VST

What VST does

VST (Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Springboro, Ohio. The company designs and sells integrated Stage II vapor recovery equipment and fuel-dispensing hardware for gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) in the United States and Mexico. Its product portfolio centers on the ENVIRO-LOC Total System Solution — combining dripless/spitless balance and vacuum-assist nozzles, low-permeation coaxial and conventional hoses, and SENTRY reattachable safety breakaways — and is complemented by the GREEN MACHINE membrane-based underground storage tank (UST) pressure management processor (models CS2, CS8, CS9, CS12A), UL-listed and CARB-certified SENTRY P/V valves, and the VST ZERO assist-to-balance conversion system. VST holds multiple California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Orders (VR-101/102/104/105 for Phase I, VR-201/202 for assist Phase II, VR-203/204/205/209/501 for balance Phase II, including protected AST and remote dispensing variants), with verified efficiency greater than 98% versus the mandated 95% CARB standard. The firm also holds a proprietary VST Insight diagnostic software tool and a patented Lip Seal Swivel, and was designated a Certified CarbonNeutral company in 2021. Mexican market access is secured through Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo (IMP) certification (GEES-SRV-F.62590/166-2020) under NOM-004-ASEA-2017.

VST operates exclusively through a channel model: products are sold to authorized distributors (Island Equipment, Northwest Pump, Petroleum Marketing Equipment, RAL, Shields Harper, Source North America, Western Pump, NWESTCO) who then supply GDFs. Customer-facing compliance and service is delivered through a four-level Authorized Service Contractor (ASC) training and certification program — Level A online and Levels B/C/D in live classroom settings — with recertification required every two years. The Veeder-Root In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) partnership, in effect since 2008, integrates VST's balance equipment with the Veeder-Root TLS-350 platform under Executive Orders VR-203 and VR-204; VST reports it is the only balance system approved for that integration in the California EVR Phase II context. Ordering is supported via toll-free phone, fax, and email, with free continental-US freight and a small-order handling fee.

Revenue mechanics are concentrated in three streams: hardware sales of nozzles, hoses, breakaways, hanging-hardware kits, P/V valves, and GREEN MACHINE processors; recurring service revenue from the ASC training and certification program; and warranty/repair/RGA services processed through distributors. End customers are split across California GDFs (regulated EVR retrofit demand), other US states with vapor recovery requirements (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington), and Mexican GDFs subject to NOM-004-ASEA-2017. Pricing is list-based with no minimum order quantity, free freight in the continental US, and a $50 handling fee on orders under $1,000 net. The company has not disclosed revenue figures; 2025 capital from Ancor Capital Partners represents its first institutional equity event since 1999.

Name

VST

Legal name

Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://vsthose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VST (Vapor Systems Technologies) is a privately held manufacturer of Stage II vapor recovery equipment and fuel-dispensing hardware for gasoline dispensing facilities in the US (notably California under CARB) and Mexico, selling through authorized distributors and certified contractor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vapor Recovery Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Systems Service (Diesel/Gas/CNG/LNG, Injectors, Tanks) (TLAKABAH)

Keywords

• Vapor recovery equipment
• Fuel dispensing nozzles
• UST pressure management
• Gasoline dispensing hardware
• Petroleum fueling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Acton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vapor Recovery Equipment Sales: Sale of hardware products including nozzles, hoses, safety breakaways, and hanging hardware kits for gasoline dispensing facilities. Products include ENVIRO-LOC™ nozzles, VSTaflex™ hoses, SENTRY breakaways, and P/V valves.
2. GREEN MACHINE™ Processors: Sale of UST pressure management processors including GREEN MACHINE™ CS2, CS8, CS9, and CS12A models for capturing and processing fugitive emissions.
3. Training & Certification Services: VST provides Level A (online), Level B, Level C, and Level D (live classroom) training programs for Authorized Service Contractors. Certification must be renewed every 2 years.
4. Warranty & Repair Services: Product warranty services including RGA processing, factory repair services, and rebuilt balance nozzles through authorized distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VST designs, engineers, and manufactures vapor recovery and fuel dispensing equipment for gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs). Its product portfolio spans the ENVIRO-LOC series of dripless/spitless nozzles, fuel dispensing hoses, SENTRY reattachable safety breakaways, the GREEN MACHINE underground storage tank (UST) pressure management processor, and Pressure Vacuum (P/V) valves, sold as integrated Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) systems primarily for regulatory compliance.

