Vendor News

  The 2014 AutoTex Windshield Wipers Catalog contains comprehensive information and images on all three of AutoTex’s aftermarket lines: AutoTex Automotive, AutoTex Pink, and AutoTex Heavy Duty. Each line has its own... »

TURCK’s Overmolded M40 Powerfast® Connectors deliver durable power connectivity in demanding environments. Offering a more robust connectivity solution than field-assembled versions, the connectors are 100 percent factory tested... »

Magic Finish, a manufacturing leader in the car care industry since 1971, is now offering a line of products for the Trucking and Heavy Equipment Industry. With over five million tractor trailers registered in... »

Extrutech Plastics has introduced a “stay in place” concrete form for 6” poured walls. The Extrutech Form System  brings a bright new look to concrete form construction. The 24” wide by 6” thick panel is pre-cut to... »

DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems

Portland, Oregon

DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems is a leader in auto detailing equipment; auto detailing technology; auto detailing systems; auto detailing chemicals; and autodetailing... »

Executives of four car wash equipment manufacturing companies agreed to participate in this year’s look ahead to what the following 12 months might hold for the industry. The panelists are:

Kevin Collette president of Istobal... »

WashCard SystemsCenterville, Minnesota

A leader in card activation technology for over 23 years, WashCard is a provider of cashless payment systems which focus on consumer convenience with the ability to link multiple... »

Get Washed, a new mobile app, allows local car washes to expand their customer base and encourage customer loyalty by offering deals directly to users’ smartphones for a nominal monthly fee starting as low as $10.

Get Washed is... »

Howco Inc., a distributor of car wash equipment and supplies headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has announced the hiring of John Gannon as general manager. The move coincides with the promotion of long-time employee Rick Thompson to... »

Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products of De Pere, WI has announced the addition of Sevco Car Wash Company Inc. as a provider of its product line in the Texas and Louisiana markets. »

Portland, OR-based Kaady Chemical Corporation recently announced the signing of a long-term contract with the new owner of Car Wash Marketing Japan, Mr. H. Nagatake who purchased CWMJ from longtime Hanna distributor, Mr. Kimio... »

Ashland, OH-based National Pride Equipment has announced the opening of its newest distribution facility: NPE-Memphis. In conjunction with this opening, National Pride announced that it had acquired the assets of the Internet-... »

The Wall Street Journal (August 29, 2013) reports that Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP), a manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning chemicals, has announced the grand opening of Zep Vehicle Care's new, state-of-the-art, world headquarters.... »

Ryko Solutions Inc. has announced that David Wingert has joined the organization in the new role of senior vice president, sales and marketing. He will be tasked with sustaining the company’s double-digit revenue growth and... »

PDQ Manufacturing Inc. has announced that it made a $5,000 donation to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Wisconsin in June. That amount was matched by the Dover Foundation, the charitable arm of PDQ’s parent company, Dover... »