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Automotive coatings will need to provide far more than eye-catching aesthetics and extended protection when an array of new mobility models enters the market, Rebecca Liebert, PPG senior vice president, automotive OEM coatings,... »

In 2011, recognizing the increasing cost of post-secondary education, NECA developed a scholarship program to assist its members. The program is self-funding through money raised at dinner meetings and the golf outing. Since... »

H2WOW Carwash celebrated the Grand Opening of its second location in Green Valley Ranch, CO January 26, 2019. A total of 849 cars were washed for free and nearly 100 customers have already signed up for H2WOW’s unlimited club.... »

Detailing Success’s Renny Doyle has announced structural changes to his Detail Mafia board of directors, and introduced San Fernando Valley detailer Chris Woolman (CD, SV) of Octane Detailing as his executive assistant.

Woolman... »

The International Carwash Association has announced that best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and success, Shawn Achor, will deliver the keynote... »

The Car Care Council has announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para... »

Downers Grove, Ill-based Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) announced on January 25, 2019 that it had completed the previously announced acquisition of Belanger Inc., which will become part of OPW, a business unit within Dover's... »

Downers Grove, IL-based Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Belanger Inc. a full-line car wash equipment manufacturer. Following the close of the transaction, Belanger will... »

Charlotte, NC-headquartered Autobell® Car Wash has opened a new wash at 1250 Riverchase Boulevard in Rock Hill, SC, near the intersection of Interstate 77 and Celanese Road. Nine-year Autobell veteran Marshall Plummer leads the... »

ISTOBAL, a multinational corporation specializing in vehicle wash and care solutions, is committed to developing intelligent systems in 2019 with its Smartwash technology, i.e., fully connected car wash systems that increase the... »

Autolite®, a global spark plug brand, has announced that it has launched a redesigned website at Autolite.com. Mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, the updated website’s intuitive design introduces a number of new and convenient... »

The BMW Car Club of America has announced an agreement that will make XPEL the “Official Window Tint and Paint Protection Films of the BMW Car Club of America” (BMW CCA) for 2019. 

The agreement provides XPEL exclusive... »

Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, a San Diego-based eco-friendly car wash company, was recently awarded the title of “Largest Car Air Freshener” by Guinness World Records. The record-breaking car freshener measures 3 feet 10 inches by 3 feet... »

MobiTech International Inc., parent company of the popular paintless dent repair (PDR) and mobile tech app, Mobile Tech RX, has announced an agreement to acquire competing mobile technician app, Dent Buddy.

Dent Buddy is a... »

Hydra-Flex Inc., manufacturer of innovative fluid handling products, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.hydraflexinc.com. The redesign includes enhancements to navigation, cutting edge mobile... »