History of Innovation
1999
- Vaculift, Inc. began doing business as Vacuworx International in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Original lifter design (EC 6) had the power source mounted on the rear of the excavator
2000
- First self-contained RC Series Vacuum Lifting System (RC 10) introduced, revolutionizing how contractors handle pipe in the field
2006
- RC Series expanded to include the RC 16
2007
- Vacuworx diversified its capabilities with the development of flat pads to lift materials such as steel plate and concrete slab
- Vacuworx moved into its current 60,000 square foot facility
- RC 12 and RC 20 added to the RC Series
2009
- “Mini” MC 3 Vacuum Lifting System introduced featuring a gasoline (instead of diesel) engine
- First annual Tulsa Pipeline Expo held to showcase Oklahoma based companies
- Inaugural VIROC (Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions) held at the Chili Bowl Nationals
2010
- MC 5 added to the MC Series
- Eagle Gift Foundation started as a way for Vacuworx to give back to community
- Vacuworx expanded its global footprint with operations in Australia
2012
- First generation of the Concrete Road Barrier System designed and tested utilizing vacuum technology
2013
- Vacuworx Netherlands (now Vacuworx Europe) established to serve the European market
2014
- HDD Pipe Handling System introduced
- Tough Seal™ pad seal developed
- With the growth of the Tulsa Pipeline Expo, it was renamed to The Pipeline + Energy Expo
- Vacuworx earned ISO Certification
2015
- Octapad Concrete Slab Lifting System designed with 8 independent vacuum pads
- Hydraulically operated models offered for all RC Series Lifters and MC 5
- First Vacuworx non-vacuum lifting system, the HL Series HL B1 Hydraulic Lifter introduced
2016
- Compact Equipment Attachment line announced featuring the PS 1 and SL 2
- AMC Series Vacuum Lifting Systems developed for truck mounted and excavator mounted applications
2017
- CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System introduced
- HL B2 added to the HL Series
- RC 25 developed to meet the demands of larger and heavier material
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