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IQ MAXimize Your Profit Margin & Cleaning Power

Efficiency and Cost Savings with IQ MAX Fleet operators know that minimizing vehicle downtime is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. That’s why we designed the IQ MAX large vehicle wash system to transform fleet maintenance by providing a highly efficient, automated solution — every time. Traditional manual washes can be time-consuming and expensive. But the […]

The Importance of Contactless Payments

Originally posted on the WashCard Systems blog. The Shift to Cashless Payments: A Modern Necessity In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are moving away from cash transactions and embracing the convenience of cashless payments. This shift is driven by the need for speed, security, and ease of use. As a result, nearly 90% of customers now prefer […]

Self-Serves Provide Advantage and Opportunity

Discover how self-serve car washes can lean into their merits and use systems like the D&S IQ Self Wash and Mini Stack Pump Units to enhance their efficiency and versatility. The Benefits of Self-Serve Car Wash Systems In the ever-evolving landscape of the car wash industry, self-serve car wash systems can present a compelling alternative […]

D&S Car Wash Supply & Lometa Capital Partners Acquire D&S Systems (DSS) – Restructured as D&S Field Sales & Service (FSS)

June 2, 2022 – D&S Car Wash Supply (“D&S”), a portfolio company of Lometa Capital Partners, has acquired D&S Car Wash Systems (“DSS”). Headquartered in High Ridge, MO, DSS was the exclusive distributor of D&S’s brand-recognized, high-performance car wash systems including in-bay automatic, self-serve, and truck wash products, in the St. Louis MSA. In addition […]

D&S Legacy Highlight – DS5000 #3 & #4

DS5000 #3 currently homed in STL Auto Wash of Sunset Hills, MO 2022 is a year not only of incredible growth and advancement for D&S Car Wash Equipment Company – seen with its latest innovation the IQ MAX – but so too is it a year of reflection.  Holding the special moniker of D&S’ 50-Year […]

Mid-West Equipment Sales + D&S Car Wash Supply

It’s been said that the key to operating a successful business is one thing above all else – people.  Whether it be your consumers, employees, benefactors, or even yourself – establishing good relationships with people have always made the business wheels turn in all areas of industry.  This is especially exemplified with the passion and […]

D&S Logo & Name Change

Since its founding in 1972, “D&S” has been the core of our identity with occasional changes to our tagline over the years. Likewise, the faithful blue shield of our logo has stood the test of time from nearly the beginning. We began this year with a special logo in recognition of our 50th Anniversary. Today […]

D&S 50-Year Anniversary Career Highlight: “Grady” Greg Mercer

“Grady” Greg Mercer: The D&S One Man Army As the longest serving employee in D&S’ history at an astounding 33-year career and counting, one man walks the grounds of D&S with unparalleled knowledge and know-how of the operations within.  We’re talking of course, about the one-man-army known as Greg “Grady” Mercer.  Hired in 1989 as […]

D&S 50-Year Anniversary Career Highlight: Drew Dressler

Drew Dressler: The Man, The Myth, The Legend For long-time contributors to the car wash industry, one name that may surely ring a bell is Drew Dressler of D&S Car Wash Equipment Company.  Since 1989, Drew’s fascination with car wash equipment and the industry at large has led him through countless roles, equipping him with knowledge that […]

2021 Recap

Highlights of 2021: IQ Side Blaster Debut In 2021, the IQ Side Blaster Kit & Upgrade Option were released by D&S as supplementary add-ons to IQ Soft Touch 2.0 Genius Series machines to target the lower half of the vehicle in harsh conditions. This addition was met with positive feedback, especially in regions of the […]

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