CHICAGO, IL, February 20, 2018 – Eleiko, the world’s leading supplier of weightlifting equipment, is honored and pleased to announce the United States Navy has selected Eleiko as a supplier for its barbells, discs, and platforms.
As part of the five-year bulk buy contract Eleiko becomes a preferred supplier for the Navy and will supply a range of weightlifting equipment to training facilities on land and at sea. The award includes Eleiko Competition and Performance Bars, a range of discs and bumpers, and our unique sound and vibration reducing SVR Platforms.
“We are confident our products performance and durability, their ability to stand up to toughest training environments, will serve America’s sailors well” said Rickard Blomberg, Eleiko Sport President.
Eleiko has the option to submit additional products for contract consideration over the course of the coming five years. In addition, the contract is open and can be utilized by the other branches of the US Military to place orders with Eleiko.
Eleiko has a history of working with the US Military and has supplied equipment to Fort Bragg, the United States Military Academy West Point and the United States Air Force Academy. We have also delivered our education programs and equipment to US Navy SEALs. We look forward to further developing our relationships and supporting the United States Military in the years to come.
About Eleiko
At Eleiko, we work to make people stronger, so they can perform better in sports and in life. For over 60 years, Eleiko has been a worldwide leader within international weightlifting, powerlifting and strength & conditioning communities. Eleiko is uniquely certified by the IWF, IPF and Para-Powerlifting federations. Our products have been delivered to more than 180 countries and are often seen at the world’s largest championships and in the most respected strength training facilities. More than 1,000 world records have been set with an Eleiko barbell. With quality, innovation, and customer service as guiding principles, Eleiko is the leading equipment provider and educator in strength.
