November 28, 2011
Solutia Completes Acquisition of Southwall Technologies Inc.
Solutia has completed the previously announced acquisition of Southwall Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SWTX), a leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products for the automotive and architectural markets. The $113 million transaction was funded by Solutia with existing cash on hand and is expected to be accretive in the first year....(More)
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November 17, 2011
Solutia's EnerLogic Window Film Recognized for Product Excellence
Solutia Inc. announced that it's EnerLogic window film was recognized for its product excellence in the following categories: Solar Control Protection, Moisture/Thermal Protection and Windows/Doors/Openings....(More)
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November 2, 2011
Solutia, Performance Films Distributing Extend Distributorship Agreement
Solutia Inc. announced that it has extended the distributorship agreement with Performance Films Distributing, Inc., based in Dublin, Ohio, through 2015....(More)
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November 1, 2011
SEMA Show 2011: LLumar® Window Film Provides Real-Time Show Coverage, Prizes and Live Install Demos of LLumar CTX Automotive Tint and LLumar Paint Protection Film
Solutia will present live demonstrations of their best-in-class LLumar CTX® high performance, signal-enabling window film and LLumar Paint Protection Film at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-4, 2011 (Booth #12013, located in the Restyling & Car Care Accessories section). Solutia will also be providing real-time show coverage from the LLumar booth and the show floor. Window film dealers and auto enthusiasts can follow along to stay informed on the best events and products that SEMA has to offer and also enter to win prizes such as window film gift certificates, a Facebook makeover and special-edition SEMA t-shirts....(More)
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October 7, 2011
Solutia to Acquire Southwall Technologies Inc.
Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company, and Southwall Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SWTX), a leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products for automotive and architectural markets, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement providing for Solutia to acquire Southwall for $13.60 per share of Southwall common stock in cash....(More)
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August 23, 2011
Solutia Elects Craig Ivey President and General Manager of Performance Films Division
Solutia Inc. announced it has elected Mr. Craig Ivey as president and general manager of its Performance Films division, replacing Mr. D. Michael Donnelly, who was elected Solutia’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. The division is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar control, decorative, safety and security window films for aftermarket automotive and architectural applications. Additionally, Performance Films manufactures advanced film components for the electronic technology and energy markets....(More)
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May 25, 2011
Solutia Window Films Provide Indoor Sun Protection
Most people think of outdoor sun safety when they think of skin cancer prevention. While wearing sunscreen, covering up and staying in the shade are all keys to helping protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation while outside, full protection also means blocking harmful rays from damaging your skin while inside your home or vehicle....(More)
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March 21, 2011
Study Confirms Solutia’s Performance Films Products Deliver Positive Impact for the Environment
As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability, responsible use of natural resources and the reduction of its carbon footprint, the Performance Films division of Solutia Inc. is pleased to announce completion of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Harmony Environmental, LLC, and review by an independent third party. The results from the recently completed study conclude that Solutia’s Performance Films division delivers a positive impact to the environment....(More)
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February 12, 2011
Solutia’s enhanced decorative window film portfolio offers unlimited design possibilities
The Performance Films division of Solutia will launch nine new decorative film products during 2011, complementing the current program and providing unique design solutions at a fraction of the cost of designed or etched glass. Dealers will see many of the new products for the first time at the company’s Elite Vista™ Dealer Conference, held Feb 11-13, 2011 in San Diego, California....(More)
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November 3, 2010
Solutia Announces Launch of New Products at SEMA
Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), the world’s leading producer of automotive, residential, and commercial window films, introduces two new complete film care car kits to help consumers protect their investments, and announces enhancements to its LLumar® Paint Protection Film and LLumar CTX – high performance, signal-enabled window film. These best-in-class products will be presented with live demonstrations throughout the day at Booth #11811 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas from November 2 through November 5, 2010....(More)
