About Blickman Industries
About Blickman Industries
Blickman traces its origins to 1889, when Sophia Blickman began making kitchen pots and pans, a business that grew into a facility in Weehawken, New Jersey marketing cookware to local hospital kitchens. Over the following decades the company's focus gradually shifted toward equipping hospitals rather than just supplying their kitchens.
In 1975, Fred Heisman and Ben Freedman acquired the company's medical-surgical division, renaming it Blickman Health Industries, Inc. and relocating to Fairlawn, New Jersey, formalizing the brand's transition into a dedicated medical and surgical equipment manufacturer. Anthony Lorenzo acquired the company again in 2018 and now serves as CEO, with headquarters in a 71,000 square foot facility in Clifton, New Jersey.
Today Blickman manufactures ambulation devices, bassinets, cabinets, case carts, and related medical furniture for acute care hospitals, primary care offices, and surgery centers. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History holds Blickman trade literature and catalogs dating back to the 1940s, underscoring the brand's long history in American healthcare equipment. On ChatMRO, buyers can describe their care setting and equipment need to find the matching Blickman product.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Blickman Industries manufacture?
The catalog includes ambulation devices, bassinets, cabinets, case carts, and related medical and surgical furniture. Buyers should specify their care setting, such as hospital, surgery center, or primary care office, to find the right configuration.
How long has Blickman been serving the healthcare industry?
Blickman traces its roots to 1889, originally as a cookware manufacturer, before formally becoming a medical-surgical equipment company as Blickman Health Industries in 1975. The Smithsonian holds Blickman trade catalogs dating back to the 1940s.
Who owns Blickman Industries today?
Anthony Lorenzo acquired the company in 2018 and now serves as CEO, operating from a 71,000 square foot facility in Clifton, New Jersey. The company has gone through several ownership transitions since its medical-surgical division was formed in 1975.
What healthcare settings use Blickman furniture?
Blickman products are used in acute care hospitals, primary care offices, and surgery centers, among other healthcare facility types. Each setting tends to specify different case cart configurations and cabinet storage options.
How do I find the right Blickman product on ChatMRO?
Describe your care setting and the type of furniture or cart you need, and ChatMRO's search will surface matching Blickman products. For facility-wide equipment orders, use the RFQ form to reach a sourcing specialist.