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4 2008-2009 Industry Source Book
Tim Matthews,
Clayton, NC
With higher-value products, the right training to sell those products, a great name and the
support to back it up, they provide all the tools you need to succeed and operate more
efficiently from day one. That’s what you get with the right brand, the total package.
For your CITGO Fast Lube packet, contact Dave Kunkel at 1-800-99-CITGO, ext. 4106,
or dkunkel@citgo.com.
BARBARA TINSLEY
Associate Publisher_______________ x206
btinsley@noln.net
ELISEO TORRES
Index of Products 43 n
Advertising Sales/
Circulation Director_______________ x210
eliseo.torres@noln.net
Index of Websites 48 n
JANET HALL
Office Manager_ _________________ x201
Supplier Showcase 51 n
janet.hall@noln.net
TAMMY WILLIAMS
Hot Products 57 n
Staff Writer/
Production Assistant______________ x203
tammy.williams@noln.net
Top 30 Fast Lube Chains 60 n
MAI NGUYEN
Circulation Assistant______________ x208
Fast Lube Operators Survey: Selected Results 62 n
mai.nguyen@noln.net
BETHANY HURT
Staff Assistant_ __________________ x209
OEM Service Website List 65 n
bethany.hurt@noln.net
Connect.
Inside these pages is the answer to a question every fast lube operator has asked him or herself
from time to time: “Where do I find ______?”
Well, from aboveground storage tanks to windshield wiper blades, you’ll find companies
ready to cater to your every business need. We’ve listed the companies alphabetically in the
“Manufacturers & Distributors” section, and we’ve also listed the companies under each type of
product they offer in the “Index of Products” section.
But in addition to this handy information, we’ve also included other features, including a com-
prehensive industry “Index of Websites” and an “Industry Data” center that features selected
data from our TOPS in the Industry ranking and Fast Lube Operators Survey. We’ve also created
a technical information resource listing and a listing of OEM service websites.
New this year in the “Industry Data” center are the Supplier Showcase and Hot Products sec-
tions. The Supplier Showcase profiles of some of the fast lube industry’s leading companies.
Here one can find information such as the company’s mission and vision statements, as well as
other interesting tidbits. Featured in the Hot Products section are some of this year's hottest-
selling products, complete with a description, photo and how to get more information about
each one.
We hope you find this year's Industry Source Book a handy desk reference tool.
Manufacturers &
Distributors
Manufacturers & Distributors
303 PRODUCTS, INC. Toll Free: 800-328-3783 www.a1webcams.com
Contact: Roger Dyer Phone: 612-866-2555
PO Box 966 Fax: 612-866-2562 A1 Webcams develops and provides custom
Palo Cedro, CA 96073 surveillance systems for businesses such as lube
Toll Free: 800-223-4303 www.aokequipment.com shops and carwashes. Using our digital video
Phone: 530-549-5617 hardware and software, A1 Webcams’ systems
Fax: 530-549-5577 A-OK Equipment has over 25 years of carwashing can be easily installed for big savings.
expertise. Manufacturing self-serve and touch-
www.303products.com less automatic carwash equipment. A-OK is a
true leader in the carwashing industry. AAPEX SHOW (WT GLASGOW)
303 Instant Windshield Washer Tablets. Each Contact: AAPEX Show Managers
tablet makes one gallon of quality windshield 10829 W 163rd Place
cleaner. Add to water. Retail - five tablet card. A.C.T./LIQUID RESINS INT’L, LTD. Orland Park, IL 60467
Bulk - 25 tablet tubes. Contact: Tony Reed Phone: 708-226-1300
4295 N Holly Rd.
Olney, IL 62450 www.aapexshow.com
76 LUBRICANTS Toll Free: 800-458-2098
Contact: Autumn Holcomb Phone: 618-392-3590 The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
600 N Dairy Ashford Fax: 618-392-3202 (AAPEX) is the world’s largest business-to-busi-
Houston, TX 77079 ness event. AAPEX will take place November
Toll Free: 800-435-7761 www.liquidresins.com 4-6, 2008, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas,
Phone: 832-486-2836 Nevada.
Fax: 832-486-2886 Leading windshield repair supply house offering
windshield repair kits, resins, UV curing lamps,
www.76lubricants.com drills, drill bits, etc. Autoglass repair claims pro- ABC EQUIPMENT COMPANY
cessing also available. Windshield repair training Contact: Ismael Basha
LUBE SHOP is a fast lube program designed to and certification offered. 11450 Stephens Rd.
help operators of fast lube, carwash and gasoline Warren, MI 48089
outlets enhance their current business or build a Toll Free: 800-682-7446
successful quick lube operation. A1 WEBCAMS, INC. Phone: 586-427-0070
Contact: Matt Trujillo Fax: 586-427-0076
3525 Enterprise Dr.
A DANIEL ENTERPRISES Anaheim, CA 92807 www.tsscws.com
Contact: Dan Tyransky Toll Free: 800-616-7986
38342 Western Parkway #9 Phone: 714-688-7986 Manufacturer and supplier of lube center equip-
Willoughby, OH 44094 Fax: 714-688-7989 ment. Safety walk/easy slide pit covers, menu
Toll Free: 866-599-5335
Phone: 440-975-9821
Fax: 866-599-5336
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Manufacturers & Distributors
signs, full-color graphics, full-aluminum fabrica- with the best products at the most Fax: 714-444-1396
tion, computer consoles, catwalks, footstools, competitive prices. Banners, flags,
rolling drain pans, toolboards, oil filter shelving,
merchandise shelving and much more. inflatables and advertising innova- www.aecgroup.net
tions like the Aire Vue. We set the bar.
Manufacturer of Advantage
ABOVE ALL ADVERTISING, INC. See our ad this page. Engineering technologically
Contact: Gary Aires
Toll Free: 866-552-2683 advanced and easy to use enhanced
Phone: 858-549-2226 ADVANCED LUBRICATION SPECIALTIES, INC. fluid maintenance equipment.
Fax: 858-777-3537 Contact: Glenn D. Krasley Engine flushing, coolant exchange,
420 Imperial Court ATF exchange, fuel system service
www.abovealladvertising.net Bensalem, PA 19020
Toll Free: 800-331-7884
(gasoline and diesel), power steering
Flex Blade advertising banners, inflatable adver- Phone: 215-244-2114 fluid exchange and brake fluid service
tising, Aire Vue displays, signage, banners and Fax: 215-352-0141 apparatus. Approved and extensively
much, much more. used by national oil companies, fran-
www.advancedlubes.com
chise dealerships and the quick lube
ACTION PUMP CO. Advanced Lubrication is one of the largest industry. Manufacturer of nationally
Contact: Marty Barrett independent lubricant manufacturers in the recognized private label equipment.
170 Chicago St. Northeast, specializing in all types of automotive,
Cary, IL 60013 diesel and industrial lubricants. We do private-
Toll Free: 800-273-6900 label motor oil, too. AEGIS TOOLS INTERNATIONAL
Phone: 847-516-3636 Contact: James Huberty
Fax: 847-516-0033 PO Box 259688
ADVANCED RESULTS COMPANY Madison, WI 53725-9688
www.actionpump.com Contact: Arkady Dorf Toll Free: 888-247-6000
Toll Free: 800-272-9898 Phone: 608-274-9254
Oil pumps, meters, drum plugs, waste oil pumps, Phone: 408-446-1354 Fax: 608-274-9395
hand pumps, air operated pumps and oil ratio Fax: 408-986-0125
pumps. www.aegistools.com
The Power Drain Plug System removes more of
the used oil and harmful particles which can Celebrating 25 years of excellence, AEGIS Tools
ADS 4 AUTO, INC. cause excessive engine wear. It eliminates wear International is renowned for top-quality auto
Contact: Adam Daniels to the pan due to regular oil changes. glass repair and replacement products.
Phone: 858-530-8111
Fax: 858-408-4956 AEC GROUP, INC. AFTEC ANTIFREEZE TECHNOLOGIES
Contact: Michael Lau Contact: Tom Wetts
www.ads4auto.com 3600 W Carriage Dr. N7248 Clearview Court
Seymour, WI 54165
Santa Ana, CA 92704 Toll Free: 800-711-1120
Ads For Auto, Inc. is a premier supplier Toll Free: 877-906-1395 Phone: 920-833-7475
of visual advertising. We supply you Phone: 714-444-1395 Fax: 920-833-7475
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Manufacturers & Distributors
AUTOMOTIVE FILTER CORPORATION AOCA is the trade association serving BALCRANK PRODUCTS, INC.
Contact: Dennis Kua the fast lube industry. The associa- Contact: Paige Higginbotham
Toll Free: 800-800-8577 115 Reems Creek Rd.
Fax: 888-880-3488 tion offers many educational oppor- Weaverville, NC 28787
tunities for lube technicians, manag- Toll Free: 800-747-5300
www.afcfilter.com ers and owners. The AOCA Annual Phone: 828-645-2237
Convention & Fast Lube Expo is the Fax: 800-763-0840
Supplying the quick lube industry since 1994.
We carry a complete line of filters, chemicals/ largest event in the industry and offers www.balcrank.com
additives, wiper blades, serpentine belts, drain many chances to network, learn and
plugs and other shop supplies shipped from our discover new products and services. Balcrank Products has been designing and manu-
strategically located warehouses. facturing quality lubrication equipment for over
100 years. Since 1906, we have produced quality
AUTONETTV pumps, reels, control handles, drains and acces-
AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE Contact: Sean Whiffen sories for the automotive, industrial and com-
345 S 500 E mercial marketplaces.
ASSOCIATION (AOCA)
American Fork, UT 84003
Contact: Steve Christie Toll Free: 877-642-3555
12810 Hillcrest Ste. 221 Phone: 801-492-9900
Dallas, TX 75230 Fax: 801-492-0199 BAYNETS SAFETY SYSTEMS
Toll Free: 800-331-0329 Contact: Dani Bowser
Phone: 972-458-9468
www.autonettv.com 226 Upton Rd.
Fax: 972-458-9539 Colchester, CT 06415
AutoNetTV is television programming that edu-
cates and entertains customers who wait for Toll Free: 800-331-0731
www.aoca.org their service to be complete; acts as a full-time Phone: 860-537-1414
salesperson, motivating customers to obtain Fax: 860-537-7393
additional services.
www.baynets.com
www.worldresourceltd.com
www.thebeltworks.com
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Manufacturers & Distributors
www.run-rite.com La Quinta, CA 92253 www.ceclighting.com
Phone: 760-771-4149
C.A.T. Products, Inc. (RUN-RITE) is the leader in Fax: 760-771-4768 Global manufacturing company with product
professional automotive preventative mainte- lines that include light bulbs (both halogen and
nance products. We provide specialty cleaners, www.harvsconsulting.com miniature), turn signal flashers, thermal and elec-
treatments, lubricants and equipment to the tronic, circuit breakers, fluorescent lamps, LED
professionally installed automotive service and Consulting to the carwashing and oil lube indus- miniature bulbs and various sockets.
quick lube markets. tries for the past 24 years. Owned and operated
32 locations in the past 50 years. Provides con-
sulting services nationwide in every phase of site CHAMPION BRANDS, LLC
C.G. ENTERPRISES AUTOMOTIVE, INC. selection, developing, building, marketing and Contact: Rick Pereles
Contact: Gary Grave opening a facility. 1001 Golden Dr.
300 Matchedash St. S Unit C Clinton, MO 64735
Orillia, ON L3V 4X3 Canada Toll Free: 800-821-5693
Toll Free: 800-565-9743 Phone: 660-885-8151
Phone: 705-327-9058 CASTROL/BP LUBRICANTS USA, INC. Fax: 660-885-2867
Fax: 705-327-7790 1500 Valley Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470 www.championbrands.com
www.cgenterprises.com
Toll Free: 888-227-8765 Supplier of premium fuel additives, lubricants
Oil drain plugs, gaskets, breather elements, fuel and chemical treatments for the automotive,
and air filters, transmission and differential plugs, www.castrol.com heavy truck, marine and commercial vehicle
hose clamps, grease fittings, tire valve exten- industries; private label and Champion branded.
sions and caps, assortments, oil filters, wrenches,
tools, etc.
