Vac-Con
Vac-Con is a US-based industrial OEM founded in 1986 that designs and builds custom vacuum, sewer cleaning, hydro-excavation, and water jetting equipment for municipalities, construction contractors, and oil and gas operators, distributed globally through an authorized dealer network and the E.L. Industries export arm.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersGreen Cove Springs, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vac-Con does
Vac-Con, Inc. is a US-based industrial original equipment manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The company designs and builds vacuum, sewer cleaning, hydro-excavation, and water jetting equipment for municipalities, construction contractors, and oil and gas operators across North America, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Rim. Products are custom-built and sold primarily in truck-mounted, trailer-mounted, and skid-mounted configurations spanning three lines: Combination Sewer Cleaners (Dual Engine, Single Engine, Non-CDL, Recycler, Neptune Trailers, and PRO Reel), Hydro Excavators (X-Cavator EXT/CXT/MXT trucks and Mudslinger Trailers), and Water Jetters (VJT1500, VJT750, VJT-V, Hot Shot, and VJ Trailers).
The underlying technology combines high-pressure water systems with industrial vacuum and proprietary components including a 3-stage centrifugal compressor (Aeroboost Fan) operating at 98% efficiency, hydrostatic drive systems, a 73%+ water-recycling system, and a patent-pending PRO Reel hose management module with digital operator interface, dual cameras, and sensor packages. Vac-Con is 100% employee-owned as a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries Vector Technologies (acquired 2012, trailer-mounted industrial vacuums and hazardous waste handling) and E.L. Industries International (export arm), plus the recently acquired Peirce-Eagle Equipment serving the Northeastern US.
Vac-Con's business model is custom equipment sales through a worldwide authorized dealer network, supplemented by OEM parts and warranty-backed service revenue via certified dealers. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, and procurement access for government buyers is provided through cooperative purchasing programs (Sourcewell and HGAC). Revenue mechanics combine high-ticket capital equipment sales with recurring aftermarket parts and service. Customer segments are vertical (Municipalities, Contractors, Oil and Gas) with primary weight on municipal sewer/storm/water infrastructure and contractor hydro-excavation applications.
Vac-Con firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vac-Con
- Legal name
- Vac-Con, Inc.
- Website
- https://vac-con.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Vac-Con is a US-based industrial OEM founded in 1986 that designs and builds custom vacuum, sewer cleaning, hydro-excavation, and water jetting equipment for municipalities, construction contractors, and oil and gas operators, distributed globally through an authorized dealer network and the E.L. Industries export arm.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vac-Con industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Vacuum and Hydro-Excavation Equipment
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC), Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)
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Where Vac-Con is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Green Cove Springs
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vac-Con business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Vac-Con generates revenue through the sale of industrial vacuum trucks, combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and water jetters. Products are available in truck-mounted, trailer-mounted, and skid-mounted configurations. Equipment is custom-built to customer specifications.
- Parts and Service: Revenue generated from OEM-quality replacement parts and warranty-backed service through the certified dealer network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment quotes based on configuration |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Vac-Con product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vac-Con designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built industrial vacuum trucks, combination sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and water jetters used by municipalities, contractors, and industrial operators for non-destructive digging, sewer cleaning, pipeline maintenance, and utility locating. Equipment is distributed worldwide through an authorized dealer network, supported by OEM-quality parts and warranty-backed service.
Product overview
Vac-Con is a manufacturer of industrial vacuum, sewer cleaning, and hydro-excavation equipment founded in 1986 and headquartered in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The company operates as a 100% employee-owned subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc. Vac-Con's product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Combination Sewer Cleaners (including Dual Engine Combo, Single Engine Combo, Non-CDL Combo, Recycler, Neptune Trailers, and the PRO Reel hose reel system), Hydro Excavators (the X-Cavator family including EXT, CXT, and MXT trucks plus Mudslinger Trailers), and Water Jetters (VJT1500, VJT750, VJT-V, Hot Shot, and VJ Trailers). The company also owns Vector Technologies (acquired 2012) for industrial vacuum solutions and operates E.L. Industries International for global export. Products are custom-built to customer specifications and distributed through a worldwide dealer network. The Recycler system with 73% water usage reduction represents an eco-innovation across the combination machine line.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- X-Cavator: Hydro excavator product line for non-destructive digging and excavation
- Hot Shot
- Neptune
- Mudslinger
- PRO Reel
Products and services
- Dual Engine Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac-Con's flagship combination sewer cleaner featuring a two-engine design that provides flexibility to power both vacuum and water systems independently, with gas or diesel auxiliary engine options. Designed for municipalities and contractors performing sewer cleaning and hydro-excavation.
