Eleiko Sport

History

It All Began With A Waffle Iron When the Eleiko bar was introduced in 1963 the world of weightlifting was stunned - a bar that could last an entire competition without bending or cracking! The history of this innovative bar began at a small factory in Halmstad - a factory that manufactured electrical products. In 1957, the Supervisor, Mr. Hellstrom, (who worked on assembling waffle irons), received permission from the Managing Director, Mrs. Johansson, to produce a sample weightlifting bar. As it happens, Mr. Hellstrom had a fervent interest in weightlifting, a sport that at the time had big problems due to weightlifting bars breaking all of the time. A bar of special hardened steel was produced, as well as metal weightlifting discs. The knurling of the bar appropriately received a waffle pattern. More Than 1,000 World Records Since that day, the Eleiko brand has set a new standard that has changed the world of weightlifting as we know it. Big words, we know, but with thousands of

Specialties

Eleiko Sport, USA - Superior Strength Equipment For World Class Training Facilities Eleiko Sport has earned the reputation as having the highest quality strength and conditioning equipment in the industry. Since our founding in 1957, Eleiko Sport has delivered its products to 160 countries all over the world. The trademark stands for quality, competence and success within strength and conditioning, weightlifting and powerlifting community. Eleiko Sport has become, and still is, the standard. More Than 1,000 World Records Since 1963 when our equipment was used for the first time in an international weightlifting championship, athletes lifting with Eleiko barbells have set more than 1,000 world records. That number continues to rise as the sport grows and athletes develop in their training. One Leading Brand - Four Areas of Expertise After taking an active role in, and developing a close connection to strength sports, Eleiko Sport has gained an extensive and thorough knowledge