Metro Tint

What Metro Tint does

Metro Tint is a window film sales and installation company founded in 1988 by Mark Mineer, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona (Glendale) and operating statewide under Arizona Contractor's License ROC 339212. The company specializes in custom engineered glass and glazing systems, offering commercial and residential window film installation as core services, with specialized product lines spanning solar control, safety/security, decorative, and privacy films, plus high-security retrofit products including DefenseLite security shields (250x stronger than glass) and BulletShield anti-ballistic glazing. As an authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and self-described "Premier Southwest 3M window tinting company," Metro Tint resells and installs 3M's Prestige Series, Night Vision Series, Thinsulate, Daylight Redirecting, and Scotchshield product lines. The product mix also includes proprietary security glazing systems from DefenseLite/BulletShield manufacturers. Customer segments span residential homeowners, commercial/business properties, government, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and arts & entertainment venues.

Metro Tint generates revenue through one-time professional installation services on a quote-based pricing model with free estimates. Distribution is direct-to-customer via on-site installation teams deployed across Arizona, with no product distribution or reseller channel. Sales occur through a direct phone line ((602) 589-5385), a website quote-request form, and a dense network of 50+ city-specific SEO landing pages targeting local search across Arizona communities. Go-to-market is sales-led with no disclosed digital product, SaaS offering, or API. All work is backed by nationwide manufacturer warranties.

In 2022, Metro Tint was acquired by Solar Art, described as Arizona's leading commercial and home window tint installer. The acquisition retained the existing team and the Metro Tint brand identity while adding Solar Art's resources; founder Mark Mineer continues to interact with customers and team members daily. The company remains a privately held subsidiary operating under the Metro Tint d/b/a.

Name

Metro Tint

Legal name

Metro Tint

Website

https://metrotint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Window film sales and installation company founded in 1988, serving residential, commercial, and government customers statewide Arizona as an authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and installer of DefenseLite/BulletShield security glazing. Acquired by Solar Art in 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window film installation services

akta.pro primary industry

Window Films & Tinting Retail (Privacy, UV, Decorative Films) (CRAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Window film installation
• Commercial window tinting
• Residential window film
• Security window films
• Solar control films

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Window Film Installation Services: One-time installation of window films for residential and commercial properties. Revenue generated from product sales and professional installation labor. Services include solar control, safety/security, decorative films, and specialty products.
2. Security System Installation: Installation of DefenseLite security shields and BulletShield anti-ballistic systems for high-security applications. Premium pricing for advanced security solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metro Tint is a Phoenix-based window film sales and installation company (Arizona Contractor's License: ROC 339212) operating as an authorized 3M Window Film Dealer since 1988. The company provides professional on-site installation of 3M solar control, safety/security, decorative, and privacy window films, plus proprietary DefenseLite and BulletShield security systems, for residential, commercial, and government customers across Arizona. Services are quoted and delivered as one-time projects combining product supply and certified installation labor.

