Vendor News

Upgraded commercial and industrial lighting can quickly pay for itself through reduced energy costs and lower demand charges, according to the National Lighting Bureau.

To help business owners select appropriate upgraded... »

Mister Car Wash, the nation's largest car wash company, plans to relocate its headquarters in early June to the revitalized downtown area of Tucson, AZ. The company's decision to move from its previous Tucson location in the La... »

Crain’s New York Business (May 25) reports that a bill making its way through the New York City city council would require car washes with 20 or more employees to post a $300,000 surety bond per location, which is similar to the... »

All Paws Pet Wash’s FlipTub is an adaptable unit created with self-serve car wash owners in mind. The unit can be placed virtually anywhere, but its unique design is ideal for use in self-service car wash bays. The product’s... »

MacNeil Wash Systems’ 2014 Product Catalog features car wash systems, equipment, and parts. With more than 300 products, the 80-page, full-color glossy catalog has doubled in size from the 2012 parts-only version and is a... »

Zep Vehicle Care, a division of Zep Inc., has released the Assure™ Precision Dispensing System (PDS), a compact and easy-to-install chemical dispensing solution for conveyor car wash sites. The innovative and ultra-compact... »

Meguiar’s Ultimate Interior Detailer not only cleans existing dirty interiors, but also provides a grease-free, protective barrier to prevent against new stains and UV damage. Unlike traditional products, this satin sealed... »

Mega Shine Tire Dressing from Warsaw Chemical Company is part of its Car Choice® line of automotive cleaning products. The super high solids, solvent-based tire dressing provides a long-lasting, high-gloss shine. Mega Shine is... »

Cork Industries’ Wheel-eez™ Wheel Cleaners are a high-performance line of noncorrosive, nonflammable, biodegradable wheel cleaners. Specific formulations have been developed for commercial car washes and DIY washers.... »

POS Tech Solutions provides innovative point-of-sale solutions to maximize profits and minimize downtime. The Liberator is a revenue boosting upgrade for Hamilton ACW or Gold Line Auto-cashiers, adding 21st century features to... »

Banner Engineering has introduced its new 2014 Product Catalog in both a full-color print and an interactive online version. With more than 1,000 pages of product features, application images, model numbers, and... »

Armor All’s Professional® Extreme Shine Wax™ is a new revenue program that provides car wash operators with incremental add-on and top wash package revenue opportunities. The product is formulated to provide superior... »

Valspar® Oil Stain Remover keeps concrete floors clean and helps make a lasting impression on customers. The fast-acting, easy-to-use stain remover absorbs and lifts oil stains without scrubbing. By incorporating the product... »

CustomKraft Industries Inc.

North Little Rock, AR

CustomKraft has over 31 years of experience manufacturing self-service car wash equipment. CustomKraft offers all self-service carwash supplies — from initial plans to... »

Andrew Vaughan (Andy) Balash of Detroit, MI-based Vaughan Industries passed away May 10, 2014 at age 47. The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Remembering him, friends and business associates recall his passion for... »