Industry Newsline

MacNeil Wash Systems, a Ryko Solutions company, has introduced the MacNeil Carwash Configurator, a software-based virtual simulator that enables prospective car wash investors to visualize their dream of either an express or... »

Mister Car Wash has announced the acquisition of six original Octopus locations in Albuquerque, NM from the Jurkens family. John Jurkens opened his first Octopus Car Wash in Rock Island, Illinois in 1953. The Albuquerque... »

Aztec Products Inc., based in Montgomeryville, PA, will be hosting a three-day training program for repairing, grinding, polishing and maintaining concrete floors on May 30 through June 1, 2014. The event is open to contractors,... »

WashIdeas.com, a podcast and blog about the car wash industry, customer loyalty, and marketing was created several years ago by Ryan Carlson who has announced the transfer of the site to Perry Powell, well known consultant to the... »

Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI), provider of cleaning and protection products for the vehicle industry, has announced that the Classy Chassis Car Wash locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been able to cut costs by 20 percent... »

Messe Frankfurt, producer of Automechanika, the international brand of automotive trade shows, and Advanstar Communications, one of the largest tradeshow organizers in the United States, will join forces to launch Automechanika... »

ERC Wiping Products Inc. has announces the expansion of its warehouse to 85,000 square feet. ERC has been in business for over 90 years serving the wiping needs of over 30 industries nationwide and has been providing body,... »

The Los Angeles Times (May 9, 2014) reports that Downtown Car Wash in downtown Los Angeles has been sold for an estimated $25 million.

The wash site is located across the street from L.A. Live and was purchased for $525,000 in... »

A new White Paper explains and simplifies the process of changing over from quarter/dollar-coin operated car washes to token-based operations. Token-based car washes offer numerous advantages over cash-based operations including... »

The number of vehicle check-up events held during National Car Care Month in April doubled in 2014, according to the Car Care Council. The council attributes the overall increase in National Car Care Month interest in part to the... »

San Antonio, TX-based Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI) has announced it is launching the Advanced Engine Fluids (AEF) consortium to better understand fuel and lubricant chemistry and its effects on engine combustion. The AEF... »

Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI), provider of cleaning and protection products for the vehicle industry, has announced the winner of its Backroom Makeover giveaway. CSI’s Lustra and SAS divisions paired up to provide a car wash... »

MacNeil Wash Systems has announced the launch of its new 2014 product catalog, featuring car wash systems, equipment, and parts, doubling its size from the 2012 parts-only version. Featuring more than 300 products, the 80-page,... »

Quality Car Wash broke ground on a new location at the northeast corner of Chicago Drive and Waverly Avenue in Holland, MI on April 3. The project is slated for completion in September.

The design was a collaborative effort... »

Ira Feinberg, car wash owner/operator, author, and equipment supplier to the industry passed away on Monday, April 21 following a long battle with cancer.

In addition to authoring the book "Make Your Fortune Washing... »