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In addition to the exhibitors, attendees and competitors who took part in the 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, this year’s event also brought in a new crowd: families. Kids of all ages took part in Family Day and learned about the film industry. In our final video, take a look at what Family […]
American Window Film officially made its 24th acquisition in late July, purchasing the Phoenix-based company A Better Tint. For CEO Matthew Darienzo, his company’s growth reflects the whole industry’s potential. “The industry is in a good spot right now, which means there’s room to grow both for us and the rest of the industry,” he […]
The 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ has concluded in San Antonio. The annual event returned to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center for three days of unique networking experiences, celebrations, in-depth educational content and intense competitions. Window Film magazine roamed the convention center throughout the show, capturing moments as the film community came […]
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Window Film magazine celebrated Hall of Fame inductees Chris Brooks, vice president of Kauff’s Signs, Wraps & Tint, and Erik Devash, founder and CEO of Tint Wiz, in a special luncheon during the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™. The luncheon took place on Aug. 27 in San Antonio. Read more about the inductees’ acceptance […]
In addition to the exhibitors, attendees and competitors who took part in the 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, this year’s event also brought in a new crowd: families. Kids of all ages took part in Family Day and learned about the film industry. In our final video, take a look at what Family […]
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Tint Takes
By Abby Bowman
Editor, Window Film Magazine
Touching Home BaseJust like that, another International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is done. The colors of the show floor, the electric energy of the competitions, and the opportunities at sponsor booths now exist only in our memories. And what a memorable event it was. That’s especially true for the competition winners, whose names will go […]
The Art of Film
By Matthew Darienzo
CEO, American Window Film
There Is No Secret Place to Find Great InstallersOne of the questions I hear most often from other window film business owners is, “Where do you find installers?” I wish I had a great answer. After years of hiring across multiple markets, we still have not found a secret source of experienced installers who are ready to step in and get to work. […]
Changing Tides
By Kristy Yelle
Co-owner, Palmetto Protection Films
When Growth Means Letting GoGrowth is usually described in terms of addition: more revenue, more customers, more employees, more territory and more services. We celebrate the new things we add to our businesses because addition feels like progress. But some of the biggest periods of growth in our business haven’t come from adding something. They’ve come from deciding what […]
Behind the Tint
By Sean Gill
Owner, The TintMan Gill LLC
Uh-Oh, there Goes the Glass!Not too long ago, my first new body-style Charger rolled into the shop bay. It had frameless windows and a hatchback, and I was excited for what I anticipated would be a straightforward job. Boy, was I wrong. I decided to switch up my typical approach to this job. I usually start with the passenger […]
Ask a Window Film Expert
By Mike Burke
Founder of Sun Stoppers
Stop Managing the Noise and Start Hearing the Music: Part 2Last week, we looked at the challenges shop owners face as they’re essentially managing two businesses. Now, let’s talk about some solutions. Maybe You Need Two Phones This next idea isn’t for everyone, but it’s worked well for many of the owners I coach. You can literally carry two phones: one for your business, and one for everything else. […]
Detailing Growth by Gabe Fletcher
By Gabe Fletcher
Owner, Ceramic Pro and Detailing Growth
Getting Your Detailing Business Ready for AEO, AI Summaries and LLM MentionsThe automotive detailing and protection industry is in the midst of a significant shift in how customers find and choose shops. With 65% of searches now ending without clicks and artificial intelligence (AI) overviews showing up in 16% of Google desktop searches, your business has to adapt, or risk disappearing from where customers are looking. […]
