Smart Tint, Inc.

What Smart Tint, Inc. does

Smart Tint, Inc. is a privately held USA-based manufacturer of switchable PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) smart film, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Nesconset, New York. The company's core product is electrified architectural-grade film that transitions between frosted/opaque (powered off) and transparent (powered on) states, marketed under multiple registered trademarks including Smart Tint®, Smart Film®, Smart Cling®, Flip Tint®, Smart Plexi®, and Smartition®. The firm claims 29 USPTO-registered patents, only-in-category ETL certification to UL standards (US and Canada), and architectural-grade optical performance (less than 1.5% haze). Smart Tint sells custom-manufactured film in multiple voltages and colors, supported by proprietary Smart Cling® self-adhesive backing and Nano Hardshell scratch-resistant coating. Its business model is factory-direct wholesale with quote-based pricing, supplemented by a global dealer and installer network of 1,900+ certified US installers and 550+ worldwide installers. The company works an installer-first channel strategy in which every order ships with a dedicated project manager and engineering support, plus a free functional sample kit program that credits toward orders of 10+ square feet to drive conversion. Customer concentration is highly distributed across verticals: commercial/enterprise (PayPal, Meta, Disney, Ford, BMW, Walmart, Amazon, Kellanova, Boston University Hospital), automotive/transportation (Tesla CyberLandr, Cadillac, Honda Canada), aerospace (SpaceX, NASA, Mecaer Aviation), government and heritage (Federal VA, Hampton Court Palace), entertainment (Netflix, Eurovision), and residential long-tail. The mobile app (Smart Tint Glass Controller) runs on the Tuya Smart platform and integrates with Crestron, Lutron, Savant, DMX, and Arduino control ecosystems. Firmographic headcount is reported as 6, though the company describes a 100% American workforce with 10+ year engineering specialists; the lean structure is consistent with an asset-light specialty manufacturer that pushes installation labor to its certified installer network.

Name

Smart Tint, Inc.

Legal name

Smart Tint, Inc.

Website

https://smartfoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smart Tint, Inc. is a privately held USA manufacturer of switchable PDLC smart film founded in 1999, serving commercial, residential, automotive, government, healthcare, aerospace, and marine customers through direct sales and a global network of 2,450+ certified installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Switchable Smart Film

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAKAJ

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

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Window Treatments Retail (Blinds, Shades, Curtains)

Keywords

• Switchable smart film
• PDLC window film
• Electrified window tint
• Privacy on demand film
• Self-adhesive smart glass

Headquarters

HQ city

Nesconset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Film Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of Smart Tint® switchable film products, including Smart Cling® self-adhesive film and non-adhesive options. Products are custom-manufactured to customer specifications with various voltage options (12-24 VDC, 28-60 VAC, 120-240 VAC) and colors (white, gray, black, custom). Includes engineering support and project management with every order.
2. Smart Plexi Glass Panel Sales: Pre-built smart glass panel products (Smart Plexi) sold for DIY installation, available in standard and custom sizes.
3. Dealer/Installer Network: Authorized dealer network generating revenue through professional installation services, with Smart Tint providing products, engineering support, and installer referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Smart Tint, Inc. manufactures and sells USA-made PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) switchable smart film that transitions between frosted/opaque (powered off) and transparent (powered on) on glass surfaces. The company offers proprietary Smart Cling® self-adhesive backing, Flip Tint® reverse-operating film, Smart Plexi pre-built panels, Smart Security Film, and Smartition® privacy screens, plus a companion mobile controller app. Every order ships with engineering support and a dedicated project manager.

Product overview

Smart Tint, Inc. is a USA-based manufacturer of premium architectural-grade switchable smart film technology. The core product is the Smart Tint® Smart Film®, a PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) electrified window tint that switches between frosted and clear states. The portfolio includes proprietary Smart Cling® self-adhesive technology for easy installation, Flip Tint® for reverse-operation applications, Smart Plexi Glass pre-built panels, the Smart Tint Glass Controller mobile app, Smartition® privacy screens, and Smart Security Film® variants. All products offer dimmable operation, UV protection (99%), and integration with major home automation platforms (Crestron, Lutron, DMX, Savant, Arduino) via the companion app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flip Tint®: World's first reverse operating switchable smart film that powers off clear and powers on for privacy
• Smart Plexi
• Smartition®
• Smart Cling®
• Privacy on Demand™

