3M Scotchgard PPF Blog

Due to 3M Company’s latest purchase of Venture Tape, EPD now sells Venture Paint Protection Film. Contact 855-PPF-5659 to order today.

The following article is reproduced from BusinessWire:

Acquisition Broadens 3M’s Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape Platform

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Venture Tape Corp., a global provider of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes based in Rockland, Mass. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Venture Tape manufactures a broad range of tapes used in construction, oil and gas, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electronics, aerospace, marine and appliance markets. It also provides specialty industrial tapes complementary to 3M’s specialty tape product line used in splicing, automotive and automotive aftermarket applications. “This acquisition broadens our pressure sensitive adhesive tape platform, brings new channels to 3M, and allows us to expand into adjacent markets such as construction,” said Patrick Deconinck, division vice president, 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division. “Venture Tape has a strong customer-centric business model, which combined with our lean manufacturing practices, technologies and global coverage will broaden and improve our offering to customers.” “We see tremendous opportunities to continue to build our business by drawing on the strength of 3M’s resources and technical capabilities,” said Lewis Cohen, president, Venture Tape Corp. Based on more than 50 years experience in practical application of adhesive technology, 3M offers industrial tapes for bonding, protecting, masking, enhancing, shielding, damping, splicing, reinforcing, color coding, case sealing and more. Complementary acquisitions such as this support both 3M’s core business and growth strategy to expand into adjacent markets. Venture Tape employs approximately 400 people worldwide. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. About Venture Tape Corp. From its creation in 1980, Venture Tape has thrived by identifying niche markets, developing highly specialized products, solving technical problems, and improving production efficiency for companies large and small. Venture Tape is recognized as an innovative, world-class competitor with warehouses and sales offices in the U.S., Great Britain, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands and Singapore. About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M’s brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.

Due to popular demand, EPD will conduct two 3M-certified training classes. The first is will be conducted October 1 - 3 while the second will be conducted October 15 - 17. Although the first training class is booked, there is availability in the second. Learn more at http://ppffilm.com/training.php?language=english.

David Benz, 3M-certified installer and trainer, made industry headline news. From Auto Trim & Restyling News…

The Paint Protection Film Market is Growing by Leaps and Bounds, Offering Opportunity to Aftermarket Professionals Nationwide
by Greg Basich

Since its introduction to the automotive aftermarket a few years ago, paint protection film has rapidly become a staple film product sold and applied by traditional graphics installers, window tinters and a number of new entrepreneurs as well. This growing market segment offers tremendous potential for any aftermarket business owner looking to expand into a new niche.

For the entire article, please visit: http://www.atrn.com/archive_pick.cfm?id=386.

EPD’s September 2007 3M-certified paint protection film training class will be conducted September 17th - 19th. Please visit http://www.ppffilm.com/training.php?language=english.

EPD’s Manny Hondroulis was quoted on pages 16 and 17 in the May / June 2007 issue of Window Film Magazine for his expertise on the paint protection film industry.  See the attached for the entire article. Paint Protection Film Article

3M’s Certified Paint Protection Film Training for August 2007 will be conducted from 8/13 to 8/15. Please visit http://www.ppffilm.com/training.php?language=english for more information.

EPD’s next 3M-certified Paint Protection Film training class will be July 16th - 18th. One day in the classroom, two days hands-on, this course provides all of the initial tutelage to sell, market, and install 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film. The price is $995.00 per trainee, includes lunch all three days, and an initial set of tools.

EPD still has 3M paint protection film bulk rolls in all sizes at 2006 prices while supplies last. Purchase a 24″ roll for $845.00. Orders over $1,200.00 receive free ground shipping. Hurry, this offer won’t last long.

3M does not currently make a headlight film although some brands of headlight film contain a 3M release liner.

Standard paint protection film can not be used for headlights because a small amount of orange peel has been engineered into 3M’s ppf to match the painted surfaces that it protects. Such orange peel could create optical distortion on the headlight.

Headlight film can be sourced from stickercity.com.

-Contributions by 3M’s Michael Beaver and EPD’s Nicholas Rampmeyer