Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Jul 2020
 
Join us for #CARWASHMagazineLive. This Week: You'll hear from ICA President Ken Littrell of Clean Sweep Car Washes. Ken will clue us in on the latest activities of the Association and share some insights from his years in the industry.
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Nov 2020
 
ICA will partner with the University of Notre Dame’s Women in Leadership program to offer a comprehensive leadership training experience—100% online. By participating, you’ll enter a cohort of women in business and leadership, including fellow car washers who will join the program alongside you.
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
International Carwash Association has launched the ICA Car Wash Career Center, designed to connect employers in our industry with candidates, job seekers, and talent. It’s never been easier to amplify the benefits of working at your operation or company; and it’s never been easier to find opportunities in our business.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
  
Source: NACS
Software firms are developing kiosk systems that can be controlled by voice, biometrics or gestures — like the “hand wave” system Amazon is reportedly exploring. And new touchscreens are in the works that require fewer touches to complete transactions or use QR codes that customers can scan with their smartphones to check out.
Source: AutoBlog.com
GM is adding its Buckle to Drive to more models in 2021. Part of the automaker's Teen Driver System, Buckle to Drive only works when Teen Driver Mode is activated, and locks out the shifter and mutes the radio for 20 seconds or until the seatbelts are buckled, whichever comes first. The safety bundle also includes geofencing and speed limit warnings to help parents keep track of their children's driving habits.   
 
Hydra-Flex Inc.
 
 
In a spotlight article in The CEO Magazine, Richard Enning, CEO of Mr. Wash and also former ICA President, cites innovation and high employee engagement as the reasons for the company’s long-term success.
Source: WHMI
Plans have been approved for a longtime Michigan car wash business, Howell Soft Cloth Car Wash, to expand. Plans include installing a bypass lane through a portion of a proposed detention basin on site, which would allow people to get out of line in case of emergency or mechanical failure.
A new car wash is planned for Billings, Montana. Glacier Express Car Wash is under construction and should be open by early August, according to car wash owner Dan Palmer. Palmer bought the land from the owners of TNT Automotive & Marine Superstore.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
Source: The Ticker
Mark Wanner of Promark Investments is planning to open a car wash facility called Green Mitt in East Bay Township, Michigan. The facility will offer all-LED lighting, motion-activated vacuum stations, and additional parking on the 1.66 acre lot. Wanner hired Nick Spallone of the Chicago-based Car Wash Pro Designers to design the facility.
A new car wash, AutoKleen, was granted approval by the Algonquin’s Village Board in Illinois. The site will also feature an automobile tire store/repair facility and drive-thru restaurant with outdoor seating. Development is expected to begin this fall.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
Every business owner has myriad decisions to make when opening a location, designing a logo, branding the business or even choosing apparel for employees. Although selection of a color may seem like one small part of the decision-making process, pay careful attention — color says more about a business than most people realize.
Source: Inc.com
In a crisis, good leaders rise to the occasion with great courage by carving out the time to be there for their people — showing up in the trenches in times of uncertainty and putting their character on full display. Listening to, investing in and securing feedback from your workforce are three imperatives if you are going to weather any crisis.
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
Source: AZ Big Media
There are over a billion active users of the internet today, which is why the internet also doubles as a competitive marketing platform. Marketers have added this new weapon to their armada; the use of more digital platforms has led to more perks than before. Not just small businesses, even bigger companies are investing in digital marketing. 
Source: Forbes
Artificial intelligence is top of mind for many in the marketing and communications world. Many already use AI to analyze consumer behavior and try to predict future needs. But what if AI could help brands take their brand voice to the next level?
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.