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 Manufacturers' Showcase - December 2009  |
Computer Systems
Micrologic Associates Micrologic Associates is a leader in the sales, installation, service, and support of point of sale systems, controllers, and auto payment machines for car wash and quick lube facilities. The company provides easy to use solutions ranging from wireless hand-held devices, conventional touch screen point of sale computers, and controllers tailored to a wash’s specific requirements. What’s New/Best Seller • Logic POS. Advantages/Features • Logic POS provides cash management, instant credit clearing (to any processor), labor management, VIP/fleet management, customer tracking, as well as an unlimited wash program with credit card on file in the base software package. The system can interface with most tunnel controllers and can replicate the data from multiple sites for consolidated reporting and transferring of customer information. From any Internet browser, owners/operators can view live data, run reports, check time card activity, and modify services. Customer/Operator Support • A variety of support programs ensure maximum performance and longevity. Contact • Micrologic Associates, 111 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869. (973) 598-0808. Fax: (973) 598-8969. Website: www.micrologic.net.
Washlink Systems Washlink Systems is an industry leader in POS systems, car wash controllers, gate and pay station management systems, and problem solving solutions for the wash industry. The company professionally installs, services, and supports car wash equipment. Washlink was founded by dedicated “car wash guys” with over 50 years of combined industry experience. What’s New/Best Seller • Saleslink — Point Of Sale. Advantages/Features • State-of-the-art POS system: fully functional touch screen interface with biometric login; complete cash management; high-speed credit clearing; time clock; multi-item cash and gift cards; complete and configurable reporting; automatic scheduled report e-mailing; remote log in with full accessibility for viewing and live on-site activity; and much more. Customer/Operator Support • Three support options range from free to premium to ensure trouble free performance and maximum system efficiency. Contact • Washlink Systems, 18805 Adams Ct., Building #110, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. (408) 924-0808. Toll free: (866) wash-link. Fax: (408) 519-6225. Website: www.washlinksystems.com.
WashGear WashGear manufactures credit card systems for the self-serve and automatic car wash industries. What’s New/Best Seller • CardMate Car Wash Activation System. Advantages/Features • The CardMate Car Wash Activation System comes in three models: self-serve, Hamilton (retrofit kit), and Unitec (retrofit kit). CardMate and CardWorks form the only system on the market today with automatic credit card authorization, fleet and gift card management, and billing in one package. The terminals support all major credit cards and WashGear fleet and gift cards. Customer/Operator Support • Nationwide distributor network and toll free support. Contact • WashGear LLC, P.O. Box 1466, Grand Junction, CO 81502. Toll free: (888) 827-9473. Website: www.washgear.com.
Innovative Control Systems Inc. ICS is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for the car wash industry. The company is dedicated to helping operators build successful businesses through advanced products and management solutions. What’s New/Best Seller • The Auto Sentry flex for both Tunnel and In-Bay applications and The Tunnel Master wbc controller. Advantages/Features • The Auto Sentry flex is the latest version of ICS’s industry-leading unattended, interactive point-of-purchase terminal available for both tunnel and in-bay applications. Its flexible design lets the operator select the options they need, in a package they want. The unit features a modular design, improved ergonomics, multiple bill dispensing, and ATM quality components. The Tunnel Master wbc (web-based controller) delivers web-based configuration/reporting, self-diagnostics, e-mail alerts, and can even be serviced remotely. Two hundred and forty distributed inputs/outputs monitor and manage every component. Like its predecessor, the Jr., the wbc functions as a stand-alone controller, but still fully integrates with Tunnel Master management software. Price • The Auto Sentry flex: starting at $13,995; The Tunnel Master wbc controller: starting at $8995. Contact • Innovative Control Systems Inc., 1349 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091. (610) 881-8000. Toll free: (800) 642-9396. Fax: (610) 881-8100. E-mail: sales@washnet.com. Website: www.washnet.com.
Washcard Systems WashCard Systems has been providing cashless acceptance solutions for the car wash industry for the past 19 years. WashCard won the International Carwash Association’s ‘Leadership in Innovation’ award for its customer loyalty product line. What’s New/Best Seller • WashCard Cashless Acceptance Program. Advantages/Features • The WashCard System can be integrated into any service at the car wash to add credit card and loyalty card acceptance. Used in both new constructions and retrofits, WashCard is the complete solution for wash owners that want to tie multiple locations and services into a single unified loyalty-marketing program. Add card acceptance to automatics, self-service bays, vacuums, vending, and even pet washes. Eliminates accounting double entry with the optional QuickBooks integrated software solution for managing fleet account invoices, customers, and payments. Credit cards clear in three seconds via high-speed Internet processing, increasing customer throughput and reducing processing rates. Customer/Operator Support • WashCard provides automatic data backups for all wash locations, provides technical support, training, and remote access troubleshooting. Price • Available upon request. Contact • WashCard Systems, 2289 Cedar Street, Suite 104A, Lino Lakes, MN 55038. (651) 204-9412. Fax: 651-204-9412. E-mail: sales@washcard.com. Website: www.washcard.com.
