August 10, 2009 – 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 launched direct sales and service operations in Oklahoma.

"We look forward to directly supporting our former distributor's customer base," said Murray Kennedy, CEO of Mark VII. "It includes plenty of Mark VIIs as well as a significant number of machines from our competitors. This fits perfectly with our strategy of being a one-stop service provider for key accounts."

Mark VII’s Oklahoma-based service technicians report to Doug Urban, Regional Service Manager, and are supported by Mark VII’s Allen, Texas regional office and warehouse. Effective immediately, Oklahoma customers can call 877-227-1155 for service. Ryan Beaty, Vice President of Sales for the Western Region, will direct sales operations in Oklahoma and can be reached at 503-358-5294.