December 18, 2006 – 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 completed the first phase of its factory renovation project.

“The Mark VII factory was built over two decades ago,” said Murray Kennedy, President and CEO of Mark VII. “Manufacturing technology has evolved over the years, and one of WashTec’s key initiatives for Mark VII is to utilize state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to maximize efficiency and control costs. This upgrade ensures that we continue to provide Mark VII customers with the highest quality car wash equipment that is customized to their specific needs, and that we will continue to do it at a competitive price.”

“We’re applying best practices learned during our parent company’s factory renovation in Germany to achieve similar productivity improvements in the US,” added Christoph Kleu, Executive Vice President of Mark VII. “For example, we installed a rail system and a series of automated lifting devices to simplify the assembly process, resulting in reduced production time and enhanced quality control. But this isn’t a one-time project. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’re currently finalizing plans for additional enhancements to be made in the factory in 2007.”