DULUTH GA (06.06.26) Fernando Sainz is very well known across the window tinting industry. At the recent Film Fest Fernando continued to show all the skills he brings to a competition. Fernando took home trophies working with the MAXPro team throughout the event at the GAS South Convention Center in Duluth GA May 29-31.
Fernando in action on the show floor.
Allison Parker, MAXPro Eastern Sales Manager, related “MAXPro was a sponsor at the event and Fernando, along and our team of competitors, excelled. Our team members worked to get everything ready to compete in various categories and showed their skills taking home trophies. A big thank you to all.”
A post image of one of the top prizes Fernando took home.
Fernando‘s company Sainz Designs, on Staten Island in New York, is well known as the place to go for consumers across the area. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the window tinting, graphics, paint protection film, and custom lettering Fernando he’s at the top of his game. After growing to Puerto Rico‘s largest tint shop Fernando and his wife moved to Staten Island and opened Sainz Designs 13 years ago.
Fernando displays trophies in his showroom that he won at the Film Fest 2026.
After speaking with Fernando on the phone and checking out the company’s website Sainz Designs is certainly at the very top of the window tinting industry.
This image of the SAINZ Designs van gets plenty of action on the streets around Staten Island NY.
Stay tuned for more has Fernando continues to compete at window tinting competitions.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.01.26) – Jammin’ N June… It’s Summer Time and time to ‘Crank It Up’! Your store’s followers can get Jammin’ N June with great gear for their rides. Let them know your store has the HiTech in-dash media, powerful amps, speakers and more to get their rides Jammin’ N June. LED vehicle lighting too! Invite consumers to Crank Up their rides, bikes, boats and UTVs.
That theme can grab the attention of social media followers and consumers to create store traffic for 12volt retailers. Utilize this Jammin’ N June graphic for your social media posts. Screenshot the graphic and use it for social media posts… for free!
Online sales have been on a steady rise for the past several years. Inventory shortages, plus inflation and gas prices have slowed business for many retailers. Jammin’ N June themed activities, by proactive 12volt retailers, can drive consumer awareness and traffic into stores… and very importantly drive sales.
It’s imperative that 12volt retailers create a powerful in-store experience for consumers in the showroom. An impressive demonstration in the showroom will bring a smile to the consumer’s face and can raise the hair on their arms… making the cash register ring also.
In-person retail events and Sound-Off are creating excitement again in the marketplace. These facts indicate 12volt enthusiasts and consumers are ready to Crank It Up and get Jammin’ N June!
12volt retailers can save this image and utilize it in posts for their store.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes that easier than ever. Snap an image with your smartphone. Txt that image to 318-469-2526 PRESTO! Your positive activities could be in The 12volt News.
As an industry ‘Let’s Get Our Shine On.’ Let’s get Jammin’ N June! Much more to come from the 12volt Central Studios.
SHREVEPORT, LA (05.26.2026) – Memorial Day is the Federal Holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
The exact origins are uncertain, but it came out of Civil War traditions of decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers. Many cities and individuals claimed to have been the first to celebrate the event. In 1868 General John A Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic called for a Decoration Day, which was widely celebrated. By 1890 every Northern state had adopted it as a Holiday. The World Wars turned it into a generalized day of remembrance, instead of just for the Civil War. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as Memorial Day and changed its observance.
This Holiday is observed on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of the Summer in the United States.
We trust all across the 12volt industry who have lost a loved one in conflict will remember those lost on this Memorial Day 2026.
Brand to Showcase New Premium Mobile andMarine Audio Lines; PREACT™ Training Scheduled
Oxnard, Calif., May 16, 2026 — Modus is proud to announce it will exhibit at the 2026 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo (PNWCEE), held May 18–20 in Seattle at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport–Southcenter.
“As our new product lines roll out nationwide, PNWCEE gives us a high-impact way to connect with Pacific Northwest partners and put Modus innovation in their hands,” said Matthew Delgado, Director of Sales at DSP Solutions.
PNWCEE has established itself as a cornerstone event for the Pacific Northwest mobile electronics community, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, and dealers for new product showcases, hands-on demonstrations, and in-person training. With strong regional demand across both 12-volt and marine, the show offers an ideal environment for industry professionals to see what’s next and build relationships that drive the season ahead.
Jason Digos will conduct the MODUS Car Audio training session featuring PREACT Current Averaging Technology in meeting area Summit 2.
