Garsite/Progress LLC

What Garsite/Progress LLC does

Garsite/Progress LLC manufactures aircraft refueling equipment, ground service equipment (GSE), and vacuum and on-the-road specialty vehicles for commercial aviation, government, defense, oil and fuel distribution, and liquid waste management customers. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Kansas City, Kansas and Barranquilla, Colombia (the latter within a free trade zone and ISO 9001 certified as of January 2026), plus refurbishment and service centers in Alvada, Ohio and Cocoa, Florida, totaling more than 250,000 square feet. Its core technical capabilities include aviation refuelers with capacities from 500 to 15,000 gallons, hydrant dispensers with flow rates up to 1,200 GPM, filter separator vessels and coalescer/monitor cartridges, electronic registration systems using Veeder Root meters, truck-mounted pumping equipment built around the NVE 866 pump, and a growing GSE line covering lavatory and water trucks and carts, catering trucks, bobtails, and towing tractors in gas, diesel, or electric configurations.

Name

Garsite/Progress LLC

Legal name

Garsite

Website

https://garsite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garsite/Progress LLC manufactures aircraft refueling equipment (500–15,000 gallon refuelers, hydrant dispensers), ground service equipment (lavatory, water, catering, bobtails, tractors), and vacuum/on-the-road specialty vehicles for aviation, defense, fuel distribution, and liquid waste customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Ground Support and Refueling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ), Vacuum/Septic/Jetting Trucks Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAL)

Keywords

• Aviation refueling equipment
• Aircraft fuel trucks
• Ground service equipment
• Vacuum truck manufacturing
• Fuel farm systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Refueling Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of aviation refuelers, hydrant dispensers, bowsers, fueling carts, and above ground storage tanks. Capacities range from 500 to 15,000 gallons. Both stock and custom-built units available.
2. Ground Service Equipment Sales: Sale of lavatory trucks, water trucks, catering trucks, bobtails, towing tractors, and electric variants. Equipment available in gas or electric configurations.
3. Vacuum and On-the-Road Equipment Sales: Sale of portable restroom trucks, septic trucks, slide-in units, and water trucks with tank capacities from 800 to 5,000 gallons.
4. Parts Sales: Online parts store with 513+ parts across categories including accessories, chassis components, electrical, fittings, gaskets, hose, hydraulics, pneumatics, spare parts, tanks, and valves. Available 24/7.
5. Service and Maintenance: Full line of service for equipment ranging from minor repairs and preventative maintenance to complete overhauls and refurbishment. Full inspection and appraisal programs available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Garsite/Progress LLC manufactures and sells aviation refueling equipment (refuelers from 500 to 15,000 gallons, hydrant dispensers, bowsers, fueling carts), ground service equipment (lavatory/water/catering trucks, bobtails, towing tractors in gas or electric configurations), and Progress-branded vacuum and on-the-road equipment (portable restroom trucks, septic trucks, slide-in units, water trucks). The company also sells above-ground storage tanks and provides a 24/7 parts store plus service, maintenance, refurbishment, and inspection programs.

