According to Ruud Hennep, co-founder and owner of BGW Advies, Legionella prevention does not always receive the attention it deserves in the transport sector. Particularly at car washes and lorry wash facilities, good water management is essential to minimise the risks of Legionella growth, with all the consequences that entails.
Registration for the Shine Car Wash Summit Central Europe 2026 is now open. On 28 and 29 October, the car wash industry will gather at PGE Narodowy, the national stadium in Warsaw, Poland. Anyone wishing to attend these two days packed with knowledge, innovation and networking can register now.
It was quite a few years ago now that, during a ContrAll anniversary celebration, I first heard the term ‘grid congestion’ mentioned in a speech, and that tackling that problem would be a huge challenge. In fact, it was already too late by then. The electrification of our national vehicle fleet was already being heavily…
The Truckland site in Lansingerland is home to a brand-new HSC stationary high-pressure cleaner. The decision to choose this high-pressure washer did not come out of the blue. When the Imbema stationary high-pressure washer in Velsen needed replacing after more than twenty-five years, one thing was certain for Truckland: the new unit had to offer…
A car always needs washing: that simple realisation was enough for Chris Müller to set up a completely new car wash alongside the A4. At Washers Clever Carwash in Den Hoorn, it’s all about quality, from recycled wash water to a scent experience designed to build customer loyalty to the brand.
The Mobility Energy Expo returns to the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November. This year, the event combines a dynamic exhibition floor with revamped themed zones and knowledge theatres, where visitors can attend workshops, panel discussions and informative sessions.
Basic Wash has acquired Carwash Hedel in Gelderland and converted the site to a fully unmanned operation. With the acquisition of the car wash, situated next to an unmanned TotalEnergies petrol station, Basic Wash has once again added a branch to its nationwide network.
It is becoming increasingly important for petrol stations to develop additional sources of revenue alongside traditional fuel sales. Car care products are playing a growing role in this. Stipt is seeing demand for this product category increase and is therefore continuing to invest in product development, distribution and support for retail outlets. At the Mobility…
The Avia Xpress service station on Verzetslaan in Purmerend has been nominated for the 2026 Arie Keppler Prize, a biennial North Holland award for environmental quality. From 104 entries, the jury selected eleven projects, including the service station with its car repair workshop.