The Canadian York Barbell company limited was founded 1961 by W.F. Irvine; today the name York Barbell is a bench mark brand of home fitness products within the Canadian market place and around the world
The name YORK Barbell was established in York, Pennsylvania in 1932. Collectively today, the York Group of Companies have been in business for 92 years and are still going strong
Under the direction of W.F Irvine York has expanded its product distribution to over 52 countries around the world. York Barbell has revolutionized the design of exercise and weight lifting equipment, from precision plates, grip plates. Making residential weight lifting equipment accessible to the masses.
The York Group of Companies are privately owned and manage by Canadian operations based in Oakville Ontario.
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.