Product overview

Garsite/Progress LLC offers a comprehensive portfolio of aviation fueling and ground support equipment alongside vacuum/on-the-road specialty vehicles. The core offerings include Garsite Aviation Refuelers (ranging from 500 to 15,000 gallons for jet and avgas), Garsite Ground Service Equipment (lavatory trucks/carts, water trucks/carts, catering trucks, bobtails, towing tractors), Progress Vacuum & On-the-Road Equipment (portable restroom trucks, septic trucks, slide-in units, refined fuel trucks), Above Ground Storage Tanks, and Hydrant Dispensers/Carts. The company operates as a PrimeFlight Aviation Services company and acquired by ProFlo Industries in 2024. Products are available in new, refurbished, and used conditions with the largest in-stock inventory in the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Refuelers Full line of aviation refuelers with capacities from 500 gallons (1,800 liters) to 15,000 gallons (60,000 liters). Includes jet refuelers and avgas refuelers in new, refurbished, and used conditions for airlines, fuel service companies, FBOs, and military/defense customers.
• Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Ground support equipment for airport operations including lavatory trucks and carts, water trucks and carts, catering trucks, bobtails, and towing tractors. Available in gas/diesel or electric configurations to support airline and FBO ramp operations.
• Progress Vacuum & On-the-Road Equipment Truck-mounted equipment for refined fuel, heating oil, and liquid waste industries including portable restroom vacuum trucks, septic trucks, grease trucks, slide-in units, and water trucks with tank capacities from 800 to 5,000 gallons.
• Above Ground Storage Tanks (Fuel Farm Systems) Aviation fueling storage solutions from design through installation, providing single-source supplier capability for fuel farm systems. Serves airports, fuel companies, and military/defense customers.
• Hydrant Dispensers and Carts Towable hydrant carts and dispensers with flow rates up to 1,200 GPM (4,500 LPM) for efficient aircraft fueling operations. Solar-powered and self-contained configurations available with maintenance-free pressure control systems.
• Garsite Online Parts Store (Replacement Parts) 24/7 online parts store offering 513+ replacement parts for Garsite and Progress equipment, including accessories, chassis components, electrical, fittings, gaskets, seals, hose, hydraulics, pneumatics, and spare parts.
• Military/Defense Equipment Defense portfolio of refuelers, UAV carts, tanker trucks and trailers, vacuum trucks, potable water trucks and trailers, transport trailers, and bowsers for U.S. military and government customers. Available under GSA and DLA contracts.
• Aviation Towing Tractor Aviation towing tractor with hydraulic steering, LED lighting, disc brakes, heavy-duty rear axle, integrated fire suppression, 5,000-pound drawbar pull, and gasoline or diesel engine with automatic transmission.
• Disinfectant Products Line Disinfecting equipment offering simple, no-touch applications of chemicals for effective disinfectant distribution, launched in May 2020 in response to the pandemic environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment deployed at nearly every major U.S. airport and in 80+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2026Cooperative purchasing contract expanding access to Garsite's aviation fueling equipment, above-ground storage tanks, vacuum and water trucks, ground support equipment, parts, and maintenance services for government, military, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Sourcewell's network.
• ICONTECminorOthers · 29 January 2026Colombian certification body that awarded ISO 9001 certification to Garsite's manufacturing facility in Barranquilla, Colombia for Quality Management System.
• ProFlo Industries (PrimeFlight Aviation Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Global Aviation Services LLC (ProFlo Industries), a subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc., acquired Garsite and Progress Tank. ProFlo is a global supplier of aircraft refueling equipment including new and refurbished refuelers, bowsers, hydrant dispensers, hydrant carts, fueling ladders, fueling skids, floating suctions, storage systems, and aviation fueling modules.
• PrimeFlight GSE Maintenance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 500+ mechanics maintaining over 30,000 assets and nearly 5,000 eGSE assets each year with coverage at more than 60 airports across North America and support at 20 additional airports through mobile support teams. Extends maintenance coverage for Garsite and Progress customers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beta Fueling Systems: Direct competitor manufacturing aviation refuelers, hydrant dispensers, and fuel farm equipment for airports and FBOs. Overlaps with Garsite on jet-A and avgas refuelers (similar 500-15,000 gallon capacity range) and shares the same end customers (airlines, in-to-plane fuelers, defense).
• Titan Aviation Fuelling Services: Direct competitor producing aviation refueling vehicles, hydrant carts, and fuel handling equipment. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base in commercial, corporate, and military aviation fueling.
• Refuel International: UK-based manufacturer of aviation refuelers, hydrant dispensers, and bowsers serving airports, airlines, and defense customers worldwide. Direct peer in aircraft refueling equipment with overlapping product specifications and global delivery model.
• TLD Group: Global manufacturer of aviation ground support equipment including tow tractors, belt loaders, and lavatory/water service vehicles. Directly comparable to Garsite's GSE line (tow tractors, lavatory trucks, water trucks) and serves the same airport operator and FBO customer base.
• Westmor Industries: Manufacturer of tank trailers and specialty tank trucks including refined fuel, vacuum, and aviation-related trailers. Comparable to Garsite/Progress on truck-mounted tank bodies and pump packages for refined fuel and liquid waste handling.
• Amthor International: Manufacturer of custom tank trucks including refined fuel, vacuum, septic, and water trucks. Directly comparable to Progress Tank's vacuum and on-the-road equipment line, serving similar municipal, septic, and petroleum distribution customers.
• Presvac Systems: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavation equipment, and specialty tank trucks. Comparable to Progress Tank's vacuum/septic truck business with similar target customers (septic service providers, liquid waste haulers, oilfield services).
• GapVax: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavation units, and liquid waste handling equipment. Comparable to Progress Tank's vacuum truck product line with overlap in septic, grease, and portable restroom service end markets.
• Tronair: Manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment including tow bars, jacks, GPU connections, and GSE. Comparable to Garsite's GSE line for commercial, corporate, and military aviation ground operations.

Broad incumbents

• JBT AeroTech: Broad incumbent providing aviation ground support equipment, gate equipment, and air cargo systems to airlines and airports globally. Overlaps with Garsite's GSE portfolio as part of a much wider portfolio including deicers, loaders, and air-cargo handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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