Our  History

Vac-Ex Ltd incorporated

Dump-Ex unit -  Based on a dumper, this in-house developed unit extended range and options of safe excavation techniques that could be offered to our customers.

Kasia moved back to her home country of Poland. Although working mainly for the Civils and Hire division, Kasia helped Vac-Ex Ltd in the very early days and was truly one of 'The Team'.

 Tunnel Vac - Developed & manufactured for a 5 km clean up operation. This process reduced the traditional clean-out time by a third.

Vac-Ex Ltd re-branded ...

AIR-EX Lance – Following its development, this was our first major order following a series of successful trials – Pictured is Andy Cox of Morrison Utilities.

AIR-VAC launched - This model is now superseded by the 2018 AIR-VAC.

AIR-EX Lance – Following extensive trials & testing by National Grid, we receive our letter of acceptance.

New Head Office – Our manufacturing facilities were moved into our new Head Office we shared with the Vac-Ex Hire.

Launch & testing of the Mod-Ex 48 unit – This unit was exported to Ireland to carry out new water meter installs.

Installation of our new training & testing pit at our new head office.

Launch of the Mod-Ex 52's unit – This unit was exported to the Middle East to carry out trial hole works.

Mod-Ex 25 tcw - Launched

Head office disconnects from the main gas supply & relies on both Solar PV and Wood Pellet to power and heat the main offices. On average, our electricity comsumption is so low we feed surplus back to the grid.

Mod-Ex 52 tcw - First unit exported to Australia.

Chief Engineer Mike Ball Retired - Mike was key in developing the first AIR-VAC 1 unit & both the Mod-Ex 25 & 52 units.

Allan Morland appointed as Chief Engineer

Jaume Escoriza our General Manager moved on to pastures new. Jaume was key in further developing the AIR-EX lance & cementing its future.

The prototype T-VAC unit was developed for Scottish Water. This "lady" was called Abbie.

Completed a bespoke order commissioned by our sister Hire company to build a culvert cleaning unit named ‘The Mole’.

Handing over of the first T-VAC (named Quinn) exported to Ireland. 

Fiskal & his team receiving training on their (named ‘KARA') prior to it being shipped to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vincent receiving training on his T-VAC (named 'Layla') prior to it being shipped to Singapore.

Scottish Water winning the ‘Strictly Innovation Awards’ for the implementation & use of the T-VAC.

Vac-Ex Ltd aquires additional space for manufacturing. 

Allan Morland our Chief Engineer retires to Cyprus. Allan played a key role in the development of the T-VAC unit which  laid good foundations for the company to further develop.

Rob Needham is appointed as our Chief Engineer. Rob has been part of the team since 2009 

Star Award - Innovation Finalist for Scottish Waters implementation & use of the T-VAC.

Simon Bedford is appointed as UK Business Development Manager. Simon joins the team bringing experience in Engineering Sales from previous industry roles. 

The T-VAC Track unit is launched offering further off-road  mobility.

Distributor appointed for France 

The new long awaited AIR-VAC 2 track is launched

Distributor appointed for the Netherlands 

Current Vac-Ex team at the No-Dig Live UK Exhibition 

Disributor appointed for Singapore

Highly Commended finalists at the Utility Week Awards 2018 for 'Supply Chain Excellence Award'. https://www.utilityweekawards.co.uk/2018-finalists 

Disributor appointed for Denmark, Ireland, Romania & Australia

Winners at the 'Water Industry Awards 2019' for ' Alliancing and Partnership Initiative of the Year'. This was in recognition of Vac-Ex Ltd working closely with Morrision Plant & Fleet Services, Morrision Utilities & Thames Water helping to make dramatic improvements in efficiency, customer service & overall performance  

https://waterindustryawards.co.uk/2019-winners/

Factory move  - We moved into new premises for our growing business located on the same industrial estate in Thorne, Doncaster

Disributor appointed for Japan

The newly developed second generation 'T-VAC 2' unit is launched. 

https://www.vac-ex.com/equipment/t-vac-track/

No-Dig Live Exhibition 

Safety in Construction Show, Loughborough.

Disributor appointed for New Zealand

Disributor appointed for North Germany

Highways UK Show. The NEC, Birmingham.

2021 team photo taken after our Christmas lunch

Alex Gamble is appointed as our Parts Manager. Alex has been part of the team since 2018, bringing product and parts knowledge from working in the Product Assembly Department.  

Shane Pinkney is appointed as our Trial Hire Manager. Shane has been part of the team since 2017 working in both the Assembly and Parts department.