Castrol, a BP Lubricants brand, mar-
kets premium lubricants and busi- CHAMPION LABORATORIES, INC.
ness-building programs directly to Contact: Averi Goodman
CALIFORNIA SCENTS independent lube operators, new
Contact: David Porcelli 200 S 4th St.
18850 Von Karman Ave Ste. 200
car dealers and leading retailers. Our Albion, IL 62806
Irvine, CA 92612-1586 brands include: Castrol GTX – pre- Toll Free: 800-851-3641
Toll Free: 800-201-2700 mium conventional motor oil; Castrol Phone: 618-445-5410
Phone: 949-475-1100 GTX High-Mileage – for vehicles with
Fax: 949-475-1111 Fax: 800-545-1508
over 75,000 miles; Castrol SYNTEC
www.californiascents.com BLEND – added level of synthetic pro- www.champlabs.com
tection; and Castrol SYNTEC – full syn-
Fresh ideas in air fresheners. A unique assort- thetic, premium motor oil.
ment of long-lasting sprays, paper, solids and Champion Laboratories, Inc. is the
gels available. Choose from a variety of versatile, world’s largest private filter manu-
colorful display options – sure to generate incre- CAT PUMPS - HIGH PRESSURE facturer and maker of high-quality
mental sales. PUMPS & SYSTEMS automotive, heavy duty, air, fuel,
Contact: Darla Jean Thompson
1681 94th Lane NE
transmission and other specialty fil-
CAM2 INTERNATIONAL, LLC Minneapolis, MN 55449 ters. Champion provides superior fil-
Contact: John Horstman Phone: 763-780-5440 ter coverage along with world class
PO Box 1119 Fax: 763-780-2958
Evergreen, CO 80437
service and capabilities. Champion
Toll Free: 800-338-2262 www.catpumps.com
Laboratories, Inc. - The Name Behind
Phone: 303-679-2507 The Brands You Know!
CAT Pumps - self-service and automatic carwash
www.cam2.com pumps and custom pumping systems. Featuring
310S sleeved manifold pump and our popular CHEMICAL PROFESSIONALS, INC.
CAM2 has a 30-year, race-proven history as a 1540E, 2530, 3535, 3545 and 6760 for automatic Contact: Dan Day
high-quality full-line lubricants company. CAM2 vehicle and truck wash systems. 12305 World Trade Dr., C A 136
employs a no-nonsense, best-value pricing pro- San Diego, CA 92128
gram on lubes, chemicals, antifreeze and clean- Toll Free: 800-662-3544
ers. If you want to save money on quality prod- CEC INDUSTRIES Phone: 858-748-6329
ucts, call us today: 800-338-2262. Contact: Ken Ballowe Fax: 858-748-0021
599 Bond St.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 www.chem-pro.com
CAR WASH/OIL LUBE CONSULTANTS Toll Free: 800-572-4168
Contact: Harvey M. Miller Phone: 847-821-1199 Only manufacturer of Blue Magic windshield
79-498 Cetrino Fax: 847-821-1144 washer fluid, a high-tech formula of synthet-
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Manufacturers & Distributors
Fax: 631-467-2683 The only supplier of SMARTPRINT – CONOCO, INC.
the toughest thermal printer in the Contact: Autumn Holcomb
600 N Dairy Ashford
www.coloniallabel.com industry. Best source for in-stock and Houston, TX 77079
custom labels. Fully staffed customer Toll Free: 800-255-9556
Colonial Label provides a Thermal service department ready to help you. Phone: 832-486-2836
Transfer Printing System for “return Call today. Fax: 832-486-2886
for service” labels. The printer comes www.conocolubricants.com
with 66 pre-programmed messages See our ad front of first tab.
or you can design your own. We also LUBE SHOP is a fast lube program designed to
have a Windows-based printer that help operators of fast lube, carwash and gasoline
COMPLETE LUBE SUPPLY outlets enhance their current business or build a
will connect to any Windows-based Contact: John P. Vanderlaan successful quick lube operation.
PC. The labels are fade-resistant. Call 118 Shorting Rd.
Scarborough, ON M1S 3S4 Canada
today for a demo CD. Toll Free: 800-461-0781 CONOCOPHILLIPS
Phone: 416-335-1070 Contact: Autumn Holcomb
See our ad page 21. Fax: 416-335-1073 600 N Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 74004
www.completelube.com Toll Free: 800-766-0050
COLORADO PETROLEUM Phone: 832-486-2836
Contact: Ted Hurtt Complete Lube Supply is Canada’s only one-stop Fax: 832-486-2886
4080 Globeville Rd. supplier to the quick lube industry. Our product
Denver, CO 80216 lines include: Golden Touch, Oil Eater, TX7, Dayco www.conocophillipslubricants.com
Toll Free: 800-580-4080 Belts and many more.
Phone: 303-294-0302 LUBE SHOP is a fast lube program designed to
Fax: 303-294-9128 help operators of fast lube, carwash and gasoline
COMPUTEL, INC. outlets enhance their current business or build a
www.colopetro.com Contact: Shimon Meiler successful quick lube operation.
26 Springs Dr.
Seventy-five year-old, multi-location indepen- Melville, NY 11747
dent lubricant manufacturer and multi-line Phone: 631-667-4738 CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS
major oil distributor specializing in private-label Fax: 631-491-5483 Contact: David Heiman
lubricants, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, Toll Free: 877-274-8265
chemicals and fuel additives. www.computel.org Phone: 936-756-7731
Fax: 936-756-7766
SciLube LSW is the only fully integrated, Windows-
COLUMBIA WASTE OIL BOILERS based software solution for the fast lube, carwash www.containmentsolutions.com
Contact: Mike Bonjo and convenience industries. SciLube LSW will
Phone: 610-323-2700 work in a single location or in large multi-store Containment Solutions manufactures non-cor-
Fax: 610-323-7292 locations and franchisee corporations. rosive underground fiberglass storage tanks and
aboveground steel tanks. We also offer oil/water
www.columbiaboiler.com separators, accessories and more. Visit us on the
Waste oil boilers and furnaces, radiant heating
COMPUTER FORMS, INC. web.
supplies, gas and oil boilers. Real boilers built by PO Box 23456
boiler makers since 1936. Portland, OR 97281 COXREELS
Toll Free: 800-547-8027 Contact: Customer Service
Phone: 503-620-4433 6720 S Clementine Court
COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS, INC. Fax: 503-620-0277 Tempe, AZ 85283-4323
1765 N Juniper Toll Free: 800-269-7335
Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Phone: 480-820-6396
www.computerforms.biz Fax: 480-820-5132
Toll Free: 800-331-4438
Phone: 918-258-6502 Computer Forms has provided the www.coxreels.com
Fax: 918-251-8223 fast lube industry with high-quality Coxreels manufactures heavy-duty industrial-
products, great service, unmatched grade hose, cord and cable reels of the highest
www.cgilink.com value for over 30 years and all prod- quality. High, low and medium pressure for air,
ucts are backed by our 100 percent water, oil, lubricant, grease, etc.
The preferred supplier of automotive satisfaction guarantee.
service labels, printers and supplies.
CSI COMMUNICATOR
Contact: David Merrell
8080 Corporate Blvd.
Plain City, OH 43064
Toll Free: 800-343-0641
Phone: 614-873-9830
Fax: 614-873-9834
www.csicommunicator.com
www.ctatools.com
CUSTOM FRESHENERS
Contact: Ken Flower
423 Knapp St.
Fremont, OH 43420
Toll Free: 888-241-9109
Phone: 888-241-9109
Fax: 888-283-4085
www.customfresheners.com
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Manufacturers & Distributors
Full line of quality Cyclo-branded service chemi- PO Box 1231 PO Box 20755
cals including cleaners, lubricants, additives, spe- Albany, GA 31702 Portland, OR 97294
ciality products and Rally, Rain Dance and No Toll Free: 800-333-9179 Toll Free: 800-284-0123
7-branded appearance products. Also Tanner’s Phone: 229-435-7765 Phone: 503-251-2955
Preserve for leather. Fax: 229-435-5189 Fax: 503-251-5975
www.darseyoil.com www.detailplus.com
D & M RE, LLC (AUTO & LUBE CENTERS/
We distribute Shell Lubricants, Kendall, CITGO, Manufacturer of conveyorized carwash and auto
CARWASH BUILDINGS) MYSTIK, Castrol and our own line, Durable. We detailing systems, equipment, chemicals, sup-
Contact: Don Rennie carry all major brands in stock. Also chemicals, plies, training and consulting.
12730 Spectrim Lane Bldg. C antifreeze, grease and additives.
Midlothian, VA 23112
DEVON LUBE CENTER EQUIPMENT
Toll Free: 888-438-9787 DEALER CONCEPTS Contact: Mark Cawthon
Phone: 804-739-6350 Contact: Andrew Wolfe PO Box 270514
Fax: 804-739-6357 3080 Orchard Lake Rd. Ste. J Oklahoma City, OK 73137-0514
Keego Harbor, MI 48320-1269 Toll Free: 800-468-1970
Toll Free: 866-438-4332 Phone: 405-943-3881
www.carwashandlubebuildings.com Fax: 248-681-0801 Fax: 405-943-3882
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Manufacturers & Distributors
FILPAC coolant exchanger/flusher, power Oil, air, cabin, breather and fuel filters for all
Contact: Matt Callahan steering, brake flusher and nitrogen cars. Tune-up parts for all cars. Quality, fit and
14330 Carmenita Rd. function!
Norwalk, CA 90650 generator.
Toll Free: 800-290-1577
Fax: 888-693-9077 FOREMAN CO., INC.
Contact: Dean Foreman
www.filpacproducts.com FLORIDA PLASTICS INTERNATIONAL 4217 Hwy. 49 W
Contact: Mark James Springfield, TN 37172
Fifteen years of inventory management! With 10200 S. Kedzie Ave. Toll Free: 866-384-8968
the cost of business rising, let Filpac help reduce Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone: 615-384-8968
your cost-of-goods and help you make more Toll Free: 800-499-0400 Fax: 615-384-8919
money this year. Quality, integrity and reliability Phone: 708-876-1207
is our motto! Fax: 708-499-4620 Factory direct marketing system supports you
with wipers, lighting, filters and more at great
www.fpisigns.com savings. No need to sacrifice quality when you
FIRELAKE MFG, LLC eliminate the middle man. Quality and savings
Contact: Randy Wischmann Leading manufacturer of menuboards, signs and guaranteed.
919 Cottontail Trail Mt. digital printing. Cost effective designs for front-lit
Crawford, VA 22841 or back-lit signs with fluorescent or LED technol-
Toll Free: 866-252-3757 ogy. FREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Phone: 540-437-1203 Contact: James Patneau, Jr.
Fax: 866-252-3877 PO Box 1199
FLUID EVACUATORS Medina, OH 44258
www.firelakemfg.com Contact: Kevin McMurray Toll Free: 800-589-2031
4225 E Madison Phone: 330-722-2031
Firelake manufactures the Shenandoah line of Phoenix, AZ 85034 Fax: 330-722-1577
waste oil heating equipment. Heaters available Toll Free: 800-525-5823
from 145,000 BTUs to 500,000 BTUs and boilers Phone: 602-231-6081 www.freeenterprisesinc.com
up to 800,000 BTU. Fax: 602-267-8787
A distributor featuring complete lines from
www.fluidevacuators.com Pennzoil, Service Pro, Sunoco, Shell and Marathon
FIRST AMERICAN – HURST that includes motor oil, ATF, grease, gear oil,
Contact: David Harlow Manufacturer of fluid evacuating machines for hydraulic oil, antifreeze, chemicals, filters and
1140-B N Main St. quick lubes, marinas, transmission shops, mobile wiper blades.
