Jeff Welch snorted his first line of cocaine in a tent under the stars at Talladega Superspeedway in 1995. He was 21 and his initial deep-dive into darkness was a hazardous leap that lead to two-decades-worth of consequences. Those struggles, however, were not without their rewards. Today, Welch is a successful owner of a Georgia […]
Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced promotions for team members Tegan Watson, Shelby King and Cindy Haralson. Tegan Watson was promoted to operations coordinator. “During her time with us, Tegan has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to our company’s mission,” chief operating officer David Kratz […]
My favorite part of my job at WINDOW FILM magazine is having the privilege to share your stories. After connecting and talking with Todd Smith, owner of TintSmith in Lawrenceville, Ga., at the Hüper Optik and Autobahn Window Films Dealer Conference, I was excited to share the story of a fellow Georgian. Taking a Gamble […]
Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced its newest territory manager in Brodie Mathews, president of DeCo Tint, PPF, Wrap and Tint America in Arvada, Colo. “We are thrilled to welcome Brodie Mathews as the newest member of our team,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “As a territory manager, Brodie brings with him […]
The Rack is a bracket system designed to securely hold window tint, paint protection film (PPF) and vinyl rolls. Creator Cory Ashby, owner of Classic Shades in Evansville, Ind., says it’s his answer to fumbling with film boxes between installations. “It holds the film rolls, and they look nice and neat, so it’s not cluttering […]
Autobahn Window Films, Hüper Optik and Edge announced its newest territory manager in Hannah Leigh Adams. “We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Leigh Adams has joined Autobahn, Hüper Optik and Edge as a territory manager for the Southeast region,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “Hannah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to […]
Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and Edge announced Kendal C. Watson’s promotion to a full-time territory manager. “Her passion to consistently go above and beyond to make sure our dealers receive the best possible support has been an inspiration to the entire team,” says chief operating officer David Kratz. “Kendal, thank you for impressing us […]
Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and Edge’s 40,000 square-foot headquarters sits on Misty Willow Drive in Houston. WINDOW FILM and PPF magazine traveled to the Lone Star State to take in the brands’ blossoming training program and its upcoming film pattern software set to launch this January. The Studio Hüper Optik, Autobahn Window Films and […]
In July, I traveled to San Antonio to meet with industry suppliers and dealers ahead of the 21st Annual International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Then, from September 14-16, we all took part in the most expansive WFCT to date—fitting for Texas. I make my way back to the Lone Star State to observe […]
Autobahn Window Films, a provider of automotive window film and paint protection film (PPF), announced the upcoming launch of Disruptiv Patterns in January 2023. “Our goal in creating Disruptiv Patterns is to inspire a new mindset, providing a platform where creators have the ability to monetize their creations and collaborate with other artists to create […]
