Advanced Car Wash Systems, Partners with PDQ Manufacturing As Equipment Distributor for Tennessee
De Pere, WI (January 9, 2012) - PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of in-bay automatic vehicle wash systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Advanced Car Wash Systems as a new distributor serving the Tennessee market. Advanced is expanding into the Tennessee market after over 25 years of successfully providing car wash sales and service in the Georgia and Alabama markets. Advanced Systems and PDQ Manufacturing are very excited about their new partnership. Headquartered in Marietta, GA, Advanced Car Wash Systems will distribute and service PDQ's full line of vehicle-wash systems and peripheral equipment, including the LaserWash^®, Tandem^® RiteTouch in-bay automatic wash systems, MaxAir^™ drying systems and Access^® payment terminals, throughout Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. More...

DETAIL PLUS Introduces New Product
DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems in Portland, Oregon introduces: the MINI DETAILER, a product which offers a fast and convenient way to perform an Express Wax or Express Tire Shine for Express Detail Services. This portable cart contains two 5-gallon stainless steel chemical tanks with a Spray Gun Wax Applicator and Dress Plus Tire Shine Applicator. All you need to do is fill the tanks with chemical and connect an airline to the control manifold on the cart, adjust the pressure and that is it.

DETAIL PLUS manufacturers a complete line of professional auto detailing equipment systems as well as providing chemicals, supplies, accessory equipment and training for all aspects of the auto detailing business.

RYKO Manufacturing Changes Name
Signaling a directional shift towards strengthening its position as the total industry solutions provider building more profitability for car wash owners and operators, Ryko Manufacturing in Grimes, IA announced today that it has both changed its name to Ryko Solutions, Inc. and launched a new brand identity program, including a new website at www.ryko.com.

"When you start with superior equipment, add a national network of highly trained service technicians, blend in environmentally safe, cost-effective chemicals and a marketing support structure that helps customers drive greater profitability, you have all the fundamental ingredients in place that a car wash owner is looking for," commented Steven L'Heureux, Chief Executive Officer of Ryko Solutions. "Clearly Ryko has become a turnkey solutions company and a valued business partner to our customers so our new name more appropriately captures the essence of our business."

Ryko Solutions, Inc. is the largest provider of managed car wash systems in North America, offering an integrated, end-to-end clean vehicle solution consisting of equipment, chemicals, a national technical services organization and consumer marketing programs. The company's primary focus is creating maximum profitability in car wash operations for gas/convenience stores, private investors, land developers and auto dealers. Headquartered in Grimes, Iowa, the company has been in operation since 1973 and employs over 360 people throughout North America.

CARWASHTV.COM Launches Road Trip Series
CarwashTV.com, the industry video magazine officially launched its road trip documentary series that follows host Kyle Doyle and 3 car wash owners as they drive in a 30' RV from St. Louis to Las Vegas for Car Care World Expo 2011. The mainpurpose of the series is to see what can be learned from non-car wash businesses. "This was our most ambitious project yet and I think the series will help car wash operators find ideas and inspiration", said producer Kyle Doyle.

The series follows the four participants as they spend time with the owners of a brewery, a BBQ joint, a high-end salon, a 3,000 acre farm and a cupcake truck. "Sometimes we feel like the challenges that face car washing are unique, but the more you talk to other small businesses, the more you realize that we are not alone. There is a lot we can learn from these businesses", said Doyle. The Road Trip series is broken into six episodes and will be released every other week at www.carwashTV.com from October 25 to January 10, 2012. The road trip series is sponsored by the ICA, WashCard and Peco.

Tommy Car Wash Opens New Facilities
Tommy Car Wash recently opened a new facility in Louisiana, a Totally Tommy Flexserve Car Wash. The primary "flight deck" tower stands tall on a high traffic intersection. Another Tommy building, a freestanding express model opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to the company, "theTriple Play Express is a game-changer featuring the complete Tommy line-up, featuring the Tommy Transporter belt and self-loading system. This Tommy building is drawing a capture rate near 2%." Also, according to Tommy executives, "Inbay conversions are hot. The dual belt conveyor has made it possible to convert inbays to tunnels without needing to extend them. Tommy's inbay conversion can wash 40 cars per hour, and doesn't require you to extend your wash bay. This system opens the door for high volume in places previously not possible." Also, it is a great way of complimenting your existing sites by adding brand value with mini sites.

EcoloBlue Offers Texas Drought Solution
With the failing infrastructure, 10% decrease in the aquifers, increased water restrictions and quality control issues; the search for an alternative water source is at the forefront of the Texas Plan. EcoloBlue offers a solution with the EcoloBlue industrial units that can produce up to 1320 gallons per day from the water in the air. The new improved units offer a new energy efficient variable compressor, interface capabilities, lower temperature production and optional power sources.

MACNEIL Introduces the New In-Bay Express Wash Conversion
MacNeil Wash Systems of Canada, is pleased to introduce the new In-Bay Express Wash Conversion: the latest in re-engineered products and solutions by MacNeil designed specifically to offer superior quality and performance advantages with quicker, simpler installation - at a new, lower cost. Anthony Antonis, VP of Sales and Marketing at MacNeil says, "Making the switch to a profitable mini-tunnel has never been easier. If you've got 35 feet and a slow, underperforming in-bay automatic we can transform it into a fast-moving, reliable, high-performance in-bay express wash. Our conversion can potentially triple your throughput and provide even more profits with our unique wheel and tire add-ons." The new In-Bay Express Wash Conversion fits a 35ft x 15ft space and provides an easy to install, affordable profit-boosting mini-tunnel.

