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NEWSWORTHY LEGAL The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is looking into the issue of aftermarket window tint on cars in the province as a result of a ban proposed by a citizen and road-safety activist. Barry Wellar, director of the University of Ottawa’s Walking Security Index Project, addressed his concerns to Ottawa’s Police Service Board on December 17, 2004, requesting specific legislation banning window tint in the province. His argument is that windows tinted darkly prevent pedestrians and cyclists from making eye contact with drivers, putting those not in vehicles at risk when crossing traffic.
The board supported the motion for new legislation put before them at the meeting and a resolution is being sent to the provincial government to consider a governmental change regarding the use of window film on vehicles. Judge Rules on Motions in Infringement Suit Madico representatives confirmed the ruling, noting that the judge also ruled against Poirier’s motion for additional monetary damages to be levied against the company. Madico will now meet with its attorneys to evaluate and decide which, if any, further actions would be in the best interest of the company. Madico maintains that it was developing an improved attachment system prior to the suit being filed. Poirier, whose product is currently distributed exclusively through CPFilms, said he will wait until this case is fully settled before planning any further action. Project Safeguard is an initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of flying glass and improve safety at childcare centers. It has received much attention and participation from window film companies. “GE Project Safeguard enables our company to reach out to the community beyond our everyday business,” said David Read, sales development manager for Johnson. “We appreciate the opportunity to provide support to help ensure the safety of the children in these childcare centers.” “This gesture has made a difference in the lives of those who stay here with us during a very difficult time,” said Mullen Sawyer, executive director of Why Me and Sherry’s House. “Now, thanks to Bekaert and Energy Design, we have a beautiful new home to help in our healing equation.” Fabian has assigned 373,000 of personal Class “A” shares to the trust, the distribution of which will be done on a scheduled basis upon confirmation that the employee has met established performance objectives for the year. Joining GDI with seven years of car dealership experience in the Atlanta area, Johnson will serve as a resource of information regarding dealership operations and procedures in new and used care prep and installation. He will conduct training courses, including product knowledge seminars, computer pattern cutting and hands-on training with product installation from the company’s main office facilities in Holly Springs. The first product category instruction session will be a course on clear urethane paint protection. IWFA Selects New Officers, Board of Directors Tom Niziolek of Madico succeeds Scott Haddock as president of the IWFA and will serve in that capacity until 2005. “I take great pride in this appointment. The IWFA provides an invaluable service to the glass film industry, and I am eager to work with my peers to increase the association’s value, particularly in the areas of solar control and safety glass applications,” said Niziolek. Joining Niziolek as officers on the board of directors are Matt Jobe of Gila Distributing who has been elected as vice president, Harry Rahman of Huper Optik, serving as secretary and Gregg McKay of CP Films as treasurer. The board of directors now includes Kenneth Campbell of Tri-State Window Tinting in North Haledon, N.J., Jack Audino of Sunblockers Inc. in Redding, Calif., Jaime Knutson of Madico in Puyallup, Wash., Ben Ford of Global Window Films in Pemborke Pines, Fla., Brian Goad of Bekaert Specialty Films in San Diego, Calif., Dan Villamil of Window Tints, Etc. in Hollywood, Calif. and Haddock. Mold & Moisture Management magazine is a quarterly publication created to address industry needs concerning the rising influx in legal cases, building concerns and repairs required to solve the ever-increasing caseload within these fields. “Preventative measures and remediation will be our main focus for those in the building industry, contractors and others. We are pleased to provide this much needed media regarding the issue of mold, which affects thousands every day,” stated Debra Levy, publisher. “Presenting columns, newsworthy articles, and pertinent editorial information for such a salient topic such as mold, is what Key Communications Inc. strives to produce with all of its publications,” said Levy. |
“The privacy aspect has nothing to do with being on a public thoroughfare. If you want privacy, stay in your own home. That seems to be the extent to which we can guarantee your privacy,” Wellar told a local news station.
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