Guzzler Manufacturing

Name

Guzzler Manufacturing

Legal name

Guzzler Manufacturing

Website

https://guzzler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Truck Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial vacuum loaders
• Vacuum truck manufacturing
• Hydroexcavation equipment
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Material recovery vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Streator

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Vacuum Truck Sales: Sale of new industrial vacuum trucks including Guzzler Classic, Guzzler Hi-Rail, Guzzler MT, Classic Liquid Ring, and Guzzcavator models. Standard 18 cubic yard capacity with custom tank sizes (12, 16, 21 cubic yards) available.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished used vacuum trucks classified as Class A (fully restored with six-month warranty), Class B (100-point check), and Class C machines with functional working components.
3. Parts and Accessories: OEM parts for Guzzler equipment and most makes and models of industrial vacuum trucks and waterblasters, sold through FS Solutions centers. Includes accessories and GuzzlerGrip nozzle products.
4. Service and Repair: Factory-trained technicians at FS Solutions provide repair, restoration, and maintenance services for pumps, blowers, and most makes and models. Includes blower rebuild operations and major component rebuilding.
5. Equipment Rental: Short- and long-term rental fleet of over 400 units available across 12 FS Solutions locations in the US. Factory training available with rentals.
6. Training Programs: Operator training, mechanic training, and OSHA-compliant safety and compliance training delivered through FS Solutions in online, classroom, and hands-on formats. Also offers customized training programs.
7. Custom Truck Engineering: Custom engineering solutions for unique industrial material recovery challenges, including varying tank sizes, oil recovery systems, legal hauling configurations, skid units, and trailer-mounted systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Guzzler Manufacturing designs, engineers, and builds industrial vacuum loader trucks and hydroexcavators used to recover, contain, and transport industrial waste and raw materials in demanding environments. The company's product lineup includes the Guzzler Classic, Guzzler Hi-Rail, Guzzler MT, Guzzler Classic Liquid Ring, and Guzzcavator models, supported by offloading systems, boom options, OEM parts, custom engineering, used equipment, rentals, and operator/mechanic training.

Product overview

Guzzler Manufacturing is a world leader in industrial vacuum loaders and equipment, offering a portfolio of purpose-built vacuum trucks and offloading solutions. The core product lineup includes the Guzzler Classic (CL) industrial vacuum loader, Guzzler Hi-Rail for rail applications, Guzzler MT for microtrenching, Guzzler Classic Liquid Ring for hazardous materials, and the Guzzcavator dual-purpose vacuum loader/hydroexcavator. These are complemented by a comprehensive range of offloading systems (XCR Swing-Out Cyclone, Sludge Pump, Dense Phase Offload, Vane Pressure Offload, Hi-Dump), boom options (Fixed, Telescopic, Extendable), and custom engineering solutions. The company, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, manufactures all equipment at its 400,000 sq. ft. facility in Streator, Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guzzler Classic (CL): The flagship industrial vacuum truck model that has continually set the standard for power, performance, versatility, reliability, and operating and maintenance ease. Standard 18 cubic yard capacity with custom solutions including 12-21 cubic yard tank sizes.
• Guzzler Hi-Rail
• Guzzler Classic Liquid Ring
• Guzzler MT
• Guzzcavator