Product overview

VST (Vapor Systems Technologies) offers an integrated portfolio of vapor recovery and fuel dispensing equipment for gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs). The product line centers on the ENVIRO-LOC Total System Solution, which combines ENVIRO-LOC balance and assist nozzles (including G2 EVR and ECO Dripless variants), SENTRY reattachable safety breakaways, and various hose products (Platinum, ECO Low Perm, Flex Fuel, and VSTaflex conventional hoses). Complementing the front-end equipment is the GREEN MACHINE vapor processor for underground storage tank pressure management, P/V valves (standard and EVR), and the VST ZERO system for converting assist systems to balance technology. VST serves markets including the US (with California CARB EVR compliance focus) and Mexico, and was founded in 1990 with headquarters in Springboro, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENVIRO-LOC™: Product line of vapor recovery nozzles including balance, assist, and conventional dripless/spitless nozzles for fuel dispensing.
• GREEN MACHINE™
• VSTaflex™
• SENTRY
• VST ZERO™

Products and services

• ENVIRO-LOC Balance Nozzles Dripless/spitless balance vapor recovery nozzles designed to reduce fuel drips while filling vehicles; part of the ENVIRO-LOC Total System Balance Solution for GDFs needing CARB EVR compliance.
• ENVIRO-LOC ECO Nozzles ECO Dripless/Spitless conventional nozzles including diesel variants and NPNF (No Pressure No Flow) models for reducing fuel drips during dispensing at gasoline stations.
• ENVIRO-LOC G2 EVR Balance Fuel Nozzle CARB-certified EVR balance fuel nozzle with enhanced design meeting Executive Orders VR-203 and VR-204 requirements for Phase II EVR compliance.
• SENTRY Reattachable Safety Breakaways Reattachable safety breakaways that compensate for spike pressures and nuisance breaks while allowing easy hand reassembly in the event of a drive-off at the dispenser.
• ENVIRO-LOC Fuel Dispensing Hoses Wide selection of fuel dispensing hoses ranging from conventional to vapor recovery styles, including low permeation options. Includes Platinum, ECO Low Perm, Flex Fuel, and VSTaflex branded hose products.
• VSTaflex Curb Hose Conventional curb pump hoses including VSTaflex Blue and Green variants for non-vapor recovery fuel dispensing applications.
• GREEN MACHINE Vapor Processor Underground storage tank pressure management membrane processor that captures, controls, and monitors fugitive emissions to improve air and water quality. Available in CS2 (USA), CS8, CS9, and CS12A (Mexico) models.
• Pressure Vacuum (P/V) Valves UL Listed 2583 Pressure Vent (P/V) Valves and CARB Certified EVR P/V Valves targeted at reducing fugitive emissions at gasoline dispensing facilities.
• VST ZERO EVR System Conversion system for converting assist systems to balance technology, providing a low-cost solution to upgrade existing dispensers and reduce ISD alarms and maintenance costs.
• VST Platinum Hanging Hardware System Complete ENVIRO-LOC Platinum hanging hardware system including coaxial EVR balance hoses, nozzles, and safety breakaways for Phase II EVR compliance.
• EVR Hanging Hardware Kits Factory assembled ENVIRO-LOC ECO Low Perm hanging hardware kits for easy installation station upgrades, available for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, California, and Washington.
• VST Insight Diagnostic Software Free diagnostic software for VST Authorized Service Contractors that interfaces with Veeder-Root TLS systems to troubleshoot ISD alarms, leak-check hardware, and generate repair reports.
• VST Platinum Central Vacuum System Central vacuum vapor recovery system approved by Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo (IMP) for use in Mexico gasoline stations under NOM-004-ASEA-2017 standards.
• VST Authorized Service Contractor Training & Certification Multi-level certification training program (Level A online; Levels B, C, D live classroom) for contractors to install, maintain, and repair VST EVR equipment. Certification must be renewed every two years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater than 98% collection efficiency vs 95% CARB mandate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo (IMP)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 November 2020VST Platinum Central Vacuum System certified by IMP (GEES-SRV-F.62590/166-2020) for use in Mexico under NOM-004-ASEA-2017 standards. IMP provides product evaluation and certification services for vapor recovery systems in Mexico.
