Industry Newsline

De Pere, WI-based PDQ Manufacturing Inc. was a recent stop on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Blueprint For Prosperity Tour. Walker visited PDQ after announcing the state’s $911 million surplus and the intention to direct some... »

The International Carwash Association (ICA) has announced the launch of the Car Wash Show Europe. The inaugural trade fair and convention will take place October 5-7, 2015 at the RAI exhibition center in Amsterdam, The... »

Eagan, MN-based Zep Vehicle Care, a provider of chemical solutions to the car wash industry, has announced the promotion of Chelsea Beyer to senior vice president, sales and service. Beyer will be leading the sales team in the... »

Scotch Plaid has announced the launch of its newly designed website at www.scotchplaid.com. The site’s homepage welcomes visitors with bold colors, a clean uncluttered design, and moving images with featured content focused on... »

Cleaning Systems Inc. of De Pere, WI, a provider of cleaning and protection products for the vehicle industry, has announced the release of its website redesign (www.CleaningSystemsInc.com) along with the redesign of each of the... »

Diamond Shine Inc. has announced the appointment of Ryan Cook as director of distributor sales and development. Cook comes to Diamond Shine with over 17 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering results for his... »

De Pere, WI-based Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products has announced plans to support car wash operators with 
marketing ideas and tips throughout 2014. Lustra recognizes that marketing is often one of the many challenges car... »

SAS™ (Solution Application Systems), a division of Cleaning Systems Inc., has announced the installation of the ChemPod at CSI’s Richmond 
Street Car Wash in Appleton, WI. The ChemPod is the newest product introduced by the SAS™... »

April is National Car Care Month. It’s not too early to think about ways to leverage the Car Care Council’s national consumer media campaign to help grow car care businesses.

Many businesses throughout the country celebrate... »

Rising Tide Car Wash, a social enterprise in Parkland, FL with the primary mission to employ adults with autism, was selected to speak at two significant events: the Autism Speaks/Extraordinary Ventures conference/initiative —... »

Cincinnati, OH-based TokensDirect will feature standard and custom car wash, vacuum, and pet-wash tokens, and discuss the many marketing opportunities inherent with their use in booth #234 at The Car Wash Show in Chicago March 31... »

Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM has announces its No. 60 ranking on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list. This is VIOC service centers’ second year on the coveted list, moving up two spots from last year. The Franchise... »

Blendco Systems of Bristol, PA has appointed Brad Quay as a Midwest regional sales manager. Quay comes to Blendco with 20 years of experience in the car wash industry having previously worked as the vice president of sales for... »

Orlando, FL-based Coast Commercial Credit LLC, a firm specializing in lending to car washes, gas stations, auto repair facilities, self storage, franchises, and other small businesses, has rolled out three new working-capital... »

Delta Kits, provider of windshield repair and headlight restoration equipment, is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2014 — “30 Years of Excellence.” The Eugene, OR-headquartered company marked the occasion by unveiling a... »