June 16, 2010 – Arvada, Colorado – Mark VII Equipment Inc., the US subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the leading producer of vehicle washing equipment worldwide, today announced it has acquired the assets of former PDQ distributor Advantek Inc. and opened direct operations in Toronto, Ontario.

“We welcome the Advantek team to the Mark VII family,” said Murray Kennedy, CEO of Mark VII. “They’re one of the most successful carwash distributors in Ontario and have a reputation for providing great service to multi-site operators with different brands of equipment, which is a cornerstone of Mark VII’s strategy for servicing large accounts.”

“We’re excited to team up with Mark VII and WashTec,” said Mike Johnston, President of Advantek. “We have strong relationships with both petroleum retailers and independent operators throughout Ontario, and we look forward to continuing to serve them as part of the global leader in the carwash industry.”

Mark VII’s Toronto office can be reached at 866-658-9274. For more information about Mark VII visit www.markvii.net or call 800-525-8248.