What Occunomix does

OccuNomix International LLC is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) founded in 1982 and headquartered in Port Jefferson Station, New York. The company specializes in high-visibility safety apparel, heat and cold stress prevention products, flame resistant garments, and ergonomic work gear, serving industrial and infrastructure workforces across North America with primary exposure to railroad, construction, tow truck, forestry/agriculture, and electrical/arc-flash hazardous environments. Its product portfolio spans approximately 459 SKUs covering ANSI/ISEA 107 and CSA Z96-compliant high-visibility vests, shirts, and outerwear; NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, and ASTM F1506-certified flame resistant clothing; evaporative (MiraCool HyperKewl), phase-change (CoolPax), and polymer crystal cooling technology; air-activated warming products (Heat Pax); and a sustainable line manufactured from recycled PET bottles. The company holds proprietary technology including the OCX Patented Segmented Tape, operates sub-brands Utility Pro (premium workwear with 30+ years of major retail presence) and TechNiche (acquired 2018, cooling and heating solutions), and maintains a 30+ year specialization in X-Back high-visibility apparel for rail workers.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining regional field sales representatives covering all US states and Canadian provinces/territories, a dedicated inside sales team serving promotional decorators (ASI, Sage, and PPAi members), wholesale and reseller distribution, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce through occunomix.com with native iOS and Android mobile applications. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales at unit pricing ($11-$35 range for core SKUs), supplemented by custom logo and branding services and quote-based enterprise or bulk contracts. Third-party certifications (ANSI, NFPA, CSA, ASTM, UL) and proprietary fabric and tape technologies form the core of competitive positioning, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, software platform, or recurring subscription revenue model. Leadership comprises President Ned Hickok; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

Occunomix

Legal name

OccuNomix International LLC

Website

https://occunomix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OccuNomix International LLC is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1982 that designs and sells ANSI-compliant high-visibility apparel, flame resistant clothing, and proprietary cooling and warming technologies for railroad, construction, industrial, and utility workers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Visibility (Hi-Vis) Safety Apparel (CRAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel (CRAAALAD), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL)

Keywords

• High visibility apparel
• Safety workwear
• Cooling products
• Flame resistant clothing
• Ergonomic work gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Jefferson Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Apparel Product Sales: One-time purchase model for high visibility safety vests, shirts, jackets, cooling products, warming products, and flame resistant apparel sold directly to consumers and through B2B channels.
2. Custom Logo/Branding Services: In-house custom imprinting and logo services for corporate branding on safety apparel. Order form submission via email with logo customization.
3. Wholesale/Reseller Distribution: Products distributed through resellers, wholesalers, and promotional decorators (ASI, Sage, PPAi members). Regional sales representatives manage distributor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Occunomix designs and manufactures personal safety equipment including high visibility apparel (vests, t-shirts, jackets, rainwear), heat stress prevention products (evaporative cooling vests, phase change cooling), warming products (balaclavas, hand warmers), flame resistant clothing, and ergonomic work gear. The company sells through its own e-commerce site, regional field sales, distributors, and ad specialty/promotional decorator channels across North America, and also offers in-house custom logo/branding services.

Product overview

Occunomix is a safety gear and apparel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered tough safety products. The product line centers on high visibility work apparel (vests, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, rainwear) meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 standards, complemented by specialized cooling products (MiraCool HyperKewl, phase change, evaporative cooling vests and accessories), warming products (balaclavas, beanies, Heat Pax warmers), and flame resistant apparel certified to NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112. The company operates sub-brands including Utility Pro (premium workwear for construction, railroad, and industrial sectors with women's-specific fits) and TechNiche Products (cooling and warming solutions from the 2018 acquisition of TechNiche LLC). The portfolio also includes sustainable workwear made from recycled PET bottles, X-Back apparel designed for rail workers, and ergonomic gear (hard hats, back supports, knee pads). Core technology differentiators include OCX Patented Segmented Tape reflective technology, MiraCool HyperKewl cooling fabric, and phase change cooling systems. The company provides in-house custom logo/branding services and maintains a mobile app for catalog access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Utility Pro: Apparel sub-brand with over 30 years of experience making clothing that lasts. Features style and function with high-quality materials and construction while maintaining affordable prices. Products include high visibility garments specifically designed for women. Featured in major retail stores across the country serving Construction, Tow Truck, Forestry, Agriculture, and Railroad services.
• TechNiche