Products and services

• Guzzler Classic (CL) Flagship industrial vacuum loader truck that sets the standard for power, performance, versatility, and reliability. Standard 18 cubic yard capacity, designed to vacuum solids, dry bulk powders, liquids, slurries, and thick sludge. Available with multiple boom options, offloading systems, and configurations for industrial cleaning contractors.
• Guzzler Hi-Rail Rail-ready, boom-equipped, self-contained vacuum truck that operates on both rail and road. Features a dedicated high rail vacuum loading unit for efficient ballast removal and replacement, pollution cleanup, and emergency response. Includes hydrostatic drive system with forward/back joystick control for railroad maintenance operations.
• Guzzler MT Microtrenching vacuum solution designed for fiber optic installations including FTTH, FTTP, CCTV, smart grid, and electric networks. Features 18-cubic-yard debris tank, 60-bag baghouse, multi-stage air filtration, and enhanced cab controls with 10-inch touchscreen. Boosted with 'Vac on the go' system for synchronized operation with trenchers.
• Guzzler Classic Liquid Ring The only liquid ring vacuum truck in the industry that can vacuum dry material. Designed as a safer option for dealing with flammable, combustible dusts, and lower flashpoint materials. Features four-stage filtration, quiet maintenance-free liquid ring pump, and ability to operate remotely more than 1,000 feet away. Ideal for hydrocarbon vacuuming, oil refineries, and petrochemical applications.
• Guzzcavator The industry's first truly dual purpose industrial vacuum loader and hydroexcavator. Combines vacuum loading and hydro-excavation capabilities in one machine. Features up to seven hours of continuous hydroexcavation operation, telescoping boom, wireless remote, and multi-flow pump water system. Available in 600-gallon and 1,300-gallon water tank configurations.
• XCR Swing-Out Loading Cyclone Patented continuous offloading system that delivers simultaneous vacuuming and offloading capability. The only system enabling true continuous production with no wasted trips to dumpsites. Ideal for catalyst recovery applications.
• Sludge Pump Offloading System Offloading system designed specifically for liquid and semi-liquid material. Offers unsurpassed pumping power and versatility for pumping large volumes of water, mud, sewage, silt, and other solid-laden liquids.
• Dense Phase Offloading System Advanced offloading and recovery tool combining applied pressure with high airflow for true dense phase conveyance of dry material up to 120 feet vertically. Material can be blown back into storage silos, railcars, or other containers. Ideal for cement or bulk powder applications.
• Vane Pressure Offloading System Offloading system utilizing a Rotary Vane Pump to pressurize the debris body at maximum 14.5 psi to offload material. Designed for all types of liquid wastes and slurries, ideal for Oil and Gas, Industrial Waste, Grease, and Septic markets.
• Hi-Dump System Offloading system that lets operators dump debris directly into roll-off boxes up to five feet high. Features electronic control system that sequences the process for overall stability and safety.
• Guzzler Fixed Boom Fixed boom engineered for durability and consistent performance. Ideal for routine industrial vacuum applications with simple, no-hassle operation and minimal maintenance. Fixed positioning ensures stable, controlled suction.
• Guzzler Telescopic Boom Telescoping boom with extended vertical and horizontal reach. Ideal for deep pits, overhead areas, or confined spaces. Offers smooth extension and retraction for precise control with enhanced job site flexibility.
• Guzzler Extendable Boom Extendable boom offering added reach without compromising control. Easily adapts to changing job site conditions and debris locations. Perfect for mid-range applications requiring flexibility around obstacles and structures.
• Guzzler Custom Trucks Custom engineering solutions including varying tank sizes (12 yd, 16 yd, 21 yd), oil recovery systems, legal hauling configurations, auxiliary engine setups, compact trailers, skid vacuum trailers, and Guzzcavator trailers. Designed to meet unique customer specifications and challenging industrial material recovery needs.
• Used Vacuum Trucks Quality used equipment available in Class A (fully restored with six-month warranty), Class B (100-point check), and Class C (functional working components) categories. Includes repair, recycle, and refurbish services for all makes and models, marketed through the Aftermarket Used network of 25+ locations across North America.
• Equipment Rental Fleet Short- and long-term rental fleet of over 400 units available across 12 FS Solutions locations in the US. Factory training available with rentals. Provides industrial cleaning and vacuum excavation contractors flexible access to Guzzler equipment without capital outlay.
• Parts and Accessories OEM parts for Guzzler equipment and most makes and models of industrial vacuum trucks and waterblasters, sold through FS Solutions centers. Includes accessories and GuzzlerGrip nozzle products.
• Service and Repair Factory-trained technicians at FS Solutions provide repair, restoration, and maintenance services for pumps, blowers, and most makes and models. Includes blower rebuild operations and major component rebuilding across 12 US service center locations.
• FS Solutions Training Comprehensive training program for operators, mechanics, and industrial teams including operator training, mechanic training, and OSHA-compliant safety and compliance training. Offered in multiple formats including online, classroom, and hands-on training, with customized training programs available.
