What Sechrist Industries, Inc. does

Sechrist Industries, Inc. is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1973 by Ron Sechrist and headquartered at 4225 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, California. The company specializes in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) equipment and respiratory support products, with its core product line being the H-Series Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers (Models 3300H, 3600H, and 4100H), the latter described as the largest diameter monoplace chamber commercially available. Complementary offerings include precision air/oxygen gas mixers (blenders) for ECMO and general respiratory applications, low-profile patient transport stretchers, MTI podiatry and wound care chairs, and digital add-ons including the eHEAL electronic treatment logging system and the Sechrist Cloud information tracking platform.

Name

Sechrist Industries, Inc.

Legal name

Sechrist Industries, Inc.

Website

https://sechristusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sechrist Industries is a privately held Anaheim, California-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1973 that designs, produces, and services hyperbaric oxygen chambers, air/oxygen gas mixers, patient stretchers, and wound care chairs for hospitals, clinics, and veterinary practices across more than 172 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Equipment (Oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, Nebulizers) (HSABAKAD)

Keywords

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Monoplace hyperbaric chambers
• Air oxygen gas mixers
• Medical device manufacturing
• Hyperbaric chamber service

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers: Sale of monoplace hyperbaric chambers including H-Series models (3300H, 3600H, 4100H), certified pre-owned chambers, and ancillary equipment. New chambers and CPO units are sold directly through field sales with installation and on-site inservice training included.
2. Air/Oxygen Gas Mixers (Blenders): Sale of precision gas mixing devices for respiratory support, available in high-flow and low-flow configurations for clinical applications including ECMO and general respiratory therapy.
3. Service and Maintenance Programs: Annual preventative maintenance, Total Care and Total Care Plus extended warranty programs, on-site repair services, PVHO-2 maintenance inspections, chamber overhauls, and tune-ups. Service programs are certified to FDA Quality System Regulations.
4. Chamber Tune-Up and Overhaul Services: 10-year tune-up services including cleaning, part replacement, rebuilding, recalibration, and performance testing. Factory or on-site overhaul programs with six-month warranty.
5. Respiratory Service School and Training: Hands-on training programs for Air/Oxygen Gas Mixer servicing, 2-year overhaul services at Anaheim facility with free loaners available, and purchase of test stands and tools for technicians.
6. Onsite Inservice Training: Standard and advanced onsite training programs for hyperbaric chamber operators, approved for NBDHMT continuing education credits. Includes certification of completion.
7. MTI Chair Service Program: Comprehensive servicing for MTI Podiatry and Wound Care Chairs including inspection, cleaning, mechanical repairs, electronic actuator testing, replacement parts, and annual maintenance plans.
8. Sechrist University Education: Educational platform offering HBOT introductory courses, indications modules, door lock indicator training, and competency programs for healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sechrist Industries designs, manufactures, and services monoplace hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers, including the H-Series (Models 3300H, 3600H, and the world's largest diameter 4100H), air/oxygen gas mixers/blenders for respiratory and ECMO support, low-profile patient transport stretchers, and MTI podiatry/wound care chairs. The company also sells certified pre-owned chambers and offers recurring Total Care and Total Care Plus extended warranty, PVHO-2 inspections, 10-year tune-ups, and onsite inservice training through Sechrist University.

Product overview

Sechrist Industries is a medical device manufacturer specializing in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) equipment and respiratory support products. The product portfolio is organized around a platform-plus-modules architecture, with H-Series Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers (Models 3300H, 3600H, 4100H) as the core product line, complemented by Air/Oxygen Gas Mixers/Blenders for precision oxygen delivery, Patient Transport Stretchers for mobility, and MTI Chairs for examination/treatment. Add-on software modules include eHEAL for automated treatment logging and Sechrist Cloud for hyperbaric information tracking. The ecosystem is supported by an extensive ancillary accessories portfolio (IV Pass Thru Kits, mattresses, positioning pads, monitoring systems), Sechrist University for training, and service programs (Total Care, Total Care Plus, Onsite Inservice, PVHO-2 Maintenance). The company holds ISO 13485:2016, CE (Directive 93/42), and MDSAP certifications, and operates exclusively in business-to-business medical device markets without consumer-facing products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sechrist University: Educational platform offering training and educational resources for healthcare professionals in hyperbaric medicine, including courses on HBOT indications, chamber safety, and operation.
• eHEAL
• Sechrist Cloud
• MTI

