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CPFilms Inc.CPFilms: The History

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The History of CPFilms Inc. dates back to the 17th century when the Courtauld family settled in England, learned the art of silk weaving and eventually founded Samuel Courtauld & Co. in 1828.

Through acquisitions, advanced technology and visionary management, the company, which produced the first commercially successful man-made fiber, continues to flourish under the name Solutia Inc. Since CPFilms was established under the auspices of Solutia, we have generated major advances in the enhanced film industry through our various business divisions.

Energy conservation in an important item on the environmental protection agenda. CPFilms plays an important role in that agenda as the largest supplier of window films and window film components to the solar control market worldwide.

CPFilms: International Division

CPFilms is a subsidiary of Solutia Inc., an international chemical group employing 9,000 people in countries around the world. Our strengths are based on polymer technology and surface science. In all our activities, we aim to meet our customers' needs faster, better, and more distinctively than the international competition.

With our headquarters in Martinsville, Virginia, USA, CPFilms is the world's largest producer of Glass Treatment Films and film components. Our commitment to the Glass Film industry and continued investment in our business will bring you the products of tomorrow.

About Window Film

Window Film Features:

  • Reflects/Absorbs Heat
  • Controls Light Transmission
  • Slows Heat Transfer Through Windows
  • Absorbs Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Reduces Heat Loss
  • Available in Different Colors
  • Helps Hold Broken Glass Together
  • Consistency of Visual Properties
  • Available as Scratch Resistant Products

General Benefits:

  • Control/Reduce Heat Gain
  • Reduce Radiant Heat Loss
  • Help Reduce Fading
  • Create Desired Privacy
  • Create a Uniform Appearance
  • Balance Hot/Cold Spots in Buildings
  • Reduce Glare

Types of Film

  • Automotive: Through the application of quality automotive glass treatment films produced by CPFilms, you now have the opportunity to enhance the beauty, performance, personality, comfort, value, and safety of this prize possession.
     
  • Commercial Building: CPFilms produces a wide range of professional grade commercial building films to meet the performance requirements and design criterion for any commercial building, residential, structure, or shop front location.
     
  • Residential: CPFilms, the worlds leading manufacturer of quality glass treatment films, produces a vast selection of residential window films with the best components available. It is now possible to preserve your home interior while promoting reductions toward your home cooling and heating costs.
     
  • Safety & Security: CPFilms has developed a proven and cost effective technology for reinforcing ordinary window and glass to minimize damage and loss. Our broad range of professional grade security and solar/safety films meet the safety requirements and design criterion of commercial buildings, residential structures, government facilities, embassies, and retail shop fronts.
     
  • Custom: While providing the largest standard film offering in the industry, CPFilms recognizes that the requirements exist for custom film constructions. With an experienced and professional Research and Development staff, the most modern laboratory facilities and state of the art manufacturing capabilities for dyeing, metallizing, laminating and coating of polyester films, we can design, develop and produce custom film constructions. Minimum quantity conditions, production lead times and deposits are required for custom orders.

It’s About Quality

CPFilms, the worlds leading manufacturer of quality glass treatment films is pleased to have strict quality systems and has been ISO 9001 Certified. All CPFilms professional grade films are produced with the highest grade of materials and most advanced technology to bring you high performance and long life products.

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