Simoniz USA Inc.
Bolton, Connecticut
Simoniz USA’s diverse product line covers a broad spectrum of markets including commercial vehicle washing, professional detailing, retail vehicle appearance, and products for the home pressure washer “do-it-yourself” customer.
What’s New/Best Seller • Simoniz Self-Serve Tire Shine.
Advantages/Features • The Simoniz Tire Shine with airbrushing effect features a durable and easy-to-use wand applicator. The system combines fluid and air at the tip of the wand, applying chemical efficiently with atomizing mist. The direct application delivers shiny tires without the vac island mess, while the unique bristle design spreads chemical evenly. Bristles adapt to all tires and hold a precise level of chemical — no freebies.
Contact • Simoniz USA Inc.,
201 Boston Turnpike,
Bolton, CT 06043.
Toll free: (800) 227-5536.
Fax: (860) 645-6070.
Website: www.simoniz.com.
Kleen-Rite Corp.
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Kleen-Rite Corp. is a supplier for the car wash industry. Customers enjoy wholesale pricing and a great selection of car wash equipment, parts, pumps, car care products, towels, soaps, and more. High-quality detailing and pressure washing products are also available.
What’s New/Best Seller • Hog Daddy Premium Hog Hair Foam Brushes.
Advantages/Features • Hog Daddy brushes boast a rugged aluminum head with premium hog’s hair bristles and a protective rubber bumper gasket. The affordable brushes offer superior durability, foaming capability, and a soft feel. They are available in black, blue, and red color options with color-matching rubber bumpers.
Price • $49.99.
Contact • Kleen-Rite Corp.,
P.O., Box 886,
Columbia, PA 17512.
Toll free: (800) 233-3873.
Fax: (717) 684-7798.
E-mail: sales@kleenrite.com.
Website: www.kleenrite.com.
Sonny’s The CarWash Factory
Tamarac, Florida
Sonny’s offers a complete suite of car wash business solutions. It’s everything you need to succeed, all from one partner.
What’s New/ Best Seller • The Bi-Level Fountain Prep Brush, Complete Spray Gun, and the WAE Series Wall Boom.
Advantages/ Features • The Bi-Level Fountain Prep Brush features densely filled flagged-tip bristles staple-set in a bi-level foam block; 10” width, 2.5” bristle, green polystyrene; and accepts a 15/16” diameter handle. The Complete Spray Gun Assembly includes gun, wand, and nozzle protector. Features include no weep, 8 GPM, 4000 PSI, maximum temperature 300°F, inlet ports 3/8” FPT, and outlet ports 1/4” FPT. The WAE Series Wall Boom features a high pressure wand/ceiling boom with 360-degree continuous movement, foam brush/wall boom with a 180-degree rotation, and a variable self-park feature.
Contact • Sonny’s The CarWash Factory,
5605 Hiatus Road,
Tamarac, FL 33321.
Toll free: (800) 327-8723.
Website: www.SonnysDirect.com.
D&S Car Wash Systems
High Ridge, Missouri
The D&S line of self-service car wash equipment includes the new IQ Self-Wash and Space Saver Series, Stack and Mini-Stack; modular car wash systems; spot-free rinse systems; wall-mount low-pressure pumping systems; and stainless steel bay components such as booms, wand holders, meters, and safes.
What’s New/Best Seller • IQ Self-Wash.
Advantages/Features • D&S has introduced a smarter solution for self-service car wash owners: the IQ Self-Wash. The new system is a compact self-service pumping system that is simple to install and operate. The IQ Self-Wash is extremely versatile and features direct injection of chemicals into the system eliminating the need for storage and mixing tanks. VFDs and direct drive pumps control the wash pressure for each function for optimum control of chemical delivery. Operating pressures are adjustable and all units are pre-plumbed and pre-wired for fast, efficient installation and maintenance.
Delivery/Installation • Simple installation, diagrams, and complete instructions in operation manuals.
Operator/Customer Support • Nationwide network of distributors and a toll-free customer assistance hotline.
Price • Available upon request.
Contact • D&S Carwash Systems,
4200 Brandi Lane,
High Ridge, MO 63049.
Toll free: (800) 844-3442.
Fax: (636) 677-4105.
E-mail: sales@dscarwash.com.
Website: www.dscarwash.com.