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November 2, 2010
Solutia Unveils Expanded Brand Portfolio at SEMA Show
Solutia is proud to present its expanded suite of professionally installed brands for the global market — including the newly added super-premium V-KOOL® window film brand whose technology was voted as one of the top 100 inventions of the millennium by Popular Science magazine for its energy savings capability — at the SEMA show in Las Vegas from November 2 through November 5, 2010. (Booth #11811)....(More)
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September 9, 2010
Solutia Names Mike Donnelly President and General Manager of Performance Films Division
Solutia Inc. today announced that it has named Mike Donnelly as President and General Manager of its Performance Films division. The division manufactures films that provide energy savings and safety and security benefits when applied to glass, as well as high-value precision coated films and film components for advanced technology and performance products....(More)
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August 12, 2010
Solutia Sees Films Sales Tripling on IPad, Energy Conservation
Solutia Inc., the world’s largest maker of thermal window films, said it may triple sales of performance films amid increased demand for materials used to conserve energy and make electronics such as Apple Inc.’s iPad.Revenue in the performance-films unit, formerly known as CPFilms, will double or triple in the next three to five years, Chief Executive Officer Jeffry Quinn said yesterday in an interview in New York. The unit is St. Louis-based Solutia’s smallest with sales last year of $185 million, 11 percent of the total....(More)
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June 30, 2010
Solutia’s Performance Films Segment Receives Grant to Invest in Energy-Efficient Building Technologies
Solutia Inc. is pleased to announce that its Performance Films segment was recently awarded a $356,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant, entitled “Recovery Act: Advanced Energy Efficient Building Technologies,” from the U.S. Department of Energy....(More)
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May 2, 2010
Solutia Announces the Acquisition of Novomatrix
Solutia Inc. today announced that it has acquired Novomatrix, a leader in branding, marketing and the distribution of high-technology performance window films catering to the premium segment of the automotive aftermarket and architectural applications for residential, commercial and industrial properties....(More)
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March 8, 2010
CPFilms Introduces Automotive Window Film for the Digital Age
introduces its newest automotive window film, the LLumar® CTX™ Film Series. LLumar CTX Films utilize Ceramatrix™ Advanced Technology to provide superior UV absorption and heat rejection without blocking electronic signal transmissions....(More)
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October 30, 2009
Illinois Drivers Now Allowed to Experience the Full Benefits of Window Film
Illinois drivers are now allowed to apply window film to driver and passenger front side windows provided the visible light transmittance (VLT) is over 30 percent on rear windows. Window film can reject up to 50 percent of solar energy transmitted into vehicles, improving the comfort in vehicles and reducing the need for excessive air conditioning, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. ...(More)
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October 28, 2009
CPFilms Announces Launch of New LLumar Paint Protection Film
CPFilms announces the launch of their new best-in-class LLumar® branded paint protection film. This new and improved easy-to-install, durable paint protection film will be presented with live demonstrations throughout the day at the LLumar booth (#10903) at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV from November 3 through November 6, 2009....(More)
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June 4, 2009
CPFilms® Launches Commercial Sales Group for Architectural Projects; Optimizes Lean Distribution Model and Delivers Value to Professional Dealer Network
“CPFilms is providing optimized direct business development support for US-based architectural projects,” said Sal Abbate, General Manager, Americas for CPFilms. “By developing a specialized team in-house and avoiding a “middleman”, we are able to keep costs lean while maximizing value for our dealers and finding growth opportunities in the architectural market. This is just another way CPFilms is affirming their commitment to supporting dealers and growing the window film industry as whole.”...(More)
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June 4, 2009
CPFilms Announces New Energy Audit Tools
CPFilms announced the launch of one-of-a-kind energy audit tools including an online energy savings estimator called the One Minute Challenge....(More)
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May 29, 2009
Stay cool with LLumar Esprit™ ATC – the new generation of innovative automotive window films
