Pioneer Fit | General Leathercraft Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in Sidney, Nebraska in 1979 as the manufacturer of Pioneer Fitness Products, a line of top-quality leather weightlifting belts and exercise accessories. In 1987, with the increase of industrial back injuries and a growing awareness of ergonomics, General Leathercraft Manufacturing Inc. launched Pioneer Safety Products, a division dedicated to the development of personal back support systems, as well as knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow wraps, and anti-fatigue matting. Through the years with the ever-changing marketplace, Pioneer has developed a product line to meet every one of our customers’ needs. Everything from treadmill mats to competition powerlifting belts, we are one of the leaders in the fitness industry and are very proud to say that we sell U.S.A.-made products. In 1989 The corporate offices joined the factory in El Paso, Texas, where it continued to expand. In 1996 the entire organization relocated to a custom-built 12,500 square foot facility in central Texas, where we are still located today. This centralized location allows for quick and easy shipping to anywhere in the country or the world. In 2013, Pioneer Fit started selling belts directly to consumers and implemented the custom belt features you all have hopefully seen. Pioneer Fit prides itself on using American-made components where possible for its products and sells under the Pioneer name as well as private labeling for several esteemed fitness and safety distributors worldwide.