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HEXIS expands product range, and launches Global PPF Showdown
10 June 2026
HEXIS has unveiled a series of new product introductions on the back of a busy FESPA showing, headlined by new colours for its Candy Fence PPF wrap film range, while confirming it will hold the line on prices for 2026.
The expanded Candy Fence palette gives wrappers and their customers a broader choice of finishes in the paint protection film range, combining the self-healing, surface-protecting qualities of PPF with the visual impact of a colour-change wrap.
Alongside the new colours, HEXIS has introduced a suite of surface-protection products engineered for a range of demanding environments; from the undersides of boats, where films must withstand constant water immersion and abrasion, through to wind farm installations, where blade and tower surfaces are exposed to relentless weathering. The new products are designed to extend the working life of these surfaces, opening up fresh application opportunities for installers well beyond the traditional automotive and signage markets.
The new product launches come as the company confirms it will continue it’s price freeze for the remainder of 2026.
“Admittedly, the decision not to initiate any price rises for 2026 was made at the end of last year, before a host of other global factors influencing product price came into it. But we have still decided to stay the course, and that has helped to demonstrate to our customers who we are and what we’re about. Said Ian Parsonson MD Hexis Australia.
With global supply chains and input costs continuing to fluctuate, holding prices flat for a full year is no small commitment. Parsonson said the decision was made possible by two factors: the over-arching culture of HEXIS globally, and the fact that the company remains a family-owned entity. “That can afford us more flexibility when making decisions that positively impact our customers,” he said.
Global hunt for the world’s best PPF installer
HEXIS has also launched its own search for the best PPF installer in the world, a global competition that will culminate in a grand final at HEXIS headquarters in France.
Qualification phases are taking place across eight European countries along with the USA, Australia and the Middle East. Each region will see 30 participants go head-to-head in a series of technical challenges over the coming months, designed to test precision, speed and craftsmanship under pressure. Five winners from each area will ultimately be selected to represent their country at the final in France.
For the top Australian wrappers uncovered through the local qualification ‘battles’, the prize includes an all-expenses-paid trip to HEXIS France HQ to compete on the world stage.
Parsonson is confident the local field can mix it with the world’s best.
“I’ve already witnessed some exceptional talent around the country, so it would be great to see an Aussie wrapper going out and winning this thing,” he said.
The competition arrives at a time when PPF is one of the fastest-growing segments of the wrap industry, with demand for skilled installers continuing to outstrip supply. By putting the craft on an international stage, HEXIS is hoping to raise the profile of the trade and of the installers behind it.
