Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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South El Monte, California
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Since 1954
VACCO Industries designs and manufactures specialty valves, metal filters, and precision fluid-control products. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in South El Monte, California, it employs roughly 200-500 people with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBC Bearings Incorporated following a July 2025 acquisition, and it serves space, defense, commercial, industrial, medical, and semiconductor markets.
Vacco Industries at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1954
Headquarters
South El Monte, California
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
3
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
3
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
The Bahamas · Germany · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Vacco Industries.
What this tells a buyer
The company completed its acquisition by RBC Bearings Incorporated on July 21, 2025, after ESCO Technologies announced its divestiture of VACCO Industries on the same date.
VACCO holds ISO 9001, AS9100, and Nadcap certifications and produces specialty valves and regulators, filtration products, and precision etched parts.
Its listed industries include automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, plumbing-hardware, and industrial equipment.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
72 years in operation (founded 1954).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
VACCO Industries designs and manufactures specialty valves, metal filters, and precision fluid-control products. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in South El Monte, California, it employs roughly 200-500 people with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBC Bearings Incorporated following a July 2025 acquisition, and it serves space, defense, commercial, industrial, medical, and semiconductor markets.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1954 |
Headquarters | South El Monte, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Vacco Industries makes
VACCO holds ISO 9001, AS9100, and Nadcap certifications and produces specialty valves and regulators, filtration products, and precision etched parts.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Tooling, Aluminum, Steel, Bearing, Welding, Adhesive (source: vacco.com).
Certifications
Vacco Industries is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The company completed its acquisition by RBC Bearings Incorporated on July 21, 2025, after ESCO Technologies announced its divestiture of VACCO Industries on the same date. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including The Bahamas · Germany · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-09-05 — Valve, Vent - and Other Replacement Parts — $8.9M | DEPT OF DEFENSE | FedOps (fedops.com)
2026-04-10 — Targeted News Service (targetednews.com)
2025-09-24 — RBC Bearings’ VACCO Industries: History & Countercyclical Expansion into Space | RBC | RBC Bearings | Interview | In Practise (inpractise.com)
2025-07-21 — RBC Bearings Incorporated Completes Acquisition of VACCO Industries | RBC Bearings Inc (rbcbearings.com)
2025-07-21 — ESCO Completes Divestiture Of VACCO Industries | ESCO Technologies Inc. (escotechnologies.com)
2025-05-20 — RBC Bearings Announces Agreement to Acquire VACCO Industries from ESCO Technologies | RBC Bearings Inc (rbcbearings.com)
Facilities
Vacco Industries is headquartered in South El Monte, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Oxford, Connecticut — escotechnologies.com
Company details
Its listed industries include automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, plumbing-hardware, and industrial equipment. Vacco Industries was founded in 1954, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in South El Monte, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 72 years in operation (founded 1954). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vacco Industries make?
VACCO Industries designs and manufactures specialty valves, metal filters, and precision fluid-control products. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in South El Monte, California, it employs roughly 200-500 people with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBC Bearings Incorporated following a July 2025 acquisition, and it serves space, defense, commercial, industrial, medical, and semiconductor markets.
Where is Vacco Industries headquartered?
Vacco Industries is headquartered in South El Monte, California (10350 Vacco Street, South El Monte, California, 91733).
When was Vacco Industries founded?
Vacco Industries was founded in 1954.
How big is Vacco Industries?
Vacco Industries has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Vacco Industries hold?
Vacco Industries lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Vacco Industries import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3 inbound shipments for Vacco Industries, with top origins including The Bahamas · Germany · Italy.
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