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D.C. board seeks tint-meter training and clearer enforcement rules
A September 29 oversight report recommends four changes. MPD agreed, the report says, but completion is not established.
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SEMA 2026 runs November 3–6: a planning brief for window-film shops
The Las Vegas trade show is still ahead. Verify credentials and current exhibitor listings before turning a product teaser into a buying plan.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Gauzy reports court-approved settlement covering US$61 million in legacy liabilities
The September disclosure included an equity commitment and future repayment obligations.
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Delaware enacts 50% front-side tint provision
The August 17 law is already effective. Its material-based wording and an older posted regulation deserve a close read.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date XPEL’s window-film revenue rose 19.6% in the first half of 2026
Its August filing separates film sales from installation and other services.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Garware reports ₹633 crore quarter and wider international studio network
The company linked its performance to architectural and automotive demand.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date Suffolk Police reported 38 tint-related reports in July 2026 operation
An A12 enforcement operation generated 205 Traffic Offence Reports overall, according to the force.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Madico adds regional sales staff after reshaping its window-film leadership
June 2026 appointments followed a 2025 restructuring that separated architectural, automotive and distribution responsibilities.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date India’s DGTR recommended duties on TPU paint-protection-film imports
June findings specify proposed rates and exclude standalone base TPU film.
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New York’s 50% tint bill passed both chambers; enactment not established
The official bill record checked October 14 did not establish enactment.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Covestro opens Guangzhou TPU center with paint-protection-film capabilities
The May 2026 opening added application-development and pilot-production support.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date XPEL outlines $110 million manufacturing and supply-chain investment
The May 2026 plan combines a San Antonio property purchase, a Chinese factory acquisition and further capital spending.