Innovations and presentations at German trade fair
On the first day of UNITI expo 2024, the aisles through the halls are filling up, visitors and exhibitors are meeting again and the professional exchange is bubbling up wherever you look, our reporter Sandra Schäfer is in Stuttgart.
For industry newcomers and experienced industry members alike, the trade fair offers a wide range of innovations that will strengthen their own washing business and take the entire industry further into the future.
The variety and number of exhibitors at this year’s UNITI expo 2024 in Stuttgart has exceeded the figures from the last trade fair. Even more exhibitors are inviting trade visitors from the tank and washing industry to discover innovations, try out new products, ask questions to experts and network.
In addition to two stands in Halls 1 and 3, Christ Wash Systems will also be presenting its expertise in the Carwash Piazza. General Sales Manager Marco Maričić gave a presentation on the development of Otto Christ AG and outlined the changes in the market. As times change, it is not only the carwash industry that is facing constant changes; washing technology manufacturers are also adapting their developments to changing market conditions.
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Flat rate washing
Flat-rate washing is not yet a widespread phenomenon in Germany, but why not? And for which operators can it be a good way to increase turnover? These and other questions were answered by management consultant Christian Aiglstorfer.
For two more days, visitors to the Dr. Stöcker stand will have the opportunity to try out live how washing chemicals remain clear and fragrant even after all the relevant chemical cleaning components of a complete car wash have been added. The new ALPHA product series exudes a subtle lavender scent at the stand and the Dr.Stöcker team will be answering many questions on how to make industrial water more usable.
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Future of washing
Also in the Carwash-Piazza, BTG Association Chairman Georg Huber presented facts and figures on the current situation in the carwash industry. He highlighted interesting correlations that show the external factors on which the development of car wash figures really depends.
Lemon Rocks
Sonax presented its new summer product line “Lemon Rocks” fragrance world. Sonax is putting the innovative ceramic sealant “Hypercoat – High Gloss Protection – Evolution” at the center of the carwash program at the Stuttgart trade fair. The technology is based on the pioneering silicon-carbon formula developed by SONAX specifically for use in car washes.
WashTec goes digital
In addition to the sustainability and certification of sustainable WashTec car washes, digitalization is at the top of the list at WashTec. Modern washing technology embedded in a digitalized service and rounded off with digital customer offers, such as the EasyCarWash app, offers more convenience and control over the performance of its car wash for the operator and at the same time lays the foundation for growth in wash figures.
Bike washes
If car washes and service stations are to become the central point of contact for vehicle cleaning of all kinds, CycleWash offers the right solutions for cleaning bicycles. With more than 1 million bike washes now sold worldwide, this sector of the industry continues to grow.
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Robot washing
What began in 2023 as a revolution in the car wash industry with PREEN will continue this year in Stuttgart. The further development of washing robots that wash and dry vehicles without touching them opens up completely new worlds and ways of thinking about car washing. The exhibits look like a window into the future, but are within reach for trade visitors on site.
On the second day of the trade fair, the Carwash Forum will present solutions for sustainable and high-quality car washing and take a look at trends in the industry and technologies for washing chemicals. Finally, there will be a panel discussion with industry representatives on sustainable car washing.
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