IM2000 launched
After decades refining the design, the greatest squatting and pressing machine is released. The most complete, space efficient and best operating home gym you can buy dramatically improves on the common Smith machine design.
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Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Dumbbells launched
Patented quick lock technology allows quick weight adjustment in seconds. The premium quality, traditional dumbbell feel and lifetime warranty have made these a customer favourite.
Ironmaster Super Bench is launched
The world’s most adjustable weight bench is released, Ironmaster Inc. re-names as Ironmaster LLC and moves to Woodinville, Washington, USA.
IM500 & IM950 launched
Ironmaster increase their range of self-spotting, Smith-type machines with the Ultra Light IM500 and the IM950.
First Advert in Muscle & Fitness Magazine
Ironmaster started with small adverts and expanded to full page ad’s over nearly 30 years of featuring in Muscle & Fitness.
Spartan Manufacturing is re-named as Ironmaster Inc
The IM400 and IM700 machines are released and the company move to Santa Clara, California, USA.
IM1000 Olympic and IM1000 Standard Machines Launched
Two versions of the IM1000 are released, giving the option to use standard or Olympic weight plates.
First Advert in Ironman Magazine
The first magazine advert in Ironman Magazine –WIMPS BEWARE! The current CEO of Ironmaster LLC also started working full time at Spartan Manufacturing.
Ironmaster I and Ironmaster II Machines Launched
The Ironmaster I and Ironmaster II machines released and the company move to San Jose, California, USA.
The original Self-Spotting Machine
The original Self-Spotting Machine design was made and used in The Fitness Center, Morgan Hill, California, USA. This machine proved popular, so was made for sale as The Ironworker by Spartan Manufacturing.