What is today one of the most dynamic cleaning equipment supply companies in South Africa, resulted from the combination of Sorma S.A. and the cleaning division that was formerly trading under the Goscor Industrial banner. The merger of the total product range under Sorma S.A. in 1999 enabled the company to offer a comprehensive product range from commercial vacuum cleaners and detergents to industrial road sweepers.

The TENNANT brand has been represented in South Africa for over 30 years and over time upheld it´s reputation for reliability and performance. With the purchase of Sorma Europe by Tennant U.S.A., manufacturing, engineering and quality control falls under one roof ensuring these standards and controls continue to advance.

It is this quality and service excellence that lead to Tennant South Africa´s achievement in April 2004. On receiving this award at a dinner hosted by Tennant USA Mr Ricky Bodmer, General Manager of Sorma S.A. said "We are very proud to be acknowledged as a world leader and believe we can attribute this achievement to two factors. Good people and good equipment."

It is the first time since the inception of Goscor in 1984 that this award has been received. Goscor / Sorma have won numerous service centre awards but finally achieved what is considered the ultimate award: DEALERSHIP OF THE YEAR 2004

In closing his acceptance speech Ricky Bodmer said: "We thank our clients for their continued support and Tennant USA for their valuable input. We will strive to retain this award in the future and in so doing continue to offer the accountability our clients have come to expect."