Press Releases

Hako at ISSA Interclean 2012

Hako will be presenting a wide range of innovations related to cleaning company premises, company buildings and urban areas on an exhibition space of about 420 m2 (Europahal 01.101).

New: Hako-Citymaster 1250/1250C Multipurpose Sweeper

The Hako-Citymaster 1250 multipurpose sweeper is the result of further development of the successful Hako-Citymaster 1200. The main emphasis
lay in improving the riding comfort and operating convenience as well as increasing efficiency and performance capability, which represent the
central aspects for professional, commercial users.

New: Hako-Jonas 800E Sweeper

Hako has introduced the Hako-Jonas 800E onto the market, a zero-emission, battery powered sweeping vehicle which combines the compact dimensions of a walk-behind machine with the convenience of a ride-on machine. The new ride-on vacuum-sweeping vehicle distinguishes itself through its high sweeping performance and robust construction, making it ideal for commercial use.

Hako and ISM form strategic alliance

Hako Machines and ISM have formed a strategic alliance in order to provide its existing and potential customers with even greater flexible options when it comes to finding a cost effective, high performing total cleaning solution. From a one-off deep clean to operated hire contracts with ISM, together they aim to provide a simple solution to an unnecessary problem.

Hako announce new Managing Director

Hako Machines Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Meredith to the role of Managing Director. Having extensive senior management experience across the manufacturing sector including the cleaning industry, Nick will lead Hako into the next phase of its ongoing growth plan.

New dedicated parts centre and demonstration facility for Hako

Hako Machines Ltd is expanding with the opening of a dedicated parts centre to house its £2.6 million central stock of spares and disposables currently held in the UK. Its current warehouse will then be transformed into a state of the art demonstration and training facility.

Environmental credentials secure Citymaster for Taunton Deane

Taunton Deane Borough Council has chosen to add a Hako Citymaster 2000 road sweeper to its fleet of street cleaning equipment citing its strong environmental credentials as part of its purchasing decision. The Citymaster 2000 has a number of environmental benefits as well as being cost effective and easy for operatives to use.

Hako's saves time for Saint Gobain UK

Hako Machines' excellent customer focus has resulted in a tender win for Hako and a new time saving combined sweeper/scrubber drier for leading flat glass manufacturer Saint Gobain Glass UK Ltd (SGG UK).

Ultimate efficiency and transparency with Hako's innovative Mobile Service Solution

Hako prides itself on providing a high performing total solution and, with 70 per cent of its resource dedicated to service provision, strives to ensure customers have peace of mind when it comes to keeping the machines in excellent working order. And nothing is more reliable than Hako's new unique and innovative service management tool, the Mobile Service System (MSS).

New 1500 added to Jonas Sweeper Range

Hako Machines has added the powerful and extremely versatile Jonas 1500 to its range of ride-on vacuum sweepers. Designed to tackle a magnitude of sweeping tasks in all types of areas and under the most difficult of conditions, this durable sweeper is one of the most economical machines on the market.

Hako proves its strength in Shopping Centres

Shopping centres across the breadth of the UK are always looking for cost-effective ways to procure machinery to maintain high levels of cleanliness. But many have learnt that it's not simply the price that is a driver for choosing a machine, as cost isn't necessarily an indicator of a machine's performance levels, usability or reliability.

Hako launches the new B1050C industrial Scrubber Drier

Hako Machines has launched a new cleaning machine that offers high performance sweeping and intensive powerful scrubbing in one operation – all while comfortably seated. The B1050C has the lowest lifetime and operating costs of any machine of this type while still providing maximum efficiency and reliability.

Clean supply for Barloworld with Hako

Barloworld Handling has announced a preferred supply agreement with Hako

It's a Clean Sweep for Hako Citymaster 2000

The Hako-Citymaster 2000 is fast becoming a firm favourite for many towns and cities up and down the United Kingdom as they look for a tailor-made street cleaning solution

Hako launches B30 scrubber dryer

Hako continues to expand its range with the new Hakomatic B30, a high specification scrubber dryer for quick and simple cleaning of smaller and medium-sized areas

Hartlepool cleans up with Citymaster fleet

Hartlepool is even cleaner and more attractive now as the borough Council has invested in six Hako Citymaster 2000 sweepers

M Series transports Hako into a different league

Hako introduces the Sherpa M range of electro transporters and tow tractors.

