ProTeam Honored as One of Idaho's Top Private Companies
ProTeam has once again been honored as one of Idaho's top 75 private companies based on annual revenue and management excellence.
The Idaho Private 75 tribute is a joint venture between The Idaho Statesman newspaper, U.S. Bank Idaho and the international audit, tax and advisory firm, KPMG.
These top 75 firms were acknowledged during a luncheon on Oct. 31st at the Boise Centre on the Grove.
Corporations on the Idaho Private 75 list represent a combined total of $13.6 billion in annual revenue reported KPMG, and excel in "professional management, robust organization standards and controls, strategic partnering...vision at the top, and innovation at all levels," according to the Idaho Statesman.These companies represent "the best that Idaho has to offer,"
said KPMG Managing Partner John Hale.
"The founders and owners are entrepreneurial, they have a strong affinity for the natural resources of the state, and they are leaders in their communities.""We're proud to pay tribute to these top privately held Idaho companies, all of who contribute daily to the well-being of our great
state," concluded Leslie Hurst president and publisher of The Idaho Statesman.
"Their impact is felt not only economically, but socially and culturally as well.
We are grateful for their vision, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit."About ProTeam, Inc.ProTeam, Inc., headquartered in Boise ID, designs, manufacturers and markets a full line of commercial quality high-end vacuum cleaners. Since 1987, ProTeam has been recognized as a leader in efficient vacuum cleaner filtration, cleaning effectiveness, quality, durability and advanced features.
Cleaning for Health?, a company trademark, is the guiding philosophy for product development. The company was founded by CEO Larry R. Shideler, who, based on 25 years in the cleaning business, decided to build a better vacuum cleaner: one that was more portable, powerful and productive.
Larry introduced the first successful backpack vacuum in 1987, and the firm is now the world leader in this technology, counting as loyal customers, schools, healthcare facilities, cleaning contractors, hotels, restaurants, maid services, and other organizations worldwide.ProTeam is a strong proponent of education and sponsors Team Cleaning? seminars nationwide to instruct users of its products and others in better, faster and healthier cleaning methods.
The company also has formed a unique multi-year partnership with the American Lung Association to educate the public about indoor air quality issues.ProTeam has earned recognition and many awards, including being on Industry Week's list of Top 25 Growing Companies, receiving the Plant Services MRO Gold Solutions Award, and others.
It has received the Idaho Private 75 Award successively in 2003 and 2004.
CEO Larry Shideler was named Idaho Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association in 2001, and inducted into the Cleaning Management Institute Hall of Fame in the same year..
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