VACCO Industries

What VACCO Industries does

VACCO Industries, founded in 1954 and headquartered in South El Monte, California, manufactures precision fluid-control components for space and naval defense applications. Its core product portfolio includes precision valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and flight-qualified cryogenic valves designed for the high-reliability, high-precision demands of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and naval defense platforms. The company's proprietary features center on flight qualification for space missions and precision-engineered manifolds and regulators that control fluid and gas distribution under extreme operational conditions, with proprietary technology identified as a strong competitive advantage. The product mix targets two primary use-case segments: space and defense fluid-control systems and naval defense precision valves and manifolds, served through a vertical go-to-market approach.

On July 21, 2025, RBC Bearings Incorporated acquired VACCO from ESCO Technologies Inc. for $275 million in cash, financed through RBC's $500 million revolving credit facility and cash on hand, and integrated VACCO into its Aerospace & Defense segment. At the time of acquisition, VACCO generated approximately $118 million in revenue for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025 and contributed $30 million to RBC's space revenues over the first eight months under new ownership. The company employs 251-500 people, serves North American customers, and operates as a B2B supplier with non-publicly-disclosed pricing consistent with negotiated defense and space contracts. Leadership includes Vince Greco as Vice President of Operations and Fred Willuhn as Director of Business Development.

Name

VACCO Industries

Legal name

VACCO Industries

Website

https://vacco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

VACCO Industries manufactures precision fluid-control components—valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and flight-qualified cryogenic valves—for space launch vehicles, spacecraft, and naval defense programs. Acquired by RBC Bearings in July 2025, it now operates within RBC's Aerospace & Defense segment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace & Defense Fluid Control Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Fuel, Hydraulic & Environmental Control Systems (IMABAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC), Space Structures, Mechanisms & Thermal Control (IMABACAF), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Fluid control systems
• Precision valves
• Cryogenic valves
• Aerospace components
• Naval defense components

Headquarters

HQ city

South El Monte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Core offering

VACCO Industries manufactures precision-engineered fluid control components — including precision valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and flight-qualified cryogenic valves — for space and naval defense applications. The components enable precise control, distribution, and filtration of fluids and gases in demanding aerospace and defense environments such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, and naval platforms.

Product overview

VACCO Industries is a manufacturer of precision-engineered components for space and naval defense applications. The company's product portfolio centers on fluid control systems, including precision valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and flight-qualified cryogenic valves. These products are designed for demanding aerospace and defense environments, supporting both space programs and naval defense platforms. The components enable precise control and distribution of fluids and gases in extreme operational conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Valves Precision-engineered valves designed for space and naval defense applications, providing precise fluid control in demanding aerospace and defense environments.
• Manifolds Precision manifolds for fluid distribution systems used in space and naval defense platforms, enabling efficient routing of fluids and gases.
• Regulators Precision pressure regulators for controlling fluid pressure in aerospace and defense applications, ensuring reliable operation under extreme conditions.
• Filters Precision filtration systems for space and naval defense applications, providing contamination control for fluid systems.
• Cryogenic Valves Flight-qualified cryogenic valves specifically designed for space applications, enabling precise control of cryogenic fluids in launch vehicles and spacecraft systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• VACCO contributed $30 million to space revenues over eight months following acquisition by RBC Bearings

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RBC Bearings IncorporatedcoreOthers · 21 July 2025VACCO Industries was acquired by RBC Bearings Incorporated from ESCO Technologies Inc. for $275 million in cash. The acquisition was completed in July 2025 and was financed through a draw on RBC's $500 million bank revolving credit facility and cash on hand. VACCO was integrated into RBC's Aerospace and Defense segment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Moog Inc. Moog's Space and Defense segment designs and manufactures precision fluid control valves, actuators, and motion-control subsystems for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and defense platforms, directly overlapping VACCO's cryogenic valve and precision manifold offerings.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane A&E supplies precision fluid management components, including valves and pressure regulators, for aerospace and defense applications, making it a direct competitor to VACCO in precision fluid control for mission-critical systems.
• Marotta Controls: Marotta Controls designs and manufactures precision valves, regulators, and manifold systems for space, defense, and naval applications, positioning it as a closely comparable niche supplier to VACCO in mission-critical fluid control.
• CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense: CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense produces valves, fittings, and fluid-control components for military and commercial aerospace, including naval defense platforms, making it a direct competitor in VACCO's core valve and regulator product categories.
• Senior plc Aerospace: Senior plc's Aerospace division manufactures high-precision fluid and motion-control components, including valves and ducting, for commercial and defense aerospace, providing comparable offerings to VACCO's precision valve and manifold portfolio.
• Valcor Engineering Corporation: Valcor designs and manufactures precision valves and fluid-control systems for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including cryogenic and solenoid valves, making it a closely comparable peer to VACCO in flight-qualified fluid control hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace is a major tier-one supplier of integrated aerospace systems, including fluid and environmental control components for commercial and military aircraft as well as spacecraft, competing with VACCO at the platform level on multi-system awards.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace supplies a broad portfolio of flight control, environmental control, and propulsion subsystems to commercial and defense customers, including valves and fluid-control hardware that compete with VACCO's offerings across both space and naval defense.
• Parker Hannifin Aerospace: Parker's Aerospace division manufactures valves, manifolds, and fluid system components for aircraft and spacecraft, providing a much larger-scale competitor to VACCO in aerospace fluid control.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions segment supplies engineered components and subsystems, including valves and precision fluid-control hardware, for naval and aerospace platforms, broadly competing with VACCO in mission-critical defense applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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