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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Soapy Joe's Car Wash expands with acquisition of Mira Mesa Auto Spa: Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, San Diego’s largest and beloved family-owned car wash chain, recently announced the acquisition of Mira Mesa Auto Spa. Mira Mesa, located at 10641 Camino Ruiz in San Diego, was set to close on Sept. 3. The acquisition underscores Soapy Joe’s continued growth as San Diego County’s largest, most convenient car wash network. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Tommy’s Express Car Wash, the fastest-growing car wash brand in the nation, is celebrating all TommyClub members during “Member Appreciation Week,” which runs through Sept. 12. As a thank you, members will receive a different perk or offer each day of the week at all locations. Guests can sign up for unlimited or pay-per-wash memberships through the Tommys Express TommyClub offering convenience, value, and quick service. Using advanced license plate recognition technology, members enjoy smooth automatic entry and access to four customizable wash packages designed to meet various needs and budgets. 

• Club Car Wash is opening another location in Colorado Springs - this time at 301 E. Fillmore St. As the company continues to grow across Colorado, this new site brings even more access to fast, high-quality car wash services the community can count on. To celebrate the grand opening, Club Car Wash is offering its premium $25 MVP Wash for just $1 with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), supporting critical care for children in need.

• J.E. Adams Industries Ltd., an employee-owned company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently announced it has acquired Proto-Vest car wash dryer systems. This acquisition expands the J.E. Adams portfolio by adding a top-tier dryer system to its existing vacuum systems. Proto-Vest began in 1969 and built a reputation for innovation and customer satisfaction. Its systems deliver superior vehicle drying. They also reduce energy consumption and operate with lower noise levels, setting industry benchmarks.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Car Wash Show Europe 2025: Shaping the future of car wash

  Amsterdam will soon be the meeting point for the international car wash industry. Car Wash Show Europe 2025 at Expo Greater Amsterdam brings together more than 3,000 professionals from over 70 countries for two full days of innovation, knowledge and networking. With a pre-show program on Sept. 23 visitors can look forward to three days that combine business opportunities with practical insights. Visitors can explore the latest solutions from more than 50 international exhibitors, ranging from advanced wash systems and sustainable water and energy concepts to smart digital tools and payment systems. The conference program features education sessions with over 20 experts sharing insights into customer loyalty, sustainability, marketing and efficiency.

  👉 More updates here.

  What’s Coming Up  📅

• 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 Nov. 3-4, 2025, 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.

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The first bi-annual Women in Carwash Conference of 2026 will be held Jan. 18-20, 2026, at the Hilton Clearwater (Florida) Beach Resort & Spa. More info 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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