Successfully serving the car wash industry for over 50 years
ABOUT VAUGHAN INDUSTRIES
Vaughan Industries: Pioneering Car Wash Innovation Since 1974
FOUNDING AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT
Vaughan Industries was established in 1974 to serve the Detroit, Michigan area by distributing detergents and spray waxes for automatic car washes. The company was founded by an industrial chemist with over 20 years of experience, who quickly expanded Vaughan’s focus by developing and manufacturing a new line of use-specific car wash chemical products.
From Chemical Roots to Industry Leader
In 1977, Vaughan Chemical became a Michigan corporation and purchased its first manufacturing facility in Detroit. By 1984, the company had expanded into the sales and service of car wash equipment, prompting a name change to Vaughan Industries to reflect its broader product and service offerings.
Vaughan Revolutionizes Car Wash Industry with Innovative Chemical Applications
Vaughan’s approach to solving application problems in the car wash industry sets it apart. The company recognized early on that how a washing solution is applied is just as important as the quality of the product itself. This realization led to the engineering of a complete line of chemical applicators, in addition to its growing line of car wash products, ensuring solutions for any car wash need.
A Family-Owned Business with Global Reach
As a privately held family business, Vaughan Industries embodies the spirit of American entrepreneurship. Over the years, the company has expanded its client base to serve customers around the world. Vaughan now operates several divisions that produce and distribute cleaning compounds, industrial fluids, sprockets, bearings, chains, car wash equipment, car wash chemicals, and auto detail products.
Innovations in Equipment and Manufacturing
Vaughan is well-known for being a go-to supplier of rollers, sprockets, and chains, with a patented process for manufacturing rollers that offers tighter tolerances and extended product life. Additionally, Vaughan is a leading supplier of high-pressure equipment, pump stations, prep stations, stainless steel arches, wheel applicators, and car wash chemicals, supporting the diverse needs of the car wash industry.
Commitment to Innovation
Vaughan Industries’ ongoing research and development efforts are supported by one of the most modern chemical laboratories in the industry, ensuring state-of-the-art products and applications. Through continuous innovation in equipment design and manufacturing, Vaughan remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the car wash industry in the 21st century.