Topic: Germany

Meet Evo Star, Christ’s latest car wash system

Tunnel innovationChrist Wash Systems presents its newest tunnel car wash system, the Evo Star. The design features inviting Blade light elements that greet and welcome the wash customer. The revamped display elements match the rest of...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

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
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

How a German city frustrates a new car wash

An experienced self-service car wash operator plans to open a new location in Recklinghausen, Germany. But the city council has repeatedly rejected the plans, using new reasons every time. The applicant is getting increasingly desperate.Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer