Category: Press Releases

Acquisition allows SCA to expand its service offerings in Southern California

August 18, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Bill’s Sweeping Service (“Bill’s” or the “Company”) in Orange, California. Bill’s specializes in providing street sweeping services to Home Owner’s Associations, Construction & Industrial customers throughout Southern California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bill’s offers sweeping services, which complements SCA’s existing services in Southern California and expands its client base in the region. Bill’s has been in business since 1953.  The business has been in the Carter family for 59 years since the acquisition of the business by Robert and Deanna Carter in 1962. Michael and Deborah Carter have continued to operate the business as the second generation of the family business for over 40 years. This is SCA’s fourth acquisition this year in Southern California.

“SCA is thrilled about our opportunity to expand our market presence in the California,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “With this acquisition, we will be able to grow our existing service offerings in Southern California and continue our pledge to providing first class sweeping services to our customers. I welcome the Bill’s team to SCA and we look forward to continuing their legacy of providing exceptional service with their extremely talented staff.”

This marks SCA’s 12th transaction in 2021 and 30^th acquisition overall.   With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,500 employees in its over 50 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT BILL’S SWEEPING SERVICE:

Founded in 1953, Bill’s specializes in construction sweeping and HOA sweeping throughout Southern California.  Bill’s has been owned and operated by Michael and Debbie Carter, the second generation of the Carter family to run the operation. Bill’s’ mission is to provide a consistent and high-quality sweeper service through rigorous training and maintaining an excellent fleet to produce exceptional results for their customers.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com 
407-509-4521

Acquisition expands SCA into Charlotte, North Carolina

August 11, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Major Clean, Inc. (“Major Clean” or the “Company”) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Major Clean provides sweeping services to customers throughout the greater Charlotte market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition of Major Clean represents SCA’s market entry into Charlotte, one of the fastest growing markets in the U.S.  This location compliments SCA’s existing Winston-Salem, NC and Columbia, SC facilities.

“SCA’s expansion into Charlotte aligns with our strategy of building a nationwide presence,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “Major Clean represents an industry leading company with over 25 years of history providing sweeping services.  We look forward to continuing the legacy of excellent customer service that the founders, Scott and Janice Major, have built.  I welcome the Major Clean team to SCA, and we look forward to continuing to provide support to this talented workforce as we continue our growth plans in Charlotte.”

This marks SCA’s eleventh transaction in 2021 and 29^th acquisition overall. With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,500 employees in its over 50 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT MAJOR CLEAN, INC:

Founded over 25 years ago, Major Clean provides sweeping services to commercial and retail customers throughout the greater Charlotte market.  Major Clean’s mission is provide the highest quality services to their customers in a rapid and professional manner.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com 
407-509-4521

Acquisition allows SCA to expand its service offerings in the St. Louis Market

July 27, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Metro Commercial Sweeping (“Metro” or the “Company”) in Dupo, Illinois located just east of St. Louis, Missouri. Metro provides parking lot sweeping services to commercial, retail, and apartment complexes throughout the greater St. Louis market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Metro primarily offers parking lot sweeping services, which complements SCA’s existing service offering of street sweeping services to municipalities and private contractors. Combined with SCA’s April 2021 acquisition of Contractors & Municipal Sweeping Service, Inc., SCA is now the largest sweeping provider in St. Louis.

“SCA is excited about our opportunity to grow our position in the St. Louis Market,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “With this acquisition, we will be able to build upon our existing service offering in St. Louis and continue our commitment to providing first-class sweeping services to our customers.  I welcome the Metro team to SCA, and we look forward to continuing Metro’s tradition of providing excellent service with their highly talented staff.”

This marks SCA’s tenth transaction in 2021 and 28^th acquisition overall.  With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,500 employees in its over 50 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT METRO COMMERICAL SWEEPING:

Founded in 1988, Metro provides parking lot sweeping, portering, general parking lot maintenance, pressure washing and hauling services to commercial, retail and apartment complexes in and around the St. Louis area and Western Illinois.  Metro’s mission is to provide high quality service and excellent results for their customers.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com 
407-509-4521

Acquisition allows SCA to expand its JetVac offering across the Southeast

July 7, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired B&D Enterprises (“B&D” or the “Company”) in Orlando, Florida. B&D provides catch basin and pipe cleaning, inspections and repairs to municipalities and private contractors. The Company’s core service offerings complement SCA’s existing JetVac and street sweeping operations in the region and adds over 30 talented employees.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

B&D provides cleaning, inspection, and repair service of underground stormwater systems across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  The Company is favorably positioned due to their market position, longstanding customer contracts and reputation for superior customer service. B&D Founder Don Hess will join SCA’s team and provide support to grow the JetVac business segment.

