Bonnit Brush, LLC makes American-made floor-care tools that pair brushes with pads to clean the irregular surfaces that conventional flat pads miss. Invented by former janitorial contract cleaner Gary Borofsky, the company applies that idea to low-moisture carpet cleaning as well as its 3-D Grit Scrub and Grit Strip systems for commercial floors. Its tools are designed around a single motion, with the practical goal of reducing labor and drying time.
DrillbrushBorn from a former electrician’s garage solution for cleaning car rims, Drillbrush makes drill-powered scrub brushes that fit standard cordless drills and impact drivers. Founder Anthony LaPolla developed the first brush after opening a car wash in Marcy, New York, in 2005, then began manufacturing and selling the design in 2007. The Upstate New York company now sells its color-coded brushes and scrubbing accessories to professional cleaners and homeowners around the world, with millions sold.MARCY, NY
The Malish CorporationFounded in Cleveland in 1945, The Malish Corporation makes engineered brushes and floor-care tools, from rotary machine brushes to systems for restoring concrete and terrazzo. Now based in Mentor, the third-generation company combines U.S. brush manufacturing with plastics extrusion and manufacturing operations in Mexico and China, serving OEM customers and cleaning professionals on three continents. Jeff Malish, grandson of founders John and Pauline Malish, remains president and CEO.MENTOR, OH
TASKIFrom its 200,000-square-foot Toledo, Ohio facility, TASKI manufactures Swiss-engineered floor-care machines and related cleaning equipment for commercial and industrial facilities. The Solenis brand combines Swiss design and testing with U.S. production, and every machine is rigorously tested before leaving its factory. TASKI also supports its equipment with fleet-management technology, technical service, and parts shipped from Toledo.TOLEDO, OH
Mastercraft USAFounded in 1946 in Newburgh, New York, Mastercraft USA manufactures professional cleaning and floor-care equipment for commercial, institutional, and restoration work. Now in its fourth generation of family stewardship, the American-made company is known for durable machines ranging from its widely used wide-area vacuum to specialized Sootmaster equipment for fire, ash, and crematory cleanup. Mastercraft USA operates as a division of Onfloor Technologies, LLC.NEWBURGH, NY