Industry Newsline

Zips Car Wash, the national chain based in Little Rock, AR, acquired Zippy’s Car Wash, located at 994 Parkway in Sevierville, TN, in mid May. This will be Zips’ 18th location in Tennessee and bring the company’s total to 73... »

Teachers receiving top honors from Mister Car Wash this year include Mrs. Calvert, a fourth grade DECA teacher, pictured here with her class at Klenk Elementary School in Houston, TX.

Ten outstanding schoolteachers... »

Mark VII Equipment Inc. of Arvada, CO, the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, has partnered with distributor Carwash Products Inc. Founded in 2000, Carwash Products will sell and service Mark VII car wash systems... »

Second and third generation Autobell Car Wash owners, CEO Chuck Howard [left] and COO Carl Howard, accepted the company’s 2017 Charlotte Business Journal Family Business Award.

Charlotte, NC-based Autobell Car Wash recently... »

Take 5 Oil Change has announced the acquisition of QuikStop Oilube, headquartered in Burlington, KY, which operates 10 locations in the greater Cincinnati market. The acquisition marks Take 5 Oil Change’s entry into the... »

Tucson, AZ-based Mister Car Wash has announced the acquisition of Auto Spa Car Wash, consisting of four express locations in Grand Rapids, MI.

“Grand Rapids is quickly becoming a great market for us as a company,” said Joe... »

Jurassic Car Wash in Austin, TX has debuted the first coin-operated mechanical, animatronic dinosaurs in Central Texas. The two museum- and exhibition-quality dinos are a Styracosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus Rex — each 12... »

Award nominee`

Carrie Berran, HR representative with Eagan, MN-based Hydra-Flex Inc. has been nominated for Jr. NBA Coach of the Year. As one of eight national semifinalists, Berran has been recognized by the Minnesota... »

For the next Automechanika Frankfurt, which takes place from September 11-15, 2018, car wash exhibitors will be moving into state-of-the-art Hall 12, the newest exhibition hall on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. Currently under... »

Kurt Price

AUTEC has announced the appointment of Kurt Price as manager of its chemical department. Price graduated magna cum laude from Appalachian State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry and... »

The New York State Car Wash Association’s annual ball game event takes place Wednesday June14 at Citi Field Stadium in Queens, NY and features the NY Mets vs. the Chicago Cubs.

The event includes game tickets, accommodation in... »

The Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park, OH has announced plans to open Rockstop Gas & Wash, a new Hard Rock branded — and first of its kind — state-of-the-art gas service station and car wash, as well as the addition of a... »

The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) has announced its board of directors for 2017. The board is comprised of industry executives from both operator and vendor member firms.

The executive officers are Dave Jensen of... »

Wash Ninja® has been issued a registered trademark by the U.S. patent and trademark office. Committed to the environment, the Florida corporation is expanding its involvement in the car care industry with a premium green-friendly... »

Mike Gristchuk

Peco Car Wash Systems has announced the hiring of Mike Gristchuk in its parts division. Gristchuk comes to the company with a wealth of experience, having spent 13 years as fleet manager with a major auto... »