What Ziamatic Corp. does

Ziamatic Corp. (DBA Zico) is a US-based manufacturer of fire and emergency response equipment headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1958 and operating as a privately held Pennsylvania LLC, the company designs and assembles mechanical hardware for fire apparatus, including SCBA mounting brackets (QUIC-SLIDE, QUIC-SWING, WALKAWAY, EZ-LOC), QUIC-CHOC wheel chocking systems, QUIC-LIFT electric and hydraulic ladder access and portable tank systems, hard sleeve gantry retrieval systems, SURE-GRIP hook-and-loop tool mounts, vehicle steps, hose bridges, and a growing EMS product line covering oxygen cylinder lifts and gas cylinder storage. Its catalog spans 392 fire SKUs and 90 EMS SKUs, with products certified to NFPA and SAE-J3043 standards, made in the USA, and customizable by color, material, mounting location, and drop distance.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively indirect: Ziamatic sells through a global network of authorized dealers, distributors, and fire apparatus OEMs, and does not sell direct to the public or accept credit cards from end users. Pricing is not published; customers must contact dealers or the company for quotes via a 30-day test-and-evaluation program. The customer base is fire departments, EMS providers, and apparatus OEMs in the United States and internationally, with marketing conducted through trade shows (FDIC, FIRE Pro Expo), social media, email, and PDF product catalogs. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales with no disclosed software, subscription, or service component. The company is independently owned with no parent, no disclosed funding rounds, and 101–250 employees.

In 2024 Ziamatic launched a new Sales Division, appointed a Director of Sales and a Regional Sales Manager for New England and New York, introduced a new Vehicle Cooling Unit (VCU) product line for electric vehicle battery fires, and filed a patent on a Folding CHOC wheel chock with spring assist. The company has no disclosed AI, software, or data product surface, and its competitive positioning rests on brand longevity, in-house US manufacturing, catalog breadth, customization, and channel coverage.

Name

Ziamatic Corp.

Legal name

Ziamatic LLC

Website

https://ziamatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) is a US manufacturer of mechanical fire and EMS apparatus hardware — SCBA brackets, wheel chocks, ladder access systems, tool mounts, and oxygen cylinder lifts — sold exclusively through authorized dealers, distributors, and fire apparatus OEMs to fire departments and EMS providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Safety Equipment Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

Keywords

• Fire safety equipment
• SCBA mounting brackets
• Wheel chocking systems
• Ladder access systems
• EMS vehicle equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Yardley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of fire and safety equipment through authorized dealer and distributor network. Products include SCBA brackets, ladder systems, wheel chocks, tool mounts, and apparatus components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ziamatic Corp. (doing business as Zico) manufactures and assembles fire and emergency response equipment for first responders, including SCBA storage brackets, wheel chocks, electric and hydraulic ladder access systems, portable tank systems, tool and equipment mounts, oxygen cylinder lifts, and EV fire cooling units. Products are designed, tested, and assembled in the USA and sold exclusively through an authorized dealer and distributor network, with OEM integration into new fire apparatus. The portfolio spans 392 fire-category products and 90 EMS-category products.

