With one week left before the International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference™ contestants are making final preparations for their trips to Memphis. This year’s Tint-Off features a variety of contestants, ranging in age, experience and location. One of the veteran competitors, George Nevarez Jr., owner of Precision Films of Nashville, is at peace as the [...]
The IWFA has announced the first winners of the Dealer Survey Sweepstakes. For the first two weeks Clayton Kimbrough of Performance Tint of Columbia, Md., and Bob Boswood of Auto Trim Design of Fairbanks, Alaska, won an iPad. “We congratulate these winners and appreciate the offers of their survey information to assist the IWFA in [...]
John Crowe, president of Saint-Gobain’s global abrasives business, was announced at the end of August as the new president and chief executive officer of Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Corporation. He succeeds Gilles Colas who will be returning to the Saint Gobain’s Paris headquarters as senior vice president in charge of global strategic developments. Crowe will also [...]
Two new items have been donated by Solar Gard to the silent auction being held during the International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference in September. The company has donated a Filmhandler® and a heat lamp display. The 72” Filmhandler to assist in minimizing waste and improving efficiency. This slitter makes precise horizontal and vertical cuts on [...]
The International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference is weeks away and the deadline to sign up for accreditation is quickly approaching. Keep in mind that accreditation is valuable in many ways, but particularly because: It legitimizes your company—having the backing of the International Window Film Association (IWFA) may give you the leg up over your [...]
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) has kicked off one of its major initiatives to significantly increase membership at the Dealer level. They are asking dealers to complete a short survey to help the association better understand the needs of its members and the industry. The survey is available on the IWFA website and will be [...]
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast today. According to preliminary reports, the earthquake’s epicenter was in Mineral, Va., approximately 50 miles from Stafford, Va., where the offices of Key Communications Inc., publishers of Window Film magazine, are located. Staff members there are all safe and accounted for, but many were stunned by the [...]
Things are happening in California and window film companies should be taking notice. Just as Florida has become the benchmark state for hurricane codes and protection, California sets the standard for energy legislation. The state has been active in working to combat global warming. In 2008, California officially enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act of [...]
For those looking to become a stronger dealer, the International Window Film Association’s (IWFA) accreditation testing will be available at the upcoming International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference. With a discount off the normal rate for both members and non-members alike, the accreditation testing is a way to increase credibility with customers and refresh technical [...]
The rules and regulations and score sheet for the 2011 International Window Film Tint-Off are now available online. The Tint-Off, which is taking place September 15-17 in Memphis, Tenn., will feature automotive tinters from around the world competing for the title of, “World’s Best Automotive Tinter.” All Tint-Off info is available online, including how attendees [...]
