Randy Humphries’ First FIT Class Sells Out in Just Two Hours
Autobahn’s Focused Industry Training (FIT) Program is taking aspiring paint protection film (PPF) professionals to the next level with the launch of new classes led by industry veteran Randy Humphries. This June 11–13, Randy will lead a class of five students through an intensive, hands-on PPF crash course at Tint Works in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. “If […]
From Apprentice to Trainer: Danny Munoz Fuels the Growth of FIT
Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge’s Focused Industry Training (FIT) Program continues to expand its reach from coast to coast. Among the window film industry veterans leading the outbound expansion is Danny Munoz in Loma Linda, California. Chris Collier, Director of Communications at Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge, sat down with Munoz to talk about a […]
Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA, and Edge Expand with Three New Fulfillment Centers
Autobahn, Hüper Optik USA, and Edge are excited to announce the opening of three new fulfillment centers in Salt Lake City, Utah; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida. These strategically located facilities are designed to serve Authorized Dealers across the U.S., providing faster delivery times and improved product availability. Each center is operational and shipping full […]
Tony Kiger Talks FIT’s New Foundation
New curriculums. New booklets. New outbound trainers. And an open invitation to the entire industry. Autobahn, Hüper Optik, and Edge’s Focused Industry Training (FIT) Program has been re-engineered from the ground up. Covering automotive window film, architectural window film, paint protection film (PPF), and ceramic coatings, FIT is forging the next generation of industry pros. […]
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 him home. “I was tinting cars in Phoenix, Arizona,” Kelly shares. […]
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. From VHS to a Vision “The automotive world […]
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 Awards) • Regional: Scott Nagasawa • Regional: Tyler Lingo • Regional: Shadeau Bartrum • Regional: […]
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 across the window film, paint protection film (PPF), and detailing […]
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,” Stephen says. […]
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 seasoned—find a sense of community, support, and belonging. But these platforms—open 24/7, 365—often double as […]