Legend Brands

What Legend Brands does

Legend Brands is a Burlington, United States-based specialty products company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RPM International Inc. Founded in 1980 with the establishment of the Dri-Eaz restoration equipment line, the company today manages a portfolio of ten wholly-owned brands — Dri-Eaz, Chemspec, Mediclean, ODORx, Prochem, Sapphire Scientific, Unsmoke, Restoration Sciences Academy, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource — that collectively address water damage restoration, fire and smoke remediation, mold remediation, trauma scene cleanup, commercial and residential carpet and hard-surface cleaning, odor control, air filtration, humidity control, and disinfection.

The company's product portfolio combines proprietary electromechanical equipment with specialty chemicals. Equipment lines include HEPA air scrubbers (Dri-Eaz HEPA 700), LGR refrigerant dehumidifiers (LGR 5000Li), compact stackable air movers (Dri-Pod), EFI-equipped truckmount cleaning systems (Sapphire Scientific 370 EFI), and flood extraction systems. Chemical and consumable lines span professional cleaning solutions (Prochem, Chemspec), antimicrobials and disinfectants (Mediclean Disinfectant Spray Plus), odor eliminators (ODORx, Un-Duz-It Unleashed), and smoke remediation chemistry (Unsmoke). Education is delivered through Restoration Sciences Academy.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of equipment, cleaning solutions, and consumables to professional restoration and cleaning contractors, supplemented by professional training services. The company distributes through a global authorized dealer network searchable via its website, with direct enterprise quote handling and dedicated international sales operations including Legend Brands Europe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes through dealers or directly.

Name

Legend Brands

Legal name

Legend Brands

Website

https://legendbrandscleaning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Legend Brands, a Burlington, US-based subsidiary of RPM International Inc., is a multi-brand supplier of professional restoration and cleaning equipment, specialty chemicals, and training serving water/fire/mold remediation contractors and commercial cleaning professionals via a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Restoration equipment
• Cleaning solutions
• Dehumidification technology
• Truckmount cleaning systems
• Professional cleaning chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional restoration and cleaning equipment including air movers, air scrubbers, dehumidifiers, flood extractors, truckmounts, and specialty drying instruments to restoration and cleaning professionals.
2. Cleaning Solutions and Chemicals: Sale of professional cleaning solutions, disinfectants, odor eliminators, and specialty cleaning chemicals under brand names including Chemspec, Mediclean, ODORx, Unsmoke, and Prochem.
3. Cleaning Tools and Accessories: Sale of van accessories, cleaning tools, and consumable supplies for professional restoration and cleaning operations.
4. Education and Training: Professional training and education services through Restoration Sciences Academy for cleaning and restoration professionals in North America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Legend Brands supplies professional-grade restoration and cleaning equipment, specialty chemicals, and consumable tools to contractors through multiple sub-brands including Dri-Eaz (dehumidifiers, air movers, air scrubbers), Chemspec, Prochem, Mediclean (antimicrobials/disinfectants), ODORx (odor elimination), Unsmoke (smoke remediation), and Sapphire Scientific (truckmounts). The company also operates Restoration Sciences Academy providing training to cleaning and restoration professionals.

Product overview

Legend Brands is a portfolio company offering a unified platform of professional restoration and cleaning equipment, solutions, and training services. The product ecosystem comprises sub-brands including Dri-Eaz (dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, air movers since 1980), Chemspec (professional cleaning solutions), Prochem (rated #1 cleaning solutions), Mediclean (antimicrobials/disinfectants), ODORx (odor elimination), Unsmoke (smoke remediation), and Sapphire Scientific (truckmounts/equipment). Featured products include the Dri-Eaz HEPA 700 air scrubber, Dri-Eaz LGR 5000Li dehumidifier, Dri-Pod air mover, Mediclean Disinfectant Spray Plus, Un-Duz-It Unleashed odor eliminator, and Sapphire Scientific 370 EFI truckmount. The portfolio also includes Restoration Sciences Academy for professional training, Flex-A-Lite automotive cooling products, and Marisource incubation systems. Products serve applications across water damage restoration, fire/smoke damage remediation, mold remediation, trauma scene restoration, carpet/floor/upholstery care, hard surface cleaning, odor control, air filtration, humidity control, and disinfection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chemspec: Cleaning solutions chosen first by professionals around the world
• Dri-Eaz
• Mediclean
• ODORx
• Prochem
• Sapphire Scientific
• Unsmoke
• Restoration Sciences Academy
• Flex-A-Lite
• Marisource