“SCA is excited about our opportunity to grow our JetVac service offerings with the acquisition of B&D Enterprises,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “Through this acquisition, we will be able to continue our commitment to provide street sweeping and JetVac services as stormwater maintenance and compliance solutions to our customers.  I welcome Don and his team to SCA, and we look forward to continuing B&D’s tradition of providing excellent service with their highly talented staff.”

This marks SCA’s ninth transaction in 2021 and 27^th acquisition overall.   With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,500 employees in its over 45 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT B&D ENTERPRISES:

Founded in 2001 by Don and Brenda Hess, B&D provides JetVac, pipe inspection, pipe repair and camera services to government agencies and road construction projects in the southeast.  B&D’s mission is to provide the best services available for its customers based on high quality service, accurate results, and quick response times.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com 
407-509-4521

Acquisition allows SCA to expand its presence in California

June 2, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, has acquired Sunset Property Services (“Sunset” or the “Company”) in Irvine, California. Combined with SCA’s February 2021 acquisitions of Cleanstreet and Pacific Sweeping, SCA is the largest sweeping provider in California.  Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

Sunset is a leading provider of street sweeping services to municipalities and commercial properties in Southern California. The acquisition reflects SCA’s commitment to partner with excellent service providers.  Based in Orange County, Sunset strengthens SCA’s market share and improves its ability to provide best-in-class service to customers. Andrea Howhannesian will continue to lead day to day operations and support the growth of the operation.

“SCA is proud to expand our operations in California and grow our market leading presence in the state,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “I welcome Andrea and her team to SCA and we look forward to continuing Sunset’s tradition of providing unmatched service levels with their talented workforce.”

This marks the eighth acquisition for SCA in 2021 and the third acquisition in Southern California since February 2021.  With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,200 employees in its over 44 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT SUNSET PROPERTY SERVICES:

Established in 1967 by John Howhannesian, Sunset provides street sweeping services to municipalities, commercial businesses, amusement parks, and sports stadiums in Southern California.  The Company’s mission is to provide the best possible value for its customers based on high quality service, reliability, and customer support.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com 
407-509-4521

Acquisition expands SCA into Missouri

May 17, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping services company in the United States, has acquired Contractors & Municipal Sweeping Service, Inc. (“C&M” or the “Company”) in St. Louis, Missouri.  The acquisition expands SCA’s footprint to a new market in St. Louis and is the company’s first venture into Missouri.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

C&M is the leading provider of street sweeping services to municipalities and private contractors in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The acquisition reflects SCA’s commitment to partner with excellent service providers.

“SCA is excited to enter into the St. Louis marketplace as a leader in the space,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “This transaction continues our strategy of contiguous growth by acquiring well established, best-in-class businesses.  I welcome our new employees at C&M, and we look forward to continuing their tradition of excellent street sweeping services with their talented workforce.”

This marks the sixth acquisition for SCA in 2021 and its first in Missouri.  With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,200 employees in over 45 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT CONTRACTORS AND MUNICIPAL SWEEPING SERVICES:

Founded in 1988, C&M provides street sweeping services to municipalities and private contractors in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Company focuses on providing the highest level of service to ensure their customers’ satisfaction.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com
407-509-4521

Acquisition allows SCA to further expand its presence in Western Michigan and Atlanta

April 15, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, is pleased to announce three new acquisitions, including: Superior Sweeping Services, Inc (“Superior Sweeping”) in Kalamazoo, MI; West Michigan Sweepers (“WMS”) in Rockford, Michigan; and Lots Appeal Environmental Services, Inc. (“Lots Appeal”) in Smyrna, Georgia (collectively, the “Acquisitions”). The Acquisitions are favorably positioned due to their market position, longstanding customer contracts and reputation for superior customer service.  Combined with SCA’s December 2020 acquisition of C&J Parking Lot Sweeping, SCA is now the largest sweeping provider in Michigan.  Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

Superior Sweeping, WMS, and Lots Appeal are leading providers of street sweeping services to municipalities, private contractors, and commercial properties in Michigan and Georgia. The Acquisitions strengthen SCA’s market share and ability to provide best-in-class service to customers. Mat Andrews – former President of WMS – and Kevin Adamson – former President of Lots Appeal – will continue to support the growth of each operation.

