QuakeHold Industrial

What QuakeHold Industrial does

QuakeHold Industrial is a privately held, family-owned (Reese family) seismic mitigation and emergency preparedness company headquartered in Vista, California, with regional offices across the West Coast (Glendora/Los Angeles, Hayward/San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle). Founded in 1991 per firmographic records and consolidated under the QuakeHOLD! Industrial brand in 2010 following the acquisition of three predecessor fastening companies (Q Safety, Fastening Solutions, Quake Proof), the company specializes in non-structural seismic bracing — engineered fastening systems that secure sensitive equipment, furniture, and infrastructure to walls, floors, or bench tops without penetrating existing structures.

Its core product line comprises ICC-ES ESR-4807 approved engineered earthquake-securing kits (Ratchet Strap Kits, Seat Belt Kits, Thumb Lock Kits, Cable Bracket Kits), supplemented by the proprietary patented Thumb Lock Fastener sub-brand with 25+ years of field use. The company also offers HCAI-ready custom bracing solutions for California hospitals (notably a co-engineered solution for ThermoFisher Scientific freezers) and distributes emergency preparedness supplies through its Ready America, Aqua Blox, Mayday, and Big Shaker sub-brands, including FEMA-contracted emergency drinking water and custom emergency response trailers and containers.

QuakeHold operates a hybrid B2B/B2G/B2C revenue model: enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing through four regional offices delivering professional in-house installation services (not subcontracted); industrial distribution partnerships with Grainger and Fisher Scientific; a direct e-commerce site; and a 25% employee discount program. Customers include Roche, Genentech, Novartis, Bayer, Abbott, NVIDIA, SanDisk, Amazon, eBay, Boeing, Stanford, Berkeley, and PG&E, primarily across biotech labs, data centers, hospitals, and commercial facilities. The company emphasizes community outreach via the Big Shaker earthquake simulator (30,000+ people trained), Great ShakeOut participation, Lunch & Learn programs, and partnerships with the American Red Cross, FEMA, CEA, and SCEC.

Name

QuakeHold Industrial

Legal name

QuakeHOLD! Industrial

Website

https://quakeholdindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QuakeHold Industrial is a family-owned seismic bracing and emergency preparedness company selling ICC-ES approved engineered earthquake fastening kits, custom installation services, and emergency response infrastructure to biotech labs, hospitals, data centers, and commercial enterprises across the U.S. West Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seismic Bracing and Earthquake Fastening Systems

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Supports, Hangers & Seismic Bracing (IMADALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firestopping, Seismic Bracing & HVAC Installation Accessories (IMADANAK), Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Seismic bracing products
• Earthquake fastening systems
• Non-structural seismic mitigation
• Emergency preparedness supplies
• Seismic risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seismic Fastening Products: Sale of earthquake fasteners, straps, brackets, and restraint systems for various applications including floor, wall, and countertop mounting. Products include Ratchet Strap Kits, Seat Belt Kits, Thumb Lock Kits, Cable Bracket Kits, and Flex Mount systems.
2. Professional Installation Services: In-house professional installation of seismic bracing systems. Includes risk assessments, custom engineered solutions, and ongoing maintenance programs. Installation teams trained in GMP gowning, clean room protocols, and appropriate seismic installation methods.
3. Survival and Emergency Preparedness Products: Disaster preparedness supplies including survival kits, first aid, emergency lighting, communication equipment, sanitation supplies, food and water products, and PPE sold through various channels including retail partners and e-commerce.
4. Emergency Response Equipment: Customized Emergency Response Trailers and Containers for disaster relief and emergency management. Mobile command centers, hazmat containers, decon trailers. Build to budget based on size and features desired.
5. Distribution through Partners: Products available through Grainger and Fisher Scientific distribution channels for industrial and laboratory customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QuakeHold Industrial designs, manufactures, and installs non-structural seismic bracing products and engineered fastening systems that secure sensitive laboratory, medical, and commercial equipment to walls, floors, or countertops without penetrating existing structures. The company sells ICC-ES approved earthquake fastening kits (Ratchet, Seat Belt, Thumb Lock, Cable Bracket), custom engineered bracing for high-value equipment, emergency response trailers and containers, the Big Shaker earthquake simulator, and a broad line of emergency preparedness supplies, supported by in-house professional installation and risk assessment services.

