Huper Optik and Edge Exhibit at Neighborly’s 2023 Reunion
Window film suppliers Huper Optik and Edge are showcasing their solutions at Neighborly’s 2023 Reunion this week in Aurora, Colo., at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. Attendees will hear from Huper Optik and Edge CEO David Kratz, who will highlight the history of the brands and their significance in the marketplace during a […]
Tinting Together: Jeff Welch Leans on Newfound Teammate
Eggs, grits, bacon, coffee, and sunrises power Jeff Welch’s mornings. The owner of Surface – Tint, Wraps, and Design in Forsyth, Ga., Welch is a regular at his local Waffle House on 444 Tift College Drive. Fuel For the Day “It’s more efficient for me to go to Waffle House than it is for me […]
A Conversation With the Creator of Tint’er Brand
“I wanted to create something that would represent and highlight the installers themselves,” says 26-year industry veteran Jason Omoletski, Founder of Tint’er Brand. “There are all sorts of film suppliers and tool companies. I wanted to highlight individuals, not necessarily companies.” For the People Omoletski founded industry merchandise provider Tint’er Brand in 2018. “I just […]
Huper Optik and Tint Wiz Host Roundtable For Window Film Industry
Huper Optik and Tint Wiz hosted a live roundtable focused on the ins and outs of generating sales with Tint Wiz on October 4. Cody Becker, Huper Optik’s Architectural Training Consultant and Wiz Trainer, and Erik Devash, founder of Tint Wiz, led the demonstration and discussion. A Distinct Shift “The window film industry has prioritized […]
Autobahn and RUPES USA to Host Paint Correction Training in Puerto Rico
Autobahn and RUPES USA will host a paint correction training session for Autobahn dealers on October 20, 2023, in Puerto Rico. Leading the course is Christopher Wright, Southwest Area Sales Manager at RUPES USA; Alexis Figueroa (‘El Magic’), owner of Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing in Fort Worth, Texas; Eliu Albelo, owner of Best […]
Breaking Barriers: A Puerto Rican Perseverance Story
“We started tinting competitions in my neighborhood in Puerto Rico when I was 12,” says Eliu Albelo, owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Fla. “Neighbors would compete to find out who was the better tinter. That pushed me to get better.” Working For More Growing up in a low-income family in Bayamón, Puerto […]
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 […]