Traditionally, vacuum excavators have been used by contractors for daylighting buried utilities, minimizing disruption to the impacted area and leaving behind a negligible mess. Today, the benefits of soft digging — the process of using a combination of suction and […]
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Mini-Combo Vacs Designed To Handle Big Work
Mini In Name, Not In Productivity Mini-combo vacuum excavators provide contractors, municipalities exceptional versatility. Don’t let the “mini” label fool you. Vermeer Vac-Tron series mini-combo vacuum excavators offer owners and operators opportunities other machines don’t through a versatile combination of […]
Read More >Vacuum excavation helps streamline water main, fire hydrant maintenance and repair
A New Solution for a Major Municipal Problem A cost-effective necessity Valve exercisers and vacuum excavators provide a high level of productivity to municipalities in performing critical infrastructure maintenance and management. They mechanize and streamline jobs like exercising water main […]
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SUPPORTING ESSENTIAL UTILITY WORK SO YOU CAN KEEP THE WORLD CONNECTED Vermeer dealers are here for utility contractors today and every day The world is living in unprecedented times. While there is no such thing as “business as usual” during […]
Read More >Making sense of Vacuum Excavator Specs
When it’s time for you to add a new vacuum excavator to your fleet, you’ll likely spend time reviewing equipment specifications to determine the right machine for your needs. With all of the different specs outlined in product brochures, you […]
Read More >Meet The Experts Behind Safe Excavation With Mike Rowe
Using a vacuum to suck dirt from a hole may seem strange, but it is one of the innovative ways excavation is now occurring. The process often referred to as vacuum excavation, uses a combination of suction and high-pressure water […]
Read More >Gas-Powered Vacuum Excavators are a Powerful and Economical Solution for Utility Construction
It wasn’t all that long ago most vacuum excavators on the market were equipped with a diesel engine. Units with a gas engine were thought to be underpowered with a shorter life expectancy than similarly sized diesel-powered units. However, today’s […]
Read More >Vermeer MV Solutions Welcomes New West Coast Regional Sales Manager
Jason Dewitt joins the Vermeer team with 12 years of experience of various equipment industry roles GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 28, 2019 — Vermeer MV Solutions is building upon its already strong customer service in the drilling industry with the addition […]
Read More >Vacuum Excavation Applications – Going Beyond Utility Work
Since the introduction of hydro and air vacuum excavation equipment, utility applications like potholing and cleaning up horizontal directional drilling (HDD) slurry have been a natural fit for these machines. However, there are many industries using vacuum excavators to replace […]
Read More >Vac-Tron is a Finalist for the prestigious 2019 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award, presented by the Florida Sterling Council and FloridaMakes.
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Sterling Council and FloridaMakes today announced that 33 manufacturing companies have been named as finalists for the third Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards. The winners, chosen from the finalists, will be announced at the 2019 […]
Read More >Managing Your Fleet: When to Add or Upgrade a Vacuum Excavator
As your business grows, managing your equipment fleet size can be an ongoing source of stress. You want to have the right size and type of equipment to handle the current load, but you also need to account for the […]
Read More >Industrial Equipment Rental Store sees Value in Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavators
With 24 locations throughout Michigan and Indiana, MacAllister Rentals, the region’s authorized CAT Rental Store, rents, sells, and services a wide range of high-quality equipment from Caterpillar and over 50 other manufacturers. As a part of the Indiana-based and family-owned […]
Read More >Vermeer Corporation Announces Acquisition of Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC. AND VAC-TRON EQUIPMENT, LLC COME TOGETHER AS VERMEER MV SOLUTIONS. Press Release / Pella, Iowa – (Nov. 12, 2018) – Vermeer Corporation announced its purchase of Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, and its plans to bring the Florida-based company […]
Read More >Underground Fire Protection Service In Texas Digs Vac-Tron
Hydro excavation and air vacuum excavation gives solutions to the most treacherous underground fire protection digging jobs. Here at Hughes Excavating, we love to have the latest equipment to provide the best service. As excavating and digging become increasingly difficult […]
Read More >UCT 2019 Will Feature Vac-Tron’s LP Hydro Vac
Location: Fort Worth, TX Date: January 29-31, 2019 Booth # 705 Vermeer MV Solutions will be exhibiting the Vac-Tron Low Profile Series at the Underground Construction Technology in Fort Worth, Texas at Booth # 705 on January 29th -31st, 2019 […]
Read More >Oil Spill Containment Industry Leader Increases Efficiency with Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavators
VZ Environmental is an innovative leader in secondary drip and spill containment for the oil and gas industry. Carol Van Zandt, owner of VZ Environmental, was challenged by a customer to find a simple method to contain liquid spills in […]
Read More >Rock Underground Saves Time and Manpower with Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavator
Rock Underground, located in the city of Greenfield, MN, is an expert in utility work and exclusively uses Vac-Tron units for locating underground utilities. “All we run is Vac-Tron, every crew we have runs a Vac-Tron model,” says Adam Rock, […]
Read More >2018 Awardee of Florida Companies to Watch
Vac-Tron Equipment is honored to announce we are a 2018 Awardee of the Florida Companies to Watch Award. Vac-Tron was one of the companies selected from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to WatchSM, a statewide program managed by […]
Read More >Zimmerer Kubota Finds Value with Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavators
Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc. has been serving its customers since 1979. With five locations in Texas including Cleburne, Decatur, Denton, Fort Worth, and Gainesville, they offer sales, parts, service, and rental at each of their stores. Zimmerer Kubota is […]
Read More >Vac-Tron Named One Of Florida Companies To Watch
Four Lake County companies were among the first round of 2018 “Florida Companies to Watch” finalists, recently announced by GrowFL. They include Firehawk Helicopters, Intellisteel Group, LLC, United Efficiency Software Group and Vac-Tron Equipment. The awards honor 50 select second-stage […]
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