LLumar Esprit™ ATC. The advantages are obvious: highly appealing design, optimum UV and heat protection, longevity and colour stability, with outstanding value for money....(More)
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December 2, 2008
New LLumar® Website Showcases the World of Window Film
The innovative new site provides a worldwide portal to interactive information about the brand, its products, business-building tools for its global distributor and dealer network, and detailed technical and architectural specification resources....(More)
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November 4, 2008
CPFilms Showcases Technology-Driven Marketing Tools for Window Film Dealers at SEMA 2008
CPFilms announced its plans to introduce several innovative marketing tools and industry-leading products for window film dealers at the SEMA trade show (booth 11813), November 4-7 in Las Vegas....(More)
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October 14, 2008
CPFilms Launches New LLumar Auto Windscreen Film
While other films employ very dark tinting to achieve similar levels of solar energy rejection, AIR Blue’s color is light enough to meet visible light transmission laws for windscreens in most countries...(More)
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August 5, 2008
CPFilms Announces Availability of Automotive Window Film Designed to Thwart Vandalism, Improve Motorist Safety
As families across the country prepare to send their teens back to school this fall, auto safety is top...(More)
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August 5, 2008
CPFilms Announces Availability of Automotive Window Film Designed to Improve Safety and Security for Law Enforcement and First Responders
In the case of law enforcement or first responder vehicles, keeping glass intact is extremely important to help protect emergency personnel...(More)
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July 3, 2008
Keeping Drivers Connected
A new type of window film is designed to add fashion and function but will not interfere with GPS systems and other devices....(More)
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June, 2008
Sun protection for your backseat passengers: LLumar UV and heat-protection films
Llumar Sun-Blocker automotive window films have a sun protection factor of 80 and thus provide the passengers with optimum protection against dangerous UV rays. They block out up to 99 percent of UV radiation. ...(More)
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May, 2008
A Window Of Opportunity To Lower Your Home’s Temperature...And Energy Bill
As the weather gets warmer, homeowners and business people needn’t get hot under the collar about the cost of cooling their homes or businesses...(More)
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May, 2008
LLumar Helios: keeping the sun out
LLumar now offers high quality UV and heat protection for outdoor installation on windows in the form of Helios flat glass film. This product drastically reduces cooling loads, resulting in a sustainable reduction of energy costs and CO² emissions....(More)
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March 25, 2008
JSC Avtoframos (Renault Russia) and CPFilms®, a Unit of Solutia, Announce Partnership Agreement to Make LLumar® Window Film Available on Autos
109 Showrooms and Dealers to Participate Throughout Russia...(More)
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January 17, 2008
LLumar® Passes Hurricane and Bomb Blast Tests
These safety and security advantages were recently confirmed by third-party testing of LLumar's hurricane and blast resistant capabilities....(More)
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December 3, 2007
Window Film Helps Protect Lives in Cars and Buildings
Overexposure to UV radiation, highest during summer months, causes about 60,000 deaths a year worldwide, according to World Health Organization (WHO)...(More)
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September 1, 2007
Auto Window Film Increases Safety In Side-Impact Collisions
LLumar® Safety Film Test Yields Dramatic Results...(More)
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May 29, 2007
Ford of Russia Forges Partnership with CPFilms
Ford of Russia (Ford Motor Company, ZAO) will Provide Professional Installation of LLumar® Window Films in Automobiles throughout Ford Russia Network...(More)
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April 30, 2007
LLumar Manufacturer Provides Free Test Cards to Police
Cards offer easy-to-use method for identifying illegal dark window films...(More)
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April 5, 2007
Delhi High Court Ruling Raises Questions About Automotive Window Film
Lighter films should not be included in ban recommendations, say LLumar® distributor...(More)
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February 22, 2007
GM Accessories in Mexico Forges Exclusive Partnership with CPFilms
GM Accessories Division Will Provide Professional Installation of LLumar® Window Films in Automobiles at GM Mexico’s 220 Dealers...(More)
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February 19, 2007
Auto Security Film Provides Protection from Carjacking
Recently, armed thugs laid siege in and around Kikuyu, near the capital city of Nairobi, carjacking residents and robbing them as they drove from their homes...(More)
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