Top 5 Industry Leading companies in the Vacuum Truck Industry

The vacuum truck industry is leading due to the product adoption in cities for sewage cleaning and liquid transportation. It is used extensively in industries to clean underground and overhead material removal. It is used to remove the air inside a tank and suction water or other liquids. Major companies of this industry, such as KOKS, aim to launch innovative products to boost their revenue. For example, in 2020, KOKS announced a high-pressure water unit truck with an extended 25 ft. vessel. The truck housed a 25 ft extended vessel with an SIR permitted Hammelmann 700 hp high-pressure pump. As per a report by Fortune Business Insights™ the market for vacuum truck is projected to reach USD 2.43 billion by 2028 from USD 1.61 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 6.1%. Rising demand for effective trucks with the ability to perform suction of liquids is expected to promote the growth of the market.

COVID-19 Impact: Halt on Manufacturing Negatively Affected the Industry Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected several sectors globally. The rising number of COVID-19 patients led to stringent lockdown norms, negatively affecting the manufacturing, automotive and production sectors. This factor lowered the production of vacuum trucks globally, thereby leading to supply chain disruptions. However, relaxations and the adoption of sanitization and social distancing have facilitated the market growth during the forecast period. Companies have adopted part-time shifts, production machinery, and software to lower the need for intense labor, ensuring a safer working environment.

Fortune Business Presents the Top 5 companies in the industry of Vacuum Trucks

1. Federal Signal Corporation (U.S.)

Federal Signal Corporation was founded in 1901, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S. It is one of the leading and oldest company that specializes in emergency vehicle lighting, vacuum/hydro-excavators, sewer cleaner, street sweeper vehicles, and vacuum trucks. Security Systems, Federal Signal Safety, and Federal Signal Environmental Solutions are the company's core businesses. It has approximately 14 manufacturing facilities in over 5 countries.

The company acquired OSW Equipment and Repair, LLC in February 2021. OSW is a leading custom upfitter of truck equipment manufacturer and dump truck body manufacturer, and its presence extends in parts of Canada and the West coast of Arizona. The acquisition enabled the company to expand its existing dump bodies and trailers platform.

2. Vacall Industries (Ohio, U.S.)

Vacall Industries is a leading company headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S. It is a subsidiary of the Alamo Group and is a leading player in North America. The company’s higher revenues may enable it to invest in the expansion of sanitation equipment and vacuum excavators production facilities heavily. It launched a project to replace approximately 46% of 70,000 lead lateral water service lines in Ohio, including nearly 18 miles of water mains.

3. KOKS (Alkamar, Netherlands)

KOKS is headquartered at Alkmaar in the Netherlands and is a top player in the global market. The company has achieved this position in nearly 30 years and is a leader in environment and quality, ergonomics, and safety. It operates in the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and the U.S. It launched its flagship CycloVac Pro in November 2020. It is a flagship vacuum tanker model and is expected to attract consumers.

4. Vac-con Vacuum Trucks (Green Cove Springs, Florida)

Vac-con Vacuum Trucks is headquartered at Green Cove Springs, Florida is one of the leading vacuum truck companies. The company has manufactured approximately 8,400 customized truck-mounted machines to serve global private and public environmental markets. It plans to launch its next-generation products to improve its offerings. For example, in March 2021, Vac-Con announced the launch of its next-generation trailer-mounted sewer jet unit as an addition to the VecJet portfolio. This launch enabled manufacturers to choose between 750-gallon water capacity, tandem-axle, 375-gallon water capacity, and single-axle with diesel or gas engines.

5. Sewer Equipment Co. (Dixon, Illinois, U.S.)

Sewer Equipment Co is headquartered in Dixon, Illinois, U.S. and was founded in 1941. The company offers a slew of products such as industrial vacuum trucks, hydro excavator trucks, air excavators, combination sewer cleaners, high volume trailers, high pressure, and truck-mounted sewer jetters. It shifted its headquarters from Chadwick, Illinois to Dixon, Illinois (U.S.) in 2013 with approximately 122,000 sq. ft. indoor storage, paved parking, parts, painting, welding, and assembly.

MSC Equipment Inc. was awarded with a dealership from Sewer Equipment Co. in June 2020. It is the finest and oldest equipment supplier in Virginia, North America.

Research shows that rapid urbanization and industrialization is expected to boost the demand for vacuum trucks globally. Its adoption is expected to solve issues related to clogging and cleaning in industries and ensure safe operations. Also, with the rising population, the demand for effective cleaning solutions is expected to increase. This factor is expected to support the demand for these trucks. Sewage management has been a major challenge for several companies. Adopting these trucks shall eliminate waste efficiently and enable industries to work safely and efficiently.