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Contact: Brent McCurdy
Phone: (800) 446-2091
Fax: (215) 781-3601
Email: blendco@blendco.com
Website: http://www.blendco.com
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Blendco Systems
One Pearl Buck Court
Bristol PA 19007
United States
Blendco Systems manufactures and supplies a full line of vehicle cleaning products, including carwash detergents, SuperSat Custom Detergent Systems and Red Rhino polishes and protectants. Our patented SuperSat system provides automatic on-site mixing of a full range of carwash detergents, offering outstanding cleaning performance and ease to the carwash operator. Blendco has been providing innovative detergent solutions for more than 40 years.
Articles
The Conveyor - the Heart of Every Tunnel
December 7, 2012
As tunnel operators know, when it's time to wash, we get limited days to do so. Read More
Protectant
November 30, 2012
Blendco Systems introduced Durashield Plus, a total car protectant designed to bond with a vehicle's surface. Read More
Tips for Success
October 5, 2012
Take a minute or two and think about unfinished projects that can be found around your house. Read More
Pet wash products
September 28, 2012
Blendco Systems made some additions to its pet wash product line. Read More
Surfactants
August 27, 2012
Blendco Systems' new line of Direct Inject Surfactants includes: Presoak D.I., Tire and Wheel D.I., Bay Wash D.I. and Foam Lube D.I. Read More
Battling dirty bays
August 22, 2012
One way to discourage repeat business is to ignore site maintenance and cleaning. No-scrub cleaning chemicals can help strike back against grimy, dingy carwash walls. Read More
Shopping Around
August 3, 2012
Some carwash operators mistakenly share this same assumption when it comes to chemicals and equipment... Read More
Tire shine
August 1, 2012
Blendco Systems introduced Tunnel Vision SB2 Tire Gloss, a new, thinner solvent-based tire shine and protectant. Read More
Wall cleaner
August 1, 2012
Blendco's new Wall Brite formula is an acid blend designed to clean glazed ceramic tile, painted... Read More
Presoaks
July 2, 2012
Blendco announced Rockin' Rhino, a line of high-dye presoaks and boosts. Read More
Window cleaning process
July 2, 2012
Window Vision, an addition to Blendco's Tunnel Vision® line, is a complete window cleaning process. Read More
News from the Industry
June 5, 2012
The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey's (CWONJ) 14th Annual Carwash Tour made stops at four different carwashes in Pennsylvania. Read More
Should I Add a Pet Wash to My Site?
May 31, 2012
Are you looking to do something different at your carwash? Read More
How to Get the Driest Car Ever Part 2
April 30, 2012
We previously discussed tips on how to get the driest car ever. Read More
News from the Industry
March 1, 2012
People • A new sales manager has joined the Blendco team. A press release said that Bruce Anderson will now serve as the tunnel sales manager of the Midwest Read More
How to Get the Driest Car Ever
February 2, 2012
How do you get the driest car ever? Do you use more chemical? Change chemical? Read More
New sales manager joins Blendco team
January 24, 2012
BRISTOL, PA — A new sales manager has joined the Blendco team, according to a press release. The Jan. 23 press release said that Bruce Anderson will now serve Read More
Blendco Systems Announces New Sales Manager
January 24, 2012
For immediate release Bristol, Pennsylvania—Blendco is pleased to introduce a new sales manager, Bruce Anderson. Bruce has joined the team of Tunnel Sales managers as the Midwest representative. His Read More
Perception is Reality
December 8, 2011
I recently visited several express washes and noticed there was a consistent message from some great operator. Read More
Wheel protectant
December 1, 2011
Rhino Guard Wheel Protectant uses Blendco's Body Armor® additive to bond to wheels and prevent brake dust buildup. Rhino Guard forms a clear protective coating on painted and metal wheels Read More
Little Things Add Up: Three Ways to Save Money
October 6, 2011
With so much focus being put on conservation and our economy these days, things such as reusing and recycling water, energy efficient equipment and eco-friendly chemicals are becoming prevalent topics in today's car wash industry. Read More
Blend center
August 9, 2011
The SuperBlend Center uses a patent-pending design to make any size detergent or protectant with the push of a button. This new system allows distributors and operators to make detergents Read More
Pursuing the perfect wheel
August 9, 2011
Heated chemicals and better brushes can boost wheel cleaning power. Read More
PRESOAK: Your wash's FIRST and LAST Impression
August 4, 2011
In these tough economic times, money is tight, and car wash owners are, understandably, looking for every way to save money. Read More
News from the Industry
July 1, 2011
People • Blendco Systems, has announced the appointment of Steve Arnovick as its new national sales manager and Wes Osborne as its new Rocky Mountain regional sales manager. Arnovick Read More
Whipping wheels into shape
July 1, 2011
How carwash chemistry is being used to create successful chemical wheel cleaners. Read More
Secrets of Success Part III
June 2, 2011
In previous editions of the Tip of the Month, you have had a chance to review the first twelve Secrets of Success from Jeffrey Gitomer's The Little Red Book of Selling. Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Attending Tradeshows
April 8, 2011
With Car Care World Expo coming up in less than a month, I pose the following question: How do you attend a tradeshow? Read More
News from the Industry
April 4, 2011
People • Blendco Systems, a manufacturer and supplier of a full line of formulated detergents, polishes and protectants for the car care industry, has added two new sales managers Read More
Comprehending carwash chemistry
April 4, 2011
We’re letting you in on what’s hot and how to upsell protectants, soaps and waxes. Read More
Presoak blend
March 8, 2011
Rhino Brite and Rhino Brite XF from Blendco are two new products to use in two-step processes in automatic and full-serve carwashes. Rhino Brite is an acid presoak blend containing Read More
Welcome to McCarwash, may I take your order?
