In an effort to encourage homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient, a window film provision was added to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009. Under the new policy, homeowners who have film installed by December 31, 2010, can earn a tax credit of 30 percent of film cost with a maximum [...]
It’s a sad, but true fact, scammers will take on just about anyone, anywhere in any industry. Over the past few years many glass shops have learned to spot signs of these callers as companies all over the country have fallen victim to different phone scams. In fact, just last summer two glass shops in [...]
Fahad Almuzaini, distributor for Geoshield products in the Gulf Coast Countries, recently established a second location in Al-Hasa Saudi Arabia. Faisal Bin Sultan will act as general supervisor for GeoshieldHasa, which will specialize in the installation of the company’s ceramic solar control window films for automotive, commercial and residential applications.
Burns Mulhearn, president of Geoshield, tells [...]
Solar-X of Sarasota, Fla., an American Society of Interior Design (ASID) industry partner, recently completed the first of what company officials hope to be many donated installations of Panorama® window film on a home rehabilitated by Habitat for Humanity in Sarasota. Lyman G. MacNutt, president of Solar-X of Sarasota, tells WINDOW FILM magazine that his [...]
Finding ways to diversify their operations has helped many in the window film industry stay afloat during slow business periods. And many will agree to do is involves finding ways to give customers something that they can’t find elsewhere, i.e., more bang for their buck. Architectural and decorative film products are value-added options that have [...]
On January 1, 2010 roughly 5000 spectators will watch nearly 500 people take a plunge into the frigid Lake Ontario. This is all part of the annual Courage Brothers’ Polar Bear Dip in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, a charitable event organized by brothers Todd and Trent Courage, owners of Courage Distributing. All net proceeds will be [...]
Bekaert Specialty Films LLC (BSF) has announced the appointment of industry veteran Lawrence Constantin as its new regional manager, Americas. According to the company announcement, the new role for Constantin, a longtime Solar Gard executive who has held top positions with the European Window Film Association, highlights BSF’s investment in growth and its efforts to [...]
Finding ways to save on energy costs has becoming increasingly important when it comes to commercial building owners. And window film applications are among the many design features that can help reduce those costs. As a way to help window film manufacturers ensure the energy performance levels of their products, the National Fenestration Rating Council [...]
At last week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas several window film exhibitors and attendees alike commented on the notable absence of San Diego-based manufacturer Solar Gard® as an exhibitor. Company officials, however, say the decision to forgo exhibiting was not due to budget cuts or the slow automotive market. Instead, it was part of the [...]
New window film, paint protection, tools and other equipment pieces are on display by some exhibitors this week at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) show taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
To learn more about what’s happening at the show view the video for an exclusive look at the show floor.
