Our Story

Cyclone Technology was founded in the ’90s in Tempe, Arizona when Richard Rohrbacher invented the Cyclone head. This revolutionary cleaning marvel utilized wind force for water recovery, eliminating the need for noisy and costly vacuum components. Soon, airports, colleges, event centers and amusement parks were clamoring to purchase the hard surface cleaning machines for themselves. 

In 2003, Cyclone Technology was created to manufacture and sell these hard surface cleaning machines. Then, in 2009, the first ultra-high-pressure rubber and paint remover was delivered and sold.  

Today, Cyclone stands as the global leader in high-performance hard surface cleaning and paint and rubber removal equipment and services. Over the years, we’ve evolved and innovated, becoming a trusted solution for motorsports, airfields, cities, the military, campuses, and various industrial applications.

Our Mission

We aim to make world-class hard surface cleaning and material removal solutions accessible. The world’s top organizations trust Cyclone’s full recovery process in mission-critical environments. We work with private and public organizations, including international, federal, and state governments, smaller projects, and individual contractors.

Our Commitment

Driven by a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cyclone Technology provides cutting-edge, low-water-use cleaning solutions with instant recovery for everyday, world-class, and mission-critical surfaces, including roadways, runways, and tracks. We deliver the best technology and services with the lowest environmental impact.

Our Unique Approach

Confident, clear, trusted, and reliable—with over 30 years of experience, Cyclone Technology is the industry leader in high-performance hard surface cleaning and material removal. Our patented technology ensures a single-pass deep clean with low water use, no chemicals, and no runoff—a unique approach in the industry. 

Trusted by Over 2500 Municipalities, Airports and Organizations:​