Modus Training Session (PNWCEE)
Modus will also host a training session designed for installers and sales professionals, featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology: a patented approach to managing amplifier current for improved power efficiency, consistency, and real-world performance. The class will explain how PREACT adapts to varying vehicle electrical conditions, maintains stable output under load, and differs from traditional amplifier designs. Attendees will also explore real-world EV applications through a discussion of Tesla Cybertruck and Tesla Model X system examples, highlighting how PREACT enables high-performance audio in platforms with limited or sensitive electrical systems.
Training details:
Topic: MODUS Car Audio featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology
Trainer: Jason Digos
When: May 19, 2026 | 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM
For more information about Modus products and partnership opportunities, request more information on the web at www.modusglobal.com .
CHINO CA (05.04.26) The world‘s premier dirt track motorcycle racing returned to the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico CA on Saturday, May 2. This was Round 5 of the 2026 Progressive Flat Track Championship for the nations top riders to go for a glory on the legendary track.
Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media, had all set up and said the event was a real burner. Dana Doyle, Doyle Sales, rolled his KICKER Chrysler demo car on the grounds and was Livin’Loud making demos for attendees throughout the event.
KICKER was set up early with the product tent and Dana Doyle with his Chrysler demo.
Attendees checking out the midway before the racing began.
Action in the booth was very strong through the day. In the local area there are many bikers and that season is ramping. KICKER is providing more products for bikes than ever. Under the tent there was a wide wide variety of products for trucks, marine, powersports and auto also.
Dana and Lorin with a quick selfie.
“The KICKER booth was setup right by the entrance so all walked by as they were headed to the track. There were also a number of vendors in the midway that got action during breaks in the action on the track. Entering and leaving attendees saw KICKER’s wide selection of products and could experience live demos in Dana’s loaded KICKER Chrysler. This was one terrific event” Morrell related.
PHOENIX AZ (05.04.26) Window Tint School (WTS), a nationally recognized leader in hands-on window film training, proudly announces the successful kickoff of its first 5-day training class at its newly opened second location in Phoenix, Arizona.
With over a decade of proven success at its Jacksonville, Florida headquarters, Window Tint School continues to expand its reach… bringing its immersive, hands-on curriculum to the Southwest and making high-level training more accessible to students nationwide.
The inaugural Phoenix class featured a standout group of students, including team members from Car Toys. Owner Ed Weber sent several staff members from the Pacific Northwest to participate in the intensive 5-day program and plans to continue doing so on a regular basis as part of ongoing team development.
Founders Darren Fettik and Jon Dewer with first graduating class.
Throughout the week, students demonstrated remarkable progress. Several arrived with no prior experience in window tinting, yet by the end of the program were confidently installing film on complete vehicles.
“We built Window Tint School to deliver real-world results in a short period of time,” said Jon Dewar, cofounder of Window Tint School. “Watching students go from never touching film to completing full vehicles in just five days is exactly what this program is designed to do. Launching in Phoenix and working with forward-thinking companies like Car Toys makes this an incredibly exciting milestone.”
Window Tint School offers both open enrollment classes for individuals entering or advancing in the trade, as well as customized corporate training programs for companies looking to elevate the skill, efficiency, and consistency of their teams.
For Ed Weber, the value of hands-on training extends far beyond a single class.
“We’re committed to investing in our people and giving them the tools to succeed,” said Weber. “The results we saw in just five days were outstanding. This is the kind of training that makes a real impact, and we fully intend to continue sending members of our team through the program on a regular basis.”
Conveniently located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the new facility reflects the same high standards and real-world training environment that have defined Window Tint School for more than a decade.
Students benefit from dedicated workstations, professional-grade tools, and extensive hands-on experience with a variety of window films, ensuring they leave with the confidence and capability to perform at a high level immediately. Graduates also gain access to an exclusive alumni network for continued support and ongoing education.
The launch of the Phoenix location marks a major step forward in Window Tint School’s mission to train the next generation of window film professionals while supporting businesses with scalable, results-driven training solutions.
For more information about upcoming classes or corporate training opportunities, visit: 🌐 www.TINT.school ☎️ 904-297-TINT
BEDFORD OH (05.04.26) Recently TGS Audio created a promo with their social media followers to select which company graphic followers liked the best. 12volt Central Studios staff members noticed the post and reached out to owner Joe Leszyeski in Bedford OH to find out which company graphic was chosen.
Last December, in the height of the remote start season, 12volt Central Studios staff members noticed a VIPER post that Joe had made on social media.
The post from December with Joe making a VIPER install.
