Our History

Fruitland® Manufacturing (Fruitland®) was established in 1957 as Fruitland® Tool and Manufacturing by Helmut Bader. Helmut was a tool and die maker who’s entrepreneurial drive precipitated the formation of Fruitland® to fill a need in the industrial community in Southern Ontario, Canada. Through the years Fruitland® became known for its exceptional work in helping various industries with innovative machining solutions and tool and die making.

Now under the leadership of a successive entrepreneur, President Chris White continues to develop the company to new heights of achievement. Today, Fruitland® remains a world leader in the vacuum pump arena catering to myriad industries requiring high quality and reliable products.

Industries We Serve

Oil & Gas
Septic & Environmental
Industrial & Grease
Agriculture
Military

Timeline

1957

Fruitland® Tool & Manufacturing established by Helmut Bader in his garage in Stoney Creek Ontario – primarily a tool and die shop serving the local steel industry

1961

Acquired property and erected building at present location

1977

Designed and built first vacuum pump

1978

1st major expansion – more than doubled plant size

1978 - 1984

Designed 4 more models of various size pumps 150 to 630 cfm

1981

Design and build bearings for booms

1990

Rod Bader becomes Vice President

2000

Rod Bader becomes President

2001

Acquire neighbouring property and expands facilities

2007

Acquires more property to expand facility

2008

Expand product line to include Eliminator packages

2011

Chris White hired as Vice President

2014

Acquired property and plant across the street more than doubling size

2015

Chris White becomes President, Rod Bader becomes CEO

2019

Fruitland Manufacturing is purchased by Fruvac Ltd. – Chris White, President and CEO.