The first window tinting projects were completed around the beginning of World War II by a company that manufactured tint films. But the history of window tint really takes off in later years. Window tinting can be installed on the outside or inside of glass windows, either on vehicles or in homes. Many people tried…
Riots Inspire Demand for Storefront Security Window Film
There has been much civil unrest across the country following the police-involved deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. People have been protesting, rioting in the streets, and destroying property for several weeks, which has inspired many business owners to install security window film. Film installers in St. Louis have done more work to protect…
Rapid Growth Projected for Solar Window Film Market
Despite somewhat sluggish consumer adoption, a recent report by Lux Research suggests that the global market for solar control window film is set to almost double in the next three years. What is currently a $479 million dollar industry is projected to reach $863 million by 2018. The environmental revelations of the past twenty years…
Facility Managers Seeking Green Upgrades
Commercial buildings are the world’s leading energy consumers and are responsible for more than 40 percent of the pollution in the environment. To get this under control, facility managers and property management companies are looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. A building’s energy systems can undergo high-efficiency updates, and the occupants…
Our Own Jared Gray Awarded Panorama Dealer Of The Year
Portland, Ore.— Pacific Window Tinting’s co-owner Jared Gray was recently named the 2012 North American Dealer of the Year by Panorama, Solar Gard’s premium line of window film. The award was given during Solar Gard’s annual National Dealer Meeting in Orlando, Florida in March….
Window Tinting Protects downtown properties
While some of our work goes to beautify interior glass with frosted finishes, etched finishes and colored tints, a large proportion of what we do goes unseen. Much of the time, our crews install window film which protects workers in the event of opportunistic thieves who think to smash through a window, or vandals that…
Market News
USFC Supplies Safety Film for Area School; Window Film Magazine 05/13/2010 Window Film Included in House-Passed Home Star Legislation; Window Film Magazine 05/07/2010…