Starting today, forgotten film roll plugs have a renewed purpose. Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge’s new Plug Back Program allows industry dealers to submit their old roll plugs for reimbursement—regardless of the brand. The idea came to life during a phone call between Brandon Mills, owner of DarkStar Tinting in Post Falls, Idaho, and David Kratz, CEO of Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge.
“I called and asked because what does it hurt?” says Mills, who brainstormed the idea after observing film packaging remnants in his home. “I explained to him that this is one more thing that could set the brands apart from everyone else. You don’t have anyone buying your plugs back—basically buying your trash. Now, we’re not just tossing them out. They’re re-purposed.”
Mills has been an Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge dealer for nearly a year.
“It’s cool that we’re encouraged to get ahold of Kratz if we have any questions,” Mills says. “Having a CEO of a company who is engaging with his people is awesome to see. He was competing at Window Film Revolution’s 2023 Family Reunion. Who else does that? He’ll talk to you like a normal person.”
How the Plug Back Program Works
1. Gather Your Plugs: Collect all your unused or obsolete plugs from any manufacturer. Don’t worry about the brand—we accept them all.
2. Submit for Reimbursement: The buy-back option will be available on the dealer stores as a regular item. Simply log in to your dealer account and add to cart. We’ll quickly assess their value and offer you a $.25 credit per plug.
3. Free Shipping: We’re committed to making this process easy for you. We’ll cover the shipping costs to send your plugs back to us by providing an electronic pre-paid label.
4. Get Paid: Once we receive your plugs, we’ll send you your payment promptly. It’s that simple—earn money while contributing to a greener planet.
Why Participate in the Plug Back Program?
• Sustainability: By participating in the Plug Back Program, you’re actively reducing plastic waste.
• Easy and Convenient: Send us your plugs, and we’ll handle the rest—from shipping to reimbursement.
• Universal Acceptance: No matter the brand, we accept plugs from all manufacturers, so you can declutter responsibly.
• Earn Money: Receive a $.25 credit for every plug you send. It’s a win-win—earn cash and help the environment.
Store Links:
• Autobahn
• Edge
Editor’s Note: Do you have an innovative idea with the power to push our industry forward? Please reach out to Chris Collier, Director of Communications at Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, at CCollier@autobahnwindowfilms.com for potential collaboration. We can’t wait to hear from you!