Car Wash News

International Carwash Association™

JBS Industries
ICA news
Prime Shine VideoCheck out this video spotlight of ICA WaterSavers Member Prime Shine Car Wash in California. Prime Shine was founded in 1991 by Evan Porges and is an active water conservation steward in its community.
 

Whether you're a car wash operator or a member of the car wash vendor and supplier community, there's an event for you. We're heading to Nashville on September 1 - 3 for our Supplier CEO Summit and Wash Different Workshop, where we'll hear from Scott McKain, author of three #1 best selling business books on Amazon.


FOR OPERATORS

FOR VENDOR CEOs

Simply put, it's about better business. Instead of focusing on the details of washing cars, this car wash operator program focuses on the higher level concepts necessary to enhance your car wash business.

Learn how to take your car wash to the next level with top tier speaker programs and networking opportunities with your fellow car wash owners and operators.

This exclusive summit is available only to C-level leaders of ICA member vendor companies. Car wash industry vendors at this program see top-tier speakers on a variety of important business topics and have in-depth networking opportunities.





 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
Industry News
 
   
Mike Jablonski of Parker, Colorado and Yvonne Miller of Littleton, Colorado were the envy of their neighbors this past Fourth of July weekend with their brand new gas grills. Jablonski and Miller were the recent winners of Kwik Car Wash’s fourth annual Great Grill Give-Away. The lucky winners both received a grill package worth over $500, including a Brinkmann 5-burner gas grill, a grill cover, grilling utensils, and custom aprons and koozies.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2015/07/07/colorado-residents-win-kwik-car-wash-s-great-grill-give-away to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Convenience Store and Fuel News
"Since many of the car wash complaints come from grit-related paint marring, particularly of black cars, handling the issue can improve both your process and profits," said Dan Pecora, owner of Erie Brush & Manufacturing. "Solving the grit problem can cost just pennies per car and, at the same time, retain clients who may be worth $10,000 in lifetime business."

The problem with cleaning black cars is often caused by the grit stuck in the stiffer, harsher cleaning brushes used at some self-serve and conveyor car washes. The solution is to use softer brush filaments and better lubrication, which together will help release grit.

Visit http://www.cspnet.com/category-news/services/articles/car-wash-owners-clear-grit to view the full article online.

 
Car Wash Insurance Program
In my many years surveying car wash operations, I have found that several operators fail to provide formal training for ladder safety. I believe that many feel it is too basic of a subject and not worth the time and effort. Ladder safety is a simple issue that can turn serious very quickly if it is not addressed correctly.

Visit http://www.cwinsurance.blogspot.com to view the full article online.

 
The Daily Tar Heel
Waterless Buddy’s aims to combine innovation and environmentally friendly practices and hopes to create jobs for UNC students in the future. The business uses a waterless car wash product that contains a special wash-wax sealant formula that allows employees — or "Buddies" — to remove dirt with a microfiber towel.

Visit http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2015/07/students-create-waterless-car-wash to view the full article online.

 
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
Warsaw Chemical Company, Inc.
Clean World Distribution
Leadership
 
   
Inc.
Accomplished people have common characteristics that help them stand above the rest. Here's a few you may have thought of — and others that aren't so obvious.

Visit http://www.inc.com/betty-liu/if-you-possess-these-5-traits-you-re-guaranteed-success.html to view the full article online.

 
Inc.
Tom Gimbel, CEO of LaSalle Network, explains why you need to familiarize yourself with all aspects of your company in order to lead.

Visit http://www.inc.com/tom-gimbel/why-great-leaders-must-step-outside-of-their-expertise.html to view the full article online.

 
Marketing
 
   
Entrepreneur
To really know how to sell to your customers, you have to analyze them beyond just what’s on the surface. You need to fully understand them on two dimensions: their needs and wants.

Visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248145 to view the full article online.

 
Marketing Land
As the line between content and content marketing blurs, columnist Rebecca Lieb shares thoughts about what lies ahead for content professionals.

Visit http://marketingland.com/difference-content-content-marketing-132563 to view the full article online.

 
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
International Carwash Association™
230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
info@carwash.org | www.carwash.org
ICA Logo