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.

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.

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