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Suppliers: Support Your Skills at Bootcamp
Exhibitors at The Car Wash Show™ 2020 are invited to a free one-day session at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX this December. You’ll earn a Priority Point for 2021 booth selection, too, but that’s not the only reason to attend.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: Proto-Vest Announces Retirement, New President
Proto-Vest, Inc. announces Christopher (Woody) McElroy will be retiring October 1, 2019. Woody starting working at Proto-Vest part-time at the age of 12, and during his 36 years he contributed to company’s success in all facets of the business as Plant Manager, President, and CEO.
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Learn Leadership That Connects
For the 2nd annual Women’s Leadership Experience, International Carwash Association is partnering with Second City Works for an all-new communications workshop. There’s no audience in this improv-based workshop, just a collection of peers invested in helping each other grow and getting better at the things they do every day.
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Commit to Confident Communication
For the 2nd annual Women’s Leadership Experience, International Carwash Association is partnering with Second City Works for an all-new communications workshop. In spite of the name it’s not about performing—there’s no audience, just a collection of peers who are invested in helping each other grow. Rather, it’s about helping people get better at the things they do every day.
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Third Edition of Car Wash Show Europe Breaks Attendance Records in Amsterdam
The third edition of Car Wash Show Europe™, the continent’s premier event for the car wash industry, was held 18-19 September in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The event, presented by International Carwash Association (ICA) and ProMedia Europoint, featured tours of local car washes, product displays, seminars, and receptions. It drew 2,300 total participants—a record for the event—and 60 total exhibiting companies in a sold-out exhibit hall.
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Suppliers: Ready For Your Best Show Ever?
Seasoned veterans and new exhibitors alike can take the experience into their own hands at Exhibitor Bootcamp this December 3 in San Antonio. Exhibiting companies in attendance will hear what's new for 2020 and get the jump on deadlines and deliverables, all while earning one priority point for 2021 booth selection!
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International Carwash Association Awards Distinguished Achievement at Car Wash Show Europe
Suzanne Huisman of Belgium’s car wash association (BBRV) and Brian Madderson of the UK’s Car Wash Association (CWA) were honored September 18 at an awards dinner hosted by International Carwash Association at Car Wash Show Europe, the continent’s premier event for the car wash industry.
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CEO Suppliers: Build A Better Customer Experience
This December in San Antonio, International Carwash Association will hold a unique networking and learning event for the best minds in car wash supplier organizations—their CEOs, presidents, and top leaders.
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Car Wash Show Europe Tickets Going Fast
Interested in the latest developments and solutions from the car wash world? Register now for the Car Wash Show Europe 2019, the event takes place in the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam on the 18th and 19th of September. Tickets are going fast so make sure to register now so you don’t miss out.
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Tidal Wave Auto Spa Announces New Openings Tidal
Tidal Wave Auto Spa announced the opening of 3 new locations during the summer months bringing their total number of washes to 32.
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Autobell® Car Wash Team Members Wade into 20th Year of Creek Cleanup
Charlotte-based Autobell Car Wash recently conducted its annual cleanup along the company’s designated portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway here as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Adopt-A-Stream program.
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International Car Wash Group Enhances Acquisition Team
The International Car Wash Group (ICWG) announced two executive appointments to its acquisitions team. This includes the promotion of Jeff Maize to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and the selection of Peter Sloan as Vice President of Acquisitions.
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Car Washers Recognize Mercedes-Benz for Wash Innovation
Mercedes-Benz has announced that they will include a car wash function as standard equipment on their 2020 GLS model. The International Carwash Association (ICA) and its network of more than 15,000 car washers thank the Mercedes-Benz team for leading the way to vehicle set up simplification for drivers and wash operators everywhere!
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Five Reasons to #GoCarWashShow in Amsterdam
On 18 + 19 September, International Carwash Association and ProMedia Group will present the biggest car wash event in Europe. More than 60 exhibitors will showcase their latest products at the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam to 2,500 visitors, while more than 20 workshops will provide education and training for the teams in attendance.
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Brown Bear Car Wash's “Free Car Wash Day” Adds Sparkle to 30,535 Vehicles
Brown Bear Car Wash celebrated its 62nd anniversary with 30,535 free washes at 26 tunnel wash locations across the Puget Sound area.
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Moo Moo Express Car Wash Donates More Than 3,800 Car Washes; Raises $19,380 for Volunteers of America Operation Backpack® Campaign
Moo Moo Express Car Wash announced the donation of $19,380 to the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Operation Backpack® Campaign. Monetary donations were collected at all 16 Central Ohio Moo locations August 16-18, 2019.
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Flying Ace Express Car Wash Donates $7,200 to The Dayton Foundation’s Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund
Flying Ace Express Car Wash announced the donation of $7,241.43 to The Dayton Foundation’s Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund. The donation was a result of a one-day fundraiser held on Saturday, August 17 at all six Greater Dayton Flying Ace Express Car Wash locations. During the event, Flying Ace Express donated $5 from each retail Flying Ace wash purchased and each Unlimited Wash Club Member wash upgrade. In addition, monetary donations were collected from customers onsite.
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Wild Blue Car Wash Raises over $11,000 for Local Charities
After hosting eight fun and successful charity washes, Wild Blue Car Wash was able to help raise a total of $11,477.98 for their surrounding schools and non-profits.
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Car Wash Show Europe: The Industry Training You Need
You already know about the allure of Amsterdam, but did you know The Car Wash Show Europe is a great place to get the training and education you need to stay on the cutting edge of car washing?
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SUPPLIER NEWS: Proto-Vest, Inc. Appoints New President
Proto-Vest Inc., a leading car wash drying manufacturing company of 49 years, has announced the appointment of Jeff Reichard as President. Reichard has a substantial equity position in the company.
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