Thomas Transport Packs

What Thomas Transport Packs does

Thomas Transport Packs, doing business as Thomas EMS, is a privately-held US manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company designs and builds medical transport packs, hard cases, drug-storage solutions, and thermoelectric temperature-control hardware for pre-hospital and emergency medical use, sold primarily to EMS agencies, fire departments, law enforcement, air medical units, search-and-rescue teams, and home health providers. Products are constructed from 1000D Cordura Nylon and include proprietary systems such as the Clima-Tech portable climate-controlled case, the patented Bariatric Transfer Flat, the Chill Doc hypothermia container, and purpose-built carriers for third-party devices including the McGrath Video Laryngoscope and Pelican 747/9606 storage boxes. A full sub-line of temperature-controlled drawers, IV warmers, and mobile medical cabinets extends the portfolio into vehicle-installed hardware for ambulances and rescue vehicles.

The business operates on a one-time-purchase, direct-to-customer revenue model with no subscription or recurring component. Pricing ranges from roughly $9.50 for basic inserts to $810 for a floor-mounted IV warmer, with unit pricing applied uniformly across entry, mid-range, and premium tiers. Go-to-market is anchored by an e-commerce storefront on thomasems.com supported by a 30-day risk-free trial, toll-free and local phone sales, a downloadable product catalog, and a "preferred EMS supplies distributor" channel. The company offers in-house embroidery for product personalization, a lifetime warranty against defects, and dedicated international inquiry handling including a Middle East-specific contact. No funding rounds, institutional investors, leadership team disclosures, or headcount figures are present in the available data, and the firm appears to be founder- or family-operated with no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Thomas Transport Packs

Legal name

Thomas EMS

Website

https://thomasems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Thomas EMS is a privately-held Salt Lake City manufacturer of medical transport packs, hard cases, drug storage, and thermoelectric temperature-control hardware for EMS, fire, law enforcement, aeromedical, and search-and-rescue buyers, sold direct via e-commerce and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Care Transport (CCT) & Specialty Transport Teams (HLAFANAE), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN)

Keywords

• Medical transport packs
• EMS equipment
• Emergency medical supplies
• Advanced life support
• Temperature controlled cases

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Transport Pack Sales: One-time purchase of physical medical transport bags, cases, and equipment. Products include ALS/BLS packs, hard cases, temperature control products, and accessories. Revenue generated through direct e-commerce and phone sales with no recurring subscription component.
2. Customization Services: In-house embroidery capabilities for product personalization and modification services to fit customer-specific needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thomas Transport Packs (Thomas EMS) manufactures and sells specialized medical transport packs, hard cases, and temperature-controlled storage solutions for emergency medical service professionals. Products include Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) packs, aeromedical packs, hypothermia/temperature control cases (Clima-Tech, Chill Doc, Med Drawer, IV Warmers), bariatric transfer devices, narcotics storage, and pre-filled emergency kits. The company serves fire departments, EMS agencies, air medical units, law enforcement, and search and rescue crews globally.

