Sun Control of Minnesota

What Sun Control of Minnesota does

Sun Control of Minnesota is a privately held, family-owned window film installation services company founded in 1978 by Randy Jensen and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company designs and installs window film, automotive tint, paint protection film (PPF), marine PPF, vehicle wraps, and architectural flat-glass solutions for residential, commercial, and vehicle customers. Underlying technology consists of precision CNC computer-plotted installations, nano-ceramic and carbon-film materials from XPEL, 3M, Solar Gard, and partner-supplied security products (DefenseLite, BulletShield) via Elite Security Glazing. Lifetime and warranty-backed workmanship claims differentiate the firm from competitors.

Name

Sun Control of Minnesota

Legal name

Sun Control of Minnesota

Website

https://suncontrolmn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sun Control of Minnesota installs window film, automotive tint, paint protection film, vehicle wraps, and security glazing for residential, commercial, and vehicle customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida using premium brands including 3M and XPEL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Film Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF), Sun Protection Accessories (UV-protective sprays, sticks, on-the-go formats) (CRABAHAO)

Keywords

• Window film installation
• Paint protection film
• Automotive window tint
• Commercial window film
• Vehicle wraps graphics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Window Tint Installation: Professional installation of window tint films for vehicles including cars, trucks, and fleet vehicles. Revenue generated through per-vehicle installation fees with various film tier options.
2. Residential/Commercial Flat Glass Film Installation: Installation of window films on residential homes and commercial buildings including Low-E films, solar-control films, decorative films, and safety/security films.
3. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Installation: Self-healing clear polyurethane film installation for vehicle paint protection including hoods, fenders, mirrors, and marine applications.
4. Marine PPF Installation: Paint protection film specifically designed for marine vessels.
5. Graphics and Vehicle Wraps: Custom vinyl wraps, decals, and graphics for vehicles, walls, and windows serving brand advertising and promotional purposes.
6. Financing Services: Partnership with Hearth for financing assistance to help customers afford window film installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sun Control of Minnesota is a family-owned window film installation service company that professionally installs window tint, paint protection film (PPF), decorative and solar films, safety and security films, and custom vinyl wraps/graphics for residential, commercial, automotive, and marine customers across the Midwest. The company operates certified installer teams at multiple Twin Cities, Wisconsin, and Florida locations, supplying premium films from 3M, XPEL, Solar Gard, and SheerWeave with warranty-backed workmanship.

