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13-05-2008 State Of The Art Dog Wash Unveiled
TMC Pet Vending Solutions Press Release
 

TEXAS BUSINESS FIRST IN NATION TO UNVEIL STATE OF THE ART DOG WASH

(Midland, TX) May 13, 2008- Dog owners in Midland can smile as a local business is the first in the country to own and operate the newest generation of self-service dog wash machines.   The "Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash" is proud to announce its grand opening on May 17, 2008 at 9AM on 2215 N. Midland Drive, in Midland TX.

"Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash" uses the Australian made K9000 Self Service Dog Wash that allows dog owners to wash their pets in a fun, safe, effective and affordable way while getting dogs clean at a fraction of what groomers charge. 

"Happy dogs mean happy people." said Cody Elder, co-owner of "Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash".  "We see how popular the concept is becoming in Europe and Australia and wanted to bring the idea to Texas".

For $10 dogs can be washed, de-flead, conditioned, rinsed and dried in a matter of minutes.  It's all done in an easy to use self-contained, self serve unit keeping the dog happy and safe.   Last year, pet owners spent $41 billion dollars on their pets.  It's one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.

"Dog owners treat their dogs like part of the family, and we wanted to make sure they have a place to get their dogs clean and have fun at the same time" said Elder.

The "K9000 Dog Wash" has become a fun innovative pet care center at more than 100 locations across Australia.  The Midland location will be the first of its kind in the United States.

"Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash" will be open 7 days a week from 6AM-11PM.   Located in the Mesa Verde Shopping Center at the corner of Midland Drive and Neely.

 

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05-04-2008 K9000 Debut In USA
TMC Pet Vending Solutions Press Release
 
First Ever US Debut For K9000 Dog Wash This Week
 

(Orlando, FL)  April 5, 2008- The "K9000 Dog Wash" is being unveiled for the first time in the United States at the International Car Wash Association Car Wash Expo being held April 7-10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

TMC Pet Vending Solutions has been selected as the sole US distributor of the Australian made coin operated self-serve dog wash.    The "K9000 Dog Wash" has become an innovative profit center at more than 50 car washes across Australia. Nearly half of the car washes have installed multiple "K9000 Dog Wash" units.  TMC Pet Vending Solutions is now offering the idea to car wash operators across the United States.

"We found car wash owners were looking for an edge over the competition" said Erik MacPherson, President of TMC Pet Vending Solutions. "If there are two things people are passionate about, it's their cars and their pets.  It's a natural fit."

The "K9000 Dog Wash" has proven to help car wash owners develop a new client base and generate additional revenue by using little space and requiring no additional employees. The self-serve, free standing unit was designed by dog lovers with safety and simplicity in mind. 

The "K9000 Dog Wash" will be also featured in the 2008 Kleen-Rite Corporation catalog. The unit was recently profiled in "Trend Insiders" and "Cool Business Ideas" websites and the BBC program "Culture Shock". 

For more information or a demonstration of the "K9000 Dog Wash", please visit TMC Pet Vending Solutions directly across from the Kleen-Rite Corporation booth at the International Car Wash Expo (Booth # 2866).  An online profile could also be viewed at www.tmcpetvending.com.

 
19-12-2007 TMC USA Now Offering K9000 Dog Wash In USA
TMC Pet Vending Solutions Press Release
 
K9000 Dog WashTMC Now Offering K9000 Dog Wash In The U.S. 
 
St. Pete Beach, FL - December 19, 2007 -  For the past two years, TMC Pet Vending Solutions has been introducing to the U.S. second generation coin operated self serve dog wash equipment from around the world.  During a recent trip to Australia, TMC's expectations about the K9000 dog wash was met and exceeded.   The K9000 coin operated self serve dog wash is the latest pet innovation from Warrnambool, Australia manufactured by TruBlu owners Willy Benter and Tim Darmanin.  TMC will be exclusively distributing the K9000 in the U.S.
 
"What got my attention is that these guys 'get it' in regards to understanding the dog and dog owner's experience.  Their goal is to make a self serve dog wash that's simple to use and simple to maintain.  They nailed it", says TMC's President Erik MacPherson.  "I must have seen over 20 K9000 installations during my visit and the owners' feedback was nothing but positive.  No support issues and I couldn't believe that one K9000 location has even done over $1000 in one week", he continues.  TMC says that the US market needs the next level coin operated dog wash without being too complex and overwhelming from a maintenance perspective.
 
The first K9000 was built and placed in Australia in 2006.  In less than 24 months, TruBlu has sold and placed over 70 units.  Benter and Darmanin have been looking at expanding to the U.S.   "Bells and whistles are nice features to have like other dog washes we've seen out there but our goal was to build the most practical dog wash that can run flawlessly day-in day-out while minimizing servicing and virtually eliminating break/fixes", says Benter.   TruBlu has designed the dog wash with the little things that make a big difference. For example, the K9000 comes with an owner's key to turn the dog wash on for routine cleaning keeping it simple for the owners/operators.  Other features are listed below.
 

K9000 Key Features/Benefits For Dog Owners:

 

Keep It Simple! - easy to use - no worries!

Easy Access - dogs easily step up into wash area - no need for dog steps/lifting

Hair Free Non Slip Floor - clean  and safe

Rotary Switch/Dial - easy to switch between wash cycles - similar to self serve car wash

Intelligent Digital Timer - scrolling instructions, displays last minute in seconds, can add additional money up to 20 seconds after time expires - ease of use

6 Wash Cycles - become your own professional groomer - including conditioner and flea & tick options - as well as a disinfecting option

Soft Touch Wash Gun - easy on/easy off - adjustable flow positions and pressure depending upon the need for specific breeds

High And Low Speed Dryer Options - warm air and turbo dry option will accelerate drying time

 

K9000 Key Features/Benefits for K9000 Owners:

 

Keep It Simple! - easy to maintain and service - less time/less money wasted

Simple To Install -water, electricity and drain - psi regulator/gauge and pee-trap kit provided!

Built For High Use -reliable and built to wash hundreds of dogs per week with no issues - less maintenance

Easy To Clean -removable platform and owner key provided to turn on dog wash without needing to run a cycle or additional water hose

Secure -high strength reinforced locking plates make potential break-ins extremely difficult - additional locking plates provided inside to secure money

Backed by a 12 month manufacturer's warranty

Spare parts available in the U.S.! - made with U.S. parts

Accepts coins and bills (Credit Card Readers Coming Soon)

  

The first ten units will arrive in the U.S. in early 2008 and will be sold exclusively through TMC Pet Vending Solutions and its partners.  TMC's website and marketing material is currently being updated.
  
For more information about the K9000 in the U.S., please email erik@tmcpetvending.com.
 
 
21-02-2009 Herald Sun - Sat 21 Feb 2009

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