• Veeder-RootcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2008Veeder-Root's In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) integrated with VST's Phase II EVR equipment. Using the existing Veeder-Root TLS-350 platform, probes, and Dispenser Interface Module (DIM) cards, ISD software continuously monitors vapor recovery equipment, maintains test records, provides reports, and generates warnings/alarms following equipment failures. VST is the only balance system approved with Veeder-Root ISD for CA EVR Phase II requirements under Executive Orders VR-203 and VR-204.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OPW (Dover Fueling Solutions): OPW is a leading manufacturer of fuel dispensing products including vapor recovery nozzles, breakaways, and hoses used at gasoline dispensing facilities. It competes directly with VST across nearly all product categories in VST's portfolio, including balance/assist nozzles, P/V valves, and hanging hardware.
• Catlow Products: Catlow manufactures fuel dispensing nozzles and vapor recovery components, including balance and vacuum-assist nozzles used in CARB EVR Phase II applications. It is one of the established direct competitors to VST's ENVIRO-LOC nozzle line and is referenced as a component manufacturer in VST's GVR VaporTEK3 integration.
• Husky Corporation: Husky is a long-standing manufacturer of vapor recovery and conventional fuel dispensing nozzles used at gasoline stations. It serves the same CARB EVR and global vapor recovery regulatory environment as VST, overlapping most directly on nozzle technology.
• Elaflex: Elaflex is a German manufacturer of fuel dispensing hoses, safety breakaways, and vapor recovery fittings sold globally to fuel retailers. It is referenced as a co-component supplier in VST's GVR VaporTEK3 system and competes head-to-head with the VSTaflex and SENTRY hose/breakaway product lines.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Franklin Fueling Systems manufactures underground storage tank and fuel system equipment including pressure management, leak detection, and Stage II vapor recovery components. Its product range sits adjacent to VST's GREEN MACHINE UST pressure management and P/V valve offerings for the same end customers.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Gilbarco Veeder-Root is a major supplier of fuel dispensers, point-of-sale systems, and the Veeder-Root TLS tank level/diagnostics platform that integrates with VST's vapor recovery systems. While not a direct vapor recovery nozzle competitor, it is VST's most important technology integration partner and a broad incumbent in the same GDF ecosystem.
• Wayne Fueling Systems: Wayne Fueling Systems is a global supplier of fuel dispensers and forecourt technology, including vapor recovery-ready dispenser platforms. It operates one level above VST in the GDF tech stack but competes for the same end-customer's compliance and emissions budgets.
• Dover Fueling Solutions: Dover Fueling Solutions is the parent organization of OPW and Tokheim and a broad-forecourt solutions provider of fuel dispensing, vapor recovery, and tank gauging equipment. It competes with VST as a portfolio incumbent rather than a single-product specialist.
• Tokheim: Tokheim, part of Dover Fueling Solutions, supplies fuel dispensers and forecourt systems globally with vapor recovery-ready configurations. It is a broad incumbent competing with VST for the same downstream GDF specification decisions.

Emerging players

• GVR VaporTEK3: GVR manufactures vapor recovery and Stage II vapor handling equipment referenced in VST's Mexican IMP prototype certifications (GEES-SRV-F.62186/160-163) alongside OPW, Elaflex, and Catlow. It is an emerging/regional vapor recovery specialist that is both a partial competitor and a co-component partner in joint Mexico configurations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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