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Whiting Systems Celebrates 50 Years

Whiting Systems, founded in 1974 by Bud and Pat Whiting, is celebrating its 50th year and has developed into a key provider of manual wash systems and fully automated large vehicle fleet washing solutions.

Whiting Systems Celebrates 50 Years

Whiting Systems created an autonomous three-brush gantry for washing large vehicles.

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Whiting Systems is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. For the first 15 years, the company’s focus was primarily on agricultural and industrial. From there, it evolved into providing state-of-the-art autonomous three-brush gantry systems, interior trailer wash systems, and several other industry firsts.

Since its founding in 1974 by Bud and Pat Whiting, the company has been dedicated to providing innovative and efficient solutions for cleaning large vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trains.

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According to Whiting Systems, the company's commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the transportation industry.

“No matter what the wash application, our objective has always been to help our customers make a greater profit with their wash program needs by providing the greatest value relative to wash cost, wash quality, and wash time,” said Russ Whiting, CEO.

Over the past 50 years, Whiting Systems has continuously evolved and adapted to meet the changing needs of its customers. From manual wash systems to fully automated large vehicle fleet washing solutions, the company said it has stayed at the forefront of technology and innovation.

HDT chose Whiting Systems’ SmartWashout as one of the Top 20 products for 2022.

Photo: Whiting Systems

As Whiting Systems prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the company said it remains committed to providing top-quality products and exceptional customer service. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, customer service technicians, and staying ahead of industry trends, Whiting Systems is poised for continued success in the years to come, the company said.


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