XPEL Acquires Five North American Paint-Protection and Window-Film Businesses

XPEL Acquires Protex Centre (Montreal Paint Protection Film Installer)

January 30, 2020

Automotive

XPEL, Inc. agreed to acquire Protex Centre, a Montreal-based wholesale-focused paint protection film installation business with over 20 employees. The transaction (approx. CAD$3.25 million) expands XPEL's presence in the Montreal market and will combine the acquired business with XPEL's previously acquired Protex Pointe-Claire window film business to provide an integrated wholesale solution.

XPEL Acquires Assets of Its Exclusive China Distributor

September 11, 2025

Automotive

XPEL, Inc. acquired the assets of its exclusive distributor in China, resulting in a 76% ownership interest in the operating entity. The acquired business has approximately $45–50 million in annual revenue and is expected to add about $13–18 million of pro‑forma revenue; the purchase was funded with cash, deferred payments and contingent consideration to accelerate XPEL's direct go‑to‑market strategy in China and pursue OEM/4S opportunities.

XPEL Acquires U.K.-based invisiFRAME Ltd.

November 1, 2021

Consumer Products

XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL) has acquired invisiFRAME Ltd., a United Kingdom-based maker of custom bicycle frame protection kits that sells direct-to-consumer and to bicycle shops across the UK, Europe, Australia and the U.S. The acquisition is expected to add roughly $2.7 million in incremental annual revenue and allow XPEL to leverage its global dealer and installer network to expand reach into the bicycle protection market.

Eastman Chemical Acquires PremiumShield (Matrix Films business)

September 12, 2021

Manufacturing

Eastman Chemical Company agreed to acquire the business and assets of Matrix Films, LLC — the marketer of PremiumShield performance films — to expand its paint protection and window film capabilities. The deal adds PremiumShield's pattern database, installation training expertise and dealer relationships across North America, Europe and the Middle East; terms were not disclosed and the acquisition was expected to close in 2021.

Solar Art Acquires Metro Tint (Phoenix) and Amersol (Dallas)

June 17, 2022

Construction

Solar Art has acquired Metro Tint in Phoenix and Amersol in Dallas, adding two market-leading commercial and residential window film installers to its portfolio. The bolt-on acquisitions expand Solar Art's geographic footprint beyond its West Coast stronghold and bolster its national presence in commercial window film sales and installation.

Reynolds and Reynolds Acquires Xzilon

July 13, 2023

Automotive

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company acquired Xzilon, a maker of vehicle appearance protection products known for ceramic and interior protection systems. Xzilon will continue operating under its current leadership with Kevin Kahmann remaining president; the acquisition expands Reynolds' dealership product and F&I offering capabilities across automotive, RV, marine and powersports markets.