Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th May 2026 Issue no. 1212

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Tennant's European Innovation Event Summit showcases future of hybrid cleaning

Tennant Company's European Innovation Event Summit, held last month at the Gansow factory in Reggio Emilia, Italy, brought together over 30 industry guests including leading facilities professionals, partners and suppliers from across Europe, for an immersive two-day exploration of Tennant's latest technologies, strategies, and innovations.

The event featured:

* A leadership roundtable on 'Hybrid Fleet Strategy: When to automate and when to choose conventional, led by Sylvain Rottier, VP & general manager EMEA; Cedric Faivre, general manager Tennant; Mauro Mancuso, senior product manager EMEA; and Anders Terkildsen from Brain Corp. The discussion focused on evolving operational needs in cleaning and how a hybrid approach can maximise both efficiency and ROI (return on investment).

* Live demonstrations of robotic and conventional machines, including the X4 ROVR, Tennant's compact AMR, and a broad range of manual equipment designed for flexibility and productivity across commercial environments.

* A guided factory tour at the Gansow facility, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Tennant's European manufacturing capabilities, supported by live translation services and technical testimonials.

"Hosting this summit at our Gansow facility was more than a showcase of technology," says Sylvain Rottier. "It demonstrated our commitment to collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement in every aspect of our business. Events like this are essential for building the adaptive cleaning solutions required for our customers and sector as a whole."

Participants praised the opportunity to engage with Tennant leadership and see the technology up close. Cedric Faivre remark: "It was truly rewarding to witness the high level of engagement from our guests throughout the event. The thoughtful questions, open discussions, and genuine curiosity demonstrated by attendees clearly showed their interest in what we're building together. These interactions are the foundation of stronger partnerships and future growth."

The event closed with a networking lunch and plans for ongoing conversations with key strategic accounts.

www.tennantco.com | www.ipcworldwide.com

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