Month: April 2014

The number of vehicle check-up events held during National Car Care Month in April doubled in 2014, according to the Car Care Council. The council attributes the overall increase in…

San Antonio, TX-based Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI) has announced it is launching the Advanced Engine Fluids (AEF) consortium to better understand fuel and lubricant chemistry and its effects on engine…

Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI), provider of cleaning and protection products for the vehicle industry, has announced the winner of its Backroom Makeover giveaway. CSI’s Lustra and SAS divisions paired up…

MacNeil Wash Systems has announced the launch of its new 2014 product catalog, featuring car wash systems, equipment, and parts, doubling its size from the 2012 parts-only version. Featuring more…

Quality Car Wash broke ground on a new location at the northeast corner of Chicago Drive and Waverly Avenue in Holland, MI on April 3. The project is slated for…

Ira Feinberg, car wash owner/operator, author, and equipment supplier to the industry passed away on Monday, April 21 following a long battle with cancer. In addition to authoring the book…

MacNeil Wash Systems, a Ryko Solutions company, has announced the assignment of U.S. Patent No. 8,621,707 for its new PowerLock, a lightweight energy-saving air valve that allows dryers to operate…

Unitec has announced the appointment of Tom Furey to its leadership team as vice president of operations. Furey will be responsible for manufacturing, engineering, and customer service activities. Prior to…

Chuck Hodapp from Princeton, IL was the winner ofthe Polaris Ace ATV given away by Washworld at the recent Car Wash Show in Chicago. Hodapp’s name was drawn Wednesday, April…

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has been a pioneer provider of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Section 609 service technician refrigerant recovery and recycling education program. MACS…