As published in the International Carwash Association's www.carcarecentral.com, April 2005:

Car Care World Expo 2005 Announces Most Innovative New Product Winner.

When the International Carwash Association reached out to the industry to come and experience the BIG SHOW in San Antonio, it's because we set out to raise the bar to ensure that Car Care World Expo 2005 was the BIGGEST and BEST opportunity to see almost 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment, supplies and services - on nearly four acres of exhibit space. 

"It goes without saying that our industry is always hungry for innovation," explains International Carwash Association Executive Director Mark Thorsby, "Cutting-edge equipment, supplies and services are the driving forces of a growing industry, and we've made it a point this year to emphasize how important new products are to the health and wealth of our industry and its many constituents. It's about providing owners and operators with the latest car care tools and technology they need to achieve greater efficiency and deliver high-quality customer service."

Expo surveys state that 94 percent of past Expo attendees list the opportunity to see new products as their primary reason for attending Car Care World Expo. This year the International Carwash Association added its first ever Most Innovative New Product Contest in which Expo attendees were asked to vote on the product that they felt was the most innovative.

We are pleased to announce that the votes are in. This year's Most Innovative New Products were:

1st Place - Belanger: DuraTrans XD Over-Under Conveyor

2nd Place - TricoShade: Single Post Umbrella

3rd Place - Washing Equipment Technologies: i-Wash

Congratulations to the Winners!