Canada
Calgary asks car washes to close due to water crisis
The Canadian city of Calgary has requested businesses to limit their water intake for the coming weeks. Car washes are the only group that was…
Canada
Washworld Inc. has new Canadian distributor
Washworld Inc. has strengthened its position in Canada by adding Washex as one of their distributors. They are based in Manitoba.
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NCS opens new location in Ontario
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) has opened a ‘cutting-edge facility’ in Barrie, Ontario. The inauguration ceremony was last week.
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Transchem is part of OPW, now what?
Two months ago, the family-owned business Transchem decided to join OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions. This meant that well-known brands like Turtle Wax Pro, Autolux and…
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It’s almost Carwacs time
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…
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Sonny’s strengthens position in Canada
Sonny’s has acquired Washtech and Wash Pros. Both are full-line car wash equipment and supply distributors in Canada.
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Transchem acquired by Dover
Dover has acquired Transchem, one of the largest suppliers of car wash chemistry in the US. Transchem becomes part of OPW’s Vehicle Wash Solutions business…
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Sonny’s sued by car wash
The owners of a Vancouver car wash are suing Sonny’s The Car Wash Factory after a four-car pileup at the facility that happened six years…
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Dates revealed for Car Wash for a Cure
The 2nd Annual Car Wash for a Cure will take place on April 5 and April 6 next year. This initiative from the Canadian Carwash…
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North Vancouver’s Oasis has run dry
Vancouver has recently lost an iconic car wash. After more than 50 years, the Oasis car wash has closed. “The high cost of property taxes,…
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Why maintenance is important
Maintenance is key if you want to keep your expensive car wash equipment running smoothly. Not only does proper maintenance ensure the safety of your…
Canada
Get a haircut at the car wash
In a society where multitasking seems to be the norm, a bunch of Canadian entrepreneurs found a nice niche in the car wash market: a…
Man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute
A man who allegedly caused an accident in a car wash in British Columbia by backing up into another car has lost his case against…
Tommy’s comes to Canada
Tommy’s Express Car Wash hopes to open its first Canadian location this year in Brampton, Ontario. It will be the first car wash outside of…