Vactor Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation and manufacturer of sewer and catch basin cleaners and vacuum excavators,  introduced TRUVAC, a brand of vacuum excavator trucks designed specifically to satisfy the safe-digging requirements of businesses or organizations that locate and verify underground utility lines and pipes.

The TRUVAC brand will focus on vacuum excavation, while the Vactor brand will continue to focus on equipment solutions for cleaning and maintaining sewers and catch basins.

The TRUVAC product line includes the versatile Paradigm sub-compact vacuum excavator, the Prodigy vacuum excavator that offers power and performance in a smaller footprint, and the HXX series of full-sized vacuum excavators designed to tackle the biggest digging projects.

“The TRUVAC brand is new, but the products, technology and quality are well established by the Vactor brand, which enjoys an iconic status in the world of vacuum technology,” said Sam Miceli, vice president and general manager of Vactor Manufacturing, Inc. “Vactor Manufacturing, Inc., brings to the brand more than 100 years of operator-focused innovation excellence, more than 50 years of experience building equipment that combines high-pressure water and vacuum technology, and more than 20 years of experience manufacturing vacuum excavators.”

An expansive network of dealers has been carefully selected to sell TRUVAC machines across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, a team of dedicated, experienced sales managers, product management, service/support personnel, and marketing staff is concentrating on the growth, expansion, and operations of the TRUVAC brand. The team is based at Vactor Manufacturing, Inc.’s headquarters and production facilities in Streator, where TRUVAC machines are built.