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 [...]

Renowned multicultural marketing and business trends expert, Kelly McDonald, will explore who the customer is and is becoming at the International Window Film Conference. Her session, “Understanding the Customer of the Future,” will take place Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed up a brown bag workshop that will take a deeper [...]

Exterior Window Film Prestige, 3M’s new product line just released in the United States, will feature three film grades, Exterior PR40, Exterior PR70 and Exterior PR90. The three film grades were created to block up to 99.9 percent of UV rays. The three films are applied to the outside of glass to reduce thermal stress [...]

The International Window Film Association (IWFA) has unveiled a new website and logo for the association. The IWFA, which just recently emerged from a self-propelled transformation, developed a new logo to represent what it feels is a symbol of commitment to its membership. “Over the past year, the IWFA has gone through a pretty considerable [...]