FutureVu Brands Inc. and Coating Solutions Group LLC invest in a new joint venture company, creating Performance Films and Coatings International LLC (PFCI), a full-service window film supplier and distributor focusing on value-add window film products and specialty coatings serving the architectural and automotive segments. PFCI will be the exclusive worldwide distributor of CoolVu Automotive […]

FutureVu Brands subsidiary CoolVu launched a new franchise opportunity to promote glass and surface solutions in January 2022. Since then, the company has hosted three training classes at its headquarters in Marietta Ga., and opened 27 territories across the United States. “The retrofit architectural films and graphics markets are booming,” says FutureVu Brands CEO Jeff […]

Window Film Depot (WFD) is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Marietta, Ga., and has been serving the United States since 1992, marking this year as its 30th anniversary. In honor of celebrating 30 years of business, Window Film Depot’s founder Jeff Franson and president Krissy Mosby shared the release of a special edition […]

FutureVu Brands, Inc. (FVB) has been established as the operating umbrella for industry-leading brands that serve the energy, security and interior enhancement needs of the retrofit automotive, commercial building and residential market segments. Founded by Jeff Franson, former President and CEO of Window Film Depot, FVB was formed to fuel the performance of the brands […]

Window tinter Donnie Dixon was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The CoolVu team organized a fundraiser named “Day in the Bay” to bring the community together and show its support for Dixon and his family. The fundraiser was promoted before and during the 2021 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ in Orlando, […]

Window Film Depot (WFD), a window film installation contractor, today announced the promotion of Krissy Mosby to president. She succeeds Jeff Franson, who founded the business along with family members, Chris Sullivan and Stephen Franson, in the early ‘90s. “I am excited to take on this role and to lead WFD into this next stage […]

Security is a hot topic in 2021. WINDOW FILM magazine discovered the role of security film in the breach of the U.S. Capitol in January. In the aftermath, a tense political climate persists and so do the potential crimes it generates. DefenseLite®, a security glazing system designed to mount onto existing glazing, is one of […]

“As a business we’re pretty much functioning as we were [prior to COVID] with a bunch of modifications,” explained Jeremy Dobbins, CEO at Climate Pro. “We’re here, doing well and thriving.” Chris Robinson, CEO at the Tint Guy, had a different experience with the coronavirus in the beginning, as he pointed out that Atlanta, Ga. […]

“I want to be an open book and share how my business operates and hopefully there will be some nuggets in here that can help provide clarity on the path you’re currently on,” said Jeff Franson, Window Film Depot CEO and president. Franson’s virtual presentation Build a Remarkable Business as Part of a Remarkable Life […]

“For me, the most important factor is how long the company has been in business offering the product or service that I need from them,” says Kyle Owen, owner of Clear Bra Indy, as he highlights key points to look for while you’re supplier-shopping. “If the company is relatively new with a product or service, I look […]