HART Health

What HART Health does

HART Health is a Seattle-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial first aid kits and immediate care medical supplies, in continuous operation since 1974. The company sells a proprietary, branded portfolio anchored by ten sub-branded adhesive bandage lines (AquaFlex waterproof, BlisterFlex hydrocolloid, BluTec and FoamTec metal-detectable for food processing, BluFlex high-visibility, LiteFlex, UltraFlex, Tufflex, UltraLite, and Sheer) targeted at distinct industrial use cases including food processing detection, waterproofing, heavy-duty industrial adhesion, and discreet everyday wear. Beyond bandages, HART distributes wound care consumables (gauze, dressings, tapes, closures, cold/heat therapy), unit-dose OTC pharmaceuticals, EMS and trauma products, diagnostic and surgical instruments, infection control and PPE, and orthopedic supports and braces. Many products meet OSHA and ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 Class A/B standards, and the company offers industry-specific kit configurations for contractors, food service, forestry, marine, oil and gas, heat stress, general workplace, and EMS use cases.

HART Health operates a dual go-to-market: direct e-commerce at harthealth.com for SMB and individual buyers (pay-as-you-go unit pricing, no subscription), and a national HART Distributor Network of top-tier distribution partners for enterprise reach, supplemented by an Onsite Service offering for direct account management. The company employs 11-50 people, is privately held with no disclosed parent, funding, or M&A history, and operates exclusively in the United States. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of AI/ML capability, patents, or third-party certifications beyond compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.

Name

HART Health

Legal name

HART Health

Website

https://harthealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HART Health is a Seattle-based, family of branded industrial first aid and wound care products founded in 1974, selling through direct e-commerce and a national distributor network to contractors, food processors, marine, oil and gas, forestry, and general workplace customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial First Aid and Medical Supplies

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAMAB

First Aid & Wound Care (Bandages, Dressings, Antiseptics, Burn Care)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Health & Hygiene OTC Consumer Goods (First Aid, Oral Care, Personal Health)

SECONDARYHLAIADAM

First Aid & Wound Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals/Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines

SECONDARYCRAOAHAE

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

SECONDARYHLAHADAM

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Surgical Instruments, Endoscopy & OR Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial first aid supplies
• Wound care products
• First aid kits
• Medical supplies
• Workplace safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tukwila

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Direct Product Sales: HART Health generates revenue through direct sales of first aid supplies, wound care products, medications, EMS products, instruments, and medical supplies via their e-commerce website. Products are sold in various quantities (boxes, units) to businesses and consumers.
2. Distribution Partner Sales: Revenue is generated through sales to customers via their national network of distribution partners who resell HART Health products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HART Health manufactures and distributes industrial first aid kits and immediate care medical supplies through proprietary branded product lines. The portfolio spans specialized adhesive bandages (AquaFlex waterproof, BlisterFlex hydrocolloid, BluTec and FoamTec metal-detectable, UltraFlex and Tufflex heavy-duty, LiteFlex, UltraLite, Sheer, BluFlex), wound care supplies (gauze, dressings, tapes, closures, cold/heat therapy), OTC medications, EMS and trauma products, diagnostic and surgical instruments, and complete first aid kit solutions that meet OSHA and ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 Class A/B standards.

