Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Mar 2021
 
Carl Howard from Autobell Car Wash to talk about changing things up, and why you might consider skipping the LPR and RFID technology altogether. Plus we talk how to simplify, simplify, simplify!
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
In this episode, David Begin and Scott Pashley talk about the origin of EverWash. Spoiler alert, EverWash comes at the business with multi-industry subscription sales experience. Plus, they'll dive in to big data conversations and how to leverage that data without leaving your customers uneasy.Plus, the importance of staffing your pay stations in tunnel operations, and the potential for membership models in In-bay automatic operations.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
  
Source: Auto Trader
When it comes to fancy and high-tech features in new cars, there’s a hierarchy to follow: high-end luxury cars get the goodies first. If those features prove to be a hit, they trickle down into more mainstream vehicles when the cost and demand allows it. Simply put, high-end vehicle features will eventually make their way to the mainstream, so let us gaze into our crystal ball of car tech and see what you can expect soon.
 
DRB Systems, Inc.
 
 
Mammoth Holdings, LLC, an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, has acquired Lulu’s Express, a six-unit express conveyor car wash operator in Georgia and South Carolina. Lulu’s was founded in 2005  by Carlos Marban and Robert Black. Mammoth is the eighth largest conveyor car wash operator in the United States, according to Commercial Plus’s Top 100 list. 
  
Car wash chain Soapy Joe's announced the winner of its “Propose At Soapy Joe's” competition. Vivian Valenzuela and Ronnie Yonekura of La Mesa, whose video captured the hearts of San Diegans across the county, have won the grand prize of wedding bands from Honey Jewelry Co. valued at $3,500 plus $10,000 cash.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
  
Moo Moo Express Car Wash held a fundraiser and donated $8,003.70 to Westerville’s Neighborhood Bridges to help further its mission of bridging the Westerville community with area schools to provide basic needs, remove barriers and seek equity for students so they can engage and succeed. The donations were collected January 29-February 7 from Moo Moo Express customers at the company’s Westerville North Grand Opening at 74 Polaris Parkway Westerville, Ohio — its 19th location.
Sparkle Car Wash announced it will be celebrating its grand opening in Las Vegas on March 12. This will be its first location in Nevada. Sparkle Car Wash recycles 100% of its water and has a 150-foot tunnel that will be accessible to a wide range of vehicles including large dually trucks and low-sitting vehicles.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
In business, diverse leadership results in better decision-making and higher returns. Boston Consulting Group published a study in 2018, “How Diverse Leadership Teams Boost Innovation,” which concluded, “The biggest takeaway we found is a strong and statistically significant correlation between the diversity of management teams and overall innovation."
We all know you can outsource different types of content creation, but can you really outsource thought leadership content? The short answer is no. True thought leadership content has to come from your brain. The longer answer is: it depends.
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
Source: Forbes
When business owners have to make budget cuts, the marketing budget is often considered as it can be erroneously viewed as a non-essential expense. Research reveals companies who invest in marketing during a recession bounce back faster than companies who opt to cut their ad spending
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.
 
Supplier News
 
The Compact Top Brush is a cost-effective retrofit to an existing Sonny’s Mitter Frame.  It can also be outfitted as a Top Brush Spyder combination with Wrap-Around Washers attached to both the entrance and exit for maximum cleaning performance. The simple mechanical operation with dual action cylinder delivers a more controllable wash across a wider range of vehicles.