January News
Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season, and are gearing up for a successful 2018. With the frigid temperatures a lot of the US and Canada has been experiencing recently, business is brisk at many car washes.

If you aren't already marketing your business, now is the time to do so. The cold temperatures mean fewer people are washing their vehicles at home, and a large majority are instead seeking the comfort and speed of an automated wash.

This is an excellent opportunity to focus on the promotion of your monthly wash club program. With the unpredictability of Winter weather, the benefit of a monthly pass to potential customers is extremely high, so be sure to offer clear signage and literature (flyers/brochures) at your locations that define the value of your program.

If you are seeking support or ideas on how to market your loyalty programs, please email [email protected]
Valentine's Theme
New Valentine's Theme
Enjoy our complimentary Valentine's theme, available for instant download on your touch screen HTK or CTK now.

Two versions of the theme are available - one that supports up to 8 wash options, and one that supports up to 4 wash options and 4 wash bundles.

Do I Need a Mobile App?
According to a recent study by analytics company Flurry, we're now spending an average of 5 hours a day on our phones! Of that, a whopping 92% is spent within apps.

It's safe to say that consumers now expect there to be an app for every interest they have, and that's why we developed our Custom Mobile App program.

Our current platform gives you a custom-branded app developed for both Android and iOS devices. Users can buy washes and wash bundles, claim deals and discounts, send gifts to friends and family, see your locations and amenities, and easily reach out to you with questions or concerns.

It's a unique, direct marketing tool that captures data on your customers you couldn't realistically obtain through conventional methods.
Mobile App
Custom Mobile App Program
With many operators already using the app at their washes, we've received some invaluable feedback and suggestions for improvement.

We're happy to announce that we are working on some great new loyalty features that will be showcased at this years Car Wash Show in Las Vegas from April 26-28 (be sure to stop by booth 4829 for a demo!).

We've just completed a major overhaul of the app framework in anticipation of these features, so you can also look forward to a much faster experience with a new, beautiful user interface.

The custom app integrates seamlessly with HTK, CTK, and Gold Line kiosks, and is easily controlled from our cloud-based Hosted Solutions management system. No tech know-how required!

If you're interested in learning more or setting up a demo, feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected].
Did You Know?
Hamilton was originally formed in 1921 as the Hamilton Scale Company. Our primary line of business was producing coin-operated advertising scales - a novelty item that could be seen throughout neighborhood groceries, pharmacies, and general stores.

The mid-20th century saw a diversification into change machines, and in 1983 we brought the first-ever automated payment kiosk to the car wash industry.

We continue to offer cutting-edge technologies and products to serve the car wash, parking, laundry, and amusement industries.
Hamilton Scale Co.
NEWS BRIEFS
2018 Pricing
Our pricing will remain the same this year for Equipment and Parts.

REMINDER: Discontinuation of STA Validator Repairs
Effective March 1, 2018, Hamilton will no longer offer STA validator repair. This is due to the discontinuation of several components that allow us to repair the STA validator.

Kits are available that allow the use of the XE validator with an existing STA stacker. The kit numbers and details are as follows:

• Kit Number 100-0089 will handle all changers, both front and rear load
• Kit Number 100-0184 will handle the Gold Line ACW’s

Note: From March 1, 2018 to August 1, 2018 Hamilton will be offering Distributors an additional 10% and End Users a 10% discount off the kits listed above

2018 Trade Shows
Click here to see where we'll be exhibiting this year!
Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.  |  1026 Hamilton Drive, Holland, OH 43528
800-837-5561 | hamiltonmfg.com | Contact