HCA: Car Wash Industry Is Recalibrating
The Heartland Carwash Association (HCA) is taking a closer look at the current state of the car wash industry and what it means for operators across its 13-state region. The…
OPW To Exhibit At PEI
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions will exhibit its portfolio of integrated car wash solutions designed for convenience stores at the PEI Convention at the NACS Show, held October 7-9 at the…
Cobblestone Raises Funds For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Cobblestone Car Wash continued its annual charitable initiative with Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. Throughout the month, $1 from every Platinum Express…
Flying Ace Opens 21st Site
Express Wash Concepts (EWC), a fast-growing express car wash operator, has opened its newest Flying Ace Express Car Wash at 2916 Linden Avenue in Dayton, OH. The opening marks Flying…
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Acquires Six
Tidal Wave Auto Spa, one of the nation’s largest conveyor car wash companies, announced the acquisition and rebranding of six strategic locations — five in Georgia and one in Alabama.…
Cleaning Products/Systems – October 2026
Shore Corporation Ambridge, Pennsylvania From its early beginnings, Shore Corporation has been a cleaning solutions manufacturer that has stayed ahead of the curve, quietly building an arsenal of products for…
Chemistry 101 – Choose The Right Products For Your Operation
Car wash chemicals may seem interchangeable, but some offer more value than others. Understanding the differences between products and their alignment with a wash’s services, existing infrastructure, sustainability initiatives,…
Reducing Towel Theft – Fight Back Against This Common Crime
It starts with a single microfiber towel tucked under a driver's seat. By month’s end, that towel can cost hundreds of dollars in lost revenue. For express car wash…
Dealing With Environmental Fallout – Simple Steps To Make A Car Look Beautiful
Making the automotive paint surface look great is one of the most common activities of the professional detailer. It is important, then, that the technician be able to evaluate…