Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Charlotte-Matthews, North Carolina, under the ownership of Roy and Erica Morelock. This marks the fifth Tint World franchise location to open in the state. “North Carolina has proven to be a great location for the Tint World… Continue reading Tint World Expands in North Carolina
Tag: Restyling
Keystone Automotive Operations Adds Scosche Industries to Lineup
Keystone Automotive Operations has added Scosche Industries to its Mobile Electronics category, the parts distrubtor announced. Scosche Industries is a multi-generation, family-owned and operated company that specializes in mobile electronics and automotive accessories. Based in Southern California, the company serves over 50 countries with more than 4,000 unique products. The Scosche product line consists of… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Adds Scosche Industries to Lineup
Vinyl Application Experts Featured at Upcoming Online Panel Discussion
On Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps is an online event focusing on vinyl applications, including wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools, and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast solutions for all surfaces and climates. The keynote of this session will be a 10 a.m. kick-off… Continue reading Vinyl Application Experts Featured at Upcoming Online Panel Discussion
Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories to Lineup
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of A.R.E Truck Accessories to its line card and stocking inventory. A.R.E Truck Accessories specializes in designing and manufacturing truck caps and hard tonneau covers in the U.S.A. A.R.E’s lineup includes the new Fusion tonneau cover, which provides a paint-to-match finish in a tri-fold cover, as well as a… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories to Lineup
Lecarra Steering Wheels Now Available at Motor State Distributing
Motor State Distributing has added Lecarra Steering Wheels to its expanding vendor product line, the parts distributor announced. Lecarra (LEC) offers American-made steering wheels and accessories produced with designs ranging from classic muscle to nostalgic to modern. Its selection of distinctive steering wheels, leather wraps and custom horn buttons allow for virtually limitless options, while… Continue reading Lecarra Steering Wheels Now Available at Motor State Distributing
Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Mutoh announces it has teamed up with WRAPSESH, a shop that specializes in a wide variety of vinyl wrap services, and Fellers Inc, a wrap supply company, to give away a Mutoh ValueJet 1624X eco-solvent printer. WRAPSESH is upgrading its printer, so the one being given away is the original, custom-wrapped printer that helped WRAPSESH go from being… Continue reading Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Upcoming Online Educational Session Focuses on Vehicle Wraps and Vinyl
WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps takes a deep dive into wraps and vinyl applications on Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WRAPSTECH will explore vinyl applications, wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast solutions for all surfaces and climates. Get access to expert advice, tips,… Continue reading Upcoming Online Educational Session Focuses on Vehicle Wraps and Vinyl
Firstech Partnering with Custom Sounds & Tint
Firstech has announced that Compustar and DroneMobile products will now be sold and installed at all Custom Sounds & Tint retail locations in Texas, Missouri, Illinois and Oklahoma. Custom Sounds & Tint has over 20 retail locations in cities such as Austin, San Antonio, St. Louis and Oklahoma City. Each location’s staff will receive direct… Continue reading Firstech Partnering with Custom Sounds & Tint
‘Back to School’ in 2020 More Likely to be in a Car than a Bus
Back to School during the 2020 pandemic may have a silver lining for shops that offer accessories aimed at family vehicles. Digital automotive marketplace Cars.com has shared new data revealing parents’ decisions on safe back-to-school transportation this year. Nationwide, 39% of parents say they are sending their children back to school this fall for in-person… Continue reading ‘Back to School’ in 2020 More Likely to be in a Car than a Bus
AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
AkzoNobel, a paints and coatings manufacturer, has appointed John Griffin to the position of regional commercial director for automotive and specialty coatings in the Americas, effective Aug. 1, the company announced. Griffin started his career as a materials engineer before moving into the paints and coatings manufacturing industry. He joined AkzoNobel in 2000 and has… Continue reading AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the sixth time. It ranked No. 3611 on the list for 2020. Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, which first offered franchise opportunities in 2007, was first recognized by… Continue reading Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies
2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV—including the all-new Calligraphy model—began arriving at Hyundai dealerships earlier this summer. The 2021 Palisade underwent significant content repackaging to give buyers of all trim levels added comfort and convenience while streamlining shopper trim selections, Hyundai says. Much of the former Drive Guidance package, including features such as a 10.25-inch navigation… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment is hosting a virtual auto upholstery and trim industry trade show, the company announced. The virtual trade show will be held throughout the first week of November on Facebook Live. The event will also feature the announcement of the NC Auto Interior of the Year award. Further details will be… Continue reading NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show
Tint World Expands in Florida
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Boca Raton, Florida, under the co-ownership of Mike Rogers and Mike Halperin. The new store is the 15th Tint World location in Florida and serves the Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Kings Point and Delray Beach areas. “Mike… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Florida
Madico Undergoing Company Reorganization
Madico, a manufacturer of window film, coating, metallizing and laminate solutions, has announced that the company is undergoing a reorganization. The reorganization, the company says, is designed to accelerate new product development and innovation in the window film and specialty solutions segments. Jeffrey Plummer has been named the senior vice president and general manager to… Continue reading Madico Undergoing Company Reorganization