Products and services

• High Visibility Apparel ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant high visibility safety apparel including vests, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets with reflective tape for industrial workers, road crews, and public safety personnel.
• Cooling Products Heat stress prevention apparel and accessories including MiraCool HyperKewl evaporative cooling vests, phase change cooling vests, wicking and cooling fabrics, polymer crystal cooling, PVA cooling towels, hard hat pads, and neck cooling wraps for industrial workers in hot environments.
• Warming Products Cold weather protection gear including balaclavas, beanies, tube liners, winter liners, Heat Pax air-activated hand and toe warmers, thermal fleece neck gaiters, and flame resistant warming apparel for cold stress prevention.
• Flame Resistant Apparel Flame resistant safety apparel including FR vests, FR t-shirts, FR hoodies, FR bomber jackets, and FR warming accessories dual certified to NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, and ASTM F1506 standards for workers in electrical, welding, and high-heat environments.
• Sustainable Workwear Safety apparel made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET bottles including high visibility vests, t-shirts, beanies, and sweatshirts with a minimum of 12 recycled bottles per garment and 79% less energy required compared to traditional materials.
• TechNiche Products Cooling and warming gear acquired through the 2018 TechNiche LLC acquisition, including CoolPax phase change cooling inserts, MiraCool HyperKewl evaporative cooling fabric products, Heat Pax warming packets, and cooling accessories for industrial and occupational use.
• Utility Pro Products Premium workwear sub-brand with over 30 years of experience including high visibility cooling apparel, birdseye t-shirts, rainwear (jackets and pants), insulated vests, parkas, and women's-specific fit options for construction, tow truck, forestry, agriculture, and railroad services.
• X-Back Apparel Specialized high visibility safety gear with X-Back reflective pattern designed for rail workers to help moving vehicles identify worker direction, including X-Back vests, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and rainwear meeting ANSI and CSA Z96 standards.
• Ergonomic Gear Ergonomic work gear including hard hats with ratchet suspension, chin straps, hard hat covers, back supports, knee pads, wrist aids, gear bags, bump caps, and OccuMitts protective hand wear designed to help workers power through long hours.
• In-House Logo and Branding Service Custom logo imprinting and branding service that allows customers to add company logos, custom designs, and corporate branding to Occunomix safety apparel, ordered via form submission to [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10 hours of cooling relief per soaking with MiraCool HyperKewl technology
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TechNiche LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, OccuNomix acquired TechNiche LLC to enhance customer service capabilities. Both companies are recognized leaders in cooling and heating solutions. The acquisition combined expertise to strengthen commitment to delivering high quality cooling and warming products. TechNiche's innovative products including CoolPax phase change cooling, MiraCool HyperKewl, and Heat Pax are integrated into the OccuNomix product line.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radians: US safety apparel and PPE manufacturer offering hi-vis, FR, cooling, and warming products distributed through industrial and construction channels. Highly comparable to OccuNomix on product portfolio breadth, channel mix (distribution + e-commerce), and target customer verticals.
• National Safety Apparel: Specialist in FR and arc-rated apparel meeting NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, and ASTM F1506 standards. Direct competitor to OccuNomix in FR safety apparel for electrical, welding, and industrial hazard applications.
• ML Kishigo: Specialty US manufacturer of high-visibility safety vests, t-shirts, jackets, and FR apparel sold through safety distributors. Direct overlap with OccuNomix on ANSI/ISEA 107 hi-vis and FR product lines for construction, road, and industrial workers.
• Lakeland Industries: Public company manufacturing protective apparel including FR, hi-vis, and disposable garments for industrial, hazmat, and safety markets. Comparable on regulated safety apparel manufacturing and multi-category product strategy.
• Bulwark Protection: Dedicated FR workwear brand within the VF Corporation portfolio, focused on NFPA 70E/2112 certified apparel. Comparable to OccuNomix's FR line in certification scope, target end-users (electrical, oil & gas, manufacturing), and channel approach through safety distributors.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products): Manufacturer and distributor of PPE including hand protection, hi-vis apparel, and FR clothing sold through industrial distributors. Overlaps with OccuNomix across hi-vis apparel, gloves (OccuMitts), and safety gear categories.
• Tingley Rubber: Specialty manufacturer of protective footwear, rainwear, and workwear sold through industrial distributors. Comparable mid-sized safety apparel specialist competing in adjacent categories like rainwear and protective outerwear.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Large diversified PPE manufacturer offering head-to-toe safety solutions including protective apparel. Comparable as a broad incumbent selling multi-category safety programs to enterprise and government accounts, where OccuNomix competes on specialization.
• Carhartt: Established US workwear brand with broad outerwear, FR, and hi-vis offerings distributed through retail and workwear channels. Larger incumbent competing with OccuNomix's Utility Pro and FR lines but with much broader consumer and lifestyle positioning.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global PPE conglomerate offering a broad portfolio of safety products. While not a direct hi-vis apparel competitor, overlaps with OccuNomix in the broader PPE bundle sold to industrial buyers and overlaps in protective apparel for regulated work environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OccuNomix
• Facebookfacebook.com/OccuNomixINTL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/occunomix-international-llc

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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