Shielding International, Inc

What Shielding International, Inc does

Shielding International, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of x-ray and radiation protective apparel and accessories, founded in 1958 and headquartered at 2150 NW Andrews Dr., Madras, Oregon. The company produces a comprehensive product portfolio that includes frontal aprons, vest/skirt aprons, wrap-around aprons, pediatric and dental aprons, thyroid collars, gonad/ova shields, radiation protective eyewear, lead and surgical gloves, veterinary mitts, CT shields, table scatter shields and drapes, mobile barriers, leaded glass windows, lead vinyl sheeting and blockers, X-curtains for airport security, and storage products such as mobile and wall racks. End customers span medical imaging facilities, dental practices, veterinary clinics, nuclear industry users, and airport security/baggage inspection operations globally. The company holds the original design and patent of the Vest/Skirt Apron and is positioned as "Unchallenged in Quality and Safety for over 60 years."

The company's core technology is on-site, vertically integrated production that spans formulation of the core x-ray protective material through to finished apparel, with options in lead, TL Lite Ply, Non-Lead, and Lead-Free Bi-layer materials and lead equivalencies of 0.25mm to 1.0mm depending on application. This integrated manufacturing model is positioned as the basis for its quality and safety assurance, and the company cites its capital intensity as a moderate barrier to entry. All products are built on the same Madras facility without disclosed subsidiary operations.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of physical protective equipment through a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront and a dealer network (including JD Honigberg, Intl). Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground or 2nd Day, with LTL freight for oversized shipments, and "In Stock" items typically ship within 24-48 hours while standard orders ship within 15-20 working days. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products carry a 2-year warranty for RL/TL materials and a 1-year warranty for NL materials. The company is privately held, reports 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding history, and no named institutional investors, with ownership appearing to be founder or family-controlled.

Name

Shielding International, Inc

Legal name

Shielding International, Inc

Website

https://shieldingintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shielding International is a privately held Madras, Oregon manufacturer founded in 1958 that produces x-ray protective apparel and accessories, including aprons, thyroid collars, lead gloves, eyewear, CT shields, and lead vinyl materials, serving medical, dental, veterinary, nuclear, and airport security end markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Protective Equipment

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Fabric Coating Mills (31332)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical-Resistant & Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing (CRAAALAI), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• X-ray protective apparel
• Radiation shielding equipment
• Lead protective garments
• Medical radiation protection
• Radiation safety accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Madras

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. X-ray Protective Apparel and Equipment Sales: Direct B2B and B2C sales of x-ray protective aprons, accessories, gloves, shields, barriers, and related products. E-commerce storefront with dealer network option. One-time product purchases with warranty coverage of 2 years (RL/TL) or 1 year (NL).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Shielding International manufactures x-ray and radiation protective apparel, accessories, barriers, and raw lead vinyl materials for medical, dental, veterinary, nuclear, and airport security industries. All products are produced on-site at the Madras, Oregon facility, covering the process from formulation of core x-ray protective material to finished garment. The product portfolio includes frontal aprons, vest/skirt two-piece garments, wrap-around aprons, pediatric and dental aprons, thyroid collars, gonad/ova shields, radiation protective eyewear, lead and surgical gloves, CT shields, portable shields, table scatter shields, mobile barriers, leaded glass windows, lead vinyl blockers/sheeting, and X-curtains.