Product overview

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) is a leading manufacturer of fire and safety equipment for first responders, offering over 50 years of experience in the industry. The company's product portfolio centers on SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) mounting solutions including QUIC-SLIDE swing-down, QUIC-SWING flip-down, WALKAWAY spring clip, and EZ-LOC mechanical brackets; QUIC-CHOC wheel chocking systems; and QUIC-LIFT ladder access and portable tank systems with hydraulic and electric operation. Supporting products include SURE-GRIP tool and equipment mounts in standard and XL configurations, vehicle steps and ladders, hose bridges, hard sleeve gantry systems, and drafting/dumping equipment. For EMS applications, Zico provides oxygen cylinder storage, QUIC-RELEASE tank systems, and gas cylinder brackets. The company also recently introduced Vehicle Cooling Units (VCU) for electric vehicle fire suppression. All products are designed, tested, and assembled in the USA with a focus on quality, innovation, and customization options including color, material, and mounting configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCBA Brackets Self-contained breathing apparatus storage and deployment brackets for fire apparatus, including QUIC-SLIDE swing-down, QUIC-SWING flip-down, WALKAWAY spring clip, EZ-LOC mechanical, and QUIC-LOCK models. Designed for fire departments seeking secure, hands-free, single-motion SCBA retrieval in emergency vehicles.
• QUIC-CHOC Wheel Chocs High-tensile strength aluminum wheel chocks for securing fire apparatus and emergency vehicles at incident scenes. Available in standard, folding, and wildland-compliant variants. Used by fire departments and EMS agencies for apparatus stability and safety.
• QUIC-LIFT Ladder Access Systems Hydraulic and electric ladder access systems for storing and deploying fire service ladders at ground level, including Standard Electric, Bulkhead Electric, Standard Hydraulic, and Extend Down variants. Enables safe single-person ladder retrieval from fire apparatus.
• QUIC-LIFT Portable Tank Systems Hydraulic and horizontal portable tank systems for moving and managing water at fire scenes, featuring self-contained 12V hydraulic actuators and NFPA-compliant flashing light kits. Used by fire departments for water supply operations.
• SURE-GRIP Tool and Equipment Mounts Heavy-duty all-weather hook-and-loop strap mounting systems for securing tools and equipment on fire apparatus, including axes, halligans, saws, struts, and extrication equipment. NFPA-compliant up to 20 lbs retention; UV-resistant materials; XL version accommodates 2\" to 4\" diameter equipment.
• Hard Sleeve Gantry Systems Hydraulic and manual gantry retrieval systems for hard suction sleeves mounted on fire apparatus, including a double hard sleeve model. Converts multi-person retrieval operations into single-person tasks.
• QUIC-Step Vehicle Steps Retractable and manual vehicle steps for emergency apparatus with automatic and manual deployment options, including 7-5/8\" and 10-1/2\" drop configurations. Improves firefighter access to and from apparatus.
• Vehicle Ladders Swing-out and swing-down vehicle ladders in 12\", 15\", and 18\" widths for rescue operations from fire apparatus.
• Hose Bridges and Guards Aluminum hose protection equipment, including 3\" and 5\" hose bridges, designed to protect fire hoses from vehicle traffic at emergency scenes.
• QUIC-CLOTH Canvas Utility Bags Heavy-duty canvas utility bags and cribbing bags for equipment transport and storage on fire apparatus and EMS vehicles.
• QUIC-RELEASE Fire Extinguisher Holders SAE-J3043 and AMD Standard 003 compliant fire extinguisher brackets for securing 5 lb. fire extinguishers in ambulances and emergency vehicles.
• Vehicle Cooling Units (VCU) Sprayer cooling systems for electric vehicle battery fires, adapting to conventional fire hoses with 39.5\" and 81\" options, NHT 1.5 coupling compatibility, and 40-119 GPM water flow. Designed for the emerging EV fire response use case.
• QUIC-RELEASE Oxygen Tank Systems Motorized oxygen cylinder lift and storage systems for EMS vehicles, available with hand-held switch controls for aluminum M cylinders. Used by EMS agencies for medical gas cylinder retrieval.
• Gas Cylinder Storage Brackets Strapless and strap-mounted brackets for D, E, and M medical gas cylinders with horizontal and vertical configurations for secure EMS vehicle storage.
• QUIC-BAR Halligan Tools Forcible entry tools available in black and chrome finishes, designed for fire service breach operations.
• EZ-MOUNT Fastening System Modular mounting system for tool boards and compartments using aluminum peg or solid poly panels with adhesive fastening options for fire and EMS apparatus.
• QUIC-STORAGE Air Cylinder Storage Racks Steel and plastic storage racks for secure horizontal and vertical air cylinder storage and transport in emergency vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• NFPA compliant products with third-party testing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)minorOthersZiamatic products comply with NFPA standards and testing requirements. Products are designed and tested to meet NFPA compliance requirements for fire service equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Amkus Rescue: Amkus manufactures hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric rescue tools (cutters, spreaders, rams) for fire departments and rescue squads — adjacent player in the fire/rescue apparatus equipment category sharing the same dealer-driven go-to-market.
• Holmatro: Holmatro manufactures hydraulic rescue tools (cutters, spreaders, rams) for fire and rescue services globally — adjacent fire/rescue equipment manufacturer with overlapping first-responder customer base and dealer distribution model.

Direct peers

• Akron Brass: Akron Brass manufactures monitors, nozzles, valves, and electronic water-flow devices for fire apparatus, serving OEMs and dealers globally — comparable in channel (OEM/dealer), customer base (fire departments), and product category of fire-apparatus components.
• Hale Products: Hale Products is a major manufacturer of fire pumps and firefighting apparatus components including foam systems, valves, and controls, sold through OEMs and dealers — directly comparable in product category, channel, and end customer to Ziamatic.
• Elkhart Brass: Elkhart Brass produces firefighting monitors, nozzles, valves, and apparatus hardware sold to OEMs and fire service end-users worldwide — a direct competitor in the fire service hardware category with shared distribution and customer model.
• Fire Hooks Unlimited: Fire Hooks Unlimited manufactures fire service hardware including pike poles, forcible entry tools, mounts and ladders sold to fire departments and apparatus builders — overlapping with Ziamatic's QUIC-LIFT ladder and QUIC-BAR tool categories.
• Fire Research Corporation: Fire Research Corporation manufactures electronic and mechanical apparatus components including water/foam level gauges, valves, and scene lighting sold to fire apparatus OEMs — a peer in apparatus hardware with shared OEM distribution and municipal fire service customer base.
• Task Force Tips: Task Force Tips (TFT) designs and manufactures a wide range of firefighting equipment including nozzles, monitors, foam equipment, and apparatus hardware, selling through a similar dealer/OEM network to fire departments — directly overlapping with Ziamatic's fire apparatus equipment focus.
• Tempest Technology: Tempest Technology designs and manufactures positive-pressure ventilation fans, blowers, and lighting for fire and emergency services, distributed through fire service dealers — comparable channel model and overlapping first-responder customer base.
• Kochek: Kochek designs and manufactures fire apparatus plumbing, valves, intakes, and hose handling equipment distributed through fire service dealers — adjacent equipment manufacturer targeting the same NFPA-compliant, dealer-driven fire apparatus procurement channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ziamatic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Ziamatic
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ziamatic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ziamatic-corp-zico-?trk=top_nav_home
• Instagraminstagram.com/ziamaticcorp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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