“SCA is excited to expand our operations in Georgia and Michigan,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “Superior Sweeping, WMS and Lots Appeal are leading operators in their respective regions. We are looking forward to the continued growth and tradition of excellent street sweeping services they have created with their talented workforce.”

This marks SCA’s fifth acquisition in 2021; of note, SCA closed three acquisitions in Michigan since December 2020.   With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 1,200 employees across 43 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT SUPERIOR SWEEPING:

Established in 1991 by Robert and Michelle Hammond, Superior Sweeping provides street sweeping services to over 100 commercial and municipal clients in Kalamazoo, MI.

ABOUT WEST MICHIGAN SWEEPERS:

Established in 2003, WMS provides street sweeping services to commercial and municipal clients throughout West Michigan. WMS focuses on providing excellent customer services and superior results to its extensive client base under the leadership of Mat Andrews.

ABOUT LOTS APPEAL: 

Kevin and Allison Adamson purchased Lots Appeal in 2002 and expanded the company’s service offering to 200+ customers. With a focus on parking lot and municipal sweeping services, Lots Appeal has a tradition of industry leading service in the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.

Contact:

Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
407-509-4521

Acquisitions Expand SCA into California

March 4, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) –  Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, completed the purchase of CleanStreet Inc. (“CleanStreet”) and Pacific Sweeping (“Pacific”) (collectively, the “Companies”). The acquisitions mark the first expansion into California for SCA. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

The Companies are leading providers of street sweeping services to California municipalities, private contractors, and commercial properties.  SCA’s acquisitions are the most recent examples of its commitment to partnering with best-in-class operators who service attractive, growing markets. CleanStreet founder, Jere Costello, and Pacific owner, Lee Miller, will remain in place to support the growth of the combined companies. These acquisitions add 200 employees and 190 vehicles in seven locations throughout California.

“SCA’s expansion into California is consistent with our strategy of building a nationwide presence,” said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. “CleanStreet and Pacific represent industry leading companies with decades of successful operation.  We look forward to continuing Jere and Lee’s tradition of excellence and providing support to their talented workforce as we continue our growth plans in California.”

CleanStreet and Pacific mark the first two acquisitions for SCA in 2021. In 2020, SCA completed nine acquisitions of best-in-class sweeping services companies to expand its presence and customer base in key markets.  With these transactions, SCA grew its team to over 1,100 employees in its 40 locations.

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT CLEANSTREET:

Founded in 1966, and based in Gardena, California, CleanStreet provides sweeping services to municipalities and commercial customers. CleanStreet specializes in delivering superior and reliable customer service to its extensive customer base across California.  Operating out of six facilities across the state, CleanStreet services +60 municipalities with a fleet of +120 sweepers.

ABOUT PACIFIC SWEEPING:

Founded in 1962, and based in San Marcos, California, Pacific Sweeping has been sweeping San Diego and Southern California Cities and Counties for more than 40 years. The Company primarily provides services to municipalities, commercial businesses, and general contractors.

Contact:

Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
407-509-4521

Acquisitions and Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus Fuels SCA’s National Expansion and Advances its Market-Leading Position

Jan. 13, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, announced today another year of strong national growth fueled by a record number of acquisitions and marked by a significant strategic investment from Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. Read More

Acquisition Marks SCA’s First Venture in Michigan, Further Expands SCA’s National Footprint

December 31, 2020 (Cleveland, Ohio) – Sweeping Corporation of America (“SCA”), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, today announced its acquisition of C&J Parking Lot Sweeping, one of the largest parking lot maintenance companies in Michigan. The acquisition expands SCA’s footprint to a new market in Detroit and marks the company’s first venture into Michigan. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Read More