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Green Cleaning From Tennant Company

History of Innovation

• Founded in 1870

• 2006 Sales of $600 million

• R&D budget 3 ½ percent of sales; highest in our industry

• Global operations in more than 80 countries

For over 137 years, Tennant Company has stood for superior quality and delivering high-performance floor-care solutions that meet the higher standards of our customers while helping to create clean, safe and attractive environments.

Acknowledged Industry Leader

• “Tennant's decision to push innovation over cost-cutting mirrors that of several other successful U.S. manufacturers.” WSJ, 2008

• Forbes’ Best 200 Small Companies list, 2007

• Forbes’ America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, 2007

• Business Ethics’ 100 Best Corporate Citizens, 2006

• CNBC’s “Power Lunch” – Small Biz Spotlight, 2007

• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Prevention of Waste and Pollution, 2006

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Commitment to Sustainability

• We balance the economic, environmental, and social implications of the business decisions we make

• Sustainability creates a customer focus, fosters innovation, and drives lean operations

• We work to decrease our impact on the eco-system in everything we do, while delivering on our commitments of quality and value to our stakeholders

• We create a supportive workplace for our employees and provide a great place to do business for our partners

We aspire to be stewards of everything we touch – people, places, products, and profits . . . now and in the future

Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Environmental Stewardship

Converted from spray to powder paint• Reduce hazardous air pollutants by more than 24,000 lbs (or 95%)

• Eliminate 95% of hazardous paint-related waste

• $6.7 million investment

• Increase manufacturing efficiency

• Improve durability of parts

Implemented crateless shipping option• Dramatically reduce packaging waste

• Blanket-wrapped machines arrive ready for use

• Reduce forklift damages to products

Focus on Sustainability

Environmental Cleaning Solutions• The solutions we provide to meet your facility care needs

Green Cleaning• Utilizes products and services that reduce health and

environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose

• Protects health without harming the environment

• Helps customers to:– Conserve resources– Reduce toxins– Increase safety– Improve air quality– Reduce environmental impact– Reduce water– Reduce energy consumption– Save money

Benefits of Green Cleaning

SocialImprove health, safety and overall appearance of facility



EnvironmentalConserve energy and other critical natural resources while reducing waste



EnvironmentalConserve energy and other critical natural resources while reducing waste

EconomicReduce labor, chemical, and other facility maintenance costs and increases productivity


Social Benefits

Improve safety and appearance of your facility by…• Reducing exposure to chemicals

– Prevents handling of potentially harmful substances by employees – Eliminates unpleasant odors

• Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)– Reduces dirt and dust particles in the air

• Reducing risk of slip and fall incidents– Ensures clean, dry, and safe walkways

• Minimizing workplace noise– For anytime cleaning

The result is… • Improved worker and customer safety• Enhanced quality of work life• Increased occupant satisfaction

Environmental Benefits

Maintain an environmentally neutral workplace by. . .• Conserving water while maintaining cleaning effectiveness

• Reducing chemical disposal– Prevents ground water contamination– Aids in maintaining clean, safe drinking water

• Minimizing chemical packaging– Reduces amount of waste products in landfills – Eliminates carbon footprint of producing and

shipping chemical

The result is…• Doing the right thing for your business and

the environment

Economic Benefits

Reduce your maintenance and facility costs by. . . • Lowering your cost of ownership

– Tennant Company machines increase cleaning uptime, ensuring maximum benefit

– Tennant Company coatings maintain integrity for optimum wear

• Increasing employee productivity– Reliable machines and coatings allow

cleaning employees to perform tasks quickly and efficiently without disruption

– A clean, safe environment helps foster a culture of productivity for all employees

The result is…• A more efficient and profitable cleaning

operation

• Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) – Green Label Certified– To qualify for Green Label, vacuums and sweepers must go through stringent testing that

measures soil removal, dust containment, and carpet appearance.

• Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) – Green Seal Approval– To qualify for seal of approval, extractors must undergo stringent testing that measures soil

removal, water removal, and texture retention.

• National Floor Safety Institute – NFSI Certified– NFSI certification ensures a product has passed a 2-phase testing process, proving the floor

product helps to reduce potential for slip-and-fall accidents.

• Green Seal – GS-37 Certified Detergents– Green Seal evaluates and certifies cleaning products based on criteria such as the toxicity of the

product, skin and eye irritation, skin sensitization, combustibility, toxicity to aquatic life, and packaging.

• Registered by NSF International– NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization which registers compounds, such

as cleaning agents, used in and around food establishments. NSF Registration ensures that formulation and labels on these products meet appropriate food safety regulations.

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED-EB– USGBC created LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design®) to recognize U.S.

standards for high-performance and sustainable building environments. The USGBC recognizes products that can contribute to LEED and LEED-EB (existing building) points.

