Tornado

About Tornado Industries

Tornado is one of the oldest commercial cleaning equipment brands in North America, founded in 1928. Now part of Tacony Corporation alongside Powr-Flite and CleanMax, Tornado focuses on premium commercial models with a strong reputation in restoration and food service.

Product Range

• Carpet extractors. Portable, self contained walk behind, and truck mount alternatives.
• Vacuums. Backpack, upright, canister and wide area HEPA models.
• Floor scrubbers. Walk behind and ride on auto scrubbers in lithium and lead acid.
• Sweepers. Manual, battery and ride on sweepers.
• Burnishers. Corded, battery and propane high speed models.
• Steam cleaners. The VS4 chemical free commercial steam cleaner.
• Air movers and dehumidifiers. Restoration grade airflow.

Who It Is For

Large building maintenance teams, school districts, healthcare facilities, hotels, restoration contractors and food service operators. Tornado positions slightly above Powr-Flite in the Tacony lineup with deeper restoration and food service options.

Browse Tornado in carpet extractors, commercial vacuums, floor machines and floor scrubbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Tornado machines made?

Tornado machines are designed in the United States by Tacony Corporation. Final assembly is in St. Louis, Missouri, with components sourced from a global supply chain. Tornado has been a US based brand since 1928.

How does Tornado compare with Powr-Flite?

Both are owned by Tacony Corporation and share many platforms. Tornado tends to position with slightly higher specifications and pricing, while Powr-Flite covers the broadest janitorial catalogue. Parts and dealer support overlap.

What is the warranty on Tornado equipment?

Standard Tornado machines come with a 1 to 2 year warranty on the full machine. Flagship models include extended coverage on motors, rotomoulded bodies and gear cases for 3 to 5 years.

Are Tornado parts easy to find?

Yes. Tacony maintains a deep parts inventory across regional warehouses and stocks parts for at least 7 years past production. Common wear items ship same day from St. Louis or regional dealers.