What Hi-Vac Corporation does

Hi-Vac Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems, combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and hydro-jetters, headquartered at 117 Industry Road in Marietta, Ohio. Founded in 1969 as National Foundry Equipment International (NFE International) in the Chicago area, the company relocated to Ohio in 1989 when it was acquired by Rudolph John Lehman. The company operates a five-brand platform: the original Hi-Vac Industrial Vacuum Systems line; Aquatech (combination sewer cleaners, "the #1 Selling JetVac," acquired 1999); X-Vac (hydro excavators); O'Brien (hydro-jetters, acquired 2006); and CUSCO (vacuum trucks). It also previously consolidated operations through the 1991 acquisition of UltraVac. Aquatech's rear-mounted hose reel design is the company's most cited design legacy.

The underlying technology centers on modular industrial vacuum architecture designed to maximize airflow, optimize filtration, and minimize pressure losses; rear-mounted hose reel combination sewer cleaners; hydro excavation systems that combine pressurized water with vacuum recovery to safely expose underground utilities; and hydro-jetters in a 200–700 gallon capacity range with 10–65 GPM flow and 2,000–4,000 psi pressure. Manufacturing is concentrated at a single Marietta, Ohio facility, which supports quality control and component standardization across brands.

The business model is predominantly equipment sales (truck-mounted and portable industrial vacuum, jet/vac, hydro excavation, and hydro-jetting units) supplemented by aftermarket services—field service, parts, rentals, leasing, and rebuilds—creating recurring revenue from installed fleets. Distribution is exclusively through a global network of authorized dealers, supported by a finance partnership with Ascentium Capital (a Regions Bank division) offering 4.99% financing on 24–60 month terms up to $750,000 application-only. Customer segments are three vertical end-markets: municipalities (sewer cleaning, water/wastewater infrastructure), specialty contractors (hydro excavation, utility location, pothole repair), and industrial facilities (power, chemical, cement, steel, foundry, glass manufacturing for material recovery and environmental compliance). Marketing is digital-first across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and brand-specific microsites targeting each sub-brand's buyer profile.

Name

Hi-Vac Corporation

Legal name

Hi-Vac Corporation

Website

https://hi-vac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hi-Vac Corporation is a private Marietta, Ohio-based manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems, combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and hydro-jetters sold under five sub-brands through a global authorized dealer network to municipalities, specialty contractors, and industrial facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial vacuum systems, combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and hydro-jetting equipment to municipalities, contractors, and industrial facilities. Products sold as complete truck-mounted or portable units.
2. Aftermarket Services: Field service, parts, rentals, leasing, and rebuild services provided to support installed customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hi-Vac Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized truck-mounted industrial vacuum loaders, sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and hydro-jetters, used by municipalities, contractors, and industrial operators for sewer and drain cleaning, non-destructive digging, environmental cleanup, and material recovery applications. The company markets its offerings through a multi-brand portfolio (Hi-Vac Industrial, X-Vac, Aquatech, O'Brien, and CUSCO) sold via an authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Hi-Vac Corporation is a manufacturer of environmental and industrial equipment with a multi-brand portfolio. The company operates a platform-plus-brands architecture, with its core Hi-Vac® Industrial Vacuum Systems product line (the original product since 1969) serving as the foundation, complemented by four acquired and managed sub-brands: Aquatech™ (Combination Sewer Cleaners acquired 1999), X-Vac® (Hydro Excavators), O'Brien® (Hydro-Jetting Systems acquired 2006), and CUSCO (Vacuum Trucks). These products are sold through a network of authorized dealers and are used by municipalities, specialty contractors, and industrial facilities for sewer cleaning, hydro excavation, industrial vacuum applications, and environmental maintenance. The company also offers financing through Ascentium Capital, and sells/rents both new and used equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquatech: Combination sewer cleaners and jet/vac systems for municipalities; first company to mount hose reel on rear rather than front; #1 Selling JetVac brand
• X-Vac
• O'Brien
• Hi-Vac Industrial
• CUSCO

