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Acquired in 1987 by Japanese manufacturer Lintec, the company developed its safety and security films in the 1990s and, today, it operates from a 250,000-square-foot facility in Tampa Bay. After moving there in 2020, Madico equipped the site with upgraded manufacturing capabilities, and it now distributes to more than 100 countries.
The business is split between window film – covering automotive, architectural, and safety and security segments – and a specialty films unit that supplies business-tobusiness custom coatings. Sectors served include aerospace, defense, and healthcare, with many of its customers Fortune 500 companies. Across both, John is clear on what drives expansion.“ Our growth depends on creating highvalue, differentiated products. We put a lot of effort into understanding the needs of the market, and we use R & D to develop products that set us apart from our competitors.” The strongest example is SafetyShield G2, the latest version of Madico’ s flagship safety film, which the company believes is the best performing product on the market after years of development.“ SafetyShield G2 has nearly double the bond strength of the closest competitor,” John highlights, referring to how firmly the film grips the glass. That
▼ John Storms, CEO and President
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