Product overview

Thomas Transport Packs (Thomas EMS) is a manufacturer of medical transport equipment specializing in EMS packs and temperature control solutions. The product portfolio centers on a modular system of specialized packs organized into tiers: Advanced Life Support packs (ALS Pack, ALS Ultra, ALS Roller, Ultra Roller, Aeromed Pack, Aeromed Advanced) for critical care paramedics; Basic Life Support packs (Multi Purpose Pack, Emergency Responder) for non-serious patient care; and specialty packs including the Emergency Medical Pack, Pediatric Pack, and Trauma bags. Temperature control products form a major product line including the Chill Doc, Clima-Tech Climate Controlled Case, 4-Liter IV Warmer, Med Drawer, Mobile Saline Drawer, Mobile Medical Drawer, and Mobile Medical Cabinets in various sizes. Hard cases for medication and airway equipment, narcotics storage solutions, and emergency equipment including IFAK Active Shooter Packs, Triage Packs, and AlbacMat Rescue Mats address mass casualty and fire rehab needs. The company also produces a full range of support accessories including IV bags, oxygen sleeves, drug cases, intubation pouches, inserts, and carrying straps. Notably, Thomas EMS manufactures a specialized bag for McGrath Video Laryngoscopes and temperature-controlled cabinets designed to integrate with Plano/Pelican storage boxes, demonstrating product interoperability with third-party medical equipment and storage systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zenith ALS/BLS/Airway Bag Versatile trauma bag combining ALS and BLS capabilities with both backpack straps and over-the-shoulder carrying options, designed as a first-in bag for emergency response.
• Thomas EMS ALS Pack Advanced Life Support pack designed for paramedics providing comprehensive equipment organization for critical patient care scenarios.
• Thomas EMS ALS Ultra Enhanced ALS pack featuring oxygen tank accommodation for D, Jumbo D, or European style tanks, increased reflectivity, and expanded exterior pocket size for additional drug boxes or intubation packs.
• Thomas EMS ALS Roller Best-selling ALS pack with internal lightweight frame, inset high impact wheels, and telescoping tuck-away handle for wheeled transport, eliminating stress of traditional paramedic equipment carrying.
• Thomas EMS Aeromed Pack Space-efficient and durable pack specifically designed for initial care of critically ill or injured patients, commonly used for ambulance, search and rescue, high rise rescue, helicopter operations, or as a personal medical kit. Suitable for trauma, pediatric, neonatal, burn, obstetrical, cardiac, or respiratory patients.
• Thomas EMS Aeromed Advanced Complete pre-filled ALS kit including Berman oral airways, Magill intubating forceps, Miller and Macintosh blades, blood pressure unit, stethoscope, and comprehensive medical supplies in multiple color options.
• Thomas EMS Emergency Responder EMT Pack Pack specifically designed for initial care of non-serious, critically ill, or injured patients in emergency response scenarios.
• Thomas EMS O2 Pack Professional oxygen cylinder pack accommodating C, D, or Jumbo D size oxygen cylinders with hide-away backpack straps, clear vinyl pockets, YKK zippers, and multiple carrying options.
• Thomas EMS Chill Doc Temperature controlled container for therapeutic hypothermia storage, maintaining fluid temperatures at 37 degrees +/- 3 degrees. Designed for ambulance and rescue vehicle installation with thermoelectric cooling, quick snap locking, and multiple tracking options.
• Thomas Clima-Tech Climate Controlled EMS Case First portable climate controlled case specifically designed for EMS, ensuring proper temperature control for drugs in extreme hot or cold conditions. Features 2-week lead time.
• Thomas EMS 4-Liter IV Warmer Rugged IV warmer built with 1000D Cordura capable of bringing up to 4 liters of fluid to body temperature, maintaining readiness when power is supplied via 12V connection.
• Thomas EMS Med Drawer Temperature controlled drawer designed for ambulance or rescue vehicle use, maintaining critical medications at 70 degrees with dual door design for fast EMT access and internal digital temperature display.
• Small Mobile Medical Cabinet Compact temperature controlled cabinet with automatic heating and cooling, installable in multiple configurations for mobile, temporary, or stationary environments. Manufactured in USA.
• Thomas EMS ALS Medication Hard Case Hard case with large removable padded drug case in lid allowing multiple medics flexibility in multi-victim situations. Features magnetic lid securing system and fluid-resistant material.
• Thomas EMS Bariatric Transfer Flat Patented patient transfer flat accommodating most backboards and qualifying as a spinal immobilization device, designed for bariatric patients found on ground requiring spinal immobilization.
• IFAK KIT - Active Shooter Pack Compact compartmentalized pack for triaging and saving lives in active shooter or mass casualty scenarios, with adjustable shoulder strap wearable over turn-outs or SWAT gear.
• Thomas EMS Triage Pack Economical triage pack designed around START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system including Sharpe trauma shears, N95 masks, antiseptic towelettes, Berman airways, and penlight.
• AlbacMat Emergency Rescue Mat Rescue mat designed to allow one person to safely transport another individual, used in mass casualty and fire rehab operations.
• Thomas EMS Pediatric Pack Most organized and complete pre-hospital pediatric pack in the industry, color-coded green, containing equipment specifically designed for pediatric patient care.
• McGrath Video Laryngoscope Bag Ultra durable bag specifically designed for McGrath Video Laryngoscope, constructed of 1000D Cordura Nylon with semi-rigid open cell foam insert protecting screen and handle, with elastic sewn into lid for additional blades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of successful use by EMS professionals worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Preferred EMS Supplies DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThomas EMS works with key EMS supplies distributors to distribute their products. The company maintains 'versatile manufacturing sourcing and facilities' and 'key distributor relationships' as part of their core business model.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pelican Products: Pelican Products is a leading manufacturer of protective cases used in EMS, tactical, and industrial applications. Pelican cases are integrated into Thomas EMS products (e.g., Plano 747/9606 mobile medical cabinet), making them an adjacent equipment maker and ecosystem partner.
• Bound Tree Medical: Bound Tree Medical is one of the largest U.S. distributors of EMS supplies, pharmaceuticals, and pre-hospital equipment. It is comparable as a channel ecosystem player that resells EMS products — including those of Thomas EMS's competitors — to the same fire/EMS buyers Thomas targets.

Broad incumbents

• Medline: Medline is one of the largest privately-held medical supply manufacturers and distributors in the U.S., producing a broad range of medical and EMS-adjacent products. It serves similar healthcare and EMS procurement customers with significantly greater scale and product breadth than Thomas EMS.
• Stryker: Stryker is a large diversified medical device company with a substantial emergency care/EMS portfolio (stretchers, CPR devices, EMS gear). It competes broadly with Thomas EMS across multiple EMS hardware categories and brings far greater scale, sales coverage, and bundling power.
• Laerdal: Laerdal is a global medical education and emergency care company producing airway management products, simulation tools, and EMS equipment. Its airway and emergency care products overlap with the buyer base and product categories of Thomas EMS.

Direct peers

• Ferno-Washington: Ferno is a global leader in EMS, rescue, and patient handling equipment, including stretchers, immobilizers, and EMS bags. It is a direct competitor across many of Thomas EMS's product categories and the broader EMS equipment space.
• StatPacks: StatPacks is a specialty manufacturer of EMS, trauma, and tactical medical packs and bags. It is the closest direct competitor to Thomas EMS in the EMS-pack niche, serving paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement with comparable modular bag systems.
• Iron Duck: Iron Duck is a U.S. manufacturer of EMS bags, oxygen cases, backboards, and trauma packs. It directly competes with Thomas EMS across EMS soft cases, hard cases, and immobilization products sold to similar fire/EMS buyers.
• Reeves EMS (Stryker): Reeves EMS is a legacy manufacturer of EMS decontamination and transport equipment, now part of Stryker's emergency care portfolio. It competes directly with Thomas EMS in EMS transport and patient-handling hardware and is integrated into a much larger sales channel.
• North American Rescue: North American Rescue is a leading supplier of tactical and pre-hospital medical equipment, including IFAKs, trauma kits, and casualty response products. It directly overlaps Thomas EMS's IFAK Active Shooter, Triage, and tactical medical segments serving law enforcement and EMS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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