A survey of Window Film magazine readers, along with its sister publications, USGlass, AGRR and Door and Window Manufacturer magazines, shows that 62 percent of industry representatives hope to see the New York Giants win the upcoming Super Bowl this Sunday in Indianapolis. However, the numbers were a little closer when it came to who industry representatives [...]
Madico has taken more of its window film distribution into its own hands. The window film manufacturer has purchased select assets from The Enpro Group, including the distribution rights of Madico products in 16 states. “The Enpro Group has been successfully distributing Madico products for over 30 years and we have truly enjoyed this long-standing [...]
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is informing customers about some specific benefits of using window film. In a press release, the IWFA explains to consumers that in the winter months the sun’s lower positioning can create more glare problems in buildings. The association goes on to say that using window film can help alleviate glare [...]
Window tinting and car audio automotive styling franchise, Tint World, announced a license has been awarded for a new franchise location in Charlotte, N.C. The announcement follows November’s news that new franchise locations were also awarded licenses in Greenville, Fayetteville and Wilmington, N.C. The license was awarded to Paul Hostage, a young entrepreneur who also [...]
Tina Czar, events manager for Key Communications Inc., parent company of WINDOW FILM magazine, has been recognized with the company’s annual Holly X. Carter Biller Award for outstanding employee performance. Debra Levy, president of Key Communications, presented the award to Czar on Friday, December 16, during the company’s annual Christmas party. “Tina loves Key Communications [...]
Tis the season to snag a great deal. While Black Friday sales were all the rage for bargain shoppers, window film shops are cashing in on the Christmas commercial season as well. Coupons in newspapers, gift certificates and upgrades are just some of the tools that shops are employing to bring the customers in the [...]
Madico Window Films has purchased distribution rights from SGT Distributors and opened a new company-owned service center in Windsor, Conn. The new center will distribute to Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. The location will make it possible for Madico to offer one-day shipping for [...]
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for the first-ever nationwide ban on the use of all personal electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The safety recommendation specifically calls for the 50 states and the District of Columbia to ban the nonemergency use of portable electronic devices (other than those designed to support [...]
New leadership has been announced at 3M in energy conservation. Tim Thornton was announced as the new business director for the division. Thornton previously worked for 3M as director of global sales and marketing operations for the electronic solutions division (ESD) and in the industrial and transportation business. He has also previously held Six Sigma [...]
The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2012 has been scheduled for September 20-22 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Auto Glass Week™ also will be held concurrently. Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby and Louisville Sluggers, will be hosting the window film industry with its share of history and entertainment. Returning [...]