Gunnison, CO 81230 lube operators and others. Designed for easy
Toll Free: 800-889-3822 evacuation of engine, transmission, differential
Phone: 970-641-3223 oils and brake bleeding. Freudenberg Nonwovens-MICRONAIR
Fax: 970-641-3226 Contact: Randall Michael
2975 Pembrook Rd.
www.firstamericanhurst.com FLUID SERVICE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Contact: Joe Hanna Toll Free: 800-542-2804
Credit card processing, special lube industry 1350 Parkinson Rd. Phone: 270-887-5128
programs. Fleet cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Kelowna, BC V1Z 3M6 Canada Fax: 270-890-0775
Amex, check guarantee, gift and loyalty cards, Phone: 250-769-9351
debit (both pin and signature based). Free pro- Fax: 250-769-1643 www.micronair.com
cessing review.
www.fluidservicetech.com MicronAir cabin air filters original equipment on
three out of four vehicles that feature cabin filtra-
Manufacturers of the Tranny Flusher, Coolant tion. The electrostatically microfiber filters ultra
FLO-DYNAMICS Flusher and Engine Flusher, superior-quality fine particles, mold, spores and pollen.
Contact: Frank Casale products that technicians have rated the easiest
Toll Free: 800-303-5874 and fastest units on the market.
Phone: 574-262-3400
Fax: 574-262-0198 FORECAST – OEM – ORIGINAL
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
www.flodynamics.com Contact: Andrew Olefson
Toll Free: 800-253-7864
Phone: 954-979-1120
Leading manufacturer of A/C service Fax: 800-515-2008 FULL THROTTLE
equipment, A/C dyes, leak detection, Contact: Fred Havers
3606 Craftsman Blvd.
vacuum pumps, transmission fluid www.oemautoparts.net
Lakeland, FL 33803
exchangers, transmission flusher,
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Manufacturers & Distributors
www.heartlandcarwash.org www.hi-tach.com Fax: 508-278-5714
Carwash association. Products for people who love their cars. Hi-Tach
Oil Stabilizer, Injector Clean, Tran-Saver and Steer www.fram.com
Repair. Power Key diesel combustion improver,
HEATING ALTERNATIVES, INC. and Fleet Sweet odor control. Full supplier of automotive filters,
Contact: Richard Gertler Prestone antifreeze, Prestone car care
PO Box 694
Syosset, NY 11791-0694 HICKS OILS products, Autolite spark plugs and
Toll Free: 800-553-9343 Contact: Denise Lawrence Genetron R134A refrigerant.
Phone: 516-677-0875 8460 Watson Rd. Ste. 225
Fax: 516-677-0879 St Louis, MO 63119
Toll Free: 877-440-5551 HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY
www.heatingalternatives.com Phone: 314-525-2568 Contact: Jim Huhn
Fax: 314-525-2569 11250 Hunter Dr.
Reznor used oil-fired heaters and boilers engi- Bridgeton, MO 63044
neered for reliable and trouble-free operation. www.hicksoils.com Toll Free: 800-448-6848
All 12 models include on-board air compressors, Phone: 314-731-3020
adjustment-free pumps and 10-year limited war- Introducing Venom Synthetics. Lubricants manu- Fax: 314-731-1776
ranties. facturer offering conventional motor oils, syn-
thetics, ATF and gear oils available in bulk and www.hunter.com
a variety of packages. Private labeling also avail-
HERGUTH LABORATORIES, INC. able. Hunter Engineering is a world leader in align-
Contact: Linda Perry ment, brake, wheel and inspection lane service
101 Corporate Place equipment. Hunter equipment is utilized by the
Vallejo, CA 94590 HIGH IMPACT MARKETING automotive industry, tire industry and service
Toll Free: 800-645-5227 Contact: Gerald Smith facilities worldwide.
Phone: 707-554-4611 13633 Birchback St.
Fax: 707-554-0109 Orland Park, IL 60462
Toll Free: 888-214-1868 INDUCONTROL, SA de CV
www.herguth.com Phone: 708-460-1868 Contact: Paul McFall
Fax: 419-730-4032 2520 Chattahoochee Ln.
An ISO-9000 supplier of analytical services. Cumming, GA 30041
Competencies include analysis of oil, fuel grease, Help with market research, planning and coach- Phone: 770-844-6547
tribological and special investigations, circOil ing in aftermarket and OEM. Fax: 770-844-9697
and lubrication-management software. Programs
include: 10CFR50, Radioactive Licensed, ISO www.inducontrol.com.mx
9000. HIKO, INC.
Contact: Thomas Hillsman, Jr. Inducontrol is an ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified
PO Box 2474 manufacturer of automotive, light-truck and
HERKULES EQUIPMENT CORPORATION Chester, VA 23831 heavy-duty air filters. We specialize in OE-quality
Kris Fairbrother Toll Free: 800-930-4456 polyurethane and injection-molded designs.
2760 Ridgeway Ct. Phone: 804-279-0591
Walled Lake, MI 48390 Fax: 804-279-0593
Toll Free: 800-444-4351 INDUSTRIAL VACUUMS
Phone: 248-960-7100 www.hikoinc.com Contact: Reade Bush
Fax: 248-960-7109 Toll Free: 800-214-9111
Sales, service and installation of vehicle servicing Phone: 703-930-7323
www.herkules.us equipment including Graco lubrication equip- Fax: 866-334-6515
ment, Champion air compressors, storage tanks,
Manufacturer of 100 percent air-operated quick Unilube, Rotary lifts, refrigerant recyclers, ATF www.industrialvacs.com
lube lifts; lifting capacity up to 10,000 pounds. and antifreeze flush units, and more.
Herkules airbag technology is extremely durable Distributor of durable, high-power, super-quiet
and maintenance free. Made in the USA. Wap, Attix, ALTO, SQ and Turbo wet-dry vacuums,
the first choice of the lube industry. Discount
prices on all vacuums and parts.
HI-TACH OIL CO., INC.
Contact: Grant Rader
PO Box 1206 HONEYWELL CPG INGERSOLL RAND/ARO
Kannapolis, NC 28082-1206 Contact: Tony Costa Contact: Richard DeLalla
Toll Free: 800-572-4556 Phone: 586-991-0966
PO Box 323 Fax: 586-991-0966
Phone: 704-932-0300
Fax: 704-938-6532 Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone: 508-278-9940 www.fluids.ingersollrand.com
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ITW ROCOL NORTH AMERICA and sump maintenance accessories. SafeTap: tap- www.jamakwipers.com
Contact: Emily Gibbons ping fluids. Daraclean: aqueous cleaners. Cedar
3624 West Lake Avenue lubricants, stamping fluids and metal mates. Jamak Fabrication manufactures and sells a com-
Glenview, IL 60026 plete range of wipers, including the revolution-
Toll Free: 800-452-5823 ary Tripledge Silicone blade, the Glider Beam
Phone: 847-657-5278 JAMAK FABRICATION Blade and now introducing the Armor All pre-
Fax: 800-952-5823 Contact: Tiffany Estrada mium wiper blade line.
1401 N Bowie Dr.
www.rocolnorthamerica.com Weatherford, TX 76086
Toll Free: 800-543-4747 JBC SALES
Accu-Lube: metalworking lubricants and equip- Phone: 817-598-5347 Contact: Brad Hellman
ment for near-dry machining. Rustlick: coolants Fax: 817-594-8324 1017 S Washington St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Toll Free: 888-223-3245
Phone: 701-223-3245
Fax: 701-258-6400
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www.justicebrothers.com
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Manufacturers & Distributors
20 years. Only LUBEGARD is used, Ventura, CA 93006 Toll Free: 800-232-9596
endorsed and recommended by Toll Free: 800-831-6907 Phone: 630-455-3700
Phone: 805-639-3245 Fax: 630-455-3721
multiple OEMs. LUBEGARD is used Fax: 805-639-3258
by professional technicians around www.marveloilcompany.com
the world. LUBEGARD conver- www.magoos.net
sion products save time, space and Marvel Oil Company – Celebrating 85 years of
Magoo’s provides nationwide vehicle analysis/ improving engines of all types. The unique prop-
money. LUBEGARD add-on products inspection services. Our “cause-of-failure” reports erties of Marvel Mystery Oil allow for adding to
and POS materials increase profits help installers defend against fraudulent and/ fuel and oil for maximum engine life.
too. Visit www.lubegard.com today. or unsupported claims. We offer superior web
services, call center support and industry knowl-
edge. MCCOURT LABEL
See our ad inside front cover. Contact: Todd Butler
20 Egbert Ln.
MAILMARK Lewis Run, PA 16738
LUBRI-LAB INTERNATIONAL Contact: Allison Kolacek Toll Free: 800-458-2390
Contact: Dale R. Fielders 8587 Canoga Ave. Phone: 814-362-3851
Toll Free: 800-449-8644 Canoga Park, CA 91304 Fax: 888-735-0014
Phone: 352-518-1144 Toll Free: 800-334-8983
Fax: 352-521-0411 Phone: 818-407-0660 www.oilstickers.com
Fax: 818-407-0901
www.lubri-lab-intl.com McCourt Label offers custom and stock labels.
www.mailmark.com Clear or white labels are available with static
Environmentally friendly, 10 years proven field cling or low-tack adhesive. We provide complete
use. Lubricants, greases, oils, additives and spe- Weekly reminder mail and new mover’s cards! stand-alone label systems and system program-
cialty lubricants. Proven to extend parts life and Database mailings, lost customers and customer ming.
improve fuel economy. acquisitions. We help you find new customers,
keep them coming back and reach out to lost
customers. MCNICHOLS CO.–HEADQUARTERS
LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS Contact: Sharon Robertson
Contact: Sales PO Box 30300
302 N Sheridan St. MANN+HUMMEL USA, INC. Tampa, FL 33630
Corona, CA 92880 Contact: Rick Greer Toll Free: 800-237-3820
Toll Free: 800-342-2512 Phone: 269-329-7200 Phone: 813-243-1800
Phone: 951-270-0154 Fax: 813-243-1888
Fax: 951-270-1902 www.mann-filters.us
www.mcnichols.com
www.lucasoil.com MANN-FILTERS is a brand of MANN + HUMMEL
with a wide product range of filters covering Safety, bar and plank gratings, trench drains,
Lucas Oil Products manufactures a complete line over 95 percent of the European and almost 90 fiberglass structurals, flooring, wire mesh,
of problem-solving additives for engines, trans- percent of United States and Asian models. expanded and perforated metal, floor plate and
missions, power-steering and fuel systems. We handrail components. Stocked nationwide for
also offer high-performance oils and greases, as same day shipment.
well as synthetic oils. MARK VII EQUIPMENT, INC.
Contact: Kay Heiter
5981 Tennyson MI-T-M CORPORATION
M&M SERVICE Arvada, CO 80003
Contact: Mark Epstein Toll Free: 800-525-8248
Contact: Vaughn Grimm
PO Box 2403 Phone: 303-432-4414 8650 Enterprise Dr.
Binghamton, NY 13902 Fax: 303-430-0139 Peosta, IA 52068
Toll Free: 800-657-9834 Toll Free: 800-553-9053
Phone: 607-729-4201 www.markvii.net
Fax: 607-798-8160 Phone: 563-556-7484
Mark VII is a leading manufacturer of carwash Fax: 563-556-1235
Deep Blue Windshield Washer Concentrate. Free equipment including AquaJet GT touchfree
UPS. Immediate shipping. Great high-quality and SoftWash friction rollovers, AquaDri dryers, www.mitm.com
product. Easy-to-use concentrate. Call for assis- AquaSpray self-serves and SoftLine tunnels.
tance.
The Mi-T-M Corporation has devel-
MARVEL OIL COMPANY oped a line of industrial wet/dry vacu-
MAGOO’S AUTO CONSULTANTS Contact: Marc Okicich ums for the fast lube industry. Please
Contact: Tom Powers 625 Willowbrook Centre Parkway
PO Box 6789 Willowbrook, IL 60527
call to see why more fast lube centers
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Manufacturers & Distributors
www.zeeline.com www.lyk-nu.com Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: 707-586-9934
National Spencer and MTN Pumps, a division of Lyk-Nu auto cleaners and air fresheners with Fax: 707-586-2296
National Spencer, manufacture air- and hand- new car smell. Super base cleaners, degreasers,
operated oil, grease, fuel and chemical pumps. windshield washer concentrate. Save 25 percent www.oilstopinc.com
Our Zeeline products set the industry standard online. Coupon code 25NOLN2008. Free samples
for quality. online. OilStop is a drive-through oil change company
with a proven process that stresses excellence,
guest relations and continuous training. All
NAVY BRAND MFG. NORTH AMERICAN LUBRICANTS COMPANY guests and employees are treated with respect
Contact: Marilyn Albert-Hack Contact: Shane Terry and humility.
