International company V-Kool, with U.S. officers in Houston, has opened a retail kiosk in Dubai at the brand new Mirdif City Centre. At the new kiosk, customers can get an automobile tint overhaul while they spend the day shopping at stores inside. The facility is a fully operational coating bay located in the parking area. [...]
U.S. Film Crew (USFC) based in Pittsburgh continues to expand by opening three new locations across the country. The company is opening new offices in Washington, D.C. and San Antonio, and also upgraded its recently opened headquarters in Pittsburgh. Leading the new locations will be Alex Potter as the director of operations for the Washington [...]
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear discussions that focus on topics of being carbon negative and having a carbon footprint. But just what, exactly, does this all mean? Simply put, carbon negative is when the net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with an organizational unit, product, service or process are zero, while a carbon [...]
3M Renewable Energy Division announced the appointment of Alison Schell as the new energy conservation business director. Schell joined 3M in 1987, as marketing coordinator for the company’s Australia Performance Materials and Solar Film businesses. “We are very pleased to add Alison to our fast growing division. She has been a part of the 3M [...]
Erickson International, Las Vegas based manufacturer of American Standard Window Film, announced that Scott Boettcher is its new sales representative for Arizona. Boettcher has 22 years of window film experience, and in his new role will be responsible for supporting existing business and developing new opportunities for professional dealers. Beginning his career as an installer [...]
Pittsburgh-based U.S. Film Crew (USFC), recently donated time and materials to enhance the safety of a Greater Works Christian School in Monroeville, Pa., by installing more than 1,000 square feet of security film to the windows facing the courtyard. According to a company announcement, USFC president and chief executive officer Glenn Yocca, who has had [...]
XPEL Technologies Corp. based in San Antonio has announced results for the year ended December 31, 2009. Ryan Pape, XPEL’s chief executive officer, stated, “Over the past year, excluding the non-cash loss on the sale of our Canadian subsidiary, we have achieved net income profitability from continuing operations for the first time as a public [...]
Solutia Inc. has acquired Novomatrix, a maker of high-technology performance window films for the automotive aftermarket and architectural applications for residential, commercial and industrial properties. The acquisition of Singapore-based Novomatrix from MAFLP Investments Limited and Globamatrix Holdings for $73 million was financed through existing cash and did not require additional third-party financing. “This acquisition strengthens [...]
3M held its annual dealer meeting in Phoenix, March 3-6. More than 200 3M window film dealers in attended the event. Those attending the event had the opportunity to learn about new products, review sales and marketing strategies and share best practices. They also heard from a variety of speakers, including Michael Vickers, author of [...]
CPFilms Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc., announced what it is calling a groundbreaking new film product. The EnerLogic™ series is the latest addition to the Vista™ line-up of architectural window films, and features a patent-pending, low-E coating. The company says EnerLogic window film adds up to 92-percent more insulating power to existing commercial [...]
