The Airffect effect: break the old routine
PartnerHow to make customers to your wash bays into returning customers? Airffect can be of help. The Austrian company offers a unique innovation for the self-service car wash. Their car dryers really can make a...Read more
Cycling to the rollover wash: CycleWash
GermanyThe German town of Aken recently got a bicycle wash. It is totally dedicated to washing two wheeled vehicles. Our German colleagues of Carwashpro had an interview with the two owners, Dominik and Julia Groth....Read more
Airffect withstands violent treatment by German thieves
PartnerA series of burglaries and thefts in German car washes was solved. The thieves were after the Airffect self-service dryers, among other things. But they weren’t able to crack the security mechanisms.Read more
Car washing on a burned-out cargo ship
The Netherlands Head to the north of The Netherlands if you want to see the world’s strangest car wash. A floating hand car wash which cleans thousands of cars before they are allowed to leave a burned...Read more
How sensors help with vehicle recognition
GermanyWhen a vehicle enters the car wash, correct recognition is very important. Is it a van, a car or something in between? This way, the car wash can offer the correct wash programs. The German...Read more
Kärcher opens fully automatic high-bay warehouse
GermanyWhile celebrating the 30th anniversary of its logistics center in Obersontheim, German-based cleaning company Kärcher is also inaugurating its newly expanded and fully automatic high-bay warehouse.Read more
ORLEN adds car wash service to app
GermanyOrlen has updated their Tankstar app with car wash services. The German service station company also integrated a benefits & promotion program to their mobile software. Read more
A 360 scan before every car wash
Damage preventionAs car wash owners you have probably all been there: customers complaining the car wash has scratched their precious vehicle. If you want to avoid the disruptions, frustrations and extra costs you might want to...Read more
Cooperating companies confirmed for UNITI
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
WashTec strikes a deal with IMO Car Wash
GermanyGerman company WashTec will supply all IMO sites in Europe and Australia with their car wash chemicals. They will also help in the transition to a more sustainable company. The quality of the WashTec products...Read more
Arrests after series of car wash burglaries in Germany
GermanyThree men have been arrested during a break-in at a self-service car wash in Germany. The gang is suspected of several burglaries in the states of Bavaria and Swabia, often leaving the car washes heavily...Read more
German gas station with car wash wins prestigious prize
Germany The Markant service station in Lüdinghausen has been named service station of the year in the “Washing” category by the German trade magazine Tankstelle. Read more
Caramba presents sustainable product line
SustainabilityThe German car wash chemistry brand Caramba has developed a new product line for sustainable high-end vehicle washing. According to the company from Duisburg, the Caramba Green Evolution Line “represents a new era in environmentally...Read more
Christ again wins Red Dot Design Award
DesignA number of machines by Christ Wash Systems’ have been awarded the Red Dot Award in the Product Design 2023 category. The Blade line of self-service wash systems was awarded, as were the Blade and...Read more
German car club advises against underbody washing
The underbody wash is traditionally part of good car care for many drivers. It is intended to prevent corrosion and damage to the underbody of the vehicle. But now, the influential German automobile association ADAC...Read more
Baptista Car Wash Systems has a new owner
Baptista Car Wash Systems has a new owner. His name is Marco Bartels, who has been with the Dutch company for almost 25 years. Read more
WashTec has a new CSO
A ‘generation shake up’ in the board of WashTec recently. Long-time board member Stephan Weber stepped down last month and is succeeded by Sebastian Kutz (43).Read more
Germany implements New National Water Strategy
The German government has approved a National Water Strategy. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said that the climate crisis could make water a scarce commodity in Germany in the future. The new water strategy is...Read more