WrapFam Unleashed January 2026 Issue: Wrap Industry News, Vehicle Wraps & PPF Trends
- Leslie Kochevar
- 1 day ago
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Looking for the latest wrap industry news, vehicle wrap trends, and PPF insights? The WrapFam Unleashed January 2026 Issue covers real-world shop leadership, workflow efficiency, in-house printing decisions, and standout installs from across the industry.
The WrapFam Unleashed January 2026 Issue delivers real-world insight into the wrap industry, covering leadership, workflow efficiency, PPF trends, in-house printing decisions, competitions, and standout installs.
JANUARY 2026 FEATURED ARTICLES
Shop Profile: Candy Wraps
Candy Wraps owner Krystal Miszewski shares how she built a six-person, fully in-house operation. From international competitions and industry training to managing 500-vehicle rebrands, this profile dives into the grit, logistics, and leadership behind one of the most respected shops in the game.
Design Studio: Efficiency as an Art Form
Veteran designer Jamie “Mully” Mullican of Wrap Artist breaks down why efficiency isn’t the enemy of creativity; it’s the system that makes great wrap design possible. From disciplined file structure to checking ego at the door, Mully shows how building smarter processes leads to cleaner installs, fewer headaches, and better results.
Centerfold: The Terminator
Wrapped by Declare Graphics, this Jerr-Dan 50/60 Rotator proves that heavy wreckers demand more than good looks. Designed for durability, clean flow across complex hardware, and real recovery work, The Terminator is a wrap built to perform as hard as the truck itself.
W.O.W. (Women of Wraps): Celine
French owner and installer at MS Wrap, Celine shares how she went from office work to international-level installs, and why perfectionism, not patience, defines great wrapping. From overcoming doubt after certification backlash to chasing fun, color, and glitter in every project, her story is about resilience, craft, and refusing to blend in.
The Wrap Business: Speak Up
Matt Richart of Digital EFX challenges shop owners and leaders to stop staying quiet and start setting direction in 2026. From preventing burnout and missed opportunities to improving decision-making and profitability, this column breaks down why speaking up early and often is one of the most powerful tools in a wrap business.
Fusion Beat: The Part No One Wants to Pay For
Brent Williams of LSI Graphics breaks down the most misunderstood part of architectural finish films: preparation. From substrates and primers to training gaps and failed installs, this piece explains why surface prep is the real work, and why skipping it costs more than anyone wants to admit.
January 2026 Highlights:
Benoit Jacquelin of Adforme recaps a two-day international event celebrating the advancement, innovation, and future of paint protection film.
Sierra McKinster of Vibrant Print Solutions breaks down the real costs, control, and risks of producing graphics in-house versus outsourcing.
Event organizer Jody Frego of Full Circle Wrap Training explains why hosting a wrap competition at the Dirt Expo was a turning point for visibility and growth.
Marcus Rimmer of Creative Instinct Wraps shares an architectural install that proves prep, planning, and precision matter more than speed.
Wade Becher of Wicked Wraps explains how doing great work opened doors beyond traditional vehicle wraps and into new industries.
Alex Lund of Bismark Sign Co, Starla Miller of Miller Decals, and Vanessa Ulmer of Crystal Coast Graphics sit down with Tea Palella of PopShadow Decals to talk about why recognizing and celebrating your team matters.
A visual showcase of standout installs from shops across the wrap community.
A roundup of industry news, trends, and developments shaping the wrap world.
Key industry events to plan training, travel, and networking for the year ahead.
WrapToonsDallas Fowler delivers his latest illustrated take on the wrap industry.
FEATURED VIDEOS & PODCASTS
WrapShop Talk: 26 Lessons From 2025
Brent Knott of Torq reflects on the wins, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons that shaped the year and what installers should carry into 2026.
The WrapOps Podcast
Tanor and Andrew Banks of Performance Wraps talk with Tim Evans, the Wrap Industry's Favorite Photographer, about working less, building smarter systems, and creating stability inside a wrap shop.
Branded Not Blanded
Dan Antonelli and Amanda August of Kickcharge Creative break down the rebirth of Grasshopper and how a strategic rebrand reshaped culture, confidence, and growth.
WrapOn
Scott Decker of WrapOn Tools sits down with Josh Prater of 201 Wraps to talk tools installers actually rely on, what earns its place in the shop, and what doesn’t.
Support the brands driving the industry forward:
Blade Cage • Brothers Chemical • Digital EFX • Full Circle Wrap Training • Platinum Sign Supply • Wensco Automotive Restyling • Wrap Edu • Wrap Glove • The Wrap Institute
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