Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT), a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage, and scale the mobility ecosystem, announced today the acquisition of Sergeant Sudz (Sgt. Sudz), the leading provider of next-generation tunnel automation and smart motor control center (MCC) technology for tunnel car wash operators in the U.S.
The acquisition will combine Vontier’s existing DRB® car wash technology, including point-of-sale systems, digital consumer engagement, tunnel controls, and data analytics, with Sgt. Sudz’s smart MCC and industrial automation expertise, giving tunnel car wash operators a comprehensive, digital solution to deliver greater productivity and efficiency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Greenville, Tenn., Sgt. Sudz has quickly established itself as a market leader in smart tunnel controls through innovative products developed solely for the car wash market, user-friendly interfaces and exceptional customer service and support. DRB and Sgt. Sudz serve many of the largest car wash operators today.
"Sgt. Sudz extends DRB’s digital expertise and advances our strategic priority to help car wash operators run and grow their businesses,” said Devon Watson, President, DRB. “DRB is taking our software and cloud expertise and what we’ve learned in the POS space over the last 40 years and enhancing it with smart tunnel controls. We now have a powerful and integrated solution that not only drives revenue but unlocks greater cost awareness, efficiency, and productivity. We’re excited to welcome the Sgt. Sudz team to the DRB family and bring this full capability to our customers.”
“Joining forces with Vontier and DRB strengthens our capacity for innovation and expands the value we bring to customers,” said James Vanderwiele, co-owner of Sgt. Sudz. “Subeth and I are honored to continue leading Sgt. Sudz, and we are excited to join a family that truly aligns with our vision. Together with Vontier and DRB’s combined expertise and innovative technologies, we are well-positioned to empower our customers to achieve forward-thinking solutions that address evolving industry needs and help our customers thrive in a rapidly changing market.”
DRB has been the car wash technology leader for 40 years. Their systems and software are used by thousands of car wash businesses and 17 of the 20 largest car wash chains.