Cardon

What Cardon does

Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd. is a Burlington, Ontario-based manufacturer of premium physical therapy treatment tables and therapeutic exercise equipment, founded in 1975. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of treatment tables spanning manual therapy, general purpose, massage, neurological, bariatric, mat, special needs, examination, and tattoo categories, along with therapeutic exercise equipment including pulley systems, pulley stands, exercise benches, mounting ladders, mobile suspension frames, and related accessories. Core technical differentiators include a registered patent on its Soft Touch Footswitch for hands-free table height adjustment, a high-strength seamless tubular frame rated 4x stronger than industry norms, antimicrobial Naugahyde upholstery rated at 1.5 million double rubs, and dynamic lifting capacity from 500 to 1,500 lbs depending on model. The company manufactures in North America using automotive-grade steel and offers a lifetime warranty on frames, with many tables ADA compliant.

The company sells primarily through a direct-to-practitioner motion combining an inside sales team reachable via phone (1-800-944-7868) and email, virtual showroom demonstrations, industry events and conferences, and a Request a Quote pricing system that does not publicly disclose list prices. Financing and leasing are facilitated through country-specific partners: RCAP Leasing and CWB National Leasing in Canada and NewLane Finance and Stearns Bank in the US. Target customers include physical therapy practices, massage therapists, multi-disciplinary clinics, medical facilities, neurological and bariatric care providers, and emerging adjacent categories such as the tattoo industry; education is also served via the Body Mechanic Centre for Continuing Education, which rents classroom space at the Burlington headquarters for healthcare training courses. The company claims a global practitioner footprint, with US distribution from Niagara Falls, NY supplementing its Canadian HQ at 1200 Burloak Drive.

Cardon operates as a privately held corporation under President Mardig Sevadjian, with no disclosed institutional or private equity ownership. The firm is preparing for its 50th anniversary in September 2025 and has expanded its product line through multiple launches in 2024-2026, including a patent-pending multi-purpose pelvic health and orthopedic table, the Aire Massage Table, the Sabai Massage Table, and the Viper Tattoo Table. Research and education ties are reinforced through the long-running AAOMPT Cardon Rehabilitation Grant (since 2003) and the Adopt-a-Doc Scholarship (since 2019).

Name

Cardon

Legal name

Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd.

Website

https://cardonrehab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer of premium physical therapy treatment tables and therapeutic exercise equipment, serving healthcare practitioners globally with patented Soft Touch technology and a lifetime frame warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB), Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Fitness Equipment & Performance Accessories Retail (CRAMABAD)

Keywords

• Medical rehabilitation equipment
• Physical therapy tables
• Therapeutic exercise equipment
• Massage treatment tables
• Manual therapy equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Treatment Tables Sales: Sale of premium physical therapy treatment tables including manual therapy, general purpose, massage, neurological & bariatric, mat tables, special needs, and diagnostic imaging tables. One-time hardware sales with customization options.
2. Therapeutic Exercise Equipment Sales: Sale of pulley systems, pulley stands, exercise benches, mounting ladders, mobile suspension frames, and accessories for rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
3. Accessories and Parts: Replacement parts, upholstery, covers, and accessories. Company maintains parts availability for long-term customer support.
4. Continuing Education Facilities: The Body Mechanic Centre for Continuous Improvement offers classroom venues for healthcare training courses. Two large fully-equipped classrooms available for rental.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cardon designs, manufactures, and sells premium physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment, including a comprehensive line of treatment tables (manual therapy, general purpose, massage, neurological/bariatric, mat tables, special needs, diagnostic imaging) and therapeutic exercise equipment (pulley systems, stands, exercise benches, mounting ladders, mobile suspension frames). Headquartered and manufactured in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, with products distributed globally to healthcare practitioners and clinics since 1975.

