WEEK IN REVIEW

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Jim Utter
January 18, 2025

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Jim Utter
Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
CW Daily News

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

👉Hoffman Car Wash, Vanderheyden partner in career training program

Hoffman Car Wash has taken its commitment to giving back to its community to a very practical level. Hoffman recently partnered with Vanderheyden, located in Wynantskill, N.Y., which began as the Troy Orphan Asylum in 1833 and has been providing services for more than 190 years. Read more here.

👉Is the Texas car wash market approaching saturation point?

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the car wash market it appears. According to a new study by FOCUS Investment Banking, the Texas car wash market is the largest in the United States, that covers a population of 31 million people and more than 23 million registered light-duty vehicles. But with great numbers also comes the possibility of problems. Read more here.

👉Helpful tips for the inevitable winter car wash

Cold temperatures may seem a contra-indicator to heading to a car wash, but winter and spring tend to be the two busiest seasons for car washes. While freezing temperatures on the surface don’t tend to mix well with water, the debris buildup from winter weather is reason enough to explore the need to find a car washing option. Read more here.

👉Autobell website update enhances digital customer interactions

With the new year, Autobell Car Wash is introducing an enhanced and updated website that it hopes will improve its customers’ digital interactions. The goal of the website improvements is to offer a simplified and unified experience through an advanced point-of-sale (POS) system for customers who utilize the company’s website and Autobell App. Read more here.

👉Tidal Wave Auto Spa continues speedy Florida expansion

Tidal Wave Auto Spa recently celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Pensacola, Florida, another sign of its accelerated growth. The new Pensacola location, which featured free washes and discounted memberships during its grand opening week, is Tidal Wave’s 21st location in Florida. But there is more to come. Read more here.

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📅WHAT’S COMING UP📅

  • AHR Expo: More than 1,800 HVACR exhibitors are expected at the AHR Expo Feb. 10-12, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. More info here.

  • Southwest Car Wash Association: The organization will hold its annual convention and expo Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

  • Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025: The Convenience U CARWACS Show – Canada’s largest convenience, gas and car wash industry event – is set for March 4-5, 2025, at the International Centre Hall 5 in Mississauga, Ontario. More info here.  

  • APEC 2025: The leading conference in North America for power electronic professionals will take place March 16-20, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. More info here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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