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10/05/2008 The Tennant Co. chooses Emco Tech cell technology Tennant Company (NYSE:TNC), a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of cleaning equipment and solutions, has created a breakthrough technology using water ionizer cells from Emco Tech. After months of extensive research, Tennant Company chose the Emco Tech ionizer cell technology for its superior performance, reliability and durability. The importance of this technology cannot be overestimated because now, for the first time, commercial cleaning can be achieved using water with no chemicals.Tennant Company has over ten patents pending and has achieved results with just water that are equal to or better than conventional commercial cleaning methods. The ech2o® technology available now in the latest Tennant and Nobles branded commercial scrubbers is: 100% environmentally friendly minimizes the environmental impact of producing, packaging, transporting, using, and disposing of traditional cleaning chemicals. begins as water and ends as water uses 70% less water than conventional scrubbing methods Simple, efficient, cost effective is as, or more effective, than conventional chemical-based methods ech2o helps reduce cost by eliminating the need to buy a general purpose cleaner. virtually eliminates time required for chemical handling, mixing, and usage training. maximize productivity by increasing scrub times and reducing fill and drain time. eliminates the need to purchase expensive general purpose cleaning chemicals dries faster Safer protects user safety by reducing health issues associated with harsh cleaning chemicals; no touching, breathing, splashing, or disposing of chemicals. greatly reduces slippery cleaning detergent residue and the risk of slip and fall accidents. For more about this amazing Green Technology visit this page Mr. Jay Hare, President of IonWays, who was involved in this project over the last year and a half said, "It is so satisfying to be able to help with something that will do so much good for our planet. Over time this technology will save substantial amounts of toxic chemicals from being released into our environment. It shows how much we can still learn from the powers that lie dormant in water". About Tennant CompanyMinneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; and coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading concrete floors. Tennant's global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minn., Holland, Mich., Uden, The Netherlands, Northampton, United Kingdom and Shanghai, China. Tennant sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com. back