Product overview

Cardon is a manufacturer of premium treatment tables and therapeutic exercise equipment for healthcare practitioners. The product portfolio includes multiple treatment table lines (MPT, CTT, Skye Massage, Cosmos 100, Aire, Sabai, Traction, FHT, AHT, Atlas, Bobath, Bariatric, Neurological, Mat Tables, Special Needs, Viper Tattoo) and therapeutic exercise equipment (Cardon Training Stand, Corner Training Stand, Standard/Lateral/Mobile/Speed Pulleys, Multi-Purpose Pulley Bench, Multi-Angle Bench, Mobile Suspension Frame, Mounting Ladder), plus accessories (All-Purpose Hi-Lo Stool, Vinyl Pillow Covers, Vinyl Table Covers). Products are organized by discipline (Physical Therapy, Multi-Disciplinary Clinics, Massage Therapy, Cardon Medical, Tattoo) and feature proprietary Soft Touch Technology for height adjustment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manual Physical Therapy Table (MPT) The flagship Cardon manual physical therapy table featuring patented Soft Touch Technology, adjustable head and leg sections, and an optional powered center section for spinal mobilization and manipulation. Used by manual physical therapists and orthopaedic manual therapy practitioners worldwide.
• Cardon Treatment Table (CTT) Most popular orthopaedic treatment table with adjustable head and leg sections, a fixed center section, and an optional ergonomic center section with collapsible sides. Used for orthopaedic treatment in physical therapy clinics.
• Cardon Treatment Table (CTT) - Two Section Two-section treatment table ideal for osteopathy, acupuncture, sports medicine, taping, and tattooing with multiple position adjustments.
• Cardon Treatment Table (CTT) with Pelvic Health Package Dual-purpose table uniquely designed for pelvic floor treatment that transforms into an orthopaedic treatment table, featuring a center section with pelvic tilt up to 20 degrees.
• Skye Massage Table Massage table with a newly designed head section accommodating both lying and seated chair massage positions, featuring variable position armrests and a powered adjustable center section.
• Cosmos 100 - Hi-Lo Massage Table Massage table with head section adjustable for lying and seated chair massage positions, featuring variable position armrests on three axes.
• Aire Massage Table Two-section massage table with easy cervical spine access, pregnancy-friendly positioning, and powered-assisted back rest adjustments with handheld control.
• Sabai Massage Table Professional massage table designed for Thai and Ashiatsu massage with smooth hi-lo design, collapsible sides, and optional hand bar rig for enhanced balance and control.
• Traction Treatment Table (TTT) Four-section traction table featuring adjustable head and leg sections with fixed center section, friction-free rolling leg section for lumbar sacral traction, and traction mounting board.
• Fixed Height Treatment Table (FHT) Fixed height table with high-strength seamless tubular frame, gas spring head section adjustment, and available as 1 or 2 section configuration.
• Adjustable Height Treatment Table (AHT) Height-adjustable treatment table using a bolt-action quick-adjust mechanism with numbered slots in 1-inch increments for consistent positioning.
• Atlas VI Pack and Practice Table Pack-and-practice table dual-functioning as a writing surface and padded physical therapy practice table; lightweight and collapsible for storage in mobile carts.
• Bobath Treatment Table (BT500) Table designed for postural exercises, rolling, turning and balance training for patients with neurological conditions, stroke, and head injury; includes a power-assisted head section.
• Bariatric Cardon Treatment Table Larger treatment surface with wider footprint for bariatric patient care, featuring 550 lbs lifting capacity and adjustable head and leg sections.
• Bariatric Treatment Table (BT750) Specifically designed for bariatric patient care with low-friction journals, heavy-duty casters, and 750 lbs lifting capacity.
• Neurological Treatment Table (NT600) Extra-wide two-section table with lifting columns for vertical raising and lowering providing total stability for postural exercises and neurological treatment.
• Neurological Treatment Table (NT900) Four-lifting-column table for vertical raising and lowering with 1000 lbs lifting capacity, designed for neurological treatment requiring maximum stability.
• Hi-Lo Mat Table Four lifting columns providing superior stability with antimicrobial Naugahyde upholstery and 1.5-inch foam padding.
• Fixed Height Treatment Mat (FHM) Fixed-height mat table with solid construction allowing patient and therapist access from all sides, with 1500 lbs weight capacity.
• Special Needs Change Table 2 (SNCT2) Single-section table with center actuator lowering to 19.5 inches for wheelchair transfers and rising to 38 inches for optimal working positions.
• Viper Tattoo Table Medical-grade tattoo table bringing Cardon's professional rehabilitation table engineering to the tattoo industry with exceptional stability, ergonomic positioning, and client comfort.
• Cardon Training Stand Training stand for therapeutic exercise equipment allowing combination of up to six individual pulley systems.
• Cardon Corner Training Stand Corner-mounted training stand for therapeutic pulley systems.
• Cardon Standard Pulley System Standard pulley system for retraining muscles with consistent resistive motion-restoring function.
• Cardon Lateral Pulley System Lateral pulley system for therapeutic muscle retraining.
• Cardon Mobile Pulley System Mobile pulley system for flexible therapeutic exercise.
• Cardon Speed Pulley System High-speed pulley system for therapeutic exercise.
• Multi-Purpose Pulley Bench (MPPB) Combination pulley and bench system for comprehensive therapeutic exercise.
• Multi-Angle Bench (MP1) Exercise bench with adjustable angles for therapeutic positioning.
• Mobile Suspension Frame Mobile frame for suspension-based therapeutic exercise.
• Mounting Ladder with Incline/Slant Board Mounting ladder with incline board for therapeutic exercise and stretching.
• Body Mechanic Centre for Continuing Education Two large fully-equipped classrooms available for rental at Cardon's headquarters, hosting healthcare training courses conducted by recognized industry experts in occupational and massage therapy.
• All-Purpose Hi-Lo Stool Height-adjustable stool with gas spring mechanism, 300 lbs weight capacity, and over 60 upholstery color options.
• Vinyl Pillow Covers Anti-bacterial and anti-mildew vinyl pillow covers with easy-clean finish, available in Standard (21" x 27") and Body (21" x 48") sizes.
• Vinyl Table Covers Anti-bacterial and anti-mildew vinyl table covers with drawstring, dimensions 30" x 73" x 7".

