Guardian Equipment

What Guardian Equipment does

Guardian Equipment is a Chicago-based, privately held manufacturer of emergency eyewash and shower safety equipment, founded in 1985 and operating with 51-100 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of ANSI Z358.1-compliant emergency decontamination equipment including eyewashes, eye/face washes, emergency showers, safety stations, drench hose units, recessed laboratory units, safety centers, portable units, faucet-mounted eyewashes, thermostatic mixing valves, audio/visual alarms, and supporting accessories. Its technology is built around proprietary spray head platforms (GS-Plus™, FS-Plus™), AutoFlow™ swing-activated valve systems, ASSE 1071-certified thermostatic mixing valves (G6020 and G6040 series), UL-listed fire-rated construction for 1- and 2-hour walls (Through-Penetration Firestop System No. W-L-7167), and patented recessed drain pan/daylight drain designs (U.S. Patent 5,768,721).

The company sells primarily to laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, and general industrial workplaces, with its sales-led go-to-market reaching specifiers, distributors, contractors, and end-users through its website (gesafety.com), downloadable product literature, ANSI guides, and direct customer service. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales and likely distribution channels, supported operationally by a 24-hour Quickship program that differentiates the company on fulfillment speed versus long-lead industrial competitors. Sub-brands including EyeSafe™, EyeSafe-X™, AquaGuard™, GS-Plus™, and FS-Plus™ indicate portfolio diversification across faucet-mount, portable, and integrated recessed product lines.

Name

Guardian Equipment

Legal name

Guardian Equipment

Website

https://gesafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Guardian Equipment is a privately held Chicago-based manufacturer, founded in 1985, that designs and sells ANSI Z358.1-compliant emergency eyewash, shower, and safety station equipment for laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, cleanrooms, and industrial workplaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Safety Equipment (Industrial Eyewash and Shower Hardware)

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

Keywords

• Emergency eyewash equipment
• Emergency shower systems
• Thermostatic mixing valves
• Industrial safety equipment
• Recessed safety stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Safety Equipment Sales: Guardian Equipment generates revenue through the sale of emergency eyewash and shower equipment including plumbed units, portable units, faucet-mounted eyewashes, safety centers, thermostatic mixing valves, and accessories. Products are sold directly to laboratories, industrial facilities, and through distributors to end-user workplaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Guardian Equipment manufactures and sells emergency eyewash and shower safety hardware, including plumbed and portable eyewashes, eye/face washes, safety stations, recessed laboratory units, integrated safety centers, drench hose units, faucet-mounted eyewashes, thermostatic mixing valves, audio/visual alarms, and accessories. Products serve laboratories, industrial facilities, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical applications and are designed to comply with ANSI Z358.1, ADA, ASSE 1071, and UL fire-rating standards. The firm supports customers with a 24-hour Quickship program, downloadable technical documentation, and direct customer service for specifiers, distributors, contractors, and end-users.

Product overview

Guardian Equipment is a manufacturer of emergency eyewash and shower safety equipment. The product portfolio consists of standalone physical safety equipment rather than a unified software platform. The core product lines include emergency showers, eyewashes, eye/face washes, safety stations, drench hose units, recessed laboratory units, safety centers, faucet-mounted eyewashes, thermostatic mixing valves (G6020, G6040 series), audio/visual alarm systems (AP280 series), and accessories (modesty curtains, covers). Safety centers combine eyewash/shower stations with fire extinguisher and storage housings in integrated modular systems. Thermostatic mixing valves temper hot and cold water for tepid delivery. Audio/visual alarms provide strobe and audible alerts when emergency units activate. The products serve industrial, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom environments with variants including barrier-free, corrosion-resistant, vandal-resistant, and fire-rated construction options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EyeSafe™: Faucet-mounted eyewash product line - converts any faucet into an emergency eyewash station without interfering with normal faucet operation
• EyeSafe-X™
• GS-Plus™
• FS-Plus™
• AquaGuard™

