Black Optix Tint has appointed Jeff Stark as its new brand president. Stark brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in the automotive and franchising industries. He will focus on improving franchisee profitability, strengthening operations and expanding the company’s nationwide franchise network. Founded in 2014, Black Optix Tint provides automotive, residential and commercial […]
CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions says it plans to provide solar window film and installation for 25 Homes For Our Troops houses in 2027. The company said it has completed installations at five specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans this year, with a sixth project scheduled. CoolVu recently became a national partner of […]
Key Media & Research, publisher of WINDOW FILM magazine, has hired Tom Herron to serve as editor of WINDOW FILM magazine and its Focus on Film e-newsletter. Herron began his career as a newspaper reporter before moving into marketing, communications and business development. He spent 18 years at the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), where […]
XPEL has opened a headquarters, warehouse and training center in São Paulo, Brazil, expanding its operations and providing local dealers with direct access to the company’s products and technical support. “This investment demonstrates our confidence in the demand for our products in Brazil and our commitment to supporting the incredible growth opportunities we see in […]
Tint World ranked No. 4,519 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, according to the company’s Oct. 27 announcement. Tint World reported 40% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. The automotive styling and window tinting franchise also ranked No. 18 in the automotive category. The company reported more than $100 million […]
PPG has announced the expansion of its PPG Stream paint protection film distribution network and a new partnership with Saint-Gobain. The agreement adds Solar Gard Automotive Window Tint, Clearshield Windshield Protection Films and ComputerCut film-cutting software to the portfolio of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture between PPG and Entrotech. The products will be […]
Panorama Pro dealers gathered in San Diego recently for Solar Gard’s 2026 dealer meeting. According to the company, the event brought together some of the industry’s most successful professionals to celebrate achievements, share ideas and strengthen relationships that drive the Panorama PRO network forward. Dealers were able to go behind the scenes with tours of […]
by Tom Herron Elmer Rubio got into the window film industry after having his own windows treated. The installer offered him several options, but didn’t show him physical samples. The final result was different than what he expected. “At night, the windows looked shiny,” Rubio says. “I researched it and learned that the film’s interior […]
General Formulations (GF), a global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive media, film and laminates, announced the addition of Andrew Plowman to its sales team. As regional sales manager covering the Mid-Atlantic, including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C., Plowman brings a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial leadership and customer-focused experience. Plowman has more than […]
Garware Hi-Tech Films has signed an MoU with Lubrizol to jointly develop and manufacture advanced TPU-based film solutions. Backed by a ₹118 crore investment, this initiative enables backward integration for its premium Paint Protection Film (PPF) business, which is projected to expand EBITDA margins by 150-200 bps and boost total PPF capacity to over 600 […]