Product overview

HART Health is a B2B industrial first aid and workplace medical supplies company founded in 1974, offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded wound care products and first aid solutions. The product ecosystem centers on HART-branded adhesive bandages with multiple specialized sub-brands (AquaFlex waterproof, BlisterFlex hydrocolloid, BluFlex/BluTec/FoamTec food-industry detection, LiteFlex/UltraFlex/UltraLite fabric, Sheer, Tufflex), complemented by wound care supplies (gauze, dressings, tapes, closures, cold/heat therapy), pharmaceutical/OTC medications, and complete first aid kit solutions. The adhesive bandage portfolio spans from light-duty (UltraLite, LiteFlex) to heavy-duty industrial (UltraFlex, Tufflex), with specialized lines for food processing (metal-detectable BluTec/FoamTec, high-visibility BluFlex) and waterproof applications (AquaFlex). First aid kit offerings include bulk kits, unitized kits, wall-mounted stations, and industry-specific specialty kits (Contractor, Forestry, Restaurant, Marine, Heat Stress, Oil & Gas) meeting OSHA and ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 Class A/B standards. The company operates through a national distributor network and direct sales for workplace first aid program fulfillment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Aid Kits and Stations Complete portfolio of first aid kits, refills, wall-mounted stations, and industry-specific specialty kits (Contractor, Forestry/Logger, Restaurant, Marine/Fisheries, Heat Stress, Oil & Gas), with many kits aligned to OSHA and ANSI Class A/B standards. Designed for workplaces, vehicles, and job sites.
• Bulk First Aid Kits Loose or bagged component kits in metal or polypropylene cases, including OSHA-standard and ANSI Class A/B compliant options in various sizes (10, 25, 50 person) and configurations for trucks, vehicles, and general workplace use.
• First Aid Stations Wall-mounted metal cabinet first aid stations in 2-shelf, 3-shelf, 4-shelf, and 5-shelf configurations. Many are ANSI Class A or B compliant, with options including medication-included stations, food services stations with blue bandages, and bleed control stations.
• Unitized First Aid Kits Kits organized into individually boxed units labeled with contents and quantities for quick inspection and standardized restocking. Available in 10-, 16-, 24-, and 36-unit configurations in metal or polypropylene boxes, with truck and vehicle specialized kits.
• AquaFlex Adhesive Bandages Waterproof, water-resistant adhesive bandage with strong adhesive designed for wet or high-humidity conditions such as pools, wash stations, water rides, marine work, labs, and sweaty outdoor jobs. Latex-free, sterile, and individually wrapped.
• BlisterFlex Hydrocolloid Bandages Hydrocolloid blister bandage designed to cushion, protect, and support healing of blisters on feet and hands. Water-resistant, latex-free, sterile, and available in three shapes (ovals, strips, digit wraps) for curved body areas.
• BluTec Metal-Detectable Bandages Metal-detectable blue elastic cloth bandage with 0.75-inch foil insert designed for food processing environments. Built to trigger standard food-industry metal detectors; intended for meat packing and food manufacturing.
• FoamTec Metal-Detectable Foam Bandages Metal-detectable blue foam adhesive bandage with cushioned foam pad and 0.75-inch/.0335 gram foil component. Water-resistant and intended for food services, agriculture, breweries, bakeries, and bottling plants.
• BluFlex High-Visibility Bandages High-visibility blue woven elastic bandage designed for easy visual detection in food preparation and manufacturing areas. Made from blue flexible woven cloth resistant to water, oil, and dirt. Latex-free and sterile.
• UltraFlex Heavy-Duty Bandages Extra heavy-duty woven elastic adhesive bandage with highly aggressive adhesion for the toughest working conditions. Designed for mining, milling, harvesters, heavy construction, and welding environments with heavy sweat, water, oil, and grease.
• Tufflex Bandages Heavy woven elastic fabric bandage with aggressive adhesive for tough, dirty jobs. Designed for industry, light construction, auto services, mining, milling, and heavy construction environments where workers need extra durability.
• LiteFlex Adhesive Bandages Lightweight woven elastic adhesive bandage providing flexible, durable coverage for minor cuts and scrapes. Designed to stay on when exposed to sweat, moisture, oil, or debris. Latex-free, suitable for offices, light industry, security, and resort environments.
• UltraLite Adhesive Bandages HART's lightest-weight woven elastic adhesive bandage providing flexible protection without bulk. Thin and stretchy while maintaining an adhesive bond. Latex-free, recommended for offices, light industry, colleges, and venues.
• Sheer Adhesive Bandages Thin, ventilated plastic adhesive bandage that is lightweight and skin-tone transparent, providing long-lasting adhesion and protection against dirt and germs while remaining discreet. Latex-free, sterile, with non-stick island pad.
• Gauze Products Premium gauze products including USP Type VII gauze pads (2x2, 3x3, 4x4), gauze sponges, gauze bandage rolls, conforming gauze, non-adherent wound pads, and specialty items such as BloodBlocker trauma dressings and eye pads.
• Non-Adherent Dressings Dressings with a non-stick surface designed not to adhere to wounds, making dressing changes less painful. Includes non-adherent wound pads, petrolatum gauze, and Adaptic non-adherent dressings. Sterile and latex-free.
• Medical Tapes Various medical tapes including cloth adhesive tape (oil and water resistant), elastic fabric tape (latex-free), waterproof adhesive tape, porous tape, trainers tape, and surgical tapes from 3M (Micropore, Transpore).
• Wound Closures Products for bringing wound edges together, including butterfly closures, adhesive skin closure strips (3M Steri-Strip), liquid bandage products (Liquid Skin, New Skin Spray), and transparent film dressings (3M Tegaderm).
• Cold & Heat Therapy Thermal therapy products including instant cold packs (Quick-Ice, Cardinal Health), reusable hot/cold gel packs, hot water bottles, heat packs (24HR warm packs), Nexcare cold/hot packs, and instant hot compresses.
• Medicinal Products Over-the-counter medications including antacids, anti-diarrheal medications, cough and cold products, topical creams/ointments/lotions, eye/ear/nose products, foot products, metabolic support (electrolytes and glucose), pain relievers, sprays, and allergy medications, packaged in unit-dose or small formats designed for first aid kits.
• Antacids Antacid medications including Nutralox Mint Antacid, Alka Seltzer, Pepcid AC acid control tablets, and Gelusil antacid/anti-gas tablets for heartburn and indigestion relief.
• HART Medications HART-branded over-the-counter medications including pain relievers, cold remedies, and other OTC medications packaged in unit-dose formats suitable for workplace first aid cabinets.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 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.