3670 Scarlet Oak Blvd. 8502 E Via De Ventura, Ste. 240
St Louis, MO 63122-6606 Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Toll Free: 800-325-3312 Toll Free: 800-430-6252 OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES
Phone: 636-861-5500 Phone: 480-624-5800 Contact: Craig Gullett
Fax: 888-329-6289 Fax: 480-624-5890 4065 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
www.navybrand.com www.northamericanlubricants.com Toll Free: 800-323-5440
Phone: 847-559-2000
A specialty chemical manufacturer/supplier to It’s time for an oil change. North American Fax: 847-559-2020
carwashes, detail and restoration companies Lubricants delivers new solutions for old prob-
since 1907. We have the solution for your clean- lems. Our innovative nationwide distribution www.peakantifreeze.com
ing problem. network is designed to offer our quick lube
partners premium products at affordable prices Old World Industries is a leading supplier of
with reliable supply. Join the revolution with over antifreeze, motor oil, wiper blades, windshield
NEWSTRIPE, INC. 600 operators in 44 states who dropped major washer fluid and sparkplugs. Nationally sup-
Contact: Peter Woods oil, built their own brand equity and increased ported brands include PEAK, SplitFire sparkplugs
1700 Jasper St. Ste. F profits. and Mr. Clean wiper blades.
Aurora, CO 80011
Toll Free: 800-624-6706
Phone: 303-364-7786 NTZ MICRO FILTRATION, LLC.
Fax: 303-364-7796 Contact: Cathy Williams
Phone: 248-539-1970
www.newstripe.com Fax: 248-539-1920
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Manufacturers & Distributors
www.prendsauto.com free heat, hot water and profits. World’s largest Toll Free: 800-640-5438
manufacturer of commercial and industrial unit Phone: 812-273-1622
Prend’s is a complete quick lube supplier fea- heaters. Fax: 800-578-5438
turing Mobil, Champ, Promotive and Premium
Guard. We have all your needs covered. Prend’s www.rotarylift.com
is owner operated. RITCHIE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC
Contact: Bill Blumenstine Rotary Lift is a leading manufacturer of vehicle
10950 Hampshire Ave. S service lifts, offering two-post, four-post and in-
PROTO-VEST, INC. Bloomington, MN 55438 ground solutions.
Contact: Kim Balli Toll Free: 800-769-8370
7400 N Glen Harbor Blvd. Phone: 952-943-1333
Glendale, AZ 85307 Fax: 952-943-1605 ROYAL PURPLE
Toll Free: 800-521-8218 Contact: Mark McFann
Phone: 623-872-8300 www.yellowjacket.com One Royal Purple Lane
Fax: 623-872-6150 Porter, TX 77365
Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc. Yellow Jacket Toll Free: 888-382-6300
www.protovest.com service tools for the automotive technician Phone: 281-354-8600
include: refrigerant management systems, coolant Fax: 281-354-7600
For all of your automotive drying needs go to machines, vacuum pumps, test and charging man-
Proto-Vest, Inc the world leader specializing in ifolds, leak detection devices and service tools. www.royalpurple.com
the manufacturing of dryer systems. Please visit
our website for more information. Royal Purple manufactures a wide range of high-
performance synthetic lubricants for consumer
and industrial uses. Its products outperform
R/T PERFORMANCE MKTG. leading mineral- and synthetic-based lubricants
Contact: Tim Craig in performance and protection.
115 Penn Warren Dr. #300-316
Brentwood, TN 37027 ROBINAIR, AN SPX BRAND
Phone: 615-599-6889 Contact: Davin Alan ROYAL SHEEN
Fax: 615-599-6889 655 Eisenhower Dr. Contact: Lon Swinehart
Owatonna, MN 55060 5340 Mayfair Rd.
www.rtpmarketing.com Toll Free: 800-533-6127 North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 507-455-7047 Toll Free: 800-837-4336
Full-service sales and marketing agency dedicat- Fax: 507-455-7451 Phone: 330-494-9535
ed to the needs of the installer market channel. Fax: 330-966-0400
www.robinair.com
www.royalsheeninc.com
RENT-A-WRECK OF AMERICA A complete line of A/C, coolant and transmission
Contact: Dale Tripp service tools and equipment, ranging from fluid Royal Sheen manufactures and distributes a full
105 Main St. recovery/recycling equipment to leak detectors line of chemicals for the carwash industry.
Laurel, MD 20707 and accessories.
Phone: 240-581-1359
Fax: 240-581-1395 RTI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ROD JOHNSON ASSOCIATES Contact: Kelvin Butz
www.rent-a-wreck.com Contact: Clint Dorger 10 Innovation Dr.
10600 Millington Ct. York, PA 17402
Rent-A-Wreck, the neighborhood car rental fran- Cincinnati, OH 45242 Toll Free: 800-468-2321
chise. A pioneering brand name and service that Toll Free: 800-350-7805 Phone: 717-840-0678
could complement your business and produce Phone: 513-891-8558 Fax: 717-755-8304
an additional income stream. Fax: 513-891-7063
www.rtitech.com
www.rjalubricationequipmentsales.com
REZNOR WASTE OIL HEATERS & BOILERS RTI is the choice of the largest fast lube chains.
Contact: Ron Foskey We specialize in lubrication equipment system Equipment includes A/C, antifreeze/coolant,
8155 T & B Blvd. 4 C-25 configuration, repair and installation. Master dis- automatic transmission fluid, oil system, fuel
Memphis, TN 38125 tributor of Balcrank, Graco, Samson, Reelcraft, system, brake fluid, power steering fluid, exhaust
Toll Free: 800-695-1901 Fill-Rite, tanks, filter crushers and bulk tank pack- ventilation, nitrogen tire filling and more.
Phone: 901-252-5323 ages. Call for free catalog and pricing.
Fax: 901-252-1305
S & E QUICK LUBE DISTRIBUTORS
www.reznorheaters.com Rotary Lift Contact: Ken Linton
Contact: Userlink 14773 S Heritage Crest Way
Complete line of used oil-fired space heaters, 2700 Lanier Dr. Bluffdale, UT 84065
furnaces and boilers that recycle used oils into Madison, IN 47250 Toll Free: 888-251-2609
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Manufacturers & Distributors
Phone: 801-576-9520 SAGE OIL VAC and heavy-duty service products. All
Fax: 801-576-2523 Contact: Kimberly Sage Service Pro products are designed or
PO Box 51680
www.selubeproducts.com Amarillo, TX 79159 formulated for use by professional
Toll Free: 877-645-8227 installers. Service Pro distributors
Full-line distributor for the quick lube indus- Phone: 806-372-7559 are located throughout the United
try. All product categories, same-day shipping, Fax: 806-372-7565 States.
easy terms, centrally located for service coast to
coast. We pride ourselves on service and quality www.sageoilvac.com
products. See our ad page 37.
Sage Oil Vac provides quality equipment for
recovery/transport of commercial fluids. Mobile
SAFETY STORAGE oil changes are made quick, clean, easy and SFR CORPORATION
Contact: Kelly Armer environmentally sound, using our patented, 100 Contact: Robert Sanborn
2301 Bert Dr. percent self-contained equipment. PO Box 457
Hollister, CA 95023 Whitehall, MT 59759-0457
Toll Free: 800-344-6539 Toll Free: 800-735-6438
Phone: 831-637-5955 Phone: 406-287-7836
SERVICE CHAMP Fax: 406-287-7946
Fax: 831-637-7405
Contact: Kirk Gustie
www.safetystorage.com 180 New Britain Blvd. www.sfrcorp.com
Chalfont, PA 18914
Safety Storage manufactures a complete line of Synthetic oil additives for commercial and indus-
Toll Free: 800-221-0216 trial applications; synthetic automotive and
prefabricated, relocatable steel buildings, lockers
and compactors for the safe, secure storage of
Phone: 215-822-8500 industrial lubricants.
chemicals and other hazardous materials. Go to Fax: 800-472-2281
www.safetystorage.com for more information.
SHELL LUBRICANTS
www.servicechamp.com Contact: David Waterman
700 Milam Ave.
Twenty-five years of great ser- Houston, TX 77002
vice, pricing, quality and integrity. Phone: 713-546-6915
Fax: 713-546-3770
Everything you need with one phone
call. Service Champ is all about conve- www.pzlqs.com
nience. We’re people you want to do
SAGE MICROSYSTEMS, INC. business with. The consumer’s first choice for automotive prod-
Contact: Mark Miller ucts and services that enhance the car and driv-
ing experience. Featuring Pennzoil, Quaker State
18 North Village Avenue
and many other premium car care brands.
Exton, PA 19341
Toll Free: 800-724-7400
Phone: 610-524-1300 SHINN LUBE BUILDINGS
Contact: John Marshall
Fax: 610-524-3234
Toll Free: 877-617-4466
Phone: 216-269-3042
www.sagesystem.com SERVICE PRO
Contact: Sherry Burr www.shinnbuildings.com
SAGE Microsystems manufactures 700 South Cascade Ave.
Shinn Buildings – manufacturers of pre-engi-
QuickTouch, the fast lube industry’s Montrose, CO 81401
neered lube and carwash buildings. Over 30
leading point-of-sale system, which Toll Free: 800-313-2463 years of design and building experience. Nobody
features Microsoft Windows and Phone: 970-249-6336 beats our prices, nobody!
touchscreen technology for easy Fax: 970-240-4131
operation. Colorful screen displays, SHOES FOR CREWS, LLC
including one with simulated gaug- www.service-pro.com Contact: Matthew Smith
es indicating required maintenance 1400 Centrepark Blvd.
services, lead the customer through Service Pro is a comprehensive line of West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Toll Free: 866-218-9794
a step-by-step sequence resulting in packaged and bulk lubricants, oil, air
Phone: 561-683-5090
higher revenues. and specialty filters, antifreeze/cool- Fax: 561-227-0733
ants, chemicals, wiper blades, belts,
See our ad page 3. lighting and many other automotive www.shoesforcrews.com
TURNER TANKS
Contact: Customer Service
Toll Free: 800-661-3767
Phone: 919-734-8328
Fax: 800-791-9778
www.turnertanks.com
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Manufacturers & Distributors
Turner makes aboveground tanks for fresh and Become a U-Haul dealer and make your business UNITEC ELECTRONICS
waste oils in all styles: work bench tanks, pit more profitable. No other truck rental company Contact: Mary Madden
tanks, cube tanks, catwalk tanks, under-catwalk offers its dealers more: more commissions, more 7125 Troy Hill Dr.
tanks, vertical tanks and waste oil caddies. customers, and more equipment and accessories. Elkridge, MD 21075
Toll Free: 800-486-4832
Phone: 443-561-1200
TVI Filtration Products – UNILUBE SYSTEMS Fax: 410-579-6827
GLOBE MOTORISTS SUPPLY
Contact: Dean Cutler
Contact: John Fanning www.unitecelectronics.com
727 S 13th St. 361 N Beach St.
Omaha, NE 68102 Fort Worth, TX 76111 Unitec Electronics manufactures unattended
Toll Free: 888-884-7278 Toll Free: 800-326-1711 cashiers and bill changers for all segments of
Fax: 800-777-4562 the carwash market. Our products allow carwash
Phone: 817-222-2253 operators to offer their customers convenient
Since 1919, TVI Filtration has been the industry's Fax: 817-222-2445 solutions to increase customer loyalty.
low-cost provider. From our 460,000 sq. ft. distri-
bution center, we have 99 percent order fill. TVI is www.unilube.com
your connection to profit. UNITED SIGN GRAPHICS
Contact: Rick Bogue
Finish your lube center with our Pit 2068 E. Sherman Blvd.
U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL Guard pit covers, tool boards, oil and Muskegon, MI 49444
Contact: Crystal Clark air filter racks, lube consoles, catwalks, Toll Free: 800-821-6530
2727 N Central Ave. Phone: 231-733-1877
Phoenix, AZ 85004
footstools, drain pans and drip trays. Fax: 800-544-0345
Toll Free: 800-528-0361 Call us with custom pit specifications.