Products and services

• Dri-Eaz HEPA 700 Air Scrubber Ductable HEPA air scrubber providing quiet, high-performance air filtration for professional restoration and cleaning applications. Used by restoration contractors for air purification on water, fire, mold, and trauma jobs.
• Dri-Eaz LGR 5000Li Dehumidifier LGR (Low Grain Refrigerant) dehumidifier designed to streamline restoration jobs with efficient moisture removal. Targeted at professional restoration contractors handling water damage restoration.
• Dri-Pod Air Mover Lightweight, compact, stackable air mover that dries in all directions at once for accelerated drying in restoration jobs. Used by restoration contractors on water damage projects.
• Un-Duz-It Unleashed Odor and stain eliminator that removes urine odors and stains on most surfaces with one application in one hour. Targeted at cleaning and restoration professionals tackling pet urine and biological odor problems.
• Mediclean Disinfectant Spray Plus Trusted disinfectant spray for professional disinfection applications in restoration and remediation settings. Used by restoration and remediation contractors for antimicrobial treatment.
• 370 EFI Truckmount High-performance truckmount cleaning system from Sapphire Scientific featuring EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) technology for professional carpet and hard surface cleaning. Targeted at commercial and residential cleaning contractors.
• Restoration Sciences Academy Instructor-led training and education division delivering courses to cleaning and restoration professionals across North America, building customer product proficiency and ecosystem loyalty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dri-Eaz equipment has revolutionized restoration for professionals worldwide since 1980
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tennant Company: Tennant Company is a US-based manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment, coatings, and consumables. It is directly comparable to Legend Brands' equipment portfolio in that both manufacture professional floor care and surface restoration machinery sold to commercial cleaning contractors.
• Kärcher (Alfred Kärcher SE): Kärcher is a global German manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including pressure washers, carpet extractors, scrubber-driers, and industrial vacuums. It is directly comparable to Legend Brands' Sapphire Scientific and Dri-Eaz equipment lines which target the same professional cleaning contractors.
• Nilfisk: Nilfisk is a Danish manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning machines including floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, and vacuum equipment. It competes with Legend Brands in the same B2B professional cleaning equipment category with overlapping dealer distribution.
• Zep Inc. Zep Inc. is a US manufacturer of professional and institutional cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and maintenance products sold through distributors to commercial customers. It is directly comparable to Legend Brands' Chemspec, Prochem, Mediclean, ODORx, and Unsmoke chemical brands serving the same contractor/professional channel.
• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster Restore is the franchise network of ServiceMaster that performs water, fire, and mold damage restoration services and supplies proprietary equipment/chemicals to its franchisees. It is directly comparable to Legend Brands because both serve the same insurance-driven restoration end-customer with bundled equipment and chemistry offerings.
• Belfor Property Restoration: Belfor is the largest global property restoration services company specializing in water, fire, mold, and storm damage. Belfor is comparable to Legend Brands because both operate in the same insurance-driven restoration ecosystem where Legend Brands sells equipment and chemicals to the contractor channel that Belfor services represent.
• Hoover Commercial (TTI Floor Care): Hoover Commercial, under TTI Floor Care, manufactures commercial carpet cleaning machines and upright vacuums sold to professional cleaning contractors. It is directly comparable to Legend Brands' Sapphire Scientific and Prochem carpet cleaning equipment portfolio targeting the same professional carpet cleaning contractor base.

Broad incumbents

• Clorox Professional (CloroxPro): CloroxPro is the professional and institutional products division of The Clorox Company offering cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing products to commercial facilities. It is broadly comparable to Legend Brands' chemical lines (especially Mediclean Disinfectant Spray Plus) as a larger incumbent competing in the same professional disinfectants category.
• Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G Pro): P&G Professional is the institutional division of Procter & Gamble offering cleaning and hygiene products for hospitality, healthcare, and facility services. It is broadly comparable to Legend Brands' chemical solutions business as a significantly larger incumbent serving overlapping commercial cleaning end-users.

Emerging players

• Sunbelt Rentals: Sunbelt Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in North America with a Restoration & Remediation segment renting dehumidifiers, air movers, and air scrubbers. It is comparable to Legend Brands as an adjacent player in the same restoration equipment category that bypasses the dealer channel by renting directly to contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LegendClean
• Facebookfacebook.com/LegendBrandsCleaning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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