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About NCS

National Carwash Solutions is the standout leader among car wash equipment manufacturers in North America. Since 1973, we’ve served the car wash industry with excellence, growing to become the premiere provider of high-quality car wash equipment, full-spectrum car wash service and sustainable chemistry.

A lot has changed since 1973, but our core values remain the same. NCS will always be committed to hard work, quality, and innovation. 

A Legacy of Growth

1973
Ryko

Ryko is one of the first automated car wash equipment manufacturers

1985
Blue Coral

 

Blue Coral® is established, selling exterior and upholstery cleaning products

2005
RainX

 

Rain-X® Complete Surface Protectant launches

2010

CSI launches Ultraflex®, the first line of ultra-concentrated cleaning products

2011
Acquisitions

Hill & Foss
Commercial Washing Systems
Hoss Power

2012
Acquisitions

Tarheel Wash Systems
R.W. Mercer Co.

2014
Acquisition

National Carwash Solutions

2015
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Zep® launches Armor All Professional® Extreme Shine Wax

2016
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Company renamed National Carwash Solutions, strengthening its position as the total car wash systems & solutions provider

2017
Acquisitions

NuLook
Arizona Car Wash Systems
Hi-Performance Wash Systems

2018
Acquisitions

Auto Clean
Badger Land
Complete Car Wash
TSS

2019
Acquisitions

Vacutech
Carwash Solutions

2020
Acquisitions

CSI

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Partnered with Berkshire

2021
Acquisitions

Carwash Services of Arizona
Big Man
West Coast
Carolina Pride
Cleanedge
Zep Vehicle Care/PurClean
Baywatch
Mondo

2022
Acquisitions

Rockyview

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Clean Touch and Vehicle Care brands become NCS Chemistry

2023
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NCS celebrates 50 years of carwash industry innovation!

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For 50 years NCS has steadily grown organically and through acquisitions. Today we’re the leader among car wash equipment manufacturers in North America. Look to NCS for trusted brands in commercial carwash equipment and cleaning solutions.