Mobile industrial vacuum dealer and service

Workshops, small factories, woodworking and metal shops, construction firms and commercial cleaning contractors.

Dealer margin on equipment sales, plus repeat income from filters, hoses, parts, servicing and repair call-outs.

• Technical sales and explaining equipment simply
• Basic mechanical and electrical repair
• Building long-term customer relationships

• Dealer agreements may set minimum orders, territories or training requirements, so read them carefully
• Some workplaces handle combustible dust or hazardous materials and need specially rated equipment, so check the safety standards and provincial rules before recommending a unit
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance
• Warranty handling and returns with your suppliers
• Check municipal rules if you store stock at home, and GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the demo units and stock you hold, your tools and vehicle needs and the terms of any dealer agreement. Check supplier requirements before budgeting.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on the brands you carry, your local customer base and how much you earn from sales, servicing and filters. Results will vary, starting from about 15 hours a week.

Check dealer agreement terms such as minimum orders and territories. Some workplaces have combustible dust or hazardous materials needing specially rated equipment, so check safety standards and provincial rules. Also check insurance, warranty handling, municipal rules for home storage and GST/HST registration.