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UC Santa Cruz reports a summer bird-safe film retrofit
An October 13 university report describes the Coastal Biology Building installation.
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UC Santa Cruz reports a summer bird-safe film retrofit
An October 13 university report describes the Coastal Biology Building installation.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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