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Cultivating culture at a carwash

The stories of those making the biggest impact.

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PC&D Unscripted ep. 70: Splash Car Wash Grows in New York

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PC&D Unscripted ep. 69: Marketing Opportunities with Towels

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Carwash Connection: Graphene coatings

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Carwash Connection: Graphene coatings

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PC&D Unscripted ep. 70: Splash Car Wash Grows in New York

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Wash Talk ep. 118: Hiring, culture and leadership

A leadership expert shares what he has found success in when recruiting, training and communicating with employees.

Wash Talk ep. 117: Conveyor belts

Belt experts discuss what the future of conveyors will look like in carwashing.

Wash Talk ep. 116: Successful expansion

Super Star Car Wash's VP discusses how the brand has successfully grown.

Wash Talk ep. 115: Mint Eco Car Wash expansion plans

An audio airing of PC&D's Unscripted episode 65 featuring the co-founders of Florida-based Mint Eco Car Wash.

Wash Talk ep. 114: Bright lighting insights

An audio reading of an article discussing advancements in carwash lighting technology.

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Wash Talk ep. 119: Big draw vacuums

Insights on the benefits of modern carwash vacuum technology and design.

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Wash Talk ep. 119: Big draw vacuums

Insights on the benefits of modern carwash vacuum technology and design.

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Wash Talk ep. 118: Hiring, culture and leadership

A leadership expert shares what he has found success in when recruiting, training and communicating with employees.

Wash Talk ep. 117: Conveyor belts

Belt experts discuss what the future of conveyors will look like in carwashing.

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Elektrim Motors

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1270 Abbott Dr., Elgin IL 60123

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5981 Tennyson St., Arvada CO 80003

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Air Doors
Bollards
Buildings, Carwash
Canopies
Car Care Building & Construction
Ceiling and Wall Coverings
Doors, Door Openers
LED Lighting
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Shade Canopy
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Wall Ceiling, Plastic
Wall Panels, Fiberglass
Wind Doors

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Control Panels & Systems
Control Systems
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Locks, Security
Money Drawers, Trays
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RFIDs
Safety Controls
Sensors
Surveillance & Security
Turnkey Installation

Conveyor Equipment

Arches
Arches, Curtain
Arches, Drying
Arches, Rinsing
Arches, Washing
Arches, Waxing
Conveyor Chains
Conveyor Control Systems
Conveyor Drums
Conveyor Rollers
Conveyor Sprockets
Conveyor, Friction
Conveyor, Hybrid
Conveyor, Touchless
Conveyors
Conveyors/Tunnels
Mini Tunnel
Polishing Systems
Roller Dollies

Detailing

Absorbents
Air Fresheners, Deodorizers
Buffers
Buffing Pads
Chamois
Chamois Wringers
Clay, Detailing Supplies
Detailing Supplies
Detailing Trailers
Extractors
Headlight Restoration
Lifts
MicroFiber Towels
Mitts
Mobile Washes
Paint Restoration
Polishing Cloths
Reconditioning Compounds
Reconditioning Machines
Sponges
Stain Removal
Steam Cleaning Supplies
Towels
Waterless carwash products
Windshield Care & Supplies

General Carwash Equipment

In-bay Automatic and Self-Serve Equipment

Boom Swivels
Booms
Brushes, Foaming
Fragrance Dispensers
Gun / Wand Holders
In-bay Automatic
In-Bay Automatic, Friction
In-Bay Automatic, Hybrid
In-Bay Automatic, Touchfree
Self-Serve Equipment
Swivel Repair Kits
Timers, Electronic
Timers, Vacuum & Bay
Tokens
Wand Handles & Grips
Wands, Self-Serve

Water, Chemicals and Fluid Handling

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Additional Profit Centers

Bus Washes
Pet Washes
Towel Vending Machines
Truck Washes
Vending Machines
Vending Supplies
Vendor Accessories

