Training With Industry Veteran George Nevarez
“I’m training someone to do better in this industry,” says George Nevarez, Training Coordinator at Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge. “I show all of the different installation methods. Some people can do one method, while another person can do another. I feel like I’m passing on the torch to the next generation.” Training in Action […]
Views From Virginia Beach: WFCT 2023’s Finale
It’s the third and final day of this year’s International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT) in Virginia Beach, Va. Chris Collier, Director of Communications for Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, caught up with attendees and team members to discuss various elements of the show. Huper Optik’s Coffee Bar “I love good coffee, so I […]
Welch’s World: A WFCT 2023 Snapshot
Conversations and connections are constants at the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT). As this year’s Virginia Beach, Va., showcase winds down, Josh Welch, Photography and Video Production Specialist at Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, reflects on capturing memorable moments through the lens of his Canon EOS 90D camera “It’s always a fun experience,” […]
Autobahn Sponsors WFCT’s Kick-Off Beach Party
375 industry professionals attended the International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off’s (WFCT) Kick-Off Beach Party at Chix on the Beach in Virginia Beach, Va. Sponsored by Autobahn, the gathering featured the industry’s first-ever drone show. Unity on Display “We’re all artists in the same trade,” says David Karle, Eastern Regional Support Director at CoolVu in […]
Film and Family: Autobahn and Huper Optik Exhibit at WFCT 2023
Autobahn and Huper Optik have plenty to showcase at this year’s International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT) in Virginia Beach, Va. From Autobahn’s Competitor Lounge to Huper Optik’s Sit N’ Sip Coffee Bar, the brands’ teams are going all out. At the forefront is CEO David Kratz, who says the initiatives are a byproduct […]
Cody Becker Joins Huper Optik
David Kratz, CEO of Huper Optik, welcomed Cody Becker as the brand’s new Architectural Training Consultant and Wiz Trainer. Cody brings a wealth of installation knowledge and experience in optimizing operations with platforms like Tint Wiz. “In his role, Cody will play a crucial part in supporting our network of dealers by conducting on-site training […]
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge Dealer Wins Ford F-150 Giveaway
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge partnered with Brian Butler, owner of Butler’s Tinting in Corsicana, Texas, for a 2022 Ford F-150 giveaway facilitated by the Take America Back to God Movement (TABTG). The organization announced that Jesus Izabal, owner of Face Window Tinting in Torrance, Calif., will be taking home the truck. The Golden Ticket […]
Tinting and Printing: Kyle Whalen and Hannah Leigh Adams’ Family Business
“Being together 24/7 is not for the faint of heart,” says Kyle Whalen, who co-owns Pro Tint and Apparel in Hartwell, Ga., with his partner Hannah Leigh Adams. “We have a physical wall between us, but we have to communicate back and forth everyday. The best part is seeing what we’re growing together.” A Day […]
Huper Optik’s Coffee Bar Brews to Life
Window film advancements are a constant at the annual International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT). But Huper Optik is showcasing more than new products at this year’s gathering in Virginia Beach, Va. The supplier partnered with several companies to create a unique coffee roast for attendees to enjoy at its Sit N’ Sip Coffee […]
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge Support Ford F-150 Giveaway
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge are excited to partner with Brian Butler, owner of Butler’s Tinting in Corsicana, Texas, for a 2022 Ford F-150 giveaway facilitated by the Take America Back to God Movement (TABTG). How to Enter For every order of $750 or more placed through your dealer portal now through Friday, September 8, […]