Res-Q-Jack

What Res-Q-Jack does

Res-Q-Jack, Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped specialty manufacturer of vehicle stabilization and lifting struts for fire departments, technical rescue teams, and rescue squads. Founded in 1998 and headquartered at 1580 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, the company designs, hand-welds, machines, and tests its struts in-house from 'proven and predictable materials,' emphasizing a 'Simple tools, advanced training' philosophy. Its customer base spans approximately 4,000 fire and rescue departments across the U.S. and worldwide, with no institutional investors, parent companies, or external funding rounds identified in the source material.

The product line is organized into three duty tiers — heavy-duty (Super X-Strut at 19,300 lbs Working Load Limit, Apex X-Strut up to 12,500 lbs, and an Aluminum X variant), standard-duty (Steel X-Strut and RJ3 Series at 4,000 lbs), and light-duty (Auto X-Strut at 3,250 lbs and GreenLite X-Strut at 2,500 lbs) — all rated to a 2:1 safety factor and offered in pin-free and pinned configurations. Core technical differentiators include patented pin-free end fittings for faster deployment, plus a portfolio of universal accessories (Darlington Head, X-Drive, EZ Picket Plate, Ram Plate, Load Pad, Ratcheting Wheel Chock). A separate Trench Shoring System extends the addressable use case into excavation rescue.

Res-Q-Jack sells exclusively through direct, consultative field sales — phone (1-800-466-9626), online quote requests, and a catalog-request flow — targeting government and public-safety buyers with a free hands-on demonstration as the primary conversion mechanism. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based by unit. The company pairs every kit purchase with free training (Stabilization University) and distributes training resources, quick-reference guides, and event content across an 11-language website and social channels. Revenue derives from hardware unit sales across the strut SKUs, trench shoring, and accessories; no revenue figure, headcount trend, or funding event is disclosed.

Name

Res-Q-Jack

Legal name

Res-Q-Jack, Inc.

Website

https://res-q-jack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Res-Q-Jack, Inc. is a privately held Elmira, NY manufacturer of vehicle stabilization and lifting struts, serving fire departments and rescue squads across the U.S. and internationally via patented pin-free hardware and bundled training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Stabilization Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Vehicle stabilization struts
• Rescue lifting equipment
• Fire department tools
• Technical rescue equipment
• Trench shoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmira

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Stabilization Struts: Res-Q-Jack generates revenue through the sale of heavy-duty, standard-duty, and light-duty vehicle stabilization and lifting struts, along with accessories. All struts feature a 2:1 safety factor. The company offers free training with every kit purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Res-Q-Jack designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle stabilization and lifting struts used by fire departments and rescue teams for extrication operations. The company offers heavy-duty (Super X, Apex X, Aluminum X), standard-duty (Steel X, RJ3), and light-duty (Auto X, GreenLite X) struts in both pin-operated and pin-free configurations, each carrying a 2:1 safety factor, along with a trench shoring system and complementary accessories. Products are hand-built at the company's Elmira, New York facility and are sold with free training included with every kit purchase.

Product overview

Res-Q-Jack, Inc. is a manufacturer of vehicle stabilization and lifting equipment for first responders, fire departments, and technical rescue teams. The product portfolio consists of physical rescue equipment organized into three duty categories: heavy-duty struts (Super X, Apex X, and Aluminum X series), standard-duty struts (Steel X and RJ3 Series), and light-duty struts (Auto X and GreenLite X), complemented by a trench shoring system and universal accessories including the X-Drive. All struts feature a 2:1 safety factor, with options ranging from pin-operated to pin-free deployment. The company pairs its product line with educational resources including Stabilization University training programs and Quick Reference Guides. Products are built by hand in the company's Elmira, New York facility and are distributed primarily to U.S. fire departments, with free training included with every kit purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stabilization University: An all-day hands-on training program on vehicle stabilization and lifting techniques, conducted throughout the year across the country by Res-Q-Jack instructors.
• X-Drive