Phone: 602-263-6811 We have distributors in your area to www.unitedsign.com
Fax: 602-277-4329 handle installation.
Banners, graphics, signs, curb frames, store
www.uhaul.com graphics and decals. Your visual communications
See our ad this page.
Pit System
Pit Guard Combination
Track
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Call for a Free Catalog Work Platform shown with optional oil filter rack, 12” footstool, drip pan and A-B tool board.
1-800-326-1711 Other options also available.
UVIEW www.viocfranchise.com
Contact: Saj Jamal
1324 Blundell Rd. Valvoline Instant Oil Change leverages a strong,
Mississauga, ON L4Y1M5 Canada
VALVOLINE COMPANY premium brand with our nationally linked pro-
Toll Free: 888-708-3112 Contact: Dottie Lawson prietary operating system to deliver unparal-
Phone: 905-615-8620 PO Box 14000 leled service to our customers and their vehicles.
Fax: 905-615-9745 Lexington, KY 40512 Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Changing expecta-
tions.
www.uview.com
Toll Free: 800-832-6825
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Manufacturers & Distributors
Phone: 574-267-3251 convention, insurance programs and other mon-
Fax: 574-267-3884 ey-saving membership benefits.
Index of Websites
Index of Products
Absorbents Alignment Systems
Bro-Tex, Inc. Hunter Engineering Company
Buying Network, Inc.
Kafko Intl. Ltd. Antifreeze/Coolant
AFTEC Antifreeze Technologies
Accounting CAM2 International, LLC
Bush & Kennedy, Inc. Honeywell CPG
Sound Billing Old World Industries
Service Pro
Additives Star Brite, Inc.
Bell Additives/World Resources Valvoline Company
BG Products, Inc.
Envirolution, Inc. Associations
Full Throttle Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA)
Gold Eagle/Golden Touch Heartland Carwash Association
Hi-Tach Oil Co., Inc. Western Carwash Association (WCA)
Justice Brothers, Inc.
Lubegard by International Lubricants, Inc. Automatic Transmission Fluid
Lubri-Lab International Service Pro
Lucas Oil Products Valvoline Company
Marvel Oil Company
MPT Industries Battery Supplies
Petron Plus Automotive Group, Inc. Valvoline Company
Polydyn TX-7
SFR Corporation Belts & Hoses
Smart Blend Synthetics by Life Automotive Products Breeze Industrial Products Corp.
The Heartland
The Penray Companies, Inc. Bill Changers
Valvoline Company Unitec Electronics
Wynn Oil Company
Brake Parts
Advertising/Direct Mail & Marketing Honeywell CPG
Above All Advertising, Inc.
Ads 4 Auto, Inc. Brake Supplies & Equipment
AssociAD EBS Products
Auto Road Services, Inc. Flo-Dynamics
AutoNetTV Valvoline Company
Colonial Label Company
Communication Graphics, Inc.
Breather Elements
CSi Communicator
Honeywell CPG
Dealer Concepts
Loyal Rewards
Mailmark Bulbs, Fuses & Sensors
Moving Targets CEC Industries
R/T Performance Mktg.
Verevox, LLC Carwash Bays
WorkflowOne Shinn Lube Buildings
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Index of Products
Carwash Supplies Distributors - Auto Parts & Supplies
Bro-Tex, Inc. Auto Parts Unlimited (APU)
Extrutech Plastics Complete Lube Supply
Royal Sheen CPI Divisions
Service Pro Del City
Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. Gam Enterprises
Griffith Distributing-Justice Brothers
Cleaners/Degreasers InstallerEDGE
Chemical Professionals, Inc. KWIK Industries, Inc.
Cyclo Industries, LLC Mighty Distributing System
Kafko Intl. Ltd. Pentius Automotive Parts
Navy Brand Mfg. S & E Quick Lube Distributors
North American Chemical Service Champ
Super Clean Brands, Inc.
Doors/Building Components
Computer Software Extrutech Plastics
Auto Data, Inc.
Autodata Publications, Inc. Drain Plugs
Computel, Inc. Advanced Results Company
eGenuity, LLC. - eLube C.G. Enterprises Automotive, Inc.
First American - Hurst InstallerEDGE
Inter-Link Resources, Inc.
Emissions Equipment & Tools
Computer Systems ShureStep.com
Auto Data, Inc.
Classic Plus Engine Flush Equipment
DRB Systems, Inc. AEC Group, Inc.
Innovative Control Systems Valvoline Company
ISI (Integrated Service, Inc.)
PM Attendant, Inc. Filters - Air
Sage Microsystems, Inc. Automotive Filter Corporation
Tomax Champion Laboratories, Inc.
Filpac
Consulting Honeywell CPG
Car Wash/Oil Lube Consultants Inducontrol, SA de CV
Customer Service Solutions, Inc. InstallerEDGE
High Impact Marketing International Filters
L&M Consulting Mann+Hummel USA, Inc.
Pit Stop Consulting Pentius Automotive Parts
Service Pro
Coolant Exchange/Recycle Equipment Valvoline Company
AEC Group, Inc.
Flo-Dynamics Filters - Cabin Air
InstallerEDGE Filpac
Link New Tech Freudenberg Nonwovens-Micronair
RTI Technologies, Inc. Honeywell CPG
InstallerEDGE
Coolant Treatment Service Pro
Lubegard by International Lubricants, Inc.
Valvoline Company Filters - Fuel/Gas
Champion Laboratories, Inc.
Detailing Supplies Filpac
Sunrise Products Corporation Honeywell CPG
InstallerEDGE
Diagnostic Equipment Power Train Components
ALLDATA
OTC, An SPX Brand Filters - Oil
SPX Service Solutions Champion Laboratories, Inc.
Valvoline Company Filpac
Forecast - OEM - Original Engine Management
Differential Service Hastings Filters, Inc.
Valvoline Company Honeywell CPG
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Lube Center Sales MOTOR Information Systems
Murphy Business & Financial Services, Inc.
Metal Buildings
Lube Center Start-Up Plans Safety Storage
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants – Chevron
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants – Texaco Mobile Lube Equipment
CITGO Petroleum Corp. Sage Oil Vac
Conoco, Inc.
ConocoPhillips Motor Oil – Synthetic
Kendall Motor Oil AMSOIL Inc.
Phillips 66 InstallerEDGE
Valvoline Express Care Royal Purple
Total Lubricants USA, Inc.
Lubricant Dispensing Equipment
Alamo Iron Works Motor Oil Treatment
Alemite, LLC Lubegard by International Lubricants, Inc.
American Lubrication Equipment Corporation Valvoline Company
Coxreels
Devon Lube Center Equipment Nitrogen Tire Filling Equipment
Graco, Inc. D Marsh Company
Ingersoll Rand/ARO Flo-Dynamics
Lincoln RTI Technologies, Inc.
Liquidynamics
National-Spencer, Inc. Office Supplies
Rod Johnson Associates Computer Forms, Inc.
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Index of Websites
303 Products, Inc..........................................www.303products.com BRW Unlimited Services, Inc................ www.brw-unlimited.com
76 Lubricants..................................................www.76lubricants.com Bush & Kennedy, Inc............................. www.bushandkennedy.biz
A-1 Energy............................................................www.cleanburn.info Butler Capital Corporation.........................www.butlercandg.com
A-OK Equipment & Supply Co., Inc....www.aokequipment.com Buying Network, Inc.............................. www.buyingnetwork.com
A.C.T./Liquid Resins Int’l., Ltd..................... www.liquidresins.com C.A.T. Products, Inc. (Run-Rite)........................... www.run-rite.com
A1 Webcams, Inc.............................................www.a1webcams.com C.G. Enterprises Automotive, Inc.......... www.cgenterprises.com
AAPEX Show (WT Glasgow)........................www.aapexshow.com California Scents..................................... www.californiascents.com
ABC Equipment Company.................................... www.tsscws.com CAM2 International, LLC.......................................... www.cam2.com
Above All Advertising, Inc.............www.abovealladvertising.net Car Wash/Oil Lube Consultants........ www.harvsconsulting.com
Action Pump Co.............................................www.actionpump.com Castrol/BP Lubricants USA, Inc................. www.castrol.com
Ads 4 Auto, Inc.....................................................www.ads4auto.com CAT Pumps - High Pressure Pumps & Systems.................................
Advanced Lubrication Specialties, Inc. .............................................. ................................................................................. www.catpumps.com
.......................................................................www.advancedlubes.com CEC Industries...................................................www.ceclighting.com
AEC Group, Inc........................................ www.aecgroup.net Champion Brands, LLC...................... www.championbrands.com
AEGIS Tools International............................... www.aegistools.com Champion Laboratories, Inc.............. www.champlabs.com
Alamo Iron Works.....................................................www.aiwnet.com Chemical Professionals, Inc............................www.chem-pro.com
Alemite, LLC.............................................................. www.alemite.com ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants – Chevron...................................
ALLDATA......................................................................www.alldata.com ................................................................www.chevron-lubricants.com
Allied Sales Co............................................... www.alliedsalesco.com ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants – Texaco......................................
Amalie Oil Company............................................... www.amalie.com .................................................................. www.texacoxpresslube.com
American Lubrication Equipment Corporation............................... CITGO Petroleum Corp................................. www.citgo.com
..........................................................................www.americanlube.com Classic Plus............................................................ www.classicplus.net
AMSOIL Inc................................................. www.amsoil.com Clean Burn, Inc...................................................www.cleanburn.com
Aquapel Glass Treatment - PPG Industries, Inc................................ ClearPlus Windshield Wipers........................... www.clearplus.com
..................................................................................... www.aquapel.com Clearwater Impex Group, Inc...............www.ecoautosupply.com
AssociAD.................................................................. www.associad.com Clore Automotive................................. www.cloreautomotive.com
ATEC Trans-Tool.........................................www.atec-trans-tool.com Cobra Systems.............................................www.cobrasystems.com
Autec, Inc..............................www.autec-carwash.com/noln Colonial Label Company.................www.coloniallabel.com
Auto Data, Inc................................................. www.autodatainc.com Colorado Petroleum..........................................www.colopetro.com
Auto Road Services, Inc................................ www.roadservice.com Columbia Waste Oil Boilers.................. www.columbiaboiler.com
Autodata Publications, Inc..................... www.autodatapubs.com Communication Graphics, Inc.................. www.cgilink.com
AutoFloors............................................................www.autofloors.com Complete Lube Supply............................ www.completelube.com
Automotive Direct Source......www.automotivedirectsource.com Computel, Inc........................................................www.computel.org
Automotive Filter Corporation...........................www.afcfilter.com Computer Forms, Inc.................... www.computerforms.biz
Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA)......................... Conoco, Inc............................................www.conocolubricants.com
......................................................................... www.aoca.org ConocoPhillips.......................www.conocophillipslubricants.com
AutoNetTV............................................................www.autonettv.com Containment Solutions........... www.containmentsolutions.com
Balcrank Products, Inc........................................ www.balcrank.com Coxreels..................................................................... www.coxreels.com
BayNets Safety Systems.......................... www.baynets.com CPI Divisions.....................................................www.cpidivisions.com
Bell Additives/World Resources..... www.worldresourceltd.com CSi Communicator..............................www.csicommunicator.com
Belt Works, Inc..............................................www.thebeltworks.com CTA Manufacturing Corporation..................... www.ctatools.com
Bend-A-Lite........................................................... www.bendalite.com Custom Fresheners........................... www.customfresheners.com
BendPak, Inc.......................................................... www.bendpak.com Customer Service Solutions, Inc............................................................
