Does this make me an honorary Texan?

OK I have bought the Boots in San Antonio, I have A Steson again aquired in San Antonio, I drink Top Shelf Margs (patron preferably)

And now this (Below) do I get honorary status now?


Cheers

Tom

XPEL To Acquire U.K. Company

- Largest European Paint Protection Product Dealer in XPEL Network –
- Ownership Interests in Italy, France, Greece, S.E. Asia and Australia -

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, June 1, 2007...XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the Founded by Mr. Tom Wakeford, Paintshield has been an XPEL product distributor since its inception in May of 2003, and has served as the exclusive design arm for XPEL's European product design activities. The company's impressive client list includes Rolls Royce Motors, Aston Martin, Porsche GB, and Ascari Cars, and its reputation for superior protection product installation in Western Europe is second-to-none. Paintshield also maintains joint venture ownership interests in Paintshield affiliates in the markets of Italy, France, Greece (Balkans), S.E. Asia and Australia which are also being acquired by XPEL as part of the transaction. Paintshield U.K., without contribution from its affiliates, is projected to add approximately US$1,000,000 to XPEL's top line revenue in 2007.

XPEL's Chief Executive Officer, Steven J. McAuley, stated, "This is another great opportunity for XPEL to continue taking control of the growing global markets for paint protection products. Paintshield brings great market knowledge and management, immediate positive financial impact while increasing our design capabilities to expand even further our library of automotive paint, headlight and window tint protection patterns. Paintshield currently has an active relationship within the racing community throughout Europe, with the likes of Formula I, the Grand Prix Masters, the GT Race Series, and Formula BMW. These relationships will help us continue growing awareness for the Paintshield brand with race fans in Europe and compliments our efforts to build a global XPEL Motorsports brand." Mr. McAuley further commented, "Regarding brand, 'Paintshield' is a highly descriptive and very intuitive corporate brand name which we intend to fully utilize to build stronger brand awareness for our products in North America and around the world. I am excited about our expanded global reach and look forward to having Tom Wakeford on our team in his capacity as Managing Director of the newly formed XPEL wholly-owned United Kingdom subsidiary."

Paintshield's Managing Director, Mr. Tom Wakeford, added, "We are extremely excited about the prospects this integration brings to both organizations, including the significant investment capability to support our aggressive growth strategies for the European marketplace. Paintshield is currently the number one choice for consumers of paint protection film products within the markets in which we operate. The desire to produce nothing but the best in delivered results to our clients has made the Paintshield brand recognized in many countries around the world as the hallmark of quality in automotive paint protection. This consolidation is a great move for both companies and I look forward to working as part of the XPEL team who have been exceptional partners during the last four years of our relationship."

The contemplated transaction as described herein is subject to a final due diligence review, the execution of a definitive agreement, and regulatory approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and any other entities maintaining jurisdiction.

The Company also announced today that it has arranged to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to US$1,250,000 at a price of US$2.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase an additional common share of the Company for two years from the closing date at a price of US$2.40 per share. The Company will pay up to a 10% finder’s fee. The proceeds from the financing are intended to be used for the Company's acquisition opportunities. A four-month hold period from the time of closing will apply to any securities issued pursuant to this offering.

XPEL Technologies Corp. is the worldwide leader in the electronic delivery of automotive aftermarket products, utilizing the Internet as an integral component for its design, manufacturing, distribution and customer relationship strategies. The Company's DAP software utility offers Dealers the industry's most efficient and productive tool set to better serve customers with "best-in-class" solutions in real time. XPEL has clear advantages over the competition through its expansive proprietary library of installation-friendly paint and headlight protection and window tint products, coupled with unique web-based remote manufacturing and distribution software, superior installation-training curriculum and world-class facilities, with established and growing sales channels.

The TSXV has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy and accuracy of this information.

 

The guy(s) that own XPEL are also racers. I believe the owner and his son have a pair of Allison Legacy's.

 

As a Texan by choice... You forgot the Belt Buckle.

 

Of Course Rob Thats the whole point

Cheers

Tom

 

yes Indeedy, I spent a fun evening last week at the race shop with Rege and one of his drivers great night

 

Yeah I know I did get an outlandish embroidered black shirt at the same Time

Ran out of time on the Belt Buckle maybe next trip

 

Hopefully a Scully shirt or maybe a Panhandle Slim.....


Don't get a buckle set until we meet up and we'll shop at Max Lang, here in Houston.......dunno if he's on the web....

I DO know Lady Valeria has a lot of his stuff! ROTFLMAO!
It's my 'last minute get out of trouble QUICK' play....