Agencies, Approvals, and Certifications

Social Benefits- Protects user safety and health by eliminating contact with harsh cleaning chemicals- Reduces slip and fall, leaving no slippery residue - "High Traction Certified" by NFSI

Environmental Benefits- Eliminates chemical disposal and packaging- Reduces water usage by 70% - Releases no pollutants in the environment; cleaning begins as water and ends as water

Economic Benefits- Reduces cost by eliminating the need to buy a general purpose cleaner- Eliminates time required for chemical handling, mixing, and usage training- Reduces time required for operator training

- Maximizes productivity by increasing scrub times and reducing fill and drain time

Tennant echo Technology – Electrically Activated Water

Green Innovation: ec-H2O™

Green Innovation: ec-H20

Green Innovation: FaST®

Social Benefits - Improves safety; leaving floors immediately clean and dry - Reduces the risk of slip and fall accidents - "High Traction Certified" by NFSI - Eliminates chemical handling by user

Environmental Benefits - Conserves resources using 70% less water than conventional scrubbing - Reduces chemical packaging and transportation with concentrated detergents

Economic Benefits - Three times as productive as conventional scrubbing - Continuously scrub 3-4 times longer without refills - Fail-safe cleaning solution every time with metered mixing

Tennant Exclusive FaST – Foam-activated Scrubbing Technology

Social Benefits- Creates fresher, healthier environments by permitting more frequent cleanings - Reduces odors and molds caused by excess water

Environmental Benefits- Uses 70% less water and less chemicals compared to conventional carpet care

Economic Benefits- Reopen carpeted rooms sooner with carpets

left clean, dry and ready for use in less than 30 minutes- Anytime cleaning with low moisture technology- Effective cleaning without damage to carpets

Green Innovation: ReadySpace®

Tennant ReadySpace Technology – Clean, Dry Carpets in 30 Minutes or Less

Clean in noise-sensitive environments with quiet-operation − 75% lower sound level than leading competitive models

Reduce operator fatigue and increase operator ease-of-use. Ergonomic design makes cleaning with the T3, T5 and T7 more comfortable for your staff

Reduce on-board mold, bacteria and other contaminants with fully cleanable Hygenic® solution and recovery tanks

Minimize the risk of slip-and-fall injuries and help control insurance costs. Floors are clean, dry and safe for foot traffic almost immediately when scrubbed with FaST

Increase scrubbing effectiveness and quality. Clear sight lines and simple controls mean operators can focus solely on their cleaning environment

FaST-Enabled High Performance Floor Care

T-Series Scrubbers

Social Benefits Environmental Benefits Economic Benefits

1610 & R14 Dual Technology Extractors

Deep-extraction technology removes the most deeply-embedded dirt for cleaner carpets

Improve carpet appearance in high traffic areas with more frequent cleanings

Environmentally friendly gel battery options

Reduce bacteria growth with Hygenic® tanks

May contribute to LEED-EB points and has the CRI Seal of Approval (R14 Pending)

Provide effective periodic deep, restorative cleaning in less time to reopen spaces and areas sooner

Faster drying periods and first-rate cleaning performance make it easy to keep carpets clean and ready to use at all times

ReadySpace® Enabled Carpet Care


3110/3120 Single and Dual Motor Vacuums

Low noise for day or night vacuuming with quiet operation at 69 dBA

Reduce operator strain with a handle weight 12% lighter than the leading competitor's

Increase sanitation with 3-ply filtration vacuum bags

Improve air quality with optional HEPA filters

May contribute to LEED-EB points

CRI Green Label certified and ETL certified

Reduce stocking time, storage costs, and inventory space with interchangeable replacement and service parts

All parts are put through continuous-use testing to ensure repair downtimes are a minimum

Lightweight, Quiet, Easy-To-Use Vacuums For Everyday Carpet Care


S8 and 3610 Battery-Powered Sweepers

Clean day or night without disturbing guests or employees with S8’s very quiet 65 dBA noise level and 3610’s extremely quiet 61 dBA noise level

Easy-to-use cordless design for anytime cleaning

Zero-emission battery power

Environmentally friendly 12-volt gel battery

Both may contribute to LEED-EB points and the S8 is CRI-Green Label certified

Efficient carpet and hard floor cleaning with one machine

Reliable High-Performance Indoor/Outdoor Sweeping


100 Grams-Per-Liter Low VOC Coatings

Low odor formula, virtually solvent-free, and ideal for odor-sensitive environments

Create a safer work environment with finishes that increase brightness and light reflectivity - reducing overhead lighting needs

May contribute to LEED-EB points

Decrease cleaning costs; coated floors are easier to maintain than bare concrete and help reduce dusting

Share two of three product components for inventory-efficient packaging

VOC-Compliant Floor Coating Solutions


Strategic Partnership• Industry-leading technology and expertise to keep you on the cutting edge

• Innovative solutions to meet your cleaning needs in an environmentally-conscious world

• Best-in-class factory direct service to ensure optimal performance and productivity

• A local team of Tennant Factory Experts, in each major market across the U.S., with a vested interest in your success. We offer free lifetime training, local project support and local problem resolution through:

• 3 – Division Managers• 15 – Region Managers• 120 – Account Managers• 30 – Technical Sales Specialists• 450 – Factory Direct Service Representatives

You can count on Tennant Company to deliver theproducts, solutions, and expertise to meet your

cleaning needs . . . now and in the future.

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