The International Window Film Association (IWFA) has announced its use of several social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to engage consumers in discussions on the benefits of installing film. “We see the combination of our social media and web pages, along with articles in traditional media channels, as an integrated ‘one stop shop’ [...]
Hanita Coatings recently appointed Ilanit Bar-Ze’ev as the new head of its window film business unit. Bar-Ze’ev brings nine years of managerial experience in sales, finance, marketing and business development from Phoenicia, a Guardian subsidiary and manufacturer of float glass and fabricated glass products. “Ilanit Bar-Ze’ev brings rich and relevant experience from her previous position [...]
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) announced the result of its recent board of directors’ election. John P. Parker, owner of National Security and Window Filming was re-elected president of the nonprofit industry association. Parker will lead a strong organization with the help of other IWFA members elected to board officer positions. They include: Jim [...]
Energy Products Distribution (EPD) has announced its hiring of Ron Stephens as its in-house installation trainer. This is a new position for the 28-year-old company. Stephens will be responsible for coordinating and conducting EPD’s paint protection film (PPF), window film and vinyl wrap training in addition to coaching current installers through difficult installations. “EPD is [...]
Right before the holiday season, Pittsburgh-based U.S. Film Crew was contacted to complete a 15,000 square foot solar film install on a five-story medical office building looking for energy savings in a mere three weeks. Company president Glenn Yocca says he and his team were up to the challenge.
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) reached 55 in the fourth quarter of 2012, increasing five points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the highest reading since the first quarter of 2004. An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to [...]
A new study release by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University shows an overall revitalization of the nation’s housing stock is underway. According to The U.S. Housing Stock: Ready for Renewal, foreclosed properties are being transformed, sustainable home improvements are increasing in popularity, older homeowners are retrofitting their homes to accommodate their [...]
Ziebart International Corp. (ZIC) has announced several management promotions. Daniel C. Baker has been promoted to president of Ziebart Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of ZIC. He will be responsible for running the company’s U.S. franchise operations. Baker joined ZIC in 1988 as a regional sales manager. His 30 years of previous experience includes serving [...]
The U.S. Census Bureau is in the process of conducting its Economic Census, taken every five years to look at the American businesses and the economy. Forms, which are required by law by those who received them, are due February 12. The census looks at a range of information, such as operational and performance data—such [...]
U.K.-based Invicta Window Films has announced its involvement with a restoration project geared at protecting the Charles Dickens Museum in London. “Notably, the Invicta UV film used to protect the Charles Dickens Museum exhibits is optically clear, but will reduce UV light transmission by over 99.5 percent measured at 380 nanometers, thereby dramatically reducing the [...]