Product overview

QuakeHOLD! Industrial is a B2B/B2G company specializing in seismic bracing products and emergency preparedness solutions. The core product line consists of ICC-ES ESR-4807 evaluated earthquake fastening systems including Ratchet Kits, Seat Belt Kits, Thumb Lock Kits, and Cable Bracket Kits. The company also offers emergency response infrastructure (trailers and containers), the Big Shaker mobile earthquake simulator for training, and distributes emergency preparedness supplies. Products are sold through distribution partners including Grainger and Fisher Scientific, with custom engineered bracing solutions for specific equipment like ThermoFisher freezers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ready America: Emergency preparedness supplies, disaster preparedness kits, and survival products.
• Big Shaker Enterprises
• Aqua Blox
• Mayday
• Thumb Lock Fasteners

Products and services

• ICC Ratchet Kit (F.R90CB.1C / F.R90CB.2C) Single or double ratchet strap floor mounting system with top corner brackets, featuring 2-inch wide nylon safety straps, steel ratchet handles, and stainless steel floor-mount brackets with 3M adhesive. ICC-ES approved non-penetration seismic bracing kit for equipment and furniture.
• ICC Seat Belt Kit (W.1S.PB4X6.2 / W.2S.PB4X6.4) Push Button Wall System with Unistrut and adjustable nylon safety straps, featuring 4x6 stainless steel plates with 3M VHB adhesive for wall mounting equipment. ICC-ES approved non-penetration seismic bracing kit.
• ICC Thumb Lock Kit (D.T6.4 / D.T6.8) Thumb Lock Buckle Fastening System with coated straps and T6 buckles with 3M adhesive for securing equipment. ICC-ES approved non-penetration seismic bracing kit using patented Thumb Lock technology.
• ICC Cable Bracket Kit (F.CB4X6.2 / F.CB4X6.4) Large equipment floor fastening system with stainless steel cables, quick links, and floor mount plates for corner mounting. ICC-ES approved non-penetration seismic bracing kit.
• Thumb Lock Fasteners USA-made and patented proprietary thumb lock products for seismic fastening, in use successfully for over 25 years. Features quick-disconnect capability for equipment maintenance access.
• FlexMount System Flexible mounting system for round items, monitors, microscopes, and various equipment configurations. Includes Universal Round Base (URB) options for customized seismic bracing of non-standard equipment.
• ThermoFisher HCAI Ready Freezer Bracing Custom engineered seismic bracing solution designed for ThermoFisher Scientific Freezers. HCAI (Office of Health Care Administration) compliant with engineered specifications and installation instructions by freezer model number.
• Emergency Response Trailers Customized mobile emergency response and disaster relief trailers with temperature control, solar power, generator, workstations, and communication systems for emergency management teams. Built to budget based on size and features.
• Emergency Response Containers Custom retrofit Grade A containers for secure storage of critical emergency supplies with temperature control, heavy-duty metro racks, and rapid deployment capabilities for disaster response.
• Big Shaker Earthquake Simulator World's largest mobile earthquake simulator capable of simulating up to magnitude 8.0 quakes, used for education, training, and consumer outreach to demonstrate earthquake preparedness. Has trained more than 30,000 people across California, Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
• Aqua Literz Emergency Drinking Water Ten-year shelf-life emergency drinking water for disaster relief, awarded FEMA contract for emergency water distribution. Deployed during Texas winter weather emergencies in 2021.
• Survival Kits & Disaster Preparedness Supplies Emergency survival kits including CERT kits, disaster kits, first aid kits, outdoor survival kits, pet survival kits, rolling kits, and school emergency kits. Sold under Ready America and Mayday sub-brands through retail partners and e-commerce.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Supplies Personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, gowns, masks, pandemic kits, sanitizer, and thermometers sold through e-commerce and retail channels.
• Fire Safety Products Fire safety equipment including extinguishers, extinguisher strapping, fire blankets, and wildfire protection kits.
• Professional Seismic Installation & Risk Assessment Services In-house professional installation of seismic bracing systems across all office locations (Vista, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle). Includes free risk assessments, custom engineered solutions, and ongoing maintenance programs. Installation teams are full-time dedicated staff (not subcontracted) and are trained in GMP gowning, clean room protocols, and seismic installation methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Big Shaker simulators have trained 30,000+ people in earthquake safety
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ThermoFisher ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom seismic bracing solution partnership. QuakeHOLD Industrial designed and engineered HCAI-ready custom seismic bracing solution for ThermoFisher Scientific Freezers. Includes installation instructions by freezer model number and complete engineered seismic restraint design documentation.
• ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service)coreOthersRegulatory evaluation and approval partnership. QuakeHOLD Industrial obtained ICC-ES ESR-4807 approval for multiple engineered earthquake-securing kits. Products evaluated against building codes for compliance.
• American Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity outreach and education partnership. Trained more than 9,000 Bay Area residents on 'How to Secure their Space' with free starter mitigation kits. Educational outreach program sponsored by California Earthquake Authority.
• UCSD (University of California San Diego)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and testing partnership at the world's largest earthquake simulator (NHERI@UCSD). QuakeHOLD Industrial hosts second floor of five total at the shake table facility. Features lab environment with QHI bracing and lifestyle living room with home bracing products.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)majorOthersDisaster relief partnership through Ready America. FEMA contract awarded for AquaLiterz emergency drinking water products. Products deployed in Texas during winter weather emergencies in 2021.
• Big Shaker EnterprisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company under same ownership. Designs, builds, and operates Big Shaker mobile earthquake simulators, the world's largest. Used for education, training, and consumer outreach. Featured at Great ShakeOut events and media appearances.
• California Earthquake Authority (CEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational sponsorship partnership. Sponsored training program for Bay Area residents on securing spaces. Contributes to earthquake safety education initiatives.
• Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEarthquake education and preparedness partnership. Partnered on 'Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country' safety booklet since 2005. Active member of Earthquake Country Alliance.
• Palomar HealthminorOthersHealthcare partnership through COVID Command Trailer donation. 48-foot mobile command center donated for patient screening at Palomar Medical Center Poway during pandemic.
• Kaillie Humphries (Bobsleigh Athlete)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries. First woman to win monobob World Cup event. Athlete represents USA after switching from Canadian team.
• Tunnel to Towers FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership supporting catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes with automated features.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Seismic Application Technology (ISAT): Specializes in non-structural seismic bracing of equipment, piping, and contents for healthcare, lab, and commercial facilities. Closely comparable product/market overlap to QuakeHOLD's engineered bracing kits and HCAI-targeted installations.
• Mason Industries: Manufactures seismic restraint and vibration isolation products for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Comparable in selling engineered bracing solutions into hospitals, data centers, and labs on a quote-based B2B basis.
• Kinetics Noise Control: Provides seismic restraint and vibration isolation hardware for mechanical equipment and architectural acoustics. Comparable engineering-driven product portfolio serving healthcare, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Vibration Mountings & Controls (VMC): Manufactures seismic and vibration control products including snubbers, restraints, and isolation mounts for mechanical equipment. Directly comparable engineered product portfolio serving industrial and institutional customers.
• Loos & Co: Supplies wire rope, cable, and seismic restraint hardware used for non-structural bracing. Comparable as a specialty fastener/cable provider serving seismic restraint applications in life-sciences and industrial settings.

Broad incumbents

• Tolco (Eaton): Eaton's Tolco seismic bracing line offers pipe and equipment bracing products widely used in commercial construction. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio, but overlapping product category and customer base.
• nVent ERICO / Caddy: nVent's ERICO and Caddy lines include seismic bracing, fasteners, and cable/hardware systems for MEP and data center applications. Broader incumbent with overlapping distribution through electrical wholesalers.
• Atkore Unistrut: Unistrut metal framing systems underpin many seismic bracing installations, including data center and hospital equipment support. Incumbent with much broader catalog, indirectly competing for the same bracing specification.
• Cooper B-Line (Eaton): Eaton's B-Line business offers a comprehensive catalog of seismic bracing hardware and support systems. Larger-scale incumbent competing for the same mechanical and electrical bracing specifications.

Others

• Ready America: QuakeHOLD's own sub-brand for emergency preparedness kits and supplies, but operates as an adjacent consumer-facing preparedness category. Listed here for completeness as it overlaps the company's emergency response product line rather than as an external competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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