August 15, 2011 – 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 launched direct sales and service operations in Florida, northern California and southern California. The moves were prompted by Mark VII being awarded multiple oil company and convenience store contracts to supply service, chemicals and equipment to their company-owned carwash sites.

Banks & Co., based in Fresno, will continue to sell and service Mark VII products in central California.

“California and Florida are two of the largest carwash markets in the US,” said Steve Jeffs, CEO of Mark VII. “Our Category Captain Program for key accounts – which includes servicing all major brands of equipment, supplying chemicals, providing marketing support, and upgrading equipment – was the key driver for us winning the major account contracts. Now any carwash operator in these markets can benefit from quality Mark VII service.”

Florida customers interested in Mark VII service, chemicals and equipment can contact John Holzinger at 720-837-4585. Customers in northern and southern California can contact Kelly Maria at 650-676-9158. For more information about Mark VII visit www.markvii.net or call 800-525-8248.