Stone Soap Company Inc.
Sylvan Lake, Michigan
Stone Soap Company is one of America’s oldest and most trusted manufacturers of car wash detergents and waxes. Since 1932, its goal has been to provide the highest quality, most innovative products in the professional vehicle washing industry.
What’s New/Best Seller • Cherry Foam Brush.
Advantages/Features • Cherry Foam Brush is a concentrated, high sudsing shampoo designed for self-serve washes. A specialformulation of the pink, cherry scented shampoo allows foam brushes to slide across vehicle surfaces, providing quick cleaning for customers and increased profits for owners. The product is available in 5-, 15-, 30- and 55- gallon containers.
Contact • Stone Soap Company Inc.,
2000 Pontiac Drive,
Sylvan Lake, MI 48320.
(248) 706-1000.
Toll free: (800) 952-SOAP.
Fax: (248) 706-1001.
E-mail: sales@stonesoap.com.
Website: www.stonesoap.com.
Hydro-Spray
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
For more than 30 years, Hydro-Spray has been a leader in the self-serve car wash industry. Hydro-Spray integrates innovative technology into dependable, flexible car wash equipment that adds value and enhances the self-serve car wash bay.
What’s New/Best Seller • Elite Pro Self-Serve System.
Advantages/Features • The Elite Pro was designed with an emphasis on the consumer experience in the self-serve wash bay. With advanced control over delivery pressure, higher pressures can be achieved across all functions in the bay. Integrated chemical solution tanks promote consistent cleaning results. The Elite Pro comes pre-tested, pre-plumbed, and pre-wired with fewer system components making it easier to use and install with reduced maintenance. Standard features include: one bay, one pump design; up to six bays per system; flexible multi-pressure delivery; 5-hp three phase motor; stainless steel frame; nine individual solution tanks; gravity feed to pump; and pre-plumbed supply connection.
Contact • Hydro-Spray,
2928 Washington Avenue,
Clearfield, PA 16830.
Toll free: (800) 528-5733.
Fax: (888) 223-4835.
E-mail: info@hydrospray.com.
Website: www.hydrospray.com.
Innovative Control Systems
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Innovative Control Systems (ICS) is a provider of technology solutions for the car wash industry. The company’s mission is to leverage its experience, position as a market leader, and ability to incorporate advanced technology into visionary products, to enable its customers to differentiate their operations, achieve a distinct competitive advantage, and maximize earnings.
What’s New/Best Seller • Auto Sentry CPT.
Advantages/Features • The Auto Sentry CPT (Central Payment Terminal) makes a self-service system PCI compliant with the latest technology in EMV credit card processing. Operators can accept mobile payments like Apple Pay and new tap and pay credit cards for secure transactions, as well as cash and coin. Activate any self-service car wash bay or vacuum directly from the terminal. Generate a code to activate any car wash self-service bay or vacuum for a preset amount of time.
Contact • Innovative Control Systems,
81 Highland Avenue, Suite 300,
Bethlehem, PA 18017.
(800) 642-9396.
E-mail: sales@icscarwashsystems.com.
Website: www.icscarwashsystems.com.
CustomKraft Industries Inc.
North Little Rock, Arkansas
CustomKraft has more than 40 years of experience manufacturing self-service car wash equipment. CustomKraft’s patented MultiPressure System, single pump design is offered in direct-drive or belt-driven VFD (variable frequency drive) models. CustomKraft produces complete self-service systems including bay meters with custom graphics, stainless steel booms, and water treatment.
What’s New/Best Seller • Direct Drive (VFD).
Advantages/Features • CustomKraft’s straightforward design makes systems easy to maintain and operate. The Direct Drive (VFD) has a simple design that delivers products to the customer 400 percent faster for higher customer satisfaction. The stacked system has a small footprint, is quiet and uses a single delivery line per boom with no in-bay check valves. For increased revenue, CustomKraft has proven innovations with many selections to best complement each car wash location; equipment is ETL and CETL listed.
Customer/Operator Support • Nationwide and global distribution network is available. CustomKraft provides a two-year limited warranty, a technical support line, hands-on-training, and extensive illustrated digital information.
Contact • CustomKraft Industries Inc.,
4611 West Bethany Rd.,
North Little Rock, AR 72117.
(501) 955-5959.
