Stray 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.
EliteFTSFounded 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.LONDON, OH
Poseidon StrengthBorn from a hydraulic system Mark engineered for freight-rail couplings, Poseidon Strength manufactures U.S.-built strength and rehabilitation equipment that applies isokinetic resistance to functional movement. Its ForceTrain® Tower combines a barbell-like interface with real-time force and velocity data, while the Infiniti Rope brings continuous, controlled rope climbing to training facilities. Co-founders Mark and Brad started the company in a garage and continue to focus on equipment that bridges the gap between rehabilitation and strength training.339920MECHANICSBURG, PA
PRIME Fitness USARooted in the USA and hand-crafted in northwestern Pennsylvania, PRIME Fitness makes strength-training equipment engineered around its SmartStrength® approach. The brand is owned and manufactured by Specialty Fitness Systems, which has been the sole manufacturer of Strive Strength equipment since 2009 and acquired Strive outright in 2013. PRIME’s equipment is made to order, including selectorized and plate-loaded machines, racks, and gym accessories.339920FRANKLIN, PA
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