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, […]
Alternate Angles: Josh Welch Kickflips Into the Film Industry
Skateboarding was a way of life for Josh Welch. From Thomaston to Stockbridge to McDonough, he shredded his way through Georgia. One trick at a time. “My grandmother got me a skateboard when I was five,” Welch says. “I liked it and ended up making friends that were into skating. My grandmother started taking me […]
Deconstruction: Tractor Tinting With Brandon ‘Hoss’ Evans
Brandon ‘Hoss’ Evans, owner of Xtreme Shades in Smithfield, N.C., wasted no time securing work for his newly-founded business in 2019. A commercial development, grading and soil stabilization company based in the Angier, N.C., area kept him plenty busy. A contracted arrangement saw Evans tint the windows of more than 20 tractors over an eight-month […]
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge Introduce the Plug Back Program
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 […]
The Flowers’ Family Business Advances With Autobahn
James Flowers finds himself in the driver’s seat of his father’s business in 2023. Founded in 1998, Jim’s Auto Glass and Upholstery in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada, has offered upholstery and auto glass repair and replacement services for decades. Flowers’ father is now standing by his side, proudly watching him take full control of a building […]