Huestis Machine Corporation

What Huestis Machine Corporation does

Huestis Machine Corporation is a 100+ year-old privately held industrial and medical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Bristol, Rhode Island. The company operates two business divisions: Huestis Medical, which designs and manufactures radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging hardware (notably the Huestis•Cascade™ simulator, Styro•Former® and Compu•cutter® shielding-block cutters, Selectable™ and manual X-ray collimators, the MX40 mobile digital X-ray system, and the AccuBoost® partial-breast radiotherapy platform); and Huestis Industrial, which produces wire, cable, and fiber-optic processing equipment including Air Miser™ and MINI Wipe™ air-wipe drying systems, shaftless and arbor-type pay-off and take-up stands, cable jacket strippers, cold pressure welders, and custom machines. Core technology rests on precision CNC machining and vertically integrated manufacturing in Bristol, RI, governed by ISO 9001 (both divisions), ISO 13485 (medical), FDA 21 CFR Part 820, CE, and three U.S. military quality standards.

The business model is predominantly high-ticket, quote-based hardware sales with recurring replacement-parts and service revenue, augmented by a U.S.-direct Air Wipes e-commerce channel. Go-to-market combines a global distributor network (~40 countries per division) with a direct enterprise sales force and active trade-show presence at AAPM, ASTRO, RSNA, Interwire, Wire Expo, Wire China, and similar events. Customer segments split between radiotherapy departments, cancer treatment centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities (Medical) and wire, cable, fiber-optic manufacturers and military/industrial end-users (Industrial).

Huestis has grown through bolt-on acquisitions (Cascade X-Ray Inc. in 1996; Applied X-Ray Technologies in 1998) and was itself acquired by Krishnan Suthanthiran in 2006, becoming part of the privately held TeamBest® family. With 11–50 employees and revenue not publicly disclosed, the company operates as a focused, niche specialty-equipment manufacturer leveraging regulatory certifications, proprietary trademarks, and century-long brand recognition rather than scale economics.

Name

Huestis Machine Corporation

Legal name

Huestis Machine Corporation

Website

https://huestis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Huestis Machine Corporation is a Bristol, Rhode Island-based specialty manufacturer operating two divisions — Huestis Medical (radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment) and Huestis Industrial (wire, cable, and fiber-optic processing machinery) — serving hospitals, cancer centers, and wire/cable manufacturers through ISO-certified, FDA/CE-compliant hardware sold via global distributors and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment including simulators, block cutters, X-ray collimators, warming ovens, chairs/tables, and calibration equipment. Products are sold with comprehensive service department support including maintenance, parts, and calibration services.
2. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of wire, cable, and fiber optic processing equipment including air wipes, pay-off/take-up stands, cable jacket strippers, cold pressure welders, and custom machines. Products sold with one-time purchase pricing.
3. Replacement Parts & Accessories: Easily replaceable components and accessories for both medical and industrial products. Smaller products like Flexi-holder utilize modular components that can be ordered directly.
4. Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive service department offering maintenance, parts, alignment verification, and calibration. 'One Preventative Maintenance Inspection' (1PMI) available as one-time or annual program service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Huestis Machine Corporation manufactures and sells precision industrial machinery through two divisions. Huestis Medical produces radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment, including radiotherapy simulators, shielding block cutters, X-ray collimators, mobile digital X-ray systems, and patient positioning accessories for hospitals and cancer treatment centers. Huestis Industrial produces wire, cable, and fiber optic processing equipment, including air wipe drying systems, pay-off and take-up stands, cable jacket strippers, cold pressure welders, and custom-engineered machines for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Huestis Machine Corporation operates two distinct business divisions serving separate industrial markets. Huestis Medical offers radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment including the Huestis•Cascade™ simulator, Styro•Former® and Compu•Cutter® III block cutters, Selectable™ and manual X-ray collimators, AccuBoost® partial breast radiotherapy system, MX40 mobile digital X-ray system, and accessories (Flexi•Holder®, calipers, warming ovens, universal chairs, Centralite lasers). Huestis Industrial provides wire, cable, and fiber optic manufacturing equipment including Air Miser™ and MINI Wipe™ air wipes, shaftless and arbor-type pay-off/take-up stands, cable jacket strippers, cold pressure welders, and custom machines. Both divisions share ISO 9001 registered manufacturing facilities in Bristol, Rhode Island, with the parent company founded in 1920 and acquired by TeamBest in 2006.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Huestis•Cascade™: Radiographic & Fluoroscopic Radiotherapy Simulator - FDA registered and CE certified system for radiation therapy simulation.
• Styro•former®
• Compu•cutter®
• Selectable™
• Air Miser™
• MINI Wipe™
• Down Drafter

