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A new generation of machines
1st of December 2025 Article by Anna Garbagna
As Anna Garbagna, ECJ’s correspondent in Italy explains, the new generation of cleaning machines combine efficiency, ergonomics and sustainability.
In Italy, as everywhere, the professional cleaning sector is undergoing a phase of significant technological renewal. Machinery manufacturers are investing in R&D to respond to new market demands: greater efficiency, reduced energy consumption, ergonomics for operators and attention to environmental impact. The result is a new generation of equipment that is changing the way professional cleaning is conceived.
Optimisation of working times and reduction of operating costs: these are the two key features. Thanks to more efficient motors and electronic control systems, energy and water consumption is reduced, ensuring a high standard of hygiene: modern floor scrubbers and sweepers adapt to different surfaces and dirt conditions, working faster and with fewer passes. Optimising consumption is not only an economic advantage for businesses, but also contributes to the sustainability objectives increasingly required by European regulations and end customers.
Manoeuvrable solutions
Another strong point is ergonomics: operators spend many hours using heavy or noisy equipment, with the risk of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders.
The answer has been lighter, more manoeuvrable solutions with intuitive controls. Adjustable seats, digital control panels and driver assistance systems reduce physical effort and improve safety. Noise reduction is also key: quieter machines allow operation in sensitive environments such as hospitals, schools, hotels or offices without disturbing daily activities.
The new generation of machines is not only more efficient, but also smarter. The introduction of sensors and monitoring systems allows real-time data to be collected on usage, consumption and maintenance conditions.
Some models offer IoT connectivity, allowing companies to plan interventions predictively and manage machinery remotely. This reduces machine downtime, improves operational continuity and ensures consistent cleaning standards.
Robotics is another rapidly growing frontier: autonomous robots for cleaning large surfaces are becoming increasingly common in logistics warehouses, shopping centres and airports.
ESG regulations
Finally, sustainability is now an essential element. New commercial cleaning machines use recyclable materials, systems that reduce the use of chemical detergents and technologies that minimise waste: an approach in line with ESG regulations and the growing awareness of businesses towards environmental impact.
For many companies, choosing suppliers who invest in green solutions represents a competitive advantage, as well as an ethical commitment: new-generation machines are not just an operational tool, but an integral part of corporate sustainability strategies.
The industrial cleaning market has always been moving towards innovation. The ‘new’ machines represent a strategic investment: they improve efficiency, protect the health of operators, reduce operating costs and contribute to concrete environmental objectives. For Italian companies, adopting these solutions means not only keeping up with the times, but also anticipating future market needs. In a competitive and regulated environment, technological evolution is not optional: it is the key to building a more modern, safer and more sustainable sector.
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