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December 19, 2005
- Madico Signs On as Sponsor of International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference
- Dark police car windows hide the public's protectors
- Mayor says he will investigate police vehicle window tinting
- Tinted window fails test even though it's factory-installed
- Bekaert Expands Asian Operations with Opening of Manufacturing Plant in Suzhou, China
- Applied Films acquires Vacuum Coating Technologies
- XPEL Dealer Approval Continues at Brisk Pace
- Buyers beware during tax holiday on energy efficient products
- Energy Assistance Programs and Tax Exemptions
- Government considering national energy conservation programs
- Southwall Technologies Inc. Announces Peter Salas as New Director

November 1, 2005
- Big Move: Will SEMA's new initiative change the aftermarket's landscape?
- XPEL Introduces Repair and Replacement Road Hazard Warranty Program
- ‘Tint Doctor’s’ persistence pays off
- Al-Qaeda in N. Florida? Commissioner says so
- Racin' Gypsy: 40TH ANNUAL THUNDERBOAT REGATTA
- Tint bill includes jail time
- Lawmakers pass bill to address high heating costs

October 14, 2005
- Hurricane Center director urges stronger statewide building code
- Elite Films Distributing joins HanitaTEK Window Films
- Tint Warranty Peeled from Customer
- Applied Films to Report First Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Financial Results
- Where bullets fear to tread
- Asahi Glass To Establish Plant in UK for Making "Fluon®ETFE"
- Auto glass tinting expert adds second Solar Shades

September 30, 2005
- Hurricane Touches Window Film Companies
- Cocaine ring posing as window tint shop busted
- Deloitte & Touche LLP Report on Special Engagement by Ace Completed
- Question to Window Film magazine
- Crackdown goes after windows darkened with special material
- Lamination for car windows 'can avert injury'

August 2005
- Window-protecting film popular remedy
- Bush Signs Energy Bill into Law; Impact on Window Film Industry Unclear
- 2006 Tint Law Hits Consumers Now
- 800 being prosecuted daily for tinted cars
- Australian Window Film Company Opens Doors to American Tinters
- Reflectiv Seeking Distributors
- Upset At Seafair Races
- Window of opportunity
- Window film is easy to install, will help lower year-round energy bills
- Dispelling some myths about hurricanes

July 2005
- Tinting laws change in July
- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has clarified the controversy surrounding the window-tint law which took effect last week
- CPFilms Offers Paint Protection Film
- HanitaTek Rolling Out New Products
- Car's window tinting lands Lansing man in court
- Senate votes to ease limits for tint on vehicle windows
- XPEL nearly doubles dealer base
- Vigorous hurricane season expected to strike United States

May 2005
- New tint law being enforced
- Committee approves backgrounds checks on windows tinted for medical reasons
- Enpro Distributing Completes Safety Film Project On All KinderCare Learning Center Locations
- Window tint issue remains unclear
- Effective July 1, those heavily-tinted windows in cars won't pass state inspection
- Analysis: Hurricane preps lagging
- Window films a hit for commercial & retail properties
- Home show shows off hurricane safety products
- Glass windows are your weakest security and safety link
- Window Preparation Cuts High Utility Costs With GILA Window Film
- Day in the life of a window tint installer
- Don't Be Fooled By Hurricane `Film-Flam' Warns Window Protection Expert Steve Sabac

April 2005
- Tinted bus windows darken safety issues
- ACE Security enters automotive market
- The Association of Independent Art Glass Studios Gaining Momentum, Sets Schedule for Conference
- Taking a Shine to Work
- New laws, if not budget, set to go
- Tasteful window film gets its place in the sun
- AIMCAL winners have it all
- Removing solar window film

February 2005
- 2005 IWFE Tint-Off Sees Several Firsts
- FilmShield provides the solution to facade snag
- Car Window Tinting Rules Revised
- Youngsters in Race to Take Car Blinds Off
- Cruiser upgrades
- Four Funds Invest $5 Million in Research Frontiers

January 2005
- Manufacturer Q&A: IWFE Gives Industry Chance to Talk Frankly with Manufacturers
- IWFA Photo Contest Deadline Approaching
- BlastGARD Window Protection Film Prevents Flying Glass from Becoming a Deadly Terrorist Weapon
- Solutia product has big showing at auto show in Detroit
- PG&E rebates encourage energy conservatio