Eastman Performance Films, under its LLumar brand of window film and paint protection film, has extended its sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team for three additional seasons, the company said. The sponsorship will run through 2026. LLumar will be a primary sponsor… Continue reading LLumar Extends Hendrick Motorsports Sponsorship
Tag: PPF & Vinyl
Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is reopening its Greensboro location following an ownership change and renovation, the company announced. Tint World Greensboro is the second Tint World location in North Carolina owned by Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman, and Candi Krueger. The new ownership group also hired a new general manager, Chris Bivens, to operate… Continue reading Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership
Wrapmate Completes Majority Investment in Wrapify
Wrapmate, an online platform for buying and selling wraps, has completed a majority investment in Wrapify, a marketing advertising agency that wraps rideshare vehicles, the companies announced. The investment aims to allow the companies to provide for customers more effectively, the companies said, while also supporting a combined network of nearly 2,000 car wrap installers.… Continue reading Wrapmate Completes Majority Investment in Wrapify
PPG Launches Joint Paint Films Venture
PPG is launching a new paint and clear film solution for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture formed with entrotech, the company announced. PPG will retain a majority stake in the joint venture, the company said. Specific financial and ownership terms were not disclosed. “This joint venture will… Continue reading PPG Launches Joint Paint Films Venture
Avery Dennison Marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month with Sun Protection Tips
Skin Cancer Foundation and its Corporate Council member company Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions are recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, the organizations announced. To mark the annual initiative, Avery Dennison is highlighting the benefits of daily sun protection, including the use of automotive and architectural window film, the company said. According to the Skin… Continue reading Avery Dennison Marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month with Sun Protection Tips
Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Wrap and graphics industry professional Blake Madsen has joined the Avery Dennison team of wrap trainers, the company announced. Madsen has over 15 years of experience in the in the wrap and graphics industry, and has earned various accolades, including seven industry certifications. He also become Avery Dennison certified in 2016, the company said. Madsen… Continue reading Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Tint World Expands in Texas
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Benbrook, Texas, the company announced. Tint World Benbrook, owned by Mike Richards, offers drivers throughout the Fort Worth area automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, the company said. Richards is also the owner of Tint World locations in Grapevine, Texas, and Rowlett,… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Texas
Eastman Announces 2022 LLumar SelectPro National Dealer of the Year
Eastman has named Josh Elliott, owner of Autoplex Restyling Centers in Loveland, Colorado, as the winner of the 2022 LLumar SelectPro National Dealer of the Year award, according to Window Film magazine. The 2022 honorees were recognized at the 2023 Elite Dealer Conference, recently held in Carlsbad, California. Click here for the full story from… Continue reading Eastman Announces 2022 LLumar SelectPro National Dealer of the Year
Red Clay Graphics & Signs: Sending a Message
This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In a market heavily saturated with competition, it’s personal touches and unique offerings that can help set a business apart and create lasting connections. This approach has helped Erin Ricks, owner and lead designer of Red Clay Graphics & Signs, create a… Continue reading Red Clay Graphics & Signs: Sending a Message
Eastman Acquires Ai-Red Technology Co.
Eastman Chemical Company has acquired Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific region, the company announced. This acquisition demonstrates Eastman’s commitment to driving growth in performance films and the paint protection and window film markets, the company said, and… Continue reading Eastman Acquires Ai-Red Technology Co.
Window Film: True or False?
This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP. It’s not just consumers who have questions when it comes to choosing the right window film for their vehicles. Professionals may not always have all the answers, either. To help, tint manufacturers and suppliers clear up some common misconceptions and separate fact from… Continue reading Window Film: True or False?
Hexis Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners
Vinyl graphics manufacturer Hexis has announced the winners of its 2022 Hexis Photo Contest, the company announced. The contest asks installers to submit photos featuring applications of its adhesive films, which includes an automotive category. The winners were chosen based on the following criteria: Respect of the theme and the category Originality of the photo… Continue reading Hexis Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners
FELLERS Adds Avery Dennison Window Film to Product Lineup
FELLERS, a national distributor of vinyl wrap and graphics supply, has added automotive window film from Avery Dennison to its product line-up, the company announced. The four new product lines include an infrared spectrally selective film, Shield IR 75, and three levels of non-reflective film: NR Nano Ceramic IR, NR Pro, and NR Series. “With… Continue reading FELLERS Adds Avery Dennison Window Film to Product Lineup
Avery Dennison Releases 2023 Training Schedule
Avery Dennison has released its complete 2023 training program schedule, which includes a session for installers seeking training and instruction in Spanish, the company announced. The Graphics Solutions Supreme Wrapping Film training class scheduled for Nov. 15-16 was specifically created for the wrap installer seeking training and instruction in Spanish, the company said. Additionally, the company… Continue reading Avery Dennison Releases 2023 Training Schedule
Avery Dennison Announces SEMA Show Demonstration Schedule
Avery Dennison will showcase its new product lines and host a full slate of product demonstrations at the 2022 SEMA Show, the company announced. In addition to exhibiting its lineup of wrapping films, paint protection films and window films in booth #52119, the company will have a team of company experts on hand to answer… Continue reading Avery Dennison Announces SEMA Show Demonstration Schedule