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Kelly John Forges a Name in Flat Glass
In 2017, 24-year-old Kelly John was in the middle of a major life transition, stepping into the construction field as an Insulation Crew Supervisor. His dream of becoming a professional window tinter was suddenly put on hold after a family member’s health issue pulled...
Koren Erickson Carves Out a 20-Year Career
Koren Erickson was just 16 years old in 2003 when he got his hands on a roll of automotive window film and a how-to-tint video on VHS. An uncertain high schooler with more questions than answers, he wasn’t just searching for a career—he was searching for stability....
Headfirst Not Halfway: The Eric Jean Way
When Eric Jean, Owner of Alabama’s 12 Volt Techs, told his wife, Sonia, he was adding a mobile detailing division to the business, she gave him a look he’d seen more than once. “She said, ‘Honey, I think you’ve got enough on your plate,’” Eric says, laughing. “But...
Harnessing the Haze: Tylor Solis Transforms His Trajectory With Tint
Tylor Solis’ phone was buzzing nonstop at Edge’s 2025 Dealer Conference in Atlanta, Ga.—long before he was named one of three Edge Dealer of the Year award winners. “My wife kept texting, ‘Did you win? Did you win?’” Tylor shares. “When I won the award, she was the...
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...
Stephen Cuevas’ Search
At 17, Stephen Cuevas dropped out of high school and made two big promises to his mom. “I had a big head,” he admits. “I told her, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll get my GED, and everything will be fine.’” But life hit hard from 17 into his early 30s. “My 20s were a nightmare,”...
Vernon Ball’s Journey of Grit and Growth
Social media has united thousands of window film industry professionals, creating a space where installers connect through the highs of busy seasons and the lows of slow seasons. It’s where successes are celebrated, struggles are shared, and window tinters—new and...
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,...
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