Petit Auto Wash Equipment

What Petit Auto Wash Equipment does

Petit Auto Wash Equipment Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of commercial touch-free car wash systems headquartered in Norton, Ohio. The company's product portfolio centers on its patented Accutrac family of 360-degree high-pressure oscillating spray systems, comprising two tunnel configurations (Accutrac 360-t capable of 200+ cars per hour, and Accutrac XR with stationary spray arches) and two in-bay configurations (Accutrac 360-i at 29 cars per hour and the tall 360-i XT at 9'10" clearance / 27 cars per hour). Supporting equipment — including the Accu-View diagnostics software, reverse osmosis systems, pump stations, control panels, chemical monitoring, signage, LED lighting packages, and custom graphics — is sold alongside the core wash systems to deliver complete site solutions.

The company generates revenue through two streams: one-time equipment sales of its Accutrac systems to car wash operators, investment groups, auto dealers, fleet operators, and gas station/convenience store owners, and recurring annual Managed Remote Access subscriptions enabling remote monitoring and diagnostics on installed equipment. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supplemented by a national Authorized Service Provider (ASP) network that handles local installation, service, and lead distribution by territory, plus demand-generation activity through industry trade shows (ICA), content marketing, and social channels including TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Petit is protected by six granted US patents on the Accutrac 360-i platform and holds the Accutrac registered trademark, with a stated 50+ year operating history in the industry. The company presents as a founder/family-operated business (Tom Petit is identified as Data Protection Officer in company records), privately held with no disclosed external institutional investors, parent entities, or completed funding rounds.

Name

Petit Auto Wash Equipment

Legal name

Petit Auto Wash Equipment Inc.

Website

https://petitautowash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Petit Auto Wash Equipment Inc. is a privately held Ohio-based manufacturer of patented touch-free Accutrac 360-degree car wash systems, serving retail car washes, investment groups, auto dealers, fleets, and C-stores via direct sales and an Authorized Service Provider network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Car Wash Equipment

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet/Vehicle & Equipment Exterior Washing (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Commercial car wash equipment
• Touch-free car wash systems
• Tunnel car wash equipment
• In-bay automatic car wash
• Car wash manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Car Wash Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial car wash equipment including tunnel systems (Accutrac 360-t, Accutrac XR) and in-bay systems (Accutrac 360-i, Accutrac 360-i XT). Equipment is sold directly to car wash operators, investors, and businesses.
2. Managed Remote Access Subscription: Annual subscription service for remote access and alert capabilities included with Accutrac 360-i systems. Provides ongoing monitoring, diagnostics, and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Petit Auto Wash Equipment designs, manufactures, and sells commercial touch-free car wash systems, including tunnel wash systems (Accutrac 360-t, Accutrac XR) and in-bay automatic wash systems (Accutrac 360-i, Accutrac 360-i XT). The portfolio also includes supporting equipment such as the Accu-View monitoring software, reverse osmosis water systems, pump stations, and customizable control panels, sold to car wash operators, investors, auto dealers, fleet owners, and convenience stores.

Product overview

Petit Auto Wash Equipment offers a portfolio of commercial car wash systems designed for retail car washes, investment groups, auto dealers, fleet owners, and convenience stores. The product lineup consists of two main tunnel wash systems (Accutrac 360-t and Accutrac XR) and two in-bay automatic systems (Accutrac 360-i and Accutrac 360-i XT), all powered by the company's patented oscillating spray technology. These core wash systems are complemented by a comprehensive range of supporting equipment including the Accu-View software platform for real-time monitoring and diagnostics, reverse osmosis water treatment, pump stations, control panels, chemical monitoring, and customer-facing accessories such as signage, lighting packages, and custom graphics. The company emphasizes engineering excellence, durability, and innovation with over 50 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accutrac® 360-t: Touch Free 360 Degree high-pressure in motion tunnel wash system with 8' Clearance and 200+ Cars Per Hour Line Speed
• Accutrac® XR
• Accutrac® 360-i
• Accutrac® 360-i XT

