Conversation With Carlos Olazaba https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tinter-battles-2023/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tinter-battles-2023/#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:15:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18893 Tinter Battles 2023 took place last weekend at the Omni Resorts in Amelia Island, Fla. At the center of the event stands founder Carlos Olazaba—a colorful personality known as “The Texas Squeegee.” WINDOW FILM and PPF magazines caught up with Olazaba post-event to document this year’s happenings. WF: Was this your favorite Tinter Battles yet? […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tinter-battles-2023/feed/ 0 Patent Not Pending: Jeff Rutherford Granted One https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tintlight-patent/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tintlight-patent/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:55:27 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18867 Jeff Rutherford’s company, NiRoLL Lighting’s Tintlight, was granted a patent on December 20, 2022. Rutherford celebrated the milestone for the invention, which the patent cites as a “lighting apparatus and method for application of window tint to automobiles.” “Receiving this patent means I’ve passed the biggest hurdle and milestone,” Rutherford says. “Receiving this allows me […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/tintlight-patent/feed/ 1 XPEL’s Chris Hardy Discusses Wholesale Pricing Changes https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/xpel-pricing-shift/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/xpel-pricing-shift/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:50:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18870 WINDOW FILM magazine caught up with XPEL’s director of sales Chris Hardy to discuss a wholesale pricing shift and the market conditions facilitating the move. The conversation follows a social media post centered on the changing conditions, which generated 280 comments as of January 3. WF: Can you confirm the current minimum purchasing volume needed […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/xpel-pricing-shift/feed/ 0 It’s Just Noise https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/noisy-distractions/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/noisy-distractions/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:25:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18861 Small business owners face many challenges that slow down their business’s growth. One hidden challenge—distractions—can cause significant disruption in a small business. These distractions are relatively new to leaders, who must find new ways to keep team members focused on common goals. The Distraction Distractions, also known as noise, aren’t the audible noise from a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/noisy-distractions/feed/ 1 Amado Lara Appointed President of Roland DGA Corporation https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/amado-lara-appointed-president/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/amado-lara-appointed-president/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:43:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18858 Roland DGA Corporation, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, milling machines and other advanced digital imaging technology, announced that it has appointed Amado Lara as its new president. Andrew Oransky, formerly Roland DGA’s president and CEO, will continue to serve as CEO, providing strategic input while serving on the board of directors of its […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/amado-lara-appointed-president/feed/ 0 Kendal C. Watson Promoted at Hüper Optik, Autobahn and Edge https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/kendal-c-watson-promoted-at-huper-optik-autobahn-and-edge/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/kendal-c-watson-promoted-at-huper-optik-autobahn-and-edge/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:38:46 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18855 Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and Edge announced Kendal C. Watson’s promotion to a full-time territory manager. “Her passion to consistently go above and beyond to make sure our dealers receive the best possible support has been an inspiration to the entire team,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “Kendal, thank you for impressing us […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/kendal-c-watson-promoted-at-huper-optik-autobahn-and-edge/feed/ 0 Rapides Traffic Stop Shooting Shines Light on Window Tint Enforcement https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/rapides-traffic-stop-shooting-shines-light-on-window-tint-enforcement/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/rapides-traffic-stop-shooting-shines-light-on-window-tint-enforcement/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:34:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18853 James Kittling remembers Nov. 6 starting like many other Sundays during football season. He was going to watch the Saints game with his brother, Derrick. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/rapides-traffic-stop-shooting-shines-light-on-window-tint-enforcement/feed/ 0 Here’s Why the New Car Shortage Has Started to Decrease https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/heres-why-the-new-car-shortage-has-started-to-decrease/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/heres-why-the-new-car-shortage-has-started-to-decrease/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:32:36 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18851 As the automotive industry recovers from the chip shortage, car production is on the rise again, resulting in an increase in new car supply. