Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date Bermuda moved tint-exemption applications online in 2025
A March 21 announcement put tint exemptions in the first phase of a transport-service rollout beginning March 31.
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IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date IWFA’s 2025 standards campaign draws a line between tested systems and film components
Its guidance on ASTM F3561 remains relevant, but the current 2025 edition should be read alongside the older explanation.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Tekton adds North American distribution for BirdShades window film
The March 2025 agreement assigned sales, distribution and certification responsibilities.
ProductsHistorical briefing
Source date Avery Dennison replaced four automotive film lines with Encore in 2025
The February announcement introduced three tiers and retained Shield IR.
ProductsHistorical briefing
Source date Madico’s February 2025 Contour announcement focused on windshield-film installation
The PET protection film was presented as easier to shrink and handle.
TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date Composite-film study separates enclosure cooling from building predictions
The February 2025 experiment used a specific comparator and left product questions open.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date American Window Film acquires Iowa Sun Control
The February announcement added a Des Moines-area office and seven employees.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Garware approves ₹118 crore TPU extrusion plant
The 2025 project was intended to supply material for the company’s PPF lines.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date New York’s A4026 proposed quarterly tint-enforcement sweeps
The 2025 proposal remained in Assembly committee when checked in October 2026.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date DVSA found gaps in legal guidance during 2024 tint checks
A January 2025 report details checks on 42 products and outreach to 684 automotive-tint businesses.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date American Window Film acquires The Tint Guy’s building-film divisions
The Atlanta deal excluded the automotive business and The Tint Guy name, which founder Chris Robinson retained.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Rivian and XPEL expanded their ordering program to include window film in 2024
The announced arrangement connected online orders with local installation partners.