Product overview

Sun Control of Minnesota is a window film installation service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface protection and enhancement solutions for vehicles, homes, and commercial buildings. The core offerings include automotive window tint (XPEL Prime CS, XR, XR PLUS; 3M Crystalline), residential and commercial flat glass window film, paint protection film (PPF) for vehicles and marine vessels, vehicle wraps and graphics, and safety & security films including DefenseLite and BulletShield systems. The company provides installation services using various film types (ceramic, metallized, dyed, solar, decorative, UV, mirror) and brands (3M, XPEL, Solar Gard). The business operates multiple Twin Cities locations and serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Window Film Installation Professional installation of low-E, solar-control, decorative, UV-blocking, ceramic, and mirror window films for residential homes. Reduces heat, glare, and UV exposure while improving privacy and energy efficiency.
• Commercial Window Film Installation Window film solutions for offices, storefronts, healthcare facilities, and industrial buildings. Improves energy efficiency, reduces glare, and provides branding and security benefits.
• Automotive Window Tint Installation Professional window tinting for cars, trucks, and fleet vehicles using XPEL Prime CS, XPEL Prime XR, and XPEL Prime XR Plus films. Rejects heat, blocks up to 99% UV, reduces glare, and provides privacy.
• Paint Protection Film (PPF) Installation Self-healing clear polyurethane film installation protecting vehicle hoods, fenders, and mirrors from rock chips, salt, and scratches. Includes digitally plotted patterns for scalpel-free fit.
• Marine Paint Protection Film Installation Paint protection film installation specifically designed for marine vessels to protect against saltwater, UV exposure, and marina hazards.
• Vehicle Wraps and Custom Graphics Custom vinyl wraps and decals for vehicles serving brand advertising and promotional purposes, with bubble-free installation by certified installers.
• Safety and Security Window Film Installation Tear-resistant window film that resists forced entry, mitigates flying glass hazards, and provides UV protection for residential and commercial buildings.
• Solar Window Shades Installation Interior SheerWeave solar shades installed alongside window film for heat and light control, including motorized design options.
• DefenseLite High-Security Glazing Clear polycarbonate panel system mounted over existing windows, creating a high-security barrier against forced entry for commercial properties.
• BulletShield Ballistic Protection Film Multi-layer ballistic protection film engineered to withstand bullets, blasts, and extreme impacts on existing windows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 3McoreTechnology or Integration · 16 March 20263M is a key film manufacturer whose products Sun Control installs. They sponsor the 3M Pro-Am Golf Tournament Giveaway promotion. Products include 3M Prestige Series, 3M Crystalline, and 3M Exterior Prestige 40 window films.
• XPELcoreTechnology or IntegrationXPEL is a film manufacturer whose products Sun Control installs. XPEL products offered include XPEL Prime CS, XPEL Prime XR, XPEL Prime XR Plus automotive tint films with varying levels of heat rejection and features.
• Elite Security GlazingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSun Control of Minnesota offers additional security products including DefenseLite (clear polycarbonate panel system) and BulletShield (ballistic film protection) through Elite Security Glazing for enhanced forced-entry and ballistic protection.
• SheerWeavesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSheerWeave Interior Solar Shade Fabrics offered by Sun Control of Minnesota as a combination product with window film for sun protection and privacy control. Motorized design available.
• Solar GardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar Gard Slate film mentioned as a recommended product for hardwood floor protection, offering neutral appearance with excellent heat and glare reduction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tint World: National window tinting and auto accessory franchise offering automotive tint, PPF, wraps, and residential/commercial film installation. Directly comparable business model, customer base, and service mix, but operating via a franchise model with national scale.
• Window Film Depot: National commercial and residential window film installation company serving similar architectural and automotive film needs. Directly comparable as a multi-region installer with a similar mix of 3M and other premium film brands.
• SunPro Window Films: Regional window film installation company offering residential, commercial, and automotive tint services. Directly comparable service mix and small-to-mid-scale operating profile.

Others

• Solar Gard: Window film manufacturer (part of Saint-Gobain) producing solar-control, safety, and decorative films. Already an indirect supplier to Sun Control; comparable as a film manufacturer-distributor in the same category.
• XPEL: Manufacturer of paint protection film (PPF) and window tint products, including the XPEL Prime line carried by Sun Control. Comparable as a key upstream brand partner and increasingly as a competitor through its own installer network.
• Madico: Manufacturer of window films including solar-control, safety/security, and decorative films. Upstream supplier/partner category comparable to 3M and Solar Gard; not a direct installer competitor but operates in the same value chain.
• SunTek Window Films: Manufacturer of automotive and architectural window films distributed through authorized dealer networks. Comparable as a film manufacturer supplying the same end-market installers; not a direct installer competitor.
• Avery Dennison (Wrap Films): Manufacturer of vehicle wrap vinyl and architectural films used in the graphics/wrap service line. Comparable as an upstream supplier in the wraps category; not a direct installation competitor.
• LLumar (Eastman): Major window film brand owned by Eastman Chemical, with both manufacturer and authorized-dealer installer networks. Comparable at the brand-and-product category level; operates competing dealer network that includes regional installers similar to Sun Control.
• Elite Security Glazing: Manufacturer/distributor of DefenseLite and BulletShield high-security glazing systems, and an existing partner of Sun Control. Comparable as an enabling supplier in the security glazing vertical where Sun Control is expanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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