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2023/01/heres-why-the-new-car-shortage-has-started-to-decrease/feed/ 0 Window Film Unwrapped: 2022’s Top Stories https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2022s-top-stories/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2022s-top-stories/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:21:49 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18842 As window film companies prepare to enter the third chapter of the 2020s, WINDOW FILM magazine’s team reflects on a year dominated by powerful headlines. Tractor tinting, legislative developments, new patents, employee retention and female empowerment propelled this year’s most-read stories. 1. Tractor Tinting: Is It Worth the Trouble? Decatur, Texas, is filled with farmland. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2022s-top-stories/feed/ 0 Reader of the Week: John Little https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-john-little/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-john-little/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:54:15 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18838 John Little owns All Pro Window Tinting in Decatur, Texas, and has been cooling down homes, cars and tractors for 37 years. As his industry experience nears four decades, he reflects on the ability to earn a living from window tinting. “I’m proud that I’ve made a good living, supported the family and owned property,” […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-john-little/feed/ 0 Patric Fransko Beats Cancer For Second Time https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/patric-fransko-beats-cancer-for-second-time/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/patric-fransko-beats-cancer-for-second-time/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:48:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18835 The Holidays are packed with presents, and Window Film Pros founder Patric Fransko received a significant gift right before Christmas. Industry veteran Fransko defeated prostate cancer after a bout that began in early August. The victory comes 22 years after a successful battle with stage IIIB colon cancer. “In a season where we often hear […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/patric-fransko-beats-cancer-for-second-time/feed/ 0 Accent Distributing Recognizes Employee of the Year Brad Carver https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/accent-distributing-recognizes-employee-of-the-year-brad-carver/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/accent-distributing-recognizes-employee-of-the-year-brad-carver/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:42:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18832 3M distributor Accent Distributing recognized Brad Carver as its employee of the year for 2022. Carver has worked for Accent Distributing since its inception in 2009. Before joining the team at Accent, he worked in the insurance industry in Philadelphia. At Accent Distributing, Carver wears many hats and does the job of several people, including: […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/accent-distributing-recognizes-employee-of-the-year-brad-carver/feed/ 0 How Much Does it Cost to Tint Car Windows? https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-much-does-it-cost-to-tint-car-windows-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-much-does-it-cost-to-tint-car-windows-2/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:40:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18830 Tinted windows aren’t just for aesthetics. They serve several functions that include blocking dangerous UV rays to protect passengers and reduce wear on the car’s interior materials, adding increased privacy, and keeping a car cool. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-much-does-it-cost-to-tint-car-windows-2/feed/ 0 Energy Products Distribution Announces Career Connect https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/career-connect/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/career-connect/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:58:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18823 Baltimore-based Energy Products Distribution (EPD), a distributor of 3M, Bray Windshield Protection and Bird Divert products, announced the upcoming launch of Career Connect. Equating the platform as the Indeed or ZipRecruiter of the film industry, vice president Manny Hondroulis aims to pair the right technician with the right employer amid industry-wide labor challenges. “In good […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/career-connect/feed/ 1 Reader of the Week: Joshua Miller https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-joshua-miller/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-joshua-miller/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:40:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18816 Green Valley Window Tint in Henderson, Nev., has tinted 61,455 automobiles and 12,875 homes, according to a tracker on its website. Family-owned and operated since 1983, the company houses several trophies from past International Window Film Conference and Tint-Offs. The awards are courtesy of brothers Joshua and Ricky Miller and represent the payoff from a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/reader-of-the-week-joshua-miller/feed/ 0 Film Shops Celebrate Christmas https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/film-shops-celebrate-christmas/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/film-shops-celebrate-christmas/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:35:40 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18812 Christmas is just around the bend as the film industry looks forward to time with family and friends. Reflecting on the most memorable parts of the season, window tint companies shared business plans for the holidays. “Being a Christian, I always celebrate Christmas as Christ’s birth,” says John Little, owner of All Pro Window Tinting […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/film-shops-celebrate-christmas/feed/ 0 FDC Graphic Films Recognizes Employees for Exemplifying Company’s Core Values https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/fdc-graphic-films-core-values-2/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/fdc-graphic-films-core-values-2/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:30:32 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18809 