Inc. magazine ranked Hydra-Flex, Inc. No. 3047 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 114%. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs.

Beginning this fall, International Carwash Association will sponsor Grace For Vets and provide ongoing support for the worldwide Veterans Day Free Car Wash Program. The ICA, in conjunction with a volunteer board, will continue program founder Mike Mountz's efforts in holding a one day event on Veterans Day where car wash operators offer free car washes to military veterans and active duty personnel.

Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle cleaning systems, today announced that Steve Collins has assumed responsibility for direct sales in Florida. He replaces Al Cope, who has decided to retire.

On Saturday, August 8, 2015 the Chaparral High School Men’s Soccer Team was able to raise more than $1,500 at their car wash fundraiser hosted by Kwik Car Wash.

PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of in-bay automatic vehicle wash systems, is pleased to announce that its LaserWash® AutoXpress® and ProTouch® AutoGloss in-bay automatic vehicle wash systems have received approval by 12 auto dealer OEMs.

ICA and AOCA have announced a co-location agreement for The Car Wash Show and iFLEX, to begin in 2016.

Tails were wagging and soap suds were flying last Saturday as Kwik Car Wash teamed up with Heritage Pet’s mobile dog grooming service in an effort to raise funds for Waggin’ Tails Canine Rescue. This year, more than thirty dogs were washed, five dogs were adopted, and over $800 was raised at the fourth annual “Dog Days of Summer’ event.

MacNeil Wash Systems, in partnership with Hydra-Flex, Inc., is pleased to introduce the CleanTouch Echo Chemical Dispensing System.

On Saturday, July 11, 2015, the Rotary Community Corps (RCC) of Parker, Colo. was able to raise over $1,100 at its car wash fundraiser held at Kwik Car Wash. In addition to earning 50 percent of Kwik Car Wash’s wash sales from the fundraiser’s duration, RCC members and volunteers were able to raise additional funds by vacuuming and cleaning windows.

Global car-care product manufacturer, Turtle Wax has secured a £6 million funding agreement with Bibby Financial Services (BFS) to help facilitate growth plans for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations.

Winners announced in Kwik Car Wash's 4th Annual Great Grill Give-Away. The lucky winners both received a grill package worth over $500, including a Brinkmann 5-Burner Gas Grill, a grill cover, grilling utensils, and custom aprons and koozies.

Tint World®, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has officially partnered with unique automotive paint touch-up producer, Dr. ColorChip. The agreement marks the first time the paint supplier has partnered with a national retail chain.

Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle cleaning systems, has named Randy Wingert as Manager of Special Projects.

On Saturday, June 27th the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF)- Denver Group was able to raise nearly $1,000 at their car wash fundraiser hosted by Kwik Car Wash. Fifty percent of car wash sales from both Parker and Littleton Kwik Car Wash locations were donated to the group. Volunteers were on-site serving a free BBQ lunch and offering fly-casting demonstrations.

Turtle Wax is pleased to announce it has appointed Ultimotive Ltd as its licensee for Turtle Wax Professional products across EMEA. Ultimotive has a proven record within the license automotive products industry and their brands currently include amongst others, WilliamsF1 and MotoGP.

Two lucky customers will win a Brinkmann 6-Burner Gas Grill package worth over $500 just by washing their car this summer. Contest entry forms will be handed out with every car wash during the month of June.

For more than 40 years, C.A.R. Products, Inc. has been a leader in the manufacturing of vehicle detailing and cleaning products. Founded in 1969 by Harry and Ruth Goldenberg, C.A.R. Products (Complete Appearance Reconditioning Products, Inc.) has continued its philosophy of offering high quality products at a fair price. The company manufactures products for the professional carwash industry, auto detailers, truck fleet, heavy equipment operators and for home use and is based in Holyoke, MA.

Adam and Paul, Jr. Tocci of Belmont Car Wash & Detailing are proud to be the recipient of the 2015 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award in the “small firm” category. The company was honored on June 11th with the other winners at the annual awards Gala at Northeastern University.

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s ‘Team In Training’- Rocky Mountain Chapter was able to raise $732 at their car wash fundraiser held at the Kwik Car Wash on Lincoln Ave. In addition to earning 50 percent of Kwik Car Wash’s wash sales from the fundraiser’s duration, volunteers were able to raise additional funds by vacuuming and towel drying vehicles and hosting a bake sale onsite.

Belmont Car Wash & Detailing, one of the community’s longest running family-owned businesses, is proud to be a finalist in this year’s Massachusetts Family Business Awards in the small firm category. The awards will take place Wednesday, June 10th from 6PM to 9PM at Northeastern University.