Toll free: (800) 869-1448.
E-mail: info@customkraft.com.
Website: www.customkraft.com.
Etowah Valley Equipment Inc.
Etowah, North Carolina
Eowah Valley Equipment Inc. is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 1985 as a small self-serve car wash. The company has since evolved to provide solutions to the industry. Etowah Valley Equipment offers a wide range of services including high pressure systems, low pressure systems, credit card systems, triple foam systems, in bay bill acceptors, and much more.
What’s New/Best Seller • Custom Meter Boxes.
Advantages/Features • Etowah Valley has made it easy for operators to build and order meters. Operators select the options and features that matter to their self-serve business and Etowah builds a meter box to fit their needs. The economical custom meter boxes are available as new builds or retrofits and can be designed to update and replace existing meter boxes with tailored features.
Contact • Etowah Valley Equipment Inc.,
47 Etowah Center Drive,
P.O. Box 1265,
Etowah, NC 28729.
(828) 891-7768.
Toll free: (888) 920-2646.
Toll free: (828) 891-3773.
Website: www.etowahvalleyequipment.com
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems
Houston, Texas
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems has been in the car wash business for more than 60 years providing expert knowledge in manufacturing quality equipment as well as creating innovative products that enhance the car wash experience.
What’s New/Best Seller • Power Pack Self Serve Pumping Equipment.
Advantages/Features • Power Pack equipment is specifically designed to meet the needs of self-service car wash operators with durability and reliability. Standard features include tire and engine cleaner, presoak, soap foam brush, rinse, foaming conditioner, clear coat, and wax.
Contact • Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems,
5842 W. 34th Street,
Houston, TX 77092.
(713) 683-9878.
Toll free: (800) 999-9878.
Website: www.colemanhanna.com.
Extrutech Plastics Inc.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Extrutech Plastics is an ISO9001QMS certified, USA manufacturer, with 30 years of providing bright white, easy-to-clean, wall and ceiling panels to the car wash industry.
What’s News/Best Seller • Wall Liner Panels.
Advantages/Features • The Wall Liner Panels are ideal for high moisture areas, as the smooth bright white surface quickly sheds water. Panels are made with 100 percent virgin exterior grade PVC. The panels have a tongue and groove design with a nailing fin along one side that makes installation quick and easy, with no exposed fasteners. All panels are cut to the inch of requested length up to 20 feet. They are easy to clean, durable, never need paint, and will not rot or rust.
Contact • Extrutech Plastics Inc.,
5902 West Custer Street,
Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Toll free: (888) 818-0118.
Fax: (920) 684-4344.
E-mail: info@epiplastics.com.
Website: www.epiplastics.com.
Industrial Vacuum Systems
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Industrial Vacuum Systems (IVS) is a leading manufacturer of quality, reliable, high performance vacuum cleaners with a full line of coin-operated, free-use and vacuum arches. IVS manufactures fragrance and shampoo vacuums, air and vending machines, vacuum islands, and canopies.
What’s New • Turbo Vacuum Combo.
Advantages/Features • Featuring shampoo, fragrance, and turbo options, the new Power Vac Combos from IVS feature a simplified design created from the ground up to be profitable and wash owner friendly. These new combination vacuums provide versatility at an affordable price point.
Contact • Industrial Vacuum Systems,
3611 3 Mile Rd NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49534.
Toll free: (800) 968-8227.
E-mail: ppearson@ginsan.com.
Website: www.ivs-vacuum.com.
Diskin Systems Inc.
Algonquin, Illinois
For more than 15 years Diskin Systems Inc. has developed the concept of self-service in-bay drying. These dryers are put inside of a self-service bay and wired to the selector switch to make drying easy for the customer.
What’s New/Best Seller • Wall & Attic Super Shammee.
Advantages/Features • The hand-held drying units mount inside the self-serve bay or in the attic. The Ashwall mounts inside the bay and includes a colored dome. Ashattic mounts inside the attic with no dome included. Units feature a 3-hp motor, 14-gauge polished stainless nozzle holder, a 12” x 18” in-bay instruction sign, and selector switch decals.
Contact • Diskin Systems Inc.,
9550 South IL Rte. 31,
Algonquin, IL 60102.
(815) 276-7288.
Fax: (224) 678-7364.
Website: www.diskinsystems.com.