FS Solutions Group

What FS Solutions Group does

FS Solutions Group is the US distribution, rental, parts, and service arm of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group, headquartered in Leeds, Alabama. The company sells, rents, rebuilds, and services industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and high-pressure water blasting equipment under federated heritage brands — Guzzler, Vactor, TRUVAC, Jetstream, and Westech — and operates a fleet of more than 400 industrial air movers, vacuum excavators, and DOT-certified liquid vacuum trucks across 12+ company-owned US branches. It also distributes remote-controlled automation equipment (Lombrico, Gatto RC, RC Dozer, E-Track platforms) sourced primarily through a partnership with Italy's Gerotto Federico, addressing no-man-entry confined-space applications in mining, steel, refining, and other hazardous environments.

The business operates six interlocking revenue streams: new and refurbished equipment sales, used equipment remarketing through the Aftermarket Used program, short- and long-term rentals with rent-to-own conversion, OEM and aftermarket parts, factory-authorized service and field repair, and a comprehensive rebuild program that extends equipment life by 5–10 years at less than half the cost of new units. Pricing is uniformly quote-based; 24/7 service coverage and certified operator training are bundled with rentals. Canada is served through sister company Joe Johnson Equipment (8 branches, acquired 2016 for ~US$83M), which gives the group a combined 20-branch North American footprint. Customer end-markets span industrial cleaning contractors (primary), construction and demolition, underground utilities, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and municipal waste management — a diversified vertical mix with no disclosed single-customer dependency. Recent strategic activity has emphasized automation product expansion (Gerotto Lombrico partnership, E-Track family), capacity additions (30,000 sq ft Leeds expansion), and bolt-on M&A by parent Federal Signal (OSW Equipment & Repair, $52.5M, 2021).

Name

FS Solutions Group

Legal name

FS Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://fssolutionsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FS Solutions Group is the US distribution, rental, parts, and service arm of Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group, selling and supporting Guzzler, Vactor, TRUVAC, Jetstream, and Westech industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and water blasting equipment across 12+ US branches for industrial cleaning, construction, and infrastructure contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Excavators (IMAHAAAA), Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial vacuum trucks
• Hydro-excavation equipment
• High-pressure water blasting
• Vacuum truck rentals
• Industrial cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and refurbished industrial vacuum trucks, water blast equipment, hydro-excavators, and automation equipment including Guzzler, Vactor, TRUVAC, and Jetstream brands.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of quality used vacuum trucks, hydroexcavation trucks, liquid vacuum trucks, and water blasters through the Aftermarket Used program.
3. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rentals of industrial vacuum trucks, vacuum excavators, and water blasters with over 400 units in rental fleet. Rent-to-own programs available.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of thousands of high-performance parts for most makes and models of industrial vacuum trucks, water blast equipment, and hydro-excavators. Parts catalog includes hoses, bags, fittings, nozzles, gaskets, electrical, hydraulic components, and more.
5. Service and Repair: Factory-authorized repair and service for vacuum trucks, pumps, blowers, water blasting tools, sewer cleaning tools, and tube-cleaning tools. Includes field service with on-site repairs.
6. Equipment Rebuild: Comprehensive rebuild program that restores equipment to like-new condition using OEM parts, extending equipment life by 5-10 years at less than half the cost of new equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FS Solutions Group sells, rents, services, and rebuilds industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and high-pressure water blasting equipment for industrial cleaning contractors and professionals in construction, demolition, mining, utilities, oil and gas, and municipal markets. The company also distributes automation equipment (remote-controlled mini excavators and tracked platforms) for no-man entry operations and supplies OEM and aftermarket parts for most makes and models of industrial vacuum trucks and water blast equipment.

Product overview

FS Solutions Group is a provider of industrial cleaning equipment, parts, service, rentals, and rebuild solutions. The company operates as part of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group, offering products from trusted brands including Guzzler industrial vacuum trucks, Vactor sewer cleaners and vacuum excavators, TRUVAC vacuum excavators, Jetstream water blasting equipment, and Westech vacuum trucks. The product portfolio includes automation equipment (RC Dozer, E-Track 350, Self-Loading E-Track, Gatto RC Mini Excavator, Lombrico XXS & S) for remote-controlled industrial cleaning operations. Services include parts and accessories supply, factory-authorized repair, field service with mobile technicians, equipment rebuild programs using OEM parts, and rental options with over 400 units available. The company also offers a used equipment program branded as Aftermarket Used, combining FS Solutions and JJE inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aftermarket Used: Quality used equipment option combining knowledge and expertise from FS Solutions and JJE teams, committed to delivering quality used equipment with parts and service accessibility.

