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05/09/2024

Nerta ready to commission new plant

Three years after construction began, Belgian chemical supplier Nerta is ready to commission its new, large plant in Lokeren. The producer of car cleaning agents…

04/09/2024

Russell Speeder’s Car Wash expansion continues in Connecticut

Russell Speeder’s Car Wash, a trusted name in the car wash industry with over 50 years serving customers, is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest location in Bloomfield (16 Maplewood Avenue). “I am excited to announce the opening of our newest Russell Speeder’s location, & #8...

03/09/2024

‘Think out of the box and surprise your customers’

How can carwash and self-wash owners increase customer satisfaction? We talk to Peter Callens of Pantelco, an expert in customer experience. According to him, everything stands or falls with good communication to the customer in order to bind them to your business. So you are an expert in customer s...

02/09/2024

Portfolio of four on-operating Inland Empire Car Wash Properties

Progressive Real Estate Partners, the leading Inland Empire retail brokerage firm, announced the sale of a portfolio of four Inland Empire non-operating car wash properties in Apple Valley, Hesperia, Pomona and San Bernardino. The properties were purchased for an undisclosed price by three different...

30/08/2024

Rich Hays Joins Amplify Car Wash Advisors

Amplify Car Wash Advisors, a nationwide firm (Arizona) that provides mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory services, announced the addition of Rich Hays to the team as a strategic advisor in business development. While at DRB Systems for over 20 years, Hays worked as both West Coast and Midw...

29/08/2024

Autobell Car Wash offers more options

Autobell Car Wash, headquartered here, recently added two stores offering exterior and interior car cleaning services in its well-established Hampton Roads market (CHARLOTTE, NC), bringing its total wash locations there to 17. The newest wash is located at 4573 S. Plaza Trail in Virginia Beach, at t...

28/08/2024

CarWashProDesigners build a new car wash in West Chicago

Mango will be an express exterior car wash with a touchless option that is providing car washing via its automated belt conveyor and state-of-the-art equipment. The tunnel will be 110ft long. There are several free vacuums on site. Mango is a locally-owned express car wash with a dual belt conveyor....

27/08/2024

First Tommy’s Express station opens in northern France

The first Tommy’s Express carwash in Europe will open in December in Allonne, northern France. Tommy’s Express aims to become a leader in France. Tommy’s Express wants to be a leader in the carwash industry in France. In 2024, they opened a carwash in Beauvais. In the coming years, the...

26/08/2024

✨ Meet one of our exhibitors: Nerta

Nerta is a leading independent manufacturer of professional cleaning products with over 45 years experience in developing and manufacturing cleaning chemicals for the car and truck wash market.

Do you want to know more about Nerta and their cleaning products? They will be present at SHINE Car Wash Show Central Europe in Kraków, Poland, on October 1 & 2.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Nerta. Get your tickets now
👉 https://www.shinecarwashshow.com/registration/

22/08/2024

Mobility Energy Expo trade show introduces Carwash Square

On November 13 and 14, the Jaarbeurs Utrecht will be the venue for the latest developments in the gas station and energy sector during the Mobility Energy Expo, formerly known as the Tankstation Vakbeurs. A striking new element this year is the Carwash Square, where innovative solutions, products an...

20/08/2024

Join the Ultimate Car Wash Event in Central Europe!

Are you passionate about the car wash industry? Ready to discover the latest trends and innovations? Look no further! We're excited to invite you to the 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 Car Wash Show Central Europe happening on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 & 𝟐 in 𝐊𝐫𝐚𝐤ó𝐰, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Why You Should Attend:
🔹 Meet over 750 international car wash operators and owners
🔹 Join the exclusive Inspiration Tour
🔹 Participate in engaging workshops
🔹 Explore cutting-edge technologies on the exhibition floor

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn from experts, and grow your business.

👉 Follow our page SHINE Car Wash Show Central Europe to stay updated on all event details and don’t miss out on exciting announcements leading up to the show!

📅 Save the date and be part of the future of the car wash industry!

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20/08/2024

SHINE Car Wash Show: these workshops are not to be missed

SHINE Car Wash Show Central Europe offers not only a comprehensive exhibition, but also an exciting program of inspiring sessions. Here, experts share knowledge on current and relevant topics that help entrepreneurs take their carwash to the next level. CarwashPro has selected five workshops that ar...

19/08/2024

Istobal acquires EenzetCarwash

Istobal SA has acquired EenzetCarwash B.V. With this, the Spanish market leader – specialized in the design, production and marketing of solutions for car washes and car care – aims to accelerate its growth in Northern Europe. The acquisition is part of the Istobal Group’s strategi...

15/08/2024

Folds of Honor and ZIPS Car Wash Celebrate Re-Grand Opening

ZIPS Car Wash has hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 6th at ZIPS Car Wash, 4453 Meramec Bottom Road in St. Louis alongside the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce and Folds of Honor to celebrate the newly remodeled location. ZIPS is celebrating 20 years of clean this year with a $20,000 Give....