• HART Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHART Health provides superior products and personal service through a national network of top-tier distribution partners. The distributor network is a core part of HART Health's go-to-market strategy, enabling broad market coverage and local customer service across the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Large distributor of medical, dental, and office-based supplies serving healthcare and occupational health buyers. Competes with HART on distribution and breadth in clinical and workplace settings.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Major medical-surgical distributor supplying physician offices, surgery centers, and workplace health buyers with first aid, wound care, and PPE. Overlaps with HART on distribution and product breadth at much larger scale.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately-held medical supply manufacturers and distributors in the US, with deep wound care, first aid, and PPE portfolios. Overlaps with virtually every HART product category at much larger scale.
• 3M (Health Care Division): Global diversified manufacturer whose Medical division produces surgical tapes (Micropore, Transpore), wound closures (Steri-Strip), transparent dressings (Tegaderm), and first aid products. A key supplier brand within HART's catalog and a major competitive force.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Industrial safety division of Honeywell offering PPE, first aid, and workplace safety solutions to the same contractors, oil & gas, and construction buyers HART serves. Broad incumbent with overlapping vertical coverage.
• Stericycle First Aid Solutions: Operates a managed first aid supply and replenishment service for workplaces, bundling cabinet installation, monitoring, and refills. A direct competitive model in the OSHA-compliant workplace first aid segment.

Direct peers

• Bound Tree Medical: Specialty distributor of EMS, trauma, and pre-hospital medical supplies to first responders and safety officers. Direct overlap with HART's EMS Products category.
• North American Rescue: Manufacturer and distributor of trauma kits, EMS supplies, and tactical medical products serving military, law enforcement, EMS, and industrial safety markets. Direct overlap with HART's EMS and trauma kit categories.
• Dynarex Corporation: Manufacturer of disposable medical supplies including wound care, bandages, gauze, tapes, and PPE sold through medical and industrial distribution. Competes head-on in the consumables categories HART distributes.
• Acme United Corporation (First Aid Only): Public safety and first aid products company whose First Aid Only brand sells unitized first aid kits, refills, bandages, and OSHA/ANSI-compliant supplies through industrial distribution and online. Closest direct peer in the B2B industrial first aid kit and refills space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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