Tennant Company

Tennant Company is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of solutions for cleaning indoor and outdoor surfaces. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, the company is dedicated to its mission of helping to create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Founded in 1870, Tennant has evolved from a woodworking business into a prominent player in the cleaning industry, focusing on advancing technology and sustainable practices.

The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes a wide range of floor cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, sweepers, burnishers, extractors, vacuums, and advanced autonomous cleaning robots. Tennant also offers detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, along with aftermarket parts and consumables. Beyond equipment, Tennant provides extensive services including equipment maintenance and repair, financing, rental and leasing programs, and machine-to-machine asset management solutions. Its solutions cater to diverse market segments globally, including retail, healthcare, education, manufacturing, warehousing, and public institutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

David W. Huml serves as the President and CEO, having been appointed in March 2021, with Richard H. (Rusty) Zay slated to become Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2026. Tennant Company continues to emphasize innovation, particularly in autonomous cleaning technology, and has established a dedicated robotics organization to accelerate product development, aiming for a $250 million robotics business by 2028. Recent strategic moves include the expansion of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) manufacturing in the Netherlands and the launch of new autonomous sweepers like the X16 SWEEP in April 2026. However, the company faced operational disruptions and lost sales in early 2026 due to an ERP system rollout in North America, which led to a significant stock drop and a securities fraud investigation.