• Guzzler RightStart Program Program designed to manage the delivery process of new Guzzler equipment, providing training, follow-up support at 30 and 60 days, and ongoing assistance to maximize the value of the customer's investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Simultaneous vacuuming and offloading eliminates wasted trips to dumpsite, increasing continuous production capability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Gerotto Federico S.r.l. (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 February 2017FS Solutions entered a distribution partnership with Gerotto Federico S.r.l. of Italy on February 7, 2017. Under the agreement, the Gerotto Lombrico remote-controlled mini excavator is sold and supported by FS Solutions in the US (12 locations) and by Joe Johnson Equipment in Canada (8 locations). The robotic attachment allows remote control of the vacuum hose end for confined spaces and no-man-entry applications in steel plants, refineries, and mining operations.
• Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 February 2016Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group acquired Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) in 2016 for initial consideration of C$108 million (approx. US$79 million), with a deferred payment of C$8 million and contingent earn-out of up to C$10 million. JJE operates as part of Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group with 8 locations in Canada, serving municipalities and industrial contractors with street sweepers, sewer cleaners, vacuum trucks, and other equipment. JJE represents Federal Signal brands including Elgin, Vactor, Guzzler, and Jetstream.
• Westech Vac Systems Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2016Vactor Manufacturing and Federal Signal Corporation acquired Westech Vac Systems Ltd. in February 2016. Westech operates as a Federal Signal subsidiary in Nisku, Alberta, Canada, manufacturing rugged cold-weather vacuum truck-mounted solutions. Westech is considered one of the largest mobile vacuum tank manufacturers in Canada, with nearly 30 years of reputation for product durability and reliability. Products are certified to Transport Canada safe-transportation standards for hazardous materials hauling.
• Karcher Ind. E. Com. Ltda (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarcher Ind. E. Com. Ltda serves as Guzzler's authorized dealer in Brazil, located in Vinhedo, São Paulo. Provides sales and support for Guzzler industrial vacuum trucks in the Brazilian market. Phone: 55.19.38849100.
• Federal Signal CorporationflagshipOthersGuzzler is a company of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), the #1 provider of infrastructure maintenance equipment and public safety tools. Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group includes Guzzler, Vactor, Elgin, Jetstream, Westech, and Joe Johnson Equipment brands. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with manufacturing facilities worldwide.
• FS SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFS Solutions is the service and support arm of Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group, offering full-service solution centers for industrial cleaning and vacuum excavation contractors. FS Solutions operates 12+ locations across the US (Leeds AL, Long Beach CA, Streator IL, Highland IN, New Brunswick NJ, Williston ND, Toledo OH, Lexington SC, La Porte TX, Midland TX, Tacoma WA, Salt Lake City UT, Gonzales LA, Prairieville LA, Beaumont TX), offering parts, rentals, service, training, and custom builds. The Leeds center expansion includes a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse, 5x larger than before.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GapVax: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydroexcavators, and combination jet/vac units serving municipal and industrial contractors. Directly comparable in product portfolio, customer base, and North American distribution footprint.
• Westech Vac Systems: Federal Signal subsidiary based in Nisku, Alberta, manufacturing rugged cold-weather mobile vacuum tank solutions for Western Canada. Directly comparable as a sister manufacturer of vacuum truck-mounted solutions serving similar industrial cleaning applications.
• TRUVAC: Federal Signal brand specializing in hydroexcavation and vacuum excavation trucks. Directly comparable as a sister brand selling into the same contractor customer base with overlapping hydroexcavation technology competing with Guzzler's Guzzcavator product.
• Super Products: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, sewer cleaners, and hydroexcavators. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting industrial cleaning contractors and municipal markets with overlapping technology (positive displacement blowers, vacuum pump systems).
• Vactor Manufacturing: Sister brand within Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group, manufacturing sewer cleaners and vacuum trucks from the same Streator, IL facility. Directly comparable in product category (industrial vacuum loaders), manufacturing footprint, and target customer base (municipal and contractor markets).
• Hi-Vac Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders, hydroexcavators, and combination sewer cleaners. Directly comparable as a competing specialist in the same industrial vacuum truck category with overlapping customer segments.
• Aquatech (Truck): Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, vacuum trucks, and combination jet/vac units serving industrial and municipal contractors. Directly comparable product line with overlapping customer segments in industrial cleaning and environmental services.
• Sewer Equipment Co of America: Manufacturer of sewer and industrial vacuum cleaners, hydro-excavation equipment, and high-velocity jetters. Directly comparable as a competing manufacturer of vacuum trucks serving municipal contractors and industrial cleaning markets.

Broad incumbents

• Ditch Witch: Charles Machine Works subsidiary manufacturing underground construction equipment including vacuum excavators. Comparable in vacuum excavation category and fiber/telecom contractor customer base but as part of a much broader equipment portfolio.
• Vermeer Corporation: Large diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with a vacuum excavation product line competing with Guzzler's Guzzcavator. Comparable in industrial vacuum and hydroexcavation category but operates across broader underground construction, forestry, and agriculture equipment lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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