FDC Graphic Films recognized three valuable employees as Core Values Ambassadors in the third quarter of 2022 for exemplifying one or more of the company’s five core values. FDC’s Core Values are believed to be the five most important values in the way company employees live and work: integrity, kindness, resiliency, engagement and drive for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/fdc-graphic-films-core-values-2/feed/ 0 Trainer Marco Cazorla Joins Madico https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/marco-cazorla-and-madico/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/marco-cazorla-and-madico/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:09:24 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18806 Industry trainer Marco Cazorla, formerly of XPEL, announced his move to industry supplier Madico. Cazorla accepted the role this December and is gearing up for an official start date of January 5, 2023. Cazorla will assist Madico dealers by advancing their sales processes and hiring systems, in addition to tint, paint protection film and Clear […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/marco-cazorla-and-madico/feed/ 1 Amended Sea Turtle Act Would Require Tinted Glass https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/sea-turtle-protection-act/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/sea-turtle-protection-act/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:58:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18800 Window film just may help save endangered sea turtles. To mitigate the amount of light from commercial and residential beachfront properties, South Carolina Rep. Greg Hembree introduced several amendments to the Sea Turtle Protection Act that states beachfront homeowners should use tinted glass, filmed glass or shade screens on windows facing the ocean above the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/sea-turtle-protection-act/feed/ 0 Reader of the Week: Jesse Izabal https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/jesse-izabal/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/jesse-izabal/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:43:08 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18793 The WINDOW FILM magazine and PPFMag community is home to thousands of dedicated readers. That community—and its camaraderie—are displayed at each International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). This week, we launch a new series spotlighting the professionals that make our events and industry coverage possible. Jesse Izabal entered the industry in high school in […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/jesse-izabal/feed/ 0 Nicole Rubio Receives Award for Extraordinary Service to Key Media & Research https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/nicole-rubios-award/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/nicole-rubios-award/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:35:23 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18787 Nicole Rubio, marketing coordinator for Key Media & Research (KMR), the parent company of WINDOW FILM magazine and the Focus on Film newsletter, received the company’s 2022 Award for Extraordinary Service. The honor is presented annually and was named after vice president Holly X. Biller, who has been with KMR for 27 years and epitomizes […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/nicole-rubios-award/feed/ 0 Petition Calls for Bird-Friendly Film on Windows of Northwestern University Library https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/petition-calls-for-bird-friendly-film-on-windows-of-northwestern-university-library/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/petition-calls-for-bird-friendly-film-on-windows-of-northwestern-university-library/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:31:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18785 Northwestern’s Associated Student Government’s (ASG) Sustainability Committee has urged the university to apply patterned plastic film on windows at Mudd Science and Engineering Library, the site of more than 14% of annual bird deaths and injuries on campus, according to data from Chicago Bird Collision Monitors. The committee is currently writing ASG Senate legislation to […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/petition-calls-for-bird-friendly-film-on-windows-of-northwestern-university-library/feed/ 0 2023 Toyota Prius Amazes With a Hot New Body and 220 Horsepower https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2023-toyota-prius-amazes-with-a-hot-new-body-and-220-horsepower/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2023-toyota-prius-amazes-with-a-hot-new-body-and-220-horsepower/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:30:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18783 Even the base Prius hybrid now has a healthy 194 hp, and the 220-hp plug-in Prius Prime offers solar panels and a hands-free driving mode. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/2023-toyota-prius-amazes-with-a-hot-new-body-and-220-horsepower/feed/ 0 Full Throttle: A Week at Autobahn Window Films’ Houston Headquarters https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/autobahn-window-films-headquarters/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/autobahn-window-films-headquarters/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:29:39 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18756 Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and Edge’s 40,000 square-foot headquarters sits on Misty Willow Drive in Houston. WINDOW FILM and PPF magazine traveled to the Lone Star State to take in the brands’ blossoming training program and its upcoming film pattern software set to launch this January. The Studio Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/autobahn-window-films-headquarters/feed/ 1 Training Talk https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/training-talk/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/training-talk/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:03:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18751 Johnny ‘Blades’ Gonzalez of Texas Heat Tint in Huffman, Texas, recently hosted two Hüper Optik-facilitated architectural window tint training sessions in Houston. With more than 10 years of industry experience, flat glass film star Gonzalez relishes the opportunity to pass along skills and strategies to the next wave of tinters. I caught up with ‘Blades’ […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/training-talk/feed/ 0 Tate Liverpool Looks to Contra Vision for its Turner Prize Window Graphics https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/tate-liverpool-looks-to-contra-vision-for-its-turner-prize-window-graphics/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/tate-liverpool-looks-to-contra-vision-for-its-turner-prize-window-graphics/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:58:07 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18748 When one of Britain’s institutions needed a material for its window advertising to promote the Turner Prize, it looked to Contra Vision to provide the solution. Tate Liverpool, an art gallery in Liverpool, England, has been using Contra Vision Performance HD film for several years. The Turner Prize is awarded to a British Artist for […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/tate-liverpool-looks-to-contra-vision-for-its-turner-prize-window-graphics/feed/ 0 New Window Film Gift Guide Offered for Year-Round Savings https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/new-window-film-gift-guide-offered-for-year-round-savings/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/new-window-film-gift-guide-offered-for-year-round-savings/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:55:16 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18746 The warmth of the holiday season from all of the excitement of sharing good times and good food with family and friends may soon wane as colder temperatures take over many parts of North America. To help homeowners stay warm, given the harsh reality of high energy prices, the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/new-window-film-gift-guide-offered-for-year-round-savings/feed/ 0 How Effective is Window Film at Keeping in Heat? https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-effective-is-window-film-at-keeping-in-heat/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-effective-is-window-film-at-keeping-in-heat/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:53:48 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18744 Whether you’re ready or not, the colder months are here, and homeowners everywhere are looking for ways to keep the warmth in and the chill out. Cranking up the thermostat is an option, but it’s an expensive one. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/12/how-effective-is-window-film-at-keeping-in-heat/feed/ 0 PPF Projects: The 2022 Toyota Tundra https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-toyota-tundra/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-toyota-tundra/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:41:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18737 Each paint protection film (PPF) project is unique and requires various installation techniques and strategies. For that reason, WINDOW FILM and PPF magazines present a new series detailing jobs involving the latest cars on the market—and the master installers behind them. Two-in-One A 2022 Toyota Tundra received a full-body PPF wrap courtesy of Cool Dreams […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-toyota-tundra/feed/ 0 Training Time in Texas https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/training-time/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/training-time/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:23:44 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18729 In July, I traveled to San Antonio to meet with industry suppliers and dealers ahead of the 21st Annual International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Then, from September 14-16, we all took part in the most expansive WFCT to date—fitting for Texas. I make my way back to the Lone Star State to observe […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/training-time/feed/ 0 Tis’ the Season for Tax Prep https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tis-the-season-for-tax-prep/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tis-the-season-for-tax-prep/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:11:42 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18727 Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas and a new year are just around the corner. 2022 will be gone in the blink of an eye, so now is the time to prepare for 2023 tax filings. That may spark feelings of dread, panic and even anger for some. Others have been through this too many times […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tis-the-season-for-tax-prep/feed/ 1 RideWrap Releases Super Cutter Dealer Software https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ridewrap-releases-super-cutter-dealer-software/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ridewrap-releases-super-cutter-dealer-software/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:54:57 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18725 RideWrap announced the launch of software for the bike frame and fork protection industry. “Our Super Cutter software is an on-site, on-demand bike protection kit cutting solution for use in bike shops, PPF/tint shops, bike manufacturing facilities, sign shops, mobile bike service businesses or any place that is looking to offer kit creation and installation […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ridewrap-releases-super-cutter-dealer-software/feed/ 0 Louisiana Police Release Footage of Officer Fatally Shooting Black Motorist https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/louisiana-police-release-footage-of-officer-fatally-shooting-black-motorist/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/louisiana-police-release-footage-of-officer-fatally-shooting-black-motorist/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:52:50 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18723 Footage of a deadly traffic stop in central Louisiana between a Black motorist and white officer, which spiraled into a 30-second struggle on the ground before the officer fired his weapon, has been released by state police. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/louisiana-police-release-footage-of-officer-fatally-shooting-black-motorist/feed/ 0 GM Files Patent For Display System With Window Tinting Capability https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/gm-tinting-technology/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/gm-tinting-technology/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:08:18 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18720 GM Global Technology Operations LLC has submitted a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a display system that can tint the windows of a vehicle. It could be incorporated into one or more windows of a vehicle as well as navigational and driver assist systems. “By tinting several of the windows, the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/gm-tinting-technology/feed/ 0 Film Companies Celebrate Thanksgiving https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/thanksgiving-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/thanksgiving-2022/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:38:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18699 Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day packed with family, football, and, of course, a copious supply of cooked and baked goods. As the holiday season begins, film companies prepare for an end-of-year push with rest and reflection on what they’re most thankful for. Open or Closed? “We are closed Thursday and Friday to give our team […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/thanksgiving-2022/feed/ 0 Josh Buis Assumes New Role at American Standard Window Film https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/josh-buis-joins-aswf/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/josh-buis-joins-aswf/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:18:38 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18694 Josh Buis joined Scorpion Window Film in January 2011, climbing to a chief operating officer role. As 2022 comes to a close, Buis begins a new journey as vice president of international sales and private label for American Standard Window Film. I caught up with the industry veteran to discuss his football coaching career, his […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/josh-buis-joins-aswf/feed/ 0 Compensation Plans: The Pros and Cons of Each https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/compensation-plans/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/compensation-plans/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:59:43 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18691 I have met many shop owners in the industry, and we have frequently talked about compensating employees. In this article, I want to break down the compensation plans I have seen over the years. Keep in mind that the plans and positions vary, and there is no one perfect solution. I recommend that owners/managers consider […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/compensation-plans/feed/ 0 Fellers Adds Avery Dennison Automotive Window Film to its Product Offering https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fellers-and-avery-dennison/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fellers-and-avery-dennison/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:55:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18689 Fellers, a national distributor of vinyl wrap and graphics supply, has added automotive window film from Avery Dennison to its product line up. The four new product lines include an infrared spectrally selective film, Shield IR 75, and three levels of non-reflective film: NR Nano Ceramic IR, NR Pro and NR Series. All of the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fellers-and-avery-dennison/feed/ 0 Window Tint Violation Leads to Driver’s Arrest After Traffic Stop on U.S. 301 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drivers-arrest-after-traffic-stop-on-u-s-301/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drivers-arrest-after-traffic-stop-on-u-s-301/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:50:28 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18687 A window tint violation led to a driver’s arrest after a traffic stop on U.S. 301 in Marion County. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/window-tint-violation-leads-to-drivers-arrest-after-traffic-stop-on-u-s-301/feed/ 0 National Apprenticeship Week: Finding the Future of the Film Industry https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/naw-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/naw-2022/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:16:01 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18673 This week marks the eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week, a nationwide effort to recognize apprentices’ vital place in the labor force. More than two years after founding Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, Palmetto Protection Films, co-owners Matthew and Kristy Yelle reflect on an apprenticeship’s significant role in their early successes. The Grumpy Monk “Matthew and I knew […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/naw-2022/feed/ 1 Wrap of the Week: 3M 2080 Series Gloss Plum Explosion https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/3m-2080-series-gloss-plum-explosion/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/3m-2080-series-gloss-plum-explosion/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:05:45 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18664 The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE erupts on the racetrack, generating 650 horsepower from a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. The car’s externals now match its awe-inspiring internals after Sergey Yakobchak of New Layer Customs in Troy, Mich., applied 3M’s 2080 Series Gloss Plum Explosion Wrapping film to the exterior. “Doing color change wraps is always more […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/3m-2080-series-gloss-plum-explosion/feed/ 0 XPEL Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/xpel-third-quarter-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/xpel-third-quarter-2022/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:00:06 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18662 XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenues increased 31.0% to a record $89.8 million in the third quarter; gross margin percentage improved to 39.8% in the third quarter, a new high for the company; and […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/xpel-third-quarter-2022/feed/ 0 Tint World Announces Opening of New Mountain View Location https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-world-mountain-view/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-world-mountain-view/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:56:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18658 Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced the relocation of its Mountain View, Calif., operations. Under owners Abdelrahim Afaghani and Sultan Alafghani, the new updated Tint World Mountain View provides the Santa Clara area with automotive aftermarket accessories and styling and window-tinting services. “With our new location, we’re equipped […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-world-mountain-view/feed/ 0 CoolVu Franchise Honors Veterans with $2M Two-Year Commitment https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/coolvu-honors-veterans/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/coolvu-honors-veterans/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:53:58 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18656 CoolVu Glass and Surface Solutions, a provider of residential and commercial architectural window film, surface enhancements and graphics, has committed to investing $2 million to cover the franchise fees for veteran-owned franchises over a two-year period. “At CoolVu, we know veterans and first-responders are uniquely suited for roles that call for leadership and teamwork,” says […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/coolvu-honors-veterans/feed/ 0 Fayetteville Police: Five Pounds of Drugs and Two Guns Found During Stop https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fayetteville-police-five-pounds-of-drugs-and-two-guns-found-during-stop/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fayetteville-police-five-pounds-of-drugs-and-two-guns-found-during-stop/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:51:52 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18654 During a stop for a window tint violation Saturday afternoon, a Fayetteville police officer discovered the situation was much bigger. The officer said he found nearly five pounds of drugs and two guns in the suspect’s vehicle. Click here to read more.

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/fayetteville-police-five-pounds-of-drugs-and-two-guns-found-during-stop/feed/ 0 Dear Reader November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/dear-reader-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/dear-reader-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:43:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18561 A Career in Window Film By Chris Collier I graduated from Georgia College and State University with a mass communication degree, and I am very much a believer in the power of the college experience. It entails so much more than just a piece of paper. A degree equals connections and real-world experiences in a […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/dear-reader-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 Business 1.0 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/business-1-0/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/business-1-0/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:30:05 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18581 The Impala By Lyle R. Hill ‘‘Read the sign for me, Grandpa. C’mon, Grandpa, what does it say? Please, Grandpa.” Jake loves the zoo. It’s probably his favorite place on earth. “Okay, little guy. The sign says that the animal we’re looking at is an African impala and that it can run very fast. Not […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/business-1-0/feed/ 0 Film Stars November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/film-stars-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/film-stars-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:25:41 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18578 Champions League: Meet the 2022 Tint-Off™ Champions Architectural Film 1 Josh Miller Green Valley Window Tint, Henderson, Nev. “I install flat glass every single day so that definitely helps,” Miller said. “I definitely feel a lot more comfortable now that I’ve come and competed a couple times. You wouldn’t think it even though you do […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/film-stars-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 State of the Market November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/state-of-the-market-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/state-of-the-market-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:17:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18576 Window Film Sector Shows Signs of Positivity in Uncertain Economy By Nick St. Denis Note: This issue of Window Film magazine premieres a new department called State of the Market, which focuses on economic factors that affect the window film industry. The U.S. economy has put out mixed messages for much of 2022, creating high […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/state-of-the-market-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 Editor’s Choice November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/editors-choice-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/editors-choice-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:12:25 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18574 A San Antonio Snapshot By Chris Collier Welcome to the first edition of Editor’s Choice, a closer look at industry happenings throughout the many social media Groups. This issue’s spotlight belongs to Josh Welch of MixxFlixx Media, who photographed his way through his first International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). “It was a great […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/editors-choice-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 News Pulse November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/news-pulse-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/news-pulse-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:10:53 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18571 What were WindowFilmMag.com’s most popular news stories since our last issue? These headlines grabbed the industry’s highest attention. 