March 8, 2011
Applying operational strategies from the fast food industry can improve sales at your carwash. Read More
News from the Industry
March 8, 2011
People • Barry Meguiar, host of Car Crazy TV and the man behind Meguiar’s detailing products, was admitted to the ICU in mid-August and listed in serious condition, later Read More
Secrets of Success Part II
February 7, 2011
In the last edition of the Tip of the Month, I reviewed the first six Secrets of Success from Jeffrey Gitomer's The Little Red Book of Selling. Read More
Secrets of Success
November 5, 2010
Everyone strives to be a success, but few know how to reach their best potential. Read More
Green chemical program
October 11, 2010
Blendco is pleased to announce a marketing/promotional program for operators to distinguish their washes as “Cleaner and Greener”™ certified locations. This new program reflects stewardship towards the environment that goes Read More
A clean drive for success
October 11, 2010
As far as names go, Boomerang Carwash couldn’t have picked a better, more fitting comparison. No matter how many times this brand is tossed out, it always returns — Read More
See it now, see it later
October 11, 2010
When self-service carwashing was in its infancy, some industry pioneers believed the single best invention in the field was the foam brush. Today, a foam brush is commonplace and Read More
Chemical systems that clean up
October 11, 2010
Most operators spend a significant amount of time prior to purchasing an in-bay automatic asking for feedback about different units. They talk to manufacturers, distributors, and fellow operators and Read More
From tunnel to bay
October 11, 2010
Future trends for the self-serve carwash are born in the tunnel — what you need to know. Read More
News from the Industry
October 11, 2010
People • Anthony Antonis has been named the new vice president of sales for the central region of the U.S. at MacNeil Wash Systems. Antonis will be responsible for the Read More
Fixing chemistry mistakes
October 11, 2010
Tips for keeping your self-serve bays at their best. Read More
News from the Industry
October 11, 2010
Blendco merges with DuBois Chemicals Blendco Systems, LLC, manufacturer of a full line of formulated detergents, polishes and protectants for the carwash industry, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Read More
Blending companies
October 11, 2010
The co-owner of Blendco talks to PC&D about the company’s recent merger with DuBois Chemicals. Read More
News from the industry
October 11, 2010
ICA creates new task force The Board of Directors of the International Carwash Association has created a Car Wash Market Assessment Task Force. The Task Force is charged with accomplishing Read More
What's In Your Wash
October 11, 2010
Business: Johnny’s Car Wash Type: Two in-bay automatics and three self-serve bays Owner(s): Nancy Luciani Nealon and Christopher Luciani Location: Scranton, PA Year opened: January 2007 Equipment/chemicals: IBAs: Oasis Read More
News from the Industry
October 11, 2010
People John D. Marshall is the new vice president of marketing for MacNeil Wash Systems Limited, a manufacturer of conveyor carwash equipment. Marshall has an extensive background in all aspects Read More
Ground Breaking
October 11, 2010
Oxford, MA Greenhouse Car Wash, the brainchild of Mark Marzeotti, is washing cars and recycling water now that cars are coming through the tunnel. The facility uses biodegradable soaps and Read More
News from the industry
October 11, 2010
People The International Carwash Association doled out its annual awards at Car Care World Expo 2009, held April 1-4 in Las Vegas. Winners included: • Dr. Joseph Enning of Mister Read More
News from the industry
October 11, 2010
People William R. (Bill) Rasmussen, founder and president of NuStar, Inc., has passed away. Rasmussen started NuStar in the early 1960s as a carwash distributor/manufacturer of in-bay automatic carwash Read More
Seeing green
October 11, 2010
Expert advice for incorporating green messages into your carwash’s signage and marketing. Read More
News from the industry
October 11, 2010
People Innovative Control Systems (ICS), a manufacturer of control systems, software and unattended POS devices for carwashes, has created two new positions to lead the deployment of ICS products and Read More
Keep It Clean
September 2, 2010
When I arrive at my car wash any time, day or night, I think of the words an operator shared with me at the Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas years ago... Read More
How Do You Evaluate Your Wash?