Products and services

• H-Series Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber (Model 3300H) Monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber with a 33-inch interior diameter, supporting patient weights up to 500 lbs standard with optional 700 lbs upgrade. Features the space-saving gurney storage system, low-profile design, built-in antimicrobial protection, single-handed door lock, and adjustable stretcher. Sold to hospitals, wound care clinics, and hyperbaric medicine facilities.
• H-Series Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber (Model 3600H) Monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber with a 36-inch interior diameter, the most popular H-Series model, supporting patient weights up to 700 lbs as standard. Includes the gurney storage system, low-profile design, antimicrobial protection, single-handed door lock, two-way communication, and critical care respiratory support with integrated ventilators.
• H-Series Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber (Model 4100H) The world's largest diameter monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber at 41-inch interior diameter, supporting bariatric patients up to 700 lbs. Flagship H-Series product featuring the gurney storage system, antimicrobial protection, single-handed door lock, two-way communication, and integrated critical care ventilator support. Launched in 2014.
• Certified Pre-Owned Hyperbaric Chambers Refurbished H-Series monoplace hyperbaric chambers meeting Sechrist's stringent certification standards, offering significant cost savings versus new retail pricing. Backed by a 90-day limited warranty and eligible for Total Care extended maintenance programs. For hospitals, wound care clinics, and hyperbaric facilities seeking lower-capital entry points.
• Air/Oxygen Gas Mixer (Blender) Model 3500CP-G Low-flow air/oxygen gas mixer engineered for ECMO and heart-lung bypass applications, with ±3% accuracy, maximum flow of 40 lpm at 60% FiO2 and 50 psig. Includes trade-in program for units near 20 years of service. For critical care and ICU respiratory support.
• Air/Oxygen Gas Mixers (Blenders) Models 3600/3601 High-flow air/oxygen gas mixers for general clinical applications. Model 3600 provides pole mounting and Model 3601 wall mounting, both with ±3% accuracy and maximum flow of 100 lpm. Sold to hospitals and respiratory therapy programs requiring general respiratory support.
• Air/Oxygen Gas Mixers Models 20457/20459 Low-flow air/oxygen gas mixers for general clinical applications with ±3% accuracy. Model 20457 is wall-mounted and Model 20459 is pole-mounted, providing flexible installation for hospitals and clinics.
• Low Profile Patient Transport Stretcher Low-profile hydraulic transport stretcher with adjustable backrest up to 90 degrees, one-step locking mechanism on all four sides, and accessories including IV pole, O2 tank holder, and side rails. Designed to reduce fall-related injuries and support patient transport in hospitals and clinical environments.
• MTI Podiatry and Wound Care Chairs (Models 527/527W and 529/529W) Patient examination and treatment chairs designed for podiatry and wound care applications. Models 528/529W comply with ADA standards. Available new or as certified pre-owned units for podiatry clinics, wound care centers, and outpatient facilities.
• Total Care Program 12-month extended warranty agreement covering all recommended annual preventative maintenance, unlimited service visits, and telephone/email support with trained technicians. Certified to FDA Quality System Regulations and designed for hospitals, clinics, and hyperbaric facilities operating Sechrist chambers.
• Total Care Plus Program Extended warranty program for Sechrist hyperbaric chambers over 10 years old or 10,000 cycles. Includes all Total Care benefits plus industry-required PVHO-2 inspections to extend service life up to 20 years or 20,000 cycles. For facilities seeking to extend chamber longevity with regulatory-compliant maintenance.
• Chamber Tune-Ups and Overhaul Services Comprehensive 10-year chamber tune-up services including cleaning, part replacement, rebuilding, recalibration, and performance testing, delivered at the Anaheim facility or on-site with a six-month warranty. Includes new 3-way valve, door gasket, master valve, pressure relief valves, and 10 Year Tune-Up Verification Certificate. For owners of Sechrist hyperbaric chambers.
• PVHO-2 Maintenance Services Regulatory maintenance services including Ten-Year Life Extension Viewport Inspection and Maintenance Viewport Inspection (MVI) for acrylic cylinder compliance under ASME PVHO-2. For hospitals and clinics operating Sechrist chambers that require regulatory viewport inspection.
• Onsite Inservice Training Onsite training programs for hyperbaric chamber operators including Standard Inservice (half-day) and Advanced Inservice with Written Competencies (two full days, limited to 4 staff per instructor). Approved for NBDHMT continuing education credits and including certification of completion. For hospitals, clinics, and hyperbaric medicine facilities.
