Dustbane Products

What Dustbane Products does

Dustbane Products Ltd. is a Canadian family-owned manufacturer of commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment, founded in 1908 by Chester Pickering in Ottawa and headquartered today at a state-of-the-art, sustainability-focused facility at 1000 Last Mile Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. The company's product portfolio spans 300+ cleaning-chemical SKUs — including ECOLOGO-certified cleaners, bio-based enzymatic products in the Bio-Bac line, industrial degreasers, floor care products, disinfectants, and concentrated dilution systems (ModularFlex Series, EnviroFlex, Eco Easy Fill) — alongside 110+ equipment models such as Hurricane auto-scrubbers, Gladiator ride-on and walk-behind sweepers, DB Series vacuums manufactured with up to 75% recycled plastic, and carpet extractors. Underlying technology is anchored in green chemistry and bio-enzymatic formulations certified to UL 2792 and ECOLOGO standards, paired with proportioning hardware that reduces per-use chemical and packaging waste.

Dustbane sells exclusively through a national network of authorized regional and industrial distributors, supplemented by seven regional sales managers covering every Canadian province (Prairies, Atlantic Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Eastern Ontario, GTA and Southwestern Ontario), inside sales, and a consultative enterprise engagement layer delivered through the Clean Impact 360™ site-assessment service. Pricing is quote-based B2B with multi-year contract cadence and no public list pricing. The customer base is diversified across education, property management, office and government, industrial and manufacturing, travel and transportation, healthcare and senior living, food service, and contract cleaning verticals, with no publicly disclosed enterprise anchor customers. Recurring revenue is generated through chemical consumables, equipment replacement parts, and dilution-system refills, while growth is driven by product-line extensions (a new Industrial Cleaning & MRO Line), ESG positioning via the Buy 1 We Plant 1® partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects (since 2019) and veritree (since May 2025), and regulatory tailwinds such as Ontario's Bill 190.

Name

Dustbane Products

Legal name

Dustbane Products Ltd.

Website

https://dustbane.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dustbane Products Ltd. is a Canadian family-owned manufacturer of commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Ottawa, serving B2B facility management customers across Canada through a national distributor network and seven regional sales managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Products & Equipment

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning Chemicals (IMAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eco-Friendly Specialty Cleaners (Oven, Degreasers, Limescale, Metal) (CRAJAOAK)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning chemicals
• Janitorial equipment manufacturing
• Industrial cleaning supplies
• Facility maintenance solutions
• Green cleaning products

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Cleaning Chemicals: Dustbane manufactures and sells a portfolio of 300+ commercial cleaning chemical products including all-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, floor care, degreasers, carpet care, washroom care, hand cleaners, odour control, food service products, aerosols, and bio-enzymatic cleaners. Products are sold as concentrates (reducing packaging and shipping costs) and ready-to-use formats. Distributed through national and regional distributors across Canada.
2. Commercial Cleaning Equipment: Sale of branded equipment including auto-scrubbers (Hurricane series), industrial sweepers (Gladiator series), floor machines, professional vacuums, carpet extractors, floor pads, and power supplies. Equipment is sold as a capital purchase through distributors and direct sales, with warranties up to 10 years on poly tanks. Replacement parts, accessories, and consumables provide recurring revenue through the parts and service network.
3. Clean Impact 360™ Assessment Services: Dustbane offers site surveys and cleaning program assessments as a professional service. The Clean Impact 360™ program provides a comprehensive review of cleaning operations, identifying cost savings, labour efficiency opportunities, and sustainability improvements. This service drives product recommendations and strengthens long-term customer relationships. The assessment is booked via website forms and supported by the national sales team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dustbane manufactures and sells more than 300 commercial cleaning chemicals and 110+ cleaning equipment models — including ECOLOGO-certified cleaners, bio-enzymatic Bio-Bac products, ModularFlex concentrated dilution systems, industrial degreasers, floor care products, disinfectants, Hurricane auto-scrubbers, Gladiator sweepers, DB Series vacuums, and carpet extractors — distributed across Canada through authorized industrial/commercial distributors and a regional sales-manager team. The company also delivers the Clean Impact 360™ on-site assessment service that audits customer cleaning programs for cost, labor, safety, and sustainability improvements.

Product overview

Dustbane Products is a Canadian manufacturer of commercial cleaning products and equipment founded in 1908. The portfolio includes two main categories: (1) Cleaning Chemicals spanning ECOLOGO-certified products, bio-based enzymatic cleaners (Bio-Bac line), industrial degreasers (Power Kleen, Complex Orange, Resolve), concentrated dilution systems (ModularFlex Series, EnviroFlex, Eco Easy Fill), floor care products, disinfectants, and the original Dustbane Sweeping Compound; and (2) Commercial Equipment including Hurricane auto-scrubbers (ride-on cylindrical scrubbers in 28"-36" sizes), Gladiator sweepers (walk-behind and ride-on models from 464 to 1404 series), professional vacuums (DB Series with 75% recycled plastic), carpet extractors, and floor pads (100% recycled plastic). The company also offers Clean Impact 360, a consulting service that assesses and optimizes entire cleaning programs. Products are sold through regional and national distributors across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clean Impact 360™: Comprehensive assessment program evaluating cleaning programs to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, safety, and sustainability improvements.

