UKHand car washes and worker exploitation remain a toxic combination in parts of the United Kingdom. Last month, the owners of two Lincolnshire hand car washes have been handed Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STRO)...Read more
Report from the trade show floorGas stations will soon be a thing of the past, we learned on the first day of the trade show Tankstation Vakbeurs in Utrecht. “In its current form, the gas station will last another 15...Read more
Interview with Tommy's CEOTommy’s Express is coming to Europe next year. That’s why Carwashpro.com took the opportunity to speak to Ryan Essenburg during the Car Wash Show Europe. Essenburg is the founder and spokesman of the successful American...Read more
Double interview with Turtle Wax Pro and Ma-Fra.The chemistry used in car washes has become considerably more sustainable over the years. But there is still much to be gained. How do you ensure that sustainability does not come at the expense of...Read more
GermanyUNITI has adopted a new name. The German association of small- and medium-sized mineral oil companies acknowledges the energy transition and decided this also has to resonate in its name, which from now on is...Read more
USAClub Car Wash and Express Wash Concepts will probably experience further growth in the foreseeable future, after a ‘strategic growth investment’ from Sculptor Real Estate.Read more
“We are on the eve of major changes in the car wash industry”, Sonny’s Robert Andre warned recently during the Car Wash Show Europe. “The days that every car wash automatically became an overnight success...Read more
USACleveland-based Blue Falls Car Wash By Conrad’s will soon grow to nine locations. Later this month it will open a soft touch car wash on Frank Avenue NW in North Canton. Read more
TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIESSustainability, more indoor vacuuming and an increase of license plate recognition. Prominent international figures from the car wash industry shared their thoughts about what has changed in the business in the last few years. Read more
Report from the CWSEFrom robotic arms to touchless washing systems, colorful brushes, sustainable chemistry and handy dispensers; the first day of Car Wash Show Europe is over. This successful first day of the show saw plenty of focus...Read more
interviewDutch car wash entrepreneur Mark de Graaf brings the American car wash concept Tommy’s Express to Europe. According to Mark, the Netherlands is totally ready for it. “People should become addicted to a clean car.”Read more
Car Wash Show EuropeCar Wash Show Europe is near. This week, the bi-anual event will take place in Amsterdam. Numerous exhibitors will put their latest car wash innovations on display and the whole trade fair can be overwhelming....Read more
Mammoth Holdings has opened its latest car wash in Powell, Tennessee. The new site, located just outside of Knoxville, is part of the PureMagic-brand. The site is the ninth Mammoth location under this particular name.Read more
Car Wash Show EuropeIn the run-up to Car Wash Show Europe, the International Carwash Association (ICA) has shared a new podcast series about the trade show in Amsterdam. In the first episode, ICA’s Matt DeWolf talks with Robert...Read more
Car Wash Show EuropeDutch brush engineers Brushcom will be present at the Car wash Show Europe next month. Of course they will bring their famous Rotor-brush, which is a contender for the Innovation of the year-award. But there’s...Read more
UKModern slavery is real, the latest data from the BritishSafe Car Wash App proves. Almost 300 reports were submitted in the first half of 2023. 92 reports scored over the threshold of concern for modern...Read more
GermanyWhile the car wash industry is getting ready for the Car Wash Show Europe in Amsterdam in september, preparations for next year’s UNITI are also up to speed. 14 companies have already confirmed their presence...Read more
Car Wash Show EuropeIn the weeks leading up to the Car Wash Show Europe, we will publish a series of interviews with companies which will be present at the tradeshow in Amsterdam. This time we make space for...Read more
Car Wash Show EuropeIn the weeks leading up to the Car Wash Show Europe, we will publish a series of interviews with companies which will be present at the tradeshow in Amsterdam. First up is Turtle Wax Pro,...Read more
USAWith the acquisition of two Southern Palms Car Wash locations, El Car Wash has expanded its presence in Palm Beach County, Florida. El now has over 30 operating stores, including nine in the Palm Beach...Read more
