Upset owner confronts would-be burglar
LOCKPORT, NY — The suspect tried to access the control panel and caused $4,000 in damage.
A fifth NY carwash votes to unionize
NEW YORK — Employees voted 14-6 to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.
Carwashers on motorcycles land Hyundai account
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The mobile washers use portable technology and equipment that can be carried on a motorcycle.
Wash employee’s family awarded $5.7 million
CORAL GABLES, FL — Employee Trinard Snell was shot and killed at a carwash here three years ago.
Full-service wash opens complementary express
PURCELLVILLE, VA — The exterior express location is an extension of the full-service Station Auto Wash.
Carwash adds taps to fill beer growlers
BEND, OR — Bars, restaurants and c-stores have all started filling growlers or plan to in the near future.
Tank rolls onto wash location for toy drive
YAKIMA, WA — At last year’s benefit, The Splash Express Car Wash collected more than 300 toys for local children.
Carwashing Santa swiped from property
KILWINNING, SCOTLAND — When the staff went to lock up, they realized the giant Santa was missing.
Ex-employee shows up drunk, asks for job back
TREVOSE, PA — After registering a .39 on a breath test, police took the ex-employee into custody.
Warsaw Chemical hires new regional sales manager
WARSAW, IN — The chemical company recently announced Scott Oster as Southeast regional sales manager.
Update: Zep and Ecolab consolidation completed
ATLANTA — Zep Inc.’s purchase of Ecolab’s Vehicle Care division was finalized on Dec. 1.
Mister moves past 100, acquires four washes
TUCSON, AZ ― The carwash chain now has 103 locations thanks to the acquisition of a wash and lube chain.
