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ISTOBAL USA CEO, Jimmy Sisk, has announced the appointment of Ian Burton as the company’s new North American director of sales. Burton will assume responsibilities effective April 1, 2017. As a key member of the management team,... »

Tucson, AZ-based Mister Car Wash recently announced the acquisition of Cruz Thru Car Wash, a chain of 10 express stores based in Bakersfield, CA.

“We’ve been honored to serve the Bakersfield community for the last 15 years and... »

From left to right: Leo Vercollone, Nicole Coppens, and Joshua Komyerov.

VERC Enterprises, a convenience store, car wash, and Mobil/Gulf gasoline operator with locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire is... »

Akron, OH-based DRB Systems (drbsystems.com) has announced it is opening a West Coast service center to provide sales and service support for customers throughout the western region of the United States. This news follows DRB’s... »

The Autobell® Car Wash Fundraising Program continues to assist charities, schools, and other nonprofits reach their goals. Launched in 1998, the program helped raise $755,895 in 2016 and more than $8.3 million to date. Through... »

The Carwash Association of Pennsylvania’s (CAP) annual spring dinner and tabletop show takes place on Thursday, June 8 at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville (near Harrisburg), PA. Registration for current CAP members, whether... »

Lubrication Technologies (Lube-Tech) of Golden Valley, MN has announced reaching an agreement to acquire Professional Carwash Systems Inc. (PCS) with a purchase date effective April 17, 2017. PCS is a vehicle-wash sales,... »

Matthew Wellage

Dosatron International Inc., with corporate offices in Clearwater, FL, has named Matthew Wellage regional sales manager. Wellage brings to the Dosatron team six years of experience working for a manufacturer of... »

Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI®) of De Pere, Wisconsin proudly announces the establishment of a Key Account Partnership (KAP) chemical supply agreement between CSI-Lustra Car Care Products and Terrible Herbst Oil Inc. dba Terrible’s... »

Stephen Craig II

Kansas City, MO-based Kim Supply, the car wash division of automotive aftermarket provider Service Champ, has appointed Stephen Craig II as general manager. He reports to Dave Everett, VP of car wash and... »

Rust-Oleum Corporation has announced that it has formed a licensing program with Ohio-based Dubois Chemicals. Company leaders say the move will further strengthen consumer confidence in the Dubois line of car wash products.

A... »

After only a little over three years in operation, an IQ® Soft Touch In Bay Automatic Car Wash by D&S Car Wash Equipment Company has already passed the 100,00 wash mark in Ponca City, OK. That’s an average of over 70 car... »

Bill McDowell

Blue-White Industries’ board of directors has announced the appointment of Bill McDowell as vice president of operations. McDowell has been a valued member of the Blue-White family for 32 years and previously... »

Bud Abraham

At the recent Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando, FL, Bud Abraham of Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems received the Nat Danas Lifetime Achievement Award. MTE producer Kevin Halewood presented the award.

"Bud... »

Highlander Partners L.P., a Dallas-based private investment firm, has announced that it had acquired a controlling interest in Hi-Tech Industries Inc. Hi-Tech, based in Farmington, MI, is a provider of a full line of professional... »