Hako continues to excel in shopping centres with new machines for Meadowhall

Hako continues to excel in the shopping centre market with new machines at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield

Made to fit any cleaning scenario

With working environments constantly changing, Hako launches the B10 scrubber dryer that fits most if not every industrial scenario.

An intelligent upgrade for the Hamster 500

Size and cost usually receive the most attention but Hako has placed intelligence at the centre of development on the Hamster 500E walk-behind sweeper

Hako increases its market share in contract hire

After years of sustained growth in product sales and brand development, Hako has also increased its market share in the world of contract hire.

Cost effective and flexibility - without compromising quality

Hako prides itself on providing top class machinery as well as its competitive prices, and Shepway Council placed this at the heart of its buying decision.

Citymaster 1200 sweeps aside the competition

Hako's Citymaster 1200 sweeper, profiting from its outstanding sweeping performance, extreme manoeuvrability and value for money, is being snapped up by local authorities up and down the UK.

Hako shows 'true grit' for Belfast City Council

When extreme winter weather hit the UK, one council not left out in the cold was Belfast City Council after purchasing gritters and forward throw snow brushes to attach to its Citymasters.

Ten not out - and still going strong

When the operations team at Sheffield Arena purchased a Hakomatic B910 ride-on scrubber-dryer ten years ago, they had no idea just how long it would last!

Boom but no bust for the Citycleaner 1200

The popularity of the Citycleaner 1200 is increasing but what distinguishes this street washer? The articulated steering, its ability to clean restrictive areas, or that the machine concept guarantees the operator the highest possible degree of efficiency and economy?

Trafford Centre and Hako work together to face the challenge of Retail Cleaning

Cleaning any retail environment can be challenge but when you have over 30 million visitors each year like Manchester's Trafford Centre, having the right reliable and robust machinery is vital.

Hako works with Carillion health to provide high quality cleaning at John Radcliffe Hospital

Hako Machines is working with Carillion Health to provide high quality cleaning at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxfordshire.

A partnership based on quality not cost

One of the companies benefitting from working with Hako over the past 12 months is HFT Forklifts. Hako has supplied its high performance sweepers and scrubber-dryers to the Hereford-based company

Aqua Force, a high performance cleaning system using demineralised water

Hako Machines is excited to launch Aqua Force, a new high performance cleaning system which takes advantage of all the properties and benefits of demineralised water and cleverly applies them to a cleaning application

Hako and Carlisle Cleaning work together to install machine fleet in rapid time

A fleet of new Hako Machines was ordered by Carlisle Cleaning and delivered to eleven Tesco stores in Central and North West of England in just eight days. And the work didn't stop there, as on the ninth day, Hako trained all of the cleaning staff involved on the new machines!

National Archive reduces double handling 600% with specially designed trolleys

National Archives is running a much more streamlined and efficient service thanks to a new trolley specially designed by Hako Machines

Hako and Carlisle Cleaning take flight with a quality offering

Hako continues to excel in new and existing sectors, as having been successfully employed by Carlisle Cleaning aviation division to carry out the cleaning at Aberdeen Airport, contracts have been awarded for Edinburgh Airport and London Stansted.

Hako and Carlisle Cleaning - a partnership made in the environment

Carlisle Cleaning & Support Services is one of numerous companies to look upon Hako's environmental offerings favourably and it moved quickly to purchase ride-on and pedestrian scrubber-dryers after winning a prestigious contract to clean Aberdeen Airport.

Citymaster sweepers add sparkle to Blackpool's Golden Mile

A fleet of Hako Machines are adding sparkle to Blackpool's Golden Mile as the local council has invested in twelve new Citymaster 2000 street sweepers.