AP Corp., a window film and graphic solutions company, acquired Wilmington, N.C.’s, Carolina Solar Security, a certified 3M Prestige Dealer that has served coastal North Carolina for 35 years. Luke McLawhorn, general manager of AP Corp. N.C., AP Corp.’s North Carolina entity, looks to impact the state.

“It’s been an incredible journey since I joined the team in 2018,” McLawhorn says. “Bill and the AP Corp. team have allowed me to grow more than I ever imagined. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the North Carolina expansion as the general manager and partner.”

The 3M team welcomes AP Corp.’s expansion. James Passage, 3M CSD, says, “We’re excited to have AP Corp. join the 3M Window Film family in Wilmington, N.C., through the acquisition of Carolina Solar Security. AP Corp.’s reputation at building end-user awareness is well known, and we’re confident that it will strengthen our foothold in the Wilmington market. We’re looking forward to the partnership.”