Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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We're collecting a listing of events and Show specials being held by our industry's supplier community to share with the car wash community. If you have an event or special you would like included, submit at: www.carwash.org/submitevent
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
Dan Pecora, owner of Erie Brush & Manufacturing, has been selected as the 2020 International Carwash Association Hall of Fame inductee. The industry’s highest honor, the Car Wash Hall of Fame was created in 1962 to recognize the innovators, leaders, and pioneers of the professional car wash industry.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
  
The Mercedes-Benz GLA, a compact class SUV with a car wash function, is currently arriving into dealer showrooms across Ireland. The car wash function is enacted with a single command that causes exterior mirrors to fold inwards, the side windows and sliding roof to close, suppression of the rain sensor and the disabling of other settings – all of which can be automatically deactivated when the driver exits the carwash. 
Source: GeekWire
There were 1.6 million companies that landed much-needed cash from the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $2 trillion CARES Act. But, the money ran out already, leaving many small businesses frustrated with what seemed like a random process.
Oil has taken a massive nosedive due to the global pandemic. In fact, the price of oil in the U.S. has reached a new low. For the first time in history (at least in the U.S.) a barrel of oil has dropped below $0. 
 
Hydra-Flex Inc.
 
 
Source: News13 WLOS
Autobelll Car Wash is the latest company changing things up due to COVID-19. Employees are adding an interior disinfectant option for their car washes. It’s an Environmental Protection Agency-registered and hospital-grade disinfectant. Plus, it's free for essential workers; first responders and government employees.
Source: Journal-News
A company with operations across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas plans to construct and open a new car wash along a highly visible area in Hamilton. Kings Carwash Express will offer tunnel car washes and will also feature access to free vacuums and other amenities, including the use of free microfiber towels, window cleaning solution, cleaner/degreaser and a free mat washing machine.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
Source: KKTV11 News
 A Colorado Springs car wash wants to thank those who are putting their health on the line to provide essential services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Water Works Car Wash and Detail Center has announced it'll be offering free car washes to all essential employees this coming weekend, April 24-26.
Source: PR Newswire
Rainforest Car Wash is doing their part to give back to their local communities, offering free car washes to all health care workers and giving free washes to those who support local restaurants by ordering take-out. All three Rainforest Car Wash locations in Ohio, Brunswick, Medina, and Cleveland Heights, are participating.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve,managers are not only dealing with the stress and sadness of having to let go of  workers, many of them are also feeling underlying anxiety about their own positions. Even if laying off employees is the only way to keep the organization running, how do you handle your feelings of guilt and sadness? What should you say to your employees who remain? And what can you do to manage fear about your own future?
An employee’s repeated mistakes reflect on the person who manages them. So, if you have an employee who is making the same mistakes over and over, it might be time to take a closer look at who is leading them.
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
Your small business provides an excellent product or service. But, you have a problem attracting your target audience. Sound familiar? Here are a few common challenges when marketing your business.
Source: NWI Times
The Times Media Co. announced the launch of its Local Marketing Grant program. This program offers matching marketing funds to local businesses whose livelihood has been impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Grants will range from $250 to $15,000 each month and will be awarded in April, May and June. 
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.