ProTeam backpack vacuums have become the standard for many commercial cleaning companies. They’re lightweight, convenient, effective and help improve indoor air quality. It’s no wonder many janitorial services, like Building Professionals of Texas, choose ProTeam.
President and CEO Brad Klein founded Building Professionals of Texas in 2001. “I didn’t have any experience in the cleaning industry,” said Klein. “But I knew how to run a business. With a fleet of vacuums of whatever I could find, we started servicing the Houston, TX area.”
As a business owner, Klein prioritizes taking care of his employees. “Anything I can do to make their lives easier, I’m going to do,” he said.
Then, after using uprights for nearly eleven years, Klein ditched those units for something different. “I discovered ProTeam backpack vacuums,” he said. “I thought, ‘Where have these been?’ These vacuums changed everything for us.”
“When we introduced the ProTeam Super Coach Pro® 6-qt to my team, job satisfaction increased — the vacuums were comfortable, the work was easier and people got more done. We never looked back.”
For the next ten years, the Building Professionals of Texas crew delivered stellar customer service using ProTeam. The award-winning company now cleans 16 million sq ft across 200 buildings monthly with a client portfolio that includes car dealerships, medical clinics, banks, churches, schools, universities and more.
At that time, with more than 400 employees, mostly smaller-framed, Klein wondered if a smaller backpack vacuum would be available and more able to handle the large client base.
“I was at ISSA in 2022. And there was the answer to a question I didn’t know I was asking — the ProTeam GoFit® 3 qt.”
Since discovering the GoFit 3 qt model, Klein has been transitioning to the smaller-sized vacuum. “We are in the process of replacing our entire fleet of Super Coach Pros,” he said.
“And it’s not because the Super Coach Pro isn’t amazing; it is. We just need something similar but in a smaller package.”
“The GoFit checks every box for my staff.”
The GoFit backpack vacuum comes in 3, 6, and 10-quart models. Klein opted for the 3-qt because it fits his crew better. “The smaller body makes a big difference for us,” he said. “Our employees have more freedom to move, and ease of movement is key in this line of work.
“We decided we would rather sacrifice capacity for increased mobility and comfort. The smaller body combined with the new flex fit harness system is perfect for us.”
The switch to a smaller vacuum body brought Klein’s team more than comfort. “The 3-qt GoFit is great for cleaning tight spaces,” said Klein. “Tough jobs were immediately made — well, not so challenging.
“The body of this backpack vacuum also has a great center of gravity. Every job we do is a little, or a lot, easier.”
The Building Professionals of Texas team has won many awards for their incredible customer service. Each staff member takes pride in their work, and ProTeam helps them go the extra mile for their clients.
“It’s no secret that we can do more in less time with ProTeam,” said Klein. “What you do with that extra time sets the best companies apart.
“My staff uses the time savings and efficiency the GoFit provides to do more detail cleaning. You can finish a job early, or you can finish a job right. We do everything we can with the time we have to offer the best clean possible.”
Klein believes in cleaning for health because it’s what is best for everyone. “Improving health is why we do business,” he said. “One sick person has cascading effects. Everyone we can keep healthy because we did our job well means five, ten, or fifteen other people stay healthy because no one was exposed to illness. There’s no better motivation for our work, and ProTeam helps make that possible.”
ProTeam’s line of backpack vacuums brings power, efficiency, convenience and comfort to the cleaning industry. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit us at proteam.emerson.com/gofit.
