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Convenient Canine Cleaning

Coin-Operated Dog Washes at Australian Car Washes

— February 8, 2009 — Unique
Australia is leading the way in ultra convenient dog washing for drivers by stocking car washes across the nation with the new Tru Blu K9000 Coin-Operated Dog Wash.

Identifying a niche in the hugely successful pet pampering industry, Australian-based manufacturer of dog wash equipment Atlantic Industries created the Tru Blu K9000 Dog Wash.

The Tru Blu K9000 coin operated dog wash was built to make DIY doggy washing easier for the self-serve dog wash market.

It is a fully self-contained unit, which shampoos, conditions, blow dries and de-fleas pooches in as little as 10 minutes.

It was designed for installation at locations such as car washes, service stations, convenience stores, pet hospitals, vet clinics, and dog franchises. The unit is now featured in over 65 locations throughout Australia and the United Kingdom.

According to Urban Animal magazine, the pet industry is growing at 10% a year, representing $1.2 billion in pet food, $700 million in pet health care and $169 million in pet products.
Trend Themes
1. Coin-operated Dog Washes - Coin-operated dog washes are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers to develop advanced and more efficient self-serve grooming equipment.
2. Self-serve Pet Grooming - Self-serve pet grooming technologies have not been fully explored before, indicating an opportunity for manufacturers and entrepreneurs to leverage technology to improve existing pet grooming models and procedures.
3. Pet Pampering Industry - The success of the pet pampering industry, identified as growing at a rate of 10%, presents an attractive growth opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to innovate and invest in the pet industry.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Grooming Equipment Manufacturing - The rise of coin-operated dog washes presents a growth opportunity in the pet grooming equipment manufacturing space.
2. Automated Pet Grooming - The need for efficient, quick and cost-effective pet grooming services presents a growth opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators interested in the automated pet grooming space.
3. Pet Industry - The growth of the pet industry presents a host of opportunities for manufacturers of pet products, pet healthcare providers, pet food manufacturers and pet service providers.
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