Forbes recently named its Global 2000 list, with four big-name players in the window film industry making the list. 3M was the highest-ranked company related to window film on the list, making the list at 193. Saint-Gobain, manufacturer of Solar Gard, followed closely behind at 260. Eastman Chemical Co., maker of LLumar Window Film, was [...]
Famed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford Fusion, will be making a special guest appearance at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ on Wednesday, September 18th to kick-off the competitions at the Tampa Bay Convention Center. The well-known driver, brought to you by 3M, will meet attendees and sign autographs [...]
Editor’s Note: Window Film magazine is marking the days until the 2013 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ by introducing this year’s Supporters with company profiles. Over the next few weeks, we will continue profiling each of the six Supporters you will see on the show floor—be sure to stay tuned. Once again 3M is [...]
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 [...]
St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M has announced it is restructuring its business groups. Window film will now fall under the newly created electronics and energy division. “The change is a natural outcome of our strategy to increase relevance to our customers and to broaden our presence in the markets we serve,” says Inge Thulin, 3M chairman, [...]
Avery Dennison and 3M have dissolved their agreement to allow 3M to purchase Avery Dennison’s Office and Consumer Products division for $550 million. Both companies announced October 3 that the deal would not go forward. “While we are disappointed with this turn of events, we remain focused, as always, on investing in product innovation and [...]
In conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Industrial Partnership, 3M recently hosted a workshop on energy-efficient manufacturing which was attended by representative from 30 regional companies. The workshop offered information on 3M’s energy management strategies as well as tools and resources to help reduce costs and environmental impact. “Our top-level leadership has [...]
Former owner of Pacific Window Films (PWF) Robert “Bob” Niger has found a new career in professional golf. After spending more than 20 years in the window film industry, Niger found success in golf after his retirement. He placed in the top 81-player field at the 3M Championship Golf Tournament in Blaine, Minn., on August [...]
Editor’s Note: Window Film magazine is marking the days until the 2012 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ by introducing this year’s Supporters with company profiles. Over the next few weeks, we will be profiling each of the six Supporters you will see on the show floor—be sure to stay tuned. 3M is once again [...]
3M dealers were presented with awards at the company’s Window Film Dealer Conference which took place in San Diego, Calif., this month. More than 200 dealers attended and joined the company in recognizing 3M’s top dealers. Columbia Filters, Inc, of Rutherford, N.J., was recognized as the National Dealer of the Year. Sun Control of Minnesota, [...]
