KÄRCHER, the world’s leading manufacturer of cleaning equipment, has strengthened its commitment to the UK vehicle wash market by acquiring Atlantis International, the Loughborough-based manufacturer and distributor of vehicle wash and water recycling solutions.

"KÄRCHER and Atlantis have many years experience working together in this market", said Kärcher UK Managing Director, Simon Keeping.

"Atlantis has been KÄRCHER’s exclusive distributor of car, bus and truck wash since 1996. We have been impressed by the expertise and market knowledge that Atlantis has in this area. Coupled with an excellent Service proposition and a strong complementary range of water recycling solutions, we are confident that we are acquiring a strong foundation for further expansion into the vehicle wash market."

David Brain, the founder and owner of Atlantis added "This was the obvious solution when I decided it was time for me to sell. I am delighted that Kärcher took the opportunity to acquire the business that I and my staff have built up since 1989."

Peter Spencer, Managing Director of Atlantis, will continue to lead the company under KÄRCHER’s new ownership.