Berryman Products, Inc..................www.berrymanproducts.com .................................................. www.customerservicesolutions.com
BG Products, Inc...................................................... www.bgprod.com Cyclo Industries, LLC.................................................. www.cyclo.com
Big Giant Muffler Centers....................www.biggiantmuffler.com D & M RE, LLC............ www.carwashandlubebuildings.com
BJ Enterprises.......................................... www.bjenterprisesinc.com D&S Car Wash Equipment Company........ www.dscarwash.com
Breeze Industrial Products Corp...........www.breezeclamps.com D Marsh Company............................................ www.dmarshco.com
Bro-Tex, Inc.................................................................. www.brotex.com Darsey Oil Co......................................................... www.darseyoil.com
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Newstripe, Inc..................................................... www.newstripe.com Space-Ray Infrared Heaters..............................www.spaceray.com
Nilfisk-ALTO.............................................................www.nilfisk-alto.us Specialized Lubricants................. www.specializedlubricants.net
North American Chemical.....................................www.lyk-nu.com Spectronics Corporation............................ www.spectronline.com
North American Lubricants Company................................................. Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up................ www.speedeeoil.com
................................................... www.northamericanlubricants.com Spencer Turbine Co................................www.spencerturbine.com
NTZ Micro Filtration, LLC..................................... www.ntzfilter.com SPX Service Solutions............................................. www.actron.com
Oil Can Henry’s................................................www.oilcanhenry.com Star Brite, Inc...........................................................www.starbrite.com
OilStop Drive-Thru Oil Change......................www.oilstopinc.com StokAir Tire Inflators..............................www.stokit.com/premium
Old World Industries...............................www.peakantifreeze.com Super Clean Brands, Inc................................ www.superclean.com
OTC, An SPX Brand................................................ www.otctools.com Symtech Corporation................................... www.symtechcorp.net
Pacific Underwriters & Family Financial Group....... www.ffgnj.com The Heartland............................................... www.theheartland.com
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc....................................... www.pdqinc.com The Penray Companies, Inc..................................www.penray.com
Pentius Automotive Parts....... www.pentiusautoparts.com Tomax............................................................................www.tomax.com
PetroLiance, LLC...............................................www.petroliance.com Total Lubricants USA, Inc................ www.totalmotoroils.us
Petron Plus Automotive Group, Inc.......www.petronomics.com Trico Products.............................................. www.tricoproducts.com
Phillips 66..........................................www.phillips66lubricants.com Turner Tanks.....................................................www.turnertanks.com
Pit Stop Consulting............................www.pitstopconsulting.com U-Haul International..................................................www.uhaul.com
PM Attendant, Inc.......................................www.pmattendant.com Unilube Systems.......................................www.unilube.com
PMC Commercial Trust...................................... www.pmctrust.com Unitec Electronics...............................www.unitecelectronics.com
Polydyn TX-7...........................................................www.polydyn.com United Sign Graphics......................................www.unitedsign.com
Port-A-Cool, LLC...............................................www.port-a-cool.com UView............................................................................. www.uview.com
Power Train Components....................................www.ptcauto.com V G Industries..............................................www.micronicfilters.com
Prend’s Automotive Supply, Inc................ www.prendsauto.com Vacula Automotive Products............................... www.vacula.com
Proto-Vest, Inc...................................................... www.protovest.com Valeo Wiper Systems............................. www.valeowipersusa.com
R/T Performance Mktg..............................www.rtpmarketing.com Valvoline Company............................... www.valvoline.com
Rent-A-Wreck of America..........................www.rent-a-wreck.com Valvoline Express Care..................................www.expresscare.com
Reznor Waste Oil Heaters & Boilers......www.reznorheaters.com Valvoline Instant Oil Change...................www.viocfranchise.com
Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc......... www.yellowjacket.com Verevox, LLC.............................................................www.verevox.com
Robinair, An SPX Brand........................................www.robinair.com Victory Lane Quick Oil Change.................... www.victorylane.net
Rod Johnson Associates........................................................................... Warren Unilube, Inc.................................www.warrenunilube.com
.......................................... www.rjalubricationequipmentsales.com Wesbrooks, Inc............................................www.wesbrooksinc.com
Rotary Lift................................................................www.rotarylift.com West Coast Commercial Credit..... www.franchise-finanacing.com
Royal Purple..................................................... www.royalpurple.com Westerbeke...................................................................www.wfgm.com
Royal Sheen................................................. www.royalsheeninc.com Western Carwash Association (WCA)...................www.wcwa.org
RTI Technologies, Inc............................................... www.rtitech.com WEXCO Industries..............................................www.wexcoind.com
S & E Quick Lube Distributors............ www.selubeproducts.com WIX Filters.............................................................. www.wixfilters.com
Safety Storage............................................. www.safetystorage.com World Division USA.................................... www.worlddivision.com
Sage Microsystems, Inc.....................www.sagesystem.com Wynn Oil Company........................................... www.wynnsusa.com
Sage Oil Vac........................................................ www.sageoilvac.com X-Stream Touchless Wash Systems, Inc..................................
Service Champ............................... www.servicechamp.com ........................................www.x-streamtouchlesswash.com
Service Pro......................................... www.service-pro.com
SFR Corporation........................................................www.sfrcorp.com
Shell Lubricants............................................................www.pzlqs.com
Shinn Lube Buildings..............................www.shinnbuildings.com
Shoes for Crews, LLC................................www.shoesforcrews.com
ShureStep.com....................................................www.shurestep.com
Smart Blend Synthetics by Life Automotive Products..................
.............................................................................. www.smartblend.com
Snap-On Tools Company..................................... www.snapon.com
Sound Billing.................................................. www.soundbilling.com
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CITGO
Starting in 1910, pioneer oilman, Henry Doughtery, created excellent protection in today’s high-performance gasoline
the Cities Service Company. CITGO was officially born in engines, no matter the customer need.” The company’s values
the spring of 1983, but traces its heritage back to the early consist of, “operating the business safely and as good stew-
1900s and to Doughtery. ards of the environment.”
The company became involved in the fast lube industry Due to the oil change industry con-
in the 1980s because it saw the trend of consumers moving tinuously evolving, within the next
away from do-it-yourself and to service-based oil changes. decade consumers will be even more
During this time, consumers began to seek out and became dependent upon fast lube providers
dependent upon service providers, which provided business for services, which is why the fast lube
opportunities for the company. industry is important for CITGO. The
Today, CITGO is a refiner and marketer of transportation company’s top-selling service is the
fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, refined waxes, asphalt and oil and filter lube services, fuel injection cleaning services
other industrial products. CITGO produces: engine oils, and normal maintenance. Important installed market con-
functional products, gear oils, greases, industrial fluids, in- tact people in the company include: Dave Kunkel, manager
dustrial engine oil, process oils, small engine products, syn- of Marketing and Direct Sales; Molly Thompson and Ruben
thetic products, transmission and power steering fluids, and Terry, installed chairs.
other lubricants. Since 1985, CITGO has sold its various For more information, contact John Frick at 832-486-5929
products through independent marketers. The company’s or e-mail: jfrick@citgo.com
vision is “to create lubricants that are designed to provide
Colonial Label
Colonial Label has been providing the fast lube industry with Colonial Label also offers a Thermal Printing System for
excellent service and high quality products for more than 25 return-for-service labels. These labels are professional look-
years. Colonial Label’s mission is “forming long-term cus- ing and fade-resistant. The stand-alone system comes with 66
tomer relationships by providing a quality product that meets pre-programmed messag-
or exceeds customer expectations.” One of the key members es or you can design your
of the organization is Ron Tarantino, who has been in the own. Custom program-
industry for more than 25 years and serves as president of the ming is also available, and
company. The company currently operates its own facility in the company currently has
Ronkonkoma, New York. programs in both French
Colonial Label is a full-service label manufacturer that and Spanish. In addition, Colonial Label also has a Win-
specializes in all types of pressure-sensitive labels, along with dows-based program that will connect to any Windows PC.
static cling labels for the automotive industry. The company A demo CD is available.
works with state-of-the-art equipment to produce one of the For more information, call Michele Hynes at 800-446-8003
finest quality labels in the industry. or e-mail: mhynes@coloniallabel.com
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Since 1973, Communication Graphics has been printing mil- the fast lube market business are synergistic with other verti-
lions of decals, labels and signage in the United States. The cal markets that the company serves.
company’s mission “is to manufacture and sell the highest The company has more than 30 years in the fast lube and
quality pressure sensitive graphics; one primary facet is to automotive business, employing six specialists who know the
serve the automotive industry by providing stock and cus- ins and outs of printed products and thermal printers. The
tom auto-service la- company maintains two manufacturing facilities, one spe-
bels.” The company had cializing in screen-printing, the other in flexo printing, plus a
been manufacturing distribution and warehousing hub. The in-house design stu-
racing decals for years, dio is used for the creation of all types of design work, from
and it occurred to them simple layout revisions to logo creation.
to change their marketing and services to fit that of the fast A full-service automotive service label program is devoted
lube industry. to providing branded and custom service labels, printers and
After several years in business, Communication Graphics related supplies. Custom-printed decals promoting a fast
found there was an automatic progression into servicing the lube’s brand, location and special offers, SmartPrint is cur-
printing needs of fast lubes across the country. This natural rently the company’s top-selling product in the market.
progression led the company into the fast lube market. The For more information, please call 800-331-4438 or e-mail:
excellent customer relationships the company established in louannb@cgilink.com
InstallerEDGE
InstallerEDGE is a full-line distribution company dedicated increase revenues, while reducing both the costs and supply
to serving car care professionals throughout North Ameri- chain lead times. The delivery for InstallerEDGE products
ca. The company currently has more than 3,000 customers, is same-day consistent shipping from one of the company’s
and the company’s main objectives are “to offer a complete, national distributions centers. This helps make the product
single-source inventory program, provide quality products, available in one to two days nationwide, along with a 99.8
superior service and profitable solutions.” The company’s percent fill rate.
mission is “to be the industry’s single source of supply and The company consistently offers a cutting-edge supply
provide solutions chain on target. InstallerEDGE offers: filters, fluids, replace-
that enhance in- ment parts, tools, hardware, equipment, janitorial supplies,
ventory manage- shop supplies and office supplies. Our management team
ment.” consists of: Dave Hynan, founder and CEO; Tony Sims, vice
InstallerEDGE is president of Sales and Customer Service; Mary Ann Hynan,
celebrating its 10th year in the industry in 2008. The com- marketing director; Dicky Hynan, Business Development;
pany initially entered the industry because the founder, and AJ Acedillo, director of Customer Service. The compa-
Dave Hynan, and co-owners were operators of franchised ny’s best-selling products are: filters, wiper blades and inven-
and independent fast lube stores; they were familiar with the tory solutions.
demands and needs of the lube market. The company was For additional information, please call 877.288.6334 or e-
built on the creed of instant response, pro-active inventory mail: maryann@installeredge.com
management solutions and new product applications that
Started in 1988 by Peter Barram, the owner and former re- ness management systems for fast lubes took ISI into the car-
gional director of operations of a large fast lube chain, Inte- wash market 10 years later. In 1998, ISI launched WashSoft, a
grated Services, Inc. (ISI) installed its first LubeSoft manage- new point-of-sale system for the carwash industry.
ment software system in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twenty years after its first management software system,
The company’s mission is “to develop superior manage- ISI is a leading manufacturer of
ment and point-of-sale solutions for the fast lube and car point-of-sale, management and
wash industries. We are constantly researching technological tunnel control systems for the
advances that will help our customers be more efficient.” The fast lube and carwash industries.
fast lube industry is important to ISI because it is one of the The company is based in Port-
market’s leading software providers, and the fast lube market land, Oregon. ISI’s customer
represents the majority of the company’s business, meaning service team is staffed with courteous, knowledgeable people
the success of the lube segment is core to the company’s suc- who exemplify the company’s commitment to service every
cess. By the end of 2007, ISI’s fast lube software products were day.
in use in more than 2,500 lube centers throughout the United For more information, contact ISI at 800-922-3099 or
States, Canada and the world. visit: www.ints.com
The same visionary mindset that led ISI to pioneer busi-
Kafko International
Kafko International is the manufacturer of Oil Eater branded ing so, we produce high quality products at a low cost. Being
products. For the past 25 years, the company has strived to green is good business.”
produce products that are safe and clean The company's top-selling product is Oil Eater Cleaner
for the workplace, helping companies Degreaser, a non-toxic de-greaser used to clean floors. Other
meet OSHA and EPA requirements. products include Orange Cleaner/Degreaser, Heavy Duty
In 1990, Kafko began selling as a vendor Truck & Bus Wash, Absorbent Pads, Spill Kits and Aqueous
to fast lubes. It seemed like a logical place Parts Washers.
to market its products — fast lube floors In addition, Oil Eater Naturals is the company’s new line of
have to be clean. The company has been eco-friendly absorbent pads and rolls. They absorb more and
successful, making the Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser its most cost less than their polypropylene counterparts and help for
popular selling item. absorbent needs.
