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(Sugar Land, TX – February 29, 2024) Global Aviation Services, LLC, doing business as ProFlo Industries, acquired aviation refueling equipment supplier Garsite and portable restroom vacuum equipment supplier Progress Tank in an equity deal this week. ProFlo Industries is a subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc.

“This acquisition will bring two of the strongest names in the aviation refueling equipment industry together under the Garsite brand,” said Dan Bucaro, President & CEO of PrimeFlight Aviation Services. “Together, we will be able to deliver a wider range of quality refueling and ground service equipment, an expanded inventory of stock equipment and parts, faster turnaround times, a larger maintenance network, and added engineering support.”
Progress Tank has manufactured truck-mounted equipment used in the refined fuel, heating oil, and liquid waste industries, specializing in vacuum and fuel delivery trucks, since 1922. Starting in 1952, Garsite began manufacturing and assembling aircraft refuelers and hydrant dispensers for in-to-plane fueling [...]

5,000 gallon jet refueler with aluminum tank fully baffled, single compartment, overturn protection, 20” manhole with 10” fill opening with emergency pressure/vacuum vents and one 20” inspection manhole.

Chassis – Refueler is built on a conventional cab-chassis, diesel engine, automatic transmission. Power steering. Options include Navistar HV607, Mercedes Benz Atego or Freightliner M2-106 chassis.

Standard Dimensions – 33’L x 102”W x 120”H

PUMP: Centrifugal type, PTO driven, hot shift.
300-600 GPM / 1,135-2,270 LPM.

FILTER/SEPARATOR: 5th Edition Horizontal Filter/Separator – 300 GPM rated with differential pressure gauge, air eliminator, water defense and drain valve. F/S meets API 1581 specifications and qualification procedures for solids and water removal. Filter Monitor is available as an option.

DEADMAN AND PRESSURE CONTROLS: Electrically operated inline deadman/pressure control and shut-off valve provides primary pressure control. Secondary pressure control is regulated by a mechanical hose-end control valve.

METER: One meter, with a large numeral, reset counter, and totalizer, registers in [...]

Garsite has a 2025 Jet/Jet A1 Transfer Cart in stock and available for immediate delivery. New transfer unit with 4″ API coupling to supply aircraft at 200 GPM.

FEATURES INCLUDE: 2025 Jet/Jet A1 Transfer Cart
ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
-200 GPM dispensing system
-3” Gorman Pump
-Diesel engine
-Hydraulic system
-2” Mechanic bypass
-2.5″ Pressure gauge: 0-160 PSI range

Filter System:
-6th Facet filter water separator vessel with included element filters
-Air eliminator and pressure relief valve
-Water detection system
-Inlet and outlet filter shutoff valves
-Millipore fittings upstream and downstream
-Drain at the low point of the filter with spring-return ball valve
-Differential pressure gauge with test valve and shutoff for high differential pressure, per JIG standards

Meter:
-TCS 700 series meter with TCS 3000 electronic register.

Controls:
-3” inline shutoff valve with solenoid actuator
-12-volt electric system

Mobile Fueling Ladder: Sizes range from 42″ to 67″

FEATURES: Foldable ladder with gas spring, fueling platform sized to accommodate up to two fuelers, nozzle holder to fuel, automatic self-closing, safety yellow tow arm, heavy-duty lockable casters, heavy-duty wheels with solid tires and chocks supplied, carbon steel construction, primed and painted one color, safety NFPA 407 decal package, padded top rail, and reflective tape applied.

OPTIONS: The above listed items are specialized for Garsite ground service equipment. All units can be customized to fit your specific requirements. Please contact your Garsite representative for a complete list of available options and configurations.

ASME ‘U’ and ‘R’ Certified Facility

Avgas Refueler with customizable U.S. gallon aluminum tank fully baffled, single compartment, overturn protection, 20” manhole with 10” fill, and pressure vacuum vents.

Chassis – Conventional cab-chassis fully electric, automatic transmission. Diesel and cab-over models are available. (Detailed specifications available upon request.)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS: 17’L x 84”W x 96”H

PUMP: Positive displacement type, PTO driven.

FILTER/MONITOR: 40 GPM / 150 LPM filter/monitor with built-in differential gauge, air eliminator and pressure relief.

METER: One meter, 60 GPM rated with large numeral reset counter and totalizer, registers in “tenth” gallons.
HOSE REEL: Sized for 1½” x 50’ hose, non-ferrous internals, explosion-proof electric rewind motor and auxiliary manual rewind. A shut-off valve is installed immediately upstream of the hose reel.

HOSE: One 1” x 50’ aviation fueling hose with N/R male couplings, certified to API 1529.

