Las Vegas is a neon-laden landscape drenched in diversity. The desert city’s casinos, restaurants and attractions provide tourists with escapism and entertainment. SEMA is housed within the city’s colorful streets and it’s where window film professionals gravitate for one shared objective—growth. “The window film industry is capitalism at its best,” said Darrell Smith, executive director […]
The 2021 SEMA Show arrived amid a lingering pandemic and uncertainty over whether or not the event would take place. Window film companies are noting lighter crowds and less congested aisles this year, but sometimes less is more. “It’s odd—obviously, the foot traffic is way down than it normally would be,” said Aaron Miller, director […]
The auto industry has held its breath amidst pandemic-fueled inventory and chip shortages. At the same time, dealers of certain aftermarket services have been trying to catch theirs. Eastman Performance Films, LLC (Eastman) has heard the same message from their independent network of authorized dealers across the U.S.: business has been “better than ever” during […]
As the Airbus A321-200 (321) began its descent into Dallas, the warmer-than-usual October sunshine spilled into seat 24A—my aerial observation point of The Lone Star State. The clouds faded and the Dallas Cowboys’ three-million-square-foot stadium stood tall. Thousands of feet above AT&T Stadium—or ‘Jerry World’—I watched fans funnel into the behemoth for game day on […]
AAPEX and the SEMA Show, the two events that make up the automotive aftermarket industry’s trade gathering during the first week in November, have released information regarding health and safety measures for their respective events in Las Vegas, Nev. • AAPEX (November 2-4, Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum): The co-owners of AAPEX— the Auto Care […]
The Association of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) recently honored Window Film magazine with its AZBEE Awards, recognizing the magazine’s editorial excellence in a variety of categories. The magazine won a regional and national bronze award for its Webcast Series, which was produced by assistant editor Emmariah Holcomb and video producer Chris Bunn, during the SEMA […]
The European Window Film Association (EWFA) hosted its annual networking luncheon at this year’s SEMA Show on November 7, 2019. The luncheon’s participation continues to grow each year, according to the association. It attracted more than 30 high-level participants from 11 countries. Guests had the opportunity to gain new connections and collaborate within the window […]
For many exhibitors, the second day of the SEMA show was just as busy as the first, as there were just as many packed booths and hands-on demos that filled the convention center. Targe Industries focused on its ClearPlex film, which not only protects the windshield, but it also protects the driver. According to the […]
This year’s SEMA show had no signs of slowing down on day two. Between packed booths and hands on demos it was easy to see why Vegas was the place to be on Wednesday, as there was a little bit of everything for attendees. New Technology CCL Design let its attendees have a hands-on experience […]
SEMA opened yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing in exhibitors from all aspects of the film industry and tens of thousands of attendees. This year, several manufacturers focused on their dealers, from investing into new equipment to building relationships. If you couldn’t make it this year, we’ll be bringing you coverage of the […]
