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CW Daily News

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   Editor’s Picks 👇

• Hoffman innovateIT expands the national reach of sales staff: To assist in its efforts to serve car wash operators nationwide, Hoffman innovateIT Car Wash Equipment Company has expanded its sales staff. Founded in 2018, Hoffman innovateIT is a family-owned and operated leader in car wash equipment manufacturing, specializing in durable, operator-focused solutions for high-volume car washes. This expansion underscores Hoffman innovateIT's commitment to serving car wash operators nationwide and marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth. Read more here.

• Ownership of Mighty Wash location in Waco available: SRS National Net Lease has listed the land and building housing a Mighty Wash car wash site in Waco, Texas, for sale. The site, which had its grand opening just last week, is listed at $5.8 million. The Texas-based car wash chain was founded in Lubbock in 2012 and operates 28 locations in New Mexico and Texas.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• The AutoSpa Central Washington recently celebrated its grand opening of a new location in East Wenatchee, Washington. The $6 million facility features a 140-foot car wash tunnel as well as three self-service bays and a dozen vacuum hoses.

• The Grapevine (Texas) City Council recently denied a zoning change request for a proposed Shammy’s Car Wash location. The zoning change was denied, along with a conditional use permit, during a joint meeting with the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Council members voted 5-2 to deny the zoning change and permit. After the council vote, the city’s mayor noted Grapevine was “nearly built out” and the zoning change request was not in accordance with the city’s master plan. A similar request was denied in September 2023.

• Washworld, a world-leading leading manufacturer of car wash equipment and systems, recently announced it has added My Local Car Wash to its distributor network. Located in Marietta, Georgia, My Local Car Wash will sell and service Washworld vehicle wash systems throughout Georgia and Eastern Tennessee. Washworld manufactures numerous Razor touch-free and Profile soft touch car wash systems.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Car wash to be removed from Aberystwyth petrol station

  Plans were recently submitted to Ceredigion County Council planners which call for the removal of the existing jet wash and car wash at the Morrison’s petrol station on the Parc y Llyn retail park in Aberystwyth, a town in Ceredigion, Wales. The jet wash and car wash would be replaced with an extension to the existing petrol filling station’s sales building, erection of EV chargers with canopy, substation enclosure and other amenities. The proposals, which include the removal of some trees and hedgerow to make way for the development, will be considered by county planners at a later date. 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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