Products and services

• ModularFlex Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 256 million plastic jugs diverted from landfills through use of concentrated cleaning formulas
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• veritreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Dustbane partners with veritree, a technology-enabled ecosystem restoration platform, to extend its Buy 1 We Plant 1 program from land to sea. Every 2L of Dustbane's ModularFlex Series products and Bio-Bac purchased contributes to restoring kelp forests along the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. The partnership works with the Sechelt First Nation to deploy kelp sporophytes, revitalizing marine ecosystems and supporting sustainable fishing. veritree provides transparent, technology-verified impact tracking.
• Eden Reforestation ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Dustbane partners with Eden Reforestation Projects for its 'Buy 1 We Plant 1' program. For every 4L ECOLOGO certified hard surface cleaner purchased, a tree is planted on behalf of the customer in Madagascar and Tanzania. Eden's local teams hire villagers at fair wages to plant mangrove trees, supporting both carbon sequestration and community livelihoods. This partnership is central to Dustbane's environmental impact strategy and ESG reporting capabilities.
• Bullfrog PowersupportingOthersDustbane partners with Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, to power up to 50% of its Ottawa headquarters facility with renewable energy. Bullfrog Power supplies verifiably clean, renewable electricity that displaces polluting energy from the grid, supporting Dustbane's commitment to reducing its own operational carbon footprint.
• ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDustbane maintains active membership and participation in ISSA, the international trade association for the cleaning industry. ISSA provides Dustbane with industry standards (CIMS certification), networking events, education programs, and industry research. Dustbane leverages ISSA platforms and resources to build credibility and access the broader cleaning industry ecosystem.
• ISSA Hygieia NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDustbane is a Gold Sponsor and Council Member of the ISSA Hygieia Network, a non-profit dedicated to advancing careers of women in the cleaning and facility solutions industry. Executive Vice President Shannon Hall serves as a Hygieia Council Member. The partnership includes mentorship programs, webinars, conferences, and networking initiatives that build community and DEI advocacy within Dustbane's industry.
• The Ottawa MissionsupportingOthersDustbane partners with The Ottawa Mission, a charitable organization supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and housing challenges. Dustbane contributes cleaning products and participates in hands-on volunteer initiatives including annual sandwich-making and pizza distribution in areas of need. The partnership exemplifies Dustbane's 'Acts of Kindness' pillar and founder Chester Pickering's legacy of community service.
• Sechelt First Nation (Shishálh Nation)supportingOthersDustbane's kelp restoration partnership with veritree is conducted in collaboration with the Sechelt First Nation (Shishálh Nation) on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. Kelp restoration efforts take place in Sechelt Nation waters, with the project using traditional and innovative techniques to propagate kelp in indigenous coastal waters, revitalizing ecosystems and supporting sustainable fishing practices.
• U.N. Sustainable Development Goals FrameworksupportingOthersDustbane aligns its sustainability strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 6 (Clean Water), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry/Innovation), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land). Impact calculators on the Dustbane website display which SDGs each purchase supports, integrating the SDG framework into customer-facing sustainability reporting.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Betco Corporation: US-based manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, floor care products, and equipment for commercial and institutional customers. Comparable to Dustbane in product breadth (chemicals + floor machines), B2B distribution model, and emphasis on facility-management verticals such as education, healthcare, and retail.
• Diversey: Major global manufacturer of commercial cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene products and equipment. Directly comparable across Dustbane's chemical and equipment portfolio (auto-scrubbers, disinfectants, degreasers), with overlapping institutional, foodservice, and healthcare customer bases.
• Spartan Chemical: US-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals, equipment, and training programs. Closely mirrors Dustbane's business model — family/private ownership, broad chemical catalog, and distributor-led national distribution — and is one of the most directly comparable mid-sized specialty cleaning manufacturers.
• Nilfisk: Global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuum cleaners. Directly comparable to Dustbane on the equipment side (Hurricane auto-scrubbers, Gladiator sweepers, DB vacuums), serving overlapping commercial and industrial customers through similar channel structures.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Dustbane in commercial cleaning chemicals, sanitation, and floor care; competes with Dustbane in Canadian enterprise accounts with broader portfolio and global R&D.
• Hillyard: US-based, employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies for commercial facilities. Comparable to Dustbane in mid-sized specialty manufacturer positioning, B2B janitorial distributor model, and emphasis on training, equipment, and chemistry bundling for facility managers.
• Tennant Company: Public US manufacturer of floor cleaning machines (scrubbers, sweepers, extractors) and related cleaning solutions. Directly competes with Dustbane's Hurricane and Gladiator equipment lines and increasingly bundles chemicals via its ec-H2O and ORB-i solutions, making it a strong equipment-side peer.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning technology, offering commercial and industrial scrubbers, sweepers, and pressure washers. Directly comparable to Dustbane's equipment portfolio and competes in many of the same Canadian commercial and industrial verticals via a similar distributor-led model.
• Charlotte Products: Canadian-based manufacturer of environmentally-preferred cleaning and disinfection products for institutional and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Dustbane in product mix (green-certified cleaning chemicals), customer base (Canadian facilities management), and sustainability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Clorox Professional Products: Professional division of The Clorox Company offering commercial disinfectants, cleaners, and sanitizers. Overlaps with Dustbane's disinfectants and surface-cleaner lines within healthcare, education, and foodservice accounts, but operates as part of a much broader consumer-products portfolio rather than as a focused cleaning specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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