Before founding ProTeam, Larry Shideler spent more than 25 years in the commercial cleaning industry, where he accumulated extensive first-hand experience with the equipment and methods required for effective cleaning. He applied what he learned to develop the world's finest backpack vacuums known for high performance and productivity.

While ProTeam is recognized as the leader in commercial backpack vacuums, our mission is to be the world's premier vacuum cleaner manufacturer through strategic partnerships and continual innovation. Our goal is to provide the perfect vacuum for every user's need or preference.

We take pride in our exceptional customer service, advanced educational techniques and quick turnaround of orders (often within 24 hours).

Recent awards and recognition include:

• Larry Shideler named Idaho Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association in 2001
• CEO Larry Shideler inducted into the Cleaning Management Institute's Hall of Fame for industry achievement in 2001
• The Idaho Private 75 Award in 2001 for leading private companies
• The Plant Services MRO Gold Solutions Award in 2001
• The American Culinary Institute Gold and Best of Show Awards in 2000, 2001 and 2002 for the ProVac
• Industry Week's Top 25 Growing Companies in 2000.