- Single Engine Combination Sewer Cleaner (Titan) Single engine combination machine using hydrostatic drive to power both vacuum and water systems from one engine, offering independent operation for multiple applications without sacrificing performance or ease of operation.
- Non-CDL Combination Machine Truck designed for optimal performance with minimal footprint, weighing under 26,000 GVWR with full freshwater capacity and no CDL license required to operate, ideal for smaller organizations.
- Recycler Combination Machine Combination machine equipped with water recycling system that provides 73% or higher reduction in freshwater usage and increased production without stopping to refill water, designed for endurance and performance.
- Neptune Trailer-Mounted Combination Machine Trailer-mounted combination machine with structural steel tubing frame, tandem axle dually wheels, and Tier 4 diesel auxiliary engine, combining high-pressure water jet system with high-performance industrial vacuum.
- X-Cavator EXT Hydro Excavator Most powerful hydro excavation truck in the lineup with single cyclone filtration, wireless belly pack operation, tandem axle with lift axle, designed for non-destructive digging in harsh environments.
- X-Cavator CXT Hydro Excavator Hydro excavation truck enabling location and safe excavation around delicate utilities without damaging them, featuring PD blower or 3-stage fan configurations and 310-degree boom rotation.
- X-Cavator MXT Hydro Excavator Economical truck-mounted hydro excavation machine derived from military/municipal specifications, designed for simple operation with PD blower or fan configurations.
- Mudslinger Trailer-Mounted Hydro Excavator Trailer-mounted hydro excavator combining high-pressure low flow water jet system with high-performance industrial vacuum, featuring 270-degree boom rotation and anti-freeze system.
- VJT1500 Enclosed Jetter Truck Enclosed jetter truck with simple operation and maximum accessibility featuring 6-foot wide door openings on three sides, height adjustable control panel, and 1,500 or 3,000 gallon water capacity.
- VJT750 Jetter System Jetter system mounted on portable truck chassis with simple design and operation, featuring 750 gallon water capacity and no CDL required to operate.
- VJT-V Versatile Jetter-Vacuum System Versatile jetter-vacuum combination system with 600 or 750 gallon water capacity, twin 75 gallon spoils tanks, vacuum capabilities, and no CDL required to operate.
- Hot Shot Sewer Jetter Truck Powerful yet versatile jetter truck offering superior high-pressure flushing action to clear debris from sanitary sewer and storm drain lines, featuring polyethylene water tank and front articulating hose reel.
- VJ Trailer-Mounted Jetter Series Trailer-mounted jetter series with low-profile design featuring 375 or 750 gallon water tank configuration, designed for sewer line, storm drain, and catch basin jetting.
- Vector Industrial Vacuum Machines Subsidiary brand offering trailer-mounted and truck-mounted industrial vacuum machines, hazardous waste handling equipment, founded in 1976 and acquired by Vac-Con in 2012.
- Parts and Service Support OEM-quality replacement parts and warranty-backed service for Vac-Con equipment delivered through the certified worldwide authorized dealer network.
Quantifiable outcome
- 73% or higher reduction in freshwater usage with Recycler system
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Vac-Con
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vac-Con technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Vac-Con partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.
- Enviro-Clean EquipmentregionalEnviro-Clean Equipment (a VTE Company) appointed as new authorized dealer for the state of Colorado. Provides sales, service, and support for Vac-Con's full product line including hydro excavators, combination machines, jetters, and industrial vacuum loaders. Founded in 1995 with strong reputation in environmental equipment market.
- Cate EquipmentregionalCate Equipment added as new authorized dealer for the state of Utah. Provides Vac-Con's complete product lineup including hydro excavators, combination machines, jetters, and industrial vacuum loaders. Trusted provider of heavy machinery and industrial solutions.
- Peirce-Eagle Equipment (Eagle Equipment, Inc.)regionalVac-Con completed acquisition of all assets and operations of Eagle Equipment, Inc. (DBA Peirce-Eagle Equipment) with two locations in Branchburg, New Jersey and Goshen, New York. Peirce-Eagle has been a leading supplier of Vac-Con branded equipment for 30 years. Strategically positioned in the Northeastern US serving over 12.5 million population.