Product overview

Shielding International is a manufacturer of x-ray and radiation protection products serving the medical, dental, veterinary, nuclear, and airport security industries since 1958. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of radiation protection apparel and equipment including Frontal Aprons, Vest Skirts, Wrap Around Aprons, Pediatric Aprons, Dental Aprons, and Half & Demi Aprons as part of their core protective apparel line. Their accessory portfolio includes Thyroid Collars, Gonad/Ova Shields, Radiation Protective Eyewear (14 models), Lead Gloves, Surgical Gloves, Vet Mitts, CT Shields, Sandbags, Spinal Stoles, Pregnancy Panel Inserts, and Back Relief Belts. The company also offers storage solutions (Mobile Racks, Wall Racks, Apron Bags), radiation barriers (Portable Shields, Table Scatter Shields, Mobile Barriers, Leaded Glass Windows), and industrial materials (Lead Vinyl Blockers, Lead Vinyl Sheeting, X-Curtains for airport security). All products are manufactured on-site with in-house production of core x-ray protective materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frontal Aprons X-ray protective aprons designed for frontal body protection during radiography procedures, available in multiple styles with different closure and coverage options for healthcare staff.
• Vest Skirts Two-piece radiation protection garments consisting of a vest and skirt combination providing front and back protection with weight distribution features for healthcare workers during extended procedures.
• Wrap Around Aprons Full-coverage x-ray protective aprons that wrap around the body, available in Wrap Around, Quick Release, Smock Top, Half Back, Flex Back, Back Relief, and Full Overlap models for maximum coverage.
• Pediatric Aprons X-ray protective aprons and accessories specifically designed for pediatric patients, including Ped-Pal, Pediatric Smock Top, Pediatric Thyroid Collar, Pediatric Spinal Stole, Pediatric Half Apron, and Pediatric Coat Apron.
• Dental Aprons Radiation protection aprons and accessories for dental procedures, including Dental Tech Apron, Dental Thyroid Collar, Panoramic Cape, Panoramic Poncho, Kling Kuver Apron, Full Pano Apron, and Dental Patient Apron.
• Half & Demi Aprons Partial coverage radiation protection aprons including Demi Apron sets with waist ring or QR buckle closure, and Half Aprons in various sizes with tie strap, hook & loop, or QR buckle closure options.
• Thyroid Collars Radiation protective collars designed to shield the thyroid gland during x-ray procedures, available in Standard, New Style, Ultra, Quick Release, Comfort Fit, Comfort Fit Breast Cancer Awareness, and Bib Style models.
• Gonad / Ova Shields Protective shields for gonadal and ovarian radiation protection during medical imaging procedures, including Gonadal/Ovarian Shield System and individual Gonad and Ova Shields in multiple sizes.
• Radiation Protective Eyewear Lead-lined eyewear for eye lens protection during radiation procedures, including Wrap Around, Ultra Fit Over, Titanium Oval, Rad-Tech, Astro Flex, Wiley X Pro, Chic, Jackie-O, Retro-Way, Sport Wrap, Ultra Wrap, Max Fit Frame, and Ultra Flex frame models.
• Radiation Safety Cap (RSC) Head protection cap designed to shield the brain from scattered radiation during interventional procedures, available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes with adjustable hook & loop closure.
• Spinal Stole X-ray protective garment specifically designed for spinal radiograph procedures, featuring non-slip backing and lead-free back neck area for total spine viewing, available in Adult and Child sizes.
• Pregnancy Panel Insert Radiation protection panel designed to be inserted into frontal aprons for protecting pregnant healthcare workers or patients during x-ray procedures.
• Back Relief Belts Supportive belts designed to transfer weight from shoulders to hips, reducing lower back strain when wearing x-ray aprons, available in BR (elastic belt) and BRX (pulley system) models.
• CT Shields Bismuth-based radiation shields for CT scan procedures including CT Thyroid Shield (60% dose savings), CT Pediatric Breast Shield, CT Eye Shields (50% dose savings), and CT Breast Shield.
• Lead Gloves Radiation protective gloves for hand and arm protection during fluoroscopy and interventional procedures, available in Vinyl (100V), Leather (200L), and Mitten styles with or without palm slit.
• Vet Mitts Veterinary radiation protection mitts designed for veterinarians, featuring palm slit for finger dexterity while maintaining radiation protection during veterinary radiography.
• Surgical Gloves Sterile attenuating surgical gloves providing radiation protection during interventional procedures, including IBG (0.18mm), AX Attenuator-X (0.35mm with 46% attenuation at 100kVp), and ASG (0.23mm with 29% attenuation at 100kVp) models.
• MPS Multi-Purpose Radiation Protection Shield Versatile radiation protection shields for shielding patients or equipment during medical imaging procedures, available in five sizes with non-slip backing.
• Sandbags Patient positioning sandbags for medical imaging procedures, including General, Pediatric, Cervical, Angiographic, and Sandsock models in various sizes and weights.
• Mobile Apron Racks Mobile storage racks for x-ray aprons designed for easy transport to workstations, including Mobile Swing Arm Apron Rack (811M), Porta-Rak (817), and Valet Apron Rack (816) models.
• Wall Apron Racks Wall-mounted storage solutions for x-ray aprons including Combination Apron & Glove Holder (820), Wall Mounted Apron & Glove Hanging Rack (814), Apron Rack Wall Console (811), and Peg Rack (813) models.
• Portable Shields Mobile radiation protection barriers including Adjustable Mobile Shield (1901) and Porta-Shield models in various sizes (24x24 to 24x48 inches) with adjustable height.
• Table Scatter Shields/Drapes Radiation protection shields designed to attach to imaging tables, protecting staff from scatter radiation, with custom Table Scatter Shields featuring dual or single-sided saddle back design.
• Table Drapes Single-sided radiation protection drapes with self-adhesive hook and loop for attaching to the side of imaging tables, protecting staff from scatter radiation during C-Arm procedures.
• Mobile Barriers and Screens Mobile leaded barriers (MB) with leaded glass windows and mobile leaded screens (MS) with various dimensions and 2.0mm Pb equivalent protection for radiation protection during procedures.
• Leaded Glass Windows & Frames Leaded glass windows and frames for permanent radiation protection barriers in medical facilities.
• Lead Vinyl Blockers Coated lead vinyl blockers with smooth sanitary non-absorbent surface for easy cleaning, available in 0.5mm and 1.0mm lead equivalent in various sizes.
• Lead Vinyl Sheeting Flexible coated lead vinyl sheeting available in 0.25mm, 0.5mm, and 1.0mm lead equivalencies for on-the-job radiation protection applications.
• X-Curtains Lead-impregnated curtains designed for airport security x-ray cabinet systems, available in standard and specialty variants with various lead equivalencies.
• Apron Bags Protective tube-shaped bags for storing and transporting x-ray aprons, featuring carrying handle and shoulder strap.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JD Honigberg, IntlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a dealer partner on the company website under Find a Dealer section, providing distribution and sales channel for Shielding International products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bar-Ray Products: Direct competitor manufacturing radiation protective aprons, gloves, thyroid collars, and shielding accessories for the medical, dental, and veterinary markets. Closely overlapping product catalog, customer base, and go-to-market approach make it the most directly comparable peer to Shielding International.
• Wolf X-Ray: Distributor and manufacturer of x-ray protective apparel, barriers, and accessories serving the U.S. medical, dental, and veterinary markets. Highly comparable product portfolio and channel mix.
• Infab Corporation: Manufacturer of lead aprons, lead gloves, mobile barriers, and radiation shielding accessories for the medical and nuclear industries. Comparable in scale, product mix, and customer segments to Shielding International.
• Protech Medical: Direct-to-customer manufacturer of x-ray protective garments, eyewear, and shields. Closely aligned vertically-integrated approach and similar DTC e-commerce strategy.
• Burlington Medical Supplies: Specialist in radiation protective apparel and barriers, serving hospitals, imaging centers, and dental/vet practices. Operates a similar e-commerce-plus-dealer distribution model with overlapping SKUs (aprons, shields, lead glass).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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