This past Saturday, again, we reached out to Joe to follow up to find out which of his new graphics social media followers liked the best and to see how business is in today’s world. Joe indicated that they had a couple of cold days and were actually doing a couple of VIPER remote starts on Saturday. He also mentioned that they continue to promote and business with kicking along. They’re seeing projects for classic vehicles, the bike business is getting strong and that recently he went to the Davis Distribution show to see new products and connect with industry members.
This is the new graphic that followers chose as their favorite.
It’s a great to see Joe and proactive 12volt retailers, making things happen. Please keep up the good work, Joe, that you and your team have been doing in Bedford Ohio for over the past 20 years.
SHREVEPORT, LA (05.02.26) – The 12volt Central Studios offers multiple ways for 12volt industry members to connect across the 12volt community and with consumers while delivering fresh industry news. The 12volt Central Studios Marketing Ball is the latest way. The 12voltSTP Tool, Custom QR Codes and 12volt Central Studios offer easy to use opportunities to connect with industry members and consumers. A SMARTPHONE and a Snap of an image and Txt with a few words is all it takes…Presto. 318 469 2526 IS THE NUMBER!
By definition’ Marketing is the activity or business of promoting and selling products or services including advertising’. An industry member can hold a product in their office, Snap an image and Txt this way with a few words, and Presto we can put them in their custom studio. That can get their 12volt Central Studios Marketing Ball in play. Industry members must realize marketing is a 24/7 journey for success.
In today’s AI driven digital and social media world it is more important than ever for members of the 12volt industry to connect with industry members and consumers. These activities are more important than ever to drive in-vehicle automotive upgrade awareness and business for brick and mortar retailers. Consumers can’t feel the bass in their chest or appreciate the separation of mid-range and highs on a smartphone or laptop. The in-store experience is more important than ever!
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SAINT JOSEPH MO (05.01.26) The House Of Sound hosted a very successful Garage Sale at their location in Saint Joseph MO on Saturday, April 25th.
Owner John Gregory related, “We had been thinking about doing an event like this for sometime. Brent Hale and I finally made it happen on Saturday with the Garage Sale. We planned to open at 9AM, but people were lining up at 8:30 to come in, check out the great deals and make purchases.”
Chris Pace positioned the Arrowhead JBL Trailer right outside the entry.
Continuing, “Chris Pace rolled in from Kansas City pulling the Arrowhead JBL trailer that he parked right in the driveway by the entrance. It really got a lot of attention as people were driving by. Chris did a ton of product demos that generated some on site sales. We’re thinking about doing some remodeling so clearing out some old inventory worked out very well. We had people coming in a few days after to see what was left.”
Customers checking out deals inside the garage.
“At JBL we have a long-term relationship with John and the House of Sound. The company operates with integrity and professional support of the Saint Joe and surrounding communities. We are honored to be a partner with John Gregory” Shawn Spedding related. Spedding is the Director of Sales for JBL Mobile Audio Aftermarket Consumer Audio.
Chris setting up a demo for a customer.
Chris Pace, Arrowhead Sales and Marketing, stated “At Arrowhead we enjoy working closely with John and Brent. They are a great business partner and they certainly take care of their customers in the community. Supporting them with the JBL Trailer at the House of Sound Garage Sale was a natural. We made sales and it was an opportunity for me so connect directly with consumers to get a read on what’s hot with audio for cars, trucks, bikes, boats and powersports.”
“Sales were strong at the House of Sound Garage Sale and we did a ton of JBL demos. Look forward to John’s next event.” Chris Pace stated.
House of Sound has served the Saint Joe community since 1993 and John is planning for many more years.
DANIA BEACH FL (05.01.26) The next 2 HKI USA Digital Signal Processing training sessions are designed to simplify and strengthen the foundation of Audio Tuning for mobile electronics professionals.
The events are Monday, May 4th at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Fenton MI and Tuesday, May 5th at the Davis Distribution location in Columbus OH.
The trainings will be led by industry expert Nick Wingate, who will deliver practical real-world instruction aimed at helping technicians refine their Tuning process and elevate it to a repeatable, professional skill set.
Participants can expect an interactive learning environment, with step step-by-step demonstrations and actionable techniques that can be immediately applied in the field.
This new DSP training demonstrates HKI USA’s commitment to advancing technical education within the mobile electronics industry by providing accessible, high impact learning opportunities.
“Food will be provided and RSVP is required. email jasonbillips1@yahoo.com or txt 304 633 4880. We look forward to seeing you there” Jason Billups stated.
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