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XPEL bulletin puts Low-E checks at the center of film selection
An October technical bulletin warns that a single outside reading can miss another coating inside a window assembly.
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Avery Dennison adds architectural-film certification, with October training in Michigan
The company’s new program separates a two-day installation course from a third-day certification exam.
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Solar Gard highlights flexible Sunflex film for shaped and plastic glazing
The company’s 2026 materials describe three exterior-film options and a TPU construction intended for more difficult substrates.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Garware reports ₹633 crore quarter and wider international studio network
The company linked its performance to architectural and automotive demand.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date American Window Film closes A Better Tint acquisition in Phoenix market
The July 20 transaction was announced August 6, with plans to consolidate Chandler operations into the buyer’s Phoenix branch.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Artscape Window-Film Sales Fell 20% in Q2 2026
The July report separates decorative-film sales from wider group results.
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Moisture-responsive film research connects solar control with humidity management
PolyU’s June 2026 research summary points back to a 2025 paper. Its laboratory results and models are not a commercial-product guarantee.
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Avery Dennison introduces Clima architectural films in India
The June announcement groups four solar-control series under the new portfolio.
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Hong Kong’s CLP funds a window-film and fan pilot for about 500 households
The June announcement pairs solar-control retrofits with air circulation; published cooling figures remain the utility’s claims.
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Turku research combines color-changing polymer films with electrical storage
A 2026 dissertation examines electrochromic materials in laboratory cells, with smart windows presented as a possible future use.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Garware approves ₹191 crore sun-control-film capacity project
The May 2026 plan called for internal funding and a 14-month implementation period.
ProductsHistorical briefing
Source date Solar Gard’s April 2026 UK update highlighted Sentinel Plus QXN 40
Its technical sheet reports performance for several glazing configurations.