Products and services

• Huestis-Cascade Radiotherapy Simulator FDA-registered and CE-certified radiographic and fluoroscopic radiotherapy simulator with freestanding design eliminating the need for floor pits, asymmetrical/symmetrical field wires, Windows-based operating system, and one-week installation. Used by hospitals and cancer treatment centers for tumor volume definition and precise patient positioning.
• Styro-Former Shielding Block Cutter Original radiotherapy shielding block mold cutter introduced in 1975, FDA registered and CE certified. Features rigid box frame, spring-loaded Teflon tracing stylus, nichrome cutting wire, and Power Lift LT/Auto Boost options. Used by radiotherapy departments to produce patient-specific shielding blocks for radiation therapy treatment.
• Compu-Cutter III Block Cutter Computerized four-axis radiotherapy shielding block cutter with ±1mm precision accuracy. Windows-based system with cut path simulation, treatment planning interfaces, optional radiograph digitizing, and hot wire cutting. Less than half the size of its predecessor. CE certified. Used by radiotherapy facilities for precision shielding block manufacturing.
• Selectable X-Ray Collimators (CM-2200/CM-3200/CM-3300/CM-4200 Series) Motorized pre-formatted X-ray collimators providing film size and SID selection without the complexity of traditional automatic PBL systems. Features compact 6-inch design, integral micro-controller electronics, direct coupled drives, and modular blade design for quick servicing. CM-3300/CM-3301 adds IRIS shutter for fluoroscopic applications; CM-4200/CM-4201 features rotary fly-by-wire controls. Used in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy facilities.
• Manual X-Ray Collimators (CM-1000/CM-1100/CM-1200)
• MX40 Mobile Digital X-Ray System
• AccuBoost Digital Mammography-Guided Brachytherapy System
• Flexi-Holder Multi-Angle Film Cassette Holder
• CVO-2000 Series Convection Warming Ovens
• Best Universal Chair/Table UCT-1000
• Air Miser Air Wipe System
• MINI Wipe Air Wipe System
• Snap-on Down Drafter Air Wipe
• Reversible Mounting Rectangular Wipe
• Powered Shaftless Pay-off Stands
• Arbor-type Pay-off Stands
• Shaftless Take-up Stands
• Arbor-type Take-up Stands
• BJS Bench Model Cable Jacket Stripper
• Single/Double Cutter Head Cable Jacket Strippers (CJS-1000, CJS-3000, CJS-4000)
• Cold Pressure Welders
• Custom Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 150 Huestis•Cascade™ radiotherapy simulator installations worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun Nuclear (Mirion Technologies): A leading manufacturer of radiotherapy quality assurance and patient safety equipment, including phantoms, dosimetry, and QA software. Comparable to Huestis Medical in serving radiotherapy departments with precision accessories and competing for similar hospital budgets.
• Standard Imaging: Specializes in radiation therapy QA instruments, electrometers, and patient positioning systems used in radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. Directly comparable to Huestis Medical's radiotherapy accessory and quality-related product lines.
• CIRS (Computerized Imaging Reference Systems): Manufactures tissue-equivalent phantoms and QA devices for radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine. Overlaps with Huestis Medical in serving radiotherapy simulation and treatment planning workflows.
• LAP GmbH Laser Applikationen: Produces patient positioning lasers, QA phantoms, and radiotherapy simulation accessories. Directly competes with Huestis Medical's Centralite laser line and competes in the broader radiotherapy accessory category.
• CIVCO Radiotherapy: Provides patient positioning, immobilization, and surface-guided radiotherapy solutions. Comparable to Huestis Medical in patient setup accessories and competes for similar oncology department procurement dollars.
• Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH: Global leader in wire and cable manufacturing machinery, including drawing, bunching, and stranding equipment. Most directly comparable to Huestis Industrial's wire/cable processing equipment product line.
• Wafios AG: Manufactures wire forming, bending, and processing machinery for industrial customers. Comparable to Huestis Industrial in precision machinery serving wire and cable OEMs with a similar custom-engineering service model.
• Nextrom (Maillefer): Supplies fiber optic cable production lines and specialty wire machinery. Directly comparable to Huestis Industrial in the fiber optic cable equipment niche, with overlapping global customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Varian Medical Systems (Siemens Healthineers): The dominant global supplier of linear accelerators, treatment planning software, and integrated oncology solutions. While not a direct competitor in block cutters or collimators, Varian's radiotherapy ecosystem sets the standard against which Huestis's accessories are sold.
• Elekta AB: Major manufacturer of linear accelerators, brachytherapy systems (including AccuBoost-style partial breast), and oncology software. Competes indirectly with Huestis Medical as a broad-portfolio radiotherapy incumbent that often bundles accessories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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