NOZZLE: One avgas refueler overwing nozzle with swivel and 100 mesh strainer.

BOTTOM LOADING: Includes a jet level sensor control system [...]

Garsite has a new 500-gallon Towable Avgas Bowser in stock and available for immediate delivery.

FEATURES: Four wheel steerable undercarriage with tongue brake, 500-gallon (1,890 Liter) stainless steel tank, bottom load with high-level shutoff, canister style filter vessel and optional feature of cellular modem. Fully integrated solar-powered system; includes battery for the interlock system.

FILTER / MONITOR: Electric Pump Rated @ 20 GPM (75 LPM) with a direct reading differential pressure gauge, purge valve, pressure relief valve, air eliminator and drain valves. F/M meets EI/IP 6th edition specifications.
PRESSURE CONTROLS: Hose and control valve and pressure
controlling coupler.
METER: TCS Meter w/TCS3000 electronic register head, large numeral reset counter and totalizer, registers in whole U.S. gallons.
FUELING HOSE: Includes Hannay Hose Reel w/50′ API fueling hose and OPW overwing nozzle
PRODUCT TANK: 500-gallon (1,890 Liter) Stainless Steel Tank
GAUGE PANEL: The panel will include a fuel sense pressure gauge, [...]

Avgas Refueler with customizable U.S. gallon aluminum tank fully baffled, single compartment, overturn protection, 20” manhole with 10” fill, and pressure vacuum vents.

Chassis – Conventional cab-chassis fully electric, automatic transmission. Diesel and cab-over models are available. (Detailed specifications available upon request.)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS: 17’L x 84”W x 96”H

PUMP: Positive displacement type, PTO driven.

FILTER/MONITOR: 40 GPM / 150 LPM filter/monitor with built-in differential gauge, air eliminator and pressure relief.

METER: One meter, 60 GPM rated with large numeral reset counter and totalizer, registers in “tenth” gallons.
HOSE REEL: Sized for 1½” x 50’ hose, non-ferrous internals, explosion-proof electric rewind motor and auxiliary manual rewind. A shut-off valve is installed immediately upstream of the hose reel.

HOSE: One 1” x 50’ aviation fueling hose with N/R male couplings, certified to API 1529.

NOZZLE: One avgas refueler overwing nozzle with swivel and 100 mesh strainer.

BOTTOM LOADING: Includes a jet level sensor control system [...]

Garsite has new 7,000-gallon (26,500 liters) Jet refuelers in stock and available for immediate delivery.

FEATURES INCLUDE: Navistar HV607 or Mercedes Benz Atego Chassis, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission
Tank Contents System and Fall Protection.

PUMP: Centrifugal type, PTO driven, hot shift. 300-600 GPM / 1,135-2,270 LPM.

FILTER/SEPARATOR: 5th Edition Horizontal Filter/Separator – 300 GPM rated with differential pressure gauge, air eliminator, water defense and drain valve. F/S meets API 1581 specifications and qualification procedures for solids and water removal. Filter Monitor is available as an option.

DEADMAN AND PRESSURE CONTROLS: Electrically operated inline deadman/pressure control and shut-off valve provides primary pressure control. Secondary pressure control is regulated by a mechanical hose-end control valve.

METER: One meter, with a large numeral, reset counter, and totalizer, registers in whole U.S. gallons.

VENTURI: Sized to compensate for pressure loss.

HOSE REELS: Two reels; one single wrap sized for 2½” x 50’ hose, and one sized for 1½” [...]

Garsite has new 3,000-gallon (11,350 liters) Jet refuelers in stock and available for immediate delivery.

FEATURES INCLUDE: Ford F750 or Freightliner M2-106 4×2 Chassis, Gasoline Engine (Diesel Engine Optional), Automatic Transmission, 3,000 Gallon (11,350 Liter) Stainless Steel Tank.

STANDARD DIMENSIONS: 26’L x 96” W x 116” H

PUMP: Centrifugal type, PTO driven, hot shift. 300 GPM / 1,350LPM.
FILTER/SEPARATOR: Latest edition horizontal filter/separator – 300 GPM rated with differential pressure gauge, air eliminator, water defense and drain valve. F/S meets API 1581 specifications and qualification procedures for solids and water removal.
FLOW METER: One meter, 300 GPM rated and panel mounted TCS 3000 included as standard equipment (options available).
VENTURI: Sized to compensate for pressure loss.
DEADMAN AND PRESSURE CONTROLS: Electrically operated inline deadman/pressure control valve provides primary pressure control. Secondary pressure control is regulated by a mechanical hose-end control valve.
HOSE REELS: Two reels; one single wrap sized for [...]