A Prescott, Ariz., elementary school is now a safer place to work and learn due to newly-installed security film and attachments on the exterior and interior windows of the building. Tempe, Ariz.’s, Total Protection Films completed the 1,100 square-foot, four-day project with two installers and a prepper/helper. Project Profile “The school received a construction grant […]
Each paint protection film (PPF) project is unique and requires various installation techniques and strategies. For that reason, WINDOW FILM and PPF magazines present a new series detailing jobs involving the latest cars on the market—and the master installers behind them. Two-in-One A 2022 Toyota Tundra received a full-body PPF wrap courtesy of Cool Dreams […]
WINDOW FILM Magazine celebrates Women’s History Month by profiling some of the amazing women of film. Bernice Berry, Pure Luxury Tint and Detailing Services, Chandler, Ariz. Bernice Berry was a divorced, homeless mother of two who, by the age of 23, had endured and ended an abusive marriage involving drugs and violence. Berry then began […]
Dwight Lopez Sr. opened Dwight’s Auto Glass in Southern Arizona in 1986. Today, his son Dwight Lopez Jr. runs the same company, which has expanded to four locations in the 36 years since it opened. “It’s good to do both so that we keep the business in-house,” says Dwight Lopez Jr., of his company, which […]
AT&T shut down its 3G network yesterday, signifying the beginning of the end for technology that launched when the BlackBerry was in vogue in 2002. With Verizon and T-Mobile planning similar phase-outs, what’s ahead for the film industry? “We’re Sorry; You Have Reached a Number That Has Been Disconnected or is no Longer in Service.” […]
Precision Window Tinting Co. of Clovis, Calif., spent a combined $20,277 on Google Ads in May, June and July 2021. Today, an estimated 75% of the company’s leads are generated from the online advertising platform during summer months. Owner Jeff Spraetz says the ads shift with local happenings. Where to Spend Money “They have an […]
Impact Security, LLC., based in Marietta, Ga., announced that it has acquired MTI Shield, LLC. of Glendale, Ariz., in an all-stock deal. Additional financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Impact Security is a manufacturer of specialty security glass and glazing systems, sold under the DefenseLite® and BulletShield™ tradenames. MTI Shield is a manufacturing […]
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 […]
America observes Veterans Day this Thursday by recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. servicemen and women who have shaped the country’s foundation. From Florida to Oklahoma to Arizona, the film industry honors the service of past and present heroes by giving back. “Veterans Day is a day to recognize the sacrifice of those […]
The window film industry is nuanced with segments of differentiation for shop owners to incorporate into their service offerings. Flat glass work is one such area of contrast. Mike Powell, owner of Day To Night Window Tinting in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., has seen his sales double since he added flat glass in 2019. Day To […]