AutoPilot AutoPilot is an industry leader delivering the ProfitPilot Point of Sale system and WashPilot car wash controller. The company provides fast, secure POS transactions in an easy to use, affordable system. What’s New/Best Seller • ProfitPilot POS software with fully integrated WashPilot car wash controller. Advantages/Features • The ProfitPilot coordinates all of the data processed by the POS as well as the WashPilot controller to keep the operator constantly informed. Fast POS transactions enable processing of credit cards in a few seconds. Labor management, inventory control, gift card, and loyalty programs are built into the POS. Detailed reports show how the wash is doing and can be accessed from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. Low upfront cost and low monthly service plan saves thousands of dollars by eliminating the need for extra computer hardware, costly software upgrades, and IT staff. Every system is pre-configured and setup is fast and easy. Customer/Operator Support • Round-the-clock customer service, software updates, automatic data backup, and automatic data recovery come standard with every service plan. Price • ProfitPilot POS base package $2,500 to start and $189 per month. WashPilot controllers start at $6,900. Additional discounts apply when bundled together. Contact • AutoPilot Carwash Control Systems, 5605 Hiatus Road, Tamarac, FL 33321. Toll free: (800) 876-3900. Fax: (954) 724-4288. E-mail: sales@autopilotcontrols.com. Website: www.autopilotcontrols.com.
Auto Data Inc. Auto Data has supplied POS software and computer systems to the car care industry for over 25 years. Complete cash control, customer history, and inventory control capabilities are built right into the basic POS package. What’s New/Best Seller • CashTracker SM & Tunnel Logic®. Advantages/Features • CashTracker offers specific express car wash sales and cash reporting, and features robust 2-way communications with Hamilton’s HTK auto cashier, providing complete accountability for all the cash on the property. Tunnel Logic is the industry’s first mass marketed PLC based controller that is programmable via a Windows graphical user interface. Anyone can program the PLC — no user’s manual required. The unit delivers mission critical reliability without the dependency of a regular computer. A touch screen station comes standard for the tunnel entry, which is also easily programmable via a Windows computer. Operator/Customer Support • A one year warranty on parts and labor as well as technical support is standard. POS software support and updates vary based on the options chosen. Price • Available upon request. Contact • Auto Data Inc., 5825 Glenridge Dr. NE Bldg. 1, Ste.100, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Integrated Services Inc. Integrated Services Inc. (ISI) is the maker of LubeSoft® and WashSoft® — market leading management software systems for fast lube and car wash owners. With a full range of products for the car care industry, the WashSoft management system is a complete, powerful tool that takes a car wash to the next level of efficiency, customer satisfaction, and management control. What’s New/Best Seller • WashTEC® rTC™. Advantages/Features • WashTEC rTC tunnel controller is used by more equipment manufacturers around the world than any other tunnel controller. Its remote accessibility offers the flexibility to manage a site anytime, anywhere. Wash systems can be programmed remotely without interrupting business flow — updating a tunnel with new packages or pricing and giving technicians a tool to remotely diagnose the problem. The systems diagnostics include the ability to monitor: car shape, chemical volumes, water temperature, ambient air temperature, and more with built-in ultrasound sensors and VFD outputs. In addition to traditional diagnostics, the system quickly alerts the operator to any potential problem in the tunnel. On-site maintenance and programming benefits from clear, graphical feedback. Price • Available upon request. Contact • Integrated Services Inc., 12242 SW Garden Place, Portland, OR 97223. Toll free: (800) 922-3099. Fax: (503) 968-9100. E-mail: isi@ints.com. Website: www.ints.com.
DRB Systems Inc. DRB Systems Inc. produces computer solutions for the car wash and quick lube industries. It’s powerful SiteWatch® point of sale system offers loyalty promotion, customer tracking, ticket book control, prepaid cards, and an Automatic Recharge Module®. Its portable touch screen terminals, Xpress Pay Terminal®, and touch screen cash registers work to increase car counts and revenue, while reducing labor. What’s New/Best Seller • Automatic Recharge Module and FastPass®. Advantages/Features • The Automatic Recharge Module automatically charges customer credit cards to renew their monthly and annual pass accounts or prepaid cards. The new module supports a variety of pass and prepaid plans, and customers can be identified by card, FastPass vehicle tag, or license plate number. FastPass completes monthly and annual pass transactions in less than three seconds without requiring customers to roll down their windows. The wireless recognition system uses radio frequency identification within an unobtrusive sticker on the driver’s side windshield to approve transactions as vehicles approach the pay terminal. The system also works with house accounts, prepaid customers, and club members. Customer/Operator Support • Support technicians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Price • Available online or by phone. Contact • DRB Systems Inc., 3245 Pickle Road, Akron, OH 44312. Toll free: (800) |
