Industry Analysis
Description
Companies in this industry clean building interiors, windows, carpets, and upholstery. Major US companies include divisions of companies such as ABM Industries and ServiceMaster, as well as Coverall North America, Jani-King, and Stanley Steemer; major companies based outside the US include divisions of Aeon Delight (Japan), CNS Consorzio Nazionale Servizi (Italy), ISS World Services (Denmark), Mitie Group (UK), and Wisag (Germany).
Competitive Landscape
Commercial real estate occupancy drives demand for cleaning services. The profitability of individual companies depends on good marketing. Large companies have an advantage in serving customers with multiple locations. Small companies can compete effectively in local markets, especially for small business and residential customers.
Products, Operations & Technology
Janitorial services account for about 90% of industry revenue. Janitorial work includes general services, such as cleaning, trash pickup, and sanitizing, and the specialty services of damage restoration, floor polishing, and window washing. Operations consist of crews cleaning commercial and industrial facilities (about 80% of sales) and residential buildings (10%) by hand or with the help of basic equipment like floor polishers.
See where the Janitorial & Carpet Cleaning Services industry is concentrated geographically and research companies by financials and key corporate data.
Janitorial & Carpet Cleaning Services Companies in this Country: