Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion With Wilmington Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its growth in North Carolina with the opening of a new store in Wilmington, the company announced. Tint World Wilmington will provide automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window-tint solutions, automotive paint protection film, audio and video, wheels and tires, detailing, and more. The new store is owned… Continue reading Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion With Wilmington Location

Meyer Distributing Partners With Bestop on Exclusive Jeep Soft Top

Meyer Distributing has formed an exclusive partnership with Bestop to promote its new Jeep Wrangler JK Ascent Soft Top, the companies announced. Made from lightweight black diamond material, the Jeep topper offers front-row open-air access via its flip-back Sunrider panel, the company said, and is designed to allow users to opt for a seasonal top… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Partners With Bestop on Exclusive Jeep Soft Top

Tint World Forms Partnership With ZZ-2

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has formed a new partnership with ZZ-2, a provider of OEM technology integration solutions, the company announced. “Working with Tint World offers a unique opportunity for us to reach customers with our high-quality products and continue driving growth in the North American market,” said Tiago Sperandio, vice president of ZZ-2.… Continue reading Tint World Forms Partnership With ZZ-2

Tint World Expands With New Washington State Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has expanded into a new market with its first location in Washington state, the company announced. Tint World Bremerton, owned by father and son team Lewis and Nate Pollack, will provide drivers and automotive enthusiasts in central Washington with auto aftermarket accessories and styling services, including window tint and advanced… Continue reading Tint World Expands With New Washington State Location

Tint World Opens New Connecticut Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Brookfield, Connecticut, the second location in the state, the company announced. Tint World Brookfield is owned by military and law enforcement veteran, and automotive enthusiast Jamil Payne, the company said. The franchise will offer selection of aftermarket products, including solutions for window tint, paint… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Connecticut Location

PPG Appoints New VP of Automotive Coatings

PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza as vice president of automotive coatings, effective July 17, the company announced. Bellezza, who will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president of the industrial coatings segment, succeeds Vincent Robin, who has announced his intent to retire. Bellezza will support PPG’s continued focus on improving sustainability for automotive customers… Continue reading PPG Appoints New VP of Automotive Coatings

Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Urban Workshop is a successful makerspace in Costa Mesa, California.

This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt the industry desperately needs tradespeople of all stripes—everyone from CNC machinists to welders. We skipped a whole generation as we sent everybody off to college and university to get a degree, and that decision is now coming back to… Continue reading Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

Stallion 4×4, an arm of aftermarket retailer Quadratec, has launched an online storefront for 2021-23 Ford Bronco parts and accessories, the company announced. The new website, www.stallion4x4.com will feature products and content for Bronco owners, as well as product reviews, recommendations and industry news. “With the return of the venerable Ford Bronco, we wanted to… Continue reading Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

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

WeatherTech Extends Laguna Seca Naming Rights

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech to continue as naming rights partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the organization announced. The new agreement will extend through 2028. WeatherTech became the title sponsor in July 2018 for its initial five-year involvement, the company said. The five-year term supports… Continue reading WeatherTech Extends Laguna Seca Naming Rights

Ceramic Coating

Ceramic coatings help make a vehicle’s paint depth and color pop like a freshly waxed car. (Photo courtesy XPEL)

This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Customers who view their accessorized vehicles as shining stars will want to keep them looking their best year after year. Enter ceramic coating, a long-term way to preserve and enhance paint finishes that can be offered as a professional service. Attractive to… Continue reading Ceramic Coating