Industry Newsline

Charlotte, NC-based Driven Brands, a portfolio company of Roark Capital and an automotive franchisor, has announced that its affiliate acquired Louisiana-based Take 5 Oil Change. Founded in 1984, Take 5 Oil Change operates 65... »

During 2015, Autobell® Car Wash’s Charity Car Wash Program helped raise $634,398 for charities, schools, and other nonprofits in North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. The Charlotte-based company’s program began in 1998... »

Arvada, CO-based Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, has announced that Rob Raskell has joined the company as director of distribution. Raskell has 18 years of experience in the car... »

RUPES, provider of detailing systems to the car-care industry, has announced the opening of the first BigFoot Car Detailing Academy, the first international academy specialized in car detailing training, seminars, and... »

Grease Monkey® International Inc. has announced the official opening of its new center in Laredo, TX. Located at 2518 NE Bob Bullock Loop, the center brings the community a fast and friendly place to get their oil changed and... »

Jeff Taylor

Unitec has announced the appointment of Jeff Taylor as western regional sales manager. Prior to joining Unitec, Taylor worked for Arizona Car Wash Systems for nearly 14 years. During that time he installed... »

The Puget Sound Car Wash Association is presenting its Car Wash Solutions Conference March 29, 2016 at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, WA.

The program commences at 10:00 a.m. and includes four roundtable sessions covering... »

Phillips 66 Lubricants has announced it will consolidate its lubricants portfolio into two brands, Phillips 66® and Kendall® Motor Oil, beginning July 1, 2016. According to the company, transitioning away from a tri-branded... »

Crew Carwash, a long-standing central Indiana car wash establishment, is increasing its efforts to protect the environment by drastically reducing its use of plastic rear-wiper safety bags. New equipment adjustments in the car... »

Charlotte, NC-based Autobell Car Wash, the family-owned and -operated car wash chain founded in 1969, is taking its essential water conservation message to the next generation via the Autobell® Creek Challenge, a unique... »

Quiky Car Wash of San Luis Obispo, CA will celebrate the opening of its second location at 1460 Calle Joaquin on Saturday, March 5, 2016 by hosting a day-long grand opening event featuring food and refreshments.

As part of the... »

Darryl Dean Dobie, age 71, of Broomfield, CO, passed with his wife by his side, in the early morning hours of February 19, 2016 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO.

Born to Albert and Eileen (Zander) Dobie on... »

The winter membership meeting of the Car Wash Operators of New Jersey takes place March 8, 2016 at the APA Hotel in Woodbridge, NJ. Registration will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The event includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner,... »

Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI) of De Pere, WI has announced the appointment of Richard Wells as Lustra® regional sales manager covering southeast regions of the United States. Wells has been involved in the car wash industry since... »

SONNY’S CarWash College is now offering classes aimed at managing multiple car wash sites. In today’s fast-paced environment, keeping even just one car wash running smoothly is increasingly difficult. This new multi-site class... »