1 The Inflation Reduction Act Extends Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credits As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) signed into law on August 16, 2022, residential energy efficiency tax credits have been extended through […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/news-pulse-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 Tint My Ride November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-my-ride-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-my-ride-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:09:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18569 Hand Cutting 101 By Joe Doyle Welcome back! I have been hand-cutting tint for cars since 1985, and I’d like to share some things I’ve learned along the way. Gaining an Edge I remember cutting a perfect piece for the driver door and hoping I could do it again for the passenger. Looking into the […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/tint-my-ride-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 Bottom Line November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/bottom-line-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/bottom-line-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:44:13 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18567 How to Gain Site Traffic and Customers with Google What happens when a potential film customer starts typing into Google Search? You have a say, and it’s all about optimizing your website’s presence in search results. Here’s how to capture customers when they’re using Google Search to find window film information and installers nearby. Visibility […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/bottom-line-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 The New Products of the 2022 SEMA Show https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-sema-show-products/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-sema-show-products/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:41:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18623 The 2022 SEMA Show wrapped up on Friday, November 4, serving up a new slate of products and services for window film industry professionals. Installers and business owners returned to their shops with future successes in mind. “We have some new products,” said Pierre Chraghchian, CEO of American Standard Window Film. “On the flat glass […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/2022-sema-show-products/feed/ 0 Open 24/7 November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/open-24-7-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/open-24-7-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:39:19 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18565 Thirsty for Training By Manny Hondroulis In my 20 years in the window film and paint protection film (PPF) industries, I’ve recognized a real thirst for “training.” I put the term in quotes because many industry members consider training to be just hands-on installation. Perhaps because, generally speaking, that is the training that is widely […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/open-24-7-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 Ask a Pro November/December 2022 https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ask-a-pro-november-december-2022/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ask-a-pro-november-december-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:37:17 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18563 How to Become a Business Super Power By Mike Burke Not everyone wants to be a business super power. Some people are happier finding their low key niche and doing a great job by themselves or with a few employees— and that’s perfectly okay! But if you do want to supercharge your business, there are […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/ask-a-pro-november-december-2022/feed/ 0 A Sin City Slideshow https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/a-sin-city-slideshow/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/a-sin-city-slideshow/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:18:21 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18593 The SEMA Show is home to an automotive industry propelled by restyling and car care accessories—namely window film, paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coatings. The West Hall featured dozens of annual exhibitors, and it was a lot to take in. Let’s scroll through my event camera roll and re-live the event in full focus. […]

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]]> https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/a-sin-city-slideshow/feed/ 0 Avery Dennison Named as Newest Member of Vinyl Sustainability Council https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/the-vinyl-sustainability-council/ https://windowfilmmag.com/2022/11/the-vinyl-sustainability-council/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:12:02 +0000 https://windowfilmmag.com/?p=18591 The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, has welcomed Avery Dennison as its newest member. VSC membership is reserved for organizations taking a leadership role to advance sustainability throughout the vinyl industry, according to the council. “Collaborating with leaders of different sectors within the vinyl industry is […]

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