About Us

A Half-Century of Engineering Excellence

VACMASTERS, the leader in Air-Vacuum Excavation, has been a family-owned and operated engineering and manufacturing company for more than fifty years. Frank Jr. and Mike Barone carry on the family enterprise started by Frank Sr. in 1953. Our dedication to excellence over the years has made us the leader in Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems for underground utility locating. The three systems that we design, develop, and manufacture -- the SYSTEM 1000, SYSTEM 3000, and SYSTEM 4000 -- make a 12" x 12" x 5’ hole or deeper, called a pothole, in an average of seven minutes using high pressure air. Potholes are used for exposing underground utilities, environmental soil sampling, and pipeline maintenance. We also manufacture and sell factory-direct mud vacuum systems used in directional boring.

A Modern 20,000 Sq. Ft. Facility on Five Acres

VACMASTERS is located just outside of Denver, Colorado, near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Here, we design, engineer, fabricate, assemble, test, and sell directly to you. Every step of the manufacturing process (including engineering), from receipt and inspection of parts and raw materials to painting, fabricating, final assembly and testing occurs under the guidance and supervision of our skilled craftsmen. Many have been with us for more than two decades. Our total control of the manufacturing process, assures you of total satisfaction with a VACMASTERS system. Click here to take a virtual plant tour.