Hako has been amongst the internationally recognized leading developers and producers of outdoor cleaning and ground maintenance devices, as well as industrial and building cleaning products. The company was first established in 1948 in Oldesloe Hamburg. Ever since, Hako has been widely-regarded for its innovative and creative approach. In fact, in 1961, the company have manufactured the first European sweeping machine and they never looked back from there. Today, the Hako group manages three respected brands in several industries: Hako Equipments, Minuteman, and PowerBoss.