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Tidal Wave Auto Spa opens first Midwest location
The new Tidal Wave Auto Spa opened for business in Raytown, Missouri on April 3, 2019. This express car wash, located at 10001 E State Route 350 is the 29th location for Tidal Wave, and the first in the Midwest.
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Splash Car Wash acquires new locations
Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. recently announced the acquisition of two car wash locations. The first, located in White Plains, New York, was formerly known as Gold’s Car Wash & Detail, and will be Splash’s 19th US location and 4th in New York.
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Go Behind the Scenes at The Car Wash Show
Go behind the scenes at The Car Wash Show as an Opening Day Greeter or Peer Power Hour Moderator and receive a complimentary Basic Pass to attend. But act fast...only a handful of spots remain!
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SUPPLIER NEWS: Innovative Control Systems expands to new production facility
Innovative Control Systems, the provider of the car wash industry’s leading technology solutions, such as the WashConnect POS and management system and the Auto Sentry line of payment terminals, is consolidating and relocating its existing Production facilities to a new state-of-the art facility in Bethlehem, Penn.
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Totally Tommy Car Washes enter Spring with record-breaking wash days
The month of March brought with it a lion’s share of business at Tommy’s Express Car Wash locations and other Totally Tommy-style facilities across the United States. Records were broken at a number of both corporate and franchise locations including:
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Be at the center of the Music City
At The Car Wash Show 2019 at Music City Center, you’ll be steps away from dining, music, history and unforgettable experiences. Nashville offers endless opportunities to relax and connect with suppliers, industry peers and colleagues. Live music abounds in Nashville, but there’s even more to enjoy – here’s just a sample.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: CSI hires new Assistant Vice President
Cleaning Systems, Inc. (CSI) of De Pere, Wisconsin has hired Paul Titus to the position of Lustra® Assistant Vice President.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: D&S announces In-Bay Automatic for small bays
D&S recently debuted its latest car wash equipment innovation, The IQ Fits Anywhere Solution at the SCWA Expo in Arlington, Texas. Attendees got an up-close view of this smaller “footprint” version of the firm’s signature IQ In Bay Automatic Equipment System.
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The Car Wash Show 2019: Hotels are filling up quickly
Nashville hotels are selling out in anticipation of the largest industry show of the year. The Car Wash Show 2019’s official hotel partner, Connections Housing, offers nearly a dozen hotels for every taste and budget.
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Moo Moo Express Car Wash Raises $7,542 for the Franklin County Dog Shelter
Moo Moo Express Car Wash proudly announces the donation of $7,542.08 to the Franklin County Dog Shelter. The donations were collected from Northland Moo customers at the company’s Grand Opening/Free Wash Week held February 14-20, 2019.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: CSI Introduces Ultra-Concentrated Glass Cleaner
Cleaning Systems, Inc. (CSI) of De Pere, Wis. has announced it's ultra-concentrated glass cleaner, Vision™ Ultra Glass Cleaner. According to the company, one gallon of product equals 750 spray bottles.
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MILES Express to expand to Colorado market
MILES Express, a MILES brand, is expanding into Colorado with two locations slated to open in 2019. The expansion falls under a new licensing pilot-program featuring turnkey expansion of the existing MILES brand.
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2019 Emerging Leaders Scholarship winners announced
For the 5th year, International Carwash Association has awarded its Emerging Leaders Scholarship to up-and-coming car wash industry leaders.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: NCS announces Vacutech partnership
National Carwash Solutions (NCS), has announced a strategic partnership with Vacutech Vacuum Systems. Vacutech, based in Sheridan, WY, works with a variety of customers in commercial and industrial operations that require specialized vacuum systems - including car wash operators.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: Sonny's announces 2018 CarWash College Instructor of the Year
Victor Alonso is the 2018 CarWash College Instructor of the Year. Victor was presented the Shawn R. Brown Award for Instructional Excellence by Paul Fazio, CEO of Sonny’s Enterprises LLC at a luncheon.
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Soapy Joe's awarded Guinness World Record
Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, a San Diego-based eco-friendly car wash company, was recently awarded the title of “Largest Car Air Freshener” by Guinness World Records. The record-breaking car freshener measures in at 3 feet 10 inches tall, 3 feet 8 inches wide, and 1.6 inches thick.
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Mike's Carwash named a 2019 Best Employer in Ohio
Mike's Carwash was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Employers in Ohio. The annual list of Best Employers in the state was created by the Ohio SHRM State Council and Best Companies Group.
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Waterway Carwash expands in Chicago area
Waterway Carwash has opened its second Chicago area location, bringing its overall wash portfolio to 22 locations.
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SUPPLIER NEWS: DRB Systems contributes to help Tennessee car wash operators fight Sales Tax assessment
Recent actions by the Tennessee Department of Revenue (TDOR) are presenting a significant financial threat to Tennessee car wash operators. DRB Systems, LLC, a leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the car wash industry, has contributed $39,500 to efforts aimed at rectifying the situation.
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2019 NECA Scholarship Applications Now Available
In 2011, recognizing the increasing cost of post secondary education, NECA developed a scholarship program to assist its members. The program is self-funding through money raised at dinner meetings and the golf outing. Since then, it has awarded 17, $1,000 scholarships for a total of $17,000. In 2018, in recognition of Tom Rando's contributions to the industry and NECA, and the many monetary contributions to the program made in his memory, we will award one of the $1,000 scholarships in his honor each year.
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