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R.O. UltraTec to Rebrand as AXEON Water Technologies

R.O. UltraTec USA Inc., a provider of reverse osmosis solutions used by commercial carwashes and other industries, announced today it will rebrand the company as AXEON Water Technologies, effective Jan. 3. ...More
November 17, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing
Carwash Installs Solar Panels, Changes Chemicals as Part of Conservation Efforts

Wash Me! carwash in Kingman, Ariz., recently installed several photovoltaic solar panels on its roof that will generate up to 30 megawatts of power, according to a report by the Daily Miner. Owners Brent Kollars and Jason Lynch expect the carwash’s electric bill to drop ...More
September 22, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
Boomerang Carwash Adds 23 Locations to WaterSavers

Boomerang Carwash is the latest large operator to join WaterSavers, the environmental recognition program from the International Carwash Association. Boomerang enrolled 23 of its carwash locations, joining more than 800 actively participating carwash facilities. ...More
August 4, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
Aussie Owners Build Modern Express Carwash Down Under

The owners of Grand Wash Auto believe so strongly in their standalone, express exterior carwash model that they are not afraid of the 12 competing carwashes in the five-mile radius surrounding their Thornbury, Australia, location. Owners Ali Sadiku, Lee Sadiku and Alfie ...More
July 22, 2010 Tony Jones
Posted in Articles, Marketing, Operations
Autobell Car Wash Opens 59th Location

Autobell Car Wash Inc. has opened a carwash in Stallings, N.C., marking the privately owned chain's 59th location and fourth in Union County. Additional county locations include Monroe, Waxhaw and Indian Trail. ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
Mr. Clean Car Wash Set to Go Big in Texas

As big as the notion is to build two successful corporate stores into a national carwash chain, and as enormous as the Procter & Gamble engine is driving the initiative, it is perhaps fitting that P&G’s first Mr. Clean Car Wash franchise location outside the ...More
May 20, 2010 Tony Jones
Posted in Articles, Operations
Cost of Doing Business: Emerging Technologies

Investing in upgraded and emerging technologies can further reduce the costs of doing business. This focus can assist both existing carwash operators and future investors make better and more informed decisions. ...More
May 13, 2010 Jeff Sturges
Posted in Articles, Operations
ICA Announces 2010 Carwash Leadership Awards Recipients

The International Carwash Association has announced the recipients of its 2010 Leadership Awards. Cloister Wash & Lube owner Mike Mountz heads the list as this year’s inductee into the Car Wash Hall of Fame. The other award recipients are Jan van Kessel of ...More
April 27, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
Grand Wash Auto to Hold Free Car Wash Day Benefit

Grand Wash Auto, a carwash in Melbourne, Australia that bills itself as the nation’s first express exterior facility, will hold a free carwash event May 2 to benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal. ...More
April 21, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
Environmental Website Plugs WaterSavers Carwash Program

The International Carwash Association’s WaterSavers program received some positive publicity from a consumer-oriented environmental Web site last week when the Mother Nature Network ran a story examining the most eco-friendly place to wash a vehicle. The article included an ...More
April 12, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing, Operations

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