Products and services

• Accutrac® 360-t Touch-free 360-degree high-pressure in-motion tunnel wash system with 8-foot clearance and 200+ cars per hour line speed, designed for high-volume commercial car wash operations.
• Accutrac® XR Stationary tunnel wash system with oscillating spray arches and patented spray heads configured for customized chemical applications, high-pressure washing, and spot-free rinsing in commercial car wash facilities.
• Accutrac® 360-i Touch-free 360-degree high-pressure in-bay automatic wash system designed for standalone installation, featuring 2-3 minute wash cycles, 8-foot standard clearance (8'4" optional), throughput of 29 cars per hour, and remote access and alert capabilities.
• Accutrac® 360-i XT Tall touch-free 360-degree in-bay automatic wash system with extra-large 9'10" clearance designed for taller vehicles, processing 27 cars per hour with 2-3 minute wash cycles.
• Accu-View Intuitive software platform providing real-time insights, diagnostics, and performance tracking for Petit car wash systems, enabling operators to monitor and manage wash equipment remotely.
• Petit RO System Reverse osmosis system engineered to deliver flawless, spot-free finishes through premium water quality treatment for car wash operations.
• Pump Stations High-performance pump stations designed to efficiently deliver water and cleaning solutions with reliability and long-term durability for car wash facilities.
• Petit Control Panels Smart, customizable control panels designed to match wash system configurations and workflows at commercial car wash installations.
• Managed Remote Access Subscription Annual subscription providing remote access and alert capabilities for Accutrac 360-i systems, enabling ongoing monitoring, diagnostics, and support for operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% volume increase and 25% average ticket increase
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Service Providers (ASPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent service providers who handle local installation, maintenance, and support for Petit car wash equipment. ASPs receive geographically assigned sales leads from Petit and have varying capabilities and expertise. Petit validates leads and distributes them to appropriate ASPs based on territory and capability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• International Car Wash Association (ICA): Industry trade group that hosts the ICA Show where Petit exhibits. Not a competitor, but a key channel/ecosystem node that defines the competitive set and end-customer pool for Petit's equipment.

Direct peers

• Mark VII Equipment: US-based manufacturer of commercial car wash systems including tunnel and in-bay automatics. Directly comparable to Petit as a primary competitor in express tunnel and in-bay touch-free equipment for the same operator/investor buyer.
• Belanger (part of Washworld/Liberty): Manufacturer of commercial vehicle wash systems including in-bay automatics and tunnel equipment with soft-touch and touch-free options. Directly comparable to Petit's product portfolio and end customer base.
• PDQ Manufacturing: Manufactures vehicle wash equipment including touch-free in-bay automatics and tunnel systems. Closely overlaps Petit's Accutrac product line in target customer (car wash operators and investors) and distribution model (direct sales + dealer network).
• Washworld: US-based manufacturer of touch-free and soft-touch in-bay automatic car wash equipment. Competes head-to-head with Petit's Accutrac 360-i and 360-i XT in the in-bay segment served by the same operator and dealer channel.
• Ryko Solutions: Provider of vehicle wash equipment, chemicals, and wash management solutions for tunnel and in-bay operators. Overlaps with Petit on equipment manufacturing, chemical monitoring, and recurring service revenue streams.
• Sonny's Enterprises: Largest US tunnel car wash equipment manufacturer and supplies distributor, serving the same retail car wash and investment group segments as Petit. Comparable as a direct competitor in tunnel wash hardware and conveyor equipment.
• Kessel (Wash): Manufacturer of car wash systems including touch-free and rollover/in-bay equipment, distributing to US car wash operators through a dealer model analogous to Petit's Authorized Service Provider network.

Emerging players

• Motor City Wash Works: US manufacturer of express tunnel and in-bay car wash equipment with a growing share of the touch-free segment. Comparable to Petit in product line and customer (operators, investors), though typically focused on a more limited geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• DRB Holdings (Tunnel Wash and Verifacts): Larger diversified provider of car wash solutions including point-of-sale, chemistry, and equipment. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same US car wash value chain that Petit serves with its hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PetitAutoWashInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/PetitAutoWash
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/petit-auto-wash-equipment
• Instagraminstagram.com/petitautowash
• TikToktiktok.com/@petitautowash

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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