Clarke® American Sanders began in 1903 as The American Floor Surfacing Machine Company and built the first floor sanding machine on record with the U.S. Patent Office. One hundred years later, Clarke® American Sanders remains the worldwide leader in the design and production of wood floor sanders and edgers for the professional as well as the do-it-yourself contractor. Today we continue this heritage with innovative equipment designs, focusing on performance, reliability and user ergonomics while furthering our investments in state-of-the-art product testing facilities, quality enhancement processes and upgraded production methods.