PDQ Manufacturing Launches Social Media Sites on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn to Connect with Customers
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., in De Pere, Wisconsin, the world's largest manufacturer of touch-free vehicle wash systems and a longtime industry innovator, announced the launch of a social media program with active sites on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. PDQ's social media presence will use these increasingly popular, cutting-edge platforms to enable its channel partners, end-users, employees and "fans" to keep up-to-date quickly and easily on the latest happenings at the company, including new product announcements, maintenance/how-to videos and equipment specials.

PDQ plans to use its new social-media presence to build the product knowledge of its followers via regular posts, video updates and general informational announcements. Through its social media presence, PDQ is also creating an online community where channel partners, employees, distributors and endusers can connect and network in an open platform. PDQ Manufacturing is recognized as the technological leader in vehicle wash systems, providing superior quality, outstanding support, and products that contribute to our customers' profitability. Brands include LaserWash^® In-Bay Automatics, MaxAir^™ Dryers, Access^® Customer Management Systems, and Tandem^® RiteTouch Vehicle Wash Systems.

CAF Environmental Solutions Ranked 16th Fastest-Growing Manufacturer on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500|5000 List
CAF Environmental Solutions of Maple Valley Washington is proud to announce that it has earned inclusion on fifth annual Inc. 500|5000 list. CAF was ranked No. 657 overall and 16th among the fastest growing manufacturers on this exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a very comprehensive look at a very important segment of the economy - America's independent entrepreneurs. CAF joins Spirit Airlines, Vizio and Dunkin Donuts, among other prominent brands featured on this year's list.

CAF is the leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly and safe outdoor cleaning products. CAF follows key LEED^® principles and provides substantial cost savings to their customers by utilizing green technologies. CAF's products are used at more than 8,000 commercial, retail and institutional locations throughout the United States and abroad, including many Fortune 500 companies. In 2010, the company's customers collectively utilized CAF products to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions from transportation by 4,228 tons, eliminated the need for 48,552 plastic jugs and conserved 12,138 gallons of crude oil by using CAF's FRIGO^® winter additive and conserved more than 11,386,000 gallons of water by eliminating pressure washing with CAF's eXIMO^® waterless concrete cleaner. CAF continues to develop new products and solutions to outdoor cleaning problems that are extremely effective and safe for the environment.

CAF's performance also placed them as the 16th fastest growing private company in the Seattle Metro Area listing. In Washington State, CAF was also recently named the Association of Washington Business Environmental Excellence Award winner. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

Rightlook.com Launches New Auto Detailing Training Program
Rightlook.com, the auto appearance company, has launched a new auto detailing training program which is a series of high quality training videos that have been made 100% online. This online training program is the first of its kind, and provides a modern way for automotive business owners to train employees and offer expert auto detailing services with nothing but an internet connection. The Rightlook.com Online Master Detailing Course takes the knowledge of Rightlook's professional hands-on detailing training and makes it all available online. The training course is organized into 8 high quality video modules that are narrated by expert Rightlook detailing instructors and can be accessed and viewed from an easy-to-use online interface. Since the course is more affordable than live training, and available from anywhere with an internet connection, this video course is perfect for supplemental employee training at any auto shop. With expert detail training, employees will know the proper way to clean a vehicle after service has been performed, and will even gain the expertise needed to provide detailing as an additional standalone service for more profits.

UNITEC Adds Shell Oil Credit Option For the Wash Select II^™ POS
Unitec Electronics, ElkridgeMaryland, a premier manufacturer of carwash payment systems, now offers credit processing through the Shell Oil Network with the Wash Select II POS automatic payment system. This interface is available to operators using the Verifone Topaz POS System and Sapphire controller.

"Unitec is excited to offer the Shell interface for the Wash Select II POS. Business owners can decrease credit processing costs while extending the payment options available at the carwash," states Richard Carpenter, Unitec's Director of Project Development and Engineering. In addition to Shell, Unitec's interface to the Sapphire controller is available to Operators processing through the First Data/Concord (Buypass) platform. The Shell interface is the latest addition to a growing number of credit processing options offered through the Wash Select II POS. Unitec also offers processing options for Mobil,Chevron, Sunoco and BP retailers using the Wash Select II and Wayne Nucleus POS system. Unitec Electronics manufactures car wash payment systems for all segments of the car wash market including petroleum, C-store, self-serve, express exterior, flex-serve and auto dealer. Unitec payment systems give car wash operators the ability to increase customer loyalty and the flexibility to manage their business in a variety of ways. Unitec's line of premium, customizable entry systems include the Sentinel, Portal TI, Wash Select II, Wash Select II POS, WashPay and EZ Trak.

Washworld Adds Portugal and Africa to Network
Washworld, Inc., Depere, Wisconsin, continues to expand its international distributor network with the addition of HVC S.A. located in Lisbon, Portugal. In addition to Portugal, HVC will distribute Washworld products to Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde. Well acquainted with the carwash market, HVC has been a part of the industry since 1972 as a distributor for several European manufacturers of car wash equipment, water treatment systems and products for auto repair shops. Their ownership of car wash sites under the name of Pinguim S.A. affords HVC a greater understanding of the owner/operator side of the car wash industry as well. In addition to the Washworld wash systems, HVC will be representing CSI chemicals to the same distribution areas. Washworld, Inc. manufactures the Razor^® and High Velocity^® touch-free wash systems, and Radiantz^® soft cloth wash system. Systems' features include Washworld's Washview^® which allows the operator to access and control the wash from anywhere in the world using a laptop or PC; VS2^® Vehicle Sizing System, Washworld's safe, simple and reliable positioning system; and Virtual Attendant-an on-site attendant, 24/7.