The RSS Group International, Inc.

What The RSS Group International, Inc. does

RSS Group International, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned regional equipment dealer founded in 2000 and headquartered at 380 W Schley St W, Vesta, Minnesota. The company sells new and used hot and cold pressure washers as its core offering, complemented by a broader catalog that includes floor sweepers, welders, power tools, nuts and bolts, cleaning supplies, soaps, and cleaning chemicals. Its primary customer segments are commercial truck and equipment operators and industrial/commercial facilities in the regional Minnesota market, served through direct phone inquiries, in-person visits to the physical storefront, and on-site service calls.

The business operates a direct, sales-led go-to-market motion with no disclosed digital commerce channel beyond a Google Places listing, a Facebook page, and a sales email ([email protected]). Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of pressure washers and ancillary equipment (the primary stream), recurring on-site service and repair work, and consumable sales of soaps and chemicals. The company employs a small team led by General Manager Wes Paskewitz, with Service Technician Adam Krause identified as the other named team member, indicating an owner-operated operating model with minimal organizational overhead.

RSS Group International has no disclosed technology platform, no proprietary software, no patents, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no partnerships. Its value proposition rests on customization capability, on-site service that reduces customer equipment downtime, and a one-stop offering combining equipment, consumables, repair, and delivery. The business has operated continuously since 2000, with the most recent website copyright dating to 2022.

Name

The RSS Group International, Inc.

Legal name

RSS Group International

Website

https://rssgroup.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RSS Group International is a privately held, family-owned regional equipment dealer in Vesta, Minnesota, founded in 2000. It sells new and used pressure washers, floor sweepers, welders, power tools, soaps, and chemicals, and provides on-site service, repair, and delivery to truck operators and industrial facilities in Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pressure Washing Equipment

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Equipment, Fleet & Dumpster Pad Washing (HSAIAMAJ), Fleet/Vehicle & Equipment Exterior Washing (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Pressure washer sales
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Equipment service repair
• Cleaning chemicals supply
• Commercial pressure washing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vesta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pressure Washer Sales: Sales of new and used Hot & Cold pressure washers. Primary revenue stream including floor sweepers, welders, and power tools.
2. Service and Repair: On-site pressure washer service and repair. Provides recurring service revenue.
3. Soaps and Chemicals: Full line of soaps and cleaning chemicals for trucks and equipment. Consumable product sales complementing pressure washer offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RSS Group International sells new and used hot and cold pressure washers along with related equipment (floor sweepers, welders, power tools, nuts and bolts, wrenches) and a full line of soaps and cleaning chemicals. The company also provides on-site pressure washer service and repair and product delivery, serving commercial truck operators and industrial facilities in Minnesota.

Product overview

RSS Group International is a physical products distributor specializing in pressure washer sales, service, and repair. Their core product line centers on hot and cold pressure washers, complemented by related equipment including floor sweepers, welders, power tools, soaps, and cleaning chemicals. The company also provides on-site service, repair, and delivery as part of their customer support offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Washers (Hot & Cold) New and used hot and cold pressure washers sold to commercial truck operators and industrial facilities for cleaning trucks and equipment.
• Soaps and Cleaning Chemicals

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Karcher: Kärcher is a global leader in cleaning equipment manufacturing, including a full pressure washer lineup sold through dealer and direct channels. Comparable to RSS Group as a supplier of pressure washers and cleaning chemicals, but at massive scale.
• Mi-T-M Corporation: Mi-T-M manufactures industrial-grade pressure washers, air compressors, and cleaning equipment sold through a regional dealer network. Comparable product category and channel model to RSS Group, with overlapping commercial/industrial customer base.
• Hotsy Equipment Company (dealer network): Hotsy is the dominant North American pressure washer brand with an extensive authorized dealer network. RSS Group sits in the same commercial/residential pressure washer dealer category, though Hotsy is a national brand with manufacturer backing.
• National Carwash Solutions (NCS): NCS is a major equipment, chemistry, and service provider to the vehicle wash industry. Comparable to RSS Group in commercial vehicle cleaning equipment and chemistry, though NCS operates at significantly larger scale with a national service footprint.

Direct peers

• Alkota Cleaning Systems: Alkota is a U.S. manufacturer of hot and cold pressure washers and industrial cleaning systems, selling through regional distributors. Direct match for RSS Group's core product category and dealer-distribution business model.
• Jenny Products (Steam Jenny): Jenny Products manufactures pressure washers, steam cleaners, and parts, distributing through a dealer network serving industrial and commercial customers. Closely comparable to RSS Group on product offering and end customer profile.

Others

• CleanFreak.com: CleanFreak is an online retailer of commercial cleaning equipment, supplies, and pressure washers. Represents the digital/channel competition that RSS Group's traditional dealer model faces.
• Pressure Products Direct: Online pressure washer and cleaning equipment retailer offering direct-to-consumer sales of hot/cold pressure washers, parts, and chemicals. Adjacent competitor for RSS Group's equipment and consumable sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RSSGROUPMN
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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