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Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge’s 2025 Dealer Conference: Award and Competition Winners
David Kratz, CEO of Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge, awarded notable dealers during 2025’s Dealer Conference at The Factory Atlanta in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, Autobahn hosted its second annual window tint and PPF competitions. (Nazir Award): Eliu Albelo (Autobahn...
Eliu Albelo Honored With Nazir Award of Excellence
Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge are proud to announce Eliu Albelo, Owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Fla., as the recipient of 2025’s Nazir Award of Excellence. Named in honor of Faisal Nazir, the prestigious award recognizes those who have made their mark...
Jason Teasley Wins WFCT 2024’s Automotive Tint-Off™ Competition
Jason Teasley, Owner of Tint Pro and Accessories in Lowell, Arkansas, placed first in the Automotive Tint-Off™ Competition at the 2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT). 2024’s showdown at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,...
Two Autobahn Dealers Expand Presence in Idaho
DarkStar Tinting in Post Falls, Idaho, and Exclusive Quality Tint in Caldwell, Idaho, have expanded their respective operations. Both Autobahn Dealers opened up their first brick-and-mortar locations. DarkStar Tinting (Post Falls, Idaho) “I’ve never done anything like...
Pro Tint and Apparel Hosts Architectural Window Film Training Course
Pro Tint and Apparel recently hosted a two-day architectural window film training course at its facility in Hartwell, Ga. The course covered the ins and outs of solar control film (day one), and security film (day two). Training Together The following window film...
‘El Magic’ Snags Second at Inaugural Installer Challenge
Alexis Figueroa (‘El Magic’), Owner of Autobahn Dealer Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing in Fort Worth, Texas, placed second at the inaugural Installer Challenge from March 15-17, 2024, in Plain City, Ohio. Hosted by 44Tools, the competition saw 24 window...
Winners Out West: Dealers Triumph in Tacoma
“To be recognized for something that I do daily was eye-opening,” says Charlie Kremer, Owner of MC Window Tinting in Alsip, Ill. “I’ve been in the industry for nearly a decade, and awards have never been on my radar. I’m grateful to even be considered." The 2024...
Autobahn Holds Inaugural Window Tinting/PPF Competition
Congratulations to the winners! Autobahn’s Inaugural Window Tinting Competition 1. ByeongYeol Park, the Owner of Korea-Tinter in Gwangju, South Korea 2. Eliu Albelo, Owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Fla. 3. Kyle Whalen, Co-Owner of Pro Tint and Apparel in...
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge Announce 2024 Dealer Awards
David Kratz, CEO of Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, awarded notable dealers at the 2024 Dealer Conference at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, in Tacoma, Wash., on March 5, 2024. (Autobahn) • Regional (West): Starlit Tint • Regional (West): Humboldt Auto Styling •...