Products and services

• Guzzler Industrial Vacuum Trucks Industrial vacuum trucks designed for cleaning up and recovering materials from solids and dry bulk powders to liquids, slurries, and thick sludge. Includes models such as Guzzler Classic, Guzzler XCR, Guzzler Predator LVTs, Guzzler NX, and Guzzler Hi-Rail. For industrial cleaning contractors, mining, manufacturing, and oil and gas customers.
• Vactor Sewer Cleaners and Vacuum Excavators Sewer and catch basin cleaners and vacuum excavators for municipal, industrial, and commercial cleaning applications.
• TRUVAC Vacuum Excavators Vacuum excavation trucks including TRUVAC HXX Full-Size Hydro-Excavators, TRUVAC FLXX, and TRUVAC Paradigm models for utility, construction, and excavation contractors.
• Jetstream Water Blasting Equipment Automated industrial high-pressure water blasting solutions for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Available in 170-300 hp units with ability to convert from 10k to 20k and 40k PSI pressures.
• Westech Vacuum Trucks Rugged, high-quality vacuum truck-mounted solutions for extreme environmental conditions, including the Westech Wolf hydroexcavator for oil and gas applications.
• RC Dozer Mini radio controlled dozer for moving heavy material in difficult and inaccessible places. Remote controlled, diesel powered, tracked dumper ideal for cleaning under live conveyors, in box culverts or anywhere where height is an issue. For no-man entry operations in mining, pot lines cleaning, tanks, and areas under conveyor belts.
• E-Track 350 Electric and remote controlled tracked platform for customized mini robot excavators. Battery powered, radio-controlled with rubber tracks suitable for difficult ground conditions, zero emission operation for confined spaces, underground tunnels, and places where tracked traction is essential.
• Self-Loading E-Track Electric and remote controlled tracked platform with self-loading configuration for mini robot excavators. Allows picking up and hauling materials, drives backwards to discharging point, and can load/unload in low vertical clearance spaces via remote control.
• Gatto RC Mini Excavator Tracked mini robot excavator with hydraulic arm and optional suction hose for removing hazardous material. Remote controlled for No-Man-Entry operations in confined spaces and contamination areas with suction configuration connectable to vacuum trucks.
• Lombrico XXS & S Tracked mini robot excavator activated by external hydraulic system, controlled with manual manifold. Double tracked remotely operated vehicle for getting vacuum hose into dangerous and hazardous material in hard to reach places. Can operate up to 240 ft from attached vacuum truck for confined spaces and no man entry zones.
• Industrial Vacuum Truck and Vacuum Excavator Rentals Rental fleet of over 400 units across 13 OEM branches including Guzzler Classics, Guzzler XCR, Guzzler Predator LVTs, Guzzler NX, Guzzler Hi-Rail, Guzzcavator, TRUVAC HXX, TRUVAC FLXX, TRUVAC Paradigm, and Westech LVT. Short-term and long-term rentals with rent-to-own options.
• Waterblaster Rentals Water blasting equipment rentals available from 170-300 hp units with ability to convert between 10k, 20k, and 40k PSI pressures. Includes Peinemann tube-cleaning tool rentals, rent-to-own options, and 24/7 service availability with operation and safety training.
• Parts and Service Thousands of high-performance parts for industrial vacuum trucks, water blast equipment, and vacuum excavation trucks. Services include vacuum truck repair, pump and blower service, water blasting tool repair, sewer cleaning tools service, and Peinemann tube-cleaning tools support.
• Field Service Mobile on-site repair solutions with fully stocked field service trucks. Services include routine maintenance, blower motor, transfer case, hydraulic systems, welding, gaskets, and visual inspection to assess and recommend repairs.
• FS Solutions Rebuild Factory-trained technician inspection and rebuild services using OEM parts to restore equipment to original or improved condition. Services include blower rebuild, transfer case rebuild, hydraulic system overhaul, door gasket replacement, tank refurbishment, and full paint services. Rebuild extends equipment life by 5-10 years at less than half the cost of new equipment.
• Aftermarket Used Equipment Quality used equipment program combining FS Solutions and JJE expertise with used vacuum trucks, hydroexcavation trucks, liquid vacuum trucks, and water blasters available for immediate delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% improvement in inventory handling, shipping, receiving and pulling of parts efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gerotto Federico S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 February 2017Distribution partnership where FS Solutions sells and supports the Gerotto Lombrico remote-controlled mini excavator in the United States, while Joe Johnson Equipment handles Canadian distribution. The partnership provides no-man entry cleaning solutions for industrial vacuum trucks, allowing remote control of vacuum hose in tight locations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GapVax: Manufacturer and direct seller of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and sewer cleaners. Competes directly with Guzzler, Vactor, and TRUVAC products distributed by FS Solutions, targeting the same industrial cleaning and excavation contractors.
• VAC-CON: Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, vacuum excavators, and industrial cleaning trucks. Sells through dealer networks to municipal and industrial customers, directly overlapping with FS Solutions' Vactor and Guzzler product offerings.
• Sewer Equipment Co. of America: Manufacturer and distributor of sewer and catch basin cleaning equipment. Competes directly with Vactor and Guzzler brands distributed by FS Solutions, targeting municipal and industrial cleaning contractors.
• Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE): Sister subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (acquired 2016 for ~C$108M). Operates 8 Canadian locations as a distributor of industrial vacuum trucks, sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and street sweepers with rentals, parts, and service. Same business model, brands, and parent as FS Solutions, serving the Canadian market.
• Tornado Global Hydrovacs: Manufacturer and supplier of hydrovac trucks for oil & gas, utilities, and municipal markets in North America. Directly competes with Vactor, TRUVAC, and Westech products distributed by FS Solutions.
• Aqua Tech Equipment: Manufacturer of hydro-excavation equipment and industrial vacuum trucks. Competes with TRUVAC and Vactor in the hydro-excavation segment serving utilities, oil & gas, and industrial cleaning contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Publicly traded provider of environmental and industrial services including vacuum truck services, used equipment sales, and parts. While primarily a service operator, Clean Harbors operates a significant vacuum truck fleet and competes in the same end markets as FS Solutions' industrial cleaning customers.
• Vermeer Corporation: Large industrial equipment manufacturer offering vacuum excavators, horizontal directional drills, and trenchless equipment. Sells through a North American dealer network; competes with FS Solutions in the underground utilities and hydro-excavation end markets.
• Ditch Witch (The Toro Company): Division of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) manufacturing underground construction equipment including vacuum excavators, directional drills, and trenchers. Large dealer network competes with FS Solutions for underground utility and construction customers.

Emerging players

• Hydro Engineering: Manufacturer of hydro-excavation and high-pressure water blasting equipment. Smaller specialty player overlapping with FS Solutions' Jetstream water blasting and TRUVAC hydro-excavation product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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