👋Good morning! In a last-minute turnaround, a chief district court judge in Michigan put a halt to a unique shoplifting punishment for those convicted that included participating in car washes at the retailer from which they stole. More details in this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter.

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Michigan chief district court judge nixes car washes as punishment

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Picks 👇

• Crystal Clean Acquires Worldwide Recovery Systems: Crystal Clean, a leading provider of parts cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services and popular in the car wash industry, has acquired the combined operations of Worldwide Recovery Systems and YES Management (Yuma Environmental Services. WRS, headquartered in Pomona, California, provides waste collection, transportation and disposal services, primarily in California and Arizona, with additional capabilities including lab packing, oil filter processing, and field services. YES, a division of WRS, operates a non-hazardous waste transfer station in Yuma, Arizona. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• The recent grand opening of the Moo Moo Express Car Wash location in Hilliard, Ohio, raised $10,880 for the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Through its programs, the nonprofit promotes youth health, wellness, education, and amateur hockey. Moo Moo Express currently operates 35 sites in central Ohio and 107 express car washes across Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Hampton Roads, Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa.

• A second location in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, was recently opened by ModWash in the Upper Allen Township area of Mechanicsburg. The number of car wash openings in central Pa. continues to grow. The car wash combines a fun vibe with the latest technology and amenities, including the bug prep for all washes, free vacuums, air tools, automatic mat cleaners, window cleaner and microfiber towels. The company operates more than 120 sites on the East Coast.

• Summit Wash Holdings, the parent company of Waters Car Wash, recently opened a new Waters location at 1850 North Semoran Blvd. in Orlando, Florida. The new express car wash location is the company’s 24^th site, with additional expansion planned. “Our expansion in the greater Orlando area supports our company’s strategic vision, our existing customer base and the growing community,” said Kevin Matthews, COO of Summit.

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   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• OKQ8 acquires Glimra Biltvätt AB to expand car wash capabilities: OKQ8 plans to acquire all shares in Glimra Biltvätt AB to strengthen its car wash network and expand service offering in both Sweden and Finland. Glimra Biltvätt AB currently operates around 80 car washes across both countries and is set to grow in consequence of the acquisition. By combining its existing stations and services with Glimra Biltvätt’s network, OKQ8 aims to develop the car wash concept of the future. OKQ8 Scandinavia operates in Sweden and Denmark and one of Scandinavia's largest fuel retailers, operating approximately 1,000 service stations. Read more here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• 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.

• Midwest Petroleum & C-Store Tradeshow 2025: With over 300 exhibitors, “M-PACT” will showcase the latest products, services and technologies April 1-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. More info here.

• Upper Midwest Convenience Store and Energy Convention 2025: UMCS is a collaboration between FUELING MINNESOTA and FUELIowa trade associations and held April 7-9, 2025, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 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.

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The biannual conference’s second event of the year is set for Jun 8-10, 2025, at The Charter Hotel in Seattle, Washington. The three-day event includes presentations, hands-on workshops, discussion groups, open forums, networking opportunities, and entertaining experiences. More info here.

• Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2025: The premier event for fuel, food and convenience retailers in the Southwest United States is set for June 9-11, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. 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.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

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