Building and Construction

Air Doors
Bollards
Buildings, Carwash
Canopies
Car Care Building & Construction
Ceiling and Wall Coverings
Doors, Door Openers
LED Lighting
Lighting
PVC Doors, Prehung
Shade Canopy
Signs, Display
Signs, Equipment
Tunnel Buildings
Wall Ceiling, Plastic
Wall Panels, Fiberglass
Wind Doors

Business and Industry Resources

Advertising
Advertising, Promotional Items
Associations
Consultants
Direct Mail Companies
Educational Material
Financing
Insurance
Tickets/Coupons
Trade Associations

Computer, Payment and Security Systems

Alarm, Security
Auto Tellers/ ATMs /Auto Cashiers
Cameras, Video Surveillance
Cash Registers
Changers, Bill & Coin
Coin Acceptors
Coin Boxes
Coin Chutes & Meters
Coin Counters
Coin Scales
Coin Sorters
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Computer Systems
Control Panels & Systems
Control Systems
Controller/Monitor Meters
Controllers
Credit Card Processing
Currency Counters
Diagnostic Equipment
Locks, Security
Money Drawers, Trays
Point-Of-Sale Systems
RFIDs
Safety Controls
Sensors
Surveillance & Security
Turnkey Installation

Conveyor Equipment

Arches
Arches, Curtain
Arches, Drying
Arches, Rinsing
Arches, Washing
Arches, Waxing
Conveyor Chains
Conveyor Control Systems
Conveyor Drums
Conveyor Rollers
Conveyor Sprockets
Conveyor, Friction
Conveyor, Hybrid
Conveyor, Touchless
Conveyors
Conveyors/Tunnels
Mini Tunnel
Polishing Systems
Roller Dollies

Detailing

Absorbents
Air Fresheners, Deodorizers
Buffers
Buffing Pads
Chamois
Chamois Wringers
Clay, Detailing Supplies
Detailing Supplies
Detailing Trailers
Extractors
Headlight Restoration
Lifts
MicroFiber Towels
Mitts
Mobile Washes
Paint Restoration
Polishing Cloths
Reconditioning Compounds
Reconditioning Machines
Sponges
Stain Removal
Steam Cleaning Supplies
Towels
Waterless carwash products
Windshield Care & Supplies

General Carwash Equipment

In-bay Automatic and Self-Serve Equipment

Boom Swivels
Booms
Brushes, Foaming
Fragrance Dispensers
Gun / Wand Holders
In-bay Automatic
In-Bay Automatic, Friction
In-Bay Automatic, Hybrid
In-Bay Automatic, Touchfree
Self-Serve Equipment
Swivel Repair Kits
Timers, Electronic
Timers, Vacuum & Bay
Tokens
Wand Handles & Grips
Wands, Self-Serve

Water, Chemicals and Fluid Handling

Elektrim Motors

Contact: Siobhan CogswellPhone: 847-524-1074Phone: 855-463-5358Fax: 847-524-9996

1270 Abbott Dr., Elgin IL 60123

Mark VII

Contact: Kay HeiterPhone: 303-432-4414Fax: 303-430-0139

5981 Tennyson St., Arvada CO 80003

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Wash Talk, Ep. 98: Tracking industry trends

This episode discusses industry trends that have been gathered from the PC&D Top 50 List.

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The 2021 Top 50 List Unveiled

Consolidation and large investors continue to shape and change our annual list.

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Top 50 U.S. Conveyor Chain List

A snapshot of the country’s leading tunnel brands and operators.

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Top 50 conveyor carwashes

Top 50: Tracking industry trends

Expansion continues unabated as the 2021 list of the largest carwash chains shows bullish growth.

Top 50 conveyor carwashes

Top 50: Tracking industry trends

Expansion continues unabated as the 2021 list of the largest carwash chains shows bullish growth.

Wash Talk, Ep. 98: Tracking industry trends

This episode discusses industry trends that have been gathered from the PC&D Top 50 List.

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The 2021 Top 50 List Unveiled

Consolidation and large investors continue to shape and change our annual list.

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