Company History

Huestis Machine Corporation, Bristol, RI, was founded in 1920 by J. Floyd Huestis as a specialty machinery supplier to local manufacturing companies. Early projects included custom work for Sam Colt's National India Rubber Co. (the father of Uniroyal) as well as Nat Herreshoff's America's Cup defending yachts “Weetamoe” and “Enterprise.”

Recognized for its precision machining capabilities, Huestis was first approached in the early 1970's to design and manufacture custom equipment used in radiation therapy. Continuing opportunities successfully led to a change in company focus to developing radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging applications under the new Huestis Medical corporate umbrella.

Huestis Medical continues to grow through increased market penetration, product expansion, and acquisition. We attribute much of this success to our commitment to fostering a symbiotic relationship with our customers. Some of our most successful developments have evolved from the practical and functional feedback from the same people we have reached out to help.

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Radiotherapy manufacturing
Huestis•Cascade NT™ radiotherapy simulator
Remanufactured diagnostic imaging systems
X-ray collimators

Radiotherapy Manufacturing

Huestis Medical, founded in 1975, has a rich history as a dynamic global leader in the radiotherapy market. Huestis Medical has always focused on practicality and affordability in the design of radiotherapy systems. Our development teams go through great efforts in establishing highly engineered products and implementing programs that enable any size facility to provide excellent health care affordably.

Our first radiotherapy product, the Styro•former™ shielding block cutter, addressed productivity and cost issues that represented major obstacles to providing affordable radiotherapy treatment in many small community facilities. Introduced in 1975 as a quick and accurate alternative to producing shielding blocks by hand, Styro•former was considered the vanguard of radiotherapy shielding technology. Today, our renewed commitment to supporting the radiotherapy community with accurate and affordable treatment alternatives has helped to position us as the world's leading manufacturer of radiation shielding block cutting equipment.

Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator

In December, 1996, Huestis Medical acquired Cascade XRay Inc., a manufacturer of radiation therapy simulators formerly based in Yakima, WA. Cascade simulator's easy installation, minimal room preparation and reliable operation has been proven in over 150 installations since it's introduction in 1976.

Completely redesigned in 2000, the new Huestis•Cascade NT™ combines easy, affordable installation with impressive features. Quick and easy to install because it's freestanding, there is no floor pit required as with other, more expensive simulators. Compact in size, it is ideal for rooms where space is at a premium. New asymmetrical field wires and WindowsNT® lead the array of flexible, reliable positioning features. Accurate, reliable and very affordable, Huestis•Cascade NT™ offers unmatched simulator performance and value.

Remanufactured Diagnostic Imaging Systems

In August, 1994, Huestis Medical acquired American Radiographics Inc., a diagnostic imaging system remanufacturing expert based in Taunton, MA. American Radiographics Inc.(ARI) was founded in 1986 with a focused commitment to becoming the premiere remanufacturer of GE R/F, AMX portables, and C-arm systems.

In September, 1996, Huestis Medical acquired Pro-Tronics, a remanufacturer with extensive experience with GE AMX portables and OEC C-arms. Based in Chicago, IL, Pro-Tronics has played a significant role in increasing Huestis Medical's remanufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Today, Huestis Medical is considered to be the leading remanufacturer of diagnostic imaging systems. ISO 9002 registered diagnostic imaging experts Huestis ARI (American Radiographics), located in the Boston area, and Chicago based Huestis Pro-Tronics, offer select, remanufactured GE R/F rooms, GE AMX portables, OEC C-Arms, Liebel-Flarsheim urology suites, and GE CT scanners.

Our thoroughly remanufactured systems are supplied with all necessary electrical, mechanical, and cosmetic upgrades for crisp imaging and like new operation. All Huestis Medical remanufactured products are guaranteed to deliver performance and safety features that meet or exceed original manufacturer's specifications.

X-Ray Collimators

In August of 1998, Huestis Medical acquired Applied X-Ray Technologies, a manufacturer of both manual and automatic collimators based in Denver, CO.

X-ray collimator manufacturing is the latest addition to Huestis Medical's broad range of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging device product lines. Our patented design utilizes uniquely simple engineering and component assembly to provide optimal imaging at an affordable price. Proven in OEM and retrofit applications worldwide, this reliable system is becoming the collimator of choice for professionals desiring quality manufacturing and easy operation.

The purchase of Applied X-Ray represents a valuable vertically integrated move in our growth strategy to continuously improve our diagnostic imaging business. Collimators are an integral part of many of our imaging systems including the Huestis•Cascade NT™ radiation therapy simulator and our diverse range of remanufactured diagnostic imaging equipment.

Howard Thomas, former President/ Owner of Applied X-ray remains with Huestis Medical as Product Manager for collimator products. Howard provides depth and continuity to our collimator line in transferring operations to our Bristol, RI manufacturing plant. In addition to the collimator, Howard manages digital imaging devices offered to the OEM and retrofit markets.