Federal Signal Expands Vacuum Truck Portfolio by Acquiring Global Vacuum Systems
The acquired business generated approximately $12 million in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Federal Signal (FSS) completed the acquisition of substantially all Global Vacuum Systems assets and operations for approximately $29 million.
The purchase price includes approximately $15 million for GVS's manufacturing facility. Based in Navasota, Texas, GVS manufactures custom liquid vacuum tank trucks and generated net sales of approximately $12 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Federal Signal said the acquisition expands manufacturing capacity and its presence in the code liquid vacuum tank truck market, a sub-segment it describes as currently underserved for the company.
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- Minor pointCompleted GVS acquisition adds a business with approximately $12 million in net sales for 2025.
- Minor pointManufacturing capacity and code liquid vacuum tank truck presence expand, Federal Signal said.
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- Minor pointApproximately $29 million purchase price includes approximately $15 million for GVS's manufacturing facility.
Key Figures
- Purchase price
- approximately $29 million
- Acquisition of substantially all GVS assets and operations
- Manufacturing facility purchase
- approximately $15 million
- Included in the acquisition purchase price
- Net sales
- approximately $12 million
- GVS, year ended December 31, 2025
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"GVS expands our presence in the code LVT truck market, a currently underserved sub-segment of the vacuum truck market for Federal Signal," said Jennifer L. Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Signal. "The acquisition expands our manufacturing capacity and complements our existing vacuum truck portfolio, further strengthening the capabilities and market reach of our Vactor, TRUVAC, Guzzler, and Westech brands."
GVS generated net sales of approximately
About Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
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How much did Federal Signal pay to acquire Global Vacuum Systems?
Federal Signal acquired substantially all GVS assets and operations for approximately $29 million, including approximately $15 million for its manufacturing facility.
Why did Federal Signal acquire Global Vacuum Systems?
Federal Signal said the acquisition expands manufacturing capacity and its presence in the code liquid vacuum tank truck market, a currently underserved sub-segment for the company, while complementing its existing vacuum truck portfolio.