Door stop
Tolco Corporation’s Super Door Stop uses a patented design that allows doors to be held open without a user having to bend over.
Owner adding solar technology to three washes
TILTON, IL — The solar voltaic systems will collect solar energy and feed it into the Ameren Illinois network.
Increasing water costs hurt carwash, Laundromat
NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The city is improving its infrastructure.
Wife runs auto shop offshoot carwash
TUMWATER, WA — The wash is a green business and a member of the Puget Sound Car Wash Association.
Update: Zep and Ecolab consolidation completed
ATLANTA — Zep Inc.’s purchase of Ecolab’s Vehicle Care division was finalized on Dec. 1.
Lobby pan
The Tolco Corporation added a new Wet’n Dry Lobby Pan that has a patented design.
Wash offering holiday gift certificates to customers
NASHVILLE, TN — One carwash is selling $50 gift certificates for $35 from now until Christmas.
Entrepreneur adds pet wash to self-serve location
CORALVILLE, IA — The service includes heated water, two soap options and two conditioners.
Update: Wash next to nature preserve now recycling
ILKLEY, ENGLAND — A sealed-in drainage and water recycling system was required by the city council.
Wash owner installed water tank during drought
DECATUR, IL — A multi-profit business had to haul in water so it could continue carwash operations.
Thief steals entire vending machine
COTTONWOOD, AZ — The operator told police he had collected the money from the machine the day before.
Company’s matte finish requires special attention
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — The dull-finish paints could be mistaken for a high-end, aftermarket repaint or a vinyl car wrap.
