The Spanish group develops new technologies for the interior and exterior sanitization of cars in order to respond to the new cleaning needs arising from COVID-19.

The Spanish group successfully implements its patented HW'INTRAWASH worldwide, the first automated internal, standardised equipment in Europe for the professional washing and disinfection of trucks and shipping containers.

ISTOBAL, leader in the Italian market for automotive washing and care solutions, collaborates with the 118 to face the spread of COVID-19, ensuring the safety of patients and health and emergency personnel.

The Spanish group reinvents itself with the production of arches for the sanitization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of health, security and emergency forces and studies their production internationally to combat the pandemic.

Introducing a new physical recycling system that improves the quality and safety of recycled water, as well as increasing the amount of water saved in exterior wash services for all kinds of large vehicles.

The Spanish group is consolidating its innovative line of business in biodegradable products around the world. Created in 2010, the products facilitate the wash process for all kinds of vehicles and offer an end-to-end service for customers.

ISTOBAL M’1 rollover sales increased substantially in 2019 thanks to its ability to achieve a quality wash at a low price point and its consistent technological reliability.

In the coming years, the Spanish group will be focussing part of its efforts on markets with the greatest potential for growth, such as the USA, New Zealand, China, Germany and Poland. 

The Spanish group is promoting innovation in the car wash and care sector by opening up the 1^st edition of this ISTOBAL Open Innovation fast-track program to companies and teams from all over the world. Applications can be sent through the website www.istobal.com/innovation.

From the 2^nd to 4^th of October, the Group will attend the NACS Show in Atlanta backed up by the success of its ISTOBAL FLEX5 rollover and with the objective to continue boosting car wash growth in service stations, professional retail car washes, C-Stores and auto dealers.