Federal Signal Buys Global Vacuum Systems for $29 Million
DOWNERS GROVE – October 29, 2026 -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets and operations of Global Vacuum Systems, Inc. (GVS) for approximately $29 million, adding a custom liquid vacuum tank truck manufacturer to its vacuum truck lineup.
Manufacturing facility accounts for about $15 million of the price
The purchase price includes GVS's manufacturing facility, valued at approximately $15 million. That leaves roughly $14 million for the operating business, which generated net sales of approximately $12 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
GVS adds code and non-code LVT trucks in three materials
Founded in 1985 and based in Navasota, Texas, the family-owned company designs and manufactures custom code and non-code liquid vacuum tank (LVT) trucks. Its units are built in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.