Cars wash lots exponentially busy over the weekend

Sandstorm in UAE results in field day for car wash companies across the country

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 8, 2015: Over the course of the weekend, after the sandstorm blew across the UAE, commuters were queued for several hours at car wash stations to get their cars cleaned. Approximately, 1300 cars per hour were present across the car wash stations in Dubai.

The booming sales of automobiles in the region have led to growth in the car care industry, especially since there are strict hygiene regulations for the UAE capital drivers. Car owners have been warned to take their vehicles to a professional car wash or clean their vehicle in an industrial area. 

In 2014, the Middle East was ranked one of the fastest growing automobile markets in the world. According to recent findings, car sales growth in the US has risen by 4.6 per cent, eight per cent in the UK and 10 per cent in India. Meanwhile, UAE car sales growth touched a double digit figure (13 per cent) in the 2014. 

The car care market has immense potential to grow. There are many small and medium companies that provide products and solutions. After the sandstorm that occurred last week, car washes agencies across the region have been busy. On an average, each fuel station car wash witnessed no less than 20 automobiles, awaiting their turn. 

As per the Frost & Sullivan industry report, Saudi Arabia leads the GCC market with 7.55 million vehicles on the road, followed by UAE with 2.94 million and Kuwait with 1.38 million vehicles. There is thriving business for leading car care and car wash owners, operators, car wash equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

“The car care market is still in its nascent stages in UAE, with a lot of potential for growth and collaboration amongst industry players. There are several options for industry players - big and small. MECTW provides a networking platform for companies in search for growth and revenue; build relationships with industry members and create cost competitive services without losing sight of their customers’ needs,” said Jayaraman Nair, Chairman, VIS. 

In this view, Schezir Knoll, Managing Director, Tradex Middle East, “We are extremely happy to participate in the first Gulf Car Wash Expo 2015 and with our innovative products from Otto Christ Germany one of the leading manufacture with innovative technology in Automatic Carwash. Otto Christ possesses the most highly efficient product program, as well as, the most advanced technology in the vehicle wash market.” 

MECTW offers a platform to promote scientific cleaning practices, latest products, technologies and services to potential buyers in the MENA region. For the first time, MECTW will make way for two new platforms - laundry and car wash - along with a special outdoor section dedicated to street cleaning solutions and equipment. 

Middle East Cleaning Technology Week will also play host to the Excellence Awards that identifies the ‘difference makers’ in the hospitality and laundry industry. The Excellence Awards incorporates three categories; Best Room Attendant, Exceptional Public Area Attendant and Best Supervisor-Room. Winners walk away with a cash prize and a certificate.

MECTW is the perfect opportunity for brands to promote themselves in this competitive and growing region. It is the perfect meeting point for industry players, big and small, to exchange ideas towards providing better services.