January 9, 2007 – Arvada, Colorado – Mark VII Equipment Inc., the US subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the leading supplier of innovative solutions for the carwash business worldwide, has acquired its long-time distributor Mid-Tenn Mark VII, Inc. of Lebanon, Tennessee.

The new subsidiary is now called Mark VII of Tennessee. Former owners Robert Taylor and Moose Tyree will continue to work for the subsidiary as consultants. Larry McCarty, who has served Mid-Tenn customers for over seven years in sales, marketing and training capacities, has been promoted to General Manager.

“Robert and Moose built what has consistently been one of the highest performing territories in the Mark VII distributor network,” said Murray Kennedy, President and CEO of Mark VII. “The acquisition frees them up to work on special projects that extend and enhance their legacy of excellence in sales, service and support.”

“This is a great opportunity for both Mark VII and our Tennessee customers,” added Tyree. “With the strong financial backing of Mark VII, we’re looking forward to taking the business to the next level by creating new programs and services that can benefit all Mark VII customers.”