Our Story
The roots of KICTeam trace back to 1928 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, a hub for U.S. shoe manufacturing. It was founded as Twin City Counter Company and specialized in stamped leather heel counters for footwear, serving major clients like the U.S. Army, L.L. Bean, and Red Wing. After several ownership changes and acquisitions, Enefco International, Inc., was established in 1985.
Over time, the domestic shoe industry declined, and the company diversified, applying its stamping and material molding expertise to new products and market segments.
In the 1990s, credit card transactions increased along with the need to maintain credit card readers quickly and easily. In 2006, Enefco International introduced Waffletechnology®, a patented cleaning card design that set a new industry standard and led to collaborations with device makers like Ingenico and Verifone.
In 2007, Enefco International acquired KIC Products, based in New Hampshire, and Clean Team, based in California, and brought them together in Auburn, Maine, as KICTeam Inc. The newly created business unit forged ahead to become the industry leader in innovative technology cleaning products, focusing on cash, payment, print media, and transactional technologies.
In 2014, KICTeam acquired Dyecor Ltd, a contract and specialty manufacturer in Hereford, UK and opened their KICTeam Europe Ltd office.
In 2019, KICTeam patented AutoClean®, an innovation that automates internal cleaning of a device using its own drive system, making complex cleaning quicker and easier.
In 2020, Enefco International acquired Teknipure Inc., an Arizona-based specialist in cleanroom cleaning solutions for sectors such as medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and electronics.
In 2024, KICTeam patented PrintMint®, a new and unique way to clean and restore thermal printers and the adhesive associated with linerless labels.
Today, KICTeam partners with over 50 OEMs—including Canon, Epson, NCR, and Zebra—offering tailored cleaning solutions that keep modern technologies running reliably. From shoemaking to innovative technology cleaning products, KICTeam is a story of adaptation, innovation, and enduring American ingenuity.