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translates into high impact resistance – glass that is retained rather than shattering into a room – and strong protection against forced entry. What’ s more, Madico’ s expertise in optically clear coatings means, as John describes,“ most people won’ t even know it’ s there!”
Installation is equally important.“ We don’ t just sell the film; we also train people how to install it,” explains John. The SafetyShield Premier Partner Program is over 25 years old and brings installers to Tampa for two days of immersive training, ensuring Madico’ s products are specified and fitted correctly.“ Safety and security films carry a lot of responsibility, so we want to get that totally right,” he continues. The films protect everything from schools and businesses to government buildings and international skyscrapers.
Acquisitions have fueled expansion – from windshield protection brand ClearPlex in 2016 and the Louisville vacuum deposition specialist VDI to Johnson Window Films( Johnson), which it acquired in 2026.“ Being a family-owned US manufacturer with a 50-year history, Johnson was a natural fit, with strengths in the automotive segment to complement our strengths in architectural and safety,” says John. Madico has also restructured its sales and marketing
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