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INNOVATIONS Introducing new & improved products for professional auto, boat & motorcycle detailers. New website from Belanger Belanger has introduced a completely redesigned and improved website that’s located at belangerinc. com. The new mobile-responsive site was developed to provide customers with a more user-friendly design that allows easy access to critical technical resources, as well as helpful educational materials. The new site also aligns the Belanger brand with the image standards of the newly formed OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions business unit. “Creating one effective eco-system for car wash solutions is a contributing factor to the success of our new vehicle wash brand,” said Gary Campbell, General Manager for OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions, which includes Belanger and PDQ. “A new Belanger site that provides the same intuitive experience as our other OPW business unit pages is a major step in improving purchasing, service and education for our vehicle wash customers.” Aside from new branding and an updated design, the Belanger website houses an expansive resource library of technical guides, product literature and helpful videos for distributors to deepen their knowledge of the products and enhance customer support. To expedite and simplify the user journey, the site also features these user experience improvements: • Improved navigation featuring a more intuitive menu system • Improved search functionality to make narrowing down and finding relevant results easier • Cleaner layout that puts key content first and guides users to their desired destination in fewer clicks Leather wipes and interior detailer from Griot’s Garage Griot’s Garage now offers a leather wipe called Leather 3-in-1 Wipes. The wipes condition and protect newer leather in one quick, easy step. Its rich conditioners penetrate leather grain to moisturize, soften, and keep leather looking, feeling, and smelling factory fresh. Advanced polymers create a stain-resistant barrier to protect against UV damage, premature aging, and cracking. Griot’s Garage is also offering a new Interior Detailer. Powered by aerosol, this product makes quick work of dust, dirt, G&G Industrial Lighting announces the release of the new VPX Industrial Vaporsealed LED Linear, a low-profile, waterproof solution for harsh environments. The VPX is driverless, seamless and IP68 rated. Its compact 1” round housing is permanently sealed and requires no assembly. This vaportight reduces the risk of failure by more than 80% in comparison to traditional models. The VPX was derived from a need for a high efficiency vaportight that is able to withstand prolonged exposure to harsh environments without the need for assembly or maintenance. A seamless extruded housing provides IP68 ingress protection along with excellent chemical and UV resistance without the use of clips, gaskets or seals. By creating a completely sealed housing, the VPX prevents any risk of water intrusion and will and fingerprints imparting a natural look and protection from harmful UV rays on all surfaces, including audio/navigation screens. Interior Detailer’s anti-static technology resists dust build up on interior surfaces. Interior Detailer’s aerosol delivery is especially beneficial for nav screens because it is a dryer application which protects sensitive electronics from moisture accumulation. It delivers a natural, crisp, streak-free, original OEM finish with no greasy feel or residue. It is also silicone free and leaves a cabin smelling citrus fresh and clean. Lighting for harsh environments from G&G not collect debris. By also eliminating the need for a traditional LED driver, VPX is able to connect directly to AC line voltage to drive the LEDs, resulting in higher efficiency, smaller size, longer life and greater reliability. By removing the power source, the overall size of the fixture is significantly decreased, resulting in a much smaller footprint with a lumen density of 150 lumens per cubic inch. The VPX incorporates the highest quality components and the latest LED technology to achieve an efficiency of over 120 lumens per watt and 1250 lumens per foot. G&G’s lighting products are proudly Made in America, all of which are engineered, tested, manufactured, assembled and shipped from one facility in Clifton Park, New York. New website from ColorBond ColorBond is offering a new website to provide customers with the best online experience. The new website was designed to improve the customer experience and is now more convenient for people to shop with their phone. The navigation is now easier, it’s easier to find a paint color and the website uploads faster. The visual appeal is improved as well. According to ColorBond web developer, Dennis Miller, “We constantly review what our customers need and found the user-friendliness of the website was becoming an issue when viewed on mobile devices. It has been designed to be primarily viewed on desktop or laptop computers. Now, with over fifty percent of our customers viewing the website on a mobile device we needed a responsive website that was mobile as well as desktop friendly. As well, the graphics and layout of the website in general had become dated.” 14 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | VOL. 4, NO. 3 • SUMMER 2019