Product overview

Metro Tint is a window film sales and installation company operating as a single unified service offering. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of window film solutions consisting of Commercial Window Film and Residential Window Film as the core service categories, supported by specialized products including Solar Control Film, Safety/Security Film, Decorative Film, and Privacy Film. The company is an authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and also offers proprietary security products including DefenseLite and BulletShield. 3M product brands featured include Prestige Series, Night Vision Series, and Thinsulate Window Film. Services span multiple Arizona communities with a focus on solar control, energy efficiency, safety, security, and aesthetic enhancement for both residential and commercial properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Window Film Window film sales and installation for commercial properties including offices, businesses, and government facilities in Arizona, providing solar control, safety, privacy, and energy savings.
• Residential Window Film Window film installation for Arizona homes to reduce heat, glare, and UV rays, improve energy efficiency, and protect furnishings from fading.
• Safety/Security Film High-performance 3M safety and security window films that hold broken glass together, protecting against break-ins, natural disasters, and bomb blasts for residential and commercial properties.
• Solar Control Film 3M window films that reduce solar heat gain, glare, and UV exposure while maintaining natural light and views for homes and commercial buildings.
• DefenseLite Proprietary security shield system 250 times stronger than glass alone, providing 24/7 invisible protection against forced entry without unsightly bars or grills, installed by Metro Tint in Arizona.
• BulletShield Patented anti-ballistic retrofit glazing solution mounted onto existing window and door frames with a custom-extruded aluminum frame, designed to protect against ballistic threats in high-security environments.
• Decorative Film Custom 3M glass finishes and decorative window films that create the look of etched, cut, or sandblasted glass for enhanced privacy and interior aesthetics at a fraction of replacement cost.
• 3M Daylight Redirecting Film Commercial 3M film using micro-replication technology to redirect sunlight from windows deeper into buildings up to 40 feet, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce up to 78% of the sun's heat
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Tint is an Authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and Premier Southwest 3M window tinting company. They provide 3M Prestige Series, Night Vision Series, Thinsulate, and Scotchshield security films. All products come with comprehensive 3M warranties.
• Solar ArtflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Tint has been acquired by Solar Art, described as Arizona's leading commercial and home window tint installer. The current team has been retained and will continue serving customers with added resources from Solar Art.
• DefenseLitecoreTechnology or IntegrationDefenseLite is a proprietary security shield system that Metro Tint installs. The system is 250 times stronger than glass alone and outperforms security window film and laminated glass, providing 24/7 invisible glass protection.
• BulletShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationBulletShield is described as the world's most dynamic anti-ballistic retrofit glazing solution. Metro Tint professionally installs this patented system as a retrofit onto existing windows and doors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Johnson Window Films: Johnson Window Films is a US manufacturer of architectural and automotive window films sold through dealer networks. It competes in the film supply layer that underpins Metro Tint's installation business.
• Madico Window Films: Madico is a window film manufacturer whose products (including safety, security, and solar control films) are installed by authorized dealer networks. It competes with 3M as a film supplier and indirectly with Metro Tint through its authorized installer ecosystem.
• SunTek Window Films (Eastman): SunTek Window Films is an Eastman brand manufacturing architectural and automotive window films distributed through authorized dealer-installers. It is a film supplier competitor to 3M and shapes the competitive landscape for Metro Tint's installation services.

Direct peers

• Solar Art: Solar Art is the direct parent company and operator, described as Arizona's leading commercial and home window tint installer. It is a direct peer offering the same residential and commercial window film installation services across Arizona and additional markets.
• Tint World: Tint World is a national window tinting and vehicle accessory franchise that provides residential, commercial, and automotive window film installation. It directly competes with Metro Tint in the residential and commercial window film installation category through a franchise delivery model.
• Window Film Depot: Window Film Depot is a national commercial and residential window film installation company offering solar, safety, security, and decorative films. It is a direct peer operating in the same installation service category with comparable product mix.
• Scottish Window Tinting: Scottish Window Tinting is a US window film installation provider serving residential, commercial, and government customers with solar, security, and decorative films. It is a direct competitor operating in the same service category with comparable product offerings.
• National Window Film Company: National Window Film manufactures and installs commercial and residential window films. It overlaps with Metro Tint as both an installation service provider and product manufacturer, addressing similar customer needs in solar control and security films.

Broad incumbents

• Solar Gard (Saint-Gobain): Solar Gard is a global window film brand owned by Saint-Gobain, supplying solar, safety, and decorative films to commercial and residential installers worldwide. It competes with 3M in the film supply layer and indirectly shapes the installer market in which Metro Tint operates.
• Vista Window Film (Eastman): Vista Window Film is an Eastman Chemical Company brand that manufactures architectural and automotive window films. It is an incumbent film supplier competing with 3M, Madico, and Solar Gard for the installer channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/metrotint
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetroTintAZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metro-tint-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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