Graphene is on the move
Trends In recent months, car wash chains like Mint Eco and Metro Express have started offering graphene coatings. Ceramic coatings are already part of many premium car wash packages nowadays. But what are they exactly? And...Read more
Who are the big players in the US?
USAFor those into numbers, Car Wash Advisory has just released its updated top-100 of biggest carwash companies in the US. Mister Car Wash remains on top, with Driven Brands (2) and ZIPS (3) being the...Read more
How and when do Germans wash their cars?
GermanyA current survey by gas station chain HEM on the topic of car washing reveals the preferences and habits of Germans when it comes to cleaning their vehicles. Although 33 percent of those surveyed think...Read more
WhiteWater Express keeps growing
USAWhiteWater Express Car Wash keeps growing in the Southwest. The American car wash company opened three new locations across Texas and Louisiana. Furthermore, they acquired Spout Car Wash in League City, Texas.Read more
Substantial growth of Elefante Azul
SpainSpanish company Grupo Moure has surpassed the 100 million euro turnover mark for the first time ever. This is largely thanks to the fact they opened 71 Elefante Azul wash centers and Autonetoil service stations...Read more
Christ presents innovations at UNITI expo
GermanyChrist will present its latest innovations at the UNITI expo in Germany. In addition to their Cadis, Alpha and Vega gantry washers, the car wash supplier wants to highlight its Blade design elements and the...Read more
Get smarter at The Car Wash Show
USAIt takes more than state-of-the-art equipment to keep your car wash business growing. Which is why you’ll find the industry’s leading education program at The Car Wash Show in Nashville between May 13-15.Read more
It’s almost Carwacs time
Canada As a Canadian carwash owner you cannot afford to miss Carwacs. In full, the tradeshow is called ‘The Convenience U CARWACS Show’ and it takes place between March 5-6 in Ontario.Read more
What’s cooking for the 10th edition of UNITI?
GermanyUNITI expo is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. The German trade fair in Stuttgart will be held between May 14-16. One of the new elements will be the Future Mobility Lounge. “Technology is one...Read more
WashTec has a new CEO
GermanyMichael Drolshagen is the new head of WashTec. The Supervisory Board appointed him both as CTO and CEO, effective May 1. He succeeds Ralf Koeppe, who left the German car wash company prematurely last week. Read more
SCWA in full swing
Trade showsThe annual SCWA Convention & EXPO in Texas ins in full swing. Pro Football Icon Emmitt Smith was of of the main speakers. The trade show ends on Friday. Read more
Save the date: SHINE Car Wash Show Central Europe
PolandProMedia Group has announced a new car wash event: SHINE Car Wash Show Central Europe. Car wash professionals will gather in Krakow Poland on October 1 and 2 this year for the premier event for...Read more
Registration opens for The Car Wash Show
USARegistration is now open for visitors of The Car Wash Show in Nashville. Never before in the history of The Car Wash Show the interest was so high in advance. The main exhibition hall is...Read more
TotalEnergies car washes rebranded to Circle K
Benelux & GermanyMany carwashes in the Benelux and Germany that are currently operating under TotalEnergies will be rebranded to Circle K in the coming years. The Canadian owned company has recently completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies service...Read more
Bleak future for German chemical industry
GermanyIncreased energy prices and a decline in demand will characterize the developments in the chemical industry, warns German Chemical Industry Association-president Markus Steilemann. He even warns of possible shutdowns. But car wash chemicals may not...Read more