TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Robert Tipton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Tipton joins the team with decades of knowledge in production and supply chain management, including executive leadership credentials and more than 20 years of experience operating in manufacturing environments.

Born and raised in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area, Tipton is a University of Tulsa Alumni, having completed both his BSBA and MBA there. He has been involved with Tulsa Boys’ Home and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma mentorship programs. Moving forward, Tipton's focus will be on supporting the growth and diversification of Vacuworx's Lifting Systems and the development of business data to support the growing customer base of material handlers.

Vacuworx is a global provider of vacuum lifting equipment and heavy-duty material handling solutions for the oil, gas, pipeline, utility, and road construction industries. With Vacuworx systems you can load, unload, and stage virtually all sizes of concrete, steel, plastic, fiberglass, and cast-iron pipe. Vacuworx offers on-site maintenance and repairs with a full line of parts in stock and available for shipping 365 days a year.