Babcox acquires industry magazine Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Babcox Media Inc. has announced the acquisition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing (PC&D) magazine and digital properties, effective December 1, 2017.

Since 1978, the Professional Carwashing & Detailing brand has been providing car care professionals with the information they need to manage their business. PC&D provides solutions-based editorial content and industry information.

In addition to its monthly magazine, the brand also publishes car care supplements, a buyer’s guide, industry research and a biweekly eNewsletter.

Tracy Aston-Martin, Group Publisher; Rich DiPaolo, Editorial Director; Sandy Murphy, Associate Publisher; and Meagan Kusek, Assistant Editor will continue with their roles, joining the Babcox Media team.

“We are excited to welcome Professional Carwashing & Detailing to the Babcox family. The addition of this brand to our company allows us to add another dimension to our extensive coverage of the automotive and auto care industries,” said Bill Babcox, President of Babcox Media.

Founded in 1920, Babcox Media is a business-to-business media and information services company serving the auto care, tire, performance, commercial trucking, dealer, powersports and enthusiast markets.