Industry Newsline

The non-profit Car Care Council has totally redesigned its popular Car Care Guide, adding 20 additional pages of new information to help motorists be car care aware by better understanding the when, why, and how of caring for... »

Istobal USA CEO, Jimmy Sisk, has announced the appointment of Carlos Abarca as the company’s new vice president of technical services effective immediately.

Abarca is transferring to the United States from Istobal S.A.... »

Mister Car Wash, the largest car wash chain in the United States, was acquired on August 21, 2014 by Leonard Green & Partners LP, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The transaction poises Mister Car Wash to capitalize... »

Three-year sales growth of 126 percent has earned Hydra-Flex Inc. a listing at No. 2905 on Inc. magazine’s 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000, a ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The list represents the most... »

In a statement released late Friday afternoon, August 22, Ryko Solutions Inc. announced that Steve L’Heureux had transitioned out of his role as president and CEO of the company into the position of vice chairman of the company’s... »

MacNeil Wash Systems, a Ryko Solutions Company, has named Tara Favretto its new customer service manager. Favretto will be responsible for guiding inside sales and order processing, working closely with the 48 members of... »

Kwik Car Wash teamed up with Heritage Pet’s mobile dog grooming service in Parker, CO to raise funds for Canine Partners of the Rockies on July 26, and the Pooch Mobile in Littleton, CO to raise funds for Youth and Pet Survivors... »

Arvada, CO-based Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, has been recognized in Convenience Store Petroleum magazine’s 2014 Brand Perception Study as the best car wash supplier in three... »

Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle and shine to thousands of cars and trucks August 21 as the Seattle-based, family-owned company offers free washes to celebrate its 57th anniversary.

Brown Bear will be giving away free “Bear... »

Vision Investments, the exclusive importer of SONAX car care products in the United States (www.sonaxusa.com), hosted its inaugural detailer's workshop in Indianapolis July 28-30. Workshop sessions were led by representatives... »

Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products has announced the appointment of Jeff Taylor as regional sales manager for the southwestern United States. Taylor has extensive technical knowledge and over 13 years of experience in the car... »

On Saturday, August 2, the Rocky Mountain Team Special Olympics was able to raise nearly $1,000 at their car wash fundraiser held at Kwik Car Wash in Parker, CO. In addition to earning 50 percent of Kwik Car Wash’s wash sales... »

A new mural kicking off Marine Week Seattle, now through August 3, is on display at the Brown Bear Car Wash located at 1800 15th Ave West. The permanent artwork celebrates the connection between community, country and the U.S.... »

As part of its ongoing campaign to support the charitable work of organizations that serve local residents, PDQ Manufacturing Inc. has announced a $5,000 donation to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Wisconsin. The amount was... »

During an appearance on the “Good Day Sacramento” program on July 21, Modesto, CA-based Prime Shine Car Wash president Evan Porges said the company had focused on saving water since its beginning more than 20 years ago. He... »