👋Good morning! In this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter, we look at Autobell Car Wash’s efforts to shine a renewed focus on the ongoing recovery efforts in western North Carolina from last September’s devastating flooding.

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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Autobell kicks off fundraiser for ongoing Hurricane Helene relief

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   Editor’s Picks 👇

• AquaShine celebrates grand opening of Cape Coral location: AquaShine Express Car Wash, which specializes in premium, eco-conscious car wash services, is holding a day-long grand opening celebration today for its newest location in Cape Coral, Florida. The new location emphasizes sustainability with water reclamation systems, biodegradable cleaning solutions and a commitment to reducing environmental impact. Several local businesses will have booths on hand for the event, there will be raffles - including a prize of a free year of car washes - and the ability to sign up for a “Founders Club” membership promotion ($25 for first month and lock in $25/month for lifetime of membership). “Cape Coral is a thriving and welcoming community, making it the ideal place for AquaShine Express to grow,” said company CEO Chris Salerno.

• DRB launches mobile app for K&G Petroleum car wash sites: DRB has launched a new mobile app to help car wash sites at convenience stores owned by K&G Petroleum connect customers with new services. The branded car wash app is for Pure Auto Wash’s 33 car wash sites at K&G-owned convenience stores throughout Colorado and Nevada. The app, powered by DRB’s Beacon Mobile technology, will allow the sites to provide customers with a convenient way to purchase, manage and redeem car wash services directly from their smartphones. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• A once-neglected property has undergone four months of renovations, now making its debut as a new Stop-Wash-Go Car Wash in Clifton, Colorado., outside of Grand Junction. The new car wash offers self-serve washing bays, with plans to introduce a drive-through automatic wash later this year.

• A longtime car wash in Norfolk, Virginia, was damaged by fire on Jan. 20 and forced to close temporarily for remodeling and repairs. SSS Express Car Wash, a full-service car wash and express detailing center in operation since 1961, was engulfed in flames and smoke when safety crews arrived. Cars inside the building were damaged as well. No injuries were reported nor any cause for the fire readily apparent.

• The Melbourne (Florida) City Council recently voted 5-2 in favor of the first reading and public hearing of an ordinance granting a conditional use for a new Mister Car Wash location. The Planning and Zoning Board had previously approved the proposal unanimously at their December meeting, subject to several conditions aimed at mitigating noise. The first reading approval moves the matter to the city council’s next public meeting for final consideration.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• ISTOBAL celebrates 75^th anniversary in car wash industry: From its origins in a small vehicle repair shop in 1950, ISTOBAL has come a long way to consolidate its position as a multinational present in more than 80 countries and with 15 international subsidiaries. Founded in L’Alcúdia (Valencia) by Ismael Tomás Alacreu, ISTOBAL is now run by the third generation. Today, the Spanish equipment supplier has 15 wholly owned subsidiaries: Austria, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as partnerships with distributors in other strategic regions. ISTOBAL currently employs more than 1,000 professionals worldwide and has a global network of distributors and a strong R&D department working on innovations. Read more here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• AHR Expo: More than 1,800 HVACR exhibitors are expected at the AHR Expo Feb. 10-12, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. More info here.

• Southwest Car Wash Association: The organization will hold its annual convention and expo Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

• Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025: The Convenience U CARWACS Show – Canada’s largest convenience, gas and car wash industry event – is set for March 4-5, 2025, at the International Centre Hall 5 in Mississauga, Ontario. More info here.  

• APEC 2025: The leading conference in North America for power electronic professionals will take place March 16-20, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. More info here.

• Heartland Carwash Association 2025: The organization’s annual product and equipment show will take place March 24-26, 2025, at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. More info here.

• ICA Car Wash Show 2025: The ultimate gathering for car wash pros returns to the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center April 26-28, 2025. More info here.

• Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

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