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Solutions for improving power factor

A new guide to power factor and harmonics is now available from Staco Energy Products. The full-color 42-page catalog serves as a primer for understanding the causes of poor power

Power quality solutions

A new full-color brochure from Staco Energy Products highlights their tailored power quality solutions which include power factor correction and harmonic filtering, single-phase and three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), voltage

The Top 50 List

Once again, family owned and operated carwash chains dominate the Top 50 list. Holding out as one of the few remaining consolidation companies, Wash Depot keeps the number one

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Maintaining exterior trim

Thirty years ago, the trim on most cars was chrome. It was shiny and strong. It added flair and color to the old classic.

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Soap solutions: How to increase employee productivity

How can a carwash operator increase employee productivity at a full-service carwash? Harvey Miller: Three sure-fire ways to increase employee productivity at a full service operation are: Don’t have

Are You in Control?

The Factors You Need to Control

Employee Orientation

Recently, my tips have addressed the interview process.

Brand Matters

Why Knowing and Living Your Brand Matters

Keep It Clean

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…

The Interview Process – Part 2

Last month we covered interview preparation, provided sample reference questions, identified physical areas for conducting an interview and we established an interview agenda.

Is triple foam right for your wash?

If a wash owner expects customers to pay $8-$10 for a carwash, the site should offer clients something special.

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Mister Car Wash raises nearly $50k for animals

TUCSON, AZ —The inaugural Paws-a-thon fundraising campaign sought donations for local Humane Societies and Rescue League organizations.