Welcome to the latest edition of CAR WASH Magazine — and, if you are reading this at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam — welcome to the first edition of Car Wash Show Europe!

We are very excited to be bringing car wash operators and suppliers from around the world together for the first event in Europe that puts car wash first. At the time of this writing, we already have more exhibiting car wash companies than any other event in Europe and visitors confirmed from 25 countries on five continents! In addition to our excitement, we are also humbled and thankful for the support that has been given to International Carwash Association from operators and suppliers. Our commitment is to do everything possible to make this first event a smashing success — and the next one even better!

As we head toward 2016, we’ll be sharing some exciting news about new events that we’ll be hosting throughout the year. We’ve imagined new options for car wash professionals to learn, networking and have fun — with plenty of emphasis on fun. One thing we can promise you: It won’t be like anything else you’ve seen from International Carwash Association.

Finally, with the season of thanks soon upon us, I want to thank each of our members and partners for helping make 2016 such a success. From the largest attendance increase in the history of The Car Wash Show, to the launch of Car Wash Show Europe, to our largest membership total in nearly a decade — and more, this past year has certainly been one to remember. Of course, none of those results are possible without the innovation, determination and tenacity of the car wash industry — and it’s that for which we are most thankful.

Sincerely,

Eric Wulf