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ISTOBAL heads to NACS 2026 with rollover and compact tunnel systems
The equipment maker will show its North America focused M'WASH PRO rollover and T'BRUSH tunnel module at the Las Vegas convenience and fuel trade show.
Wild Blue Car Wash fundraiser nets $2,368 for Branson band program
A single day charity wash in Branson, Missouri channeled community traffic into support for local school bands, showing how operators turn wash volume into goodwill.
WashX opens second Baltimore-area wash with rainwater and nano-bubble tech
The membership-based operator debuted its Aberdeen site in Harford County, its second Maryland location since launching in Fallston in 2024.
Heartland Carwash Association plans October roadshow across Minneapolis market
The one-day HCA Carwash Roadshow on October 14 will bus members through manufacturing plants and operating washes around the Minneapolis area.
Speeders opens second Omaha car wash of the year near Casey's
Summit Wash Holdings continues its Midwest push with a new site at 153rd and Q Street, co-located with the Casey's convenience store chain.
Big Dan's opens Temple Terrace wash, its third in Tampa market
The Florida express chain marked the grand opening with free top washes, introductory membership pricing, and a $5,000 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay.
LUV Car Wash hits 20 Los Angeles sites with three-location deal
The operator acquired Vermont Handwash, American Express Car Wash and Century Car Wash, adding to one of the largest express networks in the LA market.
Wild Blue charity wash nets $2,700 for Marshall student musicians
A Missouri car wash teamed with local orchestra and band boosters, combining wash proceeds, a bake sale, and student labor to fund instruments and scholarships.
Simoniz to host Northeast networking celebration ahead of 2026 Carwash Conn-East
The chemical maker will welcome the region's operators to the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City on October 5, the night before the show opens.
