Vacuworx founder Bill Solomon named president of global pipeline association
The Tulsa executive becomes the first associate member representative to lead IPLOCA, which represents approximately 240 companies across more than 40 countries.
TULSA, Okla. (OBV) — Bill Solomon, founder and president of Tulsa-based Vacuworx, became the first associate member representative to serve as president of the International Pipe Line and Offshore Contractors Association, known as IPLOCA.
Solomon leads the association’s 2026–27 board. IPLOCA represents approximately 240 companies across more than 40 countries in the energy and pipeline construction industry and celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
The appointment gives the association’s equipment and service suppliers a first in its top leadership position. Associate members provide the machinery, materials, tools, and services used to build, rehabilitate, and maintain pipelines and related facilities.
Bill and Christy Solomon founded Vacuworx in Tulsa in 1999. The company manufactures vacuum lifting equipment used in pipeline construction, utility infrastructure, steel fabrication, concrete handling, and other industries.
