Industry Newsline

Mister Car Wash has announced the acquisition of the Bubbles Car Wash chain, which operated 13 stores in Houston, TX. Mister Car Wash now operates 29 car washes in the Houston market and 122 car washes and 33 lube shops... »

CustomKraft Industries, a self-service car wash manufacturer for over 30 years, held a free seminar on June 20 for self-service car wash owners. Owners from Utah, Missouri, Louisiana, Georgia, and Arkansas attended this one-day... »

MacNeil Wash Systems, a subsidiary of Ryko Solutions Inc., has announced that John Sorenson has joined its sales team as central regional sales manager. Sorenson will be responsible for supporting MacNeil’s distributor and sales... »

De Pere, WI-based Washworld Inc. recently added WashTech West as a new distributor in British Columbia. Located in Port Alberni, BC, WashTech West is owned by Kelly Horvath. Part of the car wash business for almost 30 years,... »

Paul Fazio, CEO of Sonny's Enterprises Inc. proudly accepted the Broward County public schools Project-Based Learning Partnership Award during the Community Involvement awards ceremony held on April 10, 2013. As an educational... »

On Saturday, June 15, 2013, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 'Team In Training'- Rocky Mountain Chapter was able to raise $1,246 at their car wash fundraiser held at the Kwik Car Wash on Lincoln Avenue in Parker, CO. In addition... »

Aspen, CO-based Evolution Dog Wash, a manufacturer of self-service dog wash systems, has integrated Dan System technology from Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation into its new generation dog wash.

Car wash owners are now able to... »

PDQ Manufacturing Inc., has announced that its LaserWash® 360 In-Bay Automatic Vehicle Wash System was selected as a "Product of the Year 2013” in the category Group III: Equipment Services Related at the recent 2013... »

De Pere, WI-based Washworld Inc. has added SAVONA of the Netherlands to its roster of European distributors. Founded in 1968, the company is owned by Vincent Van den Dungen, who is the second generation in this family-owned car... »

PDQ Manufacturing Inc. of De Pere WI has announced the appointment of C K Enterprises Inc. (www.ckeinc.com), as a new distributor of all PDQ vehicle-wash product lines for the markets of Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri.... »

De Pere, WI-based Cleaning Systems Inc. has announced the appointment of John Antonis as the vice president of sales and marketing for its SAS™ - Solution Application Systems. Antonis has many years experience in the car wash... »

The fertilizer-plant explosion in West, TX in April shocked the owners and employees of I Wash & Go in Burleson, TX. The tragic images touched them personally, prompting them to do something about it.

The wash launched a two-week... »

Since its recent name change, Coleman Hanna has appointed three sales executives. They are Jean de Negri, Ted Winchester, and Wayne Smith.

Jean de Negri is Coleman Hanna’s international sales manager. De Negri has a wide... »

Service-shop owners and technicians can now purchase the MACS 2013 Mobile A/C Update manual from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide.

The manual is targeted to the working technician who is experienced in the... »

Eugene, OR-based Delta Kits, provider of windshield repair and headlight restoration equipment, has announced the launch of a dramatically redesigned website at www.DeltaKits.com.

The site offers a contemporary look and... »