The YORK Group of Companies worldwide are privately owned and managed through the CANADIAN operations head office in Oakville Ontario Canada.
The York Barbell Company Limited and the York Group of Companies were founded in 1961 by W.F. Irvine. Under the direction of W.F. Irvine York Barbell expanded its distribution network to over 52 countries around the world and still growing.
It was in 2005 when the York Group of Companies purchased York Barbell Inc. USA, thus giving the sole rights and ownership of the YORK brand worldwide.
The name York Barbell was established in 1932 and collectively today through the network of the York Group of Companies the York brand and its history is one the most recognized names in fitness for 92 years.
Since inception and throughout the years, York Barbell has revolutionized the design of exercise and weightlifting equipment, making residential home fitness accessible to the masses around the world.
Mission Statement
Our corporate mission statement sums up our overall business philosophy.
As the “Strongest Name in Fitness,” we will develop, manufacture and distribute quality strength and fitness products that enhance athletic performance and improve quality of life. We will surpass the expectations of our retail dealers and institutional accounts by providing world class professionalism and service.
