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Save Water. Save our rivers. Use our car washes.

Why Join the ACWA?

By helping car wash operators promote the concept of commercial carwashes and showing them ways of attracting new customers, the Association intends to reach a broader audience. Our goal of increasing car owners use of commercial car washes from “15% to 50%” will greatly benefit all areas of the car wash industry.

By helping industry suppliers promote their products directly to the car wash industry members who are their target audience.

As a member, you have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

  • Being part of a National Association providing ready access to a large network of like-minded people, operating various types of washes using different types of equipment, from the single site operator to the large multiples
  • Direct access to membership base
  • Direct access to Industry Providers
  • Advertising opportunities through Newsletter and Web site
  • Members Only - news, offers, promotional materials
  • Industry fact sheets
  • Major Bi-Annual Convention and special industry related events.
  • Regular quarterly newsletter
  • Training seminars, informal gatherings, social events

And more...


 CLASSIFIEDS
Got something to sell?
Want to buy?
Need a Job ?
 
* Fragrance Tree machine
* good quality second hand pumps for sale
* see Car Wash for Sale
* want to work in the Car Wash Industry? Position available
 
If you have anything to list please contact Fiona on 03 9576 7800 or email the information to info@carwash.org.au

 


Useful Links

The International Carwash Association (ICA) Chicago USA

www.carecarecentral.com 

serves  the needs of the car wash and detailing industry's professionals. Australian Car Wash Association members receive membership rights with the ICA and can access the members only section of their website, attend their yearly Conventions paying member's rates and attend virtual reality conventions.


William (Bill) Pitzer's AutoCareForum
 
 

" Hi Down-Under Friends,  Just to bring you guys up todate, I've changed the Forum to a new version with more options and, I have created a special area just for Australia. Check it out and spread the word ! "

Look for the Section called Chat. 
Interested in Vending ?
Here is a great opportunity. Jim Holve, Vending Machine expert from ShurVendPlus (who attended the 2005 ACWA Convention) will be available online. 
 
 

 Car Wash Water Saver Scheme Web Site

 
 
The car wash industry recognizes that it can help reduce the amount of water used in washing cars. That’s why the Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) has launched the Car Wash Water Saver Rating Scheme. Participating car washes will display a one to five star rating that shows how much drinking water that car wash uses for each standard wash.

 


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 The Australian Car Wash Association is a National Association

 
 Australian Car Wash Association 
MEETING DATES
 
ACWA Members and Guests
You are invited to attend the following State Meetings
  
NEW SOUTH WALES
Time/Venue details to be advised - Friday 20 June 2008
 
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane - Queensland Cricket Association
Meeting 12 noon Alan Border Room
followed by lunch Pavilion Restaurant
Tuesday 24 June 2008
 
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
 Adelaide - Strathmore Hotel
Meeting 6.30pm (approx. 60-90 mins)
followed by Dinner in The Balcony Restaurant
Monday 23 June 2008
 
VICTORIA
 Melbourne - Skyways Taverner Airport West
Meeting 11.30 (approx. 60-90 mins)
followed by lunch in the Bistro
Wednesday 25 June 2008 
 
 Email info@acwa.net.au for further details or to RSVP
 
2008 Annual General Meeting
 July 22nd 2008 - Melbourne
 
 
Water Restrictions apply at different levels in each State
 
ACWA has been working hard on your behalf to ensure that the restrictions applying to the car wash industry represent Best Practice in water efficiency.   This has been successful in most States so far, with the exception of Victoria where we are continuing to negotiate the removal of the withdrawal of supply clause in Stage 4 of the Victorian Drought Response Plan.
 
Your support of the Best Practice standards is essential to maintain the integrity of ACWA's water efficiency policy.
 
For more information see the links below: 

 

Metropolitan Melbourne:

www.melbournewater.com.au/content/water/water_storages/water_storages.asp?bhcp=1#2

 

Other Victorian authorities:

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/wcmn202.nsf/childdocs/-90788670E97F8698CA257216007CA773?open

 

Queensland Government - Water:

http://www.qld.gov.au/services_for_queenslanders/environment_and_resources/water.html

 

South East Queensland Water:

www.seqwater.com.au

 

Queensland Water Commission:

www.qwc.qld.gov.au

 

South Australia – SA Water:

www.sawater.com.au

 

NSW - Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA)

www.sca.nsw.gov.au

 

NSW Water Information

http://waterinfo.nsw.gov.au/

  

Hunter Valley

www.hunterwater.com.au

 

ACT Water Authority

www.actew.com.au/conservation

 

Tasmania - Hobart Water:

www.hobartwater.com.au

Launceston/Tamar Valley region

www.eskwater.com.au

 

Western Australia  - Department of Water:

http://portal.water.wa.gov.au/portal/page/portal/home

 

Northern Territory - Darwin:

www.powerwater.com.au/aboutus/darwin_river_dam.htm  

 
Please note: This is not intended to be a complete list of National Water Authorities.

ACWA Members CHAT FORUM now available. Log onto your MEMBERS ONLY section and see the link from the MEMBERS HOMEPAGE for instructions on HOW TO USE the Forum

 
MEMBERS..     Take a digital photograph of your Car Wash and email it to info@carwash.org.au so it can be put onto the "Where to Wash" section of the Website with address details of your site
 
Want to be featured in a future ACWA Newsletter?
Acknowledge your Attendant - send in a story and photo of your star employee
 
Just done a Renovation ? Just opened a site ? Installed new equipment ? Do you have a carwash site which is exposed to extreme weather conditions? Everyone loves reading and seeing photos of different carwashes - take some photos and write a story on your wash
  
Contact Fiona (03) 9576 7800

MEMBERS - Does ACWA have your EMAIL address?
Due to the urgency of the current water restrictions, email invitations to urgent meetings or email alerts providing updated information could be sent at any time.
Please email your address to info@carwash.org.au  

Your Association Keeps You Informed...

With Fact Sheets, Technical Equipment Reports, Promotions, information on wages/penalty rates, Trade Practices Act, updates on the Water Rating Scheme, and much more

Log onto Members Only Section   for the latest information

 

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