Kafko’s mission is “to produce the lowest carbon footprint For more information or a free sample, please call
possible, with the smallest Bio-impact. We strive for this goal 800-528-0334 or e-mail: rmorgando@kafkointl.com
not only because it is the right thing to do, but because in do-
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In the mid 1980s, LUBEGARD identified the need and pro- LUBEGARD has several top-selling products, including
vided a solution for fast lube operators and technicians who KOOL-IT evaporator and heater foam cleaner, a quick, easy
needed to eliminate the confusion and reduce expenses re- and permanent cabin air freshener; as well as the KOOL-IT
lated to servicing automatic transmissions. LUBEGARD radiator protectant. LUBEGARD Platinum Universal Trans-
pioneered universal ATF conversion fluids and successfully mission Supplement is the most used transmission supple-
eliminated the need for fast lubes to stock multiple OEM flu- ment in the fast lube
ids that were either difficult to obtain, or cost prohibitive. industry, based on the
The company’s mission is “to provide the fast lube opera- company’s internal mar-
tor and technician with the highest quality products that dif- keting research.
ferentiate (themselves) by improving vehicle performance, Important people in
making their job easier/simpler, and eliminating comebacks.” the company are Ken Thomas, director of Automotive Sales,
The company’s vision is “to be the industry’s only leading and Elise Haviland and Charlene Taylor in the customer ser-
manufacturer of the highest quality, synthetic, bio-friendly vice department.
automotive lubricants and the number-one choice for all au- For more information, call 800-333-5823.
tomotive professionals.”
For more than 40 years, Mighty Auto Parts has been serving services — the same as the fast lube market, which is why fast
the automobile industry. The company partners with more lubes have become a substantial and important part of the
than 25,000 repair facilities across the United States — from company’s customer base.
independents to large multi-bay Some of Mighty’s product offerings include wiper blades,
specialty shops and tire centers. The and performance and maintenance chemicals for oil systems,
company’s mission is “to provide fuel systems, transmission systems, cooling systems, power
the automotive service professional steering systems, brake systems, maintenance systems and
with OE quality parts at competi- Mighty VS7 Machines.
tive prices with local, personal ser- Many key employees play an essential part to Mighty’s suc-
vice. Our partnership approach to cess, including: Ken Voelker, president and COO (who has
business is focused on helping our customers not just to ‘buy’ 20 years experience with Mighty); Gary Vann, senior vice
better but also to ‘sell’ products and services to their custom- president of Sales and Marketing (who has been with the
ers profitably.” company for 32 years); and Mike Hudgins, director of Sales
Mighty began selling to the fast lube market in the early (who has been with Mighty for 25 years). The company’s top-
1980s. As the market evolved, the company realized what a selling products are Mighty Engine Guard II Oil, Air and
great fit their products and local services were for fast lubes. Cabin Filters.
The fast lube industry is important for Mighty because the If you have any questions, please contact Mike Hudgins at
company’s focus is on preventive maintenance products and 800-829-3900 or e-mail: mike.hudgins@mightyautoparts.com
Pentius Automotive Parts distributes high quality, competi- Pentius has added hundreds of new filter part numbers,
tively priced, fast moving parts for a wide range of domestic and currently offers one of the most complete filter lines in
and import light vehicles. The company manufactures oil fil- the business. The “Pentius 2008
ters, air filters and passenger compartment air filters for all UltraFLOW Catalog” provides a
domestic and import vehicles. In addition, ail filters, oil fil- complete listing of vehicle appli-
ters, fuel filters, cabin air filters, wiper blades and brake pads/ cations, including the company’s
shoes are produced. products and services. Pentius
Pentius’ business location near the Los Angeles/Long UltraFlow Filters provide coverage for the full range of im-
Beach, California port of entry, in a 120,000-square foot port and domestic light vehicles, hence the marketing theme,
warehouse, allows for flexible shipping alternatives through- “We’ve Got You Covered.”
out the United States. The company enjoys particularly close Pentius now has independent sales representation in place
relationships with Asian manufacturing entities, most of throughout most major areas of the United States.
which are based in South Korea. This relationship helps po- For more information, call 877-852-5000 or e-mail:
sition Pentius to provide top-quality products at extremely customerservice@pentiusautoparts.com
competitive delivered pricing.
Founded in 1986, Sage Microsystems has become a leading for it for a long time to come. More than 2,000 units of Sage’s
provider of point-of-sale business management solutions to top-selling QuickTouch point-of-sale systems have been in-
the fast lube industry. The company’s primary mission has stalled in fast lubes nationwide to date.
been meeting the needs of the automotive services industry Important Sage staff members
by developing products and services that will enable quick that operators should know in-
lube operators to service more cars, more efficiently. The clude Mark Miller, manager of
company’s vision is “to empower fast lube owners and opera- Sales and Marketing, who is
tors with the ability to continually build their businesses, no dedicated to making sure the
matter the condition of the economy.” products work and customers are completely satisfied. Also,
Applying technologies such as Windows-based software the Technical Support Group takes pride in making sure cus-
and touchscreen technology that have proved successful in tomers’ issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. And Bob
other retail businesses like restaurants, the company focused Sampson, company president, is also available to customers
on developing a point-of-sale system for the fast lube market. whenever they have issues they need to discuss.
Bob Sampson, president of the company, reasoned that busi- For additional information, please call Mark Miller or Bob
nesses are going to need business products forever, and he Sampson at 800-724-7400 or e-mail:
wanted to do something where there was going to be a need bsampson@sagesystem.com
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Service Pro
In 1995, Service Pro products were introduced to profession- many other automotive and heavy-duty service products.
al installers as the national brand of the Association of Inde- One of Service Pro’s best-selling products is its line of beam
pendent Oil Distributors (AIOD), an international market- blade wipers, which provide comprehensive coverage with
ing group of independently owned distribution facilities. The one of the fewest SKUs in the industry. To better help with
product line is distrib- inventory, there is a detailed application guide with popular-
uted throughout North ity listing for better inventory management. The OEM-series
America, including the wiper blades feature quality all-metal frame construction,
48 contiguous United a pre-installed easy-to-use multi-clip adapter and a natural
States and Hawaii, rubber squeegee with a stainless steel support spline for ulti-
Mexico and Canada. mate wiping quality.
Service Pro products Also, the company produces Premium Antifreeze Coolant,
are designed to provide the professional installer with quality a fully compatible formula for all makes and models of cars
products. Service Pro is a comprehensive line of packaged and light duty trucks.
and bulk lubricants, oil, air and specialty filters, antifreeze For more information, please call 800-313-2463 or e-mail:
and coolants, chemicals, wiper blades, belts, lighting and aiod@newswestmarketing.com
Unilube Systems
Unilube Systems is a leading provider of specialty equipment exceed OSHA and Uniform Building Code requirements.
to the quick lube industry, providing safe, reliable, easily as- All products are carefully engineered and tested for safe
sembled and lasting products. Unilube’s mission and vision operations and lasting service. Unilube products include: air
is to “provide the best filter racks, computer and work stations, footstools, lube bars
products in quality, and consoles, oil filter racks, the Pit Guard rolling pit cover
safety and value for the system, rolling drain pans, tool boards and work platforms.
fast lube industry, spe- The company’s top sellers are Pit Guards and the complete
cializing in customizing catwalk system (work platforms and stairs) for pits.
products.” All Unilube products are designed to maximize speed, safe-
In 1995, John A. Fanning realized there was a need for a ty and productivity. The component’s snap-together modular
vender that understood and specialized in products for fast construction method allows a complete two-bay installation
lubes, and Unilube Systems was created. The company’s only in less than eight hours with no specialized labor required.
business is to supply lube center equipment. Currently, key Speed of installation and maximum performance are attri-
people in the company are John M. Fanning, who can design butes that deliver extra value to customers.
and customize pit systems, and James Farner. Unilube prod- For additional information, call 800-326-1711 or e-mail:
ucts have been designed with safety in mind, and meet or jmfanning@unilube.com
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International Lubricants Introduces Kool-It Indicator Oil Eater Announces New Natural Line of Absorbents
International Lubricants, Inc., makers of Lubegard branded Oil Eater recently introduced an eco-friendly line of absorbent
products, have introduced the Kool-It Electrolysis Indicator. pads made of natural plant by-products and featuring woven
The Kool-It Electrolysis Indicator tool gives technicians a construction.
chance to ask customers if they would like Designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace, they help
their radiators checked for electrolysis. companies to meet OSHA and EPA requirements.
The tool can visually show the customer The line includes oil-only
the result and dramatically increase their pads and rolls, universal
radiator service profits. pads and rolls, and
The only way to prevent damage from absorbent socks. The
a stray electrical current is to fix it, and pads absorb up
until now technicians would need to to 20 percent
purchase an expensive meter and spend more than
some time deciphering the information. m e lt - b l ow n
The new Kool-It Electrolysis Indicator is polypropylene
easy to use. A green light lets you know pads, yet cost
if electrolysis is not present, and a red less. All are avail-
light lets you know if it is. If it is present, able in a variety of
the Kool-It Electrolysis Indicator weights and finishes.
also is used for troubleshooting Oil-only products soak up oil
to find where the stray electrical yet repel water. Universal products soak
current is coming from. up oil, water and other liquids, and absorbent
For more information, call socks control larger spills and protect drains.
800-333-5823 or visit: For more information call 800-528-0334 or visit:
www.lubegard.com www.oileater.com
ISI Introduces New Dashboard Mighty Launches Syntramax Complete
On ISI’s Dashboard, store performance is presented on easy-to- Mighty recently launched Syntramax Complete. Syntramax
read Dashboard dials and a color-coded display with green for Complete is Mighty’s highly advanced fuel system cleaner. This
performance at or above the target, yellow for performance near additive provides the maximum in fuel system
your target and red for performance below the desired target. Im- cleaning by removing fuel-related deposits in to-
plementing day’s sophisticated fuel injection systems.
Dashboard as It also helps reduce the need for high-octane
a competitive fuel, utilizing its unique octane benefit chemical
tool between formulation, designed to lower an engine’s oc-
stores trans- tane intake requirement, thus restoring power
lates into in- and performance.
creased sales Syntramax Complete cleans the entire fuel
and produc- system in just one tank, reducing HC, Nox
tivity. and CO emissions and sharply increasing
The tool the probability of passing emissions testing.
allows op- The PEA formulation is completely safe for
erators to catalytic converters and oxygen sensors.
select what For more information, call 800-829-3900
sales items and services are displayed on the Dashboard dials or visit:
and grids as well as establishing the target value for each item www.mightyautoparts.com
and service for which each store’s performance is measured by.
Real-time reports deliver sales figures, ticket averages and car
counts from any location during any time of the day.
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Industry Data: TOP 30 Fast Lube Chains
While Jiffy Lube remains the largest fast lube company In the midst of a major rebranding campaign, Penn- VIOC saw its company-owned facility population shrink
in the nation for a 21st consecutive year, the chain zoil’s 10-Minute Oil Change program remains the na- by 15 stores, largely as a result of divesting those facili-
1 has been wracked by negative press during recent 2 tion’s largest oil company-branded program. However, 3 ties to franchisees. The franchise population grew by
months. The chain saw its company-owned population this marks the third consecutive year the program has 43 facilities, and the net increase of 18 shops was the
dip by 16 stores and its franchisee population decline recorded negligible, or no, growth. second-largest growth recorded by any of the chains
by 11 stores pending the resolution of several recent on this list. Plus, VIOC’s growth puts it within shouting
franchisee bankruptcies. distance of overtaking Pennzoil 10-Minute.
