Vendor News

DRB Systems of Akron, OH, in conjunction with partners Suds Creative and Unitec, has launched the “DRB is Here to Help” initiative to guide car wash operators through the Coronavirus outbreak.

As car wash operators are impacted... »

The International Carwash Association has announced that Anthony Analetto, president of Sonny’s Car Wash Equipment Division — and Auto Laundry News columnist — is the recipient of its 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award in... »

Coast Commercial Credit has spread the news about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act. The program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.... »

Wheel-eez

Jacksonville, Florida

Cork Industries has been an industry leader in the formulation of sustainable chemistry since 1980. The Wheel-eez division provides a line of eco-friendly, non-corrosive, cost efficient wheel... »

Bee Valve offers two new ball valves to its line of Polypropylene Bolted Ball Valves. The first new offering is a 2" full port three-way bottom-load valve. The second new valve is a 2" full port three-way side-load... »

AutomotiveTouchup’s three-step paint touchup solution, comprised of a primer, basecoat and clear coat is custom formulated for every order to ensure an exact match. The product is available in several forms: a paint pen for small... »

CBS Channel 11 in the Dallas/Fort Worth market reports that, due to overlapping jurisdictions, there is confusion as to whether or not car washes can stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic. John Kim was surprised to hear he... »

Ryan and Beth Frank, a husband-and-wife team, have opened a unique business in the town of Converse, IN, reports Inside Indiana Business. The venture was inspired by their special-needs daughter, Luci, who has autism. They... »

According to jacksonville.com, Datil Car Wash has opened at 145 Movie Street in the Epic Village in St. Augustine, FL off State Route 207.

Father and son team Tim and Matt Ford designed the wash to accommodate larger and... »

The Acadiana Advocate reports that a new 115-foot conveyor car wash is to be built in Lafayette, LA next to Sam’s Club on Ambassador Caffery Parkway at the intersection with Ridge road.  The project is slated for... »

Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle cleaning systems, has announced its first-ever free online car wash convention on April 15 and 16 from... »

Every Bliss Car Wash in Southern California is now closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, said David Delrahim, CEO of Bliss Car Wash.

According to the company, the following actions are being taken: 

While Bliss Car... »

ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers of New England, in partnership with Simoniz USA, a provider of professional cleaning products, has made available complimentary SaniSafe viral disinfectant wipes for the vehicles of first responders,... »

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is now open at 3700 Peake Rd. in Macon, GA. Customers were treated to a free car wash for a week following the opening, just in time for pollen season.

Thomaston, GA-headquartered Tidal Wave has been washing... »

Santa Paula, CA-based BendPak is opening a new 100,000-square-foot distribution center near Mobile, AL to better serve customers in the eastern United States. The administrative and shipping complex, which is expected to be fully... »