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WashTec is leading the charge in the ‘digitalization’ of the international car wash industry

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Canadian Carwash Association names its 2025-26 Board of Directors: The Canadian Carwash Association recently approved its 2025-2026 Board of Directors during its annual general meeting on May 1. Michael Saunders of Mark VII Equipment was named president and Jason Hands of Parkland Corp. and Rudy Van Woerkom of Belvedere Technical Services Ltd. were both named vice presidents. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Speeders Car Wash, which Summit Wash Holdings recently rebranded from Russell’s Speeders, has opened a new location at 79 Boston Post Rd. in Orange, Connecticut. It’s the 70^th car wash property for Summit (which also owns Waters Carwash). “Our continued growth in Connecticut reflects our dedication to providing exceptional service and enhancing the communities we serve,” said Ron Deimling, VP of Field Marketing for SWH. “We are excited to open our new location in Orange.”

• The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) in Anniston, Alabama, will host its fourth semi-annual free car wash event for service members, veterans and their families on May 23 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at X-Treme Car Wash. The event is a token of appreciation for veterans and an opportunity to provide substance abuse prevention materials and resources. It is funded through the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Grant the agency was awarded. ASAP hosted two similar events last year, with 120 participants in October and 116 in May.

• James Blea, site leader of the Champion Xpress Carwash location on Juan Tabo Boulevard in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been named the company’s “Champion of Q1, 2025.” The quarterly recognition honors one site leader or assistant site leader for outstandings efforts and achievements. In giving him the award, the company said Blea consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and work ethic, delivers top-notch customer service and steps in on his days off to support other sites.

• A grand opening celebration is planned for Friday (May 16) at a new Kosy Clean Express Wash in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Brian “B-Mo” Montgomery and Breck Riley from radio station Country Kicks 96 will broadcast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for a free car wash, a chance to win a car wash kit, and other fun opportunities.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Elite Car Spa secures HQ for United Kingdom expansion: A Cheltenham-based car detailing company, Elite Car Spa, is moving forward its franchising growth plans after securing a £455,000 funding deal to purchase its business headquarters in the town. Elite, with capital from Reward Funding, nationwide provider which helps fund entrepreneurs, property investors and businesses, acquired the purpose-designed property on Tewkesbury Road and laid the foundation to franchise its business model across the U.K. Elite Car Spa was launched in 2023 and provides meticulous car detailing services for high-performance, luxury supercars ranging from Aston Martin and Bentley to Lamborghini and Bugatti, via exclusive partnerships with local dealerships.

  👉 More updates here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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