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The Car Wash Show 2012 Features Latest Options in Industry

Publication Date: 5/16/2012

At The Car Wash Show™ 2012, held last week in Las Vegas, the New Product Gallery featured nearly 20 new and updated products, including the latest in chemical, wash and payment systems; upgrade options like tire dressing, wax service and paint correction; car fragrances; and car wash anti-freeze systems. While the trade show is over, you can still check out these exciting new options online at www.TheCarWashShow.com or in The Car Wash Show™ 2012 Mobile App.

The International Carwash Association® is proud to provide car wash owners and operators the chance to explore the most advanced technologies in the industry.

Thank you to the exhibiting companies that participated in the 2012 New Product Gallery:

Auto Brite Inc./Auto Scents Inc.
Belanger, Inc.
Carolina Pride Carwash, Inc.
CK Enterprises
CSI/Cleaning Systems, Inc. (Lustra)
DRB Systems, Inc.
ECP, Inc./Platinum Professional Car Wash Systems
Fragra Matics Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Hydro-Spray Wash Systems, Inc.
Innovative Control Systems
SONNY’S The Car Wash Factory
Stinger Automotive Chemical LLC
Turtle Wax, Inc.
Windtrax, Inc.

Go to www.TheCarWashShow.com to see the products featured, or select “New Products” from the main menu of The Car Wash Show™ 2012 Mobile App.

To download the app, search “Car Wash 2012” in your App Store or Android Market, or point your mobile browser here.

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The Car Wash Show™ 2012 Furthers Industry Growth
Publication Date 5/9/2012
This week, Las Vegas played host to the largest car wash convention and trade show in the world as more than 5,700 attendees and 300 exhibiting companies gathered for The Car Wash Show™ 2012. Preliminary data shows that attendees represented more than 7,000 car wash locations. The show’s big numbers—a 4 percent increase in attendance over the last two years’—were received with enthusiasm and are an indicator that the car wash industry is on a path of renewed growth. On the education side of the show, a record number of attendees benefited from the knowledge of business management experts and leading car wash professionals. Speakers included authors, notable national commentators on pricing strategy and digital media, a leading professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, marketing experts and several well-known names in the car wash industry. The International Carwash Association® inducted Bill Martin of Metro Express Car Wash in Boise, Idaho, into the Car Wash Hall of Fame; officially launched its new Wash Count business intelligence program; and announced several enhancements to the WaterSavers® environmental recognition and marketing program. Mark your calendar for The Car Wash Show™ 2013, April 22–24, which will once again be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Bill Martin Inducted into Car Wash Hall of Fame
Publication Date 5/8/2012
Bill Martin of Metro Express Car Wash in Boise, Idaho, has been inducted into the Car Wash Hall of Fame by the International Carwash Association®. He receives this honor—the professional car wash industry’s highest honor—in recognition of his achievements as one of the industry’s most successful and influential operators. The award was presented by International Carwash Association President Jerry Miller on Tuesday, May 8, at The Car Wash Show™ 2012 in Las Vegas. Martin started his long and storied car wash career at the age of 14, washing cars in his front yard and advertising his services throughout the neighborhood. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and, after that, served as a member of the Los Angeles Police Department before going back to his car washing roots in 1969 as a supplier’s representative. Martin opened his first car wash in 1973. By 1981, he had moved to Boise and opened a full-service car wash. Martin joined the International Carwash Association Board of Directors in 1986 and became president of the association in 1991. In 1996, Martin co-founded Car Wash Partners. He grew the company to 35 locations by the time he retired in 2001. Martin hadn’t truly retired, though. Three years later, in 2004, Martin was back, with Metro Express Car Washes, which he still owns and operates today. The International Carwash Association is proud to include Martin in the Car Wash Hall of Fame. This high honor is one of many recognitions Martin has received, including being recognized as an innovator by the Western Carwash Association and WashTrends Magazine and receiving the City of Meridian (ID) Environmental Excellence Award. People who have met and worked with Martin, such as Ron Peterson of Mister Car Wash, sum his career up best: “Bill is one of the most sharing people in the industry. He has constantly innovated with his business, but he’s always been a true friend.”

There’s Still Time to Register for The Car Wash Show 2012
Publication Date 5/1/2012
There’s less than one week until The Car Wash Show™ 2012! The largest car wash convention and trade show in the world is filled with value for car wash owners and operators, convenience store and fast lube owners, equipment and supply manufacturers, potential investors and others affiliated with the car wash industry. This year, the show’s highlights include more than 300 vendors showcasing their products and services on the trade show floor, expert-led education sessions, an innovative New Product Gallery and a keynote speech from NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. The trade show floor, which will also host the Welcome Celebration, is the best place to network with exhibitors and learn about the latest products and services in the industry. The education sessions at The Car Wash Show™ 2012 are unrivaled in value and diversity. Rafi Mohammed, Ph.D., who has been featured on CNBC, MSNBC and Fox Business News, will discuss pricing strategies; Chuck Bamford, Ph.D., a professor at The University of Notre Dame, will guide you through strategic planning for your business; and a number of sessions will help you with building a brand and marketing your business in the digital age. Go to www.TheCarWashShow.com for the full education lineup. The Car Wash Show™ 2012 will be held May 7–9, 2012, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Registration is still available online, or register onsite during the event. For pricing and additional event details, please visit www.TheCarWashShow.com.