Industry Newsline

D&S Car Wash Equipment Co, a provider of equipment and systems to the car wash industry, has hired Elliot Herndon as business development manager. Herndon will be responsible for building market share for D&S by locating... »

Mitch “Cobb” Wade, who was vice president of sales at Galena, KS-based Oasis Car Wash Systems, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 following a farm accident. A statement released on the company’s website reads in part:

We... »

The International Carwash Association (ICA) has announced that, beginning in 2015, the Western Carwash Association (WCA) will become a partner and participant in The Car Wash Show, the world’s largest car wash convention and... »

During 2013, Autobell® Car Wash’s Charity Car Wash Program helped raise $740,603 for charities, schools, and other nonprofits in North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. The Charlotte-based company’s program began in 1998... »

For many years Coast Commercial Credit has been asked by inquiring new investors if car washes were a good investment. According to the company, they now have the answer: yes. Data released in the Combined Loan Performance Report... »

Istobal USA of Bristol, VA has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its new national sales manager. Most recently O’Donnell served as the company’s sales manager for the western region of the United States. He brings a... »

Tucson, AZ-based Mister Car Wash has announced that Casey Lindsay became its director of acquisitions in 2013 and is responsible for expanding the company’s presence in its existing markets while identifying new markets to... »

Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products has announced that The Wave Carwash in Olympia, WA has seen a reduction in chemical costs by using Lustra’s Ultraflex system. Ultraflex is a system of ultra-concentrated chemicals and... »

Mister Car Wash has announced the acquisition of two additional locations from Wash Depot Holdings Inc. operating under the Simoniz brand. The stores are located at 3101 Speedway, Tucson, AZ and 3939 W. River Parkway NW,... »

The International Carwash Association® is offering new investors the opportunity to learn best practices for starting a car wash business from experienced industry professionals. The New Investor Seminar is presented in... »

MacNeil Wash Systems of Barrie Ontario, a Ryko Solutions company, has appointed Matt Nall to its sales team as southeastern U.S. regional sales manager where he will be responsible for supporting MacNeil's distributor and sales... »

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... »