AmeriVacS

What AmeriVacS does

AmeriVacS designs, manufactures, and distributes premium handcrafted vacuum packaging sealers from its San Diego, California headquarters. Founded by Peter Tadlock, who engineered the company's proprietary venturi compressed-air vacuum sealing technology in the late 1980s, the company operates as a privately held, founder-owned specialty industrial equipment manufacturer. Its product portfolio spans five core machine series: AVN (retractable nozzle with gas purge), AVS (retractable nozzle without gas purge), AVP (pneumatic impulse sealers), AVC/AVCG (chamber sealers with and without gas flush), and CAVS/CAVN (self-contained retractable nozzle models with built-in compressors), available in seal lengths from 20" to 50" at price points ranging from $1,595 to $7,995.

The company's technical differentiation rests on its venturi-system vacuum pump architecture, which eliminates noise, vibration, magnetic fields, and heat generation associated with electromechanical pumps, while supporting gas purge that reduces oxygen and moisture to less than 1%. Configurable upgrades include BAS bi-active sealing, CE certification, stainless steel chassis for clean room compatibility, 220V conversion, digital temperature control, dual nozzle systems, and ported exhaust. Core manufacturing is performed by a team with 20+ years of tenure, producing machines with reported service lives of 25+ years.

AmeriVacS sells primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (amerivacs.com) supplemented by phone sales, with international shipping capability. It serves three primary verticals: cannabis/hemp packaging, electronics components (SMDs, ICs, MIL-SPEC bags), and medical/food/pharmaceutical applications. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, an extensive parts and accessories catalog, configurator-driven upgrades, and a pre-owned equipment program. The company has sold over 10,000 machines to 7,000+ customers as of 2021, operates with 11-50 employees, and has no external funding or parent company.

Name

AmeriVacS

Legal name

AmeriVacS Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://amerivacs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AmeriVacS designs and manufactures premium handcrafted vacuum packaging sealers using proprietary venturi compressed-air technology, serving cannabis, electronics, and medical/food/pharmaceutical customers via direct e-commerce from San Diego.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Sealer Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling vacuum sealer machines including AVN, AVS, AVC, CAVS, CAVN, AVP series. Machines range from $1,595 to $7,995 depending on model and size.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: Replacement parts including heating elements, Teflon sets, pressure bar kits, seal bar kits, element assemblies, filters, regulators, stands, and trays. Parts range from $7 to $1,195.
3. Upgrades and Customization: Customization options including BAS heating elements, CE certification, stainless steel upgrade, 220V conversion, digital temperature control, dual nozzle, and ported exhaust systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AmeriVacS designs, manufactures, and distributes premium handcrafted vacuum packaging sealers used for protecting products from oxygen, moisture, and static charge. The company produces five core machine series — AVN, AVS, AVP, AVC/AVCG, and CAVS/CAVN — along with replacement parts, accessories, and machine upgrade modules, serving cannabis, electronics, medical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. All machines use proprietary compressed air (venturi) vacuum pump technology engineered by founder Peter Tadlock in the late 1980s.

