INDUSTRY DIRT A look around the cleaning equipment world for news and notes of interest Send your company news and press releases to drewruble@gmail.com New website unveiled by Kleen-Rite CETA/PWNA co-conference set for Nevada in 2020 Columbia, PA-based Kleen-Rite Corp. announced the launch of its improved e-commerce website in December 2019. The property, kleen-ritecorp.com, includes new and redesigned features to optimize the user experience, save time shopping, and place orders quickly. Web pages will load faster than before on all devices. “Our customers want shopping to be quick and easy,” stated Kleen-Rite vice president Keith Lutz. “The new site will have industry leading speed and be easier than ever to use. Whether you’re at your desk or on your phone, we want the customer experience to be exceptional.” Customers can now log in to their accounts on phones using a thumbprint or facial recognition. Once logged in, it’s easy to create a “favorites” list of products, and move some or all products into the shopping cart with a click of a button once ready to buy. Adding personal information, order notes, and PO #s into the shopping cart is easier than before for a streamlined checkout process. The improved “order summary” section comprehensively breaks down costs before buying. Be sure to sign up for the new Kleen-Rite Rewards Club to earn rewards points on every purchase, and redeem points for Kleen Kash discounts and free shipping offers. Again in 2020, the Cleaning Equipment Trade Association (CETA) and the Power <strong>Wash</strong>ers of North America (PWNA) will co-locate their annual meeting. In 2020, the co-location will happen October 22-25 in “the biggest little city in America,” Reno, Nevada. The 2020 event will represent the third straight year the two organizations will co-locate their annual meetings. Both CETA and PWNA share a common goal of promoting the industry, and moving it forward. Co-located shows allow members of both associations greater networking opportunities and business opportunities. Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, and contractors at a single venue has proven to be an incredible catalyst for advancing the entire industry. PowerClean 2020 will feature the industry’s leading exhibitors, equipment training, seminars, networking, and fun. While both associations will remain independent and have events on their own, CETA and PWNA feel that these two great associations can combine efforts to work towards a common goal: Two Teams. One Vision. Advancing the industry forward. Hydra-Flex Announces New Line of Jetting Nozzles Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-based Hydra-Flex, Inc., manufacturer of innovative fluid handling equipment, announced the worldwide release of a new line of nozzles designed specifically for jetting applications – the Reaper Rotating Jetting Nozzle, in the fall of 2019. With its improved impingement and stream quality, these nozzles allow the operator to complete the job, on average, two times faster than with competitor nozzles. Designed for durability, these heavy-duty nozzles are constructed with stainless steel housings and tungsten carbide wear nozzle tips and seats to withstand harsh environments and provide longer life than ceramic nozzles. The Reaper’s rotating front jet is a zero-degree, straight water stream that blasts at up to 4000 PSI while rotating at an optimal speed to form a 24 or 30-degree cone of coverage. Optimized stream quality results in greater impingement, allowing you to use one tool for various applications (cutting, cleaning, removal, etc.). Reaper’s four rear jets create a 20-degree angle for maximum thrusting power. “We are very excited to bring our rotating nozzle technology to the jetting industry,” stated Mike Tonies, director of industrial sales at Hydra-Flex. “A great deal of time and energy was put into working with contractors to understand how to design an innovative tool to improve their everyday work in the field. After considerable testing and feedback, we believe the Reaper will become a must have tool in the field for professionals who value quality and performance.” Hydra-Flex, Inc. was founded in 2002 with a principle focus on “finding a better way” to manufacture innovative fluid handling products for the vehicle wash industry, including chemical dispensing systems and high-pressure nozzles. Building on that expertise, Hydra-Flex products are now used in multiple industries including hydro-excavation, industrial cleaning, and jetting. Due to these innovations and rapid growth, Hydra-Flex has earned spots on the 2014-2019 Inc. 5000 lists, 2015- 2019 Fast 50, named a Top Inventor by Twin Cities Business, and has won Best in Class and Best New Product Design in the Minnesota Manufacturing Awards. 18 | PRESSURE WASH NEWS | VOL. 2, NO. 1 | WINTER 2020
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