Products and services

• Hi-Vac Industrial Vacuum Loaders and Sewer Cleaners Truck-mounted industrial vacuum loaders and sewer cleaners sold under the Hi-Vac Industrial brand for municipalities, contractors, and industrial operators performing sewer and drain cleaning, lift-station and catch-basin cleaning, and environmental cleanup.
• X-Vac Hydro Excavators Truck-mounted hydro excavation equipment sold under the X-Vac brand that uses pressurized water and vacuum to expose buried utilities, foundations, and pipes for non-destructive digging and daylighting applications, targeted at utility contractors and excavation operators.
• Hi-Vac Hydro-Jetters High-pressure water-jetting equipment for clearing sewer lines, drains, and pipes, sold to municipal sewer departments, drain-cleaning contractors, and industrial maintenance crews.
• Aquatech Industrial Vacuum Products Aquatech-branded industrial and environmental vacuum equipment offerings within Hi-Vac's multi-brand portfolio, addressing industrial vacuum loading and environmental cleanup applications.
• O'Brien Industrial Vacuum Products O'Brien-branded industrial vacuum equipment offerings within Hi-Vac's multi-brand portfolio, extending the company's lineup of vacuum loaders and related environmental services machinery.
• CUSCO Environmental Services Equipment CUSCO-branded environmental services equipment offerings within Hi-Vac's multi-brand portfolio, serving environmental cleanup, spill response, and related industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• One person can replace an entire work crew for plant cleanup tasks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Dealers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of authorized dealers distributing Hi-Vac products including Aquatech, X-Vac, O'Brien, and Hi-Vac Industrial brands. Dealers provide local sales, training, operation, and maintenance support. Examples include Tracy Road and ACE distributors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vactor Manufacturing: A leading manufacturer of sewer cleaners, hydro-excavation trucks, and industrial vacuum loaders sold primarily to municipalities and contractors. Vactor is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Aquatech and X-Vac in the combination sewer cleaner and hydro-excavator categories.
• GapVax: Manufactures hydro-excavation trucks, industrial vacuum loaders, and sewer cleaners sold to municipalities, contractors, and industrial end-users. Directly competes with Hi-Vac's X-Vac and Hi-Vac Industrial product lines in both municipal and contractor channels.
• Sewer Equipment Company of America: Manufacturer of sewer and drain cleaning equipment, hydro-excavation units, and industrial vacuum trucks. Overlaps with Aquatech, O'Brien, and X-Vac product families for municipal and contractor customers.
• Schwarze Industries: Manufactures street sweepers, hydro-excavation equipment, and industrial vacuum loaders for municipal and contractor markets. Direct overlap with Hi-Vac's hydro-excavation and industrial vacuum product lines.
• NLB Corporation: Manufactures high-pressure water jetting equipment used for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and sewer/pipe cleaning. Directly competes with O'Brien's hydro-jetter line in municipal and industrial applications.
• Hammelmann: Global manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and water jetting systems used in industrial cleaning and sewer applications. Comparable to O'Brien's hydro-jetter offering for industrial and municipal customers.
• US Jetting: Manufactures trailer- and truck-mounted hydro-jetting equipment for sewer, drain, and pipe cleaning. Directly competes with O'Brien in the contractor and municipal jetter segment.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Signal Corporation: Diversified industrial conglomerate whose environmental solutions group includes the Vactor, Guzzler, and Schwarze brands covering sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and industrial vacuums. Competes across Hi-Vac's full portfolio with greater scale and capital.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental and industrial services, including vacuum truck and industrial cleaning services that operate Hi-Vac-type equipment. Functions as both a large buyer of vacuum trucks and a downstream competitor in service delivery.

Emerging players

• Presvac Systems: Canadian manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and sewer cleaners. Comparable product mix to Hi-Vac with overlap in municipal and industrial segments, primarily serving North American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hivaccorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/hi-vac-corporation-1342142555804504
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi-vac-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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