AutoCareForum.com gets new look, features The popular website, AutoCareForum, managed by Self Serve Car Wash News Publisher Jackson Vahaly, has been updated and features a new website address, features and look. The online forum, which has been around since 1996, has about 14,000 threads and over 121,000 posts. The forum’s new address is carwashforum.com. It is now a lot more modern, and user-friendly, especially when used through a mobile device. CSI ® Introduces Ultra Presoak UF224, an Ultra concentrated high foaming presoak designed for high performance cleaning. Cleaning Systems, Inc. (CSI) of De Pere, Wisconsin is pleased to introduce a new product, Ultra Presoak UF224. This is an ultra-concentrated high performance All-In-One liquid alkaline presoak for all types of car washes. UF224 was developed with unique surfactant matrix, organic builder, and powerful solvent for the best performance in car wash cleaning. The ideal ratio of surfactant / builder / solvent in the product assures the best cleaning performance, in multiple car wash cleaning situations, with attractive foam presentation for customer appeal and economics. This product has great compatibility to other alkaline products, surfactant blends, and extenders utilizing it in various environments. It has proven to be very effective in overcoming some water hardness and continuing to perform at a high level. It is perfect for Touchless Automatics, Presoak Arches, Prep Guns in Tunnel Applications, and Presoak and High-Pressure Soap in self-serve car washes. Ultra Presoak UF224 is a presoak that delivers optimum coverage to the surface and ensures safety and great cleaning effectiveness to the vehicle. Learn more at https://www.cleaningsystemsinc.com/product/ultra-presoak-224/. Please contact your Regional Sales Manager or Customer Service at 920-337-2175 or customerservice@cleaningsystemsinc.com with any questions. October 17 th - 20 th , 2019 Thursday-Sunday Charleston, South Carolina 2019 CETA and PWNA will co-locate their trade show again this year. The two associations coming together will bring incredible opportunities for attendees. While both associations will remain independent and have events on their own, CETA and PWNA share one goal: Two Teams. One Vision. Advancing the industry forward. CETA Host Hotel The Embassy Suites by HILTON Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center 5055 International Boulevard North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 843.747.1882 Just 2 miles from the Charleston International Airport (CHS) Register Today! Visit www.ceta.org for a Registration form or email info@ceta.org Business Meeting, Opening Reception,Seminars, Trade Show, Women of CETA, and celebrating all in one facility! Members Only! Not a member? Contact CETA today! Visit www@ceta.org Call 800.441.0111 Email info@ceta.org REGISTER NOW! for 2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Humorous Motivational Speaker Charles Marshall If You’re Going to Lead, You Need to COACH Strengthening Your Influence, Effectiveness, and Impact as a Leader & “Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning” Relieving Stress Through the Power of Laughter POWERCLEAN 2019 Golf Tournament Friday, Oct 18th, 2019 8:00am Shot Gun Start Great Prizes | Wonderful Atmosphere & Includes Lunch! Register Today www.ceta.org Limited Exhibit Space Available! Your Industry Trade Show | Working for you all year long The ONLY Trade Show with the Top Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Distributors in the Industry. • Member only event-(all attendees are members of the Industry) • Awesome Give-Aways • Outdoor Demos • Technical Updates for the Industry • Opportunities to Network with members of the Industry • Best Opening Reception in the Industry - Opening Reception Sponsored in part by GENERAL PUMP Women of CETA 11th Annual Meeting & Luncheon Date: Friday, October 18th, 2019 Time: 11am - 1pm Location: Embassey Suites Meeting Rm 4 Come join the Women of CETA to celebrate its 11th Annual Meeting. It’s a forum where we can visit, enjoy fellowship, and have fun! Register Today www.ceta.org POWERCLEAN 2019 IT’S A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT For complete show details visit www@ceta.org Call 800.441.0111 Email info@ceta.org VOL. 4, NO. 3 • SUMMER 2019 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | 15
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