Product overview

AmeriVacS manufactures premium handcrafted vacuum sealing equipment with over 30 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of five core vacuum sealer series: (1) AVN-Series retractable nozzle sealers with gas purge in 20"-50" sizes, (2) AVS-Series retractable nozzle sealers without gas purge in 20" size, (3) AVP-Series pneumatic impulse sealers in 20"-50" sizes, (4) AVC/AVCG-Series chamber sealers with and without gas purge in 20" size, and (5) CAVS/CAVN-Series self-contained retractable nozzle sealers with built-in compressors in 20"-30" sizes. All machines use compressed air-driven (venturi) vacuum pump technology, feature 1/4" wide sealing elements, and are clean room compatible. The product line is complemented by extensive accessories (work trays, stands, filters, regulators), replacement parts (seal bar kits, heating elements, Teflon/rubber sets, spring/post assemblies), and configuration upgrades (BAS bi-active sealing, 220V conversion, CE certification, stainless steel chassis, digital temperature control, ported exhaust, dual nozzle, vacuum regulator). AmeriVacS founder Peter Tadlock engineered the venturi compressed-air vacuum sealing technology in the late 1980s. The company offers a 1-week trial period and 2-year limited warranty on standard machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVN-Series Retractable Nozzle Vacuum Sealer with Gas Purge Foot pedal-activated gas-flush vacuum packaging machine with retractable nozzle and 1/4" wide-sealing element delivering leak-proof seals on clear, foil (Mylar), mil spec, and ESD bags. Available in 20", 25", 30", 35", and 50" seal lengths. Targeted at cannabis, electronics, medical, food, and pharmaceutical packaging operations.
• AVS-Series Retractable Nozzle Vacuum Sealer Foot pedal-activated retractable nozzle vacuum packaging machine that delivers the design integrity of gas-purge models without the gas-flush feature. 20" seal length. Targeted at medical, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
• AVP-Series Pneumatic Impulse Sealer Heavy-duty pneumatic impulse sealer designed for industrial applications with expansive clear work surface and side-mounted heat and cool timers on a powder-coated steel chassis. Available in 20", 25", 30", 35", and 50" seal lengths.
• AVC-Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer Hand-assembled chamber vacuum sealer with one-button touch sealing, preset vacuum controls, and a 22" x 22" x 4" stainless steel vacuum chamber. Designed to protect valuable items from oxygen, moisture, and static charge.
• AVCG Chamber Vacuum Sealer with Gas Flush Chamber vacuum sealer with gas purge functionality, powered by compressed air-driven vacuum pump eliminating noise, vibration, magnetic fields, and heat generation. Features a 22" x 22" x 4" stainless steel vacuum chamber with optional second seal bar for doubled capacity.
• CAVN-Series Self Contained Retractable Nozzle Vacuum Sealer with Gas Purge Self-contained retractable nozzle vacuum sealer with built-in air compressor that eliminates the need for an external air supply. Expands the AVN model with plug-and-play functionality. Available in 20" and 30" seal lengths.
• CAVS-Series Self Contained Retractable Nozzle Vacuum Sealer Self-contained retractable nozzle vacuum sealer with internal air compressor. Foot-pedal-activated vacuum packaging for medical, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Available in 20" and 30" seal lengths.
• Seal Bar Kit (SBK) Replacement seal bar kit including heating element, Teflon set, and pressure bar kit. Available in sizes 20" through 50" priced from $96 to $204.
• Heating Element (E) 1/4" heating element for vacuum sealers, replacement part available in sizes 20" through 50" priced from $37 to $75.
• Teflon Set (T) Teflon set for the seal bar, replacement part available in sizes 20" through 50" priced from $20 to $41.
• Pressure Bar Kit (PBK) Pressure bar kit for sealers, available in sizes 20" through 50" priced from $50 to $111.
• Gray Rubber Set (GR) Gray rubber replacement set for vacuum sealers, available in sizes 20" through 50" priced from $18 to $34.
• Element Spring Assembly (ESA) Element spring assembly complete with EPA, right side (yellow wire), for 20" to 50" sealers priced from $64 to $76.
• Element Post Assembly (EPAS) Non-insulated element post assembly for the spring side of 20"-50" sealers priced at $7 per unit.
• Coalescing Air Filter (AF) Coalescing air filter with 0.01 micron filter element that protects the sealer from moisture and contamination. Recommended for humid environments. Priced at $300.
• Nitrogen Regulator (NR) Nitrogen regulator with CGA580 inlet connection and 1/4" NPT female outlet. Compatible with nitrogen, helium, argon, and other inert gases. Priced at $290.
• Work Tray Attachable 12" x 20" work shelf adjustable to different heights to accommodate vacuum sealed product sizes. Available for AVP, AVS, AVN up to 35" and CAV models. Priced at $150.
• Stainless Steel Work Tray Clean room compliant stainless steel work tray, 12" x 20", with height adjustability. Priced at $300.
• Multi-Position Stand Anodized aluminum multi-position machine stand for AVS, AVP, and AVN series up to 35" with height and angle adjustments. Priced at $1,195.
• AVC Stand Anodized aluminum machine stand for AVC and AVCG 20" chamber vacuum sealers, providing stable support and improved operator workflow.
• Pre-Owned Machines Pre-owned / refurbished vacuum sealers including AVC-20 Chamber Vacuum Sealer at $4,500 with cosmetic scratches. Includes 2-year limited warranty; the 1-week trial does not apply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces oxygen and moisture to less than 1%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VacMaster: VacMaster manufactures commercial-grade chamber and suction vacuum sealers for food, retail, and industrial customers. It is the most direct U.S. competitor to AmeriVacS in the commercial/semi-industrial vacuum sealing category.
• Henkelman: Henkelman is a Dutch manufacturer of chamber vacuum sealers for food, industrial, and medical customers. It is a direct competitor in chamber vacuum sealing equipment, particularly relevant to AmeriVacS's AVC series.
• Weston Products: Weston makes vacuum sealers, butcher equipment, and food processing tools for both consumer and prosumer/small commercial customers. It competes with AmeriVacS in tabletop vacuum sealing with overlapping target buyers.
• Minipack-Torre: Minipack-Torre manufactures chamber vacuum sealers and MAP packaging machines, primarily for food and industrial applications. It competes with AmeriVacS in chamber and MAP-style vacuum packaging equipment.
• UltraSource: UltraSource supplies vacuum packaging equipment, chamber sealers, and food processing machinery to meat, food, and industrial customers. It is a direct competitor in commercial chamber vacuum sealing relevant to AmeriVacS's AVC and AVN lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a large global packaging company whose Cryovac brand is a leader in vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging. It is a broad incumbent — not a direct competitor in machinery, but a key player in the vacuum packaging ecosystem AmeriVacS serves.
• Cabela's / Bass Pro vacuum sealers: Cabela's / Bass Pro retail vacuum sealers (often branded or sourced from other OEMs) for hunting, game processing, and outdoor use. A broader incumbent that overlaps with AmeriVacS's food/game sealing use cases via a retail rather than direct manufacturing model.
• Multivac: Multivac is a major industrial packaging equipment manufacturer offering tray sealers, chamber machines, and MAP systems. It is a broad incumbent rather than a direct niche competitor, but overlaps in industrial vacuum/MAP packaging.
• FoodSaver (Sunbeam): FoodSaver is the dominant consumer vacuum sealing brand and a broader incumbent. While it serves the household/consumer end rather than AmeriVacS's industrial niches, it defines category expectations and pricing for vacuum sealing.

Emerging players

• Proseal: Proseal specializes in tray sealing and MAP packaging machinery for food producers. Its focus on MAP overlaps with AmeriVacS's AVN/AVCG gas-purge positioning in food and medical packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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