Mikey P
Administrator
The vast Stanley Steemer organization of today is the end result of an enterprise started by one man. A man who dreamed big, valued hard work and never feared adversity. A man named Jack Bates, who, in 1947, founded a small carpet cleaning company called Jack Bates Carpet Cleaning out of his own home in Columbus, Ohio. As the company expanded, first in Ohio and then beyond, Jack changed the name to Stanley Steemer, in reference to the first steam-driven automobile. In the 50+ years since then, Stanley Steemer has become the number one name in the industry coast-to-coast by delivering the exceptional quality work and unparalleled customer service that has been the hallmark of the company from the very beginning.
1947 Jack Bates, Stanley Steemer founder, opens one-man carpet cleaning business
1970 First prototype of steam cleaning machine is developed, called the Stanley I
1972 The company officially incorporates, becoming Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
1976 The Stanley Steemer Research & Development department launches an innovative truck-mounted, dual-wand cleaning machine
1984 Stanley Steemer experiences unprecedented growth, featuring 215 franchises and 14 branches in 38 states
1985 Wesley C. Bates, son of founder Jack Bates, assumes the helm of the organization, being named President and CEO
1986 Stanley Steemer breaks ground on a brand new 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility
1988 Total sales volume is $102,700,000, surpassing the $100 million sales goal set in 1983
1998 Air Duct Cleaning service is introduced in select markets
1998 Success magazine ranks Stanley Steemer as the 3rd best franchise in America in its Franchise Gold 100
1999 The company adds its second major service line extension, new carpet sales and installation
2000 Stanley Steemer launches its first national network television advertising campaign, becoming the first carpet cleaning company in America to do so
2001 The service line continues to expand when the company adds Tile & Grout Cleaning
2002 1-800-STEEMER is introduced. The number routes customers from any point in the US to their local Stanley Steemer operation
2002 Stanley Steemer again breaks ground in the industry when it introduces online scheduling through its website, stanleysteemer.com
2003 Total system sales top $300 million
2005 The company’s “Living Brings It In. We Take It Out.” is honored with a Silver Effie from the New York American Marketing Association for its creative achievement and dramatic business results
1947 Jack Bates, Stanley Steemer founder, opens one-man carpet cleaning business
1970 First prototype of steam cleaning machine is developed, called the Stanley I
1972 The company officially incorporates, becoming Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
1976 The Stanley Steemer Research & Development department launches an innovative truck-mounted, dual-wand cleaning machine
1984 Stanley Steemer experiences unprecedented growth, featuring 215 franchises and 14 branches in 38 states
1985 Wesley C. Bates, son of founder Jack Bates, assumes the helm of the organization, being named President and CEO
1986 Stanley Steemer breaks ground on a brand new 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility
1988 Total sales volume is $102,700,000, surpassing the $100 million sales goal set in 1983
1998 Air Duct Cleaning service is introduced in select markets
1998 Success magazine ranks Stanley Steemer as the 3rd best franchise in America in its Franchise Gold 100
1999 The company adds its second major service line extension, new carpet sales and installation
2000 Stanley Steemer launches its first national network television advertising campaign, becoming the first carpet cleaning company in America to do so
2001 The service line continues to expand when the company adds Tile & Grout Cleaning
2002 1-800-STEEMER is introduced. The number routes customers from any point in the US to their local Stanley Steemer operation
2002 Stanley Steemer again breaks ground in the industry when it introduces online scheduling through its website, stanleysteemer.com
2003 Total system sales top $300 million
2005 The company’s “Living Brings It In. We Take It Out.” is honored with a Silver Effie from the New York American Marketing Association for its creative achievement and dramatic business results