HeartStation
HeartStation is a privately held US manufacturer of AED cabinets, signage, mounting brackets, and bleeding-control storage, serving organizations running Public Access Defibrillation programs across commercial, government, educational, and emergency-vehicle settings through an authorized distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersWauconda, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HeartStation does
HeartStation, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Wauconda, Illinois, is a privately held specialty manufacturer of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets and related accessibility products, employing 11-50 people. The company positions itself as the original entrant that moved AEDs from hidden locations into publicly visible, alarmed cabinetry as part of Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) programs, and self-describes as the world's leading manufacturer in this niche.
The core product line consists of wall-mounted steel AED cabinets (RC2000, RC5000, RC5300, TL1) built from 14- to 20-gauge welded steel with keyless or keyed alarms, theft-deterrent systems, low-battery detection, and optional telephone-interface connections for autodialer or remote monitoring integration (including ADT-style systems), plus an emergency-phone option capable of auto-dialing 911. Complementary offerings include the portable HeartCase indoor/outdoor carriers, shatter-proof PVC AED signage, a universal 14-gauge AED mounting bracket for vehicles and aircraft, and a 2022-launched Bleeding Control cabinet (STB1) that extends the portfolio into adjacent trauma-response storage. The cabinets are engineered for cross-compatibility with virtually all major AED brands on the market.
HeartStation operates a pure hardware-sales model with no disclosed recurring revenue stream, relying on quote-based pricing through an authorized distributor network, direct phone ordering, and a request-a-quote funnel on heartstation.com; a separate AED battery exchange website supports replacement-part sales. Customers are organizations implementing PAD programs across commercial facilities, government and educational institutions, emergency response vehicles, and bleeding-control programs. Operations are concentrated in the United States, with no disclosed international footprint or institutional ownership.
HeartStation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HeartStation
- Legal name
- HeartStation
- Website
- https://heartstation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HeartStation is a privately held US manufacturer of AED cabinets, signage, mounting brackets, and bleeding-control storage, serving organizations running Public Access Defibrillation programs across commercial, government, educational, and emergency-vehicle settings through an authorized distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HeartStation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- AED Storage Cabinets and Emergency Medical Hardware
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Safety, Security & Emergency Supplies/Equipment (First Aid, AEDs, PPE, Lockdown Kits) (EDAEAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cardiac Rhythm Management (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT) (HLAHAFAC)
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Where HeartStation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wauconda
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
HeartStation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- AED Cabinets and Enclosures: Sale of physical AED cabinet products including HeartCase indoor/outdoor, RC2000, RC5000, RC5300, and TL1 series cabinets. These are one-time hardware purchases with no recurring revenue component mentioned.
- AED Accessories: Sale of supporting products including AED signs, universal brackets, bleeding control cabinets, and replacement parts such as batteries and windows.
- Replacement Parts and Batteries: Sale of replacement batteries (9V, 12V, 1.5V LR44/AG13) and windows available through distributors or direct purchase.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through distributors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
HeartStation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HeartStation manufactures and sells Automated External Defibrillator (AED) storage cabinets, including indoor and outdoor wall-mounted and portable models, as well as related accessories such as AED signage, mounting brackets, and bleeding control cabinets. The cabinets are designed to store, protect, and provide rapid access to AEDs and bleeding control equipment in commercial, governmental, educational, and emergency response environments as part of Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) programs.
Product overview
HeartStation is the world's leading manufacturer of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) cabinets and accessibility products. The product portfolio centers on wall-mounted AED cabinets (RC2000, RC5000, RC5300, TL1 series) and portable HeartCase carriers (indoor and outdoor variants), complemented by AED signage, universal mounting brackets, and a Bleeding Control storage cabinet. The cabinets feature various alarm systems (local audible/visual and remote monitoring integration), steel construction ranging from 14 to 20 gauge, and compatibility with virtually all AED brands on the market. HeartStation positions these products as critical components of Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) programs, providing secure storage, visual/audible alerting, and theft deterrent features to ensure AED availability during emergencies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HeartCase: AED carrying case that travels easily to the patient; available in indoor and outdoor versions; accommodates Philips, Physio-Control, HeartSine, and Defibtech View AEDs
- RescueCase
- RC Series
- Trimline TL1
Products and services
- HeartCase Indoor AED Cabinet
Companies that use HeartStation
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
HeartStation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature5 records
HeartStation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
HeartStation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Brady Corporation: Brady is a major safety identification and facility signage manufacturer offering AED signage, labels, and visual safety products that overlap with HeartStation's AED signs accessory line in facility procurement workflows.
Broad incumbents
- ZOLL Medical: ZOLL manufactures AED Plus and professional defibrillators and supplies standardized wall cabinets and accessories, serving the same public access defibrillation programs that HeartStation targets.
- Cardiac Science: Cardiac Science manufactures Powerheart AEDs and supplies its own cabinets and accessories, and is specifically referenced (along with ZOLL) for larger AED units that influence cabinet dimensions — competing in the same specifications as HeartStation.
- Defibtech: Defibtech manufactures the Lifeline/View AED line, which is explicitly listed as compatible with HeartStation cabinets. Defibtech also offers its own cabinets, making it a relevant competitor for AED storage in the same PAD program sales cycles.
- Philips HeartStart: Philips is the largest AED manufacturer (HeartStart line) and supplies its own branded cabinets and accessories, creating a vertically integrated alternative that competes with HeartStation's independent cabinets designed to fit Philips units.
- Stryker (Physio-Control / HeartSine): Stryker, through its Physio-Control LifePak and HeartSine brands, is a major AED manufacturer offering compatible wall cabinets and storage solutions that compete for the same PAD program specifications as HeartStation.
Emerging players
- Avive Solutions: Avive is a connected AED challenger building network-connected defibrillators with integrated storage and monitoring — directly contesting HeartStation's traditional cabinet-plus-accessory model by building alerting and tracking features into the AED itself.
Regional players
- AIVIA (Pyrescom): AIVIA is a European AED cabinet and wall enclosure specialist offering indoor/outdoor connected cabinets — the closest analog to HeartStation's product category, though operating primarily outside the U.S. market where HeartStation is concentrated.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HeartStation social profiles
Digital presenceHeartStation financial estimates
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HeartStation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
HeartStation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HeartStation M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HeartStation
What does HeartStation do?
HeartStation manufactures and sells Automated External Defibrillator (AED) storage cabinets, including indoor and outdoor wall-mounted and portable models, as well as related accessories such as AED signage, mounting brackets, and bleeding control cabinets. The cabinets are designed to store, protect, and provide rapid access to AEDs and bleeding control equipment in commercial, governmental, educational, and emergency response environments as part of Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) programs.
Is HeartStation a public or private company?
HeartStation is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was HeartStation founded?
HeartStation was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HeartStation based?
HeartStation is headquartered in Wauconda, United States, in the North America region.
How does HeartStation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. AED Cabinets and Enclosures are the primary driver. The others are AED Accessories and replacement Parts and Batteries.
Who are HeartStation's main competitors?
Brady Corporation is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are ZOLL Medical, Cardiac Science, Defibtech, Philips HeartStart and Stryker (Physio-Control / HeartSine). Avive Solutions is listed as an emerging player. AIVIA (Pyrescom) is listed as a regional player.
Does HeartStation have an API?
No public API is recorded for HeartStation.
What industry is HeartStation in?
HeartStation's product category is AED Storage Cabinets and Emergency Medical Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAIAL, Safety, Security & Emergency Supplies/Equipment (First Aid, AEDs, PPE, Lockdown Kits), with a secondary code of HLAHAFAC, Cardiac Rhythm Management (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3841.