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