VAC-EX Ltd - Design & Manufacture

06/07/2026

Today, we were delighted to welcome Archie to the VAC-EX Service team as he begins his work experience placement.

At VAC-EX.COM - Design & Manufacture, we are passionate about giving young people the opportunity to experience the engineering industry first-hand.

Here's what Archie is looking forward to during his placement:
"I'm looking forward to experiencing the working environment at VAC-EX and learning from the service team. Having the opportunity to get hands-on experience will help me develop practical skills, understand how the machines are maintained, and give me a better insight into what a career in engineering could be like."

A huge thank you to our service team for supporting the next generation of engineers. We hope Archie has fantastic first week.

02/07/2026

Join the safe dig movement.

Our AIR-EX Range are designed and engineered to help teams excavate with confidence.

No more damaged utilities. No more strikes!

Discover how the AIR-EX 2 or the AIR-EX 3 can help you dig safer, and more efficiently. ➡️ https://www.vac-ex.com/equipment/air-ex2/

Every dig matters.

That's why the AIR-EX 2 is engineered to help you excavate with confidence. Designed to reduce the risk of damaging buried utilities, it's changing the way professionals approach excavation.

It's time to Dig Different.

Discover the AIR-EX 2 today ➡️ https://www.vac-ex.com/equipment/air-ex2/

30/06/2026

Happy Birthday to our Managing Director, ! 🎉

Join us in wishing John a fantastic birthday. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and passion, which continue to drive the business forward every day.

We hope you have a brilliant day celebrating with family and friends, and here's to another successful year ahead!

29/06/2026

Congratulations Shane! 💙

CONGRATULATIONS, SHANE!

We're delighted to announce that Shane Pinkney has been promoted to Parts Manager.

Since joining the team, Shane has consistently shown dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering the very best. This promotion is a reflection of the hard work Shane has put in every day.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

25/06/2026

Did VAC-EX.COM - Design & Manufacture help you dig safer?

Share your experience with us.

Your review will help others discover safe, non-destructive excavation solutions and supports our mission to protect underground utilities.

Leave us a review here 👉🏻 https://g.page/r/CQ4j9UsEhIa0EBM/review

22/06/2026

When precision matters, vacuum excavation makes all the difference.

At Hillhead - International quarrying, construction + recycling show, we'll be showcasing how our VAC-EX machines can help contractors work safer, cleaner and more efficiently. From vacuum excavation to non-destructive digging around critical infrastructure.

Hillhead brings together the people and equipment shaping quarrying, construction and recycling industries, making it the ideal place to see the latest innovations in action.

If you're looking for a safer, smarter way to excavate, come and find us. We'll show how VAC-EX helps reduce risk, minimise disruption and keep projects moving.

23rd - 25th June 2026 | Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.

22/06/2026

Innovation has always been about more than developing new equipment. It’s about finding better ways to protect people, safeguard critical infrastructure, and deliver projects with confidence.

At VAC-EX.COM - Design & Manufacture, we believe vacuum excavation is not just a method - it’s a measure of how seriously we take safety, precision, and operational excellence.

That commitment to pushing the industry forward was recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation - one of the UK’s highest honours for business.

As our Managing Director, John Patrick Mee, puts it:
“In operational terms, vacuum excavation is not just a method. It is a measure of how seriously we protect people, assets, and infrastructure."

We're proud of how far we've come, but we're even more excited about what's ahead as we continue to help customers excavate safer, smarter, and with greater confidence.

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at VAC-EX.COM - Design & Manufacture!

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandads, stepdads, and father figures who work hard, support their families, and inspire those around them every day.
Whether you’re spending the day with loved ones or taking a well-earned break, we hope you have a fantastic Father’s Day.

Thank you for everything you do.

19/06/2026

One attachment. Endless possibilities.

The 360-VAC® transforms your excavator into a compact wet and dry vacuum excavation unit, delivering powerful performance where traditional methods fall short.

Safe. Efficient. Built for difficult access and demanding environments, such as rail infrastructure, tree roots, and drainage works.

https://vac-ex.com/equipment/360-vac/

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