ARVADA, Colo. -- Mark VII Equipment Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, a leading supplier of innovative solutions for the carwash business worldwide, has announced its next generation of rollover carwash systems, the SoftWash XT and AquaJet XT. Each system leverages the best features of its predecessor while adding unique new features that drive incremental revenue, lower operating costs, increase customer satisfaction and reduce consumption of precious resources. Both have been redesigned from the ground up to achieve a high degree of commonality of parts, ease [image-nocss] of service and lower cost of ownership.
"We're excited to be launching new products at this point in time," said Murray Kennedy, CEO of Mark VII. "In the current economy, many vendors have had to turn their focus to keeping their doors open. But thanks to the global stature of our parent WashTec, we're bringing the results of two years of R&D to market right when the market is in desperate need of innovation."
The SoftWash XT is housed in a new frame with new cosmetics, but it continues to use WashTec's proprietary SofTecs foam material to gently clean and polish even the softest vehicle finishes. New self-adjusting side washers ensure that curved surfaces at the top and bottom of vehicles are thoroughly scrubbed. The K100 controller, introduced in 2006, combines with the a new variable speed drive system to deliver unparalleled flexibility to create wash programs, control speed and ensure optimal cleaning results.
New LED instructional lighting ensures customers are safely guided into position. A new onboard LCD displays customized animated graphics for branding, upselling and cross-selling customers to other profit centers. A new contouring dryer achieves excellent drying results with less electricity consumption than traditional dryers. And for sites with especially tough cleaning conditions, the CombiWash XT and ChoiceWash XT options offer Mark VII's high-pressure turbo technology to create powerful hybrid rollovers.
The AquaJet XT also features a new frame design, but continues to leverage Mark VII's turbo technology and modern chemistry to thoroughly clean vehicles in a touchfree environment. The new system also uses Mark VII's HubScrub, which the company said proves that customers accept brushing as the best way to clean dirty wheels. Pumping plants are available in two sizes to match the throughput needs of the site, with the larger of the two consuming 20% less water than the previous generation, reducing operating costs and conserving resources.
Most of the new features of the SoftWash XT are available on the AquaJet XT as well, including the K100 controller, variable speed drive system, LED lighting, LCD merchandising display and the energy efficient contouring dryer, a first for touchfree rollovers and a benefit for operators looking to reload a bay with a low ceiling height.
Arvada, Colo.-based Mark VII and WashTec AG of Germany have a global installed base of more than 30,000 units and sell a complete line of touchfree and friction rollover, self-serve, truck and tunnel carwash systems, as well as ancillary products and services.
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