Industry Insider: An Inside Look At Sechrist Industries, Inc.

Today’s Wound Clinic interviewed Monica Gutierrez, Vice President Marketing and Customer Service; at Sechrist Industries, Inc. for the past three years, in this Q&A style interview.

  Today’s Wound Clinic (TWC): How long have you been in the wound care?
  Monica Gutierrez (MG): I have been in wound care industry for almost 8 years.



  TWC: What do you find most rewording about working with wound care clinicians?
  MG: The most rewarding part of working with wound care professionals is watching the commitment and dedication they all have toward their patients. Every wound care clinician that I have worked with loves their job, their peers and most importantly their patients.

  TWC: How many different types of products do you make?
  MG: We manufacture three models of hyperbaric chambers – H Series (three sizes, including the 4100H, which is the largest chamber in the industry), electronic chambers (two sizes) and a pneumatic chamber. We also offer an infant ventilator and air/oxygen gas mixer product line.

  TWC: What would you say makes Sechrist Industries unique?
  MG: Our people make us unique! From those who manufacture the chambers to our technical service team to our customer service team, everyone at Sechrist is committed to providing the highest level of quality and service. This commitment to quality shows in every aspect of our products and service. We are all passionate to providing the best.

  TWC: Tell us something about your company that our readers may not know?
  MG: Most of our employees have been with Sechrist for over 10 years! That is why our commitment to quality and service is second to none!


  TWC: Please describe the mission/vision of your company and any of your goals that you would like to highlight.
  MG: Our commitment to quality is to develop, manufacture, market, sell and continuously improve products that meet or exceed our Customer’s expectations!

  TWC: What are some incentives the company working on for beyond 2010?
  MG: We are continually striving to meet the needs of our customers by adding new features and enhancements to our products. It is our goal to continue to improve our product line by listening to our customers and using their valuable input to make our products the best in the market.

  TWC: What trends are monitoring closely?
  MG: We are extremely interested in watching the new developments in the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and traumatic brain injury for both our veterans and for those suffering from concussions and repeated head trauma as seen in athletes. The research currently being done is extremely exciting and we think that is an area that will be of great benefit to potential patients.


  TWC: How will increases in wound care patients affect how Sechrist Industries operates its business in the future?
  MG: As the number of wound care patients grows, we expect the utilization of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to also grow. As a result, this will have a positive effect on Sechrist Industries. It is our hope that we will be able to work with all the wound care clinicians who are interested in bringing hyperbaric oxygen therapy to their community.

  TWC: Do you have any advice for clinicians who are unsure about what HBOT chamber manufacturer to use in their wound care clinic?
  MG: When reviewing your hyperbaric chamber options, be sure to think about your long-term investment in not only the equipment, but also the company and people behind the equipment! With a Sechrist hyperbaric chamber you are not only getting a chamber, but you are getting the support and commitment of everyone on the Sechrist Industries team.

  TWC: How can wound care clinicians get in touch with a representative to learn more about your company and products?
  MG: We can be reached at info@sechristusa.com or 800-SECHRIST.