In 1985 Fred Clodfelter bought his first car wash in Charleston IL. Fred was operating this self-service car wash and soon became well aware of the need for a local chemicals and parts distribution company. Deciding the best way to know something was done right was to do it himself, Fred created Nu Wave Car Wash Distribution in 1988. Around that same time Fred added the Automatic Car Wash, from Don R Haven’s Hydrospray to the Charleston location.
In 1998, Fred decided to go into semi-retirement mode and sold the Car Wash company to his son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Kim. Todd is the boots on the ground manager and oversees every aspect of service as well as distribution. Kim is the office manager, inventory clerk, and the voice you here when you call to order chemicals or request service.
Owning as many as 7 car washes of their own over the years, as the distribution company has become bigger, they have settled on two car washes they still own and operate. TidalWave in Mattoon and the original Hydro 1 car wash that started it all in Charleston.
Todd and Kim now have three additional employees that install and service car washes throughout Indiana and Illinois. Keeping the mission started by Fred, the entire team takes great pride in helping others succeed by offering quality equipment, chemicals, service and consulting at an affordable price so that you can make the most of your business.