Seeking to improve safety and operations as an industry leader, H2Go Express Car Wash paired the NoPileups full tunnel anti-collision system with water resistant digital display cases from Protective Enclosure Company (PEC) for a Load-On Display solution.
Challenge
H2Go Express Car Wash and other car washes face the issue of cars running off tracks in the car wash and bumping into each other. This can be a safety concern and cost for everyone involved. These pileups also slow down customers trying to get through the car wash as well as reduce the number of cars that can get through the car wash per day. Due to the negative ramifications of these pileups, H2Go Express Car Wash and other car washes face the challenge of preventing these scenarios.
Solution
The NoPileups software leveraged computer vision using IP-based cameras throughout the car wash tunnel to track vehicles from the entrance to the exit of the tunnel. This added a level of safety for car wash customers and enabled car washes to wash more cars with less worries. The NoPileups software was combined with Protective Enclosures Company’s The Display Shield outdoor TV enclosure to create a Load-On Display solution.
The Display Shield was mounted at the entrance of the car wash tunnel with a TV inside. The Display Shield provided water resistant and impact resistant protection for the TV so it wouldn’t be damaged in the car wash environment. Without a Load-On Display to show data from the NoPileups software, car wash staff would be blind to the status of the NoPileups system. The protected Load-On TV displays all the NoPileups camera views and provides end users real-time status of the NoPileups system.
Results
When a stop occurs, the Load-On Display displays a live view of the vehicle that caused the stop along with a 15-second replay of what occurred. This allows the loader to understand what happened. They then can walk the tunnel, determine if the vehicle is a risk, and correct the issue. Once the issue is corrected, they can safely restart the conveyor.
No damage to TVs for Load-On Displays
Car washes run up to 20 more cars per hour during peak times
Reduced damage costs
Increased staff satisfaction and retention
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