- Vector TechnologiescoreVector Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Vac-Con following its acquisition in 2012. Specializes in trailer-mounted industrial vacuum machines and hazardous waste handling equipment. Has been supplying the market for over 40 years with trailer-mounted machines complementary to Vac-Con product offering.
- E.L. Industries / E.L. Industries InternationalcoreE.L. Industries International is the export arm of Vac-Con managing global distribution including Canada, Mexico, UK, Central/South America, Africa, Middle East, and Pacific Rim. Specializes in environmental equipment with 95 years of history in the environmental market and worldwide local parts and service support.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vac-Con competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vactor (Federal Signal): Vactor is the leading US manufacturer of combination sewer cleaners, hydro-excavation trucks, and industrial vacuum loaders, and is Vac-Con's most direct head-to-head competitor across the same municipal and contractor customer base.
- GapVax: GapVax manufactures industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavation equipment, and sewer/jetter combination units, competing directly with Vac-Con in truck-mounted and trailer-mounted configurations sold to municipalities and contractors.
- TRUVAC (Vermeer): TRUVAC, a brand of Vermeer Corporation, produces hydro-excavation trucks and trailers for safe digging around utilities, directly overlapping Vac-Con's X-Cavator product family for utility, municipal, and contractor customers.
- Super Products (Federal Signal): Super Products manufactures hydro-excavation trucks, vacuum excavators, and industrial vacuum loaders, making it a direct competitor to Vac-Con in hydro-excavation and industrial vacuum applications.
- Sewer Equipment: Sewer Equipment manufactures sewer and catch basin cleaners, hydro-excavators, and water jetters, providing overlapping product lines to municipal sewer and utility customers comparable to Vac-Con's combination cleaners and jetters.
- Schwarze Industries: Schwarze Industries designs and builds street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and public works specialty vehicles, competing with Vac-Con in the municipal specialty vehicle category with overlapping dealer channels.
- Hammelmann: Hammelmann manufactures high-pressure water jetting systems and pumps used in industrial cleaning and sewer jetting applications, comparable to the high-pressure water subsystems at the core of Vac-Con's combination and jetter equipment.
- Cusco Industries: Cusco Industries manufactures industrial vacuum loaders and hydro-excavation units targeted at municipal and contractor customers, with overlapping product positioning to Vac-Con's industrial vacuum and hydro-excavation offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Elgin Sweeper (Federal Signal): Elgin Sweeper, owned by Federal Signal, is a broader municipal specialty-vehicle manufacturer focused on street sweepers; it competes with Vac-Con for municipal fleet budgets and dealer mindshare without directly overlapping vacuum/sewer cleaning SKUs.
- Ditch Witch (The Toro Company): Ditch Witch manufactures underground construction equipment including trenchers, horizontal directional drills, and vacuum excavators, competing with Vac-Con's X-Cavator line for utility excavation and construction customers with broader equipment portfolios.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Vac-Con leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Vac-Con subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Vac-Con funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vac-Con M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Vac-Con
What does Vac-Con do?
Vac-Con designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built industrial vacuum trucks, combination sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and water jetters used by municipalities, contractors, and industrial operators for non-destructive digging, sewer cleaning, pipeline maintenance, and utility locating. Equipment is distributed worldwide through an authorized dealer network, supported by OEM-quality parts and warranty-backed service.
Is Vac-Con a public or private company?
Vac-Con is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Vac-Con founded?
Vac-Con was founded in 1986. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Vac-Con based?
Vac-Con is headquartered in Green Cove Springs, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vac-Con make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Service.
Who are Vac-Con's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vactor (Federal Signal), GapVax, TRUVAC (Vermeer), Super Products (Federal Signal), Sewer Equipment, Schwarze Industries, Hammelmann and Cusco Industries. Broad incumbents are Elgin Sweeper (Federal Signal) and Ditch Witch (The Toro Company).
Does Vac-Con have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vac-Con.
What industry is Vac-Con in?
Vac-Con's product category is Industrial Vacuum and Hydro-Excavation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAIAI, Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters), with a secondary code of IMAHANAD, Vacuum Pumps & Systems. Its NAICS code is 336211 and its SIC code is 3713.