Comments on: Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List

By: Jaryd Karpyn

Jaryd Karpyn — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:26:24 +0000

Hello David,

Please include King Strength MFG.
http://www.kingstrengthmfg.com

*If you can remember back in the 80’s and 90’s, equipment was manufactured under the name KING FITNESS, have now been revamped and running a scaled down line of equipment all manufactured in Allentown, PA.

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:37:23 +0000

In reply to Edward Leong.

Thanks for sharing. I don’t see anything on Excalibur Fitness except local listings in Spokane. If they get a website going then I probably can add them! I really like the look of stainless steel over painted steel.

By: Edward Leong

Edward Leong — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:16:29 +0000

Hi Mr. Kiesling: Have you ever heard of a small fitness equipment manufacturing company called Excalibur Fitness? Larry Sullivan is the owner of Excalibur Fitness, based in Spokane, Washington. Excalibur Fitness is the only company in the United States, or the World, that makes fitness equipment out of high polish 304 stainless steel.

High polish 304 stainless steel does not peel, chip, or rust. Stainless steel does scratch, but you can repolish to a mirror finish using a rouge, and a polishing compound.

Larry Sullivan was the foreman of Icarian during their early years. He often worked overtime fabricating and designing equipment. He was so high respected by the founders (Briles/Johnson), that he was eventually given a small percentage. First generation Icarian, Flex, Body Master, and Cybex were in all of the Gold’s, World’s and Power House gyms. Those pieces of heavy-duty equipment took decades of abuse by bodybuilders, and powerlifters.

Excalibur Fitness custom built us, two-two tier 3/8 stainless steel fully welded dumbbell racks with double saddles, with gussets. The top tier, and bottom tier of the dumbbell racks are separate. We paid seven thousand in 2005. Larrry Sullivan delivered equipment to us in San Francisco in 2011. He replied, if he had to make the same racks, it would cost eleven thousand. It is now 2025, and stainless-steel prices have skyrocketed. Larry Sullivan also fabricates stainless steel gates, stainless steel balconies, which highlights his artistic side.

I just found your website, and hope to read more of your articles. Thank you.

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:41:13 +0000

In reply to Ron.

I’ve seen the hang glider bags that GreyFit has made for my friends. Nicely made!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:53:24 +0000

Just found out about GreyFit https://greyfitusa.com/
Made in USA

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:23:04 +0000

In reply to Richard Mauri.

I could put together something. If there are at least a few I could compare them. I saw Bells of Steel sells them. Any other companies?

By: Richard Mauri

Richard Mauri — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:36:08 +0000

It would be great if you could compile a list of companies that sell raw steel materials like 3×3 posts, 5/8 and 1 inch pegs etc. so DIY welders can build equipment.

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:33:54 +0000

In reply to Patrick Walden.

Rogue might be about the cheapest USA made one.

By: Patrick Walden

Patrick Walden — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:44:10 +0000

I know Rogue has an adjustable bench. But it’s almost $600. Trying to browse the list but looking for a less expensive adjustable bench. Thanks!

By: Fred A

Fred A — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:30:51 +0000

Abmat: https://abmat.com/
State of the Arc Welding: https://www.soawelding.com/
Raw Motive Works: https://rawmotiveworks.com/
Buffalo Bully Fab: https://buffalobullyfab.com/

Also, I think Bridge Built should be upgraded. It appears all of their products are now made in the US.