For more than 60 years, the Hoffman family has operated car washes, experience that now shapes innovateIT’s work as an Albany, New York, manufacturer. The company builds car wash equipment for fellow operators, with designs tested in high-volume wash environments and made for long-term reliability.
Hydro-SpraySince Don Havens founded it in 1982, Hydro-Spray has built its reputation around car wash equipment that stays in service and support shaped by real operator experience. The company, now part of the C K family following its 2023 acquisition by C K Car Care, has installed more than 1,000 systems for self-serve and in-bay wash operators.CLEARFIELD, PA
EconocraftSince the early 1980s, Econocraft has manufactured automatic car-wash systems and components from its New York facility. The company makes more than 80% of the parts used in its systems in-house, pre-tests equipment at company-operated wash facilities, and supports operators with aftermarket parts and service. Its stainless-steel systems are backed by a lifetime guarantee against broken frames, cracked welds, and water-tank leaks, subject to stated conditions.YONKERS, NY
Hercules Systems IncFamily-owned since 1965, Huntington Station’s Hercules Systems manufactures brushless automatic vehicle-wash systems that wash, wax, and seal cars in under five minutes. Made in the USA and installed in more than 16 countries, its custom-fit equipment serves everyone from auto dealerships to ambulance fleets and private vehicle collectors. Patented touchless designs, spot-free rinsing, and water-recovery options reflect the company’s long-running focus on durable, low-maintenance wash-bay equipment.HUNTINGTON STATION, NY
Petit Auto Wash EquipmentBorn from a Norton, Ohio family car wash opened in 1968, Petit Auto Wash Equipment now manufactures touch-free tunnel and in-bay car wash systems in the United States. Founder Tom Petit Jr.’s engineering background led to the company’s first of eight U.S. patents in 1989, including the oscillating spray technology used in its Accutrac systems. Still family-owned and operated by the Petit family, the company also provides equipment support and service for car wash operators nationwide.AKRON, OH