Staxi

What Staxi does

Staxi Corporation Limited is a privately-held, family-owned manufacturer of specialized transport chairs headquartered in Zebulon, North Carolina with a Canadian subsidiary in Vaughan, Ontario. Founded in 1999 by Andy Hart, the company designs and sells a portfolio of rigid-frame transport chairs (Standard 600 lb, Ranger 800 lb, Max 1000 lb bariatric, MRI 600 lb, Cub pediatric 300 lb, Ally, Guest Services 600 lb, and Aisle 500 lb) plus an extensive accessory line including corrals, docking stations, IV poles, oxygen holders, cushions, and security devices. Its core technology centers on a proprietary fail-safe braking system that automatically engages when the operator releases the handlebar, a non-folding rigid steel frame (MIG robot-welded 14 gauge automotive-grade steel) rated for 10+ year useful life, and AlphaSan zirconium/phosphate-silver antimicrobial resin embedded into all painted and plastic surfaces. The Staxi-MR model carries MR Conditional certification to ASTM F2052-15 for 3.0T MRI environments.

Staxi sells directly to healthcare facilities (hospitals, medical clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, VA Medical Centers), aviation operators (airlines, airports, ground handlers including Swissport, Air Canada, Delta, Southwest), guest services venues (Wembley, Dodger Stadium, Wrigley Field, Mercedes Benz Stadium), and correctional facilities through a network of regional account managers covering the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. The company claims 50%+ penetration of US Veterans Hospitals and Medical Centers and aviation presence on six continents. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of chairs and accessories under multi-year contracts, supplemented by an aviation rental and replacement program that delivers new chairs every three years with zero capital outlay. Distribution is augmented by an SDVOSB partner network for federal procurement and a Storage Systems, Inc. partnership unlocking HealthTrust member hospitals. The company is led by CEO Ron Howard with the Hart family retaining ownership and executive positions (Yanzi Hart, President; Andrew Hart, CFO; Judy Hart, President Liaison - Asia).

Name

Staxi

Legal name

Staxi Corporation Limited

Website

https://staxi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Staxi manufactures specialized rigid-frame transport chairs for hospitals, VA medical centers, airlines, airports, stadiums, and correctional facilities. Founded in 1999 and family-owned, the company sells directly via regional account managers across North America, the UK, and Australia, with 50%+ penetration of US Veterans Hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB)

Keywords

• Patient transport chairs
• Medical wheelchairs
• Bariatric transport chairs
• MRI compatible wheelchairs
• Aviation aisle chairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Chair Hardware Sales: Staxi manufactures and sells transport chairs and accessories directly to healthcare facilities, airports, guest services venues, and correctional facilities. Products include Standard (600lb), Ranger (800lb), Max (1000lb), MRI (600lb), Cub pediatric (300lb), Ally (600lb), Guest Services (600lb), and Aisle chairs (500lb).
2. Aviation Rental & Replacement Program: Industry-leading rental and replacement program for aviation clients with zero capital outlay, flexibility to grow, and new chairs every 3 years with guaranteed cleanliness from AlphaSan antimicrobial protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Staxi manufactures and sells rigid-frame patient transport chairs used by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, VA medical centers, airlines, airports, stadiums, and correctional facilities. The line spans Standard (600lb), Ranger (800lb), Max bariatric (1000lb), MRI-compatible (600lb aluminum), Cub pediatric (300lb), Ally (600lb), Guest Services (600lb), and Aisle aircraft (500lb) chairs, supported by storage solutions, medical equipment holders, comfort accessories, safety devices, and anti-theft hardware. Chairs are differentiated by a fail-safe automatic braking system, embedded AlphaSan antimicrobial protection, non-folding steel/aluminum frames rated for 10+ years, and MR Conditional certification for 3.0T MRI environments.

