Window film was recently the topic of discussion on a popular home improvement radio station. Darrell Smith, executive director of the International Window Film Association (IWFA) was interviewed on “At Home with Gary Sullivan,” where he explained the importance of window film. “The IWFA has an ongoing outreach program to media outlets across the nation, [...]
The FILM’d video newscast, produced by Window Film magazine, is one of three national finalists for the category of Webcast Series for the prestigious Azbee Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ (ASBPE). The magazine was also nominated in this category last year and was named the Gold Award winner. The Azbee is [...]
Jim Abbott, professional baseball player and motivational speaker, will deliver the Wednesday keynote address at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., on September 18, 2013. He is scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. about how to overcome obstacles and challenges [...]
Editor’s Note: Window Film magazine is marking the days until the 2013 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ by introducing this year’s exhibitors with company profiles. Over the next few weeks, we will continue profiling companies you will see on the show floor—be sure to stay tuned. We are excited to welcome 44Tools.com, also known [...]
Stow, Ohio-based Mactac® Distributor Products has partnered with nonprofit organization Portraits of Hope to help motivate hospitalized and disadvantaged children through public art works. The duo plans to wrap 31 emergency service vehicles in Aspen, Colo., with more than 35 rolls of Imagin® JT5529BFD bubble-free adhesive vinyl, donated by Mactac. Certified installers recently began wrapping [...]
Fullerton, Calif.-based Service Group Distribution (SGD) recently announced it is new agreement to distribute Pentagon Window Films’ safety and security, automotive and architectural window film lines. The deal makes SGD the exclusive U.S. distributor of Pentagon films. “We are extremely happy to be bringing the Pentagon Window Films line to the United States. Pentagon films are [...]
What if newly constructed buildings had 25 percent less glass than their older-model counterparts? The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) currently is circulating an addendum to one of its standards that would do just that. The standard in debate is ASHRAE 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings. An [...]
With the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) just a little more than three months away, now is the time to book your hotel room and get the best rate. Our host hotel, the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina will offer IWFC guests a discounted room rate of $129 USD per night plus [...]
It’s the busy season, both for the window film industry and Window Film magazine. In addition to our everyday coverage, we’re also prepping for the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (IWFC) in Tampa, which certainly ups the ante for our typical daily workload (but we’re happy to do it)! While some of you may [...]
Patric Frankso has been appointed chief marketing officer for Interwest Distribution Co., effective today. Fransko recently resigned from Service Group Distribution and Zola Tools Distributing. “Last Friday, the 24th, Patric and I sat down and started discussing the possibilities of him working on a consulting basis with marketing opportunities for Interwest … by the end [...]
