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Modern Car Wash Podcast S1E8: Shane Groff & Dan St-Jacques

MCW Podcast Ep. 8

Dan St-Jacques

innovateIT’s Director of National Sales & Innovation Shane Groff and Marketing Manager Dan St-Jacques recap their experience at the 2021 SCWA Convention & Expo in Forth Worth.

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// A HOFFMAN CAR WASH COMPANY //

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We create high-quality and consistent car wash equipment and solutions
using innovative technology and durable materials

We create high-quality and consistent car wash equipment and solutions using innovative technology and durable materials

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innovation

Thanks to first-in-class innovations and industry-leading technology, you’ll be able to produce an impressive, consistent, clean car for your customers while operating as efficiently as possible.

durability

Our solutions are designed with durability in mind so to withstand the rigors of the unlimited washing world. Our equipment is forged from stainless steel and outfitted with nonproprietary parts.

knowledge

innovateIT was born from more than 50 years of car wash experience. When we couldn’t find the best solutions for our operations we developed them ourselves.

Who We've Helped Shine

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Simoniz Car Wash Products
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About Our Products

innovateIT was born from more than 50 years of car wash experience. When we could not find the best equipment for our operations, we developed it ourselves. Our products are made by car wash operators for car wash operators.

We have combined our many years of experience operating exterior, full service, flex service, in-bay automatic and self-service car washes to develop high-quality and consistent solutions using innovative technology and durable materials.

PRODUCT CATALOG

About Our Products

innovateIT was born from more than 50 years of car wash experience. When we could not find the best equipment for our operations, we developed it ourselves. Our products are made by car wash operators for car wash operators.

We have combined our many years of experience operating exterior, full service, flex service, in-bay automatic and self-service car washes to develop high-quality and consistent solutions using innovative technology and durable materials.

PRODUCT CATALOG
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Our Equipment & Solutions

CONSISTENT, REPEATABLE QUALITY

dispenseIT
Simple, Durable, Consistent Chemical Delivery System for Car Washes of All Sizes
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wheelblastIT
Intuitive, High-Pressure, Consistent Follow-Along Wheel Blaster Designed for High Volume
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blastIT High-Pressure Arch
Simple and Consistent Performing High-Pressure Arch to Online Prepping of Cars
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hangIT
Durable, Precise, Customizable Applicator Arch To Fit Car Washes of all Sizes
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Motor Control Centers
Industry-Leading Motor Control Centers for Car Washes of All Sizes
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washIT Tunnel Controller
Industry-Leading Integrated Car Wash Tunnel Controller
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moveIT Conveyor
Conveyor Built To Withstand The Rigors Of The Unlimited Washing World
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dispenseIT

dispenseIT

Simple, Durable & Precise Chemical Delivery System for Car Washes of All Sizes

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blastIT

blastIT

Adjustable and Consistent Performing High-Pressure Arch For Online Prepping

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wheelblastIT

wheelblastIT

Intuitive, High-Pressure, Follow-Along Wheel Blaster for High Volume

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hangIT

hangIT

Durable, Precise, Customizable & Scalable Chemical Application Arch

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Motor Control Centers

Motor Control Centers

Industry-Leading Motor Control Centers for Car Washes of All Sizes

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moveIT

moveIT

Conveyor Built To Withstand The Unlimited Washing World

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innovateIT's equipment allows us to wash cars more efficiently and safer with some advanced control systems that help put out the best quality car we've ever produced.
Tom Hoffman Jr.Hoffman Car Wash / Owner & CEO
I purchase equipment based on a few factors: durability, design, and most importantly customer service. The innovateIT crew has been with us every step of the way and it provides immense value to our organization.
John Michael FeryBlueBird Car Wash / President & Founder
Flow pressure is a constant battle in the car wash. What the dispenseIT brings to the table is a constant and consistent flow pressure. So as an operator, you’re now getting consistent flow, consistent mixing, and consistent dispersion of your chemicals.
Al WestSimoniz / Northeast Sales Manager
With innovateIT’s Motor Control Centers you get quality, durable cabinets with convenient access to VFDs and motor controls. Built-in safety, wire labels and the detailed wiring manual make it incredibly simple for operators to understand and maintain.
Frank AloSqueaky Clean Car Wash / General Manager

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Modern Car Wash Podcast S1E6: David Melhorn

MCW - David Melhorn

Dan St-Jacques

David Melhorn, General Manager of Kleen Mist Car Washes in Central Pennsylvania, sits down for the latest episode of the Modern Car Wash. David discusses operating a family-owned business, satisfying the car wash needs of a rural population and shifting car wash models to address challenges created by COVID-19 and the current labor market.

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