Products and services

• Smart Tint® Smart Film® USA-manufactured switchable privacy film applied to any smooth glass surface, switching from frosted (opaque) when powered off to transparent when powered on. Custom-manufactured to project specifications with various voltage options (12-24 VDC, 28-60 VAC, 120-240 VAC), 7 colors plus custom, dimmable operation, 99% UV blocking, and control via remote, smartphone, wall switch, or third-party automation. For residential bathrooms/windows, commercial offices, conference rooms, healthcare, government, marine, aviation, and automotive.
• Smart Cling® Self-Adhesive Smart Film Proprietary peel-and-stick self-adhesive switchable smart film for retrofit application on existing glass. The only film that outgasses on its own, preventing solar fracturing. Available in white, gray, and black colors. Targets installers and end customers wanting to avoid professional outgassing processes.
• Flip Tint® Reverse-Operating Smart Film World's first reverse-operating switchable smart film that defaults to clear when powered off and switches to private when powered on, opposite to traditional smart film. Dimmable for variable transparency. Designed for aviation interiors (e.g., Mecaer Aviation), specialty vehicles, and applications where default-clear behavior is required.
• Smart Plexi Glass Panels Pre-built plexiglass panels integrated with genuine Smart Tint film for plug-and-play DIY installation. Scratch resistant, UV blocking, powers on clear and powers off private, dimmable. Standard max size 48" x 96"; custom up to 60" x 120". Targets residential DIYers and small commercial buyers who cannot apply film directly to existing glass.
• Smart Tint® Glass Controller App Mobile application (built on Tuya Smart platform) for iOS and Android that provides remote on/off control, scheduling, timers, and the ability to share control with friends and family for Smart Tint products. Distributed as a companion control app for Smart Tint film purchases.
• Smartition® Privacy Screens Smart privacy screens and panels designed for workspace separation, social distancing, and on-demand office privacy. Switchable panels create separation in offices, work areas, and commercial environments with on-demand privacy control.
• Smart Security Film® Fire-rated and security-certified variant of Smart Tint switchable film used in schools, offices, and government buildings. Provides enhanced security features and meets building safety and code compliance requirements beyond standard smart film.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% UV rays blocked, up to 49% solar heat reduction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration partnership enabling Smart Tint products to work with Crestron automation and control systems, widely used in enterprise and commercial building automation.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Smart Tint to work with Lutron lighting and automation controls, enabling coordinated smart building solutions.
• SavantcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart home automation integration partnership with Savant systems, providing another control option for Smart Tint customers.
• Tuya SmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Tuya Smart (Smart Tint Glass Controller app) enabling smartphone control, remote scheduling, and automation of Smart Tint products worldwide.
• Mecaer Aviation GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian aviation company utilizing Smart Tint's proprietary Flip Tint® technology for aircraft privacy solutions. First aviation customer to deploy reverse-operating smart film technology in aircraft interiors.
• Green Bay Packers / Microsoft (TitleTown Tech)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership between Green Bay Packers and Microsoft creating TitleTown Tech innovation facility featuring Smart Tint technology throughout.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• View, Inc. US-based manufacturer of electrochromic 'View Dynamic Glass' for smart buildings. Competes with Smart Tint in the architectural smart-glass category but uses a different underlying technology (electrochromic vs. PDLC).
• Smartglass International: Ireland-based manufacturer of switchable smart glass and PDLC film products for architectural and interior applications. Direct competitor in the switchable privacy film category with overlapping customer base.
• Gauzy Ltd. Israel-based manufacturer of PDLC switchable smart film and smart glass, the closest direct competitor to Smart Tint in switchable privacy film technology. Competes head-to-head for architectural and automotive PDLC projects globally.
• Kinestral Technologies (Halio): US-based developer of Halio smart-tinting electrochromic glass for buildings. Competes for next-generation smart building privacy and solar-control projects with an alternative switching technology.
• Research Frontiers Inc. US-listed licensor of SPD (suspended particle device) smart glass technology used in automotive and architectural applications. Competes indirectly via a different smart-glass technology targeting overlapping end markets.
• Polytronix / Magic Glass: US-based PDLC film manufacturer offering switchable smart film under the Magic Glass brand. Direct competitor with similar PDLC technology targeting architectural and commercial privacy applications.

Broad incumbents

• AGC (Asahi Glass Company): Global glass manufacturer with smart glass and dimmable glass products for automotive and architecture. Competes indirectly with Smart Tint at the OEM and large-project level via a much larger incumbent platform.
• Gentex Corporation: US-based incumbent supplying dimmable automotive mirrors and aircraft windows. Adjacent in automotive/aviation switchable glass with strong OEM relationships overlapping Smart Tint's transportation customers.
• SageGlass (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's electrochromic smart glass brand for architectural facades. Competes in the smart building glass category with the backing of a global building materials incumbent, posing a long-term threat to PDLC films.

Emerging players

• Innovative Glass Corp. US-based specialty smart glass fabricator integrating switchable film into architectural and commercial projects. Niche competitor with overlapping project types but smaller scale than Smart Tint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SmartTint
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@smarttintinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/smarttint
• Instagraminstagram.com/smarttint/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/smarttintusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart-tint-inc.

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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