New partnership brings Clean Express to Penguins fans through first-goal free wash promotion,  fan engagement and community initiatives

COLUMBUS, Ohio, and PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Express Wash Concepts (EWC), one of the nation’s leading express car wash operators, today announced a new partnership between its Clean Express Auto Wash brand and the Pittsburgh Penguins, naming Clean Express the Official Car Wash of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The partnership expands Clean Express’ growing presence throughout Western Pennsylvania and will connect the brand with Penguins fans throughout the season through in-arena and broadcast visibility, digital engagement, community initiatives and an exciting new promotion that gives fans another reason to cheer when the Penguins strike first.

The Penguins partnership further strengthens Clean Express’ connection to Pittsburgh sports and its continued investment in Western Pennsylvania. With partnerships now spanning the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, Clean Express is building meaningful connections with fans across three of the region’s most celebrated professional sports organizations.

“Pittsburgh continues to be an incredibly important growth market for Clean Express, and we’re thrilled to add the Penguins to the organizations we are proud to support throughout Western Pennsylvania,” said John Roush, Founder and CEO of Express Wash Concepts. “From baseball to football and now hockey, these partnerships give us an opportunity to connect with Pittsburgh fans year-round while continuing to invest in the communities we serve. We’re proud to align Clean Express with organizations that share such deep connections to this region.”

Penguins Score First. Pittsburgh Gets Clean.
Throughout the NHL season, Clean Express will give Penguins fans a reason to cheer even louder for the first goal at home. Whenever the Penguins score the first goal during a regular-season home game, fans can sign up to receive a FREE Clean-est Ultra wash ($28 value), redeemable the following day at any Clean Express Auto Wash location. The free wash offer is limited to one redemption per person, per season.

“Clean Express has built a strong and growing presence throughout Western Pennsylvania, and we’re excited to welcome them as the Official Car Wash of the Pittsburgh Penguins,” said Steve Kelley, Penguins Senior Vice President of Partnerships. “This partnership creates a fun new way for our fans to celebrate Penguins hockey while extending that experience beyond the arena. We look forward to a great partnership both at PPG Paints Arena and throughout the Pittsburgh community.”

Supporting the Next Generation of Penguins Fans
The partnership will also create opportunities for Clean Express and the Penguins to connect with young hockey players and families throughout Western Pennsylvania. Clean Express will support Penguins youth hockey initiatives throughout the partnership, providing co-branded experiences and special offers that introduce young players and their families to the Clean Express brand while supporting the continued growth of hockey throughout the region.

The effort reflects EWC’s ongoing commitment to its mission of Enhancing People, Communities and Cars Through the Power of Clean and creates another opportunity for Clean Express to give back to families throughout the communities it serves.

Finally, Clean Express will also have opportunities to bring the partnership to life beyond game day through fan-focused experiences and activations designed to deepen its connection with Penguins fans and the Greater Pittsburgh community.

Clean Express Deepens Its Investment in Pittsburgh
The Penguins partnership comes at a time of significant growth for Clean Express throughout Greater Pittsburgh. The Clean portfolio currently includes 59 locations across Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Toledo, including 13 Clean Express locations serving Greater Pittsburgh today. That Pittsburgh footprint is poised for substantial growth, with seven additional locations expected to open by the end of 2026, bringing Clean Express to 20 Greater Pittsburgh locations.

Together with its partnerships with the Penguins, Steelers and Pirates, the continued expansion represents a broader investment in the Pittsburgh market — one focused not only on making Clean Express more convenient and accessible to customers, but also on becoming an active part of the sports, organizations and communities that matter to the region.

Homegrown and locally operated, Clean Express offers state-of-the-art wash technology, complimentary professional-grade vacuums and award-winning customer service, with every wash backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The popular Wash Smart Unlimited Club enables members to easily clean and protect their vehicles while enjoying the convenience and value of unlimited washing across the Express Wash Concepts portfolio.

About Express Wash Concepts:
Express Wash Concepts (EWC) operates 143 award-winning express car wash locations across six states under the following brands: Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash and Bee Clean Express Car Wash. EWC brands feature fast, high-quality and environmentally friendly express tunnel wash experiences and free vacuums. The company’s popular Wash Smart Unlimited Club packages offer members the convenience and value of truly unlimited washing at any location. For more information, please visit www.expresswashconcepts.com or view EWC’s history here.

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