Quantifiable outcome

• Tables have lasted 20+ years with minimum need for service
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AAOMPT (American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud sponsor of the AAOMPT Cardon Rehabilitation Grant supporting research in orthopaedic manual physical therapy since 2003. Topics include diagnostic studies, effectiveness studies of OMPT interventions, and investigative studies in motor control or pain science.
• Academy of Physical Therapy EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Adopt-a-Doc Scholarship supporting research of Academy members in dissertation phase of post-professional doctoral programs since 2019. Purpose is to increase number of doctorally prepared PTs and PTAs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hausmann Industries: Hausmann Industries is a US-based manufacturer of physical therapy and rehabilitation tables, mat tables, and treatment furniture. It competes head-to-head with Cardon in clinic-grade treatment tables and parallel product categories for PT and rehab practices.
• Clinton Industries: Clinton Industries manufactures medical and physical therapy treatment tables, including hi-lo, mat, and specialty tables. Its product range directly overlaps with Cardon's MPT, CTT, and mat table lines for clinical and rehab settings.
• Armedica: Armedica designs and builds physical therapy treatment tables and rehabilitation furniture, including hi-lo and manual therapy models. It is a closely comparable specialty manufacturer competing with Cardon for PT clinic equipment budgets.
• Hill Laboratories: Hill Laboratories is a US manufacturer of manual therapy, hi-lo, and bariatric treatment tables for physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics. Its product depth and customer base closely mirror Cardon's professional PT channel.
• Tri W-G: Tri W-G manufactures medical and rehabilitation treatment tables, mat tables, and parallel bars for therapy clinics. It competes directly with Cardon in standard and bariatric hi-lo table segments.
• Pivotal Health Solutions: Pivotal Health Solutions produces a portfolio of treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment for PT, OT, and sports medicine clinics. Its branded table lines overlap with Cardon's manual therapy and general-purpose table offerings.
• Oakworks Medical: Oakworks Medical manufactures medical and rehabilitation tables, including treatment, exam, and therapy tables. It targets the same clinical and rehabilitation customer base as Cardon and competes on similar specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Chattanooga (DJO Global): Chattanooga, part of DJO Global, is a large incumbent in rehabilitation and physical therapy equipment with a broad portfolio of modalities, exercise, and table products. It overlaps with Cardon but competes as a diversified medical device company rather than a specialty table maker.

Regional players

• SEERS Medical: SEERS Medical is a UK-based manufacturer of medical and physiotherapy treatment couches and tables for clinical settings. It is closely comparable in product but primarily serves European markets rather than competing with Cardon in North America.
• Plinth Medical: Plinth Medical supplies physiotherapy treatment couches, plinths, and rehab tables primarily in the UK and European markets. Its product mix parallels Cardon's table categories but with limited North American competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cardonrehab

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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