| 1976 |
CSI was founded as a pressure washer company focused on cleaning trucks. |
1999 |
Sold the pressure washer division to focus on providing specialized cleaning and protection products for the transportation industry.
Introduced The One Step® NC2™.
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| 1980 |
The focus of the company was changed to the manufacturing and developing of its own detergents. |
2001 |
Became an ISO 9001 Registered Company
CSI proves once again that they are the technological leaders by introducing THEANSWER™, a non-corrosive low pH presoak. |
| 1984 |
Began marketing nationally to the car wash market by developing The One Step®, the first effective frictionless one-step detergent. |
2002 |
Achieved an industry milestone by offering a complete line of cleaning and protection solutions that was HF and ABF free.
Introduced the brand "Lustra™" to appeal more to the consumer and to help the operator promote his wash. |
| 1987 |
Moved from 4,000 square foot facility to 12,000 square foot facility. |
2006 |
CSI celebrated its 30th Anniversary.
Developed the latest innovations in Polymer Technology, CSI introduces LustraShield featuring a Total Surface Gloss. |
| 1991 |
Became touch-free detergent experts when Advantage®, the first detergent made for reclaim systems relying on associative technology was introduced. |
2008 |
Introduced the EarthReady® environmentally friendly product line and marketing program.
The Consumer Experience sales and marketing program developed which focuses on improving the consumer's satisfaction and experience at the carwash.
CSI received ISO 9001:2000 re-certification. |
| 1992 |
Expanded to a 24,000 square foot facility. |
2009 |
CSI received ISO 14000 Environmental Certification.
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| 1997 |
Built new 67,000 square foot corporate headquarters. |
2010 |
Introduced Ultraflex®, ultra-concentrated product line and equipment.
LustraShield® with BDR™ introduced. |
