Our story begins in 1889 with Sofia Blickman manufacturing stainless steel pots and pans in her garage to sell to neighbors in her community.
Early 1900s
Weehawken, NJ
By 1923, the garage was no longer an adequate production facility. The S. Blickman Company (as it was then known) moved to a plant in Weehawken, New Jersey and started marketing to local hospital kitchens. From a modest beginning in hospitals to expanded product lines in surgical suites, the steel-based company created an extraordinary legacy of service to the nation’s healthcare industry.
During this time, Blickman designed the first Mayo stand for the Mayo brothers. Click here to learn more about Blickman’s impact on the history of healthcare through innovation.
1969
The Moon
Blickman designed and manufactured stainless steel cabinets for the APOLLO spacecraft in 1969. For supporting the First United States Manned Lunar Landing Project, Blickman was awarded the Silver Snoopy Award by NASA.
1970s
Fairlawn, NJ
In 1975, Fred Heisman and Ben Freedman acquired the company’s medical-surgical division, renamed it Blickman Health Industries, Inc., and moved to Fairlawn, New Jersey. Success eventually compelled an additional move to larger quarters: a 71,000-square-foot plant in Clifton, New Jersey where Blickman currently resides.
Along with the square footage, the company has grown to be the largest medical equipment manufacturer in its class and maintains a sharp focus on inventive products, superior services and savvy solutions. During this time, Blickman invents the modern case cart design that is still used today. Learn more about the invention of the modern day case cart.
Today
Clifton, NJ
Now, Blickman has opened a new chapter in its history book, which features Anthony Lorenzo as the new owner as well as a new name: Blickman Industries. Mr. Lorenzo is a well-established financial specialist that is excited to be managing the strategic direction of the company. His goal is to drive Blickman forward and up by combining his vision for success with Blickman’s extensive medical equipment industry experience to help the company to grow even further.