Ferno Washington

What Ferno Washington does

Ferno-Washington, Inc. (trading as FERNO) is a privately held Wilmington, Ohio-based manufacturer of professional emergency, rescue, mortuary, and patient-handling medical equipment, founded circa 1958 and operating for 65+ years. The company sells powered and manual ambulance cots (POWER X1, POWER X2), the iNX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System, the PRO 28Z chair cot, the Transcend powered stair chair with POWERTraxx, the POWER F2 powered fastening system, and a broad immobilization, splinting, pediatric restraint, oxygen, rescue, and mortuary portfolio — alongside distributed partner products such as the Philips Tempus Pro and the Defibtech Lifeline ARM mechanical CPR device.

Its product platforms are differentiated by proprietary electromechanical subsystems, including the ENDURACharge 36V lithium iron phosphate battery (cited at 113 cycles per 250 lb charge and 40 flights of stairs per charge on Transcend), the CrossLock universal cot fastening system that is interoperable with Stryker antler rails, the X-Frame iNX design, TipRESIST stability (82% more stability at transport height than leading competitor), RAPIDLift (40% faster leg retraction), ERGOFrame, ZFrame advanced positioning, and the ICS Integrated Charging System. Products are engineered to SAE J3027, BS EN-1789, KKK-A-1822, and NFPA 1917 standards, and the parent and key subsidiaries (Australia, Canada, Slovakia, Italia, Traverse Rescue, Spiracle) hold FDA Establishment Registration with ISO certification.

Ferno monetizes through direct enterprise sales to EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, military/aviation medical units, and mortuary service providers, executed by dedicated Sales Consultants with onsite demonstrations and a global distribution footprint spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, and Slovakia. Revenue is supplemented by training (Cot Care Training priced at $2,500 for the first three participants plus $500 per additional participant), in-house financing (loans and leases from $5,000 to $5,000,000 over 1–7 years), multi-tier subscription service plans (Essential, Premium, Battery, Preventative Maintenance), replacement parts through the EMSAR authorized service network, and cooperative-purchasing channels such as the Sourcewell contract (announced 2023-04-18).

Name

Ferno Washington

Legal name

Ferno-Washington, Inc.

Website

https://ferno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ferno-Washington is a privately held, Wilmington, Ohio-based manufacturer of powered and manual ambulance cots, stair chairs, immobilization, splinting, pediatric, rescue, and mortuary equipment for EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, military, aviation, and mortuary service providers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

Keywords

• Emergency medical equipment
• Ambulance cots
• Patient transport systems
• Immobilization devices
• Mortuary equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Ferno generates primary revenue through the sale of medical emergency equipment including powered and manual ambulance cots, stair chairs, stretchers, patient handling equipment, immobilization devices, oxygen equipment, rescue equipment, and mortuary products. Products are sold directly to EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
2. Training Services: Cot Care Training Program provides hands-on training at FERNO facilities or on-site at customer agencies. The program includes 2-year certification, part manuals, technical drawings, and ongoing critical updates. Priced at $2,500 for first 3 participants and $500 for each additional participant.
3. Equipment Financing: FERNO Financing Services provides financing options including loans, finance leases, and operating leases ranging from $5,000 to $5,000,000 with terms from 1 to 7 years, enabling customers to spread payments while potentially taking advantage of tax benefits.
4. Service Agreements: Extended warranty and service plans including Essential and Premium service plans covering parts, labor, travel, and preventative maintenance for power stretchers and equipment.
5. Replacement Parts: Replacement parts and accessories sold through authorized service providers (EMSAR) for maintenance and repair of existing equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ferno-Washington manufactures and distributes professional emergency medical, mortuary, and healthcare equipment including powered and manual ambulance cots, stair chairs, stretchers, immobilization devices, splints, oxygen equipment, and rescue tools. Products are sold directly to EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, military, aviation medical services, and mortuary service providers through a dedicated sales consultant network and authorized service partners.

Product overview

Ferno Washington offers a comprehensive portfolio of emergency medical services (EMS) equipment organized into distinct product lines. The core offerings include powered ambulance cots (POWER X1, POWER X2) and the iNX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System, which feature powered lifting and loading capabilities. The PRO 28Z Chair Cot and Transcend Stair Chair with POWERTraxx address patient handling in various transport scenarios. Immobilization products include the XT Pro carbon fibre backboard, Scoop EXL stretcher, K.E.D. and K.E.D. Pro extrication devices, and head immobilizers. Splinting solutions encompass vacuum splints, air splints, traction splints, and vacuum mattresses. Pediatric-specific products include Pedi Mate+, NeoMate, and KangooFix restraint systems. Emergency bags, rescue litters, bariatric solutions like the Manta Rescue Aid, and cardiac monitoring equipment (Lifeline ARM, Tempus Pro) complete the portfolio. The products share common design principles of durability, patient safety, and provider injury prevention, with notable cross-compatibility between certain FERNO and Stryker fastening systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FERNO Group Companies: Ferno and its subsidiary brands including Traverse Rescue and Spiracle

