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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Talking car washes with Links Car Wash President Matt Pickelsimer

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• WashTec celebrates 25 years of innovation: WashTec is marking 25 years under its current name, but the company’s story reaches back well over a century. What started as a mechanical engineering firm in Augsburg, Germany, evolved into a major player in car wash technology, shaped by decades of innovation and digital transformation. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• El Car Wash is hosting a block-style grand opening party on Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its newest location at 1860 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka, Florida. The event will include live music, complimentary treats from local businesses, giveaways (including a chance at a year of unlimited washes), free washes for new customers and special membership promotions.

• Weiler Convenience Stores’ “Car Washes for Kids” fundraiser is back for month of August at locally owned locations in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Every Wednesday, known as “Car Wash for Kids Day,” $1 from each car wash will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Marshfield Children’s Hospital. Car washes must be purchased in-store to be eligible for the fundraiser, ensuring that each contribution directly benefits the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

• Cheetah Clean Auto Wash is holding a grand opening celebration on Aug. 21 of its newest location in Gallatin, Tennessee. Complimentary refreshments and free car washes will be available for guests.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Week-long crackdown on illegal workers targets car washes in Great Britain: The Car Wash Association said it welcomed a recent week-long nationwide crackdown by the Home Office on illegal worker hotspots, which included car washes. In addition to approximately 280 arrests during Operation Equalize, more than 50 businesses, including car washes, were issued civil penalty referral notices, which could lead to large fines if they are found to have employed illegal workers. The CWA is calling on tougher penalties, such as businesses being suspended from operating until their fines are fully paid.

  👉 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.

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