Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
21
May 2020
 
CAR WASH Magazine Live - THURSDAY 11:30 AM Central
Join us Thursday for #CARWASHMagazineLive. This Week: We visit one of the highest volume washes in the United States to learn how they've weathered the storm in Michigan. Mandi Brower, COO of Quality Car Wash will talk about what they're seeing, how they've maintained their people and culture, and share a look at the wash. Ever wondered what it's like to wash 500,000 cars a year?
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Jul 2020
 
SUPPLIER EVENTS AND SPECIALS
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
 
Put Record-Setting Insights to Work for You
  
The latest study from International Carwash Association on U.S. wash consumer behavior is now available. You'll find tons of new insights in the results of the U.S. Car Wash Consumer Study, and those might be best explained by Bob Klein from Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide, who led this year’s survey efforts on behalf of ICA.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
Driverless Cars Still Have Blind Spots. How Can Experts Fix Them?
  
Designers are trying to fix autonomous cars' challenges, such as developing high-tech sensors that reduce blind spots and help autonomous cars see as well as improvements to environmental issues such as poor visibility, inclement weather and difficulty distinguishing a parked car from a pedestrian, to name a few.
Augmented Reality in Cars Is Here
Not a day goes by without a seemingly new technology finding its way into cars. From advanced infotainment systems to driver assistance safety kits, our cars have never been a greater showcase for the latest technology. But the next step that’s set to revolutionize the way we drive our cars is augmented reality, or AR as it’s more commonly known.
 
 
Hydra-Flex Inc.
 
 
Dutch Car Wash Shows Gratitude to Essential Hospital Workers
Dutch Car Wash owners Willy and Christina Beumer wanted to help and recognize hospitals workers who are on the frontlines dealing directly with the risks of COVID-19 and saving lives. They decided to provide some relief by doing what they do best, washing vehicles. Through June 30, 2020, they are giving free unlimited car washes to essential hospital workers.
Jimmy Suds Car Wash Undergoes Remodel in Lakewood, Colo.
Focused Carwash Solutions (FCS) helped Jimmy Suds Car Wash open the doors to the Lakewood community with a newly remodeled express exterior car wash.  Jimmy Suds features a 125-foot conveyor inside a 130-foot building, with all-new AVW Octaline equipment, Vacutech vacuums with AVW arches, a PUR water reclaim system, Simoniz chemical, and a Sonny’s point of sale system. 
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
New State-of-the-Art Valet Auto Wash Opens in Manahawkin, N.J.
Source: Tap Into
There's a new car wash in Manahawkin, N.J.: Valet Car Wash. This is the seventh location in the tristate area for the wash. The Valet Car Wash is owned and operated by the Mercer Management company under the leadership of Chris Vernon.
 
 
Surf Thru Express Carwash Is Coming Soon to Bee Cave, Texas
Surf Thru Express Carwash is coming soon to Bee Cave, Texas. The business offers an express exterior car wash allowing customers to remain in their vehicles through the wash process. Surf Thru also offers a free vacuum system for vehicle interiors and unlimited monthly wash membership options.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
Good Leaders Can Overcome Institutional Inertia in a Crisis
  
Although COVID-19 is clearly a catastrophe, it offers what every social scientist craves: a “natural experiment” that allows us to compare different responses to similar shocks. We have already learned much about what does and doesn’t work in tackling the virus itself. We can also glean profound lessons about the role of leaders.
Leadership for the New Normal: Are You Ready?
Source: Forbes
Now is the time to check your capacity for change. Ask yourself, what will successful leadership look like in a post-pandemic world? Are you ready to lead differently to meet the demands of an indefinite future?
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
Offensive Strategies to Drive Unlimited and Post COVID-19 Car Wash Growth
  
Are you looking to explore offensive strategies to drive growth for both getting cars on premises and for recharging unlimited plans?  If so, this webinar might be for you: "Re-Opening Day! Day One……and the Next 180 Days.” Hear about actical tips for setting up Google My Business listings to ensure your listing is marked as “open” as well as strategies to beef up your listings.
State of Marketing 2020: Innovation Is Top Priority
Source: ZDNet
Salesforce collected data from 7,000 marketing leaders across the globe for its sixth annual “State of Marketing” report. The report demonstrates the values that will remain critical as marketers and their businesses recover.
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.