He was also very helpful in moulding and recreating sterling silver reproductions of some vintage Boy Scout uniform buttons, originally steel....

Dad died before they were through, so my Lil' Sis has the troop now....she got his set.

 

...anyway he has really nice buckle sets, not that big 'dinner plate' stuff.......

Not that there's anything WRONG with that!

*flying beer bottles smashing against the wall*

 

But what kind of boots are they and what kind of bend did you have put in your hat? Also, the bottom back of the legs of the jeans must come within 1/4 in of the surface when you are standing. A real cowboy has the back edge of the jeans frayed a little..........

Now, about that mustache that you need to grow if you don't already have one........and the belt buckle to go with it.............Not!!!
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youre gettin there! pretty good start! to top it off, and make it official, you need to take a trip to Luckenbach!! That solidifies you as a true Texan... am i right BigTex?!?!?!?!!?!
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I'll answer as soon as a fix the frayed rear edge of my Levis 517s.......

We'll take him to The Hat Store on Richmond, they have examples of the various blocking patterns.......

You know strangely I have NOT ever been to Luckenbach!!

But I DO have the Jerry Jeff Walker album on vinyl, and as Waylon Jennings noted...strongly believe in "guitars tuned good, and firm feeling women"......

 

awwwwww.. BigTex!!!! never been to Luckenbach??!?!? you need to take one of those F cars you have and make a road trip.. go stay in Fredricksburg and then go into Luckenbach and tear it up one day/night! and yes... guitars that tune good and firm feelin women!

 

(Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey, and Alison Rogers)

You say you're not from Texas
Man as if I couldn't tell
You think you pull your boots on right
And wear your hat so well

So pardon me my laughter
'Cause I sure do understand
Even Moses got excited
When he saw the promised land

That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

See I was born and raised in Texas
And it means so much to me
Though my girl comes from down in Georgia
We were up in Tennessee

And as we were driving down the highway
She asked me baby what's so great
How come you're always going on
About your Lone Star State

I said that's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

Oh the road it looked so lovely
As she stood there on the side
And she grew smaller in my mirror
As I watched her wave goodbye

Those boys from Carolina
They sure enough could sing
But when they came on down to Texas
We all showed them how to swing

Now David's on the radio
And old Champ's still on the guitar
And Uncle Walt he's home with Heidi
Hiding in her loving arms

That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

They're OK in Oklahoma
Up in Arkansas they're fair
But those old folks in Missouri
They don't even know you're there

But at a dance hall down in Texas
That's the finest place to be
The women they all look beautiful
And their men will buy your beer for free

That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

So won't you let me help you Mister
Just pull your hat down the way I do
And buy your pants just a little longer
And next time somebody laughs at you

You just tell 'em you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

 

You have to go to Pecos and see the oldest rodeo in Texas. For the cowboys on the bulls and broncs, the rodeo clowns and the cowgirls in the tight jeans..................

 

i heard that "thats right youre not from Texas" on this website.. its 24/7 free TEXAS country.. not that nashville crap
http://www.radiofreetexas.org/

 

Thanks for all the tip guys going to have to pass on the Moustache (had one for 25 years not growing it back now.

As for the curve in the brim havent had one put in on this one as there seemed two schools of thought the guys I did see wearing them (suits like me) didnt appear to have one, I guess its only the ranchers that do this??

on my next trip I will seek your advice as to the correct curve on the brim on the next hat.

will take some pics of the shirt and upload them it is truly outrageous

Not sure when I will next be over but will post up in good time meet, will be going to Sema in vegas if any of you guys are going to that this year?

Cheers


Tom

 

Tom, if you ever make it down to Houston on a business trip, look us up! we'll go for a few beers!

 

Jim, I've been helping Willis and Alison Ramsey with fundraising to get his new cd out the door in the next few months. Lyle has already recorded one of the songs, and Clapton another one. Just cannnot pry it away from the artists hands yet.
phil

 

Will do had a good look at the hat and it has a standard curve in it which I imagine is normal not the extreme one like the white example or in some of the westerns I have seen going to photograph the rig tommorrow and post the pics up so you can give me your opinions


Cheers

Tom

 

There's lots of blocking styles actually, better do some research and decide if your are a "bullrider" or more of a "open road".......

Then let an experienced guy work on it with the steam..

I've been to Fredericksburg to climb the Rock, and slept Saturday night in Dripping Springs.......I'm still looking for whoever bought those rounds of shots at the Broken Spoke, though....I thought they were my FRIENDS!!! LOL!