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Vacuworx International
THEN
*	 Founded in 1999 in Tulsa, Okla., by Bill Solomon and his wife, Christy,
to provide a safer and more efficient way to handle oil and gas pipeline
in the field.
*	 EC 6, the first lifter, had its power source mounted on the rear of the
excavator.
*	 The first self-contained RC Series Vacuum Lifting System, RC 10, was
introduced in 2000, revolutionizing how contractors handle pipe in the field.
*	 By 2007, expanded the RC Series to include 12-, 16- and 20-ton models
designed to make lighter work of heavy-duty jobs.
*	 Also diversified capabilities with the development of flat pads to lift
materials, such as steel plate and concrete slab.
*	 Introduced Versatile MC Series " mini-lifters " in 2009 and 2010, for
contractors who handle smaller-size and lighter-weight material.
*	 In 2014, introduced the proprietary Tough Sea pad seal.
*	 The Octapad Concrete Slab Lifting System, with eight independent
vacuum pads, debuted in 2015.
*	 Also introduced a fully hydraulic RC Series and MC 5 Lifters, and its first
non-vacuum lifting system, the HL Series Barrier Lifter.
NOW
*	 Recognizing that there were more possibilities to utilize vacuum lifting,
Solomon looked beyond oil and gas pipelines to develop handling
solutions for materials such as steel plate, concrete slab and precast.
*	 Launched the first lifters in its line of Compact Equipment Attachments -
the battery-powered PS 1 and hydraulic SL 2 - in 2016.
*	 The CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System followed in 2017.

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*	 In 2018, developed the innovative CC-MP Computer Controlled Multi-Pad
Vacuum Lifting System to handle up to 9 pipe lengths at a time.
*	 Introduced the CC-TT Vacuum Lifting system in 2019 to handle precast,
pre-stressed, double-T concrete beams.
*	 The PHD Portable Heavy Duty Vacuum Lifting System (battery-powered
with remote control) debuted in 2020.
*	 The RC line received significant updates in 2020, including a CAN bus
system to provide real-time diagnostics and a belt drive to drastically
reduce repairs.
*	 Most recently, introduced a new line of modular battery and electric
vacuum lifting systems for in-plant manufacturing applications.
MILESTONES
*	 Vacuworx helped launch the Tulsa Pipeline Expo in 2009 (later renamed
The Pipeline + Energy Expo), an event that showcases and celebrates
Oklahoma-based companies.
*	 In 2010, Solomon created the Eagle Gift Foundation as a way for Vacuworx
to give back to its communities through donations, partnerships and events.
*	 Expanded its global footprint by establishing business operations
in Australia (2010) and Europe (2013).
*	 Earned its ISO Certification for quality management systems in 2014.
*	 Celebrated " 20 Years of Building an Industry " in 2019.
CONNECTIONS
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