York Barbell Co

York Barbell Co. is a small company based in York, Pennsylvania, with four employees. Founded in 1932, the company has a rich history deeply intertwined with the evolution of weightlifting and fitness. York Barbell is renowned for its design and manufacturing of weightlifting equipment, including barbells, plates, grip plates, and both residential and commercial free weight systems. They have also been a pioneer in the health food industry, introducing a line of nutritional supplements in the early 1950s and developing the first energy bar in 1966. The company's founder, Bob Hoffman, was a visionary who was named "Father of World Weightlifting" by the International Weightlifting Federation. He championed the benefits of exercise through his writing and founded the York Barbell Club, which dominated the Olympic scene with over 40 national championships and numerous Olympic Gold Medalists. Today, the York Barbell Company headquarters houses the official Weightlifting Hall of Fame and Museum. Customers interested in learning more about York Barbell's history, products, or services can visit their website at yorkbarbell.com.