Products and services

• POWER X2 Ambulance Cot A powered ambulance cot with cross-compatible design that works with FERNO POWER F2, PRO F1, and Stryker loading and fastening systems. Features hose-free actuator design, Integrated Charging System, and SceneBright LED lighting technology for EMS agencies and ambulance services.
• POWER X1 Ambulance Cot A powered ambulance cot with 700 lb unassisted lift capacity, featuring ENDURACharge battery technology providing 113 cycles per charge and tested to 10+ years of service life. Cross-compatible with FERNO and Stryker fastening systems for EMS operations.
• iNX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System An integrated powered patient transport and loading system with dual powered actuators lifting up to 700 lb. Features automatic high-speed extend and retract, chair positioning, 360-degree locking swivel wheels, and X-Frame design for EMS and ambulance services.
• PRO 28Z Chair Cot A chair cot with ZFrame Advanced Positioning that transforms from cot to chair for navigating tight spaces. SAE J3027 compliant with iNLINE Fastening System and 68% more tip resistance than competitive products in seated position.
• Transcend Stair Chair with POWERTraxx A powered stair chair with electronically-controlled motor and direct drive transmission for transporting patients up to 550 lb up and down stairs. Available with ENDURACharge 36V or Milwaukee 28V lithium-ion battery options for EMS and rescue use.
• POWER F2 Fastening System A powered fastening system with power drive technology for lifting, loading, and unloading patients at the touch of a button. Features 700 lb lift capacity, CrossLock universal compatibility, and SceneBright LED lighting for ambulance fleets.
• Scoop EXL Stretcher A radiolucent scoop stretcher that eliminates dangerous log-rolls during patient immobilization, designed for extrication and evacuation scenarios in EMS operations.
• XT Pro Carbon-Fiber Backboard A revolutionary half-size carbon fibre backboard designed for rapid extrication and spinal immobilization in confined spaces. Weighs 4.4 lb with 352.7 lb load limit, is 100% radiolucent, and enables car extrication in under 20 seconds.
• Model 125 K.E.D. (Kendrick Extrication Device) A torso, head, and neck immobilization device for extricating patients from auto accidents and confined spaces. Features two-part wrap-around design with horizontal flexibility and vertical rigidity for EMS extrication use.
• K.E.D. Pro Kendrick Extrication Device An enhanced Kendrick Extrication Device with features for confined space rope-rescue techniques. Features one-piece leg strap for rope connection, wider rigid spinal panel, and 550 lb general use load limit.
• Model 449 WizLoc Cervical Collar A universal cervical collar fitting patients from ages two to adult with adjustable 3-position occipital support and self-centering mandibular support for quick spinal immobilization.
• Model 445 Universal Head Immobilizer A lightweight head immobilizer with two PVC plastic-coated closed-cell foam head supports, universal attachment base, and head straps conforming to the patient's forehead for EMS immobilization.
• Model 455 HeadHugger Head Immobilizer A single-use head immobilization device made of lightweight water-resistant radiolucent corrugated plastic with independent support panels and hook-and-loop fasteners for spinal immobilization.
• Pedi Mate + Pediatric Restraint System A pediatric restraint system compatible with adult ambulance cots, designed for safe transport of children from 3.5 to 100 pounds.
• NeoMate Pediatric Restraint System A pediatric restraint system designed for safe transport of young patients, compatible with standard ambulance cots.
• KangooFix Neonatal Restraint System A neonatal restraint system for safe transport of newborn patients during emergency medical situations.
• Model 132 Manta Rescue Aid A versatile rescue and transfer sheet for bariatric patient transport up to 800 lb. Fire retardant with drainage holes and storage pockets for EMS and rescue operations.
• Model AS-190 Vacuum Splint Kit A vacuum splint kit for extremity immobilization with durable vinyl-coated nylon splints that mold around injured areas. Includes small, medium, and large splints with vacuum pump for EMS fracture care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% more tip resistance than leading competitor
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sourcewell Cooperative Equipment ProcurementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2023Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing program that helps government agencies, schools, and nonprofits save time and money on equipment procurement. Ferno participates in Sourcewell cooperative purchasing, allowing eligible organizations to purchase FERNO equipment through pre-negotiated contracts, streamlining the procurement process and ensuring competitive pricing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Spencer Italia: Spencer is an Italian manufacturer of emergency and rescue medical equipment (stretchers, chairs, immobilization) serving primarily the European market — comparable in product mix to Ferno but focused on European geography.

Direct peers

• ZOLL Medical (Asahi Kasei): ZOLL manufactures defibrillators, CPR devices, and EMS monitoring equipment sold to the same EMS and fire department customers that buy Ferno stretchers and immobilization products.
• Laerdal Medical: Laerdal is a global emergency care and resuscitation company producing CPR training manikins, suction devices, and patient handling equipment that overlaps with Ferno's EMS, training, and resuscitation accessory offerings.
• Allied Healthcare Products: Allied Healthcare Products manufactures medical gas equipment, resuscitation devices, and emergency medical products sold to EMS and hospital customers — a comparable peer in resuscitation and oxygen product categories.
• Stryker: Stryker is the dominant manufacturer of powered ambulance cots (Power-PRO XT), powered loading systems (Power-LOAD), and stair chairs — directly competing with Ferno's POWER X1/X2, iNX, and Transcend product lines in the same EMS customer base.

Others

• Bound Tree Medical: Bound Tree is a major US distributor of EMS supplies and equipment, serving many of the same fire and EMS customers that Ferno sells to directly, making it a channel partner/competitor in EMS procurement.

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest privately held medical device and supply manufacturers/distributors, with a broad EMS and patient handling portfolio that competes with Ferno on scale and distribution breadth.
• Hillrom (now part of Baxter): Hillrom/Baxter manufactures hospital stretchers, patient transport equipment, and broader medical device portfolios. It competes with Ferno's hospital/clinical stretcher lines as a broad incumbent across the patient handling category.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss manufactures durable medical equipment including stretchers, wheelchairs, and patient handling products, competing with portions of Ferno's portfolio across broader healthcare channels.

Emerging players

• Ambu: Ambu is a Danish medical device company specializing in single-use endoscopy, anesthesia, and patient monitoring products. It intersects with Ferno's airway/suction and EMS segments as a growing single-use specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCS7DHBGR6TwNGHT_vNjZmGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/fernojp
• Xx.com/fernoems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferno-washington-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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