Etowah Valley Equipment Inc.
Etowah, North Carolina
Etowah Valley Equipment Inc. is a family-owned and operated business 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 economic 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.
Fax: (828) 891-3773.
Website: ww.etowahvalleyequipment.com.
Kleen-Rite Corporation
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Kleen-Rite Corp. is a reliable supplier to the car wash industry. Customers enjoy wholesale pricing and a large selection of car wash equipment, parts, pumps, car care products, towels, soaps, and more. High-quality detailing, chemical dispensing, and pressure-washing products are also available.
What’s New/Best Seller • Operator Pro VFD Direct Drive Pump Stands.
Advantages/Features • Kleen-Rite’s Operator Pro Pump Stands are compact pumping units that use less equipment to operate a standard car wash bay. VFDs (variable-frequency drives) allow a single pump to perform low, medium, and high-pressure services for each bay. Replacing traditional contactors, VFDs gradually increase the speed at startup and decrease the speed at shutdown. This reduces electrical consumption and cuts down on the abuse of pumps and equipment. Available in a variety of bay numbers and function configurations.
Price • Available upon request.
Contact • Kleen-Rite Corporation,
257 S 9th Street or
P.O. Box 886,
Columbia, PA 17512.
(717) 684-6721.
Toll free: (800) 233-3873.
Toll free fax: (800) 446-0495.
Website: www.kleen-ritecorp.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 Plus Self-Serve System.
Advantages/Features • With its compact profile and consistent product delivery, the Elite Plus self-serve system saves precious space in an equipment room while completely setting a wash apart from the competition. The Elite Plus’s multi-pressure delivery capabilities produce low-pressure foaming applications with thick, luxurious product that keeps customers coming back. Based on years of real-world experience and feedback from operators and technicians, the Elite Plus is engineered to simplify maintenance and service, with easy access to critical components to keep a wash operational.
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.
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 solutions.
What’s New/Best Seller • Direct Drive (VFD) Systems.
Advantages/Features • CustomKraft’s equipment promotes return customers by quickly delivering products out to bays 400 percent faster. Owner satisfaction is raised with a simple design that is easy to operate and maintain, using one delivery hose per boom with no in-bay check valves. CustomKraft’s stacked Direct Drive (VFD) systems are easy to maintain and operate with a small footprint to fit any car wash. For increased revenue, CustomKraft has proven innovations, including numerous bay selections to best match each location. Clear and simple equipment is ETL and CETL listed.
Customer/Operator Support • 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.
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 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 chemical delivery control. 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 provided 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.
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. Its products enable wash operators to differentiate, 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.
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 and 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.
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 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.
Touch4Wash
Normal, Illinois
More than an app, it’s a tool to help grow your business.
What’s New/Best Seller • T4WIM100 Interface Module.
Advantages/Features • Touch4Wash offers mobile payment and activation options for the self-serve bay. The system is configurable for count-down or count-up operations. Touch4Wash is also equipped with the ability to include self-serve bays in loyalty and membership programs. Touch4Wash built-in remote activation reduces the hassle of customer service. Simply activate the equipment from wherever you are to ensure the best experience for your customer. The system is simple to install and works with your current meter box; no need to upgrade your equipment. Hardware costs $500 per interface module. Each module can operate four self-serve bays.
Contact • Touch4Wash,
(612) 787-7278.
Website: www.touch4wash.com.
Osborne Coinage
Cincinnati, Ohio
Osborne Coinage is the oldest private mint in America. It combines old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to make custom coins, medallions, key tags, and tokens.
What’s News/Best Seller • Custom Self-Serve Tokens.
Advantages/Features • Custom coin-op, no cash value tokens range from 0.65” to 1.25” in diameter. Car wash operators can create custom tokens in quantities of more than 5,000 pieces or take advantage of any available stock dies without a set-up charge. For quantities starting at 1,000, the company has stock tokens ready to ship in one business day.
Contact • Osborne Coinage,
2851 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cincinnati, OH 45225.
Toll free: (877) 480-0456.
Website: www. osbornecoin.com.
Extrutech Plastics Inc.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Extrutech Plastics is an ISO9001QMS certified, USA manufacturer, with 31 years of experience 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 the 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.
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 wand’s tip, 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.
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 special formulation 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.
Industrial Vacuum Systems
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Industrial Vacuum Systems is a self-service car wash industry leader, manufacturing quality, reliable, high-performance vacuum cleaners with a complete line of free-use and coin-operated vacuums. Products include vacuum arches, fragrance and shampoo vacuums, air and vending machines, vacuum islands, and canopies.
What’s New/Best Seller • Turbo Vacuum Combo.
Advantages/Features • These combination vacuums provide amazing versatility at an affordable price point. The IVS line of Power Vac Combos features a simplified, owner-friendly design and offers premium features like shampoo, fragrance, and Turbo Vac power.
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.