13/08/2024

Woodie’s Wash Shack Expands to Fishhawk Blvd (Florida) with Newest Location

Woodie’s Wash Shack, the premier car wash in the Tampa Bay area inspired by 1950’s surfing culture, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 15256 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547. This latest expansion marks the 16th location in the Tampa Bay area, continuing Woodie...

09/08/2024

IMO Car Wash continues its expansion course

Car wash chain IMO Car Wash has been intensively renovating existing car washes in Germany for several months now. At the same time, new systems are being added to the network. Three new locations have now been opened in the German cities of Jena, Wildau and Marl. Currently, around 50 percent of the...

02/08/2024

Buc-ee’s car wash opens 235 feet long wash tunnel in Daytona Beach

In Daytona Beach, Florida, Buc-ee’s car wash opened a wash tunnel last week measuring 235 feet (over 70 meters), making it the longest in Florida and one of the longest in the world. It fits the company’s focus on quality, because length matters for wash tunnels. Buc-ee’s is a company with hig...

30/07/2024

cycleWASH offers a range of business opportunities

In addition to car washing, bicycle washing is also becoming more and more interesting for entrepeneurs. The Cologne-based company cycleWASH is offering three new options for companies to benefit from the demand for bicycle care solutions. As a franchise partner or with a limited-term rental and lea...

26/07/2024

UNITI expo 2026 is already scheduled from May 19 tot 21

UNITI expo was only three months ago and preparations for the next edition of the trade fair have already started. The fair will return to Stuttgart in 2026, from May 19 to 21. By communicating this date this early, the organization wants to contribute to a better planning of car wash-related trade....

24/07/2024

Car wash company convicted for death employee

Zips Car Wash LLC faces more than $185,000 in fines from the N.C. Department of Labor after an occupational safety and health inspection found several serious violations in the wake of an employee’s death. In january of this year Carolina Bree Franks, 26, died after becoming entangled in movin...

22/07/2024

Car washes to be targeted over immigration

Car washes in the UK are suspected of being a business branch that employes a lot of illegal workers. Therefor this business sector will be targeted this summer by immigration officers, the new Labour home secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced. Car washes are not the only business that will be checked...

17/07/2024

Finalists for Forecourt Trader Awards announced

NTS Beccles and Park Forfar are among the five finalists in the car care section of the Forecourt Trader Awards 2024. The remaining contenders in the section ‘Best Car Care and Lubricants Outlet’ are Park Forfar, Park Rushden and Ron Perry’s A19 Services Northbound. The award ceremony ...

17/07/2024

ICA brings LEAD program to EverWash

The International Carwash Association (ICA) has started a strategic partnership with EverWash to bring the LEAD™ program to their extensive network. EverWash is one of the biggest car wash membership platforms in the US. The LEAD program, developed by ICA, is designed to cultivate leadership skill...

16/07/2024

Every 5th German car wash without social media

Compared to Scandinavia and many other West European countries, Germany is a bit less digitalized. Car wash companies are no exception, a recent survey learns. Almost 20% of German carwash owners have no social media presence at all. A shame, since it’s a great way to connect with your custome...

16/07/2024

WaterWorks has become Cheetah Clean

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash has successfully converted three WaterWorks Auto Washes. With these recent makeovers, Cheetah Clean Auto Wash now owns and operates 11 carwash facilities. The American company has a strong presence in the mid-east, where they run six carwashes in Bowling Green, Kentucky, two....

15/07/2024

German ‘car wash destroyer’ loses driver’s license

A pick up truck has caused considerable damage at a car wash near München. His van was too high for the facility. But that didn’t stop the driver from entering the car wash, news site Merkur.de reports. The accident happened last autumn. The man is now conviced and loses his driver’s li...

15/07/2024

Car wash restrictions in Texas

While a heat wave and drought continues in parts of the USA, some cities have put a cap on private AND commercial car washing. In Marlin (Texas), car washes are able to operate with a few restrictions. According to Concho Valley, the Marlin carwashes are only allowed to be open between 04 AM and 09&...

12/07/2024

Whistle has a new app

American car wash brand Whistle Express has updated its app. According to the Charlotte-based company, members can use the app to book access to one of their 150+ locations. “Our goal at Whistle is to make the experience easier on the customer, so this marks a significant stride forward as we...

10/07/2024

Kärcher opens new factory in Vietnam

Kärcher has just opened a new cleaning equipment factory in Vietnam. It is the 19th plant worldwide for the German specialist in high pressure cleaning products. “We see immense market potential for our products in Asia”, Hartmut Jenner of Kärcher commented. The new factory can be foun...

10/07/2024

Adriateh introduces stainless steel AltaPro