Products and services

• G1895 Eyewash, Deck Mounted AutoFlow 90 Swivel All-stainless steel deck-mounted eyewash with AutoFlow 90 swivel for counter mounting next to sinks in corrosive environments and cleanrooms; GS-Plus spray heads with flip-top dust cover and internal filter; ANSI-compliant sign.
• G2010 Front Entry Enclosure Safety Station Recessed all-stainless steel eyewash and shower safety station in stainless steel booth with single entry and modesty curtain for cleanrooms with perforated floors.
• GBF2352 Recessed Safety Station with Drain Pan and Daylight Drain Fire-rated recessed barrier-free eye/face wash and shower safety station with ceiling-mounted exposed shower head, drain pan, and daylight drain; UL-listed for 1- and 2-hour fire-rated walls; covered by U.S. Patent 5,768,721.
• GBF2372 Recessed Safety Station with Drain Pan and Daylight Drain Fire-rated recessed barrier-free eye/face wash and shower safety station with wall-mounted exposed shower head, drain pan, and daylight drain for 1- and 2-hour fire-rated walls.
• GBF2370 Recessed Safety Station Fire-rated recessed barrier-free eye/face wash and shower safety station with wall-mounted exposed shower head and drain pan for 1- and 2-hour fire-rated walls.
• GSC2672K Safety Center Recessed safety center integrating barrier-free eye/face wash, shower safety station, fire extinguisher housing, lower storage housings, wall-mounted exposed shower head, and drain pan in a single modular unit.
• G6040 Thermostatic Mixing Valve High-capacity thermostatic mixing valve (50 GPM at 30 PSI) that blends hot and cold water to deliver ANSI-compliant tepid water; factory set to 85°F and adjustable 65-95°F; ASSE certified under ANSI/ASSE 1071 with cold water bypass and hot water shutoff.
• G6020 Thermostatic Mixing Valve Thermostatic mixing valve with 13 GPM flow capacity, designed for emergency eyewash, eye/face wash, or drench hose units; ASSE 1071 certified for tepid water delivery.
• G1100 EyeSafe Faucet-Mounted Eyewash Faucet-mounted eyewash that converts any faucet into an emergency eyewash station without interfering with normal faucet operation; suitable for installations close to where accidents might occur.
• G1101 EyeSafe-X Faucet-Mounted Eyewash for Gooseneck Faucets Faucet-mounted eyewash for gooseneck faucets that converts sinks into emergency eyewash stations; designed for installation at any sink close to where accidents might occur.
• G1200 EyeSafe Faucet-Mounted Eyewash with Faucet Control Faucet-mounted eyewash with integrated faucet control valve providing single-motion eyewash activation while the faucet remains on at preset temperature; water pressure holds eyewash in operation leaving user hands free.
• G1540 AquaGuard Portable Eyewash and Clear Vinyl Cover Accessory 16-gallon gravity-flow portable eyewash unit paired with a clear vinyl cover that protects the unit from dust and debris while maintaining visibility for ANSI inspections; portable solution for areas without plumbed water.
• AP280 Series Strobe Light and Alarm Horn Accessories Combination strobe light and alarm horn accessories for recessed and surface-mounted laboratory safety stations, providing audio/visual alerts when emergency units activate; available with silencing switch and remote-sensing flow switch variants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermostatic mixing valves deliver 50 GPM at 30 PSI pressure drop (G6040) or 13 GPM (G6020) for tepid water supply
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• OvalminorOthersGuardian Equipment's safety centers accommodate Oval brand fire extinguisher model 10JABC in integrated fire extinguisher housings. This is a product compatibility note rather than a formal partnership agreement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haws Corporation: Long-established direct competitor in emergency eyewash and shower equipment, serving industrial, laboratory, and education markets. Highly comparable to Guardian given overlapping ANSI Z358.1 product lines, thermostatic mixing valves, and recessed safety stations.
• Bradley Corporation: Direct peer in commercial plumbing fixtures and emergency safety equipment, with a broad catalog that includes eyewash, drench showers, and safety stations. Bradley is a leading competitor to Guardian in lab, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• Speakman Company: Direct competitor in emergency eye/face wash and drench shower equipment with strong presence in industrial and educational markets. Both companies compete for ANSI Z358.1 compliance-driven specifications in similar end markets.
• Encon Safety Products: Specialized competitor in emergency eyewash and shower safety equipment, including thermostatic mixing valves and recessed safety stations. Encon's product range overlaps materially with Guardian's core eyewash/shower portfolio.
• Acorn Engineering / Acorn Safety: Manufacturer of safety equipment including eyewash and emergency showers, serving correctional, industrial, and institutional markets. Acorn's product breadth overlaps with Guardian's barrier-free and corrosion-resistant eyewash lines.
• WaterSaver Faucet Company: Lab-focused manufacturer of faucets and emergency eyewash equipment, with a strong institutional and laboratory customer base. Comparable to Guardian in serving laboratory and cleanroom safety needs with similar certified plumbing-grade products.

Broad incumbents

• Justrite Manufacturing: Broader industrial safety products company offering a wider portfolio including emergency eyewash alongside storage, containment, and spill control solutions. Adjacent competitor with overlapping eyewash product lines but broader safety focus than Guardian's specialization.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Global safety products conglomerate with PPE, gas detection, and emergency response equipment. While not focused exclusively on eyewash/showers, Honeywell's broad safety portfolio and global distribution put it in adjacent competition for industrial and lab facility safety budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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