August 6, 2010
Do you know that every supplier of chemicals should and can provide a written evaluation report that tells you what your chemical usage, costs, strengths and cost percentages are for your wash? Read More
Detergents Get Thin This Summer!
June 4, 2010
It's late spring and soon we will be scorched by the summer heat. Read More
Touch Free Cleaning Trifecta
May 6, 2010
There are many opinions out there regarding the best way to produce the cleanest car with a touch free automatic. Read More
The Autobiography of the Hydrominder
April 1, 2010
Hi! I'm your Hydrominder. Do you remember me? Read More
Is .89 cents standing between you and chemical consistency?
November 23, 2009
Blendco Systems has the fortunate opportunity to view equipment rooms of car washes Nationally across North America and all around the world. Read More
5 Tips for Turning Customers into Fans
September 17, 2009
As a carwash operator, one of the primary goals for your business is always to build up your car counts. Read More
Making the Connection
May 26, 2009
There is a lot of talk these days about "enhancing the total customer experience". Read More
Time for a Spring Tune-up
April 10, 2009
Spring is a great time to clean out and spruce up all kinds of things: your closet, your car, your house ... and probably your carwash. Read More
Salt Still Eats Cars
February 18, 2009
It used to be that you could look around any parking lot and find at least one real "rust bucket" of a car - a victim of dirt, salt and years of neglect. Read More
Count Up the Reasons Why
December 15, 2008
A great thing about the carwash business is the quest to find that perfect mix of location, equipment, services, and marketing that will maximize sales, build customer loyalty, and deliver profits to the operator who 'gets it right'. Read More
Virtual Friends
September 30, 2008
Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae. AIG. Lehman Brothers. Suddenly, names that should symbolize the financial strength of American capitalism have become a burden on it. Read More
Feelin' Green
July 15, 2008
During a recent hotel stay, I noticed many of the environmental initiatives in place that are becoming commonplace in the US hotel industry. Read More
Feel Their Pain
June 5, 2008
Here's a little news flash for you... gas prices have been going up. Read More
How Easy Can You Get?
May 2, 2008
We all know that the shift from quarters to credit card and bill acceptors quietly revolutionized the self serve business. Read More
When Thinking Small Pays Off Big
April 1, 2008
Small business owners have to think small to profit large. Read More
Everyone Complains About the Weather... Now Someone is Doing Something About It
February 25, 2008
In this business, it's natural to find yourself praying to the weather gods to smile on your carwash. Read More
Guaranteed Complaints
January 22, 2008
Great carwash operators are always raising the bar on themselves. Read More
End of the Year Tune-Up
December 26, 2007
Before you tear off that last page in your 2007 calendar, here are 4 key business areas to take stock of. Read More
Not Your Father's ICA
November 26, 2007
No doubt you noticed about a year ago that the International Carwash Association started putting out weekly video newsletters under the name "INSIGHT", replacing those dry email newsletters of old. Read More
Bolt-Ons for Your Business
October 21, 2007
As a carwash owner, one of your ongoing quests is to find new ways to make money on your site. Read More
Soap Thoughts for Your In-Bay Automatic
September 19, 2007
When it comes to in-bay automatics, the right detergent settings to use are largely determined by whether you use friction or touchless equipment. Read More
Cleaning Cars Consistently
August 21, 2007
One big but simple reason that McDonald's achieved world dominance in hamburgers is consistency. Read More
The Laws of Customer Attraction
July 16, 2007
You no doubt employ many savvy techniques to attract and keep your customers coming back to your carwash. Read More
To Protect and Repel?
June 18, 2007
A fact of life in the carwash business is the need for security. Read More
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Give Back
May 14, 2007
We're back to watching the numbers move up at the gas pumps - and they seem to move on a daily basis. Read More
5 Tips on Turning Customers into Fans
April 18, 2007
We know of a busy express exterior wash that isn't satisfied to simply put out clean cars. Read More
You Can't Afford Not to Go!
March 9, 2007
We all know that 2006 was a tough year in our industry. Read More
What is the Signage at Your Wash Saying?
February 12, 2007
When you consider the marketing budget for your carwash, make sure that a substantial portion is directed at marketing the wash... at the carwash site itself. Read More
