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Links Car Wash expands executive team, names new CEO and CFO

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Atlas Chemistry is “redefining” car wash clean: Atlas Chemistry is a leading car wash chemical manufacturer built on over 100 years of collective experience in the industry. It specializes in developing high-performance chemical solutions that deliver consistent, trusted solutions across every step of the wash process. Atlas’ products are engineered with quality, performance, and efficiency in mind while also helping car wash operators achieve superior vehicle cleanliness while maximizing profitability. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• At least two dozen car washes in the area of Los Angeles and Orange County, California, areas have been the site of immigration sweeps this month, according to CLEAN Carwash Worker Center, a labor advocacy nonprofit. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, some of the targeted car washes have remained open while others have lost enough workers – either because they were detained by immigration officials or because they're staying home, fearing future raids – that they have been forced to shut down. Several of the car washes that are open report their business has dropped off as well following the raids.

• A car wash and laundromat in Wilkes-Barre Township has been condemned due to unsanitary conditions. A letter from a Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer address to the owner of Blackman Street Car Wash and posted at the location says the property “is not being maintained properly.” In addition, the letter says, “There are rotting bags of garbage and rubbish scattered throughout the property. At this point the property is unsafe due to the unsanitary condition it is in.” The car wash cannot reopen until the trash is removed and an inspection is completed.

• D&S Car Wash Supply, a leading manufacturer of all-welded stainless steel car wash systems, recently announced the promotion of Michael Wagner to Chief Revenue Officer. In the new role, Wagner will oversee sales and marketing across both D&S Car Wash Supply and WashCard Systems, aligning the teams to work smarter and faster on behalf of customers. That includes a more unified sales experience, better coordination between equipment and payment technology and streamlined communication from initial consultation to grand opening.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Several speakers already lined up for Car Wash Show Europe 2025: Several speakers have already been set for this year’s edition of Car Wash Show Europe, which takes place Sept. 24-25 at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Speakers from across Europe will share their expertise on strategy, customer experience, growth and technology. Among those sessions already scheduled include Brian Madderson from the United Kingdom’s Car Wash Association, Michael Mohalsky from MMCG in the Czech Republic, Paul de Vries of DCDW in the Netherlands, Haske Verhees of Carwashdeals.com in the Netherlands, Jan Nelissen of TOTE-M in the Netherlands and Lars Hecht of The Car Wash Doctor in Denmark.

  👉 More updates here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• Sunshine Expo 2025: The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association’s annual event is July 28-30, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More info here.  

• Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. 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.

• Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

• NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

• ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference in Dallas, Texas. Day 1’s focus will be “People,” while Day 2 will be “Projections.” More info here.

• SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

• SCWA Convention & Expo 2026: The Southwest Car Wash Association’s annual “First Big Car Wash Show of Year” will be held Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

• ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

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