About Us
Specialty Window Films has been operating in New Zealand as Solar Gards New Zealand distributor for over 9 years. When the owner/operators Ross Eathorne/Jill Newth set up the business they recognised an opportunity to take their business window film experience from owning an installation business into distributing product. They recognised an untapped business opportunity and potential. Their distribution business has been built around the leading global window film brand, Solar Gard. Given that New Zealand has one of the harshest UV climates on the planet, it occurred to Ross and Jill that being involved in the distribution of window film with its brand partners, that it was an opportunity to invest time and energy into the business .With an estimated 2% of glass with film installed onto it, they saw a need in the market for the distribution and support of quality product that could satisfy the needs of the market. But as Ross and Jill have learned over the years, there is a lot more to window film than meets the proverbial eye!
From the outset Ross and Jill have put considerable time and effort into continuing to grow a progressive business relationship with its brands partners. Ross and Jill know have peace of mind reassurance, knowing that they have invested in what is a progressive market with opportunity and being associated with quality product and quality brands.
In order to grow their business the owners have identified the importance of bridging the gap between the markets awareness and the smart solutions that the product offers. With their hands on experience from when operating a window film installation business and their extensive product knowledge, the owners acknowledge the importance of supporting their customers with that experience as well as ensuring the right product is delivered on time. Get it right first time, every time.
Ross explains that it is really important to them, that they understand what the customer’s goals are and that the product selected will meet the customer’s requirements. To up skill and educate the market with sound product knowledge and training as well as advising correctly.
" The value of the business is built around smart solutions making a positive effect on people’s lives and habitat"
Meet our team
Ross
Sam
About Solargard
About Solar Gard
Solar Gard protects what matters most to you: your family, your home, your business, your car. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Solar Gard makes state-of-the-art window films and protective coatings for the architecture and automotive markets. Solar Gard is a division of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, as subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world leader in habitat and construction markets. Our proven carbon-negative solutions positively impact lives and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Solar Gard products are sold in more than 90 countries under the Solar Gard, Quantum, and Solar Gard Armorcoat® brands.