The US market for janitorial equipment and supplies will reach $6.4 billion in 2009, supported by a growing number of business establishments and increasing nonresidential floorspace, as well as by ongoing interest in indoor air quality and building maintenance standards. Wipes and backpack vacuums will see the fastest gains.

This study analyzes the US janitorial equipment and nonchemical supply industry. It presents historical demand data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and forecasts to 2009 and 2014 by type (e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, sanding and scrubbing machines, waxing and polishing machines, brushes and brooms, mops and dusters, sponges and scrubbing pads, wipes, bags and liners, wastes bins and trash containers, sprayers); by market and by US region.

The study also considers market environment indicators, details industry structure and company market share, and profiles 33 major players including Newell Rubbermaid, Nilfisk-Advance, Katy Industries, Tennant, Heritage Bag, Electrolux, Oreck, 3M, and Shop-Vac.