Table of Contents
September 2009 Volume 33 Number 9
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Cover Story
Soundthealarm .................
36 A carwash operator shares his experiences and advice for preventing crime, recovering damages and seeking justice.
Features
Green & Clean
Shades of green................................................
14
The definitions of green cleaning are as varied as the color itself;
our experts explain the science behind the terms and identify certification programs that can work for your wash.
Operational Success
NRCC celebrates 20 years .............................
16
Find out what's in store when the Northeast Regional
Carwash Convention kicks off in Atlantic City this October.
Equipment/Supply focus
Prevention and preservation ..............................
20
Discover the benefits of a Preventive Maintenance Plan — or
PMP — and how you can improve your plan today.
Conveyor Hot Topics
PC&D’s Top 50 List.............................................
24
You’ve waited all year; now the results! Professional Carwashing & Detailing lists the country’s largest conveyor
carwash operators and interviews two key players to learn their
secrets to success.
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Coming up...
October
• Controlling costs, maintaining quality
• Improving wash water quality
• The 2009 Detail Operations Benchmark Report
November
• Dryers and doors
• Case studies in excellence
• Keeping your conveyor secure