Product overview

Staxi manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of transport chairs designed for healthcare, aviation, guest services, and correctional facility environments. The core product line consists of multiple wheelchair models: the Standard (600 lb), Ranger (800 lb), Max bariatric (1000 lb), MRI-compatible (600 lb aluminum frame), Cub pediatric (300 lb), and Ally chairs for healthcare; plus the Guest Services (600 lb) and Aisle chair (500 lb) for aviation. All chairs share signature safety features including fail-safe braking, non-folding rigid steel frames, antimicrobial AlphaSan protection, and optimal weight distribution for one-hand maneuverability. The product line is complemented by extensive accessories including storage solutions (Corral, Docking Stations), medical equipment holders (IV poles, oxygen tank holders), comfort accessories (cushions, elevated leg rests), safety features (seatbelts, safety shields, harness), anti-theft devices (coin locks, security poles, cushion clips), and personalization options (custom name plates). Accessories are model-specific with some variants designed for particular environments like the MR Conditional versions for MRI suites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staxi Standard (ST010) The original Staxi patient transport chair with a 600 lb weight capacity, featuring fail-safe braking, a non-folding rigid steel frame, and AlphaSan antimicrobial protection, for healthcare facilities.
• Staxi Ranger (RA010) Sturdy transport chair with 800 lb capacity and front-entry design, providing easier access while retaining Staxi's signature fail-safe braking, rigid frame, and antimicrobial protection.
• Staxi Max (ST310) Bariatric patient transport chair with 1,000 lb weight capacity, designed for patients with exceptional girth while maintaining dignified seating and Staxi's safety features.
• Staxi MRI (MR010) MR Conditional transport chair with 600 lb capacity and an aluminum frame, tested per ASTM F2052-15 for use with MRI systems up to 3.0T and 3K Gauss/cm gradient.
• Staxi Cub (CB010) Pediatric transport chair sized for children age 3 and up, with 300 lb capacity and a 4-point harness for added safety.
• Staxi Ally (AL010) Transport chair with 600 lb weight capacity offering safe, secure, and quiet occupant transportation with a simplified design.
• Staxi Guest Services (AP010) Transport chair designed for aviation and guest services markets with 600 lb capacity, AlphaSan antimicrobial protection, and an aviation rental/replacement program with new chairs every 3 years.
• Staxi Aisle (AC020) Aircraft aisle chair with 500 lb capacity to safely transport passengers from gate to airplane seat, featuring 4 lifting handles and a bucket-style steel wire mesh seat.
• Corral (ST100) Stainless steel storage solution holding up to 5 Staxi transport chairs, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with optional security gate.
• Docking Station (ST120) High-capacity stainless steel storage solution with integrated instructional signage for organized transport chair storage.
• Telescoping IV/IVAC Pole (ST074/MR074) Riveted IV/IVAC pole with three height positions (47, 63, 70 inches) and 25 lb maximum weight capacity, with the MR074 variant certified MR Conditional.
• Coin Lock Mechanisms (ST020/ST021/ST022) Anti-theft coin-operated lock system (US, Canada, and UK variants) designed to reduce chair theft and increase availability to staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ year useful life per chair frame
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaxi has established a network of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses to serve customers who prefer purchasing through SDVOSBs. This partnership enables government and institutional customers to fulfill contracting requirements while accessing Staxi products.
• Storage Systems, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaxi partners with Storage Systems, Inc to provide patient transport chairs to the HealthTrust family of hospitals. This partnership expands distribution to HealthTrust member facilities.
• HealthTrustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough Storage Systems, Inc partnership, Staxi provides chairs to HealthTrust member hospitals. HealthTrust is a healthcare supply chain and clinical resource organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Invacare Corporation: One of the largest North American manufacturers of wheelchairs and mobility equipment, including transport chairs. Directly competes with Staxi in healthcare facilities and has a similar product portfolio spanning manual wheelchairs, power mobility, and patient handling equipment.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large diversified medical equipment manufacturer offering transport chairs, wheelchairs, and patient mobility aids. Competes with Staxi across hospital, long-term care, and home health channels with broader product breadth and global distribution.
• Ferno Healthcare: Manufacturer of patient transport and emergency medical equipment including stretchers, stair chairs, and transport chairs. Closely comparable in the patient transfer and safe handling category and a direct competitor in EMS and hospital transport.
• GF Health Products (Graham-Field): Manufacturer of hospital and long-term care equipment including transport chairs, patient room furniture, and mobility aids. Direct competitor in healthcare channel with comparable institutional sales motion and broad product portfolio.
• Joerns Healthcare: Specializes in patient handling and wound care solutions including transport chairs, lifts, and transfer equipment. Directly comparable to Staxi in patient transfer and safe handling category with focus on long-term care facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker Corporation: Large medical device conglomerate with a Medical division that includes hospital stretchers, transport equipment, and patient handling solutions. A broad incumbent whose transport chair offerings compete in hospital procurement alongside Staxi.
• Hill-Rom (Baxter International): Major hospital equipment manufacturer offering patient transport and care solutions as part of its broader med-surg portfolio. A broad incumbent competing with Staxi at the hospital system procurement level where bundle decisions are made.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor. Offers transport chairs and patient mobility equipment within a vast portfolio, frequently bundled into hospital supply contracts that compete against Staxi's direct sales motion.

Emerging players

• Permobil: Manufacturer of power wheelchairs and manual mobility equipment with growing presence in complex rehabilitation and bariatric mobility. Adjacent competitor to Staxi in higher-acuity hospital and long-term care mobility segments.

Regional players

• Magliner (aisle chairs): Manufacturer of material handling and aviation ground support equipment including aircraft aisle chairs used for gate-to-seat passenger transfer. Direct competitor to Staxi's aviation aisle chair offering within airport ground handling channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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