Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 1870
Tennant Company manufactures commercial and industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, sweepers, carpet extractors, and autonomous cleaning machines. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was founded in 1870, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, healthcare, industrial equipment, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it agreed with Brain Corp to accelerate robotic cleaning development.
Tennant Company at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1870
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
2385
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2385
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · China · Netherlands · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Tennant Company.
What this tells a buyer
Tennant Company acquired a Swedish distributor, announced on March 2, 2026, according to its company website.
The company's product listings include assembly and emissions-related offerings, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Tennant reported first-quarter 2026 results on March 31, 2026, and its ownership is private, with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
156 years in operation (founded 1870).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tennant Company manufactures commercial and industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, sweepers, carpet extractors, and autonomous cleaning machines. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was founded in 1870, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, healthcare, industrial equipment, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it agreed with Brain Corp to accelerate robotic cleaning development.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1870 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Tennant Company makes
The company's product listings include assembly and emissions-related offerings, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Emissions (source: tennantco.com).
Certifications
Tennant Company is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — tennantco.com
ISO 45001 — tennantco.com
ISO 9001 — tennantco.com
Trade and customs footprint
Tennant Company acquired a Swedish distributor, announced on March 2, 2026, according to its company website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2385 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · China · Netherlands · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — Tennant Company Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results (businesswire.com)
2026-05-06 — Tennant counting on big growth from robotics (startribune.com)
2026-04-14 — Tennant Company - Tennant Company and Brain Corp Agree to Accelerate Robotic Cleaning Innovation, Advancing Tennant’s Transformation into a Robotics and Technology Leader (tennantco.com)
2026-03-31 — Tennant Company - Tennant Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (tennantco.com)
2026-03-02 — Tennant Company Acquires Swedish Distributor | Tennant Company (tennantco.com)
2025-10-14 — Tennant Company Introduces the T360: Intuitive, Simple, Mid-Sized Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Scrubber (businesswire.com)
Company details
Tennant reported first-quarter 2026 results on March 31, 2026, and its ownership is private, with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Tennant Company was founded in 1870, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 156 years in operation (founded 1870). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tennant Company make?
Tennant Company manufactures commercial and industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, sweepers, carpet extractors, and autonomous cleaning machines. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was founded in 1870, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, healthcare, industrial equipment, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it agreed with Brain Corp to accelerate robotic cleaning development.
When was Tennant Company founded?
Tennant Company was founded in 1870.
How big is Tennant Company?
Tennant Company has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Tennant Company hold?
Tennant Company lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Tennant Company import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2385 inbound shipments for Tennant Company, with top origins including Italy · China · Netherlands · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 763-540-1200
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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