06/27/2025
Hello All,
Stephanie and I are excited to share some thrilling news: Energy Control Consultants (ECC) has been acquired by American Window Film (AWF), a respected nationwide company in the window film and graphics industry.
Over the past 40 years, ECC has experienced tremendous growth — thanks in large part to our incredible team and loyal clients. With the support and resources of American Window Film, we’re confident that growth will not only continue but accelerate.
This move also marks an important personal milestone. It provides me with a well-considered exit strategy, though I will remain actively involved as a Senior Estimator/Salesperson during the transition and beyond. I’m excited to stay connected with our clients and team in this new capacity.
Importantly, there will be no changes to our existing team. James will step into the role of Operations Manager, and the full ECC staff will remain in place to ensure a smooth transition and uphold the high standards of service you've come to expect. Our clients will continue to have full access to the complete line of 3M™ window film products — now backed by AWF’s national network and proprietary business systems.
When considering this transition, we had three key boxes that needed to be checked:
1. Our team had to be well taken care of with opportunities for personal and professional growth. ✅
2. The financial aspects needed to make sense for our family. ✅
3. Our clients — and our 40-year reputation — had to be in good hands. ✅
After eight months of thoughtful negotiation, we officially closed on the sale on June 23, 2025.
"We're thrilled to welcome Energy Control Consultants into the American Window Film family," said Matthew Darienzo, CEO of AWF. "Their team brings deep local expertise and a strong customer-first culture that aligns perfectly with our mission. This acquisition allows us to further our reach and commitment to providing best-in-class window film solutions across the U.S."
This acquisition is part of AWF’s broader expansion strategy, following recent integrations in Atlanta, Des Moines, and Houston. With ECC now onboard, AWF operates in over 17 major U.S. markets, offering an extensive suite of services — including solar control film, security film, decorative graphics, building wraps, and more.
American Window Film is one of the largest commercial and residential window film and graphics installation companies in the country, with offices in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Des Moines, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston, and New York. They are headquartered in Laguna Hills, California.
To learn more, visit www.americanwindowfilm.com.
Thank you all for your continued support. We’re proud of what we’ve built — and excited for what’s ahead.