Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Join us for #CARWASHMagazineLive. This week on CAR WASH Magazine Live™ we head down under to catch up with Robert Sacco at Waves Car Wash. This professional car washer is introducing Australian customers to a new wash experience and developing a lot of great tips and tricks along the way.
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
ICA has announced its new ground-breaking online manager training program called LEAD. Validated and tested with some of the world’s leading car wash organizations, LEAD provides consistent, high-quality and car wash-specific training, within a flexible learning system, that helps car wash managers, teams and organizations succeed.
 
If you're looking for ways to enhance your approach to employee training you won't want to miss this.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
William "Red" Lewis, a father of the touchless car wash, founder of the Automobile Gallery and former owner of PDQ Car Wash, died on Jan. 7. He was 78. Lewis was also involved in a car wash component manufacturing business and a cleaning solution manufacturer, R. Lewis Technologies, that focuses on trying to answer one of the big car wash quandaries: Why dirt sticks to cars. ICA inducted Lewis into its Car Wash Hall of Fame in 2000.
  
ModWash, an express car wash, is set to open on Thursday, Jan. 14, in Hanover, Pa. The new wash features a modern vibe with a wide range of the latest technology and  amenities, such as free vacuums, air tools, automatic mat cleaners, microfiber towels and more. 
 
DRB Systems, Inc.
 
 
Source: Sun Sentinel
The ripple started in Parkland. Then it became a wave in Margate. Now there’s a Rising Tide coming to Coral Springs. Rising Tide Car Wash, which hires mostly people on the autism spectrum, has now found enough success in its business model to expand to a third location.
Those in the business of keeping things clean have seen business boom during the pandemic. That trend seems to include the local car wash industry, with three more new car washes on their way to the Richmond region. Hampton Roads-based Green Clean Auto Wash is working on opening its first two local spots, while Tommy’s Express Car Wash is planning its fourth local spot.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
Mammoth Holdings LLC, an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, has acquired two express conveyor car washes from Fast Trac Express Car Wash in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Northport, Ala. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Mammoth Holdings operates 47 conveyor car washes under the Marc-1, Swifty, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, Shine On, PitStop, and QuickWash Express brands.
Source: 12 News
Quick Quack Carwash held a fundraiser to help a family in Phoenix, who lost their house on Christmas Eve in a fire. Teresa Menjivar, her husband Tobias and 26-year-old daughter Denise narrowly escaped the fire. They lost everything they own, including their car. Quick Quack found out about the tragedy and held a fundraiser for them during their grand opening on Jan. 11.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
Source: Forbes
The end and beginning of the year is a time for reflection and validation of your personal vision for the months to come. A personal vision is a comprehensive expression of your ideal self, including your dreams about the future, passions, purpose, and core values. It provides meaning in your everyday actions in life and work and helps you get closer to where you want to be and overcome obstacles. 
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
Not sure what to use a QR code for in business? Or perhaps you just want more examples for using QR codes in your next marketing campaign? Whatever your purpose, our list of 50 creative ways to use QR codes is sure to trigger ideas to boost brand awareness, attract an audience, close more sales, operate more efficiently, and support customers better.
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.
 
Supplier News
 
Dover, and its OPW business unit, announced Jan. 6 that it has acquired Innovative Control Systems, Inc. (ICS), a provider of technology solutions for the car wash industry. ICS will now become part of OPW’s Vehicle Wash Solutions platform of brands, which includes PDQ and Belanger.
National Carwash Solutions (NCS), a provider of car wash equipment, services and solutions to customers in North America, announced Jan. 5 that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm. NCS has been serving its vehicle care industry customers in North America for more than 45 years, providing a fully integrated suite of offerings for operational needs, including car wash systems, aftermarket parts, cleaning fluids and vacuums.