• MTI Chair Service Program Comprehensive servicing for MTI Podiatry and Wound Care Chairs including inspection, cleaning, mechanical repairs, electronic actuator testing, replacement parts, and annual maintenance plans. For podiatry and wound care clinics operating MTI chair equipment.
• Air/Oxygen Gas Mixer Service School and 2-Year Overhaul Hands-on training program for Air/Oxygen Gas Mixer servicing plus 2-year overhaul services performed at the Anaheim facility, with free loaners provided during service. Includes purchase of test stands and tools for technicians. For biomedical engineers and clinical technicians maintaining Sechrist gas mixers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,800 hyperbaric chambers installed in the USA alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SGS Belgium N.V.coreOthersEuropean Notified Body providing regulatory certification services. Located at SGS House, Noorderlaan 87, 2030 Antwerp, Belgium. Performs quality system audits and certification for Sechrist products entering the European market under MDR requirements.
• Obelis s.a.coreOthersEuropean Authorized Representative (EAR) located in Brussels, Belgium. Acts as Sechrist's regulatory representative within the EU under Medical Device Directive 93/42/ECC, representing the manufacturer before regulatory authorities.
• Obelis UK LtdcoreOthersUK Responsible Person providing regulatory representation for the UK market post-Brexit. Located in Henley-On-Thames, United Kingdom. Ensures compliance with UK medical device regulations.
• Obelis Swiss GMBHcoreOthersSwiss Authorized Representative providing regulatory representation for the Swiss market. Located in Baar, Switzerland. Manages compliance with Swiss medical device regulations.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 100 domestic and international distributors supporting the installed base of 2,800+ chambers across 172 countries. Distributors provide local sales, installation support, and service coordination for Sechrist products.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)coreOthersStandards organization governing Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy (PVHO). Sechrist manufactures acrylic and metal hyperbaric chamber pressure vessels to ASME PVHO and NFPA codes and standards. Company maintains ASME pressure vessel manufacturer qualification.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreOthersStandards organization for fire and life safety. Sechrist chambers comply with NFPA Healthcare Facilities Code 99 requirements including Class B chamber grounding standards and safety protocols.
• Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS)coreOthersPremier research institute establishing approved indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. UHMS-approved indications guide clinical use of Sechrist chambers including air/gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, crush injuries, decompression sickness, wound healing, and thermal burns.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Environmental Tectonics Corporation: Public U.S. company (ETC) that designs and manufactures hyperbaric chambers alongside its other simulation and sterilization lines. ETC's hyperbaric division competes head-to-head with Sechrist in monoplace and multiplace chambers for hospital and military customers.
• OxyHeal Health Group: U.S. provider of hyperbaric oxygen therapy systems and clinical/wound-care services. OxyHeal overlaps with Sechrist on chamber equipment sales and competes in the operator/services segment, especially for wound-care and offshore/diving indications.
• Fink Engineering: Australian designer and manufacturer of clinical hyperbaric chambers (monoplace and multiplace). Fink is a direct equipment competitor to Sechrist, particularly across Asia-Pacific markets and for tertiary hospital projects.
• HAUX-Life-Support: German engineering firm specializing in hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers for medical, diving, and tunnel applications. HAUX is a direct peer in large-diameter and multiplace chamber systems, especially in European and Middle Eastern markets.
• Perry Baromedical: U.S.-based manufacturer of monoplace and multiplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Perry competes directly with Sechrist across hospital, wound-care, and clinic channels and is one of the primary U.S. rivals for new chamber sales and service contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Drägerwerk: Global medical and safety technology company with anesthesia workstations, ventilators, and medical gas delivery systems. Dräger overlaps with Sechrist's air/oxygen mixer/blender line and competes broadly in ICU respiratory and gas-mixing equipment.
• GCE Group: European manufacturer of gas control equipment including medical gas regulators, valves, and blending devices. GCE competes in the same precision gas-mixing/blender category as Sechrist's mixer/blender product line, though with a broader industrial-medical portfolio.
• Penlon: U.K.-based manufacturer of anesthesia delivery systems, vaporizers, and medical gas mixing equipment. Penlon overlaps directly with Sechrist's air/oxygen blender franchise for operating room and ICU gas delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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