Products and services

• Super X-Strut Series Heavy-duty vehicle stabilization and lifting strut line with a Working Load Limit of 19,300 lbs and a 2:1 safety factor, designed for heavy vehicle rescue, structural shoring, and technical rescue operations by fire departments and technical rescue teams.
• Apex X-Strut Series Heavy-duty pin-free vehicle stabilization and lifting strut with a Working Load Limit of up to 12,500 lbs and a 2:1 safety factor, designed for most vehicle rescue scenarios encountered by fire and rescue teams.
• Auto X-Strut Series Light-duty pin-free vehicle stabilization and lifting strut with a Working Load Limit of 3,250 lbs and a 2:1 safety factor, designed for lightning-fast stabilization and lifting of typical small vehicles.
• GreenLite X-Strut Series Economical light-duty vehicle stabilization strut with a Working Load Limit of 2,500 lbs and a 2:1 safety factor, offering adjustable lift movement via mechanical extension jack for budget-conscious departments.
• Steel X-Strut Series Original standard-duty steel stabilization strut that launched the add-on jack revolution, with a Working Load Limit of 4,000 lbs and a 2:1 safety factor; the most comprehensive steel stabilization strut in the market.
• RJ3 Series Jackstand Standard-duty adjustable jackstand and stabilization strut with Working Load Limits of 4,000 lbs and 2:1 safety factor, designed for typical vehicle rescue and convertible between shoring and lifting applications.
• Trench Shoring System Strut system designed for trench shoring and excavation safety applications, used by trench rescue teams during structural support and rescue operations.
• Stabilization University Training Program All-day hands-on training program on Res-Q-Jack tools and patented stabilization techniques, held throughout the year across the country and taught by qualified Res-Q-Jack instructors; included with kit purchase.
• X-Drive Accessory Pin-free stabilization and lifting accessory designed to minimize effort and maximize lift capability for vehicle stabilization operations.
• Darlington Head Accessory Universal accessory that allows marrying two struts together by linking CRG heads, enabling easier setup for Darlington Roll or Bi Pod configurations; compatible with all Res-Q-Jack struts.
• Ratcheting Wheel Chock Rugged and easy-to-use wheel chock that prevents pushing both sides of the wheel with a single piece of equipment.
• EZ Picket Plate Picket plate with three oversized collars for 1-inch diameter pickets set at 20-degree angles for fast and precise placement, measuring 30 inches by 6 inches with built-in carry handle and D-Ring.
• Ram Plate Heavy-duty, multi-purpose ram support plate designed to be placed over a rocker panel to achieve multiple engagement points for a ram during dash displacement procedures.
• Load Pad 14-inch by 14-inch load pad that spreads load evenly over soft ground, with four carry holes that double as stake holes and an inner strut pocket designed to fit the strut base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Super X-Strut: 19,300 lbs Working Load Limit with 2:1 safety factor
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stabilus: Stabilus manufactures gas springs and hydraulic dampers used in industrial motion-control applications. It is adjacent to Res-Q-Jack's mechanical ratchet and extension jack technology and useful as a technology/comparable for lifting-and-motion components.
• Leader Emergency Vehicles: Leader (part of REV Group) builds fire trucks and emergency response vehicles, often specifying stabilization equipment as part of apparatus packages. It is comparable as a downstream customer / specifier within the same fire-rescue procurement ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Hurst / Hale Products (Jaws of Life): Hurst (a Hale Products brand) is one of the most recognized names in vehicle rescue, selling hydraulic extrication tools and a broad range of stabilization equipment. It competes indirectly with Res-Q-Jack via its wider rescue-tool bundles sold to the same municipal customers.
• Holmatro Rescue Equipment: Holmatro is a global incumbent in the rescue tools market, offering hydraulic cutters, spreaders, rams, and stabilization struts. While its portfolio extends well beyond stabilization, Holmatro's strut products compete with Res-Q-Jack at the same fire-rescue accounts.

Direct peers

• Paratech: Paratech manufactures vehicle stabilization struts, shoring struts, and lifting equipment for fire and technical rescue. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Res-Q-Jack, selling overlapping duty-rated strut systems to the same fire-department buyers.
• Genesis Rescue Systems: Genesis Rescue manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic rescue struts, lifting bags, and shoring equipment for fire and rescue services. It is a focused specialist competitor in the stabilization segment.
• Amkus Rescue Systems: Amkus produces hydraulic and mechanical rescue tools including struts, rams, and stabilization equipment. It serves the same fire and technical rescue customer base as Res-Q-Jack with overlapping stabilization offerings.

Regional players

• Weber Rescue Systems: Weber Rescue is a European-based manufacturer of hydraulic rescue equipment, including stabilization struts and shoring products. It competes with Res-Q-Jack primarily outside North America and is a peer for international market sizing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/resqjack
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-v8SzL3N20ajaOhfMqhZGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/resqjack
• Instagraminstagram.com/resqjack_

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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