Car Wash News

Clean World Distribution
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
ICA News
International Carwash Association (ICA), the world’s leading organization for car wash professionals, announced last week the launch of the Car Wash Show Europe. The inaugural trade fair and convention will take place 5 to 7 October 2015 at the RAI exhibition center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Mirroring the highly successful Car Wash Show in North America, Car Wash Show Europe creates a new and important biennial event for the professional car wash industry.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2014/02/06/ica-launches-car-wash-show-europe to view the full article online.

 
Aerodry Systems
Leadership
Forbes
It has recently been reported that high fliers in Britain’s Civil Service are being offered "resilience training" as part of leadership programs to help them cope with the demands of the job in these times of austerity. The National Health Service and other parts of the public sector have made training in resilience a part of management programs for some time.  So, what is resilience? And why is it a necessary attribute for leaders?

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogertrapp/2014/01/31/leaders-need-to-be-positive-thinkers/ to view the full article online.

 
Inc.
What are the most innovative leadership methods being taught in business schools and implemented by CEOs? Read about the three trends taking hold this year by CEOs and academics.

Visit http://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/leadership-trends-of-2014.html to view the full article online.

 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
Marketing

The Huffington Post

Excellent customer service is synonymous with sustained success and growth in a business. Studies prove customers who are treated fairly are likely to pay more for better service and stay loyal for years. Now look at your business. Could your customer service department benefit from a re-boot? If so, consider implementing the following recommendations.

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yaniv-masjedi/customer-service-4-creati_b_4747458.html?utm_hp_ref=small-business&ir=Small+Business to view the full article online.

 

CNNMoney/Fortune

Facebook now boasts more than a million advertisers who spend money on the platform each month, and only a very number of them are the big brands like Coca-Cola or Ford. The company saw revenues rise to $7.9 billion in 2013, up 55% from 2012, and a good deal of its financial momentum came from small and medium-size businesses using Facebook's self-service platform to promote posts in their fans' newsfeeds or to invite fans to like their business pages.

Visit http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2014/02/10/facebook-forms-small-business-council/?section=money_smbusiness to view the full article online.

 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
Megatouch, LLC
Industry News
During 2013, Autobell® Car Wash’s Charity Car Wash Program helped raise $740,603 for charities, schools, and other nonprofits in North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. The Charlotte-based company’s program began in 1998 and has assisted nonprofits in raising over $6.24 million to date.

Visit http://www.autobell.com/news/autobell-charity-car-wash-program-helped-nonprofits-raise-over-740000-in-2013/ to view the full article online.

 

Cove Herald

The temperature is in the upper 20s on a midmorning in January and the Car Wash Barn is moderately busy despite the chill. Contrary to popular belief, the icy weather in the area has actually been good for business, said Mike Sanchez, Car Wash Barn’s marketing manager.

Visit http://kdhnews.com/copperas_cove_herald/business/slushy-roads-good-for-business/article_13a45b6c-8fc0-11e3-bc17-001a4bcf6878.html to view the full article online.

 

Chester Chronicle

Kamal Parmar has owned the car wash at Murco Petrol Station in the village since 2006 but last year decided to invest £60,000 in upgrading to a more environmentally friendly system.

Visit http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/local-news/eddisbury-mp-stephen-obrien-opens-6676973 to view the full article online.

 

In recognition of Valentine's Day, Rain Tunnel Express will wash all red cars free of charge at all of its six locations in Missouri and Illinois on Friday, February 14.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/icw-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=253249&issueID=31503 to view the full article online.

 
Supplier News
Zep Vehicle Care, a leading provider of chemical solutions to the car wash industry, is excited to announce the promotion of Chelsea Beyer to Senior Vice President, Sales & Service. Beyer will be leading the sales team in the Vehicle Care division of Zep Inc.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/icw-nwl/pdf/Press_Release_-_Chelsea_Beyer_Promotion.pdf to view the full article online.

 

CSPnet.com

MacNeil Wash Systems, a leader in conveyor car-wash engineering now supported by its parent company Ryko Solutions, the largest manufacturer of car-wash systems in the world, announced that Matt Nall has joined its sales team as Southeastern U.S. regional sales manager where he will be responsible for supporting MacNeil's distributor and sales network.

Visit http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/services-news/articles/macneil-wash-systems-adds-southeast-us-sales to view the full article online.

 
JBS Industries
Warsaw Chemical Company, Inc.
Cork Industries, Inc.