About Us
A Full Service Vacuum Pump & Blower Facility
At Great Lakes Vacuum, we specialize in the sale and service of industrial vacuum pumps and blowers, serving customers worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a leading provider of repair, rebuild, remanufacturing, and testing services in the industry. We are also one of the largest suppliers of vacuum pump and blower PARTS, including KITS for minor and major rebuilds, and OILS/LUBES/FLUIDS.
In our nearly 20,000 square foot facility, located just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, we are fully equipped to handle every step of the rebuild process, from inspection and teardown, to paint removal, rebuilding, testing, and final professional painting and delivery. In 2025, we expanded by acquiring an adjacent building, nearly identical to our first, to accommodate our continued growth and enhance our capabilities.
Fully Stocked Warehouse
By using modern accounting and inventory processes, we efficiently stock the parts, kits, and lubricants, to ensure they are readily available. At Great Lakes Vacuum, we are equipped to meet nearly all vacuum pump or blower needs on the same day that you place your order. We ensure that our most popular items are always in stock and available for same day shipping.
We offer KITS for both minor and major rebuilds. If a kit is not listed as available in our website shopping cart, we will custom make it to order for immediate shipping.
We also provide a wide range of OILS, LUBRICANTS, and FLUIDS for most pumps and blowers, including diffusion pumps.
Our pump oils are mainly sold in 5-gallon containers or 55-gallon drums, with our most popular oil sales options being F-Lube, G-Lube, H-Lube, and FP-Lube.
Diffusion Pump Fluids are available in smaller quantities, primarily in gallon and liter sizes.
Special Requirements
If your requirements extend beyond the parts or lubricants we have on our shelves, we have relationships with most of the industrial vacuum equipment OEMs to meet any rebuild or part needs that you may have. Give us a call or send us the details of the piece of equipment you are repairing or need repaired and we will do the research in order to provide you a quote. The same goes for lubricants; we can provide OEM or aftermarket lubricants for any vacuum pump or blower.
Experienced Staff
Our knowledgeable staff is ready to take your call or answer your email should you have any questions or need to place an order.
Great Lakes Vacuum has been owned and operated by Drew Johnson for over 20 years. Drew began his career by learning all facets of vacuum pump and booster rebuilds, as well as understanding the associated unique processes and applications. Over the years, he has focused on working closely with clients. With a passion for problem-solving, he offers valuable recommendations, coupled with exceptional, best-in-class customer service, earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry. Over the years, we have developed a dynamic team committed to pride-of-work and exceptional customer service.
We have a better everyday attitude pursuing continued education whenever possible. We would love to learn about your unique process or lend our experience to your situation. Let us know how we can help!
Great Lakes Vacuum was established in 2005.