By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
Preen, a leader in robotic car wash technology, has entered into an agreement with two investors to launch a new brand of Preen-powered touch-free wash tunnels in the United Kingdom.
Under the brand name, “T1 powered by Preen,” the consortium will open a network of premium, manned tunnel car washes, starting with a flagship site in Ipswich.
The first T1 powered by Preen location is set to open in third quarter of 2025 at a newly built, state-of-the-art facility on Greyfriars Road, Ipswich. The consortium has already identified 15 additional sites across the UK, scheduled for rollout throughout 2025 and 2026.
“We are thrilled that Preen has been chosen against established competition to deliver scratch-free washes to customers across the UK,” said Peter Mitteregger, CEO of Europe of Preen.
“We are looking forward to creating tremendous value for T1 as it rolls out our system and reaps the benefits of Preen’s superior speed, precision, and efficiency.”
The partnership signals a major milestone for Preen’s international expansion and marks a new era in the UK’s car wash industry, where speed, quality, and vehicle care are paramount.
The T1 powered by Preen sites will offer a new premium alternative to traditional express tunnel washes, combining the customer experience of a manned service with the reliability and precision of Preen’s touchless robotic technology.
“We have been waiting for a game-changing car wash technology and have found it with Preen Technologies,” said Simon Born, managing director of one of the consortium’s investors.
“The speed and precision of the robots have impressed us, and we are delighted to partner with Preen to bring this exciting technology to the UK and to rattle traditional players like IMO and others.”
Preen Technologies designs and manufactures revolutionary, non-contact car wash systems using IP67 industrial robots.
Focused on precision, efficiency, and preserving vehicle value, Preen’s systems offer industry-leading speed, minimal water and energy consumption, and software-driven upgrades.
