Founded by Dave Tate in 1998, EliteFTS began with a question-and-answer site and has grown into a London, Ohio-based strength brand that supplies training equipment while publishing free education for lifters and coaches. Its mission is rooted in passing knowledge forward, reflected in more than 1 million pages of published content and the company’s “Focus, Trust, Strength” name. EliteFTS also highlights American-made strength equipment and says it serves gyms, schools, and serious lifters.
Rogue FitnessRogue Fitness began in a garage in 2006 and grew into a Columbus, Ohio, manufacturer known for bringing substantial strength-equipment production under one roof. Its 600,000-square-foot headquarters is home to more than 500 team members, with the company serving serious strength athletes from garage gyms to major competitions.COLUMBUS, OH
King Strength MFGKnown for equipment that has served prominent facilities around the world, King Strength MFG is an Allentown, Pennsylvania manufacturer whose founders bring decades of experience in professional strength-equipment design and engineering. The company builds American-made equipment for high-use training environments, serving elite clubs, athletic programs, and rehabilitation facilities with specialized pieces such as its John Boos M.A.S.S. line.ALLENTOWN, PA
Stray Dog StrengthStray Dog Strength, founded by Matt Purdy after he built his first rack in 1998, makes modular strength-training equipment for sports performance facilities. The Newark-based company pioneered its modern rack system and now operates as a second-generation family-owned business, with products manufactured in Columbus and designed to adapt as training programs change. Its equipment is backed by more than 25 years of sports-performance design experience and includes custom facility planning and installation.NEWARK, OH
Mark Bell Sling Shot®Founded by professional powerlifter Mark Bell, Mark Bell Sling Shot® makes patented training gear built around its signature bench-press accessory, which helps lifters handle heavier loads while reinforcing form and reducing shoulder strain. The company also produces related support gear for strength training, including a push-up version designed to help users build repetitions with better technique.GLENS FALLS, NY