2007 Rank: 1 Growth Since 3/07: -1% Stores Projected by 12/08: 2,189 2007 Rank: 2 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 3 Growth Since 3/07: 2% Stores Projected by 12/08: 846
Chevron’s Texaco Xpress Lube branded program grew Kwik Kar continued the steady growth of its turnkey While Jiffy Lube might have declined by more overall
by two facilities during the past year. The company lube shop program, expanding by a total of six facili- facilities, of the top 10 chains on this list none declined
4 optimistically aims to increase the chain by 25 facilities 5 ties during the past year. Combined with the decline 6 by a larger percentage than Valvoline’s Express Care
in the coming year. Despite the chain’s slow growth, no in Valvoline’s Express Care program, Kwik Kar rejoined branded program, which shrank by a total of 25 shops
other lube chain ranking behind Texaco Xpress Lube is the top five on our list. during the last year. The company hopes to make up
within 100 facilities of the branded program chain. for that by growing an additional 25 facilities during
the coming year.
2007 Rank: 4 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 527 2007 Rank: 6 Growth Since 3/07: 2% Stores Projected by 12/08: 394 2007 Rank: 5 Growth Since 3/07: -6% Stores Projected by 12/08: 404
ExxonMobil’s Mobil 1 Lube Express program continues Though Shell reported last year that it planned to CITGO’s branded lube program, CITGO Lube, dipped
to thrive, having added 77 facilities during the past grow the company’s Rapid Lube branded program, for by a total of six facilities during the past year, leaving
7 two years, including 30 during the past year alone. 8 the fifth consecutive year Shell reported no growth 9 it right at the cusp of the 200-facility mark and less
Those 30 new shops were an industry high, and the in the chain. By all accounts existing stores are being than 10 facilities ahead of the number-10 chain on this
growth rate of 11 percent recorded by the Mobil 1 supported, but the company does not appear eager to list. However, the company plans to add up to 10 new
Lube Express chain was tops among the top 15 chains enlarge the chain. facilities to its ranks during the coming year.
in the industry.
2007 Rank: 7 Growth Since 3/07: 11% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 8 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 9 Growth Since 3/07: -3% Stores Projected by 12/08: 210
Grease Monkey acquired two company-owned stores ConocoPhillips’ Lube Shop signage program, which A year after adding the “& Service Center” to its name
during the past year, while its franchisee network includes independent facilities wearing the Kendall, to better represent the brand’s increased focus on
10 declined by two, for a net growth of zero stores. (Note: 11 Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco brands, recorded zero net 12 complete automotive maintenance and repair, Express
The company’s foreign franchise network did add growth during the past year, but remains one of the Oil Change & Service Center grew by eight company-
one facility, however, giving the company 241 total top 15 lube chains in the country. owned stores, but saw its franchisee network decline
facilities. Only domestic facilities are recorded on this by three shops, for a net growth of five facilities.
list, however.)
2007 Rank: 10 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 209 2007 Rank: 11 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 12 Growth Since 3/07: 3% Stores Projected by 12/08: 186
SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up added one company- One of the largest company-owned, regionally focused American LubeFast hit the 75-store mark by adding
owned and three franchised facilities during the past fast oil change providers in the country, EZ Lube added three new shops to its ranks. As with other large
13 year for a net growth of four stores, recovering nicely 14 a total of five facilities during the past year. The com- 15 chains, American LubeFast has focused much of its
from both Hurricane Katrina and a slight decline on pany has focused much of its expansion on acquiring growth on acquiring existing properties, largely in
last year’s list. existing properties, and expects to add as many as 12 smaller, rural towns.
shops to its stable in the coming year.
2007 Rank: 13 Growth Since 3/07: 4% Stores Projected by 12/08: 123 2007 Rank: 14 Growth Since 3/07: 6% Stores Projected by 12/08: 96 2007 Rank: 15 Growth Since 3/07: 4% Stores Projected by 12/08: 77
One year after growing by 8 percent, Oil Can Henry’s According to sources at GM, the company no longer While its top-20 status remained unchanged, Victory
recorded facility population growth of 7 percent has plans to expand its Goodwrench Quick Lube Lane Quick Oil Change added no facilities during the
16 by adding two company-owned facilities and three 17 program, which largely consisted of dealership-owned, 18 past year, and the company has plans to open five
franchised facilities to its expanding ranks. The chain, off-site lube shops. The company instead is urging its facilities during the coming year.
focused mainly in the Pacific Northwest, hopes to add network of 6,500 independent dealerships to offer
as many as 15 facilities during the coming year. quick oil changes in their main service bays.
2007 Rank: 16 Growth Since 3/07: 7% Stores Projected by 12/08: 87 2007 Rank: 17 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 18 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 54
Ranked by percentage growth, no company grew more Ohio-based Lube Stop maintained its facility popula- Oil Changers declined by one store during the past
during the past year than Super-Lube. The Florida- tion for the second year in a row, keeping it among the year, moving it out of a tie with Lube Stop for 20th
19 based company, which in 2001 sold all but 21 facilities 20 top 20 fast lube chains in the country. The company 21 place on our list. The company indicated it has no plans
to American LubeFast, added three company-owned does plan additional stores during the coming year, for expansion during the coming year.
facilities and four franchised facilities, putting it within however.
reach of the 50-store mark.
2007 Rank: 19 Growth Since 3/07: 17% Stores Projected by 12/08: 61 2007 Rank: 20 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 40 2007 Rank: 20 Growth Since 3/07: -3% Stores Projected by 12/08: 36
Illinois-based LubePro’s saw its facility population re- A year after selling 17 stores (more than a third of its Performance Plus added one company-owned facil-
main unchanged during the past year, a familiar theme overall facilities), Speed Lube remained steady with 31 ity to its holdings during the past year, hitting the
22 for the top fast lube chains in the country. Of the 23 total facilities, holding on to the 23rd position in this 24 30-store threshold and moving out of a tie for 24th
top 30 chains, less than half recorded facility growth year’s ranking. position.
between March 2007 and March 2008.
2007 Rank: 22 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 37 2007 Rank: 23 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 31 2007 Rank: 24 Growth Since 3/07: 3% Stores Projected by 12/08: 30
Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe’s store counts remained With its store population almost evenly divided be- ExpressWay Drive Thru Lube Center maintained its
unchanged for the second consecutive year (falling tween franchised and company-owned centers, Oilstop two-way tie for 27th position on our list with 23 total
25 to 25th position on this year’s list in the process). The 26 Drive-Thru Oil Center saw its total facility numbers 27 facilities in operation, the same as recorded in 2007.
company indicated it has no plans for additional stores unchanged for the second consecutive year.
during the coming year.
2007 Rank: 24 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 29 2007 Rank: 26 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 28 2007 Rank: 27 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: *
Oil Express remained in a tie for 27th place on our list Prompto 10-Minute Oil Change had 21 facilities in 2007 Rank: 32 Growth Since 3/07: 19% Stores Projected by 12/08: 21
of the largest fast lube companies, operating 23 stores operation as of March 2008, a figure unchanged from
27 as of March 2008. In all, the companies ranking 16th 29 the total in operation in 2007. The company operates 30 Terrible Herbst Total Stores: 19
through 30th on our list increased by a net of nine facilities in both Maine and New Hampshire. Franchised: 0
facilities during the past year, or less than one per Las Vegas, NV Ind./Co. Owned: 19
company. www.terribleherbst.com
2007 Rank: 27 Growth Since 3/07: 0% Stores Projected by 12/08: 24 2007 Rank: 30 Growth Since 3/07: 5% Stores Projected by 12/08: * 2007 Rank: 27 Growth Since 3/07: -17% Stores Projected by 12/08: 19
The complete TOPS in the Fast Lube Industry Survey, which includes growth rates and projections for the top fast lube chains, a complete industry
store population figure, projected sales figures for the industry, a complete list of the top Oil Change-Plus chains, a list of domestically owned,
foreign-operated fast lube chains, etc., is available free to paid subscribers on our website: noln.net. Non-subscribers may purchase the full
TOPS survey for $30 or the Operators Survey (with selected data to follow) for $60.
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Industry Data: Fast Lube Operators Survey
Industry Average Average Ticket Total
Lube, Oil & Filter Price (1998-2007)
(1998-2007)
$35.00 $50.00
$47.18
$44.95
$31.12 $45.00
$29.97 $42.59
$30.00 $40.36
$28.16
$26.86 $26.71 $27.36 $40.00 $38.51 $39.18
$35.89 $36.66
$25.35 $35.25
$24.51 $24.18 $24.71
$25.00 $35.00 $32.55
$30.00
$20.00
$25.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$- $-
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
38.0 37.6
10,000
37.0
36.5
36.0 35.7 8,000
35.4
6,000
34.0
4,000
32.0
2,000
30.0 0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
29.6
30.0 28.9
50% 48%
26.6 26.7 45%
25.8 44%
24.8 24.3 24.9 42%
25.0 24.0 24.1
40% 38%
20.0 32%
30%
30% 28%
25%
15.0
20%
10.0
10%
5.0
0.0 0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Average Annual Sales for Fast Lubes Average Cost of Goods Sold for
(1998-2007) Full-Service Lube, Oil & Filter
(1998-2007)
$600,000
$521,093 $14.00
$511,891
$473,662 $484,209 $474,384
$500,000 $473,530 $12.00
$459,628 $11.37 $11.55
$465,916
$446,519
$422,473
$9.86
$400,000 $10.00
$9.13
$8.54 $8.73
$8.29 $8.40
$7.98
$8.00 $7.64
$300,000
$6.00
$200,000
$4.00
$100,000
$2.00
$- $0.00
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
80% 79%
$0.40
78%
78%
76%
$0.30 76% 75% 75%
$0.26
74%
74%
$0.21
$0.20 72% 72%
72%
$0.12 $0.12 $0.13
70%
$0.10
68%
$- 66%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
15,000
$2.00
10,000
$1.00
5,000
$0.00 0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
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Industry Data: Fast Lube Operators Survey
Net Profit as a Percentage Average Number of Bays
of Gross Sales Per Facility
(1998-2007) (1998-2007)
18%
3.2
15.8% 15.6%
16%
3.1
3.1
14% 13.2% 13.1% 13.0%
12.7%
11.8% 11.7% 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
12% 11.5% 3.0
10.9%
10%
2.9
8% 2.8
2.8
6%
2.7
2.7
4%
2.6
2%
0% 2.5
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Average Number of Miles Driven Percentage of Fast Lube Operators Who List
Between Oil Changes Customer Service as Top Key to Success
(1999-2007) (1998-2007)
4,500 80%
4,300 40%
4,268
4,253 31%
4,250 30% 27%
4,227 25%
4,200 20%
4,150 10%
4,100 0%
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Chevron
Others
5%
4%
Quaker State
6% Amsoil
2%
Havoline
Quaker State
6%
5%
Castrol Valvoline Castrol Pennzoil
7% 7% Valvoline
Mobil 16% 13%
10% 13%
Acura................................................www.serviceexpress.honda.com Lexus...........................................................................techinfo.lexus.com
Chrysler/Dodge/Eagle/Jeep/Plymouth Nissan............................................................www.nissantechinfo.com
...........................................................................www.techauthority.com
Porsche.................................................................techinfo.porsche.com
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury..................................... www.motorcraft.com
Rolls Royce........................................................................www.rrtis.com
General Motors (Buick/Cadillac/Chevrolet/Geo/GMC/
Hummer/Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Saturn)................................................ Saab...................................................................www.saabtechinfo.com
...............................................................................www.gmtechinfo.com
Scion........................................................................techinfo.toyota.com
Honda..............................................www.serviceexpress.honda.com
Subaru.................................................................... techinfo.subaru.com
Hyundai...............................................................www.hmaservice.com
Suzuki............................................................www.suzukitechinfo.com
Infiniti............................................................ www.infinititechinfo.com
Toyota......................................................................techinfo.toyota.com
Isuzu.................................................................www.isuzutechinfo.com
Volkswagen......................................................... www.ebahn.com/vw
Jaguar........................................................... www.jaguartechinfo.com
Volvo............................................................... www.volvotechinfo.com
Kia..........................................................................www.kiatechinfo.com
Source